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is back. On for two days at the Walled Gardens in Tilgate park. Journey through the snowy maze to find Santa’s Grotto and pick up your free hot chocolate. Fri 5-9pm Sat 3-7pm Tulleys Christmas - 25 Nov - 24 Dec - bring your family to enjoy a magical and unique Christmas for all ages. Check website for exact dates and times www. tulleyschristmas.co.uk Tulleys Ice Skating - 25 Nov - 24 Dec - Check website for exact dates and times www. tulleyschristmas.co.uk

Christmas at Amberley Museum Meet Father Christmas and enjoy festive activities

2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th and 21st December.

Pre-book your tickets to meet Father Christmas or explore Christmas at the Museum Tickets available online or call 01798 831370 Station Road, Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT office@amberleymuseum.co.uk

www. amb er le ymuseum.co.uk Get your Christmas on track with a visit to the Bluebell Railway. Santa will be on hand with a present for all the children and a mince pie for the grown-ups. Because Santa is using the steam train this year he has left his Reindeer at the Station and they are looking forward to meeting everyone! Travel through the Sussex countryside on a steam train to Horsted Keynes Station and enjoy Victorian Fairground entertainment at Horsted Keynes Station. Bring a letter to Santa and post it in his special post box. Visit www.bluebell-railway.com for more information and to book.

in residence. Visit the house during one of the extended twilight opening evenings to see the house and see the Winter Tree lit up in all their glory. On Twilight openings the property is open until 6pm. These take place on Sat 25 & Sun 26 Nov, Sat 2 & Sun 3 Dec, Sat 9 & Sun 10 Dec, and Sat 16 to Fri 22 Dec. Younger visitors can visit Woodland Santa this Christmas and join Santa in his grotto to listen to Christmas stories with hot chocolate and get an early present. £6.50 Booking essential: by phone 0344 2491895 or at www. nationaltrust.org.uk/standen

Christmas Nearly New Sale 25 Nov - We’ve just had a really busy Autumn sale and are already getting tables booked for our Christmas sale. It’s a great opportunity to have a clear out and sell your great quality toys, baby and child clothes, maternity wear and baby equipment. 1.30pm 3.00pm. Millais School, Depot Road

Ariel Drama Academy Othellos Showcase, Hawth Theatre - 19 Nov - Following a year of hard work, see Ariel Othellos shine as they take to the stage for their annual showcase. Inspirational, funny, creative and emotive are all words that have been used to describe previous performances from these talented performers. Covering dance, acting and singing it’s an evening not to be missed. Over 100 students will be performing along with their Buddies and this year they will also be supported by Ariel’s amazing Musicality Choir. www.hawth.co.uk

Twilight Christmas at Standen National Trust, East Grinstead - 25 - 26 Nov, 2 - 3 Dec, 9 - 10 Dec, 16 - 22 Dec - This Christmas the house at Standen will be traditionally decorated in the style of Christmas through the ages, showing how Christmas was celebrated during the different decades that the Beale family were

Sew n Beads Twilight Christmas Market - 24 Nov - 25 Nov - Sew n Beads Twilight Christmas Market

Santa’s Grand Arrival at Squire’s Crawley - 26 Nov - Santa is coming to town! Come and greet him as he makes his grand arrival at 11am on Sunday 26 November at Squire’s Crawley! Santa will be arriving in style in our Squire’s heritage van to greet his excited audience before opening his festive grotto where he will be handing out presents! Tickets for the grotto cost £5 per child with £1 from every sale being donated to Crawley’s charity of the year ‘The Olive Tree Cancer Support Centre’. www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk Christmas at Sheffield Park, National Trust - 1 Dec - 4 Jan Decorated trees in the garden and a fun children’s trail help tell the stories of Sheffield Park. www. nationaltrust.org.uk/christmas Christmas at Amberly Museum - 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 21 Dec Meet Father Chistmas and explore Christmas at the Museum www.amberleymuseum.co.uk MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS at Godstone Farm! - 2 Dec - 24 Dec - This December Father Christmas is returning to his special festive Christmas Cabin at Godstone Farm along with his team of brilliant Elves and a sleigh load of pressies to create memories to last a life time. Experience the magic of Father Christmas on selected days in December including Christmas Eve when Father Christmas will be heading off to deliver presents to children all over the world. This magical

experience sold out last year so make sure you book your time slot early to avoid disappointment. Book online 5 days or more in advance and receive 10% off! For more information, click here or call 01883 742546. http:// godstonefarm.co.uk/news/events Christmas Family Trail, Nymans National Trust - 2 Dec - 2 Jan Inspired by traditional nursery rhymes, follow a trail through the garden to discover more about the stories behind some of our well loved nursery rhymes and characters. Normal admission applies. £1 per trail. www. nationaltrust.org.uk/christmas Horsham Christmas Market - 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 Dec - These Christmas Special Markets feature festive entertainment and live music, alongside a wonderful range of seasonal food, drink, treats and gifts. More information about the market and music on the bandstand can be found at www. horshammarkets.co.uk Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Hawth Theatre - 8 Dec 7 Jan - Don’t miss the spectacular, fun-packed, family pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs starring the hugely popular TV star Stephen Mulhern (Catchphrase, Saturday Night Takeaway), our hilarious Dame Michael J Batchelor and a top quality cast. From the same producers that brought you last year’s Box Office smash-hit Peter Pan, Snow White promises to be wonderful entertainment with stunning costumes and scenery and a genuinely funny script. Tickets are already selling fast, so book now for the funniest and most spectacular show of the year! www.hawth.co.uk Jack and the Beanstalk, The Capitol, Horsham - 8 Dec - 31 Dec - A brand new GIANT of a pantomime for Christmas 2017! The Capitol presents this wonderful tale of good triumphing over evil with everyone’s favourite story of Jack Trott, a boy from the village becoming a hero and winning Princess Apricot’s heart. www.thecapitolhorsham.com Christmas Crafts, Sheffield Park National Trust - 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec - Make a Chinese fan decoration inspired by the 3rd Earl’s favourite pantomime and hang it on one of our

Santa Cruises, The Wey & Arun Canal Trust - 10, 17,21,22,23 Dec Meet Santa on the Wey & Arun Canal at Loxwood www.weyandarun.co.uk

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Oh yes it is! The Panto Season is back! Don’t miss the spectacular, fun-packed, family pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs starring the hugely popular TV star Stephen Mulhern. Stephen Mulhern is one of the most in demand television presenters around today with a string of smash hit television shows including Catchphrase and Britain’s Got More Talent. This will be his third time starring in The Hawth pantomime. Michael J Batchelor is back as Crawley’s favourite dame. He (or should that be she?) first appeared at The Hawth in 2013 as one half of two truly ugly sisters and has returned as Nurse Nellie in Sleeping Beauty (2014/15) and Mrs Smee in last year’s record breaking Peter Pan. Crawley-born Lauren Cocoracchio first performed in The Hawth pantomime in 2014, when she won the title role in Sleeping Beauty after attending an open audition at the theatre. This year, Lauren is back as the eponymous Snow White and will no doubt delight audiences once again. From the same producers that brought you last year’s Box Office smash-hit Peter Pan, Snow White promises to be wonderful entertainment with stunning costumes and scenery and a genuinely funny script. Last year’s pantomime broke all box office records and was seen by over 32000 people and tickets are already selling fast, so book now for the funniest and most spectacular show of the year! Book your tickers now: 01293 553636 and www.hawth.co.uk

