Family Grapevine Crawley & Horsham (44) Spring Edition 2015 by Family Grapevine Crawley & Horsham

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A two night stay at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Hotel with park tickets for 3 days

family fun!

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Thur 26-Sat 28 March Thur 4.30pm, Fri 10.30am & 4.30pm, Sat 10.30am & 2pm Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit! A stunning musical adaptation of the classic teatime mayhem tale

The Chuckle Brothers

Sun 19 April 2pm All the characters of the Wizard of Oz join Paul and Barry for this sensational new version of the familiar family classic

The Sooty Show

Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom

Sun 12 April 11am & 2.30pm Izzy Wizzy let’s get busy! Direct from CITV Sooty and his friends head into town in a fabulous new show

Wed 29 & Thur 30 April 1pm, 4pm Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting adventure packed with games, songs and laughter

Box Office: 01293 5536936  www.hawth.co.uk

WIN A TWO NIGHT STAY AT THE LEGOLAND® WINDSOR RESORT HOTEL with PARK TICKETS FOR 3 DAYS The colour, fun and interactivity of LEGO® is stamped throughout the hotel, from the spectacular smoke breathing LEGO dragon at the entrance through to the Bricks Family Restaurant and a LEGO® Pirate themed Splash Pool. With children’s entertainment including discos, character breakfasts and LEGO play pits, the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort Hotel is designed firmly with kids in mind. Your prize also includes 3 days entry to LEGOLAND where you can enjoy over 55 rides and attractions. Fly through the treetops to escape fearsome dragons, ride the rapids with a Viking Fleet, join LEGO divers on a magical underwater adventure or enjoy the UK’s only LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display. The Family Grapevines have a LEGOLAND Windsor Resort short break (worth up to £750) to give away. The prize includes two nights at the LEGOLAND Hotel for 2 adults & up to 3 children, park tickets for 3 days, breakfast, a free gift for every young guest and early bird access to the park. Simply tell us how many ‘Celebrating 20 Years’ pictures you can find in the Family Grapevine.

For your chance to win, find how many 20 year celebration pictures are in this magazine and fill out your answer on the competition entry form which you can find on the website where you will also see full Terms and Conditions: www.localfamilymagazine.co.uk or post the answer to the Family Grapevine, 84 Hurst Farm Road, East Grinstead RH19 4DH

Terms & Conditions: • The prize consists of a two-night stay up to the value of £750 for one winner and up to four guests at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Hotel, including breakfast + three day’s park entry to be taken during the stay. (Maximum 2 adults (15yrs+) and 3 children. • Only one entry per household. • Prize is subject to room availability at time of booking. • Closing date for entry 17th April. • Full terms and conditions at www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

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Putting a Spring in your step!

The days are getting longer, those fragrant Spring flowers are sprouting and we’re gearing up for a fun, chocolate-filled Easter, and with the help of the Family Grapevine there’ll never be a dull moment over the next few months. This issue is packed with lots of Easter fun and some fabulous ideas of places to visit. When it comes to treating the kids, you can’t beat a great pizza and we’ve found somewhere that makes some of the best around - so make sure you read our restaurant review! And don’t forget to enter the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort competition!!!

We are also focusing on family health with an article about the increase in childhood anxiety disorders and how families can cope with them, and some great advice on the benefits of cranial osteopathy in newborns from local health clinic, Natures Medicine. I do hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it together – do let us know what you think and don’t forget to like our Facebook page!

Swan Walk -‐ Horsham Publisher & Editor Carole Kinnear carole@sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk Features Editor Mary Lou Burge marylou@sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk

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Advertising Sales Nicola Coughlin nicolac@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

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•  Good Friday: Ferrari Parade – Free Diecast Ferrari Car with any purchase in store at Toy Barnhaus Horsham*

•  Saturday 4th & Monday 6th – Guess the number of Bricks in a Lego ﬁgure and win a new Lego Ferrari Set, along with balloons and other giveaways

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What’s on over the

1 Mar - 30 April | Fishers Farm Lambing Season

15 March | Fishers Farm - Mother’s Day A special weekend for our Mums and Grandmas! Treat your Mum to a lovely family day out at Fishers this Mother’s Day. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the Saddle Rooms Restaurant, or perhaps a glass of wine at the bar? Relax on the leisurely tractor-ride or enjoy afternoon tea in the coffee lounge…there’s something for all ages (and all Mums!) at Fishers! 15 March | Wey & Arun Cruises Mothering Sunday Relaxers 25 April | Fishers Farm Barnstormers Comedy Night 26 Mar-12 April | Polesden Lacey – Cadbury’s Easter Egg Trail £3 26-28 March | The Hawth Crawley – The Tiger who came to Tea (Thurs 4:30pm, Fri 10:30am & 4:30pm, Sat 10:30am & 2pm, £11)

28 March | Chequer Mead Theatre East Grinstead – Jamie Allan presents iMagician, 7:30pm, Family Ticket £55

28 March | Tilgate Nature Reserve – European Zone Launch Day, 11am3:30pm, Adults £2, Child £1, Under 2s Free

01342 810493 blackland@girlguiding.org.uk www.blacklandfarm.org.uk

28 Mar-12 April | Fishers Adventure Farm Park - Easter Eggstravaganza 28 Mar-12 April | Sheffield Park & Garden – Cadbury Easter Egg Trail

29 Mar-12 April | Horsham Town Centre – Horsham’s Great Big Bunny Hunt 29 March | Crawley Queen Square Crawley’s Spring Fun From 11am to 4pm, our family fun day will provide craft activities for you to take part in including making colourful flowers to help decorate the bandstand and add a touch of spring to the town centre! The sessions are suitable for children aged five plus and everything they make can be taken home afterwards.

We do birthday parties too!

Blacklan d Farm

Registered charity number 306016.

3-6 April | Kent & East Sussex Railway – Easter Steam Up and Northiam in Steam 3-6 April | Standen (NT) – Cadbury Easter Egg Trail, £2.50 3-6 April | Chartwell (NT) – Cadbury Easter Egg Trail, £2 3-6 April | The Wey & Arun Canal – Easter Bunny Special Cruises (Booking Essential) 3-12 April | Nymans (NT) – Cadbury Easter Egg Trail, £2.50 3-17 April | Weald & Downland Open Air Museum – The Museum at Easter 4-6 April | Arundel Castle – Normans and Crusaders

30 Mar-6 April | Petworth House & Park – Cadbury Easter Trail 30 Mar-10 April | Squires Garden Centres, Crawley/Washington – Easter Hunt and Create & Grow 9am12pm (make your own Easter basket for £5.50) 31 Mar & 6 April | Drusilla’s Park – Hello Kitty in Her Hello Kitty House

Come and join us for fun-filled activity days.

2-5 April | The Capitol Horsham – Horrible Histories Incredible Invaders & Groovy Greeks, £14

3,4 & 6 April | Piazza Italia 9, Horsham Town Centre – Fast cars, fresh Italian food market and festival fun See back cover for more details

28 Mar-19 April | Hever Castle – Easter Family Fun with Easter trail and craft workshops

 Kayaking  Rock climbing  Archery  Zip wire ...and much more.

1 April | Drusilla’s Park – Ben & Holly

3/4 April | Clandon Park (NT) – Cadbury Easter Egg Trails, £3

28 Mar-12 April | Borde Hill Gardens – Easter Eggsplorer Trail, Games & Activities This Easter holiday families will be able to take part in a special Easter trail throughout Borde Hill Garden. Complete the puzzle and pick-up your prize - a delicious chocolate treat – by hunting out clues and hidden sculptural bunnies around the Garden. There will also be giant garden games which includes Connect Four, Jenga, Noughts & Crosses on the lawn for visitors young and old to enjoy.

over the world come and see why Roshe have been leading the field for over 60 years.

3 April | Drusilla’s Park – The Fat Controller

28-29 March | Arundel Castle – Life in a Medieval Castle

Blackland Farm Activity Centre, West Sussex

Borde Hill offers a memorable day out for families of all generations. Children can explore the adventure playground’s swings, zip wire and climbing frame, and families can enjoy a picnic alongside the scenic lakes or take a walk down the magical woodland.

1 April | Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre - Joking at Amberley Activity Day & Hawking About & Easter Trail (until 6th) 1 April | Hawth Theatre - ARTISTRY.... Six Decades of Inspirational Dance Roshe return to the Hawth with a breath-taking production which will include Musical Theatre, Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Greek and even Irish numbers to suit all tastes and ages. Roshe have an unrivaled reputation for their professional productions and original choreography. There is no other dancing show quite like it and Roshe love to do things a little differently! ‘Roshe is a dynamic and inspirational school which has enabled so many young people to achieve success in all walks of life’. Betty Laine OBE, Laine Theatre Arts. With past students dancing professionally all

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4-6 April | Devil’s Dyke (NT) – Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt and Egg Rolling on 6th at 10:45am (bring your own hardboiled decorated egg) 4 April | Woolbeding Countryside (NT) – Easter Egg Trail 5 April | Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre – Vintage Car Show 5 April | British Wildlife Centre – Children’s Easter Trail, 10am-5pm Children will enjoy the thrill of the hunt, searching for eggs hidden amongst the animals. Could they be in the Copse with the red squirrels, or on the banks of the otter ponds? Perhaps there’s one secreted amongst the tiny harvest mice or being guarded by the snowy owl. Who knows? If children spot them all they’ll win a small chocolate treat. Normal admission fee payable, Easter trail free to participate. 5/6 April | Parham House – Easter Bunny & Trail

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Easter Holidays

5/6 April | Hatchlands Park (NT) – Cadbury Easter Egg Trail, £3

The Addams Family (A new musical comedy), 3pm & 7:30pm, £12

11/12 April | Weald & Downland Open Air Museum – Shepherding & Shepherd’s huts 11/12 April | Crawley Model Railway Society Annual Exhibition - Tanbridge School, Guildford Rd, Horsham 5/6 April | Washbrooks Family Farm – Egg Hunt at 3pm 6 April | Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre – Museum Working Day 6-21 Apri | Tulleys Farm – Easter Egg-stravaganza 7-11 April | The Hawth Crawley – Dreamboats & Miniskirts (7:30pm, Weds, Thurs, Fri 2:30pm, £25-£33) 8 April | The Capitol Theatre Horsham – Tomfoolery & The Beans on Toast Tour, 1pm & 3:30pm, £10 8 April | Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre - Trails, Crafts & Activities Day 8 April | Drusilla’s Park – Peppa Pig & George 8/9 April | The Capitol Horsham -

12 April | The Hawth Crawley – The Sooty Show (11am & 2:30pm, Adult Ticket £14, Child Ticket £12, Family of Four £42) 12 April | Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre - Ride the Amberley Buses Day 14-18 April | The Capitol Theatre Horsham - The Wizard of Oz, 7:30pm (& 2:30pm on Sat), £15-17 18/19 April | The Bluebell Railway – Diesel Gala 19 April | Polesden Lacey – Morgan Car Club 19 April | The Hawth Crawley - The Chuckle Brothers 25 April | Crawley Library - Word Fest Get Stuck in Day 29-30 April | The Hawth Crawley Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom

Easter Eggsplorer Trail, games and activities 28th March - 12th April 2015

Relax in the award winning garden with magical woodland and outstanding vistas. Explore the outdoor ‘rooms’ and enjoy a family picnic or bbq. Kids can have fun in the playground. Events throughout the year

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01444 450326 Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP

2 May | NT Nymans - Bluebell & Wildflower Woodland Walk 11am – 12.30pm 6 May | The Hawth Crawley - English Touring Opera’s La Bohème 12-16 May | The Hawth Crawley Oklahoma 13 May | The Wey & Arun Canal Cream Tea Voyage (Booking Essential) 16 May | Crawey Queen Sqaure StemFest - Science for all the family 23 -31 May | Fishers Farm - May Mayhem Cooorrr! It’s absolutely jam-packed full of fun at Fishers this May Half Term! The sensational ‘Splash Attack’ opens again for the season

Pizza with Pizzazz

Despite receiving our order for 11 pizzas, the RPC coped admirably and were ready for us when we arrived to collect half an hour later. We could have had them delivered free of charge (for orders over £10) within a 15 minute radius, but The Ed and I wanted to go and take a look. And we liked what we found; a cosy shop with a comfy sofa – they serve excellent coffee by the way – and a couple of tables for four for those who just can’t wait to get those pizzas home - and with the tantalising smells wafting from the authentic wood fired pizza oven you could understand how that can happen!

