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What’s on this Half Term

SPECIAL THEMED BOAT TRIPS ON THE WEY & ARUN CANAL, LOXWOOD

HALLOWEEN (Fancy Dress): Saturday 31st October 4.30pm: A fun trip for younger children (£9 pp) 7.00pm: A scary trip for older brave souls! (£14 for adults & £10 for children up to 18 yrs) SANTA: 6, 13, 20, 21, 22 & 23 December @ 11.00am, 12.00 & 2.00pm (£9 pp) Boat departs from behind the Onslow Arms, Loxwood (on B2133) Tickets include light refreshments. Tickets must be booked in advance.

For bookings call the WACT Ofﬁce on 01403 752403 e-mail: ofﬁce@weyandarun.co.uk www.weyandarun.co.uk 31 Oct Wey & Arun Canal – Halloween Spookerama Trip, 4:30pm (£9) for younger ones, 7pm (£14) scary trip for older braver souls 31 Oct The Capitol Theatre, Horsham –The Snow Queen, 2:30pm & 7:30pm 31 Oct Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre – Half Term Halloween Happening Activity Day and Evening Trail 31 Oct - 1 Nov The Bluebell Railway – Giants of Steam

9/10, 15 - 18, 21 - 25 Oct & 27 Oct - 1Nov Tulleys Farm Pumpkin Patch, Spooktober and Shocktober Fest Scream Parks, Online Tickets from £9.95 Appealing to children of all ages, the festival this year will be the biggest and best to date. Featuring three new haunts aimed at older children, the event will offer something to keep even the bravest of youngsters entertained. 17 - 26 Oct Petworth House and Park (NT) – The Big Draw, create your own Petworth postcard 23 Oct - 1 Nov Borde Hill Gardens – Haunted Halloween Fun Spooky Halloween Trail, face painting and craft activities, pumpkin carving competition, meet the wizard (on certain days) and much more. www.bordehill.co.uk 23 Oct - 8 Nov Brighton Early Music Festival The festival consists of performances connecting classical music, folk music and world music from the Middle Ages until the early 19th century. Musicians specialise in historically informed performance and this year’s theme is Celebration. www.bremf.org.uk 24 Oct – 1 Nov Standen (NT) – Halloween Spooky Trail 24 Oct - 1 Nov Chartwell (NT) – Pumpkin Trail 24 Oct - 1 Nov Fishers Adventure Farm Park – Halloween Happy Hauntings Witches and Wizards, Vampires and Lizards, and owls that go hoot in the night. Fishers Farm Park offers the ‘Trick or Treat Trail’ and ‘Gory-ent Express’, the ‘Pumpkin Patch’ and daily ‘Spook Show’. 24 Oct - 1 Nov Nymans (NT) – Spooky Nymans Trail, £2 per trail & 50 Things Autumn Challenge 24 Oct - 1 Nov Hever Castle – Halloween Half Term Fun 24 Oct - 1 Nov Polesden Lacey (NT) – Halloween Trail; Polesden Through the Looking-Glass 24 Oct - 1 Nov Drusilla’s Park – Halloween Shriek Week (with Scooby Doo on 28th & Hello Kitty on 31st) 24 Oct - 1 Nov Spooktacular Halloween, Godstone Farm Willa the Witch is returning to her Halloween home here at Godstone Farm! Willa was so impressed with your help mixing up the ‘balm of beatification’ last year that she is returning to enlist your help again.

25 Oct Hatchlands Park (NT) – Have a Go Archery, £2 for 6 arrows 26 Oct Fishbourne Roman Palace – Roman Army Week 26 Oct - 30 Oct Create and Grow Spooky Half Term Fun Spooky Squires Garden Centre – Create & Grow October half-term is back with lots of exciting activities to take part in. Paint a glow in the dark skeleton to take home and scare away unwanted visitors. Fancy dress is welcome! 26-30 Oct Hatchlands Park (NT) – Halloween Arts & Crafts & Spooky Trail, £2 26 - 30 Oct Roman Army Week. The Fishbourne Roman Army needs you! Learn about life as a Roman Army soldier, with lots of activities at Fishbourne Roman Palace. Roman Army Week 26-30 Oct Weald & Downland Open Air Museum – Autumn Half Term Family Activities 27 Oct The Capitol Theatre, Horsham – Duck in the Truck, 2:30pm 27-31 Oct Kent & East Sussex Railway – Halloween Half Term Fun with Fright Night Trains on 30th & 31st 28-29 Oct Arundel Castle – Normans & Crusaders in the Keep The life and times of the 12th Century Norman Period in The Keep at Arundel Castle www.arundelcastle.org 28-31 Oct The Hawth, Crawley – Hairspray, 7:30pm (& 2:30pm on Weds & Sat) 29-30 Oct The Hawth, Crawley – Here be Monsters, 1:30pm (11:30am on Fri) 31 Oct - 1 Nov Hallowe’en Michelham Priory hosts a series of events for Hallowe’en with traditional entertainment, crafts, food and fun. Historical or horrible fancy dress optional; storytelling, drama sessions, art & craft activities. 30 Oct - 1 Nov Parham House – Halloween Trail 31 Oct Washbrooks Family Farm – ‘Cuckoo in the nest’ Competition

1 Nov Tulleys Farm - Fireworks Festival, start at 7pm but arrive from 5pm This is an awesome night out, Enjoy all seven Shocktober Fest Haunted Attractions and then the most spectacular Fireworks to Music show. Information is what was available and correct 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. (NT) indicates a National Trust Property.

