East Sussex February Half Term 2018 Primary Times by Alison Watson

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in East Sussex February Half Term Edition • Issue 117 • 29 January - 18 March 2018

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Contents

inside this issue.... News................................................... 4 Family Theatre.................................... 6 Whatever the Weather....................... 8 Education News.......................................10 What’s on Diary................................... 14 Time to Party...................................... 16 Competitions...................................... 19 All About You!................................... 23

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Wear A Hat Day

Get involved in Wear A Hat Day on Thursday 29 March (or any day in March) to help raise funds for research into brain tumours. The devastating disease kills more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer. To date, just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to brain tumours.

Ski Glory for Burgess Hill Girls

Triumphant pupils from Burgess Hill Girls delivered their best-ever results at the prestigious Independent School Ski and Snowboard Championships in the French Alps, bringing home a clutch of medals from the Slalom, Giant Slalom and Team Parallel individual and team events. There were 360 competitors from all over the country at Les Deux Alpes, where the championships were held, including 150 girls aged from 9 to 18. Among the outstanding results were nine-year-old Georgina Hogbin, who won Individual Gold Medals in the under-nines category of the Slalom and Giant Slalom and was a member of the team which won team Gold in the same two events. The senior team’s bronze medal in the Slalom was also a huge achievement. This is only the school’s third year of ski racing and their success is testament to all the hard work and commitment the girls have shown throughout the year. Burgess Hill constantly strives to inspire and encourage its girls to achieve, find out more at www.burgesshillgirls.com.

2018 Brighton Fringe Festival The Brighton Fringe, the largest arts festival in England will take place from 4 May until 3 June at over 160 venues across Brighton and Hove. Primary Times is the Family Friendly Media Partner for the festival which has been an independent registered charity since 2006 with an impressive steady growth of attendees and participants every year. Hundreds of events across all forms of art, performance and music can be expected from both local, national and international artists. 2017 saw a record-breaking audience with over half a million people attending, bringing an estimated £15.8 million to the local economy. Nearly 1000 events took place covering theatre, dance, cabaret, music, visual arts and more. Family highlights this year include free family picnics in Pavilion Gardens, great family theatre from a range of national productions and creative sessions for you to get making with your family. From heart-warming adventures with puppetry and inspiring open air performances for kids to slapstick comedy and a hilarious science lesson, the whole family will love the shows on offer at Brighton Fringe. Brighton Fringe will once again play host to international visitors with a Dutch season featuring award winning companies from the Amsterdam Fringe Festival and, for the first time this year, a Finnish season, strengthening a creative partnership with Finnish artists. Tickets for over 300 events are already on sale online and the official box office opens on 1 March. Contact the Box Office on 01273 917 272 from 10am-8pm during the festival.Visit www. brightonfringe.org for the full schedule of events and download the Brighton Fringe App for tickets direct to your mobile. Photo credit: Nick Henley 4

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During last year’s Wear A Hat Day, individuals, families, schools and other organisations all came together and raised over £300,000 to fund research. This year’s target is £600,000 – enough to fund a team of researchers for a year. Help fund the fight today. For more information and to register visit, www.wearahatday.org.

Calling all Budding Writers!

WICKED, the award-winning West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the witches of Oz, together with the National Literacy Trust, has announced the eighth year of the prestigious WICKED Young Writer Awards. The closing date is 12 March so enter as soon as you can! Details can be found at www.WickedYoungWriterAwards.com. As in previous years, entrants can enter one of five different age categories; 5-7yrs, 8-10yrs, 11-14yrs, 15-17yrs and18-25 yrs. Pieces of original writing can be submitted, either individually or as part of a school group, until 12 March. The overall winners from each category will win a VIP family experience to the West End production of WICKED, including an exclusive backstage tour, £50 book/eBook tokens, the 5-7yrs, 8-11yrs and 11-14yrs categories will win £100 worth of books for their school library donated by Hachette Children’s Books. In addition the 5-7 age category winners will receive a creative writing workshop for their class. The three schools with the highest number of entries will receive a bespoke writing workshop at their respective schools. All finalists’ entries will be printed in the WICKED Young Writer Awards anthology. The WICKED Young Writer Awards raises money for the National Literacy Trust, who campaign to improve public understanding of the vital importance of literacy. Exclusive teachers’ resources can be found online including tips for inspiring and encouraging writing in the classroom.

50 Years of Inspiring Young Readers Throughout 2018 the Federation of Children’s Book Groups will be celebrating 50 innovative years of enthusing hundreds of thousands of children with the power of story and the joy of reading. By always putting children’s voices and a community focus at its heart, the Federation of Children’s Book Groups has led the way, by working with families, schools and libraries across the UK and beyond to share a passion for books and reading in all its forms. To celebrate this big anniversary, the Fifty Favourite Books from the Last Fifty Years booklist has been chosen by members of the Federation. It’s a great resource for books to inspire your children and even delve into some stories from your own childhood. This is now available on the website www.fcbg.org.uk/ booklists and print copies can be requested from info@fcbg.org.uk. There is an exciting programme of parties, exhibitions and special events planned by local children’s groups throughout the year including Share a Story Month in May, the Golden Children’s Book Award and Non-Fiction November. Find out more at www.fcbg.org.uk.

Martlets is putting the fun into fundraising with its actionpacked events programme for 2018. It wants people to get busy and become Martlets Superstars by taking part in as many of the exciting activities that are on offer as they can. Antonia Shepherd from the Martlets Fundraising Team told Primary Times, “Gather together some friends, get fit and have fun whilst raising essential funds for the hospice. This spring we’ve got a Zumbathon, our Dance Through the Decades Party and in the summer there’s our fantastically bouncy Kapow obstacle course. Also coming up this year there are opportunities to take part in the Brighton Half Marathon for Martlets, or join our team for London to Paris Bike Rides, as well as the chance to find your way around a moonlit Brighton with our Snailway Safari.”

Kids Entertainment at Brighton Dome

This Half Term, Brighton Dome presents two very special shows for younger audiences. A Square World on 12 February (11.30am and 2.30pm) is a non-verbal story for 3–6 year olds that uses simple design and object manipulation to create an imaginative world where anything can happen. When the daily routine of three friends’ lives suddenly changes, they discover - with a little fun and some mayhem - how to adapt their world so they can keep playing together.

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Become a Martlets Superstar

A Square World combines puppetry, a quirky set and expressive music. This simple, yet wonderfully effective piece really brings home how being different should be celebrated. The 2.30pm show will be a relaxed performance, specifically designed to welcome people who will benefit from a more relaxed environment.

Anyone who takes part in three of these events will have a complete ball and will achieve Martlets Superstar status and be awarded a special edition hoody!

Following a sell-out run at The Barbican, Snow Mouse pays a visit to Brighton Dome from 16-18 February. This winter’s tale for the very young (3 months–4 years) features a magical forest full of play, puppetry and music. On Saturday 17 February, there’s also the opportunity to get crafty and make a snowy keepsake to take home.

For more details, email events@martlets.org.uk, call 01273 747 455 or visit www.themartlets.org.uk.

To find out more about these shows and other events visit www. brightondome.org.

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Chocolate Orange Brownies

Get tucked into original recipes from some of your favourite sport and entertainment stars in a new book put together by triathlete coach Helen Murray.Try the Murray family’s legendary shortbread recipe, enjoy protein mufﬁns from Alec Stewart, former England cricket captain and taste delicious gooey chocolate crispy squares, with an indulgent recipe from BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Rachel Burden. Try this delicious recipe for yummy Chocolate Orange Brownies by Lucy Andrews. It’s pretty simple but you should make sure you have an adult with you especially when you’re using the hot oven.

Method:

Ingredients: 200g butter 200g dark chocolate Zest of 1 large orange 4 large eggs 350g caster sugar 100g plain ﬂour (also works with gluten free ﬂour) 50g cocoa powder 1 Terry’s Chocolate Orange broken into pieces (milk or dark)

These delicious Chocolate Orange Brownies are just one of the many recipes for you to discover in the new book, Fuelled by More Cake. Proceeds from the book will raise money for several charities including Young Epilepsy, a national charity which supports children and young people aged 25 and under with epilepsy and associated conditions, as well as their families. Their unique blend of specialist services includes a school, college and residential services providing education and healthcare for children and young people. Find out more at www.youngepilepsy.org.uk

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1 Start by lining a 24 x 20cm brownie tin with baking parchment and preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4.

2 Melt the butter, dark chocolate and orange zest over a gentle heat and then leave to cool.

3 Whisk the eggs and sugar together with an electric whisk until pale and doubled in volume, then stir in the cooled chocolate mixture. 4. Sift over the ﬂour and cocoa and fold in, before gently stirring in the chocolate orange. 5 Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 35-40 minutes. 6 Leave to cool in the tin and then cut it into 20 squares.

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Family Theatre

whirlwind of women, wheels, acrobatics, dance and song. Ages 7+.