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godstonefarm.co.uk them in the spectacular world of professional dance. Journey through the magical night with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince, meet the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy in the beautiful Land of Sweets. Suitable for all ages. Running time: 50 mins) with photo opportunity with dancers on stage after show. www.hawth.co.uk trees. Booking essential. www. nationaltrust.org.uk/christmas Santa Cruises, The Wey & Arun Canal Trust - 10, 17,21,22,23 Dec - Meet Santa on the Wey & Arun Canal at Loxwood www.weyandarun.co.uk Christmas Carol Concert, Sheffield Park National Trust - 10 Dec - Enjoy traditional family carols with “The Knole Singers” www. nationaltrust.org.uk/christmas That’ll be the Day: Christmas Show, Hawth Theatre - 18 Dec Topped with lashings of Christmas spirit get ready to party as That’ll Be The Day returns with its brand new Christmas show! The UK’s most popular rock ‘n’ roll variety show celebrates the festive season with all your favourite Christmas classics from the ‘50s, ‘60s & ‘70s, plus plenty of hilarious comedy! ‘The best rock n roll show on the road!’ Time Out. www.hawth.co.uk

Maypoles to Mistletoe, Hawth Theatre - 19 Dec - 20 Dec Martyn Wyndham Read, Sue Mills, Carolyn Robson, Mike Nicholson, Jim Farr, Dick Streeter, Tony Elphick, The Broadwood Men, Magog, The Rusper Mummers and The Maypole Band return to The Hawth to celebrate the seasons of the year in verse, music, drama, dance and song. www.hawth.co.uk The Nutcracker, Hawth Theatre 21 Dec - 23 Dec - After sellout tours, Let’s All Dance is delighted to be presenting this much-loved Christmas classic for the festive season once again. With dazzling dancing, all the famous characters and sumptuous music, this shortened version is a perfect treat for the whole family. Let’s All Dance makes high-quality ballet accessible and fun for children. Fantastic dancers, crystal-clear storytelling and stunning visuals enchant audiences of all ages, immersing

Holiday on Ice TIME, Brighton Centre - 5 Jan - 14 Jan Experience the wonder of a brand new world of music, light and visual effects in a trail-blazing Holiday on Ice extravaganza. You’ll have the time of your life! Embrace the magic in a story book spectacle of world-class performances and dazzling choreography. Let us take you back in time on a journey to the memorable moments we all cherish; first kiss, a long lost love, one unforgettable holiday, a party under the stars with friends and loved ones. For more information brightoncentre.co.uk Dance to the Music, Hawth Theatre - 12 Jan - ‘Dance to the Music’ is a new exciting “must see” dance show like no other! Created by and starring Kristina Rihanoff - one of the most renowned dancers and choreographers from the popular BBC1 ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ TV show. Featuring a full cast of 8 dancers, including former

‘Strictly’ professionals, Robin Windsor, and Oksana Platero. Plus two amazing singers, Chris Maloney (X Factor finalist), and singer/songwriter, Beth Sherburn. Expect to see dance styles including, the Argentine Tango, Rock-n-Roll, Contemporary Ballet, Salsa and more… www.hawth.co.uk The Kite Runner, Hawth Theatre - 20 Feb - 24 Feb - Following an outstanding West End run, this unforgettable theatrical tour-deforce comes to Crawley. Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship which spans cultures and continents, follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption. Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of war and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament. But neither Hassan nor Amir can foresee the terrible incident which will shatter their lives forever. www. hawth.co.uk

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First Aid The Brighton Centre is delighted to announce that the worldrenowned show, Holiday on Ice, which has been running for over 73 years, will be returning to Brighton in January 2018 with new spectacular production, TIME. Celebrating ‘the best and most memorable times of our lives’, the show is described as a photo album filled with ‘snapshots’ of memories we all share in common - falling in love, a first kiss, dancing ‘til dawn, a memorable night on the town, a great vacation, a thrilling adventure, and everyone’s wish to slow down time as it goes by too fast! Directed and choreographed by David Liu, who is renowned for his innovative and exciting choreography, TIME will open at The Brighton Centre on Friday 5 January and run until 14 January 2018. Costume designer, Michael Sharpe joins the Holiday on Ice team for this production bringing with him his iconic style after designing for famous stars including Annie Lennox, The Pet Shop Boys, Jessie J, Russell Brand, Vogue UK, Darcey Bussell, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lopez, Keira Knightley and The Spice Girls, to name but a few. For the first time ever, the music, an essential element in the show, will feature well-known songs from the Universal Music Publishing catalogue - a unique and exciting collaboration between companies - as well as the traditional ‘familiar’ tunes that Holiday on Ice fans know and love. Holiday on Ice has become the most famous brand of entertainment on ice for over seven decades with a record number of 328 hundred million visitors. The well-established production guarantees quality performances from Olympic skaters. Tickets can be purchased from www.brightoncentre.co.uk or by contacting the box office on 0844 847 1538. Family and group discounts available.

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Special Needs & Learning Difficulties

Ariel Special Needs acting classes 01444 254466 Auditory Verbal UK- helping deaf babies and children listen and talk 01869 325000 Brighton, Hove & West Sussex Deaf Children’s Society www.bhwsdcs.org.uk Child Development Centre, special needs, Crawley 01293 600351 Childrens Outreach Services, up to 19 yrs 01737 354344 Crawley Portage Services, preschool children 01293 572480 Early Action for Autism: 1:1 ABA therapy - 07400 608998 Early Support Programme 0845 602 2260 Face to Face 01342 832123 Family Link Scheme, for children with learning difficulties 01403 225918 Guide Dogs for the Blind Association 01293 523525 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 01403 224444 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield 01293 651747 Special Educational Needs Team 01273 293552 The Southern Centre for Learning Difficulties 01403 271129 The Springboard Project 01403 218888 West Sussex Deaf Children’s Society 01293 436783 West Sussex Mental Healthline 01903 820202

Mediation

Children’s Meditation on Stillness age 5+ to 16 years. Sue Mills 07801 854300

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 Monday - Broadfield C&FC (Drop in) 01293 651777 Monday - Langley Green & Ifield C&FC (Drop in) 01293 651747 Monday - Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Tuesday - Broadfield C&FC (app only) 01293 651777 Wednesday - Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Friday - Broadfield C&FC (app only) 01293 651777 Friday - Bewbush C&FC (app only) 01293 651760 Friday - Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Sussex Children’s Centre 0844 967 0362

Bereaved Parents

Cruse, Bereavement Care 01293 531191 Dinkie Dannies, stillborn baby 3D hand & feet casts, from 20wks+ 07594 665476 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 Cornerways Fostering Services 01293 826 830 County Adoption Team 01403 229553 Kindercare 01444 240247

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Useful numbers and emergency contacts West Sussex Wellbeing Hubs can offer further support to keep you and your family healthy. Visit www.westsussexwellbeing.org. uk or call

Crawley ..... 01293 585317

Horsham ..... 01403 215111 .............................................................. For social care support enquiries or for information on telecare services which may help you to live independently call Adults’ CarePoint on 01243 642121 or visit the

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 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 Ass 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 - Development Reviews (appointments) Maidenbower C&FC 01293 651720 Monday - Development Reviews (appointments) Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 Monday - Development Reviews (appointments) Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Monday - Development Reviews (appointments) Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Monday am - Roffey C&FC 01403 223524 Monday pm - (2nd & 4th Weeks) Southwater C&FC 01403 213570

West Sussex social care information and advice website

www.westsussexconnecttosupport.org For more information on how to keep your home warm, reduce energy usage and save money visit www.wetsussexenergy.co.uk .............................................................. Call the NHS non-emergency 24 hour helpline for advice if you feel unwell on 111 .............................................................. Keep an eye on weather forecasts so you