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Make time for your family

September is an exceptionally busy month for families, a time of change. Some little people are donning uniforms and heading off to school for the very first time, others are changing schools, making new friends and getting to know new teachers. It can all be a bit emotional for everyone involved. All the more reason to make family time special! It won’t be long before it’s Half Term and you can spend some quality family time experiencing some of the fantastic local activities over Halloween – just take a look at our What’s On Guide for all you need to know! Following recent local publicity, in this edition we highlight the issue of road safety around our primary schools. Several local villages have set up successful action groups and we talk to one about their initiatives and how they are trying to improve their kids safety on the trip to and from school as the days get shorter over the coming weeks. I would like to take a moment to reflect on the terrible events in Shoreham - my thoughts are with all the families and friends who have suffered such terrible losses. We’ve also checked out the hottest new café in Crawley that everybody’s talking about – and perhaps it’s not what you’d expect! With our usual family focused local news and those all essential listings, the Family Grapevine has all you need to see you through the Autumn. Wishing you all the best of luck with the new term!

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The News Crawley Centre gets a makeover

Major improvement plans for the centre of Crawley have been approved. Crawley Borough Council and West Sussex County Council are investing £3m revitalising Queens Square, with work starting early next year and expected to be completed by Autumn 2016. The scheme will redefine the Square as the heart of the town, creating a high quality, inviting, distinctive and enjoyable public space encouraging more people to visit.

Hollywood Bowl’s Facelift

Hollywood Bowl in Crawley Leisure Park has undergone a magnificent £500,000 refurbishment, and has been given a complete revamp worthy of its glittering namesake. Completed on 31st July, the Centre remained open for the duration of the project, celebrated with an exclusive VIP night event last night hosted by Marilyn Monroe, where guests were treated to champagne and cocktails, and sampled items from Hollywood Bowl’s menu. The redesigned Centre is a ‘new generation’ Hollywood Bowl, including 26 fully computerised lanes with plush leather seating, a fabulous new restaurant and bar, and a dazzling new décor celebrating all things Americana. In addition, an advanced scoring system means that players can share their scores on social media, and post their strikes on Facebook. Linked screens let everyone at the venue know when someone gets a strike too. A new booking system also allows visitors to invite Facebook friends to share a game with them when they book online, and can automatically ‘check in’ the party upon arrival.

and serves a variety of drinks and traditional and house speciality cocktails – perfect for relaxing after a particularly competitive game, or for a few drinks with friends. Tony Stone, General Manager of Hollywood Bowl, Crawley said: “We can’t wait for our customers to see the newlook centre. With high-tech features and lots of added Hollywood glamour, Crawley is a whole new entertainment haven.” Tony continued: “We’re taking bookings, so anyone who wants to book a lane or an area can visit www. hollywoodbowl.co.uk/crawley or call 0844 826 1457.”

Chestnut’s Sussex Cycle Ride

Get your spokes spinning for Chestnut Tree House’s annual cycling event - Chestnut Sussex 100! On Sunday 27 September, cyclists will take to the roads of East Sussex on a scenic but challenging sponsored ride. Starting at Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, you can choose between a 31km, 64km or 103km distance, raising vital funds along the way. Registration costs £35 and is also open to over-16s if accompanied by an adult. http://www.active.com/halland-eastsussex/cycling/races/ chestnut-sussex-100-2015

Holiday on Ice returns to UK for one week only with new show PASSION

Running from Tuesday 5th to Sunday 10th January at The Brighton Centre only, PASSION is an incredibly exciting entertainment experience focused around the lives of the show’s true stars, the skaters. Tickets go on sale on Friday 7th August priced from £15 for children and £22. Box office: www.brightoncentre.co.uk 0844 847 1538

Mud Monsters Run

The Mud Monsters Run is a 5km, 10km or 20km muddy obstacle run on Sunday 11 October in East Grinstead, in support of charities Chestnut Tree House Hospice and Action Medical Research. The course will take you across fields, up steep hills, through woodland, river crossings and deep muddy bogs. There are plenty of obstacles to keep you on your toes, from cargo nets, climbing walls, a water slide, ladder climbs, mud crawls, tyre walls, tunnels and much more. Entry fee is £35 but you can save 10% on your entry fee by using the discount code CHESTNUT. The minimum age is 13 for a max 10km run. For more info go to http://www.mudmonstersrun.co.uk/ There are also four new, exclusive VIP lanes, allowing visitors to get the a-list treatment and bowl in a plush, roped off area by booking a lane overlooked by one of their favourite Hollywood legends. Any of the Centre’s 22 additional lanes can be prebooked, and with booths in the restaurant or bar area, Hollywood Bowl is perfect for celebrations of all occasions - from nights out, work functions and informal team get togethers to teenage gatherings and children’s parties, where team members are always on hand to help set up ramps and in-lane bumpers that give the little ones a great chance of beating the adults. There is also a new look ‘Hollywood Diner’ - an in-house restaurant serving freshly-made American classics, including burgers handmade to a special recipe – and food and refreshment can be delivered directly to guests’ lanes while they play, so the fun doesn’t have to stop for refuelling. The Centre’s revamped bar houses a pool table area,

Local Nearly New Sales

There are some great nearly new sales coming up this Autumn with some fantastic bargains, and some great cakes to be had! Oriel High School, Maidenbower, Crawley is hosting one on Saturday 3rd October, 1011:30am, entry £1. Horsham’s North Heath Nearly New Sales are set for Sunday 18 October and 29 November at North Heath Hall, Mark Lane, 2:30pm to 4pm.