Royal Hippodrome Eastbourne Box Office: 01323 412 000 14 – 17 Feb

Disney’s Cinderella

Family Theatre Brighton Centre

Komedia Brighton

Box Office: 08448 471 5150844 847 15150844 847 1515 Until 10 Feb

Box Office: 08452 938 480 15 – 16 Feb

War Horse

Nick Stafford’s adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s remarkable story of courage, loyalty, and friendship, about a young boy called Albert and his horse Joey. Ages 10+.

4 Mar

The X Factor

The X Factor Live Tour is returning for 2018 and for the first time ever the audience will choose their own winner.

This Long Nose Puppets’ show is based on the awardwinning book by Polly Dunbar. It’s exciting, surreal and full of surprises. The lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez will have everyone joining in! Ages 2-8.

17 Feb

Comedy Club 4 Enjoy the show! Kids Bringing children And don’t the best standforget to say ups and sketch you saw it in acts from the

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Brighton Dome Box Office: 01273 709 709 12 Feb

A Square World

A non-verbal story uses simple design and object manipulation to create an imaginative world where anything can happen. Ages 3-6.

16 – 18 Feb

Snow Mouse

Go along and join the two new friends on their adventures in a magical forest full of play, puppetry and music. Ages 3mths – 4 yrs.

Devonshire Park Eastbourne Box Office: 01323 412 000 16 Mar

Red Riding Hood & the Wolf Robyn wants to tell you what really happened through a world of homemade makebelieve. Enjoy a new spin on this classic story – about two misfits who just want to fit in. Ages 7+. 6

Penguin

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international circuit but without the rude bits. Ages 6+.

18 Feb

The Poetical Scientist

In association with Brighton Science Festival. A light-hearted look at the life of Ada Lovelace, told with beautiful, table top puppets, music and projection art.

Old Market Hove Box Office: 01273 201 801 9 – 17 Feb

Robin Hood

This stunning new version brings the classic story of outlaws and adventure up-todate, with original music and a vibrant cast.

2 Mar

The Lock In ‘Folk Fairy Tale’

With live music from The Demon Barbers who bring some of the UK’s oldest forms of dance bang up to date with some of the youngest, in a high energy celebration of dance culture.

4 Mar

Hyena

The first all-female Cyr Troupe, Alula’s debut Hyena explodes onto the UK circus scene in a

The timeless, ‘rags to riches’ fairy tale is an adaptation of the treasured animated film that will charm its way into your heart and remind audiences that dreams really can come true.

9 Mar

The West End Musicals in Concert

A truly a must see for all fans of the Musicals. Featuring extracts from: Fiddler On The Roof, Evita, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Oklahoma, Calamity Jane, Guys and Dolls and more.

Theatre Royal Brighton Box Office: 08448 717 650 19 – 21 Feb

Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare’s tale of primal passion and timeless tragedy is brought to life by Prokofiev’s soaring score, set in bustling Renaissance Verona. Presented by The Russian State Ballet and Orchestra of Siberia.

27 Feb – 3 Mar

George’s Marvellous Medicine

A hugely imaginative and entertaining stage adaptation, bursting with growing grannies, feathery farm animals and bags of frothbuggling family fun. Ages 5+

18 Mar

The Little Mix Experience Four hugely talented girls pay tribute to the UK’s finest girlband with breath-taking dance moves, replica costumes and some of the finest vocals in the UK.

White Rock Hastings Box Office: 01424 462 288 1 Feb

Chinese New Year

Join in and celebrate Chinese New Year and witness the daring stunts of Chinese acrobatics alongside energetic kung fu performance, the ancient magic of Face Changing and more.

lovable clowns and the magical freezer for silliness, songs & parodies; the kids save the day. Ages 3-8

25 Mar

CBeebies’ Sarah and Duck

A story told through a fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday will take you and your children on a magical adventure.

Capitol Horsham Box Office: 01403 750 220 17 Feb

The Ugly Duckling and Other Tales

Enjoy four of Hans Christian Andersen’s most well-loved stories: The Ugly Duckling, The Princess and the Pea, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and The Emperor’s New Clothes. Ages 3-10.

14 Mar

So You Think You Know about Dinosaurs…?!

Dr Ben Garrod presents an interactive, educational and highly entertaining show using film footage from the BBC’s ‘Planet Dinosaur’.Test your knowledge against in this live interactive show. Ages 5-12.

Hawth Crawley Box Office: 01293 553 636 12 – 16 Feb

Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes

From Cinderella to Little Red Riding Hood, these classic fairy tales may not all end in the happily ever after that you think. Ages 6-11.

27 Feb

Chinese New Year Extravaganza

From the cheerful spirit of the auspicious Lion Dance, to the majestic and awe-inspiring contortion, the show is a colourful display of Chinese cultural tradition.

10 – 11 Mar

Forward Motion 2018

The showcase for Crawley dance schools and groups performing in an amazing range of dance styles and featuring dancers from 3 to 83.

13 Feb

Defrosted

Love that frosty film or hate it, you will laugh your pants off and get snowed on! Join two

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A Square World An endearing and funny look at the unfairness of being left out in a world designed for everyone else but yourself Mon 12 Feb Age 3–6 years Also this half term…

Snow Mouse An enchanting winter’s tale for the very young Fri 16–Sun 18 Feb Age 3 months–4 years

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World Book Day 2018: Save the Date The world’s biggest celebration of reading for pleasure, World Book Day, returns on Thursday 1 March. On a mission to encourage children and young people to read and love books, World Book Day will once again play host to a stellar line-up of authors, illustrators and events across the country for its 21st annual celebration. This year’s theme ‘Share a Story’ intends to mobilise the nation to ‘Take 10’ and recognise the positive impact that reading together for only 10 minutes a day can have on a child’s learning. Parents, teachers and children are encouraged to go beyond dressing up on World Book Day to reignite a love of shared reading and the sense of wellbeing that it brings. As always, there will be exciting new books from bestselling children’s authors and illustrators for children to explore, including 11 titles released for just £1. Children can purchase these using their World Book Day tokens and set off on their 2018 reading adventure. With titles suited to a range of different ages and abilities, from classics like Mr Men and Paddington Books to new releases from Clare Balding and Tom Fletcher for more advanced readers, there is something for everyone. Alongside activity on World Book Day itself, the charity will also be running a national tour of author/illustrator events around the country in ‘The Biggest Book Show on Earth’, from 26 February to 3 March, and bringing back the incredibly successful World Book Day Award (WoBoD) for the fourth time. The WoBoD competition involved over 76,000 children, their families and communities in 2017 and £25,000 of Walker books were won. World Book Day marks the world’s biggest celebration of reading, where the nation’s entire book industry comes together to work proactively to address falling literacy levels and create the readers of the future. Last year, over £650,000 was raised for charity by World Book Day and over 1.2 million £1 book tokens were redeemed, enabling 1 in 4 children (1 in 3 for those receiving free school meals) to ‘purchase’ their first ever book. Book tokens will be sent out to schools across the UK and Ireland in late February and can be used to claim a free World Book Day title in participating bookshops and supermarkets until 25 March.Visit www.worldbookday. com to see the full list of books and events.

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Whatever the Weather! Fun Days Out with the Family

The Unsung Stars of the Ocean

Visitors to Sea Life Brighton this Half Term are in for a treat as the aquarium unveils its dazzling new creature installation, Sea Stars, which will open to the public on 10 February. Featuring more than 170 sensational sea dwellers from across the world, Sea Stars is the UK’s largest celebration of one of the ocean’s most visually captivating, and most important creatures, the humble ‘star fish’. Although the image of ‘star fish’ is used frequently – even featuring in the Sea Life Brighton logo – visitors should not be fooled. These creatures come in a range of different

shapes, sizes and colours and, far from the traditional five-armed sea star that is easily recognisable, some can have up to 200 arms. As well as a host of enchanting creatures, visitors to Sea Stars will have the opportunity to learn about the vital role that ‘star fish’ play in the ocean’s eco-systems and why they are often referred to as ‘keystone species’ in their habitats. Eagle-eyed visitors will find out why ‘star fish’ shouldn’t really be called ‘star fish’ at all. With creatures aplenty and a range of interactive and sensoryled activities, Sea Stars will provide education as well as fun and entertainment for visitors of all ages this February Half Term and beyond. Sea Life Brighton is open from 10am every day.Visitors can save up to 40% by booking in advance online.Visit www.visitsealife.com/brighton or call 01273 604 234 for more information.

Wild about Wildlife Week at Spring Barn Farm

Every day from Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 February, meet the Wacky Wildlife Watcher, enjoy fun shows and activities throughout the day and explore the Wildlife Walkway at Spring Barn Farm. The first early spring lambs are due in time for February Half Term, so expect lots of very cute faces and fleecy tails.You might even be lucky enough to see a lamb being born! Surrounded by the beautiful South Downs and all kinds of flora and fauna, Spring Barn Farm is the perfect place to celebrate nature and get really Wild about Wildlife.