From small beginnings great things grow and that’s certainly the case with The Real Pizza Company. What started from a van parked in the village of Copthorne, they have now found a solid base on Copthorne Bank that has given them the space to grow into one of the best little pizza makers around. With Trip Advisor comments gushing praise that their pizzas were as good as anything you’d find in Italy, it only seemed right that the Family Grapevine team tested them en masse on a Saturday night takeout with the help of some serious teenage pizza connoisseurs.

Enjoy with friends and family at Borde Hill this Easter

We had ordered some Margheritas, Sgt Pepperoni, Spicy Chorizo, Carnivore (loads of meat), The Mighty Duck, Vegetarian with extra goats cheese and the Full House (need I explain), some at 9” (from £5.75) and some at 12” (from £7.50)... oh and a couple of portions of cheesy dough balls and garlic bread (£4.50 each) which were all consumed at record speed. Happy, satisfied kids, no washing up, job done! The secret to great artisan pizzas is the lightness of the dough and these didn’t disappoint with the finest quality tomatoes from Naples as a base and deliciously fresh toppings. If there’s somebody in the family who isn’t a pizza fan then there is another option; Crispy Chicken Breast Bites with Potato Wedges and all at the bargain price of £6.50.

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with the summer sun deck and Ice Cream Shack – so don’t forget your swimwear! There’s Pony Rides, Magic Shows, Sheep Racing and lots more family fun! 27 May | The Wey & Arun Canal Pirates & Princess (Booking Essential) 5 June | The Wey & Arun Canal - Punch & Picnic Sunset Cruise (Booking Essential) The published information is what was available at the time of going to press. The Family Grapevine (Crawley & Horsham) is not responsible for any alterations or omissions from this guide. Please check relevant websites for up-to-date information.

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There are some great special offers, including a special fortnightly pizza (which has been known to be of the sweet variety!). ‘Two for Tuesday’ gives you a buy 1 get 1 for £1 on all large pizzas, ‘Midweek Saver Deal’ offers all pizzas for £7.99 on Wednesdays and Thursdays and ‘The Real Deal’ is great value with 2 large pizzas, any side, 1.5 litre bottle of drink for £21.98. The RPC is a great find that I know we’ll go back to again and again, so keep up the good work guys you’ve got the formula just right! The Real Pizza Company 8 Copthorne Bank Copthorne RH10 3QX Tel: 01342 713602 Web: www.therealpizzacompany.co.uk

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Kate Parrott BSc (Hons) LAM Professional Gardener

Experience working for the RHS, National Trust and as a Head Gardener for private households. I specialise in renovating or re-designing gardens and borders and maintaining them.

The Big Road Ride

Sunday 19 July 2015, starting and finishing at Imberhorne School, East Grinstead, RH19 1QY Challenge yourself at one of Sussex and Surrey’s leading cycle events and go that extra mile for hospice care. Whether you choose an energetic, chip-timed 40 mile, 60 mile or our 10 mile family-friendly route you are guaranteed a stimulating yet fun day out with friends, family or work colleagues. All routes are on roads or cycle paths, marshalled and well signed and there are feeding stations along the way for you to re-charge. You will be congratulated at the finish with a welcome reception and well deserved medal. It is just £30 to register for the Big Road Ride and children under 16s can ride for FREE. Register before 31 March for our early bird rate of just £25 per adult. We will also be welcoming entries on the day at £35 for adults.

Horsham’s 9th Italian Festival

Horsham’s Piazza Italia offers three fantastic free fun days out, making it the South East’s must visit event this Easter. In its ninth year, it’s full of supercar and bike displays, street performers and opera singers, Italian food market and street food over Good Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th & Easter Monday 6th April. Kicking off with a fashion show in Piries Place on the Friday, there’s also an Italian wine bar in the Carfax and the ever popular Italian wine trail (pick up your tour passport from sponsors Horsham Enoteca from Saturday 28th March). Saturday sees loads for younger visitors on the Forum with a Childrens Activity Marquee sponsored by Toy Barnhaus and run by Horsham Urban Children and Family Centre with make and do, ride on MINI racers, go-karts and a magician. An amazing four seat PS4 driving station run by Sony Centre Horsham is also set to feature in Carfax. After the car rally departure on Easter Monday there will be a Roman Finale led by gladiators and you can join in the fun in fancy dress. For more information go to www.horshampiazzaitalia.uk From the end of February, there will be a dedicated website for the event. www.horshampiazzaitalia.uk

Horsham’s Food & Drink Scoops Awards

Some of our very best local food and drink providers were recognised at the 2015 Sussex Food and Drink Awards ceremony held this year at the Amex Stadium in Brighton on 29 January, with several coming away with major awards: Sussex Butcher of the Year, A C Coughtrey of Pulborough; Sussex Farmers Market of the Year, Steyning Farmers Market; Sussex Young Chef of the Year, Tim Sheed from South Lodge Hotel with Dan Cotton from the Crabtree, Lower Beeding as Runner up; Sussex Food Producer of the Year, Cocoa Loco, West Grinstead. A huge congratulations to them all!

Join the Ladies Midnight Walk

Chestnut Tree House ladies only ‘Night to Remember’ Midnight Walk on Saturday 16th May is one of the highlights in their calendar of local events. For the last six years ladies have taken to the streets and seafront of Eastbourne and raised a collective £383,000 for Chestnut Tree House, which has made a huge difference to the lives of the children and families using their services. This year they aim to raise even more, so register now at www.nighttoremember.org.uk at just £15 until 15 March.

Tilgate Nature Centre Fun Day Launch

Tilgate Park’s Nature Centre is opening the first of its new themed zones with a fun day for all the family on Saturday 28th March. From 11am to 3pm you’ll be able to learn more about the animals they’ll have on display in the new European Zone including red squirrels, bees, reindeer and Sumo the raccoon dog. Activities also include

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Science fun for all the family

There’ll be fun for all the family in Queens Square Crawley on Saturday 16th May at a special event that signals the start of Crawley STEMfest 2015. STEMfest was created to encourage young people to study and follow careers in science, technology, engineering and maths, with a range of entertaining hands-on activities, workshops and interactive displays staged by scientists, engineers and technologists from local companies, universities and colleges. Sponsored by Crawleybased CGG, the world’s leading geophysical company, STEM in the Square will be a fun day of activities, but will also provide vital career information for young people and their parents. For more information see www.crawleySTEMfest.co.uk

Billingshurst Primary School pupils revive a dying art

Year four pupils at Billingshurst Primary School have been working with their very own sewing celebrity Lynda Lewis from BBC 2’s The Great British Sewing Bee 2014 to revive the art of quilting. With a history dating back to the 12th Century when crusaders introduced quilting to Europe, the craft was particularly popular in Victorian England when quilts were frequently given as commemorative gifts to be handed down from generation to generation. Once considered an important and large part of a family’s life due to the time and effort involved in creating a quilt, many consider it a dying art in our modern and hectic times. As part of the year group’s term project called ‘Under the Sea’, Lynda Lewis came up with the idea of combining painting and sewing to enable each pupil to design and create a unique sample that could be used to embellish the quilt. Each child was given a piece of fabric which they painted, using Brusho fabric paint, before sewing their designs on. Mrs Lewis over-locked the edges of the fabric and the children stitched their designs in place, adding beads, buttons and sequins to finish them off. The finished quilt contains 90 different pieces of work, of varying sizes, representing over 100 hours of work by staff and pupils making this work of art both unique and treasured by everyone involved. Quilting offered an ideal opportunity to effectively display the new skills the pupils have acquired. Mrs Lynda Lewis comments: “I’m always looking for an excuse to get children sewing, and everyone seemed so enthusiastic. When I was at school, sewing and knitting were part of the curriculum and I feel that children don’t always have enough access to these basic skills within this computer generation. Aside from the obvious benefits of improved fine motor skills, I believe that sewing and knitting are almost meditative and can have a positive impact on children’s emotional wellbeing.”

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Have your party at Tilgate Park

Meet the animals, play animal games and tour the Nature Centre. Catering for different age groups from 5 years. £5 per child with two adults free of charge Party bags can be provided at £3 per child

Become a Junior Keeper for the day!

Look after the animals in Tilgate Nature Centre. Become part of the team for daily duties and lunch time feeds. ‘Meet the Meerkats’ and get close to other residents. It’s the perfect gift for children aged 8 to 16 years. Selected dates during holidays £70 per child which includes souvenir T-shirt and gift Call 01293 521168 for more details. Email holly-marie.michael@crawley.gov.uk

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Stars club

Dedicated to children with additional needs and disabilities, Stars is an activities club, run by experienced staff. Activities include cooking, sports and arts and crafts. Millpond Adventure Playground Sundays fortnightly 10am until 12 noon Aged 6 to 18 years Subscribe to ‘Play’ £3 per session, per child online for regular email: stars@crawley.gov.uk updates and news

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Childhood Anxiety A Guide to Coping I count myself very lucky; despite the usual trials, tribulations and challenges of a family, career, marriage and parenthood, I have never felt overwhelmed by life, never felt I couldn’t cope or experienced periods of panic. Sadly, however, I have known many grown adults who have suddenly been unable to cope with the magnitudes of life and, even more devastatingly and now more commonly, some children and teenagers. And the thing that worries me most is that there seems to be very little obvious and swift help and support available to them. The occurrence of psychological problems is growing in younger people and is it any wonder as life has become very big, very fast and very complicated. Our children are so much more aware of the big wide world than when we were growing up, partly down to the fact that they are bombarded with information via their smartphones, iPads, PCs, etc. They are also under a lot more pressure than we were; pressure to perform well at school with many more assessments, pressure to fit into more complicated families than traditionally; and pressure to have as much as others. People often assume that children get anxiety and panic attacks following one big traumatic event, but this may not necessarily be the case. It can often be a series of little messages that build up to produce a generally negative view of life. A young child may be suffering from anxiety without even knowing what it is, which makes it difficult for a parent to diagnose, particularly if the child won’t talk about it. In teenagers there may be an

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unwillingness to discuss it for fear of being seen as weak. This age group are notorious for not communicating so their anxiety can be left unchecked which in turn can lead to strange behavioural traits and even a deep seated life long depression. Symptoms of anxiety and panic disorders often produce more ‘medical’ issues such as diarrhoea, headaches and heart palpitations, so your GP usually tends to be the first port of call. Some GPs are supportive although more often than not they put it down to a ‘phase’ or ‘hormones’ which will pass. If you are lucky you might be referred to a child psychologist but they are hard to come by and NHS waiting lists could be many months, whilst paying privately – at around £80 per session – is beyond the reach of most people. But there is light at the end of the tunnel as over time and with the right coping strategies young people can overcome their anxiety. It isn’t a quick fix and the child needs to do a lot of work for themselves to overcome the problems. Cognitive behavioural therapy is probably one of the most effective treatments of children and adolescents with anxiety and panic disorder. Children can be taught ways to identify and change the thought patterns that make them fearful. They can learn to identify the thoughts that trigger physical feelings of panic, and learn to change these thoughts so that they are more realistic. In essence, they can be taught ‘healthy thinking’. Children are also taught techniques for reducing their fear and use those skills to enter situations that they had previously feared or avoided.