New Season at The Hawth

The Hawth’s new season has just been announced and so we thought this was the perfect time to let you know some of the exciting things you can look forward to at this vibrant venue. The Bodyguard starring Alexandra Burke comes to Crawley, direct from its smash-hit West End run - this exceptional show is only at The Hawth for two weeks and tickets are already selling fast. As well as this relative newcomer on the Musical scene, the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’ Blood Brothers returns for one week, with Marti Pellow and Maureen Nolan heading an incredible cast. Christmas (sorry, that word already), wouldn’t be complete without The Hawth’s spectacular pantomime and this year it’s a GIANT of a show! Jack and The Beanstalk stars ultimate baddie, Steve McFadden (EastEnders) and CBeebies’ Rebecca Keatley in a show that’s guaranteed to delight the whole family.

Spooky trails and ghostly tales with the National Trust in West Sussex

Tulleys Halloween haunts biggest yet

There’s something for everyone at Tulleys this Halloween which they claim will be their biggest and best yet. As owner Stuart Beare explains, “When the event began in the 90s it was aimed at families with older children. Over the years we have gradually expanded to appeal to younger children and adults.” The Pumpkin Patch will feature a number of activities for little ones with Hilda Hotchpotch and Wilfred Wagglewand telling spooky tales, fearsome fancy dress as well as live puppet shows, Bumpy Barrel Ride, and the Petrifying Play Area. The Spooktober Fest is aimed at 6-13 year olds and features three new haunts; The Darkness, Twisted Fun House and Terror Trail which will keep even the bravest of youngsters entertained. The more extreme Shocktober Fest this year has 4 new attractions; The Volt, The Chop Shop, The Field of Screams and The Nightshade Circus, as well as the return of the classic favourites for older teenagers and adults who want to be truly terrified!

Halloween Charity Abseil

The Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity are planning a Halloween-themed 100ft abseil at The Sandman Hotel, Crawley on Saturday 31st October 2015. You can be your own ghastly ghost or wicked witch; the scarier the better. Registration for the event closes on Friday 23rd October, with all participants required to be at least aged 13. If you’re up for the challenge you will need to pay a £30 deposit upon registration and raise a minimum

sponsorship of £100. For more information contact Catherine Bristow on 01403 780444 or email her at catherine.bristow@dvltrust.org.uk

It’s that time of year when bonfires are burning, chills run down your spine and things go bump in the night – it must be Hallowe’en! The atmospheric houses, gardens and wider estates of the National Trust are perfect locations for ghoulish goings on - for kids and adults alike - from Hallowe’en trails and haunted house workshops, to night-time ghost tours. There are all sorts of autumnal treats on offer too, such as Nymans’ Sensory Superpowers activity days with ranger

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local information matters Tom Hill, and of course kids can continue to take part in the 50 things to do before you’re 11¾ challenge. Walk through spectacular autumnal landscapes when you visit – past orchards laden with ripe apples and hedgerows brimming with fruit right for picking. Our woods are transformed into canopies of rich leaf colour in shades of buttery yellow, red and orange – a great place to search for shiny conkers and edible chestnuts. For autumn treats and ghoulish goings on in West Sussex take a look at our highlights: Nymans, West Sussex RH17 6EB, tel: 01444 405250 Spooky Nymans Trail | 24 October - 01 November, 10.30am – 3.30pm, normal admission plus £2 Join Ruby the Ranger or George the Gardener on a spooky quest around Nymans’ garden and woods this Hallowe’en. Follow George’s trail clues to discover some of Nymans’ strange and unusual creatures. Older explorers can take up Ruby’s trail, along muddy pathways down into the woods. Keep your eyes peeled and you may be able to tick off no.30 on your ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ list - hold a scary beast! Woodland workshop – Sensory Superpowers | 3, 26, 28 October, 10am – 3pm, children 8 yrs+, £20, book on 01444 405250 Adventurous Activities - see like a bird, hear like a deer, use your nose to track like a fox. Join our Ranger, Tom Hill, to learn about and explore Nymans Woods like never before. See like a bird of prey, hear like a deer and use your sense of smell to track a scent just like a woodland fox. This action packed adventure is full of games and activities that will put all of your senses to the test. Petworth House and Park, Petworth GU28 0AE, tel: 01798 342207 The Big Draw | 17 October - 1 November, 11am – 4.30pm Whatever your age or talent, let Petworth’s world-famous collection of art and sculpture inspire you to create your own arty Petworth Postcard. Grab a free blank postcard,