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Show this voucher at SEA LIFE Brighton or use online for 40% off entry This voucher entitles a maximum of 5 people to 40% off the full walk up entry price until 28th March 2018. To redeem online enter the code into the box marked ‘promotional code’ in the booking engine that pops up when you click ‘book tickets’ at sealife.co.uk/brighton. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, concession or online/call centre booking. No photocopies accepted. Full terms and conditions can be found at sealife.co.uk/brighton/terms-and-conditions. Code PTHT

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Meet the Wacky Wildlife Watcher, enjoy fun shows and activities and explore the Wildlife Walkway! Plus meet the first Spring lambs! See website for full

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Just 5 minutes from Lewes, or 15 minutes from Brighton! Spring Barn Farm, Kingston Road, Lewes, BN7 3ND

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activities allowing young people to explore scientific concepts in greater depth. From coding to chemistry, from engineering to electrostatics, from microbes to microscopes and back again, it’s sure to make Half Term go with a (big) bang and a quantum leap into the unknown. The full programme is available online at www.brightonscience.com.

Brighton Marina

Brighton hosts the largest marina in the UK. It features a beautiful working harbour as well as plenty of things to do for all ages, all within its picturesque waterfront surroundings. With an 8 screen cinema, newly refurbished bowling alley, glow in the dark golf and a casino for the adults, there’s never a dull moment. For outdoor enthusiasts, go on a boat trip or learn how to sail or scuba dive. For those that prefer dry land, why not hire an electric bike, take advantage of the free, outdoor ping pong or enjoy a walk along the East Breakwater to watch the fishermen? When it’s time to relax, there’s nothing better than sitting in one of the many cafes and restaurants and watching the yachts sail by. With a 24-hour bus service (Number 7), free parking for marina visitors (time limits apply) and full disabled access, it could not be easier to go along and enjoy Brighton’s exciting waterfront destination. For updates on the free events, check out www. brightonmarina.co.uk , like their Facebook page or follow them @ BrightonMarina on Twitter.

Whatever the Weather!

Combined with all the fun of the farm are daily ‘Meet the Animals’ sessions plus stacks of indoor and outdoor adventure play. You won’t want to miss any of it. All the activities for Wild about Wildlife Week are included in general admission prices. Save when you pre-book your tickets online at www.springbarnfarm.com. Spring Barn Farm is located just 5 minutes from Lewes, or 15 minutes from Brighton at Kingston Road, Lewes, BN7 3ND.

Science based events and activities for everyone!

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Brighton Science Festival

Brighton’s celebration of science returns once again to fill February Half Term with activities and events to inspire young minds with the wonders of science. The week kicks off with Bright Sparks, Brighton Science Festival’s flagship event (10-11 February), which sees Hove Park School become a buzzing hive of things to see and do, each fuelled by curiosity and infused with inspiration. A fantastic day out for children aged 7-14 and their families, it’s an unmissable feast of serious fun. Following this up will be Hands-On Half Term (12-18 February), which will see the city overrun with workshops, shows, demonstrations and

HASTINGS MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

Free Family Activity Day

TINY TOWNER Every Tuesday 10.15am & 11.30am

13 February, 10am to 3pm

FREE (donations welcome)

Make someone you love a clay pot or heart decoration and learn about the amazing history of pottery with object handling and a brand new trail.

Creative play for under 5s and their carers with storytelling, messy play and music making linked to Towner’s exhibitions.

01424 451052 / hmag.org.uk John’s Place, Bohemia Rd Hastings, TN34 1ET

For details and booking visit: townereastbourne.org.uk/TinyTowner

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Film Preview Guide Disney Pixar’s Coco

Coco is about a 12-year-old boy with big dreams. Miguel is an aspiring singer and self-taught guitarist who dreams of following in the footsteps of his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz, the most famous musician in the history of Mexico. However, Miguel’s family forbids music.When Miguel unearths a secret from his family’s past—a connection to Ernesto de la Cruz, he rushes to share the news with his family, thinking it will clear the way for him to be a musician.To his surprise, it only makes matters worse. As events unfold on Mexico’s ‘Day of the Dead’, Miguel is forced to team up with a scrappy, streetwise skeleton named Héctor and they set out to ﬁnd Ernesto de la Cruz, who they believe holds the key to Miguel’s bafﬂing and decidedly unmusical family history. Disney Pixar’s Coco is in cinemas now. Photo credit: 2017 Disney.Pixar

Early Man

Early Man is the new prehistoric comedy adventure from director Nick Park and Aardman, the creators of Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep. Shot in Aardman’s own distinctive style, the ﬁlm will take audiences on an extraordinary journey into an exciting new world unleashing an unforgettable tribe of unique and funny new characters. Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures roamed the Earth, Early Man tells the story of courageous caveman hero Dug, voiced by Eddie Redmayne, and his best friend Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy, Lord Nooth and his Bronze Age City, to save their home. Leading Dug’s tribe of lovable misﬁts is Chief Bobnar who is joined by Treebor, Magma, Asbo, Barry, Gravelle, Eemak and Grubup. Maisie Williams voices Goona, the gallant rebel who befriends Dug and helps the tribe in their battle to beat the Bronze Age. Also joining the stellar cast is Rob Brydon, who voices the Message Bird - an ingenious Bronze Age communication device. Catch Early Man in cinemas now.

Education News

St Andrew’s Prep

St Andrew’s Prep, Eastbourne, is just a five minute walk to the sea and the foot of the South Downs and is home to over 370 pupils aged nine months to 13 years. The school’s talented staff are dedicated to preparing pupils for the fast changing, high-tech world, giving them lifelong-learning and problem-solving skills alongside leadership and teamwork opportunities and, perhaps most important of all, the tools to become good citizens. St Andrew’s Prep stimulates the imagination, creativity and inventiveness of every pupil while equipping them with the essential qualities of self-discipline, resilience, honesty, kindness and compassion.

Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas

After Sara Lavroff discovers one of the three gold rings from King Midas’ necklace, proving that this ruler who turned everything he touched into gold really did exist,Tadeo, the most awkward explorer, travels to Las Vegas to join his friend at the exhibition where this incredible archaeological discovery will be revealed for the ﬁrst time ever. Tadeo and Sara’s happy reunion turns sour when villain, Jack Rackham, and his crew of bandits steal the jewel and kidnap the young archaeologist, knowing full well that whoever puts the three rings from King Midas’ necklace back together again will inherit his power and immense wealth. Tadeo will have to be clever in order to save Sara and destroy Rackham’s wicked plans. His travels will take him halfway around the world, through Spain, Greece and Turkey, alongside his friends the Mummy, Belzoni the parrot, his dog Jeff and the latest cast of characters to join the adventure.Tad the Lost Explorer will be in cinemas from 9 February.

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A love of learning Open for 50 weeks of the year from 8am to 6pm and benefiting from a highly specialised timetable, the St Andrew’s Prep Nursery offers outstanding care and an inspirational education for children from 9 months to 4 years. Call us on 01323 733203 or email admissions@standrewsprep.co.uk

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Seeking Young Designers

Living Streets is on the hunt for the next young budding designers to design a badge that can be used as a prize in the year-round WOW walk to school challenge which rewards pupils for walking to school once a week with collectable WOW badges. Every year over 100,000 children take part in the competition, making it one the UK’s biggest art competitions. Of the designs received, eleven are turned into the monthly badges with winners receiving prizes for themselves and their school, as well as the prestigious accolade of seeing their designs turned into more than 450,000 badges for use in over 2,000 schools across the UK during the next academic year. Our picture shows last year’s winner, Ella from Blackthorns Community Primary Academy in Haywards Heath with her design. This year’s theme is Walk the Seasons with pupils being taken on a year-round journey through autumn, winter, spring and summer - bringing to life what pupils see across the year on their journey to school. The competition closes on Friday 16 March. Entry forms can be downloaded now from the Living Streets website www. livingstreets.org.uk.

Affordable Independent Education at Burgess Hill It’s easy to think independent schools are way out of your budget without doing any research. However, many independent schools like Burgess Hill Girls are more affordable than you think. Burgess Hill Girls’ mission is to create tomorrow’s women by providing an outstanding, personalised education which inspires every girl to excel. At first glance, the fees may look daunting, but they include significant potential savings in terms of childcare, meals and after-school clubs. When you do the sums, an independent education for a four-year-old starting reception can work out to as little as £72 per week. At Burgess Hill Girls your child will get up to 20 hours more education a week than they would at a school in the maintained sector. This is time you won’t have to cover with childcare, making a saving of approximately £100 a week. As part of the school day and included in Burgess Hill fees are a wide range of after-school clubs. Two clubs a week could save £350 per year on childcare. Breakfast, lunch and tea are also all included in the fees at Burgess Hill Girls, a potential saving of £437 a year. On top of all this, Burgess Hill Girls extends the 15 hours weekly Early Years Free Entitlement to the Reception year. Parents can save over 30%, or £760 a term. In September 2018, the school will also offer the new 30 hours weekly entitlement. So before you assume that an independent school education is beyond your reach, take a closer look at www.burgesshillgirls.com. Burgess Hill Girls is more affordable than you might think.