Tuesday - Development Reviews (appointments) Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Tuesday - Development Reviews (appointments) Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Tuesday - Development Reviews (appointments) Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Tuesday - Development Reviews (appointments) Northgate C&FC 01293 651760 Tuesday - Physiotherapy (appointments) Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Tuesday pm - Needles C&FC 01403 213590 Tuesday pm - Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Wednesday am - Child Health Clinic Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Wednesday am - Child Health Clinic Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 Wednesday - Development Reviews (appointments) Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Wednesday - Development Reviews (appointments) Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Wednesday - Development Reviews (appointments) Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Wednesday - Immunisation (appointments) Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Wednesday - Physiotherapy (appointments) Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 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 - Child Health Clinic Maidenbower C&FC 01293 651720 Thursday - Development Reviews (appointments) Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Thursday - Development Reviews (appointments) Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Thursday - Development Reviews (appointments) Northgate C&FC 01293 651760

can stock up on food and prescription medicine. Forecasts are available 24 hours a day from the Met Office on 0370 900 0100 or www.metoffice.gov.uk .............................................................. In case of a power cut call the advice helpline on 105 if you think you might need extra help and support during power cuts, sign up for the priority service register with the electricity power provider for your area. UK Power Networks .......... 0800 169 9970 SSE Power Distribution ..... 0800 294 3259

Thursday - Development Reviews (appointments) 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 - Development Reviews (appointments) Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Friday - Development Reviews (appointments) Northgate C&FC 01293 651760 Friday - Development Reviews (appointments) Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Friday - Physiotherapy (monthly appointments) Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Friday am - Child Health Clinic Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Friday am - Child Health Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Friday am - Breastfeeding Clinic, Roffey C&FC, Godwin Way Midwives & Doulas Monday - Midwife (appointments) Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 Wednesday - Midwife (appointments) Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Wednesday - Midwife (appointments) Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 Friday - Midwife (appointments) Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Abraca Doula 07714 215372

Doulas

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

Pregnancy Massage

A Smooth Soothe 07909 994211 Holistic Mama Holistic Baby 07575 301904

Loving Touch , Lisa Tilley MICHT 01403 262807 Mellow Mama 07968 695226

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 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 Positive Birth Movement Group www.positivebirthmovement.org

Baby & Childrenswear Harmony at Home Children’s Boutique, High Street, Lindfield 01444 482393 Love Baby Boutique, Peglar Way Crawley 0751 488630 My Little Pickle - online designer clothes company www. mylittlepickle.co.uk

Toys & Gifts

Harmony at Home Children’s Boutique, High Street, Lindfield Love Baby Boutique, Peglar Way Crawley 0751 488630 My Little Pickle - online designer clothes company www.mylittlepickle.co.uk

Babies

Breastfeeding Support (Wedneday 1.00pm-2.30pm) Maidenbower C&FC 01293 651720 Breastfeeding Support ( Friday 11.00am-1.00pm) Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Association of Breastfeeding Mothers 0870 4017711 Baby Club (Teen Parent Group), Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 BLISS, Baby Life Support Systems, Crawley 01293 600300

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Breastfeeding Support, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Breastfeeding Support, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Breastfeeding Support drop-in, Northgate Cry-sis helpline for crying & very demanding babies 08451 228669 Discover Baby, Bewbush C&FC (10..00-11.30am) 01293 651760 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, Bewbush Community Nursery 01293 522030 Baby Massage by Busylizzy 01403 333959 Baby Massage. 1-1/small group tuition. Sally Chrusciel 07933 291503 Baby Massage, 4 week courses, Horsham Nursery School CF&C 01403 224444 Experienced IAIM Instructor Claire Hunting 01403 257182 First Nurture Baby Massage 07933 291503 Holistic Mama Holistic Baby 07595 301904 ‘Loving Touch’ Baby Massage Horsham & Crawley 01403 262807

Baby Groups

Baby Sensory, 0-13mnths Crawley 07967 107898 Baby Sensory, 0-13mnths Horsham 07590 848118 Copthorne Cots2Tots 01342 716856

Discover Baby Broadfield C&FC (Monday am) 01293 651777 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

Baby & Toddler Sign

Baby Signing by Busylizzy, Horsham Pavilions 01403 333959 Musical Hands - Maidenbower Community Centre 01293 400569 Sing & Sign 01403 452342 or 07984 471547

Baby Yoga

Baby Yoga by BusyLizzy 01403 333959 Holistic Mama Holistic Baby 07595 301904 LooseYoga Classes 07930 406878 Loving Touch , Lisa Tilley MICHT 01403 262807 Mummy&Me Yoga by Busylizzy 01493 333959 Musical Hands 01293 400569

Baby Classes

Baby Sensory, 0-13mnths Crawley 07967 107898 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 or 07984 471547 Baby Rhymetime Time at Libraries Billingshurst Library 01403 783145 Broadfield Library 01293 543298 Crawley Library 01293 651751 Horsham Library 01403 224353 Southwater Library 01403 734660

Childcare Advice

Harmony at Home Childcare Consultancy 01444 212599

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

Childminders & Babysitting

ABC Childminding - Call Vicky 07843 160021 BabyHands Babysitting local, friendly, reliable 07745 379760 West Sussex Family Information Service - current lists 01243 777807 Familytimeuk, Langley Green 01293 536697 Flutterby’s Childminding 01293 407603 Harmony at Home Babysitters 01444 212599 Jack & Gill Registered Childminders 01403 822659 Little Angels Childminding Group, Furnace Green 07758 010512 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

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Weekly Toddler Groups Monday am

Baby Music by Busylizzy, (3m walking) K2, Crawley 01403 333959 Baby Music by Busylizzy, (3m - walking) Horsham Pavilions 01403 333959 Childminders Drop In, (check dates) Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Childminders Drop In, Maidenbower C&FC 01293 651720 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 Information and Play, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Information and Play, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Jumping Beans, 1-2 year olds 01293 553636 Jumping Beans, 3 year olds 01293 553636 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 Magic Carpet (Interactive Sensory Play) (Booking) Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Messy Monday, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594Mums & Mites, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Mummy&Me Aerobics by Busylizzy, (Non walkers) Horsham Pavilions 01403 333959 Mummy&Me Aerobics by Busylizzy, (Non walkers) K2, Crawley 01403 333959 Music Bus, St.Barnabas Church, East Grinstead 01403 750306 Music Bus, Wesley Hall, Horsham 01403 240842 Musical Friends, Maidenbower Pavilion 07899 954884 Musical Friends, Thythe Barn, Pondtail Road, Horsham 01403 240777 Musical Hands - Maidenbower Community Centre 01293 400569 Play & Learn Together, Langley Green C&FC 01293 651747 Rainbow Toddlers, Billingshurst Centre 01403 786706 Sensory Room, Broadfield C&FC (booking required) 01293 651777 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC (booking required) 01293 651747 Tiddlywinks, Ifield West Community Centre 01293 528860 Twinkle Tots Music, Haven Centre, Crawley Down 07790 351697 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, Haven Centre, Crawley Down 07790 351697 Willow Tree Pre-School, Ifield Drive, Ifield 01293 270262

Monday pm

Baby Rhyme Time, Crawley Library - babies & toddlers 01293 651751 Bumps & Babes, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Gracie Grooves - Melody Bear Dance and Movement Crawley Down 07590 403232 Information & Play Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Little Hands, St Alban’s Church, Gossops Green 01293 527591 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Magical Movers, Broadfield C&CF 01293 651777 Music Bus, Wesley Hall, Horsham 01403 240842 New Skittles workshop, gymnastics, Tilgate 07990 952011 Sensory Room, Broadfield C&FC (booking required) 01293 651777 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC (booking required) 01293 651747 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 Young Parents Group Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747