design your illustration, and have it displayed on our artists’ frames for visitors to enjoy. Bag of Bones! | 24 October – 1 November, 10.30am – 4pm, £3 per child A scary skeleton has been found in Petworth’s ancient parkland and we need your help to put the bones back together and lay our skeleton to rest. Haunted Houses | 29 and 30 October, 11am – 12.30pm & 2 – 3.30pm, £6 per child, book on 0844 249 1895 Let your imagination run horribly wild and make your own miniature haunted house, with petrifying peg doll or menacing monster. Uppark, South Harting GU31 5QR, tel: 01730 825415 Hallowe’en Quiz Trail | 24 October – 1 November, 10am - 5pm, £3 per trail, includes prize. Younger visitors can get into the ‘spirit’ of Hallowe’en as they set out on a spooky quiz trail around Uppark’s large gardens, leading to a prize. Ghost tour | 30 October, 7pm - 12.30am, £30, book on 01730 825415, price includes hot drink Join Uppark’s first ever ghost tour around the gardens and through the atmospheric servants’ tunnels. Our spirit expert will be using various forms of equipment to seek out signs of spirit activity. Woolbeding Countryside, Midhurst, tel: 01730 816638 Serpent Trail guided walk to celebrate 10th anniversary! 3, 4, 10, 11, & 18 October 10am – 4pm, £5 (discount if you’re doing all five days), book on 01730 816638 Woolbeding Countryside ranger, Fiona Scully, is leading guided weekend walks that will take you along the entire 64 miles of the Serpent Trail. Follow this trail through the beautiful heathland landscapes of West Sussex, as its snakes its way from Haslemere to Petersfield. Broken down into easy stages, you can join the walk at any section of the trail, or complete all three weekends. Transport will be provided back to the start of each section. Halloween Horror Trail | 29 October, 5 - 7pm, adults £4, children £3, book on 01730 816638

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Calling all Mini-Makers!

Come and join your ultimate arts and crafts hero Mister Maker for his first ever live theatre tour in the UK! The show is going to be packed with loads of arty fun, fantastic songs and there’s even a big ‘make’ for everybody to take part in. Joining Mister Maker on stage will be a wonderful supporting cast and, of course, The Shapes! Visit www. mistermakerlive.co.uk for full details. Mister Maker will be at the Capitol, Horsham on 18th October.

NEW SEASON Sun 4 October 2.30pm (Theatre)

Thu 29 & Fri 30 October (Studio) Thu & Fri 1.30pm, Fri 11.30am

The Basil Brush Show

Now Britain’s most loveable fox is back on the road along with his TV chum Mr Stephen (aka Chris Pizzey) in a brand new show Tue 6 October 1pm & 7pm (Studio)

The Falcon’s Malteser

by Anthony Horowitz An hilarious family film noir pastiche following the adventures of the hopelessly inept private detective Tim Diamond and his sharp-witted brother Nick. ‘barmy fun... don’t miss it.’ What’s On Mon 26 - Fri 30 October

Sway and Youth Theatre Half Term Workshops

Learn something new and have fun during the holidays… House and Lockin’ Workshop with Bagsy Workshops for 7-10 year olds (Mon 10am-10.50am) and 11 years plus (11am-12noon). Breakin’ Workshop with JP Omara Workshops for 7-10 year olds (Tue 10am-10.50am) and 11 years plus (11am-12noon). Unarmed Stage Combat Thu 10am-12noon Learn techniques and create fight choreography

Here Be Monsters

Join the villainous Captain Cut-Throat and his fearsome crew as they set sail through monsterinfested waters in search of a mysterious island crammed with jewels and gem stones. A thrilling new musical adventure bringing this exciting story to life.

BOX OFFICE 01293 553636 www.hawth.co.uk Sway Dance Children’s Classes

Lots of things to get involved with Jumping Beans for 1-3 year olds, Street Dance (4-16), Perform Drama and Singing (5-11), West End Masterclass, Ballet Tots and NATD classes.

The Hawth Youth Theatre

Weekly sessions exploring all aspects of theatre for ages 11-14 and 15-18. Enquire at Box Office.

Sat 5 December, 1pm & 3pm (Studio)

Town Mouse and Country Mouse

Celebrating over 30 years of outstanding children’s theatre, Pied Piper presents an enchanting and heartwarming telling of Aesop’s classic fable, packed full of fun, music and song. Suitable for ages 3–8 years. Fri 11 December-Sun 3 January (Theatre)

Steve McFadden Rebecca Keatley (CBeebies’ Let’s Play)

Jack and the Beanstalk

A Giant of a Pantomime! Starring everyone’s favourite baddie STEVE McFADDEN and children’s TV star REBECCA KEATLEY. Don’t miss out on the FI-FI-FO-FUN! Fri 18 & Sat 19 December (Studio) Fri & Sat 11.15am & 1.30pm and Sat 4.30pm

Dear Santa

Rod Campbell’s charming tale brought to life on stage with music, laughter and plenty of audience participation; plus the opportunity to meet Santa!

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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.

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First Aid

Cotton Woolies infant & child first aid courses 01403 823531 Enhance Services Limited, First Aid Courses for Adults 0845 226 2407 H&H First Aid Training, First Aid Course to suit your needs 07740 998789 Harmony at Home 01444 891677 RHHD-Training Services (Basic first aid courses) 07763 884478 St Johns Ambulance, Early Years Paediatric First Aid 01273 371510 St Johns Ambulance, Lifesavers Babies & Children 01273 371510 St Johns Ambulance, Seafever First Aid 01273 371510 The Parent Company, First Aid Courses from birth to 11yrs 020 7935 9635

Children with Disabilities

Ariel Special Needs acting 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 Play & Learn Plus for children who have a disability or addition needs, Thursday am Langley Green C&FC 01293 651747 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Sensory Room, Horsham C&FC

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

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

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

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 Carer 01243 777100 Carewatch, Horsham & Crawley, London Rd, Horsham 01403 252542 Dads United - Group for male carers & their children 01293 534297