Education News

The school believes that children need to be educated in how to form opinions properly, how to substantiate ideas, how to self-reflect without over-analysing, how to listen and value other opinions, how to think critically and how to be aware of the wider community. They expand the minds of pupils so that they become more resilient, more compassionate and better listeners. Every child is in a sports team and every child can choose to be in a drama production. Everybody takes part in music and the vast majority play at least one instrument. For more information about St Andrew’s, email admissions@ standrewsprep.co.uk, call 01323 733 203 or visit www. standrewsprep.co.uk.

You are warmly invited to our Open Morning 3 March 2018 9.00am to noon Nursery, Pre-School and Pre-Prep IAPS – Boys and girls 3 months to 7 years

New expanded Nursery facilities open 51 weeks a year 7.45am – 6.00pm Monday – Friday Now offering 30 hours EYEE childcare entitlement Bede’s Duke’s Drive, Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7XL bedes.org

For a personal visit please contact: holywell@bedes.org T 01323 356987 or online at bedes.org

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Explore Ancient Worlds

Ancient Worlds is an exciting new historical and archaeological resource for teachers and parents providing inspirational learning resources on curriculum-friendly aspects of the past. Handbooks are currently available on Mesolithic and Neolithic Britain with accompanying worksheets and suggested activities. Chris Butler and Annalie Seaman from the Sussex School of Archaeology came up with the idea that the world needs more user-friendly resources on prehistory, history and archaeology topics. With years of experience in archaeology and the study of all things old, they created Ancient Worlds to enable children to learn about their inherited ancestry as soon as possible. The resources will help teachers, home schoolers and parents prepare fun-packed sessions on history and prehistory for children from 4 to 18, including ideas for activities based on archaeology, experimental archaeology, art, craft, science, maths, geology and creative writing. Coming soon is an exciting range of resources for ‘A Year at Archaeology Club’, including all the preparation, suggestions and ideas you need to run an after-school archaeology club. More resources on subjects as diverse as Ancient Egypt, Romans and Bronze Age Britain are also under preparation, sign up to the mailing list to stay informed. Inspire your children to explore Ancient Worlds at www. ancientworlds.org.

Looking for a Reception Place for Your Child?

Nestling in 100 acres of stunning East Sussex countryside, Claremont Nursery and Preparatory School offers a warm and nurturing environment for children aged 12 months to 13 years. In reception, the children feel valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Claremont offers a friendly, stimulating and secure environment where pupils lay down foundations in all areas of the curriculum. There is a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and children enjoy weekly Forest School sessions. Situated in glorious and expansive woodland, Claremont Forest School offers children opportunities to develop independence and self-esteem through hands on learning and play. Under the guidance of trained Forest School staff, the children are given the freedom to explore and experience the natural world at their own pace. Parents may drop off their child as early as 8am and collect them at any time between 3.30pm and 6pm. With a wide range of after school clubs available, working parents can be assured that their children are experiencing and enjoying various activities from gymnastics, kickboxing and swimming to Latin and zoology. The next Nursery and Preparatory Open Mornings are being held on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 March between 9.30am - 1pm. Do go along to view Claremont’s outstanding provision and discover what makes Claremont Preparatory School such a special learning environment for your child. If you would like to view the School before these dates, please call 01424 751 555 to arrange a tour.

School Gardeners of the Year

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Get ready to bring your school together and raise money for some fantastic causes. Whether you run the Sport Relief Mile, do a mile a day a different way or daily challenges, there are more ways than ever to get your school involved. Order your free fundraising pack at sportrelief.com/schools

Sport Relief is an initiative of Comic Relief, registered charity 326568 (England and Wales); SC039730 (Scotland). Photo credits: Nicole Gomes.

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The Royal Horticultural Society is searching for school gardening’s brightest stars to be RHS School Gardeners of the Year 2018. The nationwide competition celebrates the passion and creativity in school gardening across the UK, and encourages schools’ ambitions with a range of top prizes. In 2018, supported by greenhouse provider Gabriel Ash, the RHS is calling on schools to nominate their gardening heroes across three categories: • RHS Young School Gardener of the Year for pupils aged 5-16 who demonstrate a true passion for gardening, show invaluable gardening skills and have made an outstanding contribution to their school or local community. • RHS School Gardening Team of the Year to recognise an outstanding gardening team that has made a difference to their school environment or local community. • RHS School Gardening Champion of the Year celebrating teachers, leaders and volunteers who have inspired a passion for gardening and have used the outdoors to help bring the curriculum alive. Schools are invited to enter at schoolgardening.rhs.org.uk/sgoty18 with applications closing at 5pm on Wednesday 25 April. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to produce a five-minute video in support of their entry. A host of top prizes are up for grabs including cedar coldframes and a greenhouse as well as National Garden Gift Vouchers and tools. Winning schools will also receive a visit from competition judge and TV gardening presenter, Frances Tophill, who appears on BBC Gardeners’ World and ITV’s Love Your Garden.

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What’s On Your family diary for February and March Ongoing From 10 Feb

Sea Stars – The Unsung Stars of the Ocean, Sea Life, Brighton, BN2 1TB

Visitors are in for a treat as the aquarium unveils its dazzling new creature installation Sea Stars. There will be more than one hundred and seventy sea dwellers across the world. For more information and to book visit www.visitsealife.com/ brighton

Until 23 Feb

Guided House Tours, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS (Selected times) A guided tour of the House will give you the chance to see how the collection is conserved and kept in good condition for future generations. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ batemans

Until 28 Mar

Behind the Scenes at Museum Lab, Brighton Museum, BN1 1EE (Every Tues, Wed, Fri) 2-5pm. Pop into Museum Lab and find out more about what goes on behind the scenes at the museum. Meet curatorial staff, get up close and personal with objects not usually on display and discover hidden stories. For more information visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

Until 26 Jun

Collector’s Choice: Star Wars, Hove Museum and Art Gallery, BN3 4AB This display of vintage Star Wars toys and memorabilia from the 1970s and 80s will appeal to all fans. Take a trip down memory lane or brush up on the back story to the newest Star Wars releases. Free admission. For more information visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

Until 4 Nov

Eastbourne Remembers Exhibition, The Pavilion, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ

Every Tuesday

Tiny Towner, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ 10.15am and 11.30am. Enjoy creative play for the under 5s and their carers with storytelling, messy play and music making linked to Towner’s exhibitions. For more information and to book visit www. townereastbourne.org.uk

February Fri 2 – Fri 23 Feb

Mr Booth’s Mini-Museum Explorers, Booth Museum of Natural History, BN1 5AA (Fri only) These themed weekly sessions for 2-5 year olds include art activities, a museum expedition, a story and handling some museum objects. Charges apply. To book and for more information visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

Sat 3 Feb

Night Owl Evening Roost, Arundel WWT Centre, BN18 9PB 4.30-5.30pm. Look out for little egrets, pied wagtails, starlings, snipe and marsh harriers coming into roost. Keep your ears open for the tawny owls’ call. For more information visit www.wwt.org.uk

Starshaped x Raver Tots, Komedia, Brighton, BN1 1UN 1pm. A family Britpop rave where kids and grownups can hit the dance floor and let off some steam together. Lots of fun to include face painting, UV lights, bubbles, balloons and more in a rave style atmosphere with Starshaped residents. For more information and to book visit www. komedia.co.uk

How do you Create a Hard Painting? Phoenix Brighton, BN2 9NB 11am and 2pm. Inspired by the latest exhibition, join in to create your own robust painting - explore dynamic line and colour with new materials.

10am-5pm. Discover stories of heirlooms, precious objects remembered for hundreds of years, the stories behind Saxon treasure. Travel down memory lane to a nostalgic past, see souvenirs collected over time and words written to preserve tales from time itself. For more information visit www. eastbournemuseums.co.uk

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Ages 5–14. Free drop in sessions. For more information visit www. phoenixbrighton.org

Stargazing, Sheffield Park and Gardens, Uckfield, TN22 3QX 6.30-10pm. Join in for a warm supper, then learn about the stars and outer space with a talk and viewing from the astronomers. Children can also tick off number 27 on their 50 Things list. Ages 8+. For more information and to book visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/sheffield-park-and-garden

Stories with Skip, Theatre Royal, Brighton, BN1 1SD 10am. A perfect introduction to Theatre Royal Brighton for little ones; stories, puppets, games and lots of joining in! A fun and relaxing session for adults and children to share. For more information and to book visit www.atgtickets.com

Sat 3 – Sun 25 Feb

Dark Skies at Battle Abbey, 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, Battle, TN33 0AD (Weekends only) 5-8pm. Experience the starry night sky as expert astronomers reveal stargazing secrets. Unwind with a hot drink as you listen to talks and demonstrations and have a go at gazing through telescopes. For more information visit www.englishheritage.org.uk

Sat 3 Feb – Sat 28 Apr

Arty Crafty Club, Hove Museum and Art Gallery, BN3 4AB (Selected dates) 2-4pm. Have a fun afternoon and try some clay work, plaster casting, painting on canvas, animation and so much more. Ages 8-12. Charges apply. For more information visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

Sun 4 Feb

Classic Cars, Proud Country House, Stanmer Park, Brighton, BN1 9QA Go along and see an array of Classic Cars at Stanmer Park. A free family event open to all. For more information call 01273 680 400.