Tuesday am

Amberley Museum - Morning of activities for Toddlers 01798 831 370 Baby Massage by Busylizzy, (6w - crawling) Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 333959 Baby & Toddler Dance, Northgate 01293 521028 Baby Picassos by Busylizzy, (6m+) Maidenbower Pavilion 01403 333959 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 pre-school 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 Information and Play, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Information and Play, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 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, National 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 Mini Explorers by Busylizzy, (crawling - 2 yrs) Maidenbower Pavilion 01403 333959 Molly Moo Cow, The Pavilions in the Park, 01428 658858 Mummy&Me Buggy Fitness by Busylizzy, (6w+) Horsham Park 01403 333959 Mummy&Me Pilates by Busylizzy, (non walkers) K2 Crawley 01403 333959 Music Bus, Horsham Methodist Church 01403 240842 Music Bus, Maidenbower Junior School 01403 750306 Musical Friends, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 240777 Musical Friends, Maidenbower Pavilion 07899 954884 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 Play & Learn, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Play & Learn, Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 Second Rhyme Time, Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC (booking required) 01293 651760 Sensory Room, Broadfield C&FC (booking required) 01293 651777 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Sing & Sign Rehoboth Baptist Church, Horsham 01403 452342 or 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

Toddler Time, Crawley Library 01293 651751 Discovery Time, Pound Hill C&FC 01293 651722 Inbetweenies 01293 651760 Little Ducklings Singing Time, Bewbush 01293 522030 Little Explorers, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Kiddy Cook, weekly cookery classes for ages 2 to 4, Horsham 07779 602604 Learn through Play, Northgate C&FC 01293 651760 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Peekaboo, Salvation Army, Ifield Drive 01293 618236 Play & Learn, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC (booking required) 01293 651760 Sensory Room, Broadfield C&FC (booking required) 01293 651777 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 Signing by Busylizzy, (3m - walking) Horsham Pavilions 01403 333959 Baby Signing by Busylizzy, (3m walking) Maidenbower Pavilions 01403 333959 Baby Time, Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Bumps & Babes, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Cheeky Monkeys Parent & Toddler Group, Southgate 01293 520649 Childminders Drop In (Term Time), Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 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 Discover Baby, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Ellens Green Mother & Toddler Group 01403 823460 FUNdamentals Gymnastics, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311

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Horsham Nursery School C&FC, sensory session for babies up to crawling 01403 224444 Information & Play Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Information and Play, Maidenbower C&FC 01293 651720 Jo Jingles, the music & movement Billingshurst 01903 892859 Jungle Tots, Crawley Community Church, Southgate 01293 886619 Kingslea Group Little Ducklings Stay & Play, Bewbush 01293 522030 Little Movers, Billingshurst Children Centre Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Mummy&Me Pilates by Busylizzy, (non walkers) Horsham Pavilions 01403 333959 Mummy&Me Bootcamp by Busylizzy,(6w+) Maidenbower Pavilions 01403 333959 Musical Friends, Thythe Barn, Pondtail Rd, Horsham 01403 240777 Musical Hands - Southgate West Community Ctr 01293 400569 Play & Learn, Maidenbower C&FC 01293 651720 Play & Learn, Springboard House Crawley 01293 531963 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, Broadfield C&FC (booking required) 01293 651777 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC (booking required) 01293 651760 Sing & Sign Trinity Church Hall, Billingshurst 01403 452342 & 07984471547 Toddler Music by Busylizzy, (walking - 3 yrs) Horsham Pavilions 01403 333959 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 Wicked Wednesdays at Amberley Museum 01798 831 370 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 (Term Time), Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 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 Play & Learn, Springboard House Crawley 01293 531963 Pre-school trampolining, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 St Andrew’s Toddler Group, Horsham 01403 268994 Sensory Room, Broadfield C&FC (booking required) 01293 651777 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC (booking required) 01293 651760 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 Baby Boogie by BusyLizzy, (3m walking) Hawth Theatre 01403 333959 Baby Karma by Busylizzy, (walking - 3 years) Broadbridge Heath 01403 333959 Ballet Tots, 2 year olds (11.0011.30am) 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 Charlwood House Day Nursery Mother Toddler Gp 01293 565544 Explorers – a play and exploration session for babies on the move and crawling. Horsham C&FC 01403 224444 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 Learn through Play, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760

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Little Fishes, St Peters Church, Ifield Road, West Green 01293 437535 Magic Carpet Interactive Sensory Play, Bewbush (Booking) C&FC 01293 651760 Mini Bugs Club (2-5yrs) Leechpool Woods (Term Time) 07940 489257 Mini Dancers by Busylizzy, Horsham Pavilions 01403 333959 Music Bus, Gossops Green Community Centre 01403 750306 Music Bus, Maidenbower Junior School 01403 750306 Music Bus, The Women’s Hall, Billingshurst 01403 240842 Musical Friends, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 240777 Mummy&Me Yoga by Busylizzy, (non walkers) Hawth Theatre 01403 333959 Mummy&Me Bootcamp by Busylizzy, (6w+) Horsham Park 01403 333959 New Skittles workshop, gymnastics, Tilgate 07990 952011 Parent Support Group & Sensory Toy LIbrary, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Play & Learn, Broadfield Community Centre 01293 651777 Play & Learn Plus for children who have a disability or addition needs, Langley Green C&FC 01293 651747

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, Rudgwick 01403 822063 Sensory Room, Broadfield C&FC (booking required) 01293 651777 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC (booking required) 01293 651760 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC (booking required) 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 St Leonard’s Parent & Toddler Group, Turners Hill 07766 464480 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

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What is a complementary therapy? So, what are Complementary Therapies, Alternative Therapies, Holistic Therapies, Conventional, Orthodox, Western and Allopathic medicine? Orthodox Medicine is the treatment we receive at the GP surgery and hospital where symptoms and diseases are treated using drugs, radiation, or surgery. Also called allopathic, biomedicine, conventional, mainstream, and western medicine. All orthodox treatments go through rigorous testing by law to prove that they work and are safe such as chemotherapy, heart surgery, cataract operations, medication. Some complementary and alternative therapies may not have been so rigorously tested. Complementary Therapy is a term given to therapies that are complementary to orthodox medicine and can be used alongside orthodox medicine to help support the body’s natural self-healing mechanisms; to help with pain and discomfort and to support you through times of fear and anxiety. (see list below) Alternative Medicine is a term given to therapies which are used as an alternative to orthodox medicine. Some are the same therapies used as complementary but are used in place of orthodox medicine. Your therapist Recommendation is always a good choice if someone has had a good experience with a friendly, professional therapist that made them feel welcome and safe. Remember that everyone is unique and a therapy a friend has recommended may not be suitable for your specific needs or effective for a specific problem you may have. Contact a therapist by phone or email before making an appointment and ask them questions about any concerns you have. A therapist should be able to show you their training certificates and current insurance certificate. Membership of an association is not a sign of a good therapist as most do not check qualifications and competence. There are some exceptions; Osteopaths must be registered with The General Osteopath Council; Chiropractics must be registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC; Physiotherapists must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP). Your appointment A good therapist will always take your

medical history before starting any work to ensure you receive a safe and effective treatment for your specific needs. Therefore, please be truthful about your current and previous health especially if you have allergies are currently on medication, having tests or are receiving other orthodox or complementary treatments. Conditions that may affect your suitability for a specific treatment would include: medication, recent surgery, heart conditions, thrombosis, cancer, epilepsy, diabetes, osteoporosis, pregnancy, arthritis, skin conditions, chronic illness such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Fibromyalgia. Conditions that would prevent you from having a treatment would include: fever, contagious or infectious disease, under the influence of recreational drugs or alcohol. Children aged 16 and under and adults who have learning difficulties or are deemed vulnerable must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Your treatment If you are looking for a quick fix you will likely be disappointed. Acute conditions, problems that you have only had for a couple of days may be improved in one or two treatments. The longer you have had the problem, the longer it will likely take to see improvement as there will be more than just the initial injury to heal. If you have a chronic injury/condition, then between 3 - 6 treatments over 4 - 12 weeks will allow you and the therapist to see how effective the treatment is. In many cases, 3 treatments will see a change in your condition with regards to; flexibility, mobility, balance and pain. Please note that some diseases/conditions cannot be improved through therapy but will improve your general health and comfort. Quick reference to Complementary Therapies (this list is not exhaustive) Acupuncture – use of fine needles on energy lines - most injuries and conditions. Bowen – relaxing - small gentle movements on specific body areas - muscular and soft tissue injuries/conditions. Chiropractic – manual manipulation structural, joints and spine injuries/conditions. CranioSacral Therapy – relaxing, remain dressed - gentle touch on body areas - most

