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Welcome to Winter!
Are you ready for the big countdown?! It’s that time of year when everyone needs a good rest, so much is going on at the schools and children are tired….not to mention the adults! I hope the preparation for Christmas goes smoothly, not too much stress and of course lots of deep breaths will be needed!
This edition brings lots of great ideas for downtime in the home, with crafts, puzzles and recipes as well as some fantastic ideas of where you can go and the amazing local businesses you can visit who have lots to offer your family.
As well as this jam packed magazine, our website raring2go.co.uk/area/worthing/ can help you to keep in the know with news pages, more local what’s on events, competitions, crafts and recipes, so there is something for everyone. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and create more of those ever lasting memories.
Have fun and see you in 2025!
Kiri
WHAT’S ON FOR FAMILIES THIS WINTER
Please ensure you check dates and times with venues before venturing out to avoid disappointment as some details may have changed since this edition went to print
NOVEMBER
28th November Christmas Market The Lavinia Norfolk Centre, The Angmering School Get into the festive spirit by attending the annual Christmas market and start your Christmas shopping early by visiting the stalls. Try your luck at the raffle, tombola and lucky dip. Proceeds go to The Lavinia Norfolk Centre Charitable Trust. 4-7pm
29 Christmas Tree Lighting and Carols Arundel Town Square and High Street Come and watch the annual tree lighting and enjoy listening to traditional carols. Starts at 6pm
30 Lancing Christmas Village Fair and Trail South Street Lancing Join us for some Christmas Fun! We have live entertainment, stallholders, children's rides and even Santa himself making an appearance with his mischievous elves! 10-1pm
DECEMBER
1 Tree Dressing Weald and Downland Museum Tree Dressing is a magical occasion for all the family, celebrating the importance of trees in our lives. Based on an ancient custom that celebrates the life-giving properties of trees, Tree Dressing takes place on the first weekend in December. With its origins in the Green Man legends and other ancient customs, these days, we will celebrate trees and the natural world. Our celebrations will start from mid-day, with performances and processions. 12 - 4.30pm
7 Christmas Fayre Heene Community Centre Worthing Come and enjoy live entertainment, festive stalls, Santa’s Grotto, tombola, Children’s activities and more. 10-3pm
9 Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Worthing
Pavilion Atrium A funny, friendly afternoon of top comedy, and you can bring your baby! An afternoon of hilarious comedy, where you can relax and have a good laugh at the best comedians in the UK, without needing childcare! There's buggy parking, baby changing and more. You can take some time for yourself and just be entertained. *Please note that we have a 15-month age limit for our little laughers,
as our comedians will be performing their usual grown-up jokes! Book online or call 01903 206206
13 Christmas Fayre St Margaret’s CE Primary
School Angmering Come and enjoy Stalls, tombola, refreshments, festive fun and handmade crafts. Contact the school for tickets for storytime with Santa. 4.30-6.30pm
14 Christmas Fair and Children’s Activities
Lancing Parish Hall Join us for some Christmas fun with the kids! Crafts, colouring, food and drinks and so much more...2-5pm
14 &15 Father Christmas in Rustington Visit Santa in the Samuel Wickens Centre (Waitrose car park), no booking needed 10-2pm
14 &15 Christmas at Aldingbourne Country
Centre Chichester Join them this festive season, bring the whole family to Aldingbourne Country Centre for an amazing day of festive fun, creativity, and giving back. Enjoy enchanting activities, become one of Santa’s helpers in the crafting session and explore the Festive Cherry Tree village Book online.
15 Kids Workshop Christmas Decorations
Worthing Museum Celebrate winter by creating stunning decorations using materials from nature. What can you make with pine cones, ash and sycamore winged seeds, fine willow rods, and driftwood? Perhaps a star, a reindeer, or even a Christmas tree! Let your imagination run wild and craft unique, homemade decorations that add a special touch to your Christmas celebrations. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills and have fun. 11am. To book call 01903 206206 or via the website
17 Supper and Story with Santa Ferring Country Centre Your child will receive a hot meal, ice cream and drink in our Ranger's Cafe, whilst waiting for Santa to visit them at their table with a wrapped gift and personal conversation. The accompanying adult can enjoy a standard hot drink and mince pie. There is also an optional story time with Santa and one of his elves! Book online via Ferring Country Centre website
18 -19 Dear Santa Live Connaught Theatre
Worthing Santa is determined to deliver Sarah the most fantastic Christmas present, but he doesn't get it right straight away! With the help of his cheeky Elf, he finally settles on something ‘perfect', just in time for Christmas Eve. From the author of the well-loved children's book Dear Zoo, Rod Campbell, comes Dear Santa and it's LIVE! This show is an ideal introduction to theatre for those aged two years and over. The Christmas cheer continues, with the opportunity to meet Santa in his grotto after the show, where every child will receive an extra special gift! Book online or call 01903 206206
21-5 (Jan)Beauty and The Beast Ropetackle Arts Centre Shoreham This pantomime not only has Beauties and Beasts, but also first class production, a hilarious script and a story with all the elements you expect from a traditional pantomime – plus some modern twists and downright daftness thrown in too! Our story is filled with song and laughter, most notably from The Magic Mirror, Idle Jack and Dame Do’nut – the finest (and only) cook in the village! This is a magnificent Christmas family pantomime, full of magic, adventure and lots and lots of fun! Book online
JANUARY
16-19 The Elves and The Shoemaker Pantomime Windmill Theatre Littlehampton The Elves and The Shoemaker is set in the imaginary (yet familiar) village or Great Hampton-by-the-sea, with all of the usual antics and lots of surprises. Thursday-Saturday – 7.30pm Saturday Matinee – 2.30pm Sunday –12.30 and 5.30pm. To book call or visit online
FEBRUARY
19 Kids Workshop Spring Crafts Worthing Museum Join us for a fun and friendly Spring Crafts workshop, where you’ll get hands-on with a variety of materials to create something truly unique! Whether you are a seasoned crafter or a beginner,
this workshop is designed to spark your imagination and bring out your creative side. Accompanying adults are welcome to get creative, too, making this the perfect activity for families and friends to enjoy together! Ages 5-7 11am & 2pm To book call 01903 206206 or via the website
20 Kids Workshop Stone Age Soap Carving
Worthing Museum Carve a Stone Age Flint: Step back in time and create your very own ancient artefact. Favourite Characters: Bring your beloved characters to life with your own hands! Valentine’s Heart: Craft a lovely heart just in time for Valentine’s Day, making the perfect gift. Using soft soap and a blunt knife, you'll learn how to shape and carve unique pieces that can even double as bath time gifts. 11am To book call 01903 206206 or via the website
21-23 Horrible Histories Terrible Tudors Worthing Pavilion Theatre So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips! Book online
22-23 Horrible Histories Awful Egyptians
Worthing Pavilion Theatre So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips! Book online.
9th November 2024 - 23rd February 2025
Winter is here bringing lots of fun family times, events, awareness days and laughs. Here is our top pick of things to do and get involved in this winter.