Wed 7 Feb

Skips After School Club, Theatre Royal Brighton, BN1 1SD 4–5.50pm. Led by experienced workshop leaders, these are fun and informal sessions. This dragonthemed session includes games, a look on stage, drama and craft activities and squash and biscuits. Ages 6-10. Charges apply. To book visit www.atgtickets.com

Fri 9 – Tues 13 Feb

Hastings Fat Tuesday, Various Locations The revelry is all set to begin once again as Hastings’ favourite music festival returns for the ninth year. The UK’s largest authentically timed Mardi Gras festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before. For more information visit www. hastingsfattuesday.co.uk

Fri 9 – Sun 25 Feb

South Downs Dark Skies Festival 2018, Various Locations Two weeks of cosmic fun with star parties, talks and family activities taking place across the South Downs National Park celebrating the wonderful dark night skies. For more information visit www.southdowns. gov.uk

Sat 10 Feb

Pancake Olympics, Littlehampton High Street, BN17 5AF Join in and cheer on the teams competing for Pancake Olympic glory and to win money for their chosen charity.You don’t have to be fit or sporty to enter. Just bring a team of four adults and/or children. For more information visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Someone to Guide You, Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE 11am–2pm. Unsure of what that bird is? Friendly guides will be at our brand new Ferry Pool Hide, Pagham Harbour to help you spot and identify the wildlife that you see. For more information visit www. rspb.org.uk

Free Day: Angel Day, Brighton Museum, BN1 1EE 10am-5pm. Drop in for a fun filled day with themed art and singing workshops, live music, storytelling and talks for all ages. For more information visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

Sat 10 – Sun 11 Feb

Bright Sparks, Hove Park School, BN3 6BG A fantastic day out for children in conjunction with Brighton Science Festival. The school becomes a buzzing hive of things to see and do, each fuelled by curiosity and infused with inspiration. Ages 7+. For more information visit www. brightonscience.com

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Sat 10 – Sat 17 Feb

Enchanted Week, Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG

(Selected times). Immerse yourself in the messy science of slime using secret recipes and simple kitchen ingredients to make lots and lots of slime. For more information visit www.brightonscience.com

Explore the magical woodland featuring live fairy-tale creatures such as pixies, trolls, princes and magical elves! Help Posey find all her Pixie friends in the exciting ‘Pixie Pursuit’ and receive a special treat at the end. For more information visit www. fishersfarmpark.co.uk

Slime Time, Artpod, Rottingdean, BN2 7HR

Sat 10 – Sun 18 Feb Kids for a Quid, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL

Children age 3-15 years travel for £1 each on third class services. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day. Call 01825 720 800 to book. For times and information visit www. bluebell-railway.com

Wild about Wildlife Week, Spring Barn Farm, Lewes, BN7 3ND Join Wendy Warbler for bird spotting and crafty fun. Plus, the first early Spring lambs are due in time for February Half Term, you might even be lucky enough to see a lamb being born! For more information visit www.springbarnfarm.com

I Spy Museum, Brighton Museum, BN1 1EE 10am. Find the Museum Cart and set off on your own spy mission in search of extreme museum objects. Hunt for the smallest, biggest, shiniest and weirdest things that are on display. Part of the Science Museum. For more information visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

February Half Term Trail, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN22 3QL 11am–4pm. Never mind the Lords, discover more about the roles of women in medieval times. Follow the trail and match the right name to the roles of the women who shaped Bodiam Castle. Ages 5-11. Charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle

Dusty’s Puddle Jump Championships, Arundel WWT Centre, BN18 9PB 11.30am and 2.30pm. Bring your friends and family and see who can make the biggest splash with the special ‘splashometer’ in the competition puddles. Efforts are judged on style, creativity, enthusiasm and size of splash. For more information visit www.wwt.org.uk

February Half Term Trail, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS 10am-3pm. Pick up a trail from Visitor Reception and find pictures of the Kipling children’s toys dotted around the garden. Then complete your visit by spotting the actual toys in the house. Charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/batemans

Sat 10 Feb – Tues 4 Sep

Aliens, Zombies and Monsters! Hove Museum & Art Gallery, BN3 4AB Aaron Blecha, best-known for books like Goodnight, Grizzle Grump! and the Shark School series, will give you a unique peek into the process behind his work – starting from initial ideas and doodles to creating characters and finished books. For more information visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

Sun 11 Feb

Potions and Commotions, ONCA Gallery, Brighton, BN1 4GB 12noon–6pm. Go and mix some witches’ potions, see them bubble and fume. Look at ‘Eye of the Newt’ and other microscope oddities. Make things change colour and discover the science of noise. For more information visit www. brightonscience.com

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Look up, Bellerbys College, Brighton, BN1 4LF 12noon–2pm. A stellar show for kids and their parents about the science behind space exploration. Part of the Brighton Science Festival. For more information visit www.brightonscience. com

Sing-a-long-a Beauty and the Beast, Theatre Royal, Brighton BN1 1SD This is your chance to sing your heart out to the Disney songs of your childhood such as Be our Guest, Belle, Gaston and not forgetting Beauty and The Beast. For more information and to book visit www.atgtickets.com

Mon 12 Feb

Balloon Car Races, Brighton Toy Museum, BN1 4EB 2–4pm. Investigate physics, engineering and motion by building handmade race cars out of cardboard, straws and a balloon then modify your kart designs to see which goes faster! Part of the Brighton Science Festival. Ages 7-11. For more information visit www. brightontoymuseum.co.uk

Arctic Adventure Workshop: Fun with Fossils, ONCA Gallery, Brighton, BN1 4GB 10am–12noon. Draw with rocks, make fossils and handle rocks which have been buried beneath rivers of ice for millions of years. Part of the Brighton Science Museum. Ages up 12 years. For more and to book visit www. brightonscience.com

Blockbuilders: Water Cycle Simulator, The Barge at Brighton Marina, BN2 5UU Explore the water cycle of Brighton inside an interactive Minecraft map. Fall out of the sky onto the Downs and find your way to the aquifer – get spurted out of a household tap and travel the sewers to the sea. Ages 7+. For more information and to book visit www. brightonscience.com

Minecraft Dinosaur Dig, Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton, BN1 5AA

10.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm. Delve into palaeontology with Minecraft EDU and get hands-on with real fossils from the museum collection before or after each workshop. Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

In The Jungle, Chichester Festival Theatre, PO19 6AP 2pm. Go along and explore the sights and sound of the jungle in this lively movement session inspired by The Jungle Book. Taking place at the Steven Pimlott Building. Ages 7-11. For more information and to book visit www.cft. org.uk

Stars on Frosty Winter Nights, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP 3.30pm.Visit the Planetarium for a guided tour of what’s up in the starry sky at this time of the year. Ages 6+. Book on 01243 774 400. For more information visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Mon 12 – Tues 13 Feb Monster-make Half Term, Hove Museum and Art Gallery, BN3 4AB

(Also 15 Feb) 10am and 1pm. Go along and try your hand at awesome aliens, zany zombies and monstrous monsters in this creative monstrous workshop. Charges apply. Ages 3+. For more information visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

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Rocket Factory, British Airways i360, Brighton, BN1 2LN 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Ever wanted to build and fly your own rocket? This is your chance to design, build and fly your very own rocket on Brighton Beach. Charges apply. Ages 6+. For more information visit www. brightonscience.com

Mon 12 – Thurs 15 Feb Tennis, Field Place Manor House, Worthing West, BN13 1NP

10am–4pm. Whether you are an absolute beginner or budding superstar, the course will give you the opportunity to improve your tennis whilst having loads of fun. A great way to try out a fantastic sport. For more information and to book visit www. fieldplace.co.uk

Mon 12 – Fri 16 Feb

Knights and Princesses, 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, Battle TN33 0AD 10am–3pm. Become a chivalrous servant to King and country, by training as a Page and progressing to a Squire. Learn to be a lady and be officially crowned as a Princess. Demonstrate your skills and dedication to also graduate as a Knight. For more information visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

Create & Grow, Squires Garden Centre, Crawley, RH11 8PL 10am-4pm. Paint a terracotta bee pot (charges apply). There will also be a free Wildlife Colouring Competition and a Gardening Treasure Hunt for you to take part in where you will receive a sticker and a chance to win a prize. For more information visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Pine Cone Crafts, Sheffield Park and Gardens, Uckfield, TN22 3QX 11am–12noon. Drop in to one of the craft workshops to create your own pine cone animal or decoration. Spaces are limited, first come first served basis. Ages 3-7. Charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-parkand-garden

Make & Take Workshop, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ Enjoy bird-themed activities to take part in and whatever the kids make