injuries and conditions. Herbal medicine – advice and use of plants to help improve health. Homeopathy – advice and use of plants to help improve health. Hypnotherapy – talking therapy - mental and emotional issues - fears and habits. Kinesiology – relaxing, remain dressed muscle testing - most injuries and conditions. Manual lymphatic drainage massage – relaxing - light massage of lymphatic system - overall good health, specifically water retention, oedema, inflammation, scarring, detox. Massage - Face - relaxing, remain dressed improve skin tone/condition, slows ageing process. Massage - Foot/hand - relaxing/invigorating, remain dressed - massage feet and calves/ hand and arm - muscular/soft tissue, overall good health. Massage - Holistic/swedish/aromatherapy relaxing - muscular and soft tissue injuries/ conditions, during pregnancy. Massage - Sports/deep tissue - can cause discomfort - sports injuries, chronic and acute pain, reduced flexibility and mobility. Myofascial Release – relaxing - gentle pressure on specific body areas - muscular and soft tissue injuries/conditions. Nutrition – advice on diet for weight control, chronic and acute illness, general good health. Osteopathy – manual manipulation, massage and stretching - muscular and skeletal injuries/conditions. Reflexology – relaxing, remain dressed massage of reflex points on the feet - most injuries and conditions Reiki – relaxing, remain dressed - gentle hands on energy healing - supports the body’s natural healing process. Shiatsu – invigorating, remain dressed massage energy points - acute and chronic injuries, aches and pains. Tai chi/qi gong – relaxing, remain dressed gentle exercise for good overall health and relaxation. Yoga – relaxing, remain dressed - gentle exercise for good overall health and relaxation. Dawn Bradley – Holistic Complementary Therapist Copthorne Therapies - www.energise-me.co.uk

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Thursday pm

Craftibobs - fun craft sessions for pre-school children 07876 490436 Holy Trinity Church Mother & Toddler Gp, Tilgate 01293 571115 HUGGEES (parents under 21) West Green Youth Centre 07866 260465 Magic Carpet Interactive Sensory Play, Bewbush (Booking) C&FC 01293 651760 Sensory Room, Broadfield C&FC (booking required) 01293 651777 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC (booking required) 01293 651760 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC (booking required) 01293 651747 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Meal Deal from 3.30 01293 549009

Friday am

Baby Boogie by Busylizzy, (3m - Walking) Horsham Pavilions 01403 333959 Baby Rhyme Time, Crawley Library babies & toddlers 01293 651751 Baby Yoga by BusyLizzy, (6wks crawling) K2 Crawley 01493 333959 Bumps & Babes, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Bumps & Babes, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Bumps & Babes, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Clair’s Little Movers, West Chiltington Montessori Nursery 01798 813233 Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School 01342 718585 Fun Friday, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Gym Tots, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 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 Angels Childminding Group, Furnace Green 07758 010512 Little Ducklings Stay & Play, Bewbush 01293 522030 Little Leo’s, St.Leonards Church, Cambridge Road, Horsham Mummy&Me Buggy Fitness by

Busylizzy, (6w+) Maidenbower Park 01493 333959 Mummy&Me Yoga by Busylizzy, (Non Walkers) Horsham Pavilions 01493 333959 Music Bus, Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick 01403 240842 Music Bus, Southwater Leisure Centre 01403 240842 Music & Drama by BusyLizzy, (2-4 years) Maidenbower Pavilion 01403 333959 Musical Friends, St Barnabas Church, Pound Hill 07899 954884 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 Play & Learn, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Play & Learn, Pound Hill C&FC 01293 651722 Play & Learn, Springboard House Crawley 01293 531963 Sensory Room, Broadfield C&FC (booking required) 01293 651777 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC (booking required) 01293 651760 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC (booking required) 01293 651747 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 Sensory Room, Broadfield C&FC (booking required) 01293 651777 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC (booking required) 01293 651747 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

Whirly Wiggle Story Club (School Term Time Only) 07958 305041

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 Dads United 01293 534297 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 651751 Super Saturday, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Woods for Learning 07940 489257

Toddler Groups

Cheeky Monkeys, (First Visit Free) Springboard House, Hurst Road 01403 218888

Cheeky Monkeys, (First Visit Free) Springboard House, Langley Green 01293 531963 Crawley Library Toddler Times 01293 651751 Desire2Dance Parent and Toddler Dance, 07546943788 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 Angels Childminding Group 07758 010512 Little Kickers Football for 18 months to 6 years 01293 226201 Messy Monster, 6 months upwards class 01342 833885 Music Bus (Crawley area) 01403 750306 Music Bus (Horsham Area) 01403 240842 Rugby Tots 0345 5130412 Spanish Amigos Horsham & Crawley 01403 756295 Talking Tots (Crawley & Horsham) 07476 545508

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Toddler Groups Tiddlers & Toddlers Southwater Village Centre 01403 733208 Toddler Sense adventure programme from Baby Sensory 07921998654 Wiggle Jiggle Story 07958 305041

Soft Play Areas

Fishers Farm (Playzone Pass available) 01403 700063 Happy Scamps, Swan Walk, Horsham 01403 754597 Mini Mayhem, Crawley County Mall 07591 352351 Out of Bounds - escape the ordinary 01903 788588 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 Crawley Library 01293 651751 East Grinstead C&FC 01342 332992 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 and Dance

Desire2Dance Parent and Toddler Dance, 07546943788 Humpty Dumpty Preschool Music under 5’s, Horsham 01403 240241 Inspire Academy of Dance 07783 138348 Jo Jingles 01903 892859 Music & Drama by BusyLizzy, (2-4 years) 01403 333959 Musical Sam, HBG Fitness, Oriel High School 01293 553625 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Music Bus (Crawley) 01403 750306 Music Bus (Horsham) 01403 240842 Rhyme Time, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Sing & Sign 01403 452342 & 07984 471547 Sing, Dance & Sign - Musical Hands 01293 400569 Spanish Amigos Horsham & Crawley 01403 756295 Toddler Music by Busylizzy, Horsham Pavilions 01403 333959 Tootle Ted’s Music, Horsham 01403 249122 Twinkle Tots Music, Haven Centre, Crawley Down 07790 351697 Whirly Wiggle Story Club (School Term Time Only) 07958 305041

Gym & Fitness

ABC Preschool Gymnastics Club, Furnace Green 01293 421591 FUNdamentals Gymnastics, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Gym Tots, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Little Kickers Football for 18 months to 6 years 01293 226201 Movement, Fitness & Fun - Musical Hands 01293 400569 Pre-school trampolining, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Tiny Tekkers 07702 433227

Cellobabies™ - Cello Tuition for 3-6 year olds 07810 718828

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 Baby Daisy Chain Crawley 01293 533397 Bewbush Community Nursery (3 mths - 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 Bright Horizons 01293 336919 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 Copthorne Prep School Nursery, Copthorne 48 weeks a year (2yrs) 01342 718585 Coolham Montessori Nursery, Coolham 01403 741101 Copthorne Kinders Nursery 01342 718778 Cranbrook Independent Nursery, Maidenbower 01293 887533 Daisy Chain Day Nursery 01293 533397 Desmond Anderson School Nursery, Tilgate 01293 530638 early Childcare, Bartholomew Way, Horsham, 0-5yrs 01403 754610 Early Steps Pre-School Nursery 01293 544513 Farlington Nursery 01403 254967 Giggles Day Nursery, Springfield Road, Horsham 01403 750308 Greenway Nursery School, Greenway, Horsham 01403 272318 Headstart Day Nursery, Horsham 01403 210560 Honey Pots, Longmere Road 01293 527532 Ivy Cottage (Cranbrook) 01293 825192