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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

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The Benefits of Prenatal Massage Massage therapy during pregnancy is a wonderful complementary choice for prenatal care. It is a healthy way to heal the body, reduce stress and promote overall wellness. In addition, massage for pregnant women reduces stress on weight-bearing joints, encourages blood and lymph circulation, helps to relax nervous tension -- which aids better sleep -- and can help relieve depression or anxiety caused by hormonal changes. Massage for pregnant women offers a number of benefits, and it’s always a good idea to discuss symptoms with a therapist to ensure you get help where it’s needed. Key treatable symptoms might include: • Headaches can be relieved by focusing massage on the head, neck and shoulders. In addition, massage reduces the chances of migraines or tension headaches by relaxing trigger points and muscle spasms. • Muscle tension created by carrying the extra weight of a baby can be relieved by encouraging blood flow to the afflicted areas. This provides more nutrient-rich oxygen and also increases the flow of lymphatic fluid, which sweeps away toxins and metabolic waste.

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• Fatigue, backaches, leg cramps and swelling/oedema can all be relieved through various massage techniques. • Massage stimulates the release of serotonin, your body’s natural anti-pain chemical! This activity will help relieve all the usual aches and pains of pregnancy throughout the entire body. • Massage can also help lower blood pressure by reducing stress and anxiety Regular massage therapy not only helps diminish anxiety and discomfort but boosts relaxation as well. This ultimately can lead to improved sleep patterns, which are a major problem for pregnant ladies. Massage can really promote a deep and restful sleep! In addition, the serotonin, endorphins and dopamine released by the body in response to massage provide an extra helping of those natural wellbeing, good-feeling chemicals. No pregnancy is the same so laying positions will vary. Usually, massage is performed whilst the pregnant lady is on her side, surrounded by pillows to give maximum comfort and support. Massage can also be done in the sitting position, especially if the main focus is the head, neck and shoulders. We highly recommend mums-to-be to book a course of pregnancy massage treatments, which are suitable only for ladies past the 20 week mark. We find that the many physical and mental benefits that can be gained from regular treatments can make a positive difference to our pregnant clients.

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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Making our roads safer for our kids

by Mary Lou Burge

After 13 years of being a parent at our local village school, it’s time for my youngest son to move on. There will be many things that I shall miss, but the school run will certainly not be one! Over the years, having eventually found somewhere to park, I have battled with a double buggy, a pram and a toddler and 3 excitable little boys rushing out of school to catch up with their friends. And all of this on probably one of the busiest and most dangerous crossroads in the local area. In the past decade there seems to have been an explosion in the amount of road use, but also, more worryingly, a severe decline in respect for pedestrians around schools. The situation in the village of Turners Hill has got so bad in recent months that a new parent to the primary school, so incensed at the inconsiderate driving through the village, started the Turners Hill Dangerous Driving Action Group. With the backing of the school, local parents and village residents the Group has managed to achieve a huge amount in a short period of time. Here, David Pawsey has kindly written about the Group, what they and other local villages have achieved and some helpful advice for those wanting to try and improve road safety around their schools and keep their children safe as we go into the winter months. Whilst there will undoubtedly be some relief at sending children back to school after the long summer break, the new term can also bring concern to parents. Regardless of age, children are continually put at risk by dangerous and inconsiderate driving, whether from speeding on the roads where they live or inappropriate parking around their school. This is an issue that has received considerable local and media coverage in recent months. In my village a variety of vehicles have been filmed regularly speeding, at all times of the day and driving the wrong way around a roundabout that is perilously close to one of the entrances to the village’s primary school. This has resulted in the formation of Turners Hill Dangerous Driving Action Group which has tried to raise awareness of the issue of speeding in the village to both the police, the County Council as well as drivers themselves. Not far down the road in Copthorne, parents and school staff have become increasingly concerned with the number of cars that park on both the zig-zags outside the school and nearby yellow lines. As a result a group of parents have formed Copthorne Junior Road Safety Group. Fortunately neither school has experienced a serious accident but there are worrying near misses reported on a regular basis with children and accompanying adults being put at serious risk. And the arrival of the autumn term brings new dangers. According to the Royal Society of the Prevention of Accidents (Rospa) the combination of rural villages and the shortening days is a potentially deadly one. During the working week of the autumn and winter months, casualty rates peak between 8am-10am and 3pm-7pm, with the afternoon peak being higher - the key times when children are travelling to and from school. Road casualty rates increase with the arrival of darker evenings and worsening weather conditions. Every autumn when the clocks go back and sunset occurs earlier in the day, road casualties rise, with effects worse for the most vulnerable road users such as children and cyclists.