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February in their session, they can proudly take home with them. Plus meet and greet a selection of birds, talk and craft. To book and for more information visit www.millbrookgc.co.uk

Family Fun Days, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester PO19 3QR

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10am–4pm. Go along and find out about life in Roman times. Join in with activities including Roman food, costume, making clay lamps and pots. Play Roman games and take some lessons at our Roman school. For more information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Winter Half Term Activities, Weald & Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU 11am–3pm. Wrap up warm and head to the Museum for 5 days of creative activities and countryside skills, including trails, arts and crafts, and spectacular stories to inspire all of the family. Regular admission charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.wealddown.co.uk

Mon 12 – Sun 18 Feb

Hands-on Half Term, Various Locations in Brighton A week full of workshops, shows, demonstrations and activities as part of the Brighton Science Festival. From coding to chemistry, from engineering to electrostatics and much more. For more information visit www. brightonscience.com

Tues 13 Feb

Tudor Crafts, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA 1–4pm. Drop in to the house this afternoon and try some of the crafts that would have taken place in the parlour. Includes sewing, spinning and weaving.You can also learn about Tudor plant dyes. For more information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Make a Nestbox, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Chichester, PO20 7NE 10.30am–12.30pm. Join in building nest boxes to take home and encourage wildlife to take up residence in your garden. All parts

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and tools provided. Booking essential. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.rspb.org.uk/ paghamharbour

Barclays Code Playground with the Digital Eagles, Brighton Eagle Lab, BN1 4QE Coding is the language we use to talk to computers and tell them what to do. It drives the software in every device, phone and camera – but you’ll find it in everyday household appliances too. Ages 7+. For more information visit www. brightonscience.com

Shadow Studio Workshop, Lighthouse, Brighton, BN1 4AJ (Selected times) Learn the basics of shadow puppetry and then get the opportunity to perform live mini-theatre pieces at the end of the workshop. All ages welcome. For more information and to book visit www.brightonscience.com

Pancake Race, Eastbourne Town Centre, BN21 3NL 1-3pm. Go along and watch the event which will take place in Terminus Road precinct, starting from Bankers Corner. More radio will be attending to warm up the crowd. Or you could enter and help vital funds for St Wilfrid’s Hospice. For more information visit www.stwhospice. org

Family Activity Day, Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, TN34 1ET 10am–3pm. Make someone you love a clay pot or heart decoration and learn about the amazing history of pottery with object handling and a brand new trail. A free event. For more information visit www.hmag. org.uk

Charity Pancake Race, Carfax, RH12 1EQ Organised by The Rotary Club of Horsham in partnership with Horsham District Council, this year’s team event will see an 80-metre relay race will be a sensible mix of skill and speed, with cups and prizes awarded to the category winners on the day. For more information call 01403 754 005.

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When you’re organising your child’s birthday party it’s important to remember who it’s for. It’s easy to get self-conscious comparing yourself to other parents or the perfect Pinterest party, but as long as your child and their friends have fun, that’s all that matters. There are two main avenues you can go down when it comes to hosting – homemade or readymade. We asked party guru, Rachel Benson, to give us some tips. If you do decide to host your own party and go down the homemade route, don’t stress! Your child will enjoy their day if you do too – my main memory from birthday parties as a child was getting excited when writing the invitations, not how much effort my Mum put in to organising them! Alternatively you could go for the readymade approach, which make up for the expense by saving you time and washing up! There are lots of party firms that offer different experiences. These can have themes too, from sport to art to the outdoors - there are lots of options to suit every child. It’s really important to put all the details of the venue and activities on the invitation just in case one of your child’s friends isn’t able to do certain things. It’s also worth bringing nibbles/drinks so you don’t have to spend money on last minute emergency biscuits. Party bags are also a good idea and it’s worth making a few spare in case you get any unexpected additional guests. Above all, relax. The day is about your child and their friends and if something goes wrong, the chances are your child won’t notice anyway. Stay calm and let good memories be made.

1st Choice Inflatables

1st Choice Inflatables is a family run business that has been supplying top quality inflatables and bouncy castles to businesses, schools, village fetes and private homes throughout Kent, Sussex, Surrey and South London for over 20 years. The ever expanding range of over 300 inflatables all come with fully compliant safety test certificates and they carry a £10 million Public Liability Insurance cover.

o Party 1st Choice Inflatables aim to bring to the hire sector the very highest standards in service, equipment and value. They also have fantastic deals on large packages and corporate events. They pride themselves on a professional approach to all clients and are always looking for new products to keep providing you with great quality fun activities. There has never been a better time to start planning your Summer Fun-Day! All of the inflatables and bouncy castles can be viewed on the website, www.1stchoiceinflatables.co.uk which is updated daily, or simply call 01580 830 102 (3 lines) and a member of staff will be happy to help you choose the perfect inflatable for your event. A free colour brochure is available.

Enough time is given to sing ‘practice recordings’, decide who’s singing which bits and tweak those high pitch notes to perfection before you record the real deal. The studio will then mix, master and print everyone a CD to take home with them whilst guests bring some buffet snacks or birthday cake to enjoy. Drinks are included. Every CD has your inventive band name printed upon it, together with the photograph taken in Popstar Parties’ additional portrait studio. For more information, visit www.popstarparties.co.uk or call 0800 567 7197.

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Have you got a birthday coming up? Why not have a RUN Party? Take the stress out of your child’s birthday and let the RUN Party team lead your party for you. All parties include high energy party games, fun team relays and challenges and super inclusive party fun for all. During essential cool down time, your children will be entertained with arts and crafts activities, wacky science experiments or WAX Hands – you decide which best suits your child. RUN’s professional entertainers pride themselves on bringing a whole lot of fun to your party. Expect beaming smiles and lots of laughter. All the while you get to sit back, relax, and watch your child enjoy their very special day, stress free. RUN can provide you with a venue or you can choose your own. Find out more about planning a unique party at www.runschool.co.uk/ runparty. Call 01273 256 354 or email info@runschool.co.uk to enquire. RUN School Holiday Camps run throughout the year covering all school holidays at venues around Brighton and Hove. Every day is packed full of fun activities, much like the RUN birthday parties. Activities are varied daily and include sports, active games, team challenges, arts and crafts, science experiments and lots more to keep your child motivated and active all day long. Find out more at www.runschool.co.uk/holiday-camp.

Pop Star Parties

If you’re looking for a thrilling party idea and if singing is a household feature, then this experience simply cannot be beaten. The renowned Pop Star Parties comprise of a two hour group singing session in a professional recording studios in Frant near Tunbridge Wells. After a brief introduction at their cool facilities, an exclusive studio party producer will get your new ‘supergroup’ in to the live room to go about recording their chosen hit pop song. There’ll be fun, laughter, and lots of singing on the way.

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February Peregrine Workshop for Children, Chichester Library, PO19 1QJ 10.30–11.30am. Join birdwatcher and author Rob Yarham (of the Sussex Ornithological Society) and local artist Karen Swann for a creative workshop. Ages 4-11. A free event. For more information and to call 01243 777 351 or email chichester. library@westsussex.gov.uk

One Small Step for Major Tim, A Giant Leap Towards Mars, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP 11.30am.Visit the Planetarium to find out all about Tim’s epic adventure on board the ISS, and what lies beyond for the future of space travel. Ages 6+. Book on 01243 774 400. For more information visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Tues 13 – Wed 14 Feb

Fun with Chemistry, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN 10.30am-1pm. Chemistry is fun and fascinating. This is a great chance to come and have a go at some exciting chemistry experiments. Ages 6-8. For more information and to book visit www.the-observatory.org

Tues 13 – Fri 16 Feb

February Half Term: Protest, Littlehampton Museum, BN17 5EW 2–4pm. Enjoy making suffragette sashes and badges to take home, and learn more about the extraordinary local suffrage movement. A drop-in session. Ages 5+. For more information visit www. littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk

Tues 13 – Sat 17 Feb

Sealife Crafts, Hastings Pier Charity, TN34 1ET 11am–3pm. Drop in to make your own mini aquarium, fish net dream catcher, jelly fish and more. Charges apply. For more information visit www.hastingspier.org.uk

Wed 14 Feb

Wild Families – Brilliant Birds! RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

Annie Production, Field Place Manor House, Worthing West, BN13 1NP 9.30am–2.30pm. Let your musical theatre stars transform into one of the characters for the day. Learn songs and dances from this all-time family favourite! Ages 4-12. For more information and to book visit www. fieldplace.co.uk

Skye and Rubble from PAW Patrol, Drusillas Park, Alfriston, BN26 5QS Get ready for action as two of PAW Patrol’s finest recruits, Skye and Rubble, appear for the first time ever at Drusillas Park. The heroic pups will be appearing in the Events Arena at intervals throughout the day. For more information visit www.drusillas. co.uk

Stamp and Pattern Making with Emma Carlow, Ditchling Museum, BN6 8SP 11am-3pm. Create your own stamps and experiment with colour and pattern to make bright, bold papers to cover little notebooks to take home. Ages 7+. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Museum Explorer Day, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT 10.30am–3.30pm. ‘Let’s Explore Chalk’. Go along for a day full of fun activities.You will learn about the history of the chalk quarry at the museum. For more information visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Wed 14 – Sat 17 Feb

Big Little Multiverse, Lighthouse, Brighton BN1 4AJ 12noon -5pm. Lighthouse presents Big Little Multiverse, a programme of short films and drop-in events that tackle science at both ends – from the enormity of the universe to the minuteness of DNA. For more information and to book visit www. brightonscience.com

Thurs 15 Feb

Amazing Science for Winter Afternoon, Friends Meeting House, Brighton, BN1 1AF 10.15am-3.40pm. Drop in and watch amazing ‘Street Science’ entertainment, join the wax

10.30am–12.30pm.You will watch the birds that live on the reserve. Beginning with a mixture of games and activities to hone your bird spotting and identification skills, then head out onto the reserve to put them to the test! To book call 01798 875 851. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

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workshop and make yourself exciting science souvenirs and a quiz game to take home. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. brightonscience.com

Make a Bug Hotel, RSPB Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE 10.30am–12.30pm. It’s not just birds that need a home, insects do too! By providing them with a sheltered place to lay eggs you’ll also be attracting beneficial insects into your garden. Booking essential. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.rspb.org.uk

Tales From the Shed, Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester PO19 6AP 11am and 2pm. Children are encouraged to make a lot of noise and help make the story happen in an inclusive environment. Ages 0-6. Taking place at the Minerva Theatre. For more information and to book visit www.cft.org.uk

Half Term Family Matinee: A Grand Day Out, Towner, Eastbourne, BN21 5PQ 11am. Wallace and Gromit take a trip to the moon in their first adventure. This classic mini-movie is perfect for introducing little ones to the cinema experience. Afterwards, there will be free Wallace & Gromit themed activities. For more information and to book visit www. townereastbourne.org.uk

Discover Chemistry, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN Join in and have a go at some exciting chemistry experiments. Ages 9-11. For more information and to book visit www.the-observatory.org

Hello Kitty, Drusillas Park, Alfriston, BN26 5QS Hello Kitty will return to her home at Drusillas where you can visit her in her beautiful themed house and have a souvenir photo taken with the cutest girl herself. Meet and greet opportunities will operate at intervals throughout the day. Charges apply. For more times and information visit www.drusillas.co.uk

Lego Robotics ‘Taster’ Workshop, Hanover Community Centre, Brighton BN2 9UD Discover how to bring Lego animals to life! Children will work in pairs to assemble Lego alligators then use the visual drag-and-drop

software to instruct them to move and make sounds! Part of Brighton Science Festival. Ages 6-9. For more information and to book visit www. thecuriosityhub.com

All Aboard – A Tour of the Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP 3.30pm.Visit the Planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore our planetary neighbours. Ages 6+. Book on 01243 774 400. For more information visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Fri 16 Feb

Famous Folk, Chichester Cathedral, PO19 1PX 10am-3pm. A fun filled day with people to meet, activities to do, games to play and things to make - all taking place in the Cathedral. A drop in session. Charges apply. For more information visit www. chichestercathedral.co.uk

Magical Tales Drama Workshop, Chichester Library, PO19 1QJ 10–11am (Ages 5-7) and 2-3pm (Ages 8-11) Re-discover the magic and delight of Hans Christian Andersen’s beautiful stories. These Chichester Festival Theatre storytelling sessions are a chance for children and adults to enjoy classic tales together. For more information call 01243 642 110.

Mr Pepper’s Little Learners, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT 10.30am–12.30pm. A fun morning of activities for children under 4 years old. Charges apply. For more information visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Stargazing Party! RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 7–9pm. Admire the star studded skies and spot constellations and planets. There will be binoculars and telescopes for you to use. Weather permitting. Part of the South Downs Dark Skies Festival. Booking essential. For more information visit www. rspb.org.uk

Pocket Science Funfair, The Walrus, Brighton, BN1 1AD 10.30am–4.30pm. It looks like a funfair – it is a funfair, but each stall has a little science snuck into it. The Incredible Machine, the Amazing Shrinking Puppet Booth, Upside-down Goggles, Splat the Rat and more. Drop in. Ages 7+. For more information visit www. brightonscience.com

Venture Coded: Hacking for Beginners, Latest Music Bar, Brighton, BN2 1TF Join Andrew and Nic from Venture Coders for a two-hour introduction to coding using the popular real-

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Win Jungle Bunch Goodies and DVD Join in the jungle adventure with Maurice and his friends by winning a whole host of fun merchandise including Jungle Bunch badges, t-shirts, a safari hat and binoculars. One lucky winner will win all this as well as The Jungle Bunch on DVD, and four runners up can also win the DVD. Maurice may look like an emperor penguin but he’s a real tiger inside. Raised by a tigress, he’s the clumsiest Kung-Fu master ever. Along with his friends, the Jungle Bunch, he intends to maintain order and justice in the jungle, just as his mother did before him. But, Igor, an evil koala, wants to destroy the jungle once and for all with help from his army of silly baboons. The Jungle Bunch is out on Digital and DVD now! To be in with the chance of winning, tell us what kind of animal the evil Igor is? See below for entry details.

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Win a PS4 with Tad the Lost Explorer After Sara Lavroff discovers one of the three gold rings from King Midas’ necklace, proving that this ruler who turned everything he touched into gold really did exist, Tad travels to Las Vegas to join his friend at the exhibition where this incredible archaeological discovery will be revealed for the first time ever. © 2018 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Cert U. #Tad

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February world programming language Python and the Minecraft game. No programming experience required. Ages 9+. For more information and to book visit www.brightonscience. com

Fri 16 – Sun 18 Feb

Makerlab Monsters, Exploring Senses Pop-Up Makerlab, Brighton, BN1 2FN 11am and 2pm. Save toys from the rubbish heap in a hands-on craft and tech workshop with Exploring Senses. Part of the Brighton Science Festival. Ages 7+. For more information and to book visit www. brightonscience.com

Sat 17 Feb

Junior Stem Masterclass, Brighton and Hove Prep School, BN3 6NH 10am–12noon. A morning of fun, hands-on STEM activities. Inspired by the magic of Harry Potter, these activities give you the chance to carry out your very own magical spells. Ages 8-10. Part of the Brighton Science Festival. Ages 7+. For more information and to book visit www. brightonscience.com

Sat 17 – Sun 18 Feb

Planetarium Fun, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, BN20 0AB 11–11.30am. A weekend of stargazing fun and family activities with Creative Space, professional space communicators! For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/birlinggap-and-the-seven-sisters

Sun 18 Feb

Crazy But True, Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Brighton, BN1 9RA 2-5pm. This is an interactive installation performed by children who, cast as ‘experts’, are given their lines via headphones, repeating what they hear, without rehearsal. A Free event. Ages 8 -11. For more information visit www. attenboroughcentre.com

Littlehampton Leap, River Arun, BN17 5LR 11am. Brave leapers will be jumping into the River Arun from the red footbridge. This is a sponsored event raising money for local charities.You can help raise money and register or spectate. There will be fun and frolics for the family. For more information visit www.westsussex.info

Stars on Frosty Winter Nights, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP 3.30pm.Visit the Planetarium for a guided tour of what’s up in the starry sky at this time of the year. Ages 6+.

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Love Bugs, Tuppenny Barn, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ

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3.45-4.45pm. A fun afternoon session where you will be showing the little creatures some love as you go on a mini beast hunt and create your own bugs out of natural materials. Ages 4-11. For more information and to book visit www.tuppennybarn.co.uk

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Wed 21 Feb

7.30pm. This is your chance to sing your heart out to the Disney songs such as “Be our Guest”, “Belle”, “Gaston” and not forgetting the “Beauty and The Beast. For more information and to book visit www. parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Skips After School Club, Theatre Royal Brighton, BN1 1SD 4–5.50pm. Led by experienced workshop leaders, these are fun and informal sessions. This Charlie and the Chocolate Factory themed session includes games, a look on stage, drama and craft activities and squash and biscuits. Ages 6-10. Charges apply. To book visit www. atgtickets.com

Sat 24 Feb

Stargazing, Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ The Eastbourne Astronomical Society will provide a family friendly tour of the night sky suitable for all. Look at the Moon and Planets through an Astronomical Telescope on the Gun Platform For more information visit www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk

Sun 25 Feb

Sundae Club, Komedia, Brighton, BN1 1UN 11am. Over three fabulous hours of creative fun for kids. Featuring theatre, crafts and live music from The Swing Ninjas. Plus ice cream sundaes. Ages 2-8. For more information and to book visit www. komedia.co.uk

Brighton Half Marathon, Brighton Seafront, BN2 1TB

Thurs 1 Mar

Sing-a-long-a Beauty and the Beast, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley, RH10 6YZ

World Book Day, Nationwide Join in this celebration of authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) a celebration of reading. For more information visit www. worldbookday.com

Fri 2 Mar

One Small Step for Major Tim, A Giant Leap Towards Mars, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP 7.30pm.Visit the planetarium to find out all about Tim’s epic adventure on board the ISS, and what lies beyond for the future of space travel. Ages 6+. Book on 01243 774 400. For more information visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Sat 3 Mar

Be a Chorister for a Day, Chichester Cathedral, PO19 1PX 1-4pm. Have fun finding out what the chorister life is all about.Your son will prepare a service with the choristers, and join them as guest singers. To book contact Lesa Burchell on 01243 520 970 and for more information visit www.chichestercathedral.co.uk

Mother & Daughter Creative Technology Workshops, 68 Middle Street, Brighton, BN1 1AL 10am and 1.30pm. Girls, along with their mums, can attend one of the creative technology-based workshops. There will be four sessions throughout the day, for two different age groups of girls. For more information and to book visit www.thecuriosityhub.com

Sat 3 – Sun 4 Mar

World Book Weekend, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS 11am-4pm. Join in and celebrate National World Book Day with a range of activities celebrating Kipling’s most enchanting tales. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans

Sun 4 Mar

Guided Walk, Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE First spring walk of the year down the ‘West Side’ of the harbour looking out for late winter leavers and early spring arrivals. This 4 mile walk combines wildlife and the Harbours historic past. For more information and to book visit www. rspb.org.uk

Classic Cars, Proud Country House, Stanmer Park, Brighton, BN1 9QA Go along and see an array of Classic Cars at Stanmer Park. A free family event open to all. For more information call 01273 680 400.

Half Marathon, Princes Park, Eastbourne, BN22 7AE 10am. Set yourself a challenge and help raise vital funds. Or cheer on the runners along the seafront at this fantastic spring event. For more information and to register visit www.eastbournehalf.co.uk

From 7am. The Vitality Brighton Half Marathon is now one of the most popular races in the national running calendar. There will also be youth races for ages 7-17. For more information and to take part visit www.brightonhalfmarathon.com

Stargazing, Sheffield Park and Gardens, Uckfield, TN22 3QX

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Celebrating the Chair, Phoenix Brighton, BN2 9NB

Wed 7 Mar

11am and 2pm. Playfully explore the possibilities of the chair - an object that we take for granted, but tells a myriad of stories - inspired by the ‘The Sitting Room’ exhibition. A free drop-in session. Ages 5-14. For more information visit www. phoenixbrighton.org

4–5.50pm. Led by experienced workshop leaders, these are fun and informal sessions. This Faerie and

6.30-10pm. Join in for a warm supper, then learn about the stars and outer space with a talk and viewing from the astronomers. Children can also tick off number 27 on their 50 Things list. Ages 8+. For more information and to book visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/sheffield-park-and-garden

Resolution Run Brighton 2018, Stanmer Park, BN1 9QA 10am. Join in and run either 5k or 10k or 15k and help raise vital funds for the Stroke Association. To enter on line and for more information visit www.stroke.org.uk/resolution

Skips After School Club, Theatre Royal Brighton, BN1 1SD

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In picture B, the first hat and scarf set has two ends to the scarf, the 4th hat along has some eyes, the 5th scarf has lost its ends, the first hat in the second row has a pompom, the 2nd hat sets gloves have been flipped, the 4th hat has been changed to red. On the 3rd row the second hat includes sun glasses, the final hat has lost its pompom.

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March Elfin School themed session includes games, a look on stage, drama and craft activities and squash and biscuits. Ages 6-10. Charges apply. To book visit www.atgtickets.com

Fri 9 Mar

Mr Pepper’s Little Learners, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT (Also 16, 23 and 30 Mar) 10.30am– 12.30pm. A fun morning of activities for children under 4 years old. Charges apply. For more information visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Fri 9 – Sun 18 Mar

British Science Week, Various Locations An annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths that features a range of fascinating, entertaining and engaging national, regional and local events across the UK. For more information including organising and taking part in events visit www.britishscienceweek.org

Sat 10 Mar

iPad Collages, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ 10.15am–12.15pm. Collage together drawings, designs and photos on an iPad and play with the images to create new colours and layers. Led by Claire Westwood. Ages 5-8. Charges apply. For more information visit www.pallant.org.uk

Tiny Town Family Activity Day, Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, TN34 1ET 10am–3pm. Calling all budding architects and builders! Join artist Andy Willard and get inspired by A Sense of Place to create unique 3D houses to add to our urban landscape. A drop-in free event. For more information visit www.hmag. org.uk

Sat 10 Mar – Sun 15 Apr Lambing Time, Coombe’s Farm, BN15 0RS

9.30am–4pm. Go and see the lambs being born, eight hundred ewes lambing and eighty cows calving. Plus there will be tractor rides available to see the animals in the fields. For more information and to book visit www.coombes.co.uk

Mums Can Do, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT A special day of hands on activities for Mums and children, with have a go at pottery, drive a train, be a bus clippy and much more. Free entry for Mums with a full paying child. For more information visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Mothering Sunday Lunch, Hermonceux Castle, Halisham, TN34 1JU Treat your mother to a special Mothering Sunday Special Carvery Lunch. Afterwards enjoy a walk around the gardens. For more information and to book visit www. herstmonceux-castle.com

Sat 17 Mar

Forest School Easter Activity Day, Claremont Independent School, St Leonard’s TN37 7PW 9am – 12noon. Join in the Easter treasure trail through the woodland, followed by forest school bush craft, face painting, Easter egg hunt and much more! For more information visit www.claremontschool.co.uk

Morris Dancers, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT Go along and enjoy the visiting Morris Dancers displaying their skills at the Museum. For times and more information and to book visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Sat 17 – Fri 23 Mar

Sport Relief, Nationwide Whether you run, walk or even dance, whatever moves you, do it for Sport Relief and help change lives. To get a head start, pre-order your free Fundraising Pack. For more information visit www.sportrelief. com

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Puppet Theatres, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ 1.15pm–3.15pm. Be inspired by the work of Leonard Rosoman to create your own miniature theatre complete with cardboard puppet actors. Led by Zoe Scammell. Ages 9+. Charges apply. For more information visit www.pallant.org.uk

Sundae Club, Komedia, Brighton, BN1 1UN 11am. Over three fabulous hours of creative fun for kids. Featuring theatre, crafts and live music from The Swing Ninjas. Ages 2-8. For more information and to book visit www. komedia.co.uk

Mon 19 Mar – Sun 4 Nov Eastbourne Remembers Exhibition, The Pavilion, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ

10am–5pm. Journey through extraordinary memories and uncover some of the ways we have remembered and sometimes forgotten in this new exhibition for 2018. For more information call 01323 410 300.

Wed 21 Mar

World Poetry Day A time to appreciate and support poets and poetry around the world. Celebrate Wold Poetry Day today. For more information visit www. un.org/en/events/poetryday

Sat 17 Mar – Sun 15 Apr

Sat 24 Mar

10am-5pm. Go along to see the lambs being born and maybe cuddle an orphan lamb. There will be free tractor and trailer rides, plus a chicks and ducklings handling area. For more information visit www.gastonfarm. com

11am–3pm. Go along for some family fun on Hastings Pier inspired by Automata on the Pier with Cabaret Mechanical Theatre. For more information visit www.hastingspier. org.uk.

Open Lambing, Gaston Farm, Slindon, BN18 0RS

Sun 11 Mar

Mothering Day Relaxers, Wey and Arun Canal, Loxwood, RH14 0RH 11am. Treat the one you love to a Coffee and Danish Pastry Cruise or a Cream Tea cruise leaving at 2.15pm and 4.30pm. For more information and to book visit www.weyandarun. co.uk

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Family Fun, Hastings Pier Charity, TN34 1ET

Togi’s Team – Celtic Warriors vs Roman Soldiers, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester PO19 3QR 10am-12.30pm. Take a close look at the evidence of the armour, weapons and tactics used in the past. Investigate similarities and differences between Celtic warriors and Roman soldiers and meet one to find out more! For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Family Telescope Clinic, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN 2-8pm. Do you have a telescope but don’t know how to use it properly and need some advice? This family day is specifically for adults and accompanied children. For more information visit www. the-observatory.org and to book call 01323 832 731.

Art@Amberley, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT Go along and you will be looking at Lino Printing. Pre-booking is advisable. For times and more information and to book visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Spring Beach Clean, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TU 10am-1pm. Look out for the first wheatears and Sandwich terns of the year while helping to remove the rubbish blown in by winter storms. Hot soup will be served at the end. Meet at Rye Harbour village car park don’t forget to bring your work gloves.Visit www.sussexwildlifetrust. org.uk

Sat 24 Mar - Sun 15 Apr Spring Festival, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

8am–5pm. Join in for garden tours, workshops, music, chef demonstrations and entertainment. Plus follow the children’s springthemed trails around the house and gardens. Admission applies. For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

Sun 25 Mar

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