Kid Co Ltd, Balcombe Road 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 Learners Nursery, Horsham 01403 246122 Little Monkeys Day Nursery, Horsham 01403 230404 New View Nursery, St Marks Lane, Horsham 01403 272911 Nuffy Bear Children’s Day Nursery, Nuffield Health Crawley 01293 880417 Peter Bunny, The Warren, West Park Road, Copthorne 01342 713158 Pembroke Park Nursery, Commonwealth Drive, Crawley 01293 385886 Totehill Day Nursery, Five Oaks Rd, Slinfold, 0-5yrs 01403 790012 Wakoos Centre4Children, Station Road, Billingshurst 01403 213592 West Chiltington Montessori Nursery 01798 813233

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Little Learners Nursery School

(a sister nursery to Lindfield Nursery School)

If your child had the choice, they would call... If your child had the choice, they would call...

Scout Hall Swindon Road Horsham 01403 246122 littlelearnershorsham@gmail.com Little Learners Nursery provides... . Home from home environment . Forest school with qualified teacher . No restrictions on how you use your free funding . Free flow to the outside area . The nursery offers 2yr, 3yr and 30 hour free funding with no hidden extras to pay . Quality learning and development for all children Where fun, learning and laughter go hand in hand...

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Now open from 7.30am to 6.30pm for children aged 6 months612221 to 5 years. 01293

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Free entitlement sessions are now available Loppets Road, Tilgate. throughout the year. For more information, nursery@kidscapers.co.uk please phone us or visit our website. www.kidscapers.co.uk

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 07756 577317 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

Pre-Schools 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 01403 730093 Baytree House Baby & Toddler Group, Charlwood 01293 565544 Bewbush Community Nursery (3 months - 8 Years) 01293 522030 Bluecoat Nursery at Christs Hospital School, Horsham 01403 247446 Bobtails Montessori Nursery, Adversane 01403 268314 BRBC Playschool, Brighton Road, Horsham 07905 428 052 Bumbles Preschool, Scout Hut, Hills Farm Lane, Horsham 01403 756196 Busy Bees Preschool, Bartholomew Way, Horsham 01403 217968 Caterpillar Club Playgroup, Leechpool County Primary 01403 211388 Caterpillars Pre-School, Southgate Community Centre 07928 128158 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 Farlington School Preschool Playgroup, Horsham 01403 282566 Forest Playgroup, Comptons Lane, Horsham 07999 851073 Giggle and Grow Preschool, Dorsten Square, Bewbush 07887 846681 Giggle and Grow Preschool, Capel Lane, Gossops Green 07534 019531

At Toad Hall Nursery we pride ourselves on oﬀering the very highest standard of care to all our children and ensuring that they receive an individual approach to their care and education. Our nursery is situated in the centre of Horley and is easily accessible from all routes. We oﬀer: l l l l l l l l l

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“Every Child wants to come round our house to play!”

Charlwood House Day Nursery, Charlwood Road, Lowﬁeld Heath, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 0QA 01293 565544 Childcare for 0-5 years. Rated “Good” by Ofsted.

admin@charlwoodhouse.co.uk www.charlwoodhouse.com

From September 2018, Lingfield College will welcome children from age 2 upwards. www.lingfieldcollege.co.uk

01342 838153

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 Pandatots, 0-5 yrs, Russel Way, Crawley 01293 604229 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, Crawley 01293 616479 Rainbow Pre-School, Barrington Road, Southgate 01293 427180 Rudgwick Pre-School, Rudgwick 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 St Mary’s Nursery, Denne Road, Horsham 01403 250223

St Pauls Playgroup, Northgate, Crawley 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 713505 The Friary Playgroup, Southgate 01293 403873 Three Little Pigs, 23-25 Springfield Road, Horsham 07801 066653 Tilgate Childrens Playgroup, Tilgate, Crawley 01293 616342 Tiny Tots Nursery, Unitarian Church, Horsham 01403 271997 Tiny Treasures Playgroup, Southgate Community Centre 01293 510356 Tots Pre-school, Bewbush, Crawley 07811 914153 Toy Box Playgroup, Wakehams Green Dr, Crawley 01293 883034 Turners Hill Tots, Turners Hill School 01342 715412 Tykes Pre-School, Shackleton Road, Tilgate 07967 660788 Tykes Pre-School, Holyrood Place, Broadfield 07540 547382 Tykes Pre-School, Barnfield Road, Northgate 07772 655668 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 01798 813233 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 Woodlands Day Nursery, Desmond Anderson First School, Crawley 01293 539929 Worth Park Playgroup, Pound Hill, Crawley 01293 611148 Wybourne Pre-School, Crawley 01293 616824

Education Independent Schools

Rated ‘EXCELLENT’ ISI 2017

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

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Comprenant l’étude de la langue écrite et orale. Programme pédagogique français. Membre de l’association Parapluie FLAM Le samedi après-midi à Wray Common Primary School, Reigate RH2 0LR Contactez-nous 07913 811345 admin@petite-ecole-reigate.co.uk www.petite-ecole-reigate.co.uk

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 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 Primary Academy 01293 406940 Castlewood Primary School 01403 734822 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 Gatwick School 01293 538779 Gossops Green Primary School 01293 525449 Heron Way Primary School, Horsham 01403 261944 Hilltop Primary School, Southgate 01293 534314 Holbrook Primary School, Horsham 01403 272500 Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, Lower Beeding 01403 891263 Itchingfield Primary School, Itchingfield 01403 790204

Jolesfield C of E Primary School, Partridge Green 01403 710546 Kingslea Primary School 01403 254282 Langley Green Primary School 01293 525675 Leechpool Primary School, Horsham 01403 210233 Littlehaven Infant School, Horsham 01403 260608 Maidenbower Infant School, Maidenbower 01293 886324 Milton Mount Primary School 01293 537158 North Heath Community Primary School, Horsham 01403 254790 Northgate Primary School 01293 526737 Northolmes Junior School, Horsham 01403 261822 Oaks Primary School 01293 527473 Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School 01293 526057 Pound Hill Infant School 01293 873975 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 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 Primary Academy 01293 406940 Copthorne CE Junior School, Copthorne 01342 712372 Crawley Down CE Junior School, Crawley Down 01293 713292 Gatwick School 01293 538779 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

Gatwick School 01293 538779 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

Language Classes

English as a Second Language 01293 518656 English for beginners as 2nd language - Thurs pm (Creche) 01293 511400 French tuition for children, small groups, Crawley 01293 409450 Intensive English Teaching, Crawley 01293 457100

Le Club Francais, Crawley & Horsham 01293 541806 The French & Spanish Club 01342 302543 The Spanish Club for Children 01293 820589

Tutoring

Amanda Jones, Latin & all subjects 01342 719390 Art tutor - fun, flexible & fulfilling art tuition for all ages 07713242597 Fleet Tutors, Private tuition in your home 0845 644 5452 French classes for children age 4-11, Les petits bavards, 07766 657 459 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 Mobile maths tutor, CRB checked, Crawley, 11+ to GCSE 07518 353719 QUALIFIED TEACHER, Help with all subjects ages 4-11 07551939863 The Student Support Centre 0800 132277 West Sussex Tutors, all subjects, all levels, Crawley area 01293 547706