There is an awful lot of information on the web, some helpful, some not so. Even some charities are only prepared to offer help once you’ve signed up as a member. One recommended website is www.getselfhelp. co.uk with some fantastic child user-friendly work sheets that cover a range of anxiety disorders. As children and teens suffering from anxiety are continually in a state of ‘fight’ with high adrenaline levels, relaxation plays a big part in the therapy of any anxiety disorder. HEADSPACE and GPS4SOUL are two Apps that can give meditation and relaxation programmes starting with just a few minutes every day - teenagers particularly are more likely to use something that they can access via their smartphone or iPad. The important thing to remember as a parent is not to lose a connection. Sometimes it’s all too easy to leave grumpy teens alone. It often feels that they are pushing you away in their search for independence, when actually they need your support even more at this stage in their life than ever before.

Empower, care and inform Reaching Families was established in 2008 by parent-carers to improve parent-carer’s access to information, training and emotional support and in doing so, enable them to better fulfil their roles as carers. We estimate that we have helped around 2,500 families. Reaching Families exists to “empower, care for and inform parents and families of children with special needs in West Sussex”. They achieve this in a number of ways including (i) publishing an exhaustive guide to special

needs for parent-carers (ii) publishing factsheets on childhood disabilities and other issues (iii) delivery of training workshops on a wide variety of subjects (iv) delivery of counseling to parent-carers. For further information on Reaching Families or if you have any information needs on any aspect of caring for a child with special needs that you want help with, please contact Michele at michele@reachingfamilies.org.uk or 07759 454682 or visit the website www.

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reachingfamilies.org.uk. You can also find them on facebook. Reaching Families are also looking for volunteer Outreach Workers. Please get in touch if you can spare 4-6 hours per month to visit local groups, distribute flyers and promote our information to parents in your local area. Induction and ongoing support will be given.

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West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service: Snuffing out the fire risks this No Smoking Day smokers feel unwilling or unable to quit. For those people, we want to help reduce the risk of a smoking-related fire occurring. Some of the most serious fires start when people fall asleep in their armchair, or sofa, or bed, with a cigarette still lit, or they fail to extinguish their cigarettes properly. There are things that people can do to reduce the risk of a smoking-related fire; using a proper ashtray and taking the time to empty it regularly , avoiding smoking in bed or when excessively tired or taking medication. Having a working smoke alarm is quite simply a must; it may not stop a fire starting, but without one the chances of surviving a smoking related fire, or any fire in the home for that matter, are considerably reduced.

Heart disease, lung cancer, premature ageing, emphysema – most people are already very aware of the many health risks associated with smoking. What they may not realise is that smoking is also the leading cause of fatal house fires both here in West Sussex and nationally. That’s why as a fire service we are supporting the British Heart Foundation’s No Smoking Day on the 11th of March. It’s all too easy to be complacent and imagine that it could never happen to you. Sadly, we don’t need to look that far back to be reminded that it can and does happen with devastating consequences. In April 2013 a fire at a cottage in Copthorne in Crawley tragically claimed the lives of an 83-year old woman and her 52-year old son in one evening. Our fire investigations revealed that the fire was started from a dropped cigarette and unfortunately, there were no working smoke alarms in the property. Of course, we’d always urge people to seek support and try to kick the habit, but we are also realistic and understand that some

Perhaps you aren’t a smoker yourself but have a relative or friend who is and who you feel is at risk of a fire. There are steps you can take, or suggest, that will help to reduce the risk. For example, replacing waste paper bins with metal ones and investing in specialist fire retardant items like bedding, nightwear and blankets. We may also be able to offer a free Home Fire Safety visit, including fitting a smoke alarm if they need one, as well as suggesting small habit adjustments that could help keep them safer. We do have an eligibility criteria for these visits, we prioritise those who are over 65 or who have a disability, but individual cases will always be considered and can be discussed with our Community Fire Safety team. Just give them a call on 0845 872 9719. New danger: E-cigarettes

Whilst we wouldn’t discourage people from using these as aids to quit smoking, ‘Vaping’ as it’s become known does carry its own fire risks. The devices and their battery packs have been linked to 100 fires in less than two years, including a number in West Sussex. E-cigarettes contain lithium ion batteries which have caused fires through overcharging, physical damage or a defect within the battery during manufacture. Recently, there has also been an increase in the number of cheap unbranded e-cigarette chargers available to consumers; particularly through online retailers outside of the UK. Because these products are relatively new to the marketplace there are currently no specific regulations governing their safety. That makes it even more important if you’re considering using them to buy them from a reputable UK retailer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions, particularly when you are charging them. For local advice and support to help quit smoking visit http://www. smokefreewestsussex.co.uk/ For fire safety advice visit www.westsussex. gov.uk/fire or follow @WestSussexFire on Twitter or check out www.facebook.com/wsfrs By Gary Locker, Group Manager for Horsham & Crawley A regular column from the West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service

There is an increasing trend, particularly among younger smokers, to turn to electronic cigarettes to get their nicotine fix. Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are battery-powered devices which simulate tobacco smoking by vaporising a liquid solution into an aerosol mist.

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local information matters Between 1 in 8 and 1 in 10 new parents struggle with PND, if you are one of them then you are not alone. Horsham PND Support Group is local peer support group, for parents in Horsham and the surrounding area suffering and recovering from prenatal and postnatal depression and associated illness. We offer each other online support via our busy Facebook Group ‘Horsham PND Support Group’ and regularly meet up face to face, with (and sometimes without) children.

See website for details www.horshampndsupport.org.uk/events/ We have been running for two years, and are affiliated to the national charity PANDAS Foundation and now have access to a grant to help with creche costs and transport, as well as a programme of activities until July 2015.

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, pre-school children 01293 572480 Early Support Programme 0845 602 2260 Family Link Scheme, for children with learning difficulties 01403 225918 Horsham & Crawley MENCAP Society 01293 535305 Horsham Pre School Portage Service 01403 264763 Horsham SNAP, Horsham C&FC 01403 224444 Outreach 3-way - training adults 01293 551627 Parent Partnership Service 0845 075 1008 ParentPlus 01403 218888 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Sensory Room, Horsham C&FC 01403 224444 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield 01293 651747 Special Educational Needs Team 01273 293552 The Southern Centre for Learning Difficulties 01403 271129 West Sussex Mental Healthline 01903 820202

Speech & Language

Association for all Speech Impaired Children, Crawley 01293 513723 Happy Talk 07941314445 Sing & Sign, classes up to 3 years 01403 452342 or 07984 471547 Signing Support & Classes (private/ public classes) – Musical Hands 01293 400569 Friday am - Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Friday pm - Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Monday am - Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Monday am - Pound Hill C&FC 01293 651722 Monday pm - Southwater C&FC 01403 213570

Thursday pm - Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Sussex Children’s Centre 0844 967 0362

Bereaved Parents

Cruse, Bereavement Care 01293 531191 Mid Sussex Support Group for Cot Deaths 01293 513675

One Parent Families

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 Kindercare 01444 240247 The Fostering Network 0207 620 6400 West Sussex County Council Fostering Recruitment Team 01403 229333 WSCC Family Placement Service, Horsham 01403 246400

Carers Support

Becoming a Foster Carer01243 777100 Carewatch, Horsham & Crawley, London Rd, Horsham 01403 252542 Dads United - Group for male carers & their children 01293 534297 Live in Comfort, Care for Elderly, Crawley 01293 709142 Network Homesearch, Advice on care & support 01403 271281 Provincial Care Services Agency 01293 534799 Social & Caring Services Horsham 01403 213100 West Sussex Carers 01403 713255

Family Planning

Crawley Family Planning 01293 600459 Family Planning Association 0845 122 8690 Horsham Family Planning Clinic 01403 227012 Oasis Crisis Pregnancy Centre, Horsham 01403 272723 Teenage Walk-In Clinic, 12-19 yrs, free advice, Crawley 01293 582136

Baby/Child Health Clinics

Monday am - (Roffey C&FC 01403 223524 Monday pm - Pound Hill C&FC 01293 651722 Monday pm - (2nd & 4th Weeks) Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Tuesday pm - Needles C&FC 01403 213590 Tuesday pm - Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Tuesday pm - Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Wednesday am -Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777

Wednesday am - Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Wednesday am -Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 Thursday am - Maidenbower C&FC 01293 651720 Thursday am - Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Thursday am - North Heath Lane Horsham 01403 223254 Thursday am - (1st & 3rd of month Term Time only) Broadbridge Heath Clinic Friday am - Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Friday am - Breastfeeding Clinic, Roffey C&FC, Godwin Way

Midwives & Doulas

Abraca Doula 07714 215372 Birth & Postnatal Care Claire Hunting 01403 257182 DOULA, birth & postnatal care 07933 431722 Lydia Retusch-Webb, Birth & Postnatal Doula & Your Birth Choice 07979 760977 Mummyaid 01403 273451 Radiant Mums 01403 218266 Sussex Homebirths & Independent Maternity Care 07787 832378

Antenatal & Postnatal

Antenatal & Postnatal Clinic (Apts), Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Antenatal & Postnatal exercises with Cathy Stanton 07748 031614 Crawley Buggyfit 07812 980590 Horsham Post Natal Depression Support Group (peer support) kate@ horshampndsupport.org.uk LooseYoga Classes 07930 406878 Loving Touch , Lisa Tilley MICHT 01403 262807 Musical Hands 01293 400569 NCT Antenatal Course bookings (Horsham & Crawley) 0844 243 6916 NCT Early Days Postnatal Course bookings (Crawley & Horsham) 0844 243 691 Parentskool: antenatal class, a crash course in having a baby, 01273 841101

Baby Groups

Baby Sensory, 0-13mnths Crawley 07882105298 Baby Sensory, 0-13mnths Horsham 07590 848118 Copthorne Cots2Tots 01342 716856 Music Bus (Crawley) 01403 750306 Music Bus (Horsham) 01403 240842 Music Bus Baby Cafe, Horsham 01403 240842 Horsham Nursery School C&FC, sensory session 01403 224444

Babies

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers 0870 4017711 Baby Club (Teen Parent Group), Northgate C&FC 01293 651740

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BLISS, Baby Life Support Systems, Crawley 01293 600300 Breastfeeding Support, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Breastfeeding Support, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Breastfeeding Support drop-in, Northgate Cry-sis 08451 228 669 Cry-sis helpline for crying & very demanding babies 08451 2286 La Leche League - breastfeeding support 01403 732702 NCT - Breastfeeding Line 0300 330 0771 NCT - Pregnancy & Birth 0300 330 0772 NCT Baby Led Weaning Class bookings (Horsham & Crawley) 0844 243 6916 NCT Crawley 0844 243 6098 NCT Horsham 0844 243 6170 Oasis Crisis Pregnancy Centre, Horsham 01403 272723 Teenage Pregnancy Liaison Midwifery Service 07876 357443 The Haven Crisis Pregnancy Centre, Crawley 01293 544211

Baby Massage

Baby Massage, 4 week courses, Horsham Nursery School CF&C 01403 224444 Experienced IAIM Instructor Claire Hunting 01403 257182 Holistic Mama Holistic Baby 07595 301904 ‘Loving Touch’ Baby Massage Horsham & Crawley 01403 262807 Pregnancy Massage A Smooth Soothe 07909 994211 Holistic Mama Holistic Baby 07575 301904 Loving Touch , Lisa Tilley MICHT 01403 262807 Baby & Toddler Sign Musical Hands - Maidenbower Community Centre 01293 400569 Sing & Sign 01403 452342/07984 471547

Baby Yoga

Holistic Mama Holistic Baby 07595 301904 Loving Touch , Lisa Tilley MICHT 01403 262807 Musical Hands 01293 400569

Baby Classes

Jo Jingles - music & movement classes from 6 months 01903 892859 Music Bus (Crawley area) 01403 750306 Music Bus (Horsham Area) 01403 240842 Musical Sam, HBG Fitness, Oriel High School 01293 553625 Sing & Sign 01403 452342/07984 471547

Baby Rhymetime Time at Libraries Billingshurst Library 01403 783145 Broadfield Library 01293 543298 Crawley Library 01293 895130 Horsham Library 01403 224353 Southwater Library 01403 734660

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Northgate 01293 651740 Pound Hill 01293 651722 Southgate 01293 651798

Bewbush 01293 651760 Broadfield 01293 651777 East Grinstead 01342 332992 Langley Green & Ifield 01293 651747 Maidenbower 01293 651720

Billingshurst 01403 213594 Horsham 01403 224444 Roffey 01243 213599 Rural Horsham 01403 785816 Southwater 01403 213570

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Childcare Advice

Office For Standards in Education (OFSTED) 08456 404040 West Sussex Family Information Service 01243 777807

Childminders & Babysitting

ABC Childminding & Babysitting - Call Vicky 07879 331526 Accredited childminder has vacancies Pound Hill. Call Diane 07732 372657 BabyHands Babysitting local, friendly, reliable 07745 379760 Familytimeuk, Langley Green 01293 536697 Flutterby’s Childminding 01293 407603 Jack & Gill Registered Childminders 01403 822659 Little Giggles registered childminder in Bewbush 01293 550486 Montessori qualified childminder in Horsham has vacancy 01403 270895

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 Precious Little Rays Childminder (Birth-5 years) Contact Claire 07568 544407 Sitters, experienced evening & daytime babysitters 08447 367367 To register as a childminder 01243 777807 Twinkle Tots - Today’s Tots are Tomorrow’s Stars 01293 451706 Vikki & Gillian Registered Childminders 01293 436483 Weeminds Childminding Group - Langley Green CFC (Mon am) 07595 237939 Weeminds Childminding Group Broadfield CFC (Tues am) 07595 237939 Weeminds Childminding Group Bewbush CFC (Wed am) 07595 237939 West Sussex Family Information Service current lists 01243 777807

Nannies & Au Pairs

Bunnies of Brighton Nanny Agency 01273 505001 Emergency Nanny for last minute childcare 07731 31357 Happy Feet Chlldcare 01753 382554 Harmony at Home 01444 891677 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 0800 1303434 South East Childcare 0845 3301323 The Family Nanny Agency 01403 730311 Tigerlily Childcare Agency 01273 818660 Tinies Childcare 01273 557671 Toybox Nanny Agency 0845 2300 191

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Toddler Groups

Monday am

Childminders Stay & Play, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Childminders Drop In, (check dates) Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Discovery Time, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Ellens Green Mother & Toddler Group 01403 823460 Friary Parent & Toddler Group, Haslett Avenue 01293 613336 Haven Community Centre, Crawley Down, Crawley 01342 716791 Jumping Beans, 1-2 year olds (11.0011.30am) 01293 553636 Jumping Beans, 3 year olds (11.0011.30am) 01293 553636 Little Fishes St Richards, Crossways, 3 Bridges 01293 533727 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Little Rhymers 10.30-11am. Southwater C&FC. Every Monday except BH Little Stars, Crawley New Life Church 01293 531317 Messy Monday, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Messy Monsters, St Barnabas Church Hall, Pound Hill 01403 252009 Mums & Mites, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Music Bus, St.Barnabas Church, East Grinstead 01403 750306 Music Bus, Wesley Hall, Horsham 01403 240842 Musical Hands - Maidenbower Community Centre 01293 400569 Play & Learn, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Play & Learn, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Rainbow Toddlers, Billingshurst Centre 01403 786706 Sensory Room - 9.30-4.30 - Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Tiddlywinks, Ifield West Community Centre 01293 528860 Toy Library, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Toy Library, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Toddler Morning 01293 549009 Twinkle Tots Music, The Ark, Turners Hill 07534 275653 Willow Tree Pre-School, Ifield Drive, Ifield 01293 270262

Monday pm

Baby Rhyme Time, Crawley Library babies & toddlers 01293 895130 Bumps & Babes, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Little Hands, St Alban’s Church, Gossops Green 01293 527591 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454

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Magical Movers, Broadfield C&CF 01293 651777 Music Bus, Wesley Hall, Horsham 01403 240842 New Skittles workshop, gymnastics, Tilgate 07990 952011 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Sing & Sign St Mark’s Church Hall, Horsham 01403 452342 or 07984 471547 Speech & Language ‘drop-in’, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Toy Library, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Meal Deal from 3.30 01293 549009

Tuesday am

Baby & Toddler Dance, Northgate 01293 521028 Cafe & Play, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Childminders Drop In, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Childminders Drop In, Pound Hill C&FC 01293 651722 Craftibobs - fun craft sessions for preschool children 07876 490436 Crawley Baptist Church Parent & Toddler Group 01293 546177 Dinomites, Broadbridge Heath Leisure 01403 211311 First Rhyme Time, Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 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 Horsham SNAP, Horsham C&FC 01403 224444 Jo Jingles, Music & Movement, Southwater 01903 892859 Jump & Dance, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 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 Music Bus, Maidenbower Junior School 01403 750306 Musical Hands, Maidenbower Community Centre 01293 400569 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

natural health matters The Benefits of Osteopathic Treatments for your Baby There are many interventions in the birth process that are factors in mother and baby experiencing abnormal stress and strain. Forceps, ventouse (suction), caesarean section, foetal distress, and shoulder dystocia or any other reason for the baby getting stuck causes excessive stress, maternal fatigue and distortion to the baby’s delicate bone structure. Many parents bring their newborn in to the clinic for an assessment to make sure the tissues have not retained any pressure from the birth and that baby is not suffering from the shock of the birth process. Cranial osteopathic treatments for babies at an early stage can release tension in the delicate bones of the cranium and face, having often borne the brunt of the compressive forces of birth. The treatment restores adequate motion through the shoulders and chest, helping baby to breathe and swallow more rhythmically which results in the reduction of gas and colic symptoms. It is also important to note that babies who struggle to feed often have compressed, tight palettes and narrow arches which are a pre-disposition to dental problems in later life. Releasing these restrictions as a baby will allow the palette to expand when they grow, leading to a better alignment of the teeth and bite. The most common reason for parents to seek our help is usually due to the baby struggling to feed efficiently. A baby’s ability to suckle involves many areas of the body that have to be free to move and co-ordinated efficiently to achieve correct latching, milk transfer and swallowing. We also see babies who have other specific problems, such as sleeping difficulties, colic, reflux, digestive pain/ excessive painful gas and flat head syndrome. These issues are physical; something has become restricted either during pregnancy, or more commonly during birth. Osteopathy can diagnose and gently treat the causative area(s). The birth process is one of the most stressful events of our lives. Considerable forces come to bear on the baby from the contracting uterus as it passes down the birth canal. Some distortion to the baby’s head can occur and can improve after birth, but in many cases some compressive strains in the head and body remain and are further aggravated by falls as a toddler.

Without treatment to correct these distortions, strain can remain deeply rooted in the growing child and normal health patterns may be compromised. Compressive strains can often be the cause of many health problems in the baby and child such as recurrent ear infections, chest infections and learning or behavioural problems. Treating mother and baby after birth can have exceptional results. The baby’s body has no fixed postural patterns making it easier to treat, as the osteopathic practitioner is not having to challenge the compensations in the body that are present as we build and grow. The mother is also in a fragile state after the process so some gentle techniques to ease tension in the pelvis and other areas can also be very beneficial. We highly recommend booking an appointment with an osteopath for your baby. The benefits of a cranial treatment are wide ranging and can be vital to the future development of your child. Adjusting any minor issues at a young age will give baby the best start in life and ensure that their future health is not affected by the trauma of their birth. By Jo Barber BSc (Hons) Ost Med D O Osteopath at Nature’s Medicine Osteopathy Clinic, Crawley Down and Turners Hill www.natures-medicine.co.uk

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Play & Learn, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Play & Learn, Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 Seccond Rhyme Time, Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Sing & Sign Rehoboth Baptist Church, Horsham 01403 452342/07984 471547 St Barnabas Parent & Toddler Group, Pound Hill 01293 882939 St John’s School,St John’s Catholic Church Horsham 01403 265447 Stay & Play, Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Tiny Tots, All Saints Church, Crawley Down 01342 718775 Toy Library, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651775 Toy Library, Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 United Reformed Church, Springfield Rd 01403 252135 Worth & Pound Hill Parent & Toddler, St Barnabas 01293 882939

Tuesday pm

Chatterbox Club, St Paul’s Church Hall, Northgate 01293 412485 Discovery Time, Pound Hill C&FC 01293 651722 Inbetweenies 01293 651760 Little Explorers, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Kiddy Cook, weekly cookery classes for ages 2 to 4, Horsham 07779 602604 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Peekaboo, Salvation Army, Ifield Drive 01293 618236 Play & Learn, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 St Paul’s Chatterbox Club, 0-3, St Paul’s Church 01293 412485 Sing & Sign, Trafalgar Road Baptist Church, Horsham 01293 852712 Toy Library, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Meal Deal from 3.30 01293 549009

Wednesday am

Baby Movers, Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Baby Time, Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Bumps & Babes, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Cheeky Monkeys Parent & 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 Ellens Green Mother & Toddler Group 01403 823460

Family Morning, Gossops Green Community Centre 01293 616309 Horsham Nursery School C&FC, sensory session for babies up to crawling 01403 224444 Jo Jingles, the music & movement Billingshurst 01903 892859 Jungle Tots, Crawley Community Church, Southgate 01293 886619 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Musical Hands - Southgate West Community Ctr 01293 400569 Play & Learn, Maidenbower C&FC 01293 651720 Rhyme Time, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Rising Fives, Baptist Church, Brighton Rd 01403 211150 Rhyme Time, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 St Andrew’s Parent & Toddler Group, Crawley Rd 01403 268994 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651670 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Sing & Sign Trinity Church Hall, Billingshurst 01403 452342 & 07984471547 Toy Library, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Toy Library, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Toy Library, Maidenbower C&FC 01293 651720 Toy Library, Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 Toy Library, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Tootle Teds, North Heath Hall, Horsham 01403 249122 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Toddler Morning 01293 549009 Warnham Bambies, All welcome £1 admission Warnham 01403 261618 WeeMinds (Childminders) Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Willow Tree Pre-School, Langley Green, Toddler Group 01293 537400 Willow Tree Pre-School, Ifield West, Toddler Group 01293 270107 Willow Tree Pre-School, Ifield Drive, Toddler Group 01293 270107 Willow Tree Pre-School, Cherry Lane, Toddler Group 07715 083629

Wednesday pm

Baptist Church Hall Toddlers, Horsham 01403 260629 Barns Green Playgroup Mums & Toddlers 01403 730093 Childminders Drop In, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Copthorne Cots2Tots, Parent & Baby/ Toddler Group 01342 713803 Dinomites, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311

It’s OK to play - Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Play & Learn, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Play & Learn, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 St Andrew’s Toddler Group, Horsham 01403 268994 Toddlers, Climbing Bears Building, Wisborough Green 01403 701027 Toy Library, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Toy Library, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Meal Deal from 3.30 01293 549009

Thursday am

Active Kids, at K2 with the Hawth Gymnastics Group 07563 767687 Ballet Tots, 2 year olds (11.00-11.30am) 01293 553636 Ballet Tots, 3 year olds (11.30-12 noon) 01293 553636 Baytree House Baby & Toddler Group, Charlwood 01293 565544 Briarswood Drop In (Childminders), Pound Hill 07736 950649 Bumpy Jumpy, Southwater Leisure Centre 01403 731836 Charlwood House Day Nursery Mother Toddler Gp 01293 565544 Friary Parent & Toddler Group, Haslett Avenue 01293 613336 Jo Jingles, the music & movement experience, Horsham 01903 892859 Jungle Tots, Crawley Community Church, Southgate 01293 886619 Kinderoo Baby & Toddler Group, Broadbridge Heath 0776 2721768

Little Fishes, St Peters Church, Ifield Road, West Green 01293 437535 St Leonard’s Parent & Toddler Group, Turners Hill 07766 464480 Music Bus, Gossops Green Community Centre 01403 750306 Music Bus, Maidenbower Junior School 01403 750306 Music Bus, The Women’s Hall, Billingshurst 01403 240842 New Skittles workshop, gymnastics, Tilgate 07990 952011 Parent Support Group & Sensory Toy LIbrary, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Play & Learn, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Play & Learn Together, Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Play & Talk (English as 2nd Language) Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Rising Fives, Baptist Church, Brighton Rd, Horsham 01403 211150 Rudgwick Tots & Toddlers, Church St,

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Rudgwick 01403 822063 Sensory Magic Carpet, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Sing & Sign Crawley Baptist Church, West Green, 01403 452342 & 07984 471547 St Barnabas Parent & Toddler Group, Pound Hill 01293 882939 St John’s Mother & Toddler Group, Springfield Road 01403 241973 The Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Horsham 01403 751150 Tiny Tots, All Saints Church, Crawley Down 01342 718775 Toddlers@10, Millennium Hall, Roffey (Drop in) 01403 272775 Toy Library, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Wee Minds Childminders Drop In, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Mini Bugs Club - Woods for Learning 2-5yr olds 07940 489257 Worth & Pound Hill Parent & Toddler, St Barnabas 01293 882939

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Craftibobs - fun craft sessions for preschool children 07876 490436 Holy Trinity Church Mother & Toddler Gp, Tilgate 01293 571115 HUGGEES (parents under 21) West Green Youth Centre 07866 260465 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Meal Deal from 3.30 01293 549009

Friday am

Baby Rhyme Time, Crawley Library babies & toddlers 01293 895130 Bumps & Babes, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Bumps & Babes, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Bumps & Babes, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School 01342 718585 Fun Friday, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Haven Community Centre, Crawley Down, Crawley 01342 716791 Heath Horrors Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Horsham Mini & Minders, Southwater Scout (Childminders only) 01403 271705 Jo Jingles, the music & movement Three Bridges 01903 892859 Jungle Tots, Crawley Community Church, Southgate 01293 886619 Kiddies Korner, The Haven Centre, Crawley Down Kirdford Toddler, Kirdford Village Hall, Nr, Billingshurst 01403 871119 Langley Green Parent & Toddler Group, Crawley 01293 419750 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Music Bus, Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick 01403 240842 Music Bus, Southwater Leisure Centre 01403 240842 Musical Hands - Maidenbower Community Centre 01293 400569 Rhyme Time, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Sing & Sign Partridge Green Methodist Church, Partridge Green, 01403 452342 & 07984 471547

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Play & Learn, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Three Bridges Free Church Toddler Spot, Crawley 01403 254139 Tiddlywinks, Ifield West Community Centre 01293 528860 Tootle Teds, North Heath Hall, Horsham 01403 249122 Tootsie Time, West Hoathly Village Hall 01342 713836 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Toddler Morning 01293 549009 Whirly Wiggle Story Club (School Term TIme Only) 07958 305041

Friday pm

Breastfeeding Support drop-in, Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 Breastfeeding Support drop-in, Langley Green C&FC 01293 651747 Dinomites, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Family Time, Langley Green Youth Centre, Lark Rise 07809 268304 Grandparents Group, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Jo Jingles, the music & movement experience, Ashington 01903 892859 Mini Munchers Lunch Club, Needles C&FC 01403 213590 Play & Learn, Pound Hill C&FC 01293 651722 Speech & Language Drop In, Horsham C&FC 01403 224444 Toy LIbrary, Pound Hill C&FC 01293 651722 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Meal Deal from 3.30 01293 549009

Saturday am

Active Fun Sessions, Billingshurst Leisure Centre 01403 213594 Baby & Toddler Dance, Northgate, Crawley 01293 521028 Cheeky Monkeys, Baby & Toddler Gp, Gossops Green 07980 314425 Dynamic Dads, monthly sessions, Horsham C&FC 01403 224444 Family Breakfast, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Horsham C&FC 01403 224444 RH10 Men! (Maidenbower), Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Saturday Storytime, Crawley Library 01293 895130 Super Saturday, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594

Toddler Groups

Cheeky Monkeys, Springboard House, Hurst Road 01403 218888 Crawley Library Toddler 01293 895130 Holbrook Toddler Group, Roffey, daily 01403 217868 Horsham Library Toddler Times 01403 224353 Hullabaloo Kids Baby Play & Sign Classes 0-2 year olds 01342 841766 Little Kickers Football for 18 months to 6 years 01293 226201 Messy Monster, 6 months upwards class 01342 833885 Music Bus (Crawley) 01403 750306 Music Bus (Horsham) 01403 240842 Spanish Amigos Horsham & Crawley 01403 756295 Tiddlers & Toddlers Southwater Village Centre 01403 733208 Wiggle Jiggle Story 07958 305041

Soft Play Areas

Fishers Farm (Playzone Pass available) 01403 700063

Years

Mini Mayhem, Crawley County Mall 07591 352351 Treasure Chest, Faraday Road, Crawley 01293 549009

Toy Libraries

Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Broadfield & Bewbush C&FC 01293 651777 Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Horsham Toy Library, Springboard House, Horsham 01403 218888 Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Maidenbower C&FC (Maidenbower) 01293 651720 Maidenbower C&FC (Pound Hill) 01293 651722 Needles C&FC 01403 213590 Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 Roffey C&FC 01243 213599 Rural Horsham C&FC 01403 785816 Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 WRVS, Toy Library, Crawley 01293 432508

Toddlers Music

Cellobabies™ - Cello Tuition for 3-6 year olds 07810 718828 Early Years Music fun for 3-6 years, Hazelwick School 01243 642361 Humpty Dumpty Preschool Music under 5’s, Horsham 01403 240241 Inspire Academy of Dance 07783 138348 Jo Jingles 01903 892859 Musical Sam, HBG Fitness, Oriel High School 01293 553625 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Music Bus (Crawley area) 01403 750306 Music Bus (Horsham Area) 01403 240842 Sing & Sign 01403 452342 and 07984 471547 Sing, Dance & Sign - Musical Hands 01293 400569 Spanish Amigos Horsham & Crawley 01403 756295 Rhyme Time, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Tootle Ted’s Music, Horsham 01403 249122 Twinkle Tots Music 07534 275653 Whirly Wiggle Story Club (School Term Time Only) 07958 305041

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 Tiny Soccer Stars 07902 023499

Nurseries

A Step Ahead Day Nursery, Lower Beeding, 0-5yrs 01403 891012 Anne Frank Montessori, Bennetts Field (off Brighton Rd) 01403 270895 Anne Frank Montessori, Church Lane, Southwater 01403 270895 Bewbush Community Nursery (3 months - 8 Years) 01293 522030 Bewbush Nursery, Dorston Square, Crawley 01293 651755 Bluebells Day Nursery, Partridge Green, Horsham 01403 711084 Bluecoat Nursery, Christs Hospital, Horsham 01403 247446 Bobtails Montessori Nursery School,

Billingshurst 01403 786176 Broadfield Nursery 01293 651785 Brookfield Day Nursery, 3m-5yrs, Lowfield Heath 01293 535300 Busy Bees Nursery 01293 571555 Charlwood House, Lowfield Heath, 3m-5yrs 01293 565544 Chiltington Montessori Nursery School 07816 530135 Clover Court (Cranbrook) 01293 887533

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Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School (2 1/2 yrs) 01342 718585

Coolham Montessori Nursery, Coolham 01403 741101

Copthorne Kinders Nursery 01342 715022 Cranbrook Independent Nursery, Maidenbower 01293 887533

Daisy Chain Day Nursery 01293 533397 Desmond Anderson School Nursery, Tilgate 01293 530638

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The Story so Far Once upon a time, not so long ago, a group of parents were on a mission to save their local Crawley nursery from closure. At the same time, OSCAHS Ltd had been looking for suitable premises to expand their childcare business in the Crawley area and thankfully it looked like the hand of fate was about to throw a lifeline to both parties. Elaine Beach and Luke Mathewson, Directors of OSCAHS Ltd and with over 30 years

childcare experience between them, made a visit to the nursery, liked what they saw and realised that there was no time to lose as it was on the brink of closure and that staff were due to be made redundant within weeks.

costs of opening up the new nursery. Their tender was approved and Ofsted informed - although the wait for Ofsted to visit and register them was something that could take up to six months!

Elaine wrote a hasty tender to the landlords to start negotiations about taking over the premises. Equipment and staff were also needed so a visit to the bank was arranged and a business loan agreed to assist with

As their existing company logo consisted of handprints, Elaine and Luke felt that the obvious choice for the nursery name was ‘Little Handprints Day Nursery’. And so a brand new nursery was born! Elaine and her family spent every spare evening and weekend decorating the nursery rooms. Luke spent his evenings and weekends developing their website, email and accounts systems and producing promotional literature so that everything was ready and in place for opening day. They finally held their grand Open Day on 20th June 2014 with many parents and children visiting and enjoying the day.

Home from Home, Small, Cosy Nursery Open 51 weeks’ a year, from 8am - 6pm. Book today to visit our friendly 27 place nursery.

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Little Handprints wanted every room to have a theme so that the children had a visual learning experience in each. They thought long and hard about the naming of the rooms and so the baby sleep area became ‘Space’, the main baby room became ‘Sealife’ and a toddler room was named ‘Woodland’. They also asked parents and their children to suggest room names at the Open Day which resulted in ‘Jellyfish’ for a Baby Room and ‘Hedgehogs’ for a Toddler Room. Since opening they have been busy welcoming parents who used the nursery before Little Handprints, meeting new children and their families. As Little Handprints Day Nursery is a small nursery their ethos is very much ‘working in partnership’ with families and the local community to ensure the babies and children that come to the nursery enjoy a variety of learning opportunities in a nurturing environment. They are thrilled with their success so far, particularly their Chef being awarded a 5-Star food hygiene rating and a Gold Award in the Eat Out, Eat Well Campaign! Well done and may your success continue.

Little Handprints Childcare Ltd is registered in England and Wales Company No. 09183720 .

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local information matters Early Years Childcare, Bartholomew Way, Horsham, 0-5yrs 01403 754610 Farlington Nursery 01403 254967 Giggles Day Nursery, Springfield Road, Horsham 01403 750308 Greenway Nursery School, Horsham 01403 272318 Headstart Day Nursery, Horsham 01403 210560 Honey Pots, Crawley Youth Centre 01293 527532 Ivy Cottage (Cranbrook) 01293 825192 Kid Co Ltd, Balcombe Rd 01293 775107 Kids Capers Day Nursery, Loppets Rd, Crawley 01293 612221 Little Barn Owls Day Nursery 01403 257778 Little Handprints Day Nursery, Crawley 01293 604229 Little Monkeys Day Nursery, Horsham 01403 230404 Little Russets Nursery Slinfold, www. littlerussets.co.uk 07827 325100 New View Nursery, St Marks Lane, Horsham 01403 272911 Buffy Bear Children’s Day Nursery, Nuffield Health, Crawley 01293 880417 Peter Bunny, The Warren, West Park Road, Copthorne 01342 713158 Teddies Nursery School, Pound Hill, Crawley 01293 613461 Totehill Day Nursery, Five Oaks Road, Slinfold, 0-5yrs 01403 790012

Wakoos Centre4Children, Station Road, Billingshurst 01403 213592

Preschools

A Step Ahead Day Nursery, Lower Beeding, Horsham 01403 891012 Acorns Preschool, Ifield Community Centre, Ifield 01293 511764 Amber Preschool, St Leonard’s Scout Hall, Horsham 01403 272173 Anne Frank Montessori, Bennetts Field (off Brighton Rd) 01403 270895 Anne Frank Montessori, Church Lane, Southwater 01403 270895 Barns Green Playgroup, Horsham 01403 730093 Baytree House Baby & Toddler Group, Charlwood 01293 565544 Bewbush Community Nursery 01293 522030 Bluecoat Nursery at Christs Hospital School, Horsham 01403 247446 Bobtails Montessori Nursery, Adversane 01403 268314 BRBC Playschool, Brighton Road, Horsham, RH13 5BD 07905 428 052 Bumbles Preschool, Scout Hut, Hills Farm Lane, Horsham 01403 756196 Busy Bees Preschool, Bartholomew Way, Horsham 01403 217968 Capel Preschool, Capel 01306 712717 Caterpillar Club Playgroup, Leechpool County Primary 01403 211388 Caterpillars Pre-School, Southgate Community Centre 07928 128158

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Being a Scout! Part of a town centre in Sussex was cordoned off while police officers search for two men believed to be armed with a gun. Officers said two men threatened the woman at her home at about 1130 BST, and she sought refuge in the Santander bank in South Road, Haywards Heath. Sussex Police said most of the town centre was reopened at about 1600 BST.

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Officers believe it was a “targeted incident” and do not believe the public was at risk. ‘Continue their business’ Det Insp Russ Sheppard said: “I would like to emphasise that we do not believe there is a risk to the public from these two men. “We are doing everything we can to track down these men and there is no reason why people can’t continue on their business in Haywards Heath during this time.” The first man is described as white, aged about 40, 5ft 7in tall, of small build with mousey coloured short hair. He was wearing brown boots, jeans, a white shirt,

a white wrist watch and a black wax jacket. He also had a tribal band tattoo on his left wrist.

The second man was said to be white, about 32 years old, more than 6ft tall and with a shaved head. He was wearing a light grey fleece jacket, blue jeans and shiny brown leather shoes.

The second man was said to be white, about 32 years old, more than 6ft tall and with a shaved head. He was wearing a light grey fleece jacket, blue jeans and shiny brown leather shoes. Officers believe it was a “targeted incident” and do not believe the public was at risk. ‘Continue their business’ Det Insp Russ Sheppard said: “I would like to emphasise that we do not believe there is a risk to the public from these two men. “We are doing everything we can to track down these men and there is no reason why people can’t • Our experienced and highly qualified staff continue on their business in Haywards Heath during this time.”(including qualified teachers) identify your

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Charlwood House, Lowfield Heath, mixed, 3m-5yrs 01293 565544 Cherry Lane Mother & Toddler Gp, Langley Green 01293 516163 Climbing Bears, Wisborough Green 01403 701027 Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School 01342 718585 Coolham Montessori Nursery School, Coolham 01903 201379 Copthorne Kinders Nursery 01342 715022 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 Early Steps Preschool, Furnace Green (2 - 5yrs) www.earlystepspreschool.net Farlington School Preschool Playgroup, Horsham 01403 282566 Forest Playgroup, Comptons Lane, Horsham 07999 851073 Giggle and Grow Preschool 07887 846681 Happy Hours Preschool, Broadfield Youth & Com Centre 01293 519060 Heather Playgroup, Erica Way, Horsham 01403 262320 Holbrook Playgroup, North Heath Hall, St Mark’s 01403 265851 Holly Hedgehog Preschool, Baptist Church, West Green 07732 771197

Holy Innocents Playgroup, Church Lane, Southwater 01403 218076 Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Horsham URC Toddler Group, Springfield Rd 01403 268091 Ivy Cottage, Cranbrook Nursery, Crawley, 2-5yrs 01293 772561 Jack & Jill Preschool, Copthorne 01342 719732 Jack In The Box Playschool, Swallows Lane, Horsham 01403 711873 Joey’s Pre-school, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Tilgate 07971 382390 Kellybrook Montessori Nursery, Broadbridge Heath 01403 251221 Kookaburra Playgroup, Hills Farm Lane, Horsham 01403 269548 Lets Play Playgroup, Three Bridges, Crawley 07762 468935 Little Acorns Preschool, Kelsey Hall, Chalk Road, Ifold 01403 752670 Little Acorns Preschool, Tillgate, Holy Trinity Church 01293 571115 Little Bear’s Playschool, Bewbush Community Centre 01293 613250 Loxwood Preschool, Badgers Way, Nicholsfield 01403 753284 Maidenbower Infant School Nursery 01293 886324 Maidenbower Playgoup Group, Harvest Rd 07580 018496 Milton Mount Playgroup, Milton Mount Ave, Crawley 01293 884312 Moss Playgroup, Scout Hut, Swindon Rd, Horsham 01403 269458 New Venture Playgroup, Roffey Youth Centre, Roffey 01403 256647 New View Nursery, North Heath Hall, St Mark’s Lane 01403 272911

Over The Rainbow Playgroup, Holbrook School Lane 01403 263832 Partridge Green Pre-School, The Village Hall 07880 744 240 Pennthorpe Kindergarten, Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick 01403 822431 Peter Pan Playgroup, Copthorne Village Hall 07881 781682 Piglits Pre-School, 7th Crawley Scout Hut, Waterlea 01293 511673 Plaistow Pre-School, Winterton Hall, Plaistow 01403 871329 Playmates Playschool, Crawley Rd, Roffey, Horsham 01403 258317 Pound Hill Pre-School 01293 616479 Rainbow Pre-School, Barrington Road, Southgate 01293 427180 Rudgwick Pre-School 01403 823558 Rusper Playgroup 01293 871513 Skylarks Playgroup, Village Centre, Broadbridge Heath 07825 603601 Sleeping Stone Preschool, Gossops Green Com School 01293 542999 Southgate West Playgroup, Hilltop Primary School 01293 511008 Southwater Village Hall Pre-School, Church Lane 01403 733954 Squirrels Pre-School, Ifield 07804 329889 St Albans Church Playgroup, Medway Rd 01293 442935 St Gabriel’s Playgroup, Billingshurst 01403 784828 St John’s Sunshine Preschool, Copthorne 07963 501762 St Margaret’s Nursery School, Ifield 01293 521077

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Rainbow(est.Pre-School 1976) Quality Pre-school education for children from 2½ years Rainbow Pre-School Barrington Road Crawley RH10 6DG

Tel. 01293 427180 Reg. Charity No. 1027312

www.rainbow-pre-school.co.uk St Mary’s Nursery, Denne Road, Horsham 01403 250223 St Pauls Playgroup, Northgate 01293 404683 St Peter’s Pre-School Playgroup, C/O Slinfold Primary School 01403 790253 Stepping Stones Playschool, Gossops Green 01293 542999 Stepping Stones Pre-School, Jolesfield CE Primary School 01403 710241 The Friary Playgroup, Southgate 01293 403873 Three Little Pigs, 23-25 Springfield Road, Horsham 07801 066653 Tilgate Childrens Playgroup, Tilgate, Crawley 01293 616342

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Village Hall Pre-School, Quarry Way, Southwater, Horsham 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 Willow Tree Pre-School (Langley Green) 01293 537400 Willow Tree Pre-School (Ifield West) 01293 270107 Willow Tree Pre-School (Ifield) 01293 270262 Willow Woody Pre-School at Cherry Lane Adventure Playground 07715083629 Windmill Pre-School, Lardner Hall Southwater 01403 733208

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The Festival of Words Wordfest Crawley, the festival of words, celebrates its fifth year, commencing on Thursday 23 April during World Book Night at Crawley Library from 7pm. An exciting evening is planned with music, poetry and a bookswap with authors and artists to launch a fortnight of activities. The main event for children and families takes place at Crawley Library on Saturday 25 April. ‘Get Stuck in Day’ is a free event, from 11am until 4pm with arts activities, Story Time in the Children’s Library, writing workshops, spoken word, authors and graphic novelists and a Minecraft workshop. There is even a visit from the DoStuffBus parked outside the library entrance where you can meet children’s authors aboard the bus. Check website for the latest news and booking details for all events. www.wordfestcrawley.org

Woodlands Day Nursery, Desmond Anderson First School, Crawley 01293 539929

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 & Burys Court, Leigh, near Reigate 01306 611372 Muntham House School, Barns Green, Horsham 01403 730302 Pennthorpe School, Church St, Rudgwick 01403 822391 The Rikkyo School In England, Rudgwick 01403 822107 Worth School 01342 710200

Special Needs Schools Crawley Forest School 01293 564000 Ellas Field 01403 785 046 Ingfield Manor School 01403 782294 Manor Green Primary College, Crawley 01293 520351 Manor Green Primary School, Ifield, Crawley 01293 526873 Moon Hall 01306 731464 Munthan House School, Barns Green, Horsham 01403 730302

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Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham 01403 266215

Primary & Infant Schools All Saints C of E Primary School, Horsham 01403 270460 Arunside School, Horsham 01403 263919 Bewbush Community Primary School 01293 534897 Billingshurst Primary School 01403 782789 Broadfield East Infant School & Nursery 01293 406182 Castlewood Primary School 01403 734822 Christs Hospital 01403 211293 Colgate Primary School, Blackhouse Road, Colgate 01293 851254 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 01403 790204 Jolesfield C of E Primary School, Partridge Green 01403 710546 Kingslea Primary School 01403 254282 Langley Green Primary School 01293 525675 Leechpool Primary School, Horsham 01403 210233

local information matters St Mary’s CofE (Aided) Primary School, Horsham 01403 265999 St Peter’s CofE (Aided) Primary School, Cowfold 01403 864365 St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Roffey 01403 252357 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

Junior & Middle Schools Broadfield East Junior School 01293 406940 Copthorne CE Junior School, Copthorne 01342 712372 Crawley Down CE Junior School, Crawley Down 01293 713292 Greenway School 01403 252013 Maidenbower Junior School 01293 883758 Northolmes Junior School, Leith View Road, Horsham 01403 261822 Pound Hill Junior 01293 447000

Southwater Junior School 01403 730475 Three Bridges Junior School 01293 526888

Secondary Schools

Hazelwick School, Hazelwick Mill Lane, Three Bridges 01293 403344 Holy Trinity C of E Secondary School, Gossops Green 01293 423690 Ifield Community College, Lady Margaret Road, Ifield 01293 420500 Millais School, Depot Road, Horsham 01403 254932 Oriel High School, Maidenbower Lane, Maidenbower 01293 880350 St Wilfrid’s Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley 01293 421421 Tanbridge House School, Farthings Hill, Horsham 01403 263628 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

Tutoring

Amanda Jones, Latin & all subjects 01342 719390

Fleet Tutors, Private tuition in your home 0845 644 5452 Home Tutoring - Mainly English & Maths age 5-16 01342 718862 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

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Littlehaven Infant School, Horsham 01403 260608 Maidenbower Infant Schoo 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 Rudgwick Primary School, Rudgwick 01403 822151 Rusper Primary School 01293 871272 Shelley Primary School, Broadbridge Heath 01403 265343 Shipley CofE Primary School, Horsham 01403 741298 Slinfold C of E Primary School, Slinfold 01403 790253 Southgate Primary School 01293 525966 Southwater Infant School 01403 733254 St Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Nuthurst 01403 891286 St Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Furnace Green 01293 529006 St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 01293 521009 St John’s Catholic Primary School, Horsham 01403 265447 St Margaret’s CofE Primary School, Ifield 01293 521077

St Wilfrids Holiday Club in Horley Ofsted registered childcare for 3—11 year olds. Open at Easter, Summer and half-term school breaks from 8am—6pm. From £15 per session. Sibling and Weekly Saver Discounts available.

For more information, contact Emily on 07739 351 313 or email wilfrids@oscahs.co.uk. Visit www.oscahs.com St Wilfrids Church Hall, Horley Row, Horley, Surrey RH6 8DF OSCAHS Ltd is registered in England & Wales Company No: 7142229.

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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 The French & Spanish Club 01342 302543 The Spanish Club for Children 01293 820589

Holiday Clubs

Bewbush Community Nursery, for children up to age 8 01293 522030 Chelsea Football Club 07843 868657 Charlwood House Holiday Club Ages 4-11 01293 565544 Crawley Wellbeing, K2 01293 585350 Darren Talbot Cricket Coaching, for 7yrs+ 07912 873591 Inspire Academy of Dance 07783 138348 K2 01293 585300 OSCAHS Holiday Club, St Wilfird Hall, Horley (3-11 yrs) 07739 351313, wilfrids@oscahs.co.uk Pied Piper 01273 504485 Playcare - Waterlea, Crawley 01293 530035 Roffey Fun Club, Roffey 4-12yrs, 7.45am - 6.00pm 01403 260909 West Sussex County Council Family Information Service 01243 777807 Whizz Kids 01798 873077 Woods for Learning 07940 489257

Activate Sport 01785 711572 Baracudas 0845 123 5299

Summer holiday fun for 4-12 year olds Ardingly College, Ardingly, Nr. Haywards Heath Copthorne School, Copthorne, Nr. Crawley

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Take life back to nature: explore, discover, play, learn – live!’

Woods for Learning’s ethos is summed up by its motto of, ‘Take life back to nature: explore, discover, play, learn – live!’ The founder of Woods for Learning, Gary Marlow, has brought the Forest School concept, which originated in Scandinavia in the 1950s, to Horsham and the surrounding area. Research has shown that taking part in a Forest School brings many benefits to both children and adults alike. Spending time in the natural environment has been shown to improve emotional wellbeing by reducing levels of stress and fatigue. Being active outdoors and breathing in fresh air, surrounded by nature, boost the parts of the brain associated with good mood and happiness. Taking part in a Forest School is also a great way for families to spend quality time with one another away from the busy technological world we live in today. A Forest School is based around child-led learning. This helps children to develop their creativity and use their imagination through outdoor play, as well as improving their social skills. Children and their parents are able to learn new skills, from whittling wood to fire lighting, in a safe environment. Furthermore, studies have linked time spent playing outdoors to better levels of concentration and improved academic performance. There are so many great reasons to sign up for

a Woods for Learning Forest School session. There is the Mini Bugs club for 2-5 year olds on Thursday mornings, of which one parent said: “I took my 4.5 yr old to Mini Bugs club for the first time today! He loved it!!” “He loves being outside & usually in the mud & dirt so it was right up his street!” “He has learning difficulties & speech & language disorder so being in a practical environment was brilliant for him!” “Gary is just superb with the kids regardless if their abilities but in particular with my son. Gary’s patience and understanding was first class! The way he explained things & got my son involved with things like building a fire was excellent! Something that I thought my son may find hard actually gave him confidence in his abilities! It was great that Gary also used Makaton that supported my son understanding instructions.” “The whole experience was lots if fun! From the bug hotel to collecting things to make a picture & not forgetting the hot chocolate!! We cannot wait to go back next week! I really recommend trying out MiniBugs! Trust me it’s not just for kids.” There is the regular family events each month, “Really well organised. Great range of activities for everyone which kept children’s interest. Will definitely come to future events”said The Murphy family”.

Holiday clubs for children of school age are run and are equally highly praised: “Great activities and nice mix of skills, fun and nature. We’ll definitely come again. Thanks again”. Woods for Learning birthday parties are also proving very popular. Activities vary from session to session and include: learning about nature, den building, woodland crafts, animal tracking, team work challenges, fire-lighting, learning how to use tools for cutting wood, mud kitchens, cloud-spotting and much more. Most events take place in Leechpool Woods in Horsham, but it is also possible to book a session at your own venue, subject to an appropriate risk assessment being carried out, so why don’t you “Take life back to nature”. For further details and booking information go to www.woodsforlearning.com.

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Years

A-Z Family Activities Adventure Playgrounds

Cherry Lane Adventure Playground, Langley Green 01293 516163 Creasys Drive Venture Play Ground, Broadfield 01293 561847 Millpond Adventure Playground 01293 520225 Tilgate Park, Crawley 01293 521168 Waterlea Adventure Playground, Furnace Green 01293 530035

Arts

Circuswurx Junior, Waterlea Adventure Playground 01293 438152

Athletics

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 AC 01483 276020 Martlets Athletics, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311

Badminton

ABC Badminton Club, Crawley 01293 531332 Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Crawley & District Badminton Association 01293 883336 Forest BC 01403 250401 Horsham & Arun BC 07768 985336 K2 Crawley 01293 585300

Baseball

Burgess Hill RedHats Baseball Club (9-15yrs) 01273 890602 Crawley Dodgers Junior Baseball Club, Crawley 01293 527380 Horsham Junior Baseball Club 07732 688053

Basketball

Crawley Basketball Club, Crawley Down 01342 713315 Crawley Cougars Basketball Club, Crawley 01293 540946 Horsham BC 07768 237337

Bowling & Skittles

Crawley Town Bowls Club, Three Bridges, Crawley 01293 426120 Hollywood Bowl 01293 521999 Horsham District Indoor Bowls Club 01403 266101 Horsham Park Bowls Club 01403 266170 Horsham Superbowl, Albion Way, Horsham 01403 274642 Indoor Bowls Centre 01403 268346 K2 Crawley 01293 585300

Boxing

Boxing - Tues & Thurs pm - all aspects of training 01293 550010

Cheerleaders

Cheerleading, Friday 6pm Holy Trinity Church, Tilgate 07739 801700 Floorband cheerleading in East Grinstead from 8 years old 01342 713229

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

Conservation & Wildlife

Born Free Foundation, Foundry Lane, Horsham 01403 240170 Cats Protection www.cats.org.uk/ horsham Conservation Helpline 01273 494777 Ford Julian Bird of Prey Sanctuary, Horsham 01403 273458 Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, Crawley 01293 534505 Royal Society for the Protection of Birds 01273 775333 Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Horsham 01403 255008 Sussex Wildlife Watch 01273 497561 Warnham Animal Sanctuary, Warnham, Horsham 01403 268095

Crafts

Art Group, all ages, all abilities, Crawley & Horsham 01293 541782 Messy Monster, 6 months upwards classes & parties 01342 833885 Sewing Club, Friday pm Broadfield Youth & Com Centre 01293 518656 Splodge Craft Parties 01323 728230 The Pottery@Spellcast Studio 01403 248123

Cricket

Barns Green Cricket Club 01403 731745 Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club 07740 101983 Crawley Cricket Club 01293 416308 Crawley Down Cricket Club 01342 719850 Crawley Eagles 07902 331000 Felbride & Sunnyside Cricket Club www. felbridgeandsunnyside.com Horsham Cricket & Sports Club 01403 254628 Horsham Trinity Cricket Club 01403 242410 Ifield Cricket Club 07766 691164

Roffey Cricket Club 01403 260775 Rudgwick Cricket Club www. rudgwickcricketclub.co.uk Slinfold Cricket Club www. romanycricketclub.com Southwater Cricket Club 01403 252521 Sussex County Cricket Club 0844 264 0202 Sussex Martlets sussexmartlets. omcore.net Three Bridges Cricket Club 01293 534539 Warnham Cricket Club www.warnham. play-cricket.com

Cycling

Crawley Wheelers Cycling Club 01342 713197 Horsham Cycling 01403 756271 Horsham Youth Cycling Club 01403 215634 V C Jubilee - Youth Development Cycling Club 01273 843859 Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Duke of Edinburgh Open Awards - min age 14 01293 550010

Fitness & Exercise

Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Chase Fitness 01293 426135 Buggyfit Crawley- for Mums & 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 Kicks Dance 07722 826162 LooseYoga Classes 07930 406878 Musical Hands 01293 400569 Sussex Bootcamp 01444 340 030 Sway at the Hawth Zumba Monday & Wednesday 01293 553636 Sway at the Hawth Pilates Monday 01293 553636 Sway at the Hawth Stretch & Tone 01293 553636 Sway at the Hawth Fit Mummy & Me Pilates www.fitmummy.co.uk Yoga with Cathy Stanton 07748 031614 Zumba Kids 4-6yrs 07594 144554 Zumba Kids 7-11yrs 07594 144554

Football

1st Team Coaching, 3-12yrs, Oriel School 07814 367714 All year football, Chelsea Football Club 07843 868657 Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 C.C.C. Crawley & District Youth Football League 01293 883037

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Chase Fitness 01293 426135 Crawley & District Youth Football League (8-11) 01293 873548 Crawley Panthers Football Club U7’s U11’s 07909 282626 Crawley Town Football Club, Brighton Rd 01293 410000 Crawley Wasps Ladies Football Club 01293 541557 Forest Flyers Disability Football Club 01293 881986 Girls 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 Mini Soccer, Sat am, Pavilion in the Park, Horsham 01403 219200 NSSA Ltd - Football Coaching,, Broadbridge Heath 07779497465 Roffey Football Club, Chennels Brook, Horsham 01403 217968 Saturday Football (4 & 5 yrs), Chelsea Football 07843 868657 Tiny Soccer Starts 01444 440234 Sussex County Women & Girls Football League 01293 571428 Three Bridges Football Club 01293 442000

Golf

Chase Fitness 01293 426135 Cottesmore Golf & Country Club, Pease Pottage 01293 520321 Horsham Golf Park, Denne Park 01403 271525 Ifield Golf Club 01293 520222 Mannings Heath Golf Club 01403 210228 Pease Pottage Golf & Driving Range 01293 521706 Rookwood Golf Club, Robin Hood Lane, Horsham 01403 252123 Slinfold Golf Club 01403 791555 Tilgate Forest Golf Centre, Titmus Dr, Crawley 01293 530103

Gymnastics & Trampoline

ABC Gymnastics, 5-12 yrs, Ifield Com College 01293 421591 Broadbridge Heath GC 01403 211311 Gymnastics Club, Broadbridge Heath Leisure 01403 211311 Hawth Gymnastics Club, all ages, Crawley 01293 585327

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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 K2 Crawley 01293 585300

Horseriding

Butterstocks Farm, Smithers Hill, Shipley Horsham 01403 741606 Crawley & District Bridleways Group, Crawley 01293 884249 Crawley & Horsham Pony Club, Horsham 01403 864387 Forest Farm Riding School, Mannings Heath 01403 251133 Hacking in the Countryside, Plumbers Plain 01403 891264 Hillcrest Farm Riding School, Plummers Plain 01403 891264 Horsham & District Riding Club, Horsham 01403 252270 North West Sussex Bridleways Group, Slinfold 01403 790148 Riding for the Disabled, South East Region Chairman 01293 862576 Woodside Farm Riding School, Forest Rd, Horsham 01293 851229

Karting/Racing

Dirtkarts, off road Karting 0844 745 5005 Karting Crawley 0844 745 5006 Lets Race - F1 Racing Simulator 01293 826800 Southern Pursuits 01293 611020 Teamsport Indoor Karting 0844 998 0844

Leisure & Sport Services

Adventure playground & play centres in Crawley 01293 528744 Bewbush Adventure Playground 01293 520225 Creasys Drive Adventure Playground 01293 561847 Horsham Leisure Link 24 hour telephone service 01403 274652 Marlow Sports 07940 489257 Waterlea Adventure Playground, Furnace Green 01293 530035 Woods for Learning 07940 489257

Leisure & Sport for Disabled & Special Needs Children

Buddies - activity groups for 0-18 yrs 01403 218888 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

Grasshoppers & Outburst, Holiday & Saturday activities 01403 218888 Moving Barriers Sports for Disabled Children 01293 438328 Ready & Able Sports Club 01403 215493 Riding for the Disabled, Crawley Down 01342 713143 Sensory Room, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Bunny Hoppers, Grasshoppers & Sunbeam Disability Swim Club 07929 267593 Sussex Disability Sports Database 0800 859929 Tilgate Park, Crawley. Nature Centre 01293 521168 Toybox Playgroup, Wakehams Green Community Centre 01293 883034

Libraries

Billingshurst Library 01403 783145 Broadfield Library 01293 543298 Crawley Library 01293 895130 Horsham Library 01403 224353 Southwater Library 01403 734660

Martial Arts

BBH Judo Club 01403 211311 Chi-Do Self Defence System 07791 648784 Chi-Gung moving Meditaion & Relaxation 07708 582771 Cho-Wa Ju-Jitsu, Maidenbower, Crawley 01293 885491 Crawley & East Grinstead Tae Kwon-do Clubs 01323 461058 Crawley Aikido Club 01342 321429 Crawley ITF, Taekwon-Do, Maidenbower 01444 233356 Crawley Judo Club 01293 404716 Crawley Karate Kyo-Kushin-Kai 01293 535769 Crawley SKF Karate, classes 6 days a week 07525 398980 East Grinstead Taekwon-Do School 07957 617097 Horsham Judo Club 07778 670124 Horsham Karate Club 01403 218327 Karate, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Karate-Dokuja Karate-Do Wado Kai, Horsham 01403 253782 Kin Ryu Judo Club, K2 01293 537808 Korean Martial Arts 01403 273461 Sama Karati, Kick Boxing & Ladies Self Defence 07743 826994 Shotokan Karate Ass 07860 650127 Southwater Judo Club, Southwater Leisure Centre 07778 670124 The Cho-Wa Ju-Jitsu Association 01293 885491 Turners Hill Yokohama Judo Club 01342 715252 Wado-ryu Sports Karate, Children’s Classes, Crawley 01293 407539 WT Martial Arts 01293 544333

West Sussex Music Service, Primary Ages 5-11 01243 642361 West Sussex Music Service, Adults 01243 642361 West Sussex Music Service, Making Music (experience playing in rock b&) 01243 642361 West Sussex Music Service, Rock & Pop, 8-18 01243 642361 West Sussex Music Service, Secondary School Ages 11-18 01243 642361

Netball

Crawley Netball Association 01293 886415 Horsham District Netball Cub 07799 514954 Horsham Dolphins Youth Section 01403 265620 K2 Crawley 01293 585300

Paintball

Bullswood Skirmish 01342 870870 Holmbush Paintball 0845 500 7755 Go Ballistic, Go Paintballing (Holmbush) 0844 7455000 paintball.co.uk 08437 755128

Places to Visit

Amberley Working Museum 01798 831370 Blackland Farm 01342 810493 Bluebell Railway 01825 720800 Borde Hill Gardens & Playground, Balcombe Rd 01444 450326 Brooklands Museum, aviation and motoring 01932 857381 Buchan Country Park, Horsham Rd, Crawley 01293 542088 Chesworth Farm, Denne Park, Horsham 01403 256890 Crawley Museum Goffs Park 01293 539088 Devil’s Dyke, Devil’s Dyke Road, Poynings 01273 857712 Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough, Billingshurst 01403 700063 Glyndebourne Opera House 01273 812321 Goffs Park Miniature Railway 01293 528612 Goff’s Park Play Area, Horsham Road, Crawley 0800 5807588 Horsham Museum, The Causeway, Horsham 01403 254959 Horsham Park, Hurst Road, Horsham 01403 215256 Huxley’s Experience Birds of Prey Centre, Horsham 01403 273458 Huxleys Experience, Horsham 01403 273458 Ifield Water Mill 01293 539088

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

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Langley Green Adventure Playground, Crawley 01293 516163 Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods, Horsham 01403 731218 Leonardslee Gardens, Lower Beeding, Horsham 01403 891212 Millpond Adventure Playground, Bewbush, Crawley 01293 520225 Nymans, Handcross 01444 405250 Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve 01798 875851 Southwater Country Park 01403 731218 Standen, East Grinstead 01342 323029 Sussex Past 01323 844224 Tangmere Military Aviation Museum 01243 790090 The Walled Garden at Cowdray 01730 816881 The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Arundel 01903 883355 Tilgate Park, Crawley. Nature centre, outdoor play area, cheap and fun day out 01293 521168 Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill 01342 717071 Wakehurst Place 01444 894066 Warnham Nature Reserve 01403 256890 Washbrooks Farm 01273 832201 Waterlea Adventure Playground, Furnace Green 01293 530035 Wattlehurst Farm Park, Kingsfold, Horsham 01306 627490 Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 01243 811363 West Wittering Estate 01243 514143

Pottery

Have-A-Go Pottery 01403 741121 Mud Pie Ceramics 01293 776700 The Pottery@Spellcast Studio 01403 248123

Rugby & Mini Rugby Crawley Rugby Club 01293 533995 Horsham Rugby Club 01403 252235 St Francis Rugby Club, Crawley 01293 516108

Sailing

NSSA Coaching, 7 to 12 yrs, Thurs 5pm to 6pm. 07779497465.

Girl Guides & Scouts Crawley District Scouts www. crawleydistrictscouts.org.uk Horsham West Scouts www.scoutshorshamwest.org.uk Horsham Weald Scout District www. horshamwealdscouts.org Rainbows Brownies and Guides www. girlguiding.org.uk Scout Association 020 8433 7100

local information matters Turners Hill/Crawley Down Scout Group www.thcdscouts.org.uk West Sussex Scouts www. westsussexscouts.org.uk West Sussex Scouts County Office 01798 831110

Segway

Segway Events, Horsham 0845 3193747

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 Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre Horsham 01403 211311 Christ’s Hospital Sports Centre, Horsham 01403 247572 Forest Recreation Centre, Comptons Lane, Horsham 01403 269619 Forte Spa Gym & 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 Virgin Active, Crawley 0800 064 4456

Squash

Copthorne Squash Club, Copthorne Rd, Copthorne 01293 716278 Cottesmore Squash Club, Pease Pottage 01293 528256 Horsham Cricket & Sports Club 01403 254628 Horsham Squash Club 01403 272156 Ifield Squash Courts, Rusper Rd, Ifield, Crawley 01293 520222 K2 Crawley 01293 585300

Stoolball

Broadbridge Heath Stoolball Club sallybooker1@btinternet.com Stoolball England www.stoolball.org.uk

Swimming

Angelfish 01273 726163 Aquababies - Birth to 4 years in Sussex 01273 833101 Aqua Tots, Baby/Toddler classes 020 8688 6488 Bluecoat Sports, Christ’s Hospital, Horsham 01403 247572 Bubbles Swim School 01403 730226 Cetacea Aquatic Art School, Crawley, swimmers 8 yrs+ 01293 512006 Crawley Branch of The British Sub Aqua Club 01293 820147 Crawley Swimming Club 01293 883570 Crawley Town Life Saving Club, Crawley 01403 262158 DPD Coaching 01798 873077 Floaties, 18-36 months, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Jellyfish Swimming School 07950 127517 K2 Crawley 01293 585300 MXT Swimming School 07944 237614 Parent & baby splash 0-3, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Tue am 01403 211311

Sunbeam Disability Swim Club 07929 267593 The Sussex 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 Crawley Table Tennis Club 01444 870622 Crawley Sports Table Tennis Club 01293 523668 Crawley, Horsham & District TTC 01293 537864 Foresters TTC 01293 521643 Horsham TTC 01403 215634 K2 Crawley 01293 585300

Tennis

Advantage Receiver Tennis 01444 253 322 Billingshurst Tennis Club 01403 783430 Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Comptons Tennis Club, Leechpond Hill, Horsham 01403 268071 Cottesmore Tennis Club, Pease Pottage 01293 528256 Crawley Lawn Tennis Club, Three Bridges, Crawley 01293 533388 Horsham Cricket & Sports Club 01403 254628 Horsham Lawn Tennis Club 01403 254628 Horsham Tennis Club 01403 254628 Ifield Tennis Club, Ifield Crawley 01293 400326 K2 Crawley 01293 585300 Marlow Sports 07940 489257 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 Tom Usborne Tennis - Felbridge 07921 517692

Awaken their Creativity

As winter draws to a close and spring is just around the corner, it’s time for young and old (and everyone in-between) to rise from our slumber and seize the opportunities ahead. For your child, it’s the perfect time to engage in new activities and begin an exciting adventure. At Stagecoach Theatre Arts, we teach children aged 4 to 18 skills in drama, singing and dance; stretching their imaginations and unlocking their potential. Our fun and educational classes run for three hours each week during term time and can help your child grow in confidence, develop their communication skills and make new friends. “My son and daughter go to Stagecoach and absolutely love it! Amazing teaching and lots of fun, great way to build your child’s confidence.” - Sarah, Stagecoach parent Stagecoach runs classes on Saturdays in Crawley and Horsham and is now enrolling for the Summer Term. You can sign up for the full term or enrol for a two week trial, which gives your child the perfect opportunity to experience our classes and settle in with the other children. Stagecoach Crawley is offering your child the chance to take part in a FREE TRIAL on Saturday 18th April. Main Schools and Early Stages classes available. If you would like to take up this offer please contact Stagecoach Crawley on 01403 259132 or Stagecoach Horsham on 01293 823282

Theatres & Cinemas

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 Fishers Barn Theatre, Fishers Farm 01403 700063 The Hawth Theatre, Crawley 01293 552941 Theatre Royal, Brighton 08700 606650 Cineworld, 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

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There’s even more to do at The Hawth than you think! performance classes for all ages. So if your child loves to sing, dance, act and have fun then Sway at The Hawth will have something for them.

If watching a show at The Hawth isn’t quite enough for your little one then there’s even more for them to do at the Theatre than you might imagine. As well as family shows, films, festivals and half term workshops, the Crawley Theatre boasts a fully equipped dance studio and offers a range of fantastic dance and

Children from as young as 12 months will love Jumping Beans; the perfect Introduction to the magical world of dance. In the Monday morning classes they learn to jump, hop, skip, sing to nursery rhymes and use dance materials like ribbon wands, pom poms, scarves and musical instruments. Plus parents and teddies get to join in too! 1 – 2 year old Jumping Beans runs from 11am – 11.30am and due to demand there is now a class for 3 year olds at 11.30am – 12noon. Sway’s Monday afternoon Street Dance classes have proved to be extremely popular as children from 4 to 16 master authentic hip hop, lockin’, poppin’, breakin’ and more with a fully qualified Street Dance instructor. There’s a brand new beginners Street class for ages 4 &

5 from 3.45pm – 4.15pm. Plus classes continue at 4.15pm-5pm (5-7 years) 5pm-5.45pm (8-12 years), 5.45pm-6.45pm (13-16 years). Budding performers will love the fun-packed Perform classes on Tuesday’s. Two talented tutors teach singing, dancing and acting skills in a relaxed, fun setting for 5-6 year olds 4pm5.10pm and 7-11 years: 4.30pm-6.30pm. Members of the 4.30pm Perform class will have the chance to take to The Hawth stage alongside the professionals this year when English Touring Opera’s La Bohème comes to the The Hawth on Wednesday 6 May. Members new and old will have the chance to audition so sign up for Perform Today! Sway Crawley hasn’t forgotten the mums and dads either, there are plenty of classes for adults to enjoy, including Zumba, Pilates and Stretch & Tone. For more information on these or any of the children’s sessions visit www. hawth.co.uk or call The Hawth Box Office on 01293 553636. The first class is free so why not give it a go?

Hurst celebrates 10 years of dance Hurstpierpoint College celebrated 10 years of dance with a Dance Showcase, held on two evenings in the College’s Bury Theatre.

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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The Show was titled ‘Retrograde’ and celebrated the College’s achievements in dance over the last 10 years. It combined dances from the past 10 years of shows, as well as displaying new choreography from 2014. Senior dancers opened the showcase with a colourful piece inspired by Khaled Hosseini’s ‘The Kite Runner’, originally choreographed in 2010 by the College’s Head of Dance, Nicola Dominy. Another highlight was the hair-raising performance of ‘Bad Romance’ (2011) which maximised the Bury Theatre’s technical potential with strobes and dramatic silhouettes behind a cyclorama screen. Tributes to earlier performances included Graeme Spencer’s ‘Sister Act’ (2009), which was reworked for a much larger group by junior dance teachers Lizzie Beeby and Milly Gifford and ended the first half of the show on a high note. A particularly interesting re-interpretation was Street Dance Instructor Luke Bohanna’s vision of Spencer’s ‘The Somnambulist’, a quirky contemporary number which explores sleepwalking and dreaming.

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