Rospa figures also show that more deaths occur on rural roads than on urban ones. In 2010, there were 1,046 fatal accidents on rural roads compared to over 572 on urban roads. Surveys have shown that drivers, especially younger and inexperienced ones, on rural roads drive with less care than they do on urban roads, because they think it is safer to break the speed limit on rural roads and they believe these roads are safer because they are quieter. Rural roads, which dominate West Sussex villages are narrow and often have no pavement or crossing facilities. The lack of lighting may also be an important contributory factor in increasing the likelihood of a severe child injury in rural areas; 12% of child casualties occur in areas of darkness on rural roads compared to just 1% on urban roads. Both Turners Hill Dangerous Driving Action Group and Copthorne Junior Road Safety Group have been putting pressure on the County Council and other authorities over their respective issues. This has involved peaceful protest, numerous emails and letters being sent to the authorities, using social media to highlight the cause, setting up an e-petition and forming links with local media. Copthorne Junior Road Safety Group have even made a video on the dangers of illegal parking outside a school, which at the time of writing has had in excess of 40,000 views. Turners Hill Dangerous Driving Action Group has achieved national coverage with the issues being reported in the Daily Mail, Mirror and Telegraph. However the most important factor is the collection of data. It’s an unfortunate cliché that serious injuries or death are the factors that are most likely to result in action being taken by the authorities. Any incident that does not involve the attendance of the emergency services is not necessarily recorded. As a result both Turners Hill Dangerous Driving Action Group and Copthorne Junior Road Safety Group have attempted to keep a record of any near misses and incidents of dangerous driving and parking to provide as evidence to the authorities, such as the County Council, to take action. As well as keeping their own records such incidents can be reported to the police through Operation Crackdown (www.operationcrackdown. org) who will contact the perpetrators if they feel it is necessary. In the case of Copthorne Junior School, the group have met with West Sussex County Council and are applying for a Traffic Regulation Order. If successful it will result in the road outside the school being closed at drop off and collection times, except for access to the staff car park, emergency vehicles and the occasional coach for school trips. In the case of Turners Hill Dangerous Driving Action Group have been successful in achieving a more regular police presence in the village and getting the County Council to replace a damaged 30mph sign that has been missing for a year. The group has also been trying to persuade parents to wear Hi-Viz vests, which have been sponsored by local company Cox Skips, when taking their children and picking them up from school. It may be a cliché but it is true: Be safe, be seen!

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If you are concerned about road safety near your child’s school there are a number of organisations that can help. Rospa: www.rospa.com/road-safety/ Operation Crackdown: www.operationcrackdown.org West Sussex County Council: www.westsussex. gov.uk/roads-and-travel/road-safety/ Brake: www.brake.org.uk Road Safety Support: www.roadsafetysupport.co.uk Axa insurance: www.axa.co.uk/roadsafeschools/ Nationwide Building Society: www. nationwideeducation.co.uk/safety-education/roadsafety/ With many thanks to David Pawsey of the Turners Hill Dangerous Driving Action Group for his research in compiling this feature.

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Wednesday am

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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

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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 Worth & Pound Hill Parent & Toddler, St Barnabas 01293 882939 Thursday pm 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

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Are you ready for School? This time last year saw a flurry of articles about children starting school without the basic skills they needed to be able to learn in the classroom. What shocked me most was that children were less able to speak audibly and be understood than they were a decade ago; and listening and attention skills had really declined. At that time I was just setting up Talking Tots West Sussex and the news articles confirmed to me that our classes are really important. It felt great to be doing something to make a difference to children’s lives and future learning. Since then, 100 local children from 12 months to 5 years have had fun honing their listening and attention ability at Talking Tots. This includes my twin boys who are off to reception class this year and, although they will be among the youngest in the intake, I’m confident they’re ready (although I can’t say the same about me). Why are listening skills important? Being able to listen and pay attention is fundamental to learning. Small children have notoriously short attention spans so taking action to help develop these skills in early life enables effective, age-appropriate development. Of course, every parent knows that just because a child knows how to listen, it doesn’t mean they will. Especially when they are being asked to get ready for bed!

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How can parents help? Although our children will continue to ignore us when they are doing something they consider to be more interesting than going to bed, there are things we can do to help improve their listening skills: Play listening games. You could get two shakers and give one to your child. Whisper ‘I’m going to shake my shaker quietly’ and demonstrate. Then say loudly ‘I’m going to shake it loudly’ and demonstrate again. Switch from one to the other a number of times. Encourage your child to copy. For older children, shake the shaker slowly and ask them to count the shakes with you and then copy what you did. You can extend this game by shaking different patterns of numbers (e.g. two shakes, pause, two more shakes).

I’m looking forward to hearing about this year’s cohort in the news and hope that things are improving for our children. My good news is that with my boys going off to school, I can now offer more classes during the week so please look out for our new classes in Crawley, Horsham and Billingshurst. The full class schedule is on our website. Written by Jeanette Harwood, owner Talking Tots West Sussex. For more information on our classes, please contact jeanette@talkingtots.info www.talkingtots.info

Read stories to your child and talk about the pictures. Ask questions afterwards to see how much he’s understood. Don’t wait to long for an answer – if your child isn’t sure, just go back to the pictures and talk about them again. Model good listening. When your child talks, try to give them all your attention. Put down your phone; establish eye contact and listen. Ask questions about what he’s said and give him time to answer. Summarise what he said to show understanding. Turn off the TV when you’re not watching a programme. It’s distracting and linked to attention difficulties.

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A broad and balanced education

Arunside Primary School is a happy and supportive community school close to the centre of Horsham, and was originally opened in 1967 to 178 pupils. The school takes its name from the River Arun, which meanders along two sides of the boundary of the extensive school grounds. The wonderful facilities and fantastic surroundings on offer at Arunside enable the school to provide a wealth of learning opportunities for its pupils. The school’s recent “Good” OFSTED report in December 2013 states: “Arunside is a good school with all groups of pupils making good progress from their starting points. Teaching is good with imaginative activities capturing all pupils interest that develop their literacy and numeracy skills well. Pupils benefit greatly from the excellent teamwork between teachers and assistants with the Headteacher providing clear and resolute leadership. Governors provide effective support and challenge.”

The aim of Arunside is to give every child a broad and balanced education, both academically and socially, whilst helping each child develop as a successful learner, confident individual and

responsible citizen. Children at the school are seen as individuals, and the school believes that a positive relationship between children, parents, carers and teaching staff is essential.

If you would like to find out more about Arunside, please visit the website http://www. arunside.w-sussex.sch.uk or phone the school office on 01403 263919 to arrange a visit.

Arunside has always been commended on its friendly and caring atmosphere, fantastic learning environment and for providing an enriching and truly creative curriculum which encourages the children to thrive both personally and academically. Lessons are interesting and diverse, covering a range of topics from fire and ice to ancient civilisations and from Kenya to the planets. School trips support these exciting themes and include a residential trip in year 4. In 2013, the school was expanded from one form entry to two form entry, in order to support the increasing number of houses being built in the area. The building work was completed in 2014, and alongside the extra classrooms, the finished school includes a spacious library, ICT suite, food technology room, music room and larger sports hall with new equipment. The expansion has enabled the school to provide places for children across all of Horsham and from a variety of backgrounds.

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There is a big world to explore! Our Junior School is the ‘right’ choice

There are so many benefits to learning another language and with new reports springing up all the time, it’s a hard fact to ignore. From students scoring better results in all subjects - not just languages, earning more once they start working and even keeping certain illnesses at bay, right through to the practicalities of choosing to work in other countries or the simple pleasures of getting more from your holiday; knowledge of another language is a wonderful skill to have.

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At Arunside Primary School, we pride ourselves on offering each child a happy and calm start to school life, in our new and recently refurbished classrooms and outside learning zones. The children say that:  Learning is fun and exciting.

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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

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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

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The key is confidence

Starting school is a big step for any child and Copthorne Prep’s Nursery places particular importance on ensuring that new pupils quickly settle into their wonderful school community. The Coach House Nursery is a warm and stimulating environment preparing children for their school years ahead.

which can be gained from art, music, sport or drama, as well as from the pursuit of academic excellence.” The joy of learning and the fun of childhood exploration are shared throughout a nurturing school community where every child is encouraged to try everything and do his or her best.

Welcoming children from the age of two, the classes provide the perfect environment for early learning. Children enjoy happy, secure, caring surroundings where class sizes are small to ensure that social, academic and creative skills are built and nurtured. Excellent relationships are established between parents and teachers, who work together to make certain all children fulfil their academic and social potential.

Copthorne Prep is an IAPS school for boys and girls aged 2-13 years, with flexi boarding available. They participate in the Nursery Voucher Scheme and before & after school care is available for all. The next Open Morning is Saturday 3rd October. If yo would like to visit the school, please contact the Registrar on 01342 712311.

Copthorne Prep head, Chris Jones, is a firm believer that the key to education is confidence. “Confidence comes from success

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Youth comes to The Hawth

The Hawth’s brand new Youth Theatre opens its doors with free trial sessions on 3 and 10 September before the first term begins on 17 September.

As the only Youth Theatre in the area based in its own professional Theatre, members of THYT will be in the unique position of working towards performances and showcases on their very own stage as well as enjoying discounted ticket prices to selected specialist workshops and professional productions at The Hawth.

Led by theatre professional Sarah Slator, the weekly sessions will explore all aspects of theatre, including acting, voice and movement and will run on Thursdays at 5pm (11-14 years) and SC5 Crawley mm x 125 1Everyone 23/02/2015 11:07 Page 1 Hawth Youth 7.15pm (15-18Advert years).95 The free trial mm.qxp_Layout sessions will is welcome at The also follow the same format. Theatre. All members need is enthusiasm

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and commitment and we’ll provide the rest. Sarah Slator, The Hawth Youth Theatre leader says, “We aim to produce high quality youth productions and provide opportunities for members to develop and refine skills and build confidence.”

To find out more about joining email hawthyt@ parkwoodtheatres.co.uk. To book your place at the free trial sessions please call The Hawth Box Office on 01293 553636.

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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.

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“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) In addition to all our in house classes, workshops, shows, demonstrations and examinations, Students have the opportunity to participate in Charity Stagecoach Showcases, National Performances and local and national choir and dance events. Stagecoach Crawley and Horsham have provided the Children’s Choir for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the Hawth Theatre for its past five visits. Stagecoach runs classes on Saturdays in Crawley and Horsham and is now enrolling for the Autumn 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 young people aged 6-18 years the chance to take part in a FREE TRIAL on Saturday 19th September. Main School 2pm-5pm places available. If you would like to take up this offer please contact Jo at Stagecoach Crawley on 01403 259132 or email crawley@ stagecoach.co.uk *please note that class sizes are limited to 18 students so book early to avoid disappointment

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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 6 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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local information matters a Restaurant Review

A different taste for Crawley There’s a new joint in Crawley that everybody’s talking about. In fact it has impressed so many people with its deliciously fresh flavours that it’s now rated the No.1 eaterie in town on Trip Advisor, as well as having a 5 star hygiene rating. But despite its name, Fat Boys Joint is not another Americanstyle diner. The owners actually have a love for Afghan food that they want to share with the uninitiated and decided to come up with something rather different. And different it is! The café’s décor is an odd contrast to the authenticity of the food. As we sat in our leather-clad booth, it struck me that it looked more like a trendy US burger joint with its industrial look of stripped wood, exposed copper pipes and brickwork, and upturned metal pails as lampshades. In fact the only touch of the East were a few little North African lanterns hanging up by the serving bar. The extremely helpful and attentive serving staff suggested we try the Traditional Pukhtun Lunch which consisted of a main dish with sauces, salad, naan and a drink at the incredible value price of £5.99. My hungry holiday boy companions tried the tandoori oven cooked Chicken and Lamb Tikke which was cooked to perfection and in nice large pieces. I had the Chapli Beef Kebab which was rather like a flat spicy meatloaf, and absolutely melt in the mouth delicious. The naan breads were possibly the most enormous we’d ever seen and beautifully warm and fluffy.

for 2 people or £75 for 4 – and that includes drinks and ice cream! It’s crammed full of their specialities, one of which is Kabuli Pulao, the Afghan national dish, of steamed rice with lamb, raisins and carrots. And you also get their extra whopper sized naan! Some dishes sound familiar from Indian cuisine, but Afghan food is more subtly spiced and lightly fragranced and some of Fat Boys recipes have been passed down from generation to generation and are full of gastronomic surprises! Do bear in mind that this is an alcohol-free zone, but there are plenty of authentic drinks like Iced Afghan Tea and Mango Lassi to compliment the food, and their Mango Juice is imported straight from Pakistan. We did have to wait quite a while for our food, but it was explained when we ordered that everything was freshly cooked from order, and it was certainly worth the wait. The other thing to remember is that they only take cash – although there’s a rather convenient cash point next door if you forget! I thought as a nation we’d crossed all culinary frontiers, but Fat Boys has proved we have more to discover and we can be extremely grateful that they have brought it right to our door! I just can’t wait to go back!

But probably the best way of truly experiencing what Fat Boys has to offer is to try their extensive tasting menu at £35

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Golf

Cottesmore Golf & Country Club, Pease Pottage 01293 520321

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Horsham Golf 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 Horsham GC 01403 271053 K2 Crawley 01293 585300 Lynx Trampolining Club, Horsham 01403 710925 Trampolining classes, Broadbridge Heath Leisure 01403 211311

local information matters

Calling all private landlords! Have you protected your tenants from fire? New smoke alarm laws are coming into force! Landlords are being urged to act now to ensure they are ready for new safety laws that will protect their tenants and save dozens of lives a year. The new regulations will make it compulsory for all landlords to fit smoke alarms in rented homes and are expected to come into effect from 1st October 2015, subject to Parliamentary approval.

times more likely to die in a fire in the home if there is no working smoke alarm and over the next 10 years it is estimated that the new laws will result in 231 fewer deaths and 5,860 less injuries. To help landlords comply with the new regulations West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has a limited number of free smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to give out to relevant landlords whose properties currently do not have alarms. Nicki Peddle, Safer Communities Manager for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, said: “We are keen to work with local landlords to improve the safety of tenants across West Sussex. Landlords need to be clear that from October they have a legal responsibility to ensure that their properties are fitted with appropriate fire and carbon monoxide detectors.

Under the new laws smoke alarms must be fitted on every floor of the property as well as carbon monoxide alarms in properties which burn solid fuels. Landlords must check the alarms are working at the start of every new tenancy with potential penalties of up to £5,000 if they do not comply. Fire and rescue services across the country have been campaigning for many years for the legislation to be introduced. While overall smoke alarm ownership in the country stands at around 90%, those living in private rented homes are far less likely to have a working smoke alarm. Statistically people are four

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

contact your landlord so they can take action to comply with the new regulations. “Of course once the alarms are fitted it is important for tenants to test them regularly, ideally once a week, by pushing the test button on the alarm. If you are a landlord in West Sussex wishing to apply for a free smoke detector or carbon monoxide alarm you can do so via an online application or visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire for more information.

“We only have a limited supply of free alarms to support landlords in meeting the new legislation so all applications will be prioritised according to risk. “If you a tenant living in a rented property without a working smoke detector, we’d urge you to

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

Leisure & Sport for Disabled & Special Needs Children

Causeway Opportunity Playgroup, Horsham 01403 269548 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 585350 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 & Buddies - activity groups for 0-18 yrs 01403 218888 Sunbeam Disability Swim Club 07929 267593

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Sussex Cricket Disability Hub www. sussexcricket.co.uk/disability-hub-flyer 01273 827104 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

local information matters 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

Music

Early Years Music fun for 3 to 6 years 01243 642361 Need a musical Instrument from £15 a term 01243 642361 West Sussex Music Centres, develop your music skills 01243 642361 West Sussex Music Service, Primary Ages 5-11 01243 642361 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 Black Down & Marley Common 01428 683207 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 Christ’s Hospital School Museum, Horsham 01403 247528

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 Godstone Farm, Godstone 01883 742546 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 Ladyland Farm 01293 784469 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 Gardens, 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

Rainbows Brownies and Guides www.girlguiding.org.uk Scout Association 020 8433 7100 Turners Hill/Crawley Down Scout Group www.thcdscouts.org.uk West Sussex Scouts www. westsussexscouts.org.uk West Sussex Scouts County Office 01798 831110

Pottery

Swimming & Snorkelling

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.scouts-horshamwest.org.uk Horsham Weald Scout District www.horshamwealdscouts.org

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

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

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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 07921 517692

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