Breakfast Clubs

Roffey Fun Clubs, Roffey, Horsham Term Time 01403 260909 Three Bridges Junior School, Gales Drive 7.30-9.00am 07803 182819 Wakoos Centre4Children, Station Road, Billingshurst 01403 213592

After School Clubs

Roffey Fun Clubs, Roffey, Horsham Term Time 01403 260909 Three Bridges Junior School, Gales Drive 3.00-6.00pm 07803 182819 Wakoos Centre4Children, Station Road, Billingshurst 01403 213592

Out of School Clubs

Ace Activity Club, Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Crawley, 5-8yrs 07789 174902 Caterpillar Club, Leechpool County Primary, 4-11 yrs 01403 211388 Cranbrook Nursery School, after school, Crawley 01293 772561 Fantastic Fridays (4-12) , K2 Crawley 01293 585300 Holiday Activity Schemes, West Sussex Childcare Info Service 01243 777807 Jungle Club, Maidenbower, 4-12yrs 01293 614244 North Horsham After School Club 07709 504013 Roffey Fun Club, Roffey, Horsham. School escorts am & pm 01403 260909 SAFA, St &rews School, Nuthurst 01403 891286 Warnham After School Play Scheme, 12 Bar (60+) (Music Workshop),

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local information information matters matters local dance and drama Performing Arts Classes for 4-16 years

Cheneler School of Dance Principal: Hayley Cheneler, B.A. A.I.S.T.D.

Ballet

Modern Theatre Tap Jazz Street Contemporary From 18 months upwards ISTD exams Competitions and Performances Based in Crawley, Horley and Horsham

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ASK ABOUT OUR TWO WEEK TRIAL

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Dance and Drama 12 Bar (60+) (Music Workshop), Northgate 01293 438151 Act One Beginners Drama School, teaching 4-19 years 01342 719166 Act Too Stage School - Crawley & Horsham Schools 08719 182218 Ariel Adult Choir 25+ 01444 254466 Ariel Dance Academies 01444 254466 Ariel - singing lessons 01444 254466 Ariel Special Needs acting classes 01444 254466 Bhangra Dance Group Indian Dance 01293 550010 Bollywood Dance Group, Asian Dance 01293 550010 Cheneler School of Dance, Trinity School, Crawley 07803 923439 Crawley Youth Theatre, Gossops Green 01293 438151 Desire2Dance, Bewbush 07546 943788 Dramaworks 07786 398869 Elite Dance School 01293 565264 Euphoric Dance Company 07834 704541 Fi Steps, 3yrs plus, song dance training, Tilgate 01403 888182 Footloose Dance Group, Manor Green Primary School 01293 438156 Funky Beatz, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Gracie Grooves Dance Studio Crawley Down 07590 403232

HG Performing Arts 07594 144554 Happy Feet Song & Dance Company 01342 717787 Horsham School of Dance 01342 325478 Hot Taps, (60+) Tilgate Recreation Huts No 19 01293 438151 HX Academy, Handcross Village hxacademy@hotmail for more information Inspire Academy of Dance, Horsham, Reigate & Dorking 07783138348 Karen Kay Theatre Art School 01444 401595 KDF Academy of Dance & Fitness 07540617291 Kicks Dance 07722 826162 Lamda & private Drama Tutoring 01444 254466 Louise Ryrie School of Dance & Drama, Crawley 01293 521028 Mini Dancers by Busylizzy, Horsham Pavilions 01403 333959 Music & Drama by BusyLizzy, (2-4 years) 01403 333959 Musicality Choir 11-25 01444 254466 The Pauline Quirke Academy Crawley & Horsham 07941 659163 Perform 0845 400 4017 Performing4u, drama for 3-16 year olds, Horsham 01403 260711 Pitchy Breath Theatre Company 01293 438151

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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Pound Hill Ballroom Dancing Club for adults & children 01293 514034 Premier Dance Academy 07919 687600 Róisín Mullins Dance Academy (Crawley) 07832 271809 Spice of Life (60+), Northgate 01293 438151 Stagecoach Theatre Arts, Crawley, 4-16 01293 839525 Stagecoach Theatre Arts, Horsham, 4-16 01293 823282 Stages Performing Arts 01293 781271 Surrey School of Ballet & Performing Arts,Horley 07455 230198 Sway at the Hawth Perform! 5-6 year olds (Tue 4.00 -5.10pm) 01293 553636 Sway at the Hawth Perform! Drama & Singing, 7-11 year olds (Tue 4.30-6.30pm) 01293 553636

Party Venues

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The decline of the bedtime story 64% of British parents do not read their children a bedtime story Just 1 in 10 read their child or children a bedtime story every night 6% confess to never having read their little one a bedtime story

Bedtime stories are slowly becoming a thing of the past and longer working hours are to blame, new research reveals. A survey of 1,005 UK parents carried out by interiors retailer Furniture123. co.uk revealed that almost two thirds (64%) of British mums and dads do not regularly read their children a bedtime story. Just 1 in 10 say they read their child or children a bedtime story every night, while 6% confess to never having read their little one a bedtime story. The survey found fathers (76%) are more likely to read their children a bedtime story than mothers (72%). When quizzed on the reasons for not doing so, almost a third (31%) of parents say longer working hours mean their child is often already asleep by the time they get home, while 17% say there isn’t enough time when they get in from work. 24% say their children prefer to play on their iPads and other devices to wind down before bed, rather than reading. This trend is not without guilt however, as an overwhelming 88% of British parents say they wish they could read to their child or children before bed more often. Mark Kelly, marketing manager at Furniture123.co.uk said: “It’s really quite sad to see how few parents are able to regularly their children bedtime stories, as the moments before bed are considered special. “Clearly, it’s not through want of trying, as so many wish they could read their little ones’ bedtime stories more often, but in fact it’s busy work schedules and lives that are getting in the way. “While working long hours is out of many parent’s control, they can compromise by making a commitment to read to their kids on their days off and at weekends to ensure it becomes a special part of their week. “Parents can also reduce exposure to tablets before bed and encourage bedtime reading as a family, whether that is parents reading to children, older children reading to their younger siblings, or children of reading age enjoying a good book on their own.” For more information, visit www.furniture123.co.uk

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Traditions that make Christmas Special In these cash-strapped times of austerity, we parents fret about providing extravagant gifts for our darling offspring in order for them to have the ultimate festive experience. But zip up your wallet just for a minute and have a think back. How many presents do you actually remember receiving as a child compared to all the wonderful memories of your own family’s Christmas traditions? Did your Auntie Daphne always hang a Cadbury’s Chocolate Orange on your tree? Did your Father make you eat pickled eggs for Christmas breakfast? Or did Santa come on St Nicholas’s Day instead of Christmas Day? It’s not the extravagant gifts that we remember about family Christmas’s past, it’s those strange little rituals and traditions that we look back upon with nostalgia. In our house some traditions have been introduced, some adopted. Christmas Eve brings a very structured chain of events. The annual 4 o’clock Crib Service is followed by the boys ‘Special Tea’ – a meal of their choosing. Then we’re off outside to scatter ‘reindeer food’ (kindly supplied by Turners Hill Tots) of glitter and oats onto the drive to light the way. Then it’s in to jim-jams – not new ones as seems popular in a lot of households on Christmas eve - before the writing of the Christmas lists. A bit late you might think, but luckily up to now FC and his elves have been fairly accurate. These are then burnt and despatched up the chimney before leaving a little tipple and nibble for FC for when he lands in the grate. In recent years, because I have a household of techy heads we have used NASA’s internet Santa tracking system to see where he is at various stages throughout the evening. One of his family Christmas traditions that my husband was keen to continue was for our boys to choose one of MY stockings to be hung at the end of their beds. He recalled how he always chose his mother’s black fishnets because they stretched better! I admit we haven’t adopted this one as I spend my life in socks, the only tights I do possess are usually full of holes and there would be a rebellion if they didn’t have the nice big red stockings from the Pound Shop! Food figures big in family traditions. Here’s a Christmas Eve recipe for those of you with a wicked sense of humour; ‘Rudolph Pie’, a shepherds pie with venison mince (don’t

tell the kids) topped with potato and a cherry tomato for full effect. Waffles and squirty cream in bed with hot chocolate is the perfect Christmas breakfast for some, although in Belgium you might eat a sweet bread in the shape of the baby Jesus - Aahhh. I met a lady the other day who barbeques her turkey outside every year – and she doesn’t even have any Antipodean roots. I suppose that’s a rather canny way of getting the man of the house involved in the catering, note Girls! A mate of mine remembers her mother buying packets of dates with the plastic fork every year that were never ever eaten – and yet she herself continues the tradition because it wouldn’t be the same without them. Father Christmas has some strange traditions in some households. He has been known to wrap up the doorway to the room where he leaves the presents or occasionally leave the odd potato in a stocking with a note to remind people of when they were naughty! Always having had a chimney, it never occurred to me how FC would get in without one, but then I heard about the large ‘magic key’ that is left hanging on the front door for him. But of course, some of the strangest traditions come from abroad. In Greenland you would eat seagull wrapped in seal blubber for your Christmas dinner. The Ukranians don’t do tinsel, they do cobwebs, as legend has it that spiders used to decorate the trees for the poor. Scandinavian countries celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve, often taking candles for a visit to the local graveyard. The Latvians really know how to milk it as they believe Father Christmas brings a gift every day

By Mary Lou Burge

of the 12 days of Christmas starting from Christmas Eve. In Norway brooms are hidden on Christmas Eve to prevent the evil spirits and witches from stealing them. The most popular place to have your Christmas lunch in Japan is - no kidding - Kentucky Fried Chicken with reservations now essential. And in Spain, not only do they dress up a wooden ‘pooping log’ to put on the fire to bring luck, on New Year’s Eve it is customary to wear red underwear. There, and you thought us Brits were bonkers! So whatever strange rituals you and your offspring get up to this yuletide, keep them going because Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without them. Have yourselves a very merry one!

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Arts & Crafts

Circuswurx Junior, Waterlea Adventure Playground 01293 438152 Thumbs up World 07713754741

Athletics

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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

Crawley Basketball Club, Crawley Down 01342 713315 Crawley Cougars Basketball Club, Crawley 01293 540946 Horsham BC 07768 237337 Reaching Higher Basketball, Collyers Sports Hall, Horsham 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 Out of Bounds - Ten Pin Bowling 01903 788588

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 yrs old 01342 713229

Chess

Crawley Chess Club 01293 415929 Horsham Junior Chess 01403 218200 Sussex Junior Chess, all ages & abilities welcome 07939 264643

Climbing & Mountaineering

K2 Crawley 01293 585300 Out of Bounds - Clip ’n Climb 01903 788588

Crafts

Art Group, all ages, all abilities, Crawley & Horsham 01293 541782

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 Cricket Disability Hub 01273 827104 Sussex Martlets sussexmartlets. omcore.net Three Bridges Cricket Club 01293 534539 Warnham Cricket Club www.warnham.play-cricket.com

Croquet

Crawley Croquet Club 01293 438027

Cycling

Crawley Wheels for Wellbeing 01293 585350 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

Fitness & Exercise

Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 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 Pay-as-you-go Fitness Classes 01342 321590 Sussex Bootcamp 01444 340 030 Sway at the Hawth Zumba Monday & Wednesday 01293 553636

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Football

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Footgolf

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Golf

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Gymnastics & Trampoline

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Hockey

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Karting/Racing

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Laser Clubs

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Libraries

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Martial Arts

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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, Ages 11-18 01243 642361

Netball

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Paintball

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Places to Visit

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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 Out of Bounds, the family entertainment centre in West Sussex 01903 788588 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

Pottery

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Rugby & Mini Rugby

Crawley Rugby Club 01293 533995 Horsham Rugby Club 01403 252235 St Francis Rugby Club, Crawley 01293 516108 Touch Rugby Practice, Horsham Rugby Club

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New adventure soft play centre opens in Horley Lets Explore, a new premium soft play centre for children, opened in Horley on Saturday with a visit from a very special guest. Children’s TV favourite Dora the Explorer was at the state-of-the-art venue to welcome young adventurers to the Brighton Road play zone. She was on hand throughout the day to meet and greet fellow mini explorers before posing for photos with attendees. Lets Explore has a unique mezzanine level with play zone access for private parties, a separate toddler and baby area, and a brand new relaxing café area for parents and guests. With three distinctly themed zones for littles ones to discover - including under the sea, the jungle and space - Lets Explore has been designed to truly unleash the imagination of youngsters. Exciting activities include a submarine and periscope panel, airlock crawl tube, treasure chest with challenge to search for golden coins, and an eye spy live fish action zone to name but a few. Situated next to Lets Race and Lets Golf, the UK’s only dedicated Formula 1 and Golf simulator centre, Lets Explore is open weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays. Stuart Duncan, General Manager of Lets Explore, commented: “I’m delighted with the success of last week’s event. The response has been truly overwhelming and it was fantastic to see so many youngsters getting stuck in with our brand new soft play facilities. The play centre is a huge asset to the area and our goal is for it to be a premium destination for all families with young children.

We want to be the cleanest, friendliest and most educational soft play centre in the area.” Ben Stephenson, Commercial Manager for the Lets Race, Lets Golf and Lets Explore group, added: “We are thrilled to be branching out into the soft play industry with our newest Lets Explore venture. We had the space on our site in Horley and it seemed the perfect solution to complement our Formula 1 race simulators, golf simulators, and on-site restaurant Blacks Burgers. Our opening day was a huge success with many local families flooding through the doors and I’m excited to see what the future holds for Lets Explore.” Please visit www.softplaysurrey.co.uk to find out more.

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Lets Race Christmas Party - from £400 Taking your team or clients out for a Christmas treat is traditional in most companies around the country. Each year the Christmas party throws up gossip and laughs that usually make the first couple of months of the new year fairly entertaining. Plan this year’s event somewhere special and take part in Lets Race’s incredible F1 racing experience, enjoy some gorgeous food from Blacks Burgers and kick your party off in style at a simply stunning venue. Lets Race has a fantastic product on offer for Christmas parties and corporate events. They can cater for groups of up to 20, with a simple pricing model to suit your needs. The warm and comfortable venue is an ideal location for you, your staff and/or your clients to see out the year and celebrate Christmas in style. Lets Race’s sensational F1 activity features 10 full-motion linked simulators in a blacked out sim room. The hum of the simulators, waiting on their glowing grid, helps build up the anticipation and tension before your group hit the track and the real fun begins. Engage with your team The Lets Race team won't just leave you to your own devises, they will be there to engage with your party, lead from the front and help you get the best out of your day. All staff at Lets Race are skilled in Motorsport and racing, with plenty of tips and tricks to help you succeed on track. From the moment you arrive in the venue, your party will be underway and they only have one rule - you must have fun! Example Package: Christmas Race Package 2 Groups of 10+ £500 for up to 10 guest and only £45 per extra guest      

Mulled Wine and Mince Pies upon Arrival Sign In Full Safety Briefing 15 min Practice Session 15 min break for a debrief using detailed telemetry data / use of Batak Reaction Wall 30 min Race Session with Full Grid Start

---Christmas Themed Lunch for approx 45 minutes Served at Blacks Burgers-- 

Podium Presentation for the Top 3 Drivers Second podium group photo to be sent out with session results.

For more information on Christmas parties and ultimate driving day experiences can be found on www.letsrace.co.uk www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk | nikki@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk