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Dear Readers Primary Times in East Sussex 7 Southbrook Mews London SE12 8LG Tel: 01273 916210 Email: office@primarytimes.biz Website: www.primarytimes.co.uk Twitter: @PT_Sussex Instagram: @primarytimesse Publishing Editor: Peter Watson Sales: Joe Moore, Lola Olowofela, Gill Pearce & Andrew Langridge Listings: Hayley Hughes Editorial: Drew O’Keeffe & Katie Knight Production: Alison Watson Office Manager: Chris Blower Administrators: Claire Wood & Tina Love Proof Reader: Catherine Draisey Social Media: Rachel Benson Primary Times is independently published and distributed free in infant and primary schools throughout Sussex. Its aims are to inform families and children of current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses and attractions and to give teachers, pupils and parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its contents or joining in the competitions which we run. It is NOT our intention to publish any racist, sexist or politically based material whatsoever. We also undertake not to carry any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children. The opinions expressed in either the editorial or advertisements within this publication are not necessarily those held by the editor or publisher. While we take great care with the compilation of information within this magazine, neither the editor nor publisher will accept any liability for the accuracy of the editorial or advertising contained within the publication. We welcome listings being sent to us for inclusion in our What’s On section. Free listings are dependent on available space and we cannot guarantee to print all the listings we are sent. Please send them to listings@primarytimes.biz. Primary Times would like to thank all the schools in Sussex for their assistance in distributing the magazine and for their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where you can. No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may be reproduced, in part or in whole, without the express written permission of the Publishing Editor. Primary Times is currently publishing over 2.5 million copies per issue under franchise licences throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.. Primary Times East Sussex is operated under franchise licence.

School’s Out for Summer..... and Primary Times is going to be your best friend this school holiday! Welcome to the biggest help you are going to use this summer. There’s no need to get stressed, no need for the constant “what are we doing today”, simply keep your copy of Primary Times handy and look through our comprehensive listings to see what’s on. Primary Times has the best set of listings for primary aged children anywhere. Nobody does it better! We have worked night and day to source them and have spent hours checking, double checking and proof reading them. Having said that we do produce some of them a long time in advance so do remember to check with the venue for any updates before planning a trip. We don’t usually mention cost and full details as we just don’t have room so do check first if you need more information. As well as being loved for our listings, our competitions are pretty popular too! In this magazine look out for a chance to win an Xbox One and copy of LEGO The Incredibles game. We have a fantastic word search competition with a top prize of the Xbox One, game and goody bag plus two runners up prizes of LEGO The Incredibles goody bags. Don’t forget to enter all our other competitions too and remember to include your details if you do enter. We can’t notify you if you don’t let us know who you are.... Farewell and good luck to all our Year 6 readers off to secondary school. There isn’t a secondary school version of Primary Times but if you still want to see us take a look in your local library.

Contents

inside this issue.... News.........................................4 What’s On.................................6 Family Theatre..........................8 School’s Out for Summer............12 Education News.......................20 Competitions...........................23 Katie Clown’s Puzzle Page.....27 All Your Own Work!................. 31

To all our readers, have a fantastic summer. We’ll see you again in September.

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News

Film Preview Guide Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation

The nation’s favourite monster family are back and this adventure promises to be bigger and better than ever. Drac and the family are taking a summer vacation from providing everyone else’s vacation at the hotel, and embark on a holiday on a luxury monster cruise ship. It’s smooth sailing for Drac’s Pack as the monsters indulge in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer, from monster volleyball to exotic excursions, and catching up on their moon tans. However, the dream vacation turns into a nightmare when Mavis realises Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka. Little do they know that his “too good to be true” love interest is actually a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, ancient nemesis to Dracula and all other monsters, and she hides a dangerous secret that could destroy all of monsterkind. Catch the latest instalment in the Hotel Transylvania adventure from 27 July.

Incredibles 2

The Parr family are back, with their incredible story picking up where the previous film finished in 2004. Helen, aka Elastigirl, continues to fight crime using her stretching powers, whilst also leading a campaign to bring Supers back. Meanwhile, Bob navigates the dayto-day heroics of ‘normal’ life at home with Violet, Dash and baby Jack-Jack, whose superpowers are about to be discovered.Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don’t shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone by their side.They must find a way to work together again – which is easier said than done, even when they’re all Incredible. Incredibles 2 bursts into cinemas on 13 July.

Teen Titans Go! To the Movies

TheTeenTitans are back with the voice of Greg Davies inTeenTitans Go! to the Movies. It seems to theTeens that all the major superheroes are starring in their own movies - everyone but theTeenTitans, that is. Leader Robin is determined to remedy the situation and be seen as a star instead of a sidekick.With a few madcap ideas and a song in their heart, theTeenTitans head toTinselTown, determined to pull off their dream.The group is radically misdirected by a seriously Super-Villain and his maniacal plan to take over the Earth, and things really go awry.The team ﬁnds their friendship and their ﬁghting spirit failing, putting the very fate of theTeenTitans themselves on the line.Teen Titans Go! to the Movies is a clever, tongue-in-cheek play on the superhero genre, and comes to cinemas on 3 August. 4

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Activities 4 Kids Holiday Camp Expect to make new friends, spend your energy and have a lot of fun with Activities 4 Kids Holiday Camps. Offering lots of activities including multi sports, swimming and pool games (supervised by the staff at WetWetWet Swim School), party games, running/relays, athletics fun, arts and crafts and team building activities, there is lots to keep active, happy, encouraged and motivated all day long. Activites 4 Kids have a full and varying daily schedule of specifically designed activities catering for all different age groups. The enthusiastic staff ensure your child gets the most out of their holiday camps, as every child is cared for to the very highest level. All staff are also DBS checked and are first aiders. A4K clubs run every school holiday period and are open from 8.30am–5.30pm, allowing flexibility in the day. They are not just sports, as the holiday clubs offer a wide range of activities perfect for primary school children. There are team game sessions focusing on fun-based movement and kids are encouraged to have fun above all else. The team games also encourage social skills, self-esteem, co-ordination and physical wellbeing. The arts and crafts are theme based and may follow seasonal events such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day, along with local events such as Gay Pride. They also work with and use natural surroundings, pottery, papier mâché and project work. For more details about Activities 4 Kids, please visit www. Activities4Kids.co.uk or email info@Activities4Kids.co.uk.

Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Barracudas Activity Day Camps offer fun holiday childcare for working parents. They are the UK’s number one activity day camp provider with over 40 locations and a fantastic range of over 80 activities for 4 ½ to 14 year olds. Barracudas offer extended hours for working parents and have been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted more times than any similar provider. They have qualified and experienced staff and there is a money back guarantee for first time bookers. Childcare vouchers are also accepted. The family-run company is a leader in the field, offering an amazing experience for children in fantastic settings. With a choice of varied activities for every session including archery, fencing, arts and crafts, motor sports and dance and drama, Barracudas has something for every child. Barracudas is an excellent holiday childcare solution for children and parents alike. Day Camps will take place Patcham High School, Brighton from 30 July – 24 August. If you’re interested in booking Barracudas, don’t wait around as they sell out fast. To secure your child’s place for this summer, call 0845 123 5299 or visit www.barracudas.co.uk.

The winning schools of the ‘crazy’ maths class opportunity at Hastings Adventure Golf have been announced. Pupils from Silverdale Primary School claimed their prize and enjoyed a unique and practical maths lesson at the UK’s largest minigolf complex. 29 children from Year 6 took to the 18-hole mini golf course to learn about geometry, measurement, distance and basic operations and fractions. Each pupil had a maths worksheet to complete on their way around and once completed received a prize. Other winners were Mrs Chalmer’s Year 7 class at Ratton School Academy Trust in Eastbourne, and Ms Godley’s Year 5 class at Guestling Bradshaw CE Primary School in Hastings. Lauren Barber,Year 6 teacher, Rowling class at Silverdale Primary Academy told Primary Times, “My class was honestly BUZZING so much from the experience! Some said it was the best school trip they had ever been on and how lucky they were. The maths was brilliant - a full range of revision skills that were targeted at their age and ability brilliantly.” Hastings Adventure Golf offers special school group rates with a range of ready-made planned maths lessons for primary and secondary curriculums complete with worksheets and key learning points that turn the game of crazy golf into a practical maths learning experience. All lesson plans and worksheets can be customised to suit the class teacher’s requirements.Visit www.hastingadventuregolf.com for more information.

Battle Library: new opening times Library opening hours are changing. The opening times for this library will be:

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What’s On

Your family diary for the Summer Holidays July Ongoing Until 31 Aug

Breeze to Devil’s Dyke from Brighton, Various Locations

The 77 double-decker bus leaves from the Brighton Pier bus stop, the Clock Tower or from Brighton Station. Buses run seven days a week until 31 Aug and then weekends throughout the year. There will even be a Visit Brighton podcast telling you all about what you’re seeing from your grandstand seat on top of the bus. For more information visit www. brighton-hove.gov.uk

Until 3 Sep

Have-a-Go Archery and Falconry, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

(Weekends and school holidays) 11am–4pm. Join the archers and falconers from The Hawking Centre and have-a-go at fulfilling your duty as an Englishman by practising your archery or flying a bird of prey for hunting or sport. Charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle

Until 4 Sep

Aliens, Zombies and Monsters!, Hove Museum and Art Gallery, BN3 4AB Popular children’s writer and illustrator, Aaron Blecha reveals the tricks of his trade in this fun display. Free admission. For more information visit brightonmuseums. org.uk

Until 4 Nov

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

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

Faces of the Fort, Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ

Explore the family-friendly interactive displays and follow the stories of those who lived in the Fortress over its 200 year history. Two children admitted free with every full paying adult. For more information visit www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk

2 July - 2 Sept 2018

Mon 2 – Sun 15 Jul

Wimbledon Big Screen, Brighton Marina, BN2 5UU

There will be two weeks of Wimbledon on the big screen for you to watch in Marina Square. Please mention Primary Times when visiting the Marina. For more information visit www.brightonmarina.co.uk

Wed 4 Jul

Hocus Pocus, Theatre Royal Brighton, BN1 1SD

4pm. A fun and informal after-school session for 6–10 year olds all about spells, potions and brews! For more information and to book visit www. atgtickets.com/theatre-royal-brighton

Castles, Chancels and Chatterley, Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, BN26 5TL

10.30am-12.30pm. A scenic circular walk from Alfriston via Milton Street and Lullington, which takes in the childhood haunts of Dirk Bogarde made famous in his acclaimed memoir ‘Great meadow’. For more information and to book visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/alfriston

Sat 7 Jul

Artisan Market, Littlehampton High Street, BN17

10am-4pm. For this Love Festival special, browse the market for unique gifts and local produce and enjoy live music, arts and crafts and more. For more information visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Rockpool Rangers, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, BN20 0AB 11am-1pm. Join the Rangers in discovering the fascinating life in the rockpools at Birling Gap. Please meet at the Birling Gap Visitor Centre. Booking essential. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/birling-gap-and-the-sevensisters

Wildlife Watch, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TU 10am-12.30pm. Enjoy walking out to Castle Water to look at the underwater wildlife, and take a

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look inside Camber Castle! Ages 5-11. Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Summer Open Wood, RSPCA Mallydams Wood, Hastings, TN35 4AH

11.30am-3pm. Learn about animals and enjoy exploring the wood and take part in woodland activities for all ages. Free. For more information visit www.rspca.org.uk/local/mallydamswood

Bug Hunt Safari, Devil’s Dyke, Nr Brighton, BN45 7DE

Arty Crafty Club, Hove Museum and Art Gallery, Hove, BN3 4AB

(Also 14 Jul) 2-4pm. Go along for some clay work, plaster casting, painting on canvas, animation and so much more! Drop-in session. Charges apply. Ages 8-12. For more information visit brightonmuseums. org.uk/hove

Sat 7 – Sun 8 Jul

Towner on the Beach, Beach Hut 37, Eastbourne Seafront, BN21 4BX

11am-5pm. Using Google Earth images of Eastbourne seafront and drawing materials found on the beach, explore the forms and shapes that landscapes can begin to take on when seen from the air. Led by artist Liz Corkhill. Materials are provided, donations are welcome. For more information visit www. townereastbourne.org.uk

999 Emergency Services Display, Western Lawns, BN21 4EH

11am-2pm. Join the Rangers to discover what wild minibeasts live in the chalk grassland jungle. Meet at the white National Trust van by the Stone Seat. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ devils-dyke

Meet the men and women behind the blue lights and get a close look at 999 response vehicles in this fun family-friendly event. Free. For more information visit www. visiteastbourne.com

Good Day Sunshine, Phoenix Gallery, Brighton, BN2 9NB

Animazing Children’s TV Studio Tours, Animazing Studios, Eastbourne, BN22 8LD

11am and 2pm. Enjoy working as a family to explore different materials in these relaxed, fun workshops with Phoenix artists. All you need is your imagination and a willingness to get stuck in! Ages 5-14. Free, drop-in sessions. For more information visit www.phoenixbrighton.org

Meadows Day, Slindon Estate, BN18 0RG

10am-2pm. A free fun family outdoor day – picnic, butterfly walk, wildlife and more. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/slindonestate

National Meadows Day, Nationwide

The vision is for people to celebrate National Meadows Day in their own city, village, parish, wildlife reserve, allotment or farm all over the UK. For more information visit www. magnificentmeadows.org.uk

Summer Open Day, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, BN1 1EE 11am-4pm.Visit for a summer open day at Brighton Museum and be prepare to be surprised. There will be family activities and a chance to get up close and personal to objects not usually on display. Free. For more information brightonmuseums.org.uk

Sat 7 Jul – Wed 31 Oct

(Selected dates) Brand new studio tours show how children’s TV is made from puppets and animation to live action and special effects, plus the original Raa the Noisy Lion. For more information and to book visit www. animazingtv.co.uk

Sun 8 Jul

Walk with a Warden, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TU

2-4.30pm. A guided walk around Castle Water; an area of freshwater with reedbeds and many ditches – perfect for dragonflies, damselflies and marsh frogs! Meet at Brede Lock, car parking nearby in Rye, TN31 7UG. For more information visit www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Sat 14 Jul

Book Signing, Paradise Park, Newhaven, BN9 0DH

11am-4pm. Go along and meet author of ‘The Unbusy Bee’ Vanessa Cervantes who will be signing copies of her book at Paradise Park. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.paradisepark. co.uk

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lub c y a d i l o h Active Kids

200 Nectar points per booking £7.50 per child, per day Find out more and sign up at activekids.sainsburys.co.uk For children aged 5-15. Trial run in 25 locations between 2 July and 31 August 2018, 9am-4pm. Places subject to availability. Offer open to UK Nectar card holders. Exchange 200 Nectar points for an access code during the booking process. Max 5 sessions per child and 5 children per booking. You will contract with Premier Education PLC. Full terms and conditions at https://activekids.sainsburys.co.uk/terms-and-conditions . Promoter is Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd, 33 Holborn, London EC1N 2HT.

2 July - 2 Sept 2018

Family Theatre

Devonshire Park Eastbourne Box Office: 01323 412 000 24 – 29 Jul

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Family Theatre Brighton Centre Box Office: 08448 471 515 8 - 9 Sep

Barn Southwick Box Office: 01273 597 094 18 – 21 Jul

Paw Patrol Live: The Fantastic Mr Fox Great Pirate This adaptation will capture the imagination of young and Adventure Enjoy It’s Pirate Day in the show! Adventure Bay, And don’t and Mayor forget to say Goodway you saw it in is getting Primary ready for a big celebration! Times! The pups will need all paws on deck for this pirate adventure, including some help from the newest pup... Tracker.

old alike and will have audiences enthralled. With creative, magical staging, it will be a wonderful play for the Southwick Players Youth Group.

Filled with unforgettable songs, including the Academy Awardnominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the show is a high-flying, fun-filled adventure for the entire family.

9 Aug – 1 Sep

Return to The Forbidden Planet With a brilliant cast of actor musicians, stunning special effects and live music, make sure you don’t miss this feelgood musical which is perfect for all the family to enjoy.

5 – 6 Sep

Teletubbies Live Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, LaaLaa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland.

Old Market Hove Box Office: 01273 201 801 25 – 29 Jul

High School Musical This Disney musical is full of fun, basketball-styled choreography and the fabulous score known to millions and featuring songs such as Start of Something New, Get’cha Head In The Game and more.

Ropetackle Shorehamby-Sea Box Office: 01273 464 440 21 Jul

Penguin Penguin is exciting, surreal and full of surprises; a spectacular theatre experience based on the award-winning book by Polly Dunbar. The lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez will have everyone joining in! Ages 2-7.

15 Aug

Disgusting Songs for Revolting Children Jay Foreman provides a devilishly cheeky hour of songs, poems and comedy for children of all ages in this family friendly show. Ages 6+.

Theatre Royal Brighton Box Office: 08448 717 650 4 - 5 Jul

Teletubbies Live Look out for the Tubby Phone, Noo-noo and the Sun Baby in 8

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a fun, bright and safe world which captures young children’s imaginations and encourages them to explore the world around them.

Royal Hippodrome Eastbourne Box Office: 01323 802 020 6 – 7 Jul

Guys & Dolls JR A modern take on the old story. Sky Masterson, Nathan Detroit and Sarah Brown and Miss Adelaide – the story of love and hate between them. A feel good show for all the family.

20 – 21 Jul

David Baddiel’s Animalcolm This show combines physical theatre, puppetry and the company’s outstanding storytelling style to bring David Baddiel’s magical and wonderfully comic story to the stage.

9 Aug

The Railway Children All aboard! Full steam ahead! Find your travel companions and take your seats for Heartbreak Productions’ adaptation of The Railway Children, a classic children’s tale by Edith Nesbit.

Stables Hastings Box Office: 01424 423 221 29 Aug – 1 Sep

Song to the Siren Tales of adventure, danger, magic and mystery, interweave to create an enchanting piece of storytelling which will take the audience on an incredible theatrical journey over and under the waves.

White Rock Hastings Box Office: 01424 462 288 Until 3 Jul

Dinosaur World Live Grab your compass and join an intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Ages 3+.

29 Aug

The Little Mix Experience Four talented girls pay tribute to one of the UK’s finest girl-bands. With breath taking dance moves, replica costumes and some of the finest vocals in the UK, this is a high-energy show.

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Summer Outdoor Theatre in East Sussex Production

Location

Website/Box Office

4 Jul The Reluctant Dragon BOAT, Dyke Rd Pk, Hove, BN3 6EH www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk 18-21 Jul Sense and Sensibility (7+) BOAT, Dyke Rd Pk, Hove, BN3 6EH www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk 19 Jul Oberon’s Cure Barcombe Village Hall Field, BN8 5BH www.therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk 20 Jul The Adventures of Dr Dolittle Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, BN27 1RN www.illyria.cloudvenue.co.uk 20 Jul-12 Aug Oberon’s Cure Various venues in East Sussex www.therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk 22 Jul The Great Houndini BOAT, Dyke Rd Pk, Hove, BN3 6EH www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk 29 Jul Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland East Sussex Nat Resort, TN22 5ES www.chapterhouse.org 29 Jul The Lost Seaside Variety Show BOAT, Dyke Rd Pk, Hove, BN3 6EH www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk 2-5 Aug Swallows and Amazons BOAT, Dyke Rd Pk, Hove, BN3 6EH www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk 8-11 Aug Animal Farm (7+) BOAT, Dyke Rd Pk, Hove, BN3 6EH www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk 9 Aug The Railway Children Royal Hippodrome, Eastbourne, BN21 3PF www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk 16-17 Aug The Three Musketeers BOAT, Dyke Rd Pk, Hove, BN3 6EH www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk 18 Aug Love’s Labour’s Lost BOAT, Dyke Rd Pk, Hove, BN3 6EH www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk 22 Aug Treasure Island (5+) BOAT, Dyke Rd Pk, Hove, BN3 6EH www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk 23 Aug Robin Hood and His Merry Men 1066 Battle of Hastings TN33 0AD www.chapterhouse.org 2 Sep The Railway Children BOAT, Dyke Rd Pk, Hove, BN3 6EH www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk 7-8 Sep Too Many Cooks (2+) BOAT, Dyke Rd Pk, Hove, BN3 6EH www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk 21 Sep As You Like It BOAT, Dyke Rd Pk, Hove, BN3 6EH www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk 29 Sep The Wizard of Oz BOAT, Dyke Rd Pk, Hove, BN3 6EH www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk

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What’s On

More What’s On Your family diary for the Summer Holidays

July Sat 14 – Sun 15 Jul

Classic Vehicle Show, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

10.30am–5pm. There will be more than one hundred classic cars on display from the early ‘horseless carriages’ to the recent classics. Make the most of your day by visiting the working forge and exploring the main house. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk/events

Beach Life Festival, Eastbourne Seafront, BN22 7LH

11am. Kick off the summer holidays with an adventure-filled weekend showcasing extreme sports both at land and sea. Kids can try plate spinning and juggling or reach dizzy heights with funfair rides, inflatable football and more. For more information visit www. BeachlifeFestival.co.uk

Sat 14 Jul – Sat 8 Sep

Mischief Makers Summer Reading Challenge, Libraries in East Sussex

Sign your child up online, then visit the library and tell them the secret code word to get the collector’s map. Your child then needs to choose any six library books to read (printed books, audiobooks or eBooks) and collect prizes along the way – all for free. Ages 4-11. For more information visit www.eastsussex.gov.uk

Sun 15 Jul

Frog Firle Farm Open Day, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, BN20 0AB

12noon-4pm. A fun family day in the great outdoors with crafts, games, wildlife and history. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/birling-gap-and-the-sevensisters

Village Treasure Trail, Various Locations in Ashington

Ashington C of E School will be holding their third Village Treasure Trail today. The fun family fundraising event for the Primary School offers a prize of £100 for one lucky team. Registration for the trail starts at 1pm at the school and all entries must be returned by 3.30pm. For more information and to enter the separate free online trail visit www. treasuretrails.org/ashington

Pirate Day, Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, Hastings, TN34 1PH

Join in for free activities including face painting, crafts and a bucking crocodile game with prizes. For times and more information visit www. priorymeadow.com

RSPCA Open Day & Dog Show, Braypool Sports Field, Brighton, BN1 8ZH

10.30am. A fun family day out. Fun dog show, loads of stalls, refreshments, bar, children’s entertainments, and much more. Charges apply. For more information visit www.rspca-brighton.co.uk

Tues 17 Jul

Cream Tea Voyage, Wey and Arun Canal, Loxwood, RH14 0RH

2.15pm and 4.30pm. Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious cream tea on the electric canal boat, Wiggonholt, whilst watching the beautiful countryside pass by. For more information and to book visit www. weyarun.org.uk

Fri 20 Jul

Wild Food Walk, Talk and Picnic, Devil’s Dyke, Nr Brighton, BN45 7DE

10.30am-1.30pm. Learn how our ancestors foraged for food and medicinal herbs at spectacular Devil’s Dyke where people have lived off the land for thousands of years. Booking essential. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/devils-dyke

Fri 20 Jul – Sun 12 Aug

Big Butterfly Count, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

Grab an identification chart from the Visitor Centre and join in this nationwide survey that helps us assess the health of our environment. For more information visit www. rspb.org.uk

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about his work whilst he shows you how to create characters and bring them to life. Book on 03000 290 902. For more information visit brightonmuseums.org.uk

Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jul

Kew Science Festival, Wakehurst, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TN

10am-4.30pm. Science comes alive at Wakehurst with a wild weekend of workshops, hands-on experiments, shows and more. For more information visit www.kew.org/ wakehurst

Hastings RAF100 Flying Displays, Hastings Seafront, TN34 3AD

Go along to see a spectacular display by the Red Arrows and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force. For more information visit www.air-shows.org.uk

Creepy-Crawly Weekend, Drusillas Park, Alfriston, BN26 5QS

The Discovery Centre, open between 11am and 4pm, will be swarming with weird insects, slimy molluscs and scary spiders and experts from the British Tarantula Society will be available to answer your questions. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.drusillas. co.uk

Sat 21 Jul – Wed 22 Aug Summer Search, Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, BN26 5TL 10.30am-4.30pm. Enjoy a self-led fun trail for families around the garden. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/alfriston

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2-3.30pm. Aliens, Zombies and Monsters creator Aaron Blecha leads this fun drawing workshop at Hove Museum. Chat to Aaron

An open-top bus will run daily along the coast in Eastbourne this summer - see the sights from the open-top bus! Kids can travel for a quid with a standard adult ticket. For more information visit www.stagecoachbus. com/eastbourneopentop

Drawing Workshop with Aaron Blecha, Hove Museum and Art Gallery, BN3 4AB

Family Film: The Breadwinner (12A), Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ 10.30am. The Breadwinner, adapted from Deborah Ellis’ well-regarded young-adult novel, tells the story of eleven-year-old Parvana living in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. For more information and to book visit www.townereastbourne.org.uk

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Summer Holiday Trail and Crafts, Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ

10am-5pm. Join in this Summer Holiday for a free trail and crafts in the fortress. Create your own stories as you travel through the redoubt and dive in to the craft area to create some spectacular characters. For more information visit www. heritageeastbourne.co.uk

Sat 21 Jul – Mon 3 Sep The Jungle Book Trail, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS

11am-4pm. Some of the characters from The Jungle Book have escaped from their book and are out and about hiding in the garden. Pick up our Jungle Book trail and follow the clues to find them all and win a prize. Charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ batemans

‘50 Things’ Summer Trail, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

10am-4pm. Enjoy the great outdoors this summer and complete various seasonal activities around the grounds and claim your prize on our summer trail. Charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle

Canadians in the Park: Summer Trail, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX

Follow the trail to find out what it was like to be in a soldier training camp during the Second World War. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-parkand-garden

Summer of Shoes Family Trail, Uppark, South Harting, GU31 5QR

10am-5pm. Ever wondered what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes? Join in this summer to find out on our fun family trail. Suggested donation £1 per trail. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/uppark

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Devil’s Dyke & Saddlescombe Farm, Nr Brighton, BN45 7DE

11am–2.30pm. Go along and discover one of England’s finest butterfly spots with local expert. Charges apply. To book call 01273 857 981, or for more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/devils-dyke

Seven Sisters Archaeology Hits the Beach, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, BN20 0AB 11am-2pm. Go along and discover the fascinating history through the ages of this amazing coastal site beside the Seven Sisters. Meet outside the Visitor Centre. Booking essential. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/birling-gapand-the-seven-sisters

Southern Classics Society Car Show, Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP

10am–4pm. Go along and view a wide range of classic cars courtesy of the Southern Classics Society. No additional charge to visit this event, included in Garden entry and free to Friends. For more information visit www.bordehill.co.uk

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FUN FAMILY EVENTS 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield:

The Home of Charles Darwin, Down House:

Medieval Falconry Sat 28 – Sun 29 July

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Hands on History Weekdays Mon 30 July – Fri 31 August

Fantastic Fossils Tue 31 July – Sat 4 August Victorian Voyages Tue 7 – Sat 11 August

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Darwin’s Gruesome Garden Experiments Tue 14 – Sat 18 August Growing up and Down Tue 21 – Sat 25 August Butler School Tue 28 August – Sat 1 September

School’s Out for Summer Fun Days Out with the Family Brighton Through the Looking Glass Summer at Michelham Priory

At Michelham Priory House and Gardens near Hailsham you’ll find lots to do both indoors and outdoors this summer. On 14 and 15 July, a hundred vintage cars will be showcased around the grounds at the Classic Vehicle Show. There are lots of activities for all the family in the holidays - whether you want to be an Archaeologist for the day on 25 July, spend the day as a Pirate or Princess on 9 August, get close to nature at Wildlife Wednesday on 15 August or join in with traditional family games at Family Games Fest on 22 August. On 3-6 August contemporary crafts from local artists will be on show and for sale from The Sussex Guild. Experience Medieval life on 8 and 9 September with living history camps and displays, archery, medieval traders and entertainment. There will be children’s trails throughout the school holiday plus the children’s playground, hands-on activities and dressing up in the house. Plenty to do for all the family is included in standard admission. To find out more about events, please visit www.sussexpast.co.uk.

Take the family for a day out in Brighton this summer. With so much to see, it’s hard to know where to start, so why not see it all from British Airways i360? As the glass viewing pod glides up slowly to 450ft, make new memories together as you point out landmarks across the city, the South Downs and the beautiful Sussex coastline. Join the discovery trail and hunt for the wind farm on the horizon, artwork on the nearby rooftops or domes nestled among the city rooftops. Alternatively, just stand quietly together and take it all in. However you spend your time on the pod, raise a glass of delicious local juice at the Nyetimber Sky Bar before gliding gently down again relaxed, refreshed and with a whole new perspective on the city. This summer holidays you can also enjoy giant games on the boarding deck, the building blocks corner and a kids’ art exhibition. Save up to 20% with Combi Saver tickets for British Airways i360, SEA LIFE Brighton and the Royal Pavilion, to use within one week. Kids can also go half price at Drusillas. Walk on air and walk on the wild side. Pick up a voucher from the BA i360 ticket office to benefit from this offer. For more information and to book, please visit www.BritishAirwaysi360.com. Find us in Brighton

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Let your kids go on an Egyptian adventure this summer at Royal Victoria Place in Tunbridge Wells. Kids In Pyramids is a free interactive and educational experience open every day between Saturday 28 July and Monday 27 August. Designed for children aged between 5-12 years, this unique event will allow them to go on an amazing adventure where they can learn about life in ancient Egypt, be surrounded by iconic architectural elements, get involved in exciting games and of course have lots of fun. Children will be able to dress up, enter the pyramids, dig in the sand searching for artefacts, find the key to the treasure room, learn about hieroglyphics, build pyramids, climb on the Sphinx, decipher the hidden codes and have fun with the mummies. They will even be able to take funny pictures of themselves with Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus, so make sure you don’t forget to bring your camera! Free adventure tours will take place every half hour from 11am – 4.30pm Monday-Saturday and from 11am–3.30pm on Sundays. For more information, please visit www.royalvictoriaplace.com. You can also follow them on Twitter and Facebook.

Forest School Adventure

If you’d like to get your children playing outside this summer, Forest School Adventure is packed full of practical ideas helping families play, craft and learn about the natural world. Learn how to light a fire without matches, build a shelter to sleep in, cook on a fire, hunt for bugs and much more. From essential bushcraft basics and Stone Age survival skills to joyful outdoor play, there is something for everyone.Young children will be immersed in imaginative, gloriously messy play and crafts, whilst older ones can get to grips with more complex activities like stone tool making and sourcing water. If your family likes food, Forest School Adventure can be used as a handbook for helping to identify plants and learning what to eat from nature’s larder. It can also be used as a recipe book for making medicines and yummy food. Woven with stories throughout of the authors’ real life experiences of living out in the wild, each page will engage your children and inspire them to get outdoors. Whether in an organised setting, a group of friends or a family outing, the fun-filled games will build confidence, bonding and result in happy and energised children.

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Charity Reveals Country’s Best Beaches

Keep Britain Tidy has announced the winners of 65 Blue Flags.Visitors to award-winning beaches can be sure of a clean, safe beach with great facilities and water quality. The news comes as research from Keep Britain Tidy reveals that over a quarter (27%) of children have never been swimming in the sea in this country. The international Blue Flag is the quality mark for beaches and mean those visiting them can be sure that they are clean, safe and meet the highest environmental standards, as well as the tough international bathing water quality standards. Alongside this, Blue Flag beaches have to run a minimum of five educational activities for the local community and visitors to make people aware of the importance of looking after the natural environment. A total of 65 beaches in England have been awarded Blue Flags in 2018. Across East Sussex, 3 beaches have won the award. They are Brighton Central, Hove Lawns and Marina St Leonards. The awards, following hot on the heels of the charity’s Great British Spring Clean and Great Plastic Pick Up campaigns, are part of Keep Britain Tidy’s commitment to support and celebrate the country’s best beaches for everyone for enjoy.

Hastings Adventure Golf

For some crazy family fun this summer head down to the seafront and put your putting skills into practice at Hastings Adventure Golf. There’s something for all the family at the UK’s largest crazy golf complex. Everyone will love the three 18-hole mini golf courses with pirate ships, cannon balls and talking tikki poles. Plus there’s freshly cooked fish and chips and delicious gelato ice cream, made right on site, with a great selection of snacks and hot and cold drinks.

the side of the pond and sweep your net slowly through the water – a figure of eight shape works best. Then take your net out and carefully turn it inside out so the creatures you’ve caught drop into the container. You can then use your spoon to scoop them up and get a closer look. But don’t touch them as you might hurt them. Check out the Woodland Trust’s pond dipping guide online for pictures to help you identify your finds. Show off your findings to The Woodland Trust on social media using #NatureDetectives. And if you want more ideas like this through the post, why not become a Woodland Trust Nature Detective? Find out more at www.woodlandtrust.org. uk/naturedetectives. Photo credit: Catherine Starling

Sheffield Park and Garden

This summer find out what it would have been like to be one of the Canadian soldiers based in the Sheffield Park training camp during the Second World War. Families will be able to pick up a free map and test their map-reading skills by following the co-ordinates on Operation ‘Redwood’ to find the mission checkpoints. At each location, you’ll be put through your paces with everything from code breaking and target practice to keep fit exercises. If you’ve still got energy after all that training, you can explore the re-created Nissen hut in the garden to get an idea of the living conditions of the soldiers, or make your way over to Ringwood Toll on the parkland where the newly installed assault course provides extra fun.

You can follow in the footsteps of the world’s best putters who played the World Crazy Golf Championships on this course in June. But you don’t have to be a pro! These are easy-to-play, fun courses – a traditional seaside favourite for all the family. Take advantage of the special offer running until the end of October. You can play two courses for the price of one with the Early Birdie and Evening Eagle offer. Play between 9-11am or between 7-9pm and you’ll get a second game for free! The courses are open every day from 8.30am until 10pm so go on down and get putting! For more information visit www.hastingsadventuregolf.com

The Essential Guide to Pond Dipping

Ponds have a huge variety of amazing little creatures just waiting to be discovered. Get your nets and magnifying glasses at the ready and go pond dipping this summer, either in your garden, at your local park or in a local Woodland Trust nature reserve. First on the essential list is getting your equipment – a net, a lightcoloured shallow tray or plastic container to inspect your findings in, plastic spoons, a magnifying glass, ID sheets and notebook to record your findings and a phone or camera. Follow this handy guide to ensure your pond dipping success. First, scoop some pond water into your container so the little creatures will be happy swimming around in it. Lie on your tummy or kneel by 14

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Luckily you won’t have to survive on rations with hot meals, snacks and drinks available in the Coach House tearoom and takeaway refreshments in The Shant in the garden. Children will find that Sheffield Park and Garden is also a great place to get closer to nature with the National Trust ’50 Things to do before you’re 11¾’ project, giving a whole host of ideas of how your family can enjoy the countryside. Ask at reception for spotter sheets or 50 Things activity cards and see what you can discover. Bookable workshops on bug hunting, pond dipping, den building and making a bug hotel are also available on Wednesdays in August. Call 01825 790 231 for details. For more information about Sheffield Park and Garden, please visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk.

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The Great British Bee Count

With the weather finally warming up, children and families across the country will want to make the most of nature and the great outdoors, so why not get out and help save the UK’s bees? Friends of the Earth is inviting everyone to join the fight to protect nature, by taking part in the Great British Bee Count between 17 May and 30 June 2018. By downloading the free, fun and easyto-use app you can identify and learn about the precious pollinators that visit our gardens, parks and countryside. Participants can record each species of bee they spot - and even send in photos. Register now at www. greatbritishbeecount.co.uk. Suitable for all ages, the Great British Bee Count, which is sponsored by Ecotalk and supported by Buglife, is the perfect way for children to get out there and learn all about the amazing bees that can be found throughout the UK. Discover more about their incredible diversity, the threats they face and what we can all do to help them. Fun fact: Did you know that ‘Dumbledore’ is Cornish for bumblebee? From the Shetlands to the Isles of Scilly, over 16,000 people took part in Great British Bee Count 2017 – recording over 300,000 bees. This year could be even better.

Stagecoach in East Sussex

Summer is the perfect time to head out on new adventures and visit attractions in East Sussex – and you don’t even need your car to find them. Stagecoach has teamed up with Visit 1066 Country to offer a range of fantastic 2FOR1 offers and discounts on great days out, including 1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey & Battlefield, Bodiam Castle, Rye Heritage Centre and more. The offers are available to anyone travelling with Stagecoach including their ‘Kid for a quid’ offer so think twice before jumping in your car, and take advantage of all the great days out available in East Sussex. Each offer has its own terms and conditions and is subject to availability, so make sure you check the full details of your offer at www.visit1066offers.co.uk before you set off and redeem your voucher. Whether you like heritage sites, a bit of arts and culture, family fun or sporty activities there is bound to be something for you. So leave the car at home and hop on a bus to take advantage of these great days out. All you need to do is check out all the offers on www. visit1066offers.co.uk, download your vouchers and travel with Stagecoach to your destination on the day.

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Some Simple Projects to Help Bees

Make a bee hotel: With just a plastic bottle and some basic craft supplies, you’ll be able to give bees somewhere to live, sleep and eat. Read the tutorial at www.friendsoftheearth.uk/ bees Grow pollen and nectar-rich plants: Different bee species prefer different flower shapes, so aim for a range from tubular-shaped flowers to open-headed flowers. As well as flowers, try shrubs, herbs, trees, fruit and veg. Spring and autumn flowering bulbs are also great. Growing sunflowers: Encourage children to look after their own plant. The sunflowers could be planted along the edge of a playground or children could take them home to encourage bees in their own garden. No garden? Plant up a pot or window box. Try lavender, heathers, nasturtiums, sunflowers and bulbs like crocuses, as well as herbs. Children can also get involved with school garden projects, or perhaps make a bee hotel as a gift to give to friends and family. Give bees a drink in hot weather: Provide a shallow bowl of clean rainwater with a few pebbles for the bees to land on. For more tips visit www.friendsoftheearth.uk/bees Photo credits: Neil James Brain, Maria Davies & Rose Stephens 16

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Discover the mysterious Redoubt Fortress on Eastbourne’s seafront this summer holiday and uncover over 200 years of hidden secrets. Explore the casemates, patrol the gun platform, see the eerie underground water tanks and step back in time in their new virtual reality trail. Join Redoubt Fortress in a free trail and crafts in the fortress every day throughout the summer holiday to create your own stories as you travel through the Redoubt and dive into the craft area. Plus every Wednesday during August there will be ‘Tell Me a Story’ workshops where you can create everything from a magic story box to your own peg character and puppet. Workshops cost £3.50 per child (5-11 years) and are at 11am and 2.30pm on 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 August. With free daily guided tours at 11am and 2pm, entry to the gun platform, Outpost café and gift shop and an exciting events programme including film screenings, talks and school holiday fun for the little ones, there are even more reasons to visit Redoubt Fortress, open daily 10am-5pm. Plus, two children under 16 get to go free with every full paying adult in 2018. This offer excludes special events. For more information, please visit www. heritageeastbourne.com.

Have you ever visited a butterfly enclosure? Felt the warmth of tropical heat, admired the unusual plants and marvelled at the butterflies flitting through the air around you? It’s an unforgettable experience, and one Millbrook Garden Centre would love to share with you and your family this Summer.

This July and August you are invited to visit The Millbrook Butterfly Experience at Millbrook Garden Centres in Gravesend and Staplehurst! Be amazed by the tropical indoor garden with exotic scented plants from across the world. Experience beautiful butterflies free-flying all around. Get up close and discover amazing facts about the life-cycle, diet, habitat and behaviour of these stunning creatures. Spot and identify different species with butterfly spotter sheets.

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The Millbrook Butterfly Experience is open for visitors from 2 July to 31 August (11am to 4pm), tickets can be purchased in store only and cost £2 for adults and £1 for children. While there won’t be a butterfly enclosure at Millbrook Garden Centre Crowborough, the popular make-and-take sessions for children will be returning on weekdays throughout August with a butterfly and bug theme. Plus don’t miss real life animal meet and greet sessions with Our Amazing Animal World and The Bug Roadshow. Tickets cost between £5 and £6.50 depending on the activity. For more details and to book, please visit www. millbrookgc.co.uk.

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Tilgate Nature Centre is located in the award winning Tilgate Park and is a great day out for all the family. Split into European, African, Madagascan, Australasian, Domestic and a new Americas Zone you can see and learn about amazing animals from around the world including colourful ﬂock of macaws, the world’s largest rodent the capybara, the strange looking axolotls, the gorgeous alpacas, wallabies, reindeers and the much loved meerkats to name a few.

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Sunday is Funday at Brighton Racecourse Gallop up to Brighton Racecourse on 2 September for the Sunday Funday which will be packed full of fun and entertainment for children of all ages and adults alike – and it’s free entry for children. Now that’s the perfect way to end the summer holidays! Make sure you get there on time to secure a trackside spot to watch the unmissable famous Mascot Race at 1pm. Will Rowlf the Dog romp in first again this year or will Sally the Seagull fly out in front? There are also heaps of free activities to enjoy all afternoon including bungee trampolines, face painting, a bouncy castle, tea cup rides, live music and entertainment, colouring and crafts plus much more. Throughout the day there will be seven thrilling races to watch and have a flutter on and children can see the horses and jockeys up close in the parade ring before and after each race. There’s a wide range of food and drink available all day long, from pop up food stalls to hot dogs and ice creams to a Sunday Carvery in the fabulous Silks Restaurant.You will be spoilt for choice and certainly won’t go hungry!

Do You Know Your Oak From Your Ash?

Did you know that the average living room has ten items made from trees, or that 300 insects live in just one silver birch tree? How often do you read a newspaper, sit on a sofa or write on a piece of paper? With over 70 million visits to the nations’ forests a year, the Forestry Commission England’s Tree Explorer campaign explores the world of trees and reveals what an incredible contribution they make to our lives.

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Tree Explorer helps people to identify and learn more about the different tree species, uncovering some amazing facts that most of us probably didn’t know before. Available at 21 forests across the country, the Tree Explorer Trail challenges visitors to identify trees using their leaves, bark and seeds and delves into fascinating and entertaining old tree traditions along the way. Visitors can use the new online tree identification tool to help them identify a variety of species and entertain their kids with the Tree Explorer activity pack. Children can try their hand at being a tree scientist, step into the world of a wildlife ranger or learn about the day job of our foresters. A range of self-guided walks are also available in forest locations around the country, encouraging people to learn more about the trees on their doorstep. For more information visit www.forestry.gov.uk/treeexplorer. Photo credit: Forestry Commission England

Breeze to Devil’s Dyke from Brighton

See Devil’s Dyke and the stunning South Downs views. Go for a stroll and fly a kite this summer. The 77 double-decker leaves from the Brighton Pier bus stop, the Clock Tower or from Brighton Station (outside the Railway Bell pub). Buses run seven days a week until 31 August, then at weekends throughout the rest of the year. There’s even a Visit Brighton podcast telling you all about what you’re seeing from your grandstand seat on top of the bus. The bus fare is only £5 return and two children per adult can travel free. If arriving in Brighton by train, there’s a 2-for-1 offer on the adult bus ticket price and you can still take 2 children free. To find out more about Devil’s Dyke plus walk ideas and refreshment discounts, see the 77 bus leaflet at www.brighton-hove.gov.uk or phone 01273 292 480.You can also find details of the weekend 78 bus into glorious Stanmer Park and the weekend 79 up to Ditchling Beacon.

Buzz Active

Buzz Active are the East Sussex County Council’s outdoor centres based on Eastbourne Seafront, opposite Princes Park and on the Meanders of the River Cuckmere in the Seven Sisters Country Park. They provide affordable water sports for the whole community. The Eastbourne centre is a Royal Yachting Association training centre offering training courses for groups and individuals, from beginner to advanced skills in windsurfing and sailing. As a coastal location they are a fantastic place to try water sports and if the weather is not suitable for using the sea, they use the boating lake in Princes Park, opposite the facility, for activities. The Cuckmere centre based in the Cuckmere Valley, part of the Seven Sisters country park, offers kayak, canoe, stand up paddle boarding and raft building on the meanders. It is a safe, enclosed area of river cut off from the flow of the main river, making it ideal to learn on and to explore the three kilometers of the meanders.

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Towner on the Beach

Fancy making art on the beach this summer? On the first weekends in July, August and September, Towner Art Gallery is taking over one of Eastbourne’s classic Beach Huts. Each month a different local artist will lead fun, creative activities inspired by the gallery’s current exhibition, At Altitude. Head along to Beach Hut 37 between the Wish Tower and the Lifeguard Station anytime between 11am5pm on the dates below. Activities are suitable for all ages, no booking is required, materials are provided and donations are welcome! Using Google Earth images of Eastbourne seafront and drawing materials found on the beach, from 7-8 July, artist Liz Corkhill will help you to explore the forms and shapes that landscapes can begin to take on when seen from the air. Take a bird’s eye view and make mirrored flying objects with artist Sally Colledge from 4-5 August. Using a combination of physical and digital, gain a whole new perspective on the environment. Join artist Ellen Love from 1-2 September to make marbled maps, using natural materials including sea water to draw your own new world. For more information visit www.townereastbourne.org.uk/film

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Buzz Active offers a full summer holiday programme for all the sports mentioned. They have taster sessions and skills courses for paddle sports and adventure weeks at the Cuckmere, or sailing and windsurfing at the Eastbourne centre. Other activity options include mixed activity options at either sites which are tailored toward paddle sports or sail sports. Bookings can be made online at www.Buzzactive.org.uk or by calling 01323 417 023.

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activities. Pupils from thirty-one schools entered the competition. Sophie and Rosina were presented with certificates to mark their achievement and Burgess Hill Girls School won a bird box. Burgess Hill Girls Headteacher Liz Laybourn told Primary Times, “This is a great achievement for Sophie and Rosina. The school’s situation so close to the beautiful countryside of the Sussex Downs gives us a real connection to England’s enduring rural traditions. We’re looking forward to attracting a variety of species to the bird box.”

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Mary’s Meals Backpack Project

With the end of the school year fast approaching, charity Mary’s Meals are asking you to help impoverished children thrive in school by donating used backpacks to Mary’s Meals. The UK-based school-feeding charity has been transporting lorryloads of school bags to Malawi since 2005. Earlier this year, it was announced that, in total, supporters had gifted an incredible 500,000 filled school bags through The Backpack Project to children receiving life-changing school meals. The Backpack Project is particularly well supported by young people as part of school recycling projects, which encourage pupils to donate schoolbags and suitable clothing at the end of the final term each year. A backpack – filled with a selection of notepads, pens, school uniform/games kit and basic hygiene items – provides a wonderful gift to an impoverished child and encourages them to excel at school. Supporters can donate complete backpacks and/or individual items. Delighted Lagia, 13, who attends school in Malawi said, “I’m so happy because I have received a backpack. Inside, I found a dress, pens and a hardcover book. I will use the bag every day to carry pens, and books when I am coming to school.” Mary’s Meals currently provides a daily school meal to 1,257,278 children in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Where Mary’s Meals are provided, there is a rise in rates of enrolment, attendance and academic performance. It costs just £13.90 to provide a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year, and, as a low-cost charity at least 93p from every £1 donated to Mary’s Meals is spent directly on its charitable work. To get involved, either as a school or as an individual, with The Backpack Project or to donate to Mary’s Meals please visit www. marysmeals.org.uk

Burgess Hill Girls

Burgess Hill Girls school pupils are celebrating their triumph in the South of England Agricultural Society (SEAS) schools competition. Pictured are Sophie Farrant (left) and Rosina Murray (both aged 11), who won first prize in the KS3 Hanging Mobile category. Over 65,000 visitors attended the South of England Agricultural Society summer show in Ardingly where they enjoyed a showcase of British agriculture, horticulture and educational farming and countryside 20

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A pilot RSPCA scheme that helps children to learn about animal welfare is now being rolled out nationally - and your school could get involved. Earlier this year, the RSPCA launched a pilot teaching resource, Compassionate Class, for schools in Manchester to encourage children to learn about animal welfare. The aim is to inspire the next generation of compassionate individuals and prevent cruelty to animals in the future. Following the huge success of the pilot project, the animal welfare charity is rolling the scheme out nationally and Key Stage 2 classes are being asked to sign up. The resources are designed to fit into the national curriculum covering the PSHE in England and PSE in Wales curriculum plus they support Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural education (SMSC) and other core subjects. The programme uses enquiry-led learning to create debate about animal welfare which is promoted by the interactive resources available for schools who sign up.

VOICE TRIALS for boys aged 7 & 8 10th November 2018 Enquiries are welcome at any time

Substantial scholarships are awarded and choristers benefit from an all-round excellent education at St Edmund’s School Canterbury. The Master of Choristers, David Flood, is always pleased to meet and advise parents and their sons.

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Varndean School

20th September 2018 5:30pm~8:30pm

Open Evening

Varndean School

Varndean School is a place where people matter, where individuality is fostered and celebrated. The broad curriculum encompasses this, promoting academic rigour so that students can stand shoulder to shoulder with their peers nationally. Creativity is embedded deeply in the heart of the curriculum at Varndean, so much so that they were delighted to be shortlisted for the TES Creative School of the Year Award in June. This honour cements Varndean as one of the most creative schools in the UK and they feel hugely privileged to be recognised at a national level for their unique approach to developing world class learning. Varndean is a really happy school where student relationships, with each other and staff, are excellent.They have a well-established smaller school system each with its own identity (Angelou, Russell,Turing and Ellis), where students are known and cared for.Varndean aims to provide students with the world class opportunities and experiences needed for them to lead successful lives in the global community.World class students develop essential qualities for success, resilience and a driven work ethic, with kindness as their moral compass.The school is beautifully situated at the top of a learning campus with views across Brighton and Hove to the English Channel that inspire great thinking for a great school.Varndean is a wonderful place to learn and develop in friendly, smaller and supportive environments - they hope your child enjoys their time in community with them.

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Registration now open 2018 - 2019 Nursery, Pre-School and Pre-Prep

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There will be more resources for schools to try this year and the opportunity to showcase what they have learnt by entering a competition to win the title of ‘The Most Compassionate Class of 2019’. Plus there are a number of visits to RSPCA animal centres to be won so the children can see the RSPCA in action and the animals they care for. For more information, or to sign-up your school, visit www.rspca.org.uk/ compassionateclass

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More What’s On Your family diary for the Summer Holidays

July Mon 23 Jul – Sun 2 Sep Lego® Ocean Explorers, Sea Life Brighton, BN2 1TB

Ocean Explorers will be making a splash at Sea Life Brighton this summer. Find the missing LEGO® pieces to become a Sea Life Junior Diver and get your very own LEGO® Diver Mini figure to take home! Are you up for the adventure? For more information and to buy tickets visit www.visitsealife.com/ brighton

Summer Kid’s Fest, Stanmer House, Brighton, BN1 9QA

Jam-packed school holiday activities with supervised project leaders for children of all ages. Activities include: Big Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Animation Workshops, Kaleidoscope Crafts and lots more. For more information and to book visit www.stanmerhouse. co.uk

Tues 24 Jul

Herbs and Scents, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA

1-4pm. Drop in and explore the plants in the garden.You can make a herb bag or some soap to take home. For more information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Hello Kitty, Drusillas Park, Alfriston BN26 5QS

Visit Hello Kitty 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. For times, more information and to buy tickets visit www.drusillas. co.uk

Tues 24 Jul – Tues 28 Aug

Kids Disco Party Nights, Eastbourne Bandstand, BN21 3AD

(Tuesday only) 7.30pm. Join the party with DJ Oli, playing music from the charts plus some family favourites, the kids won’t want the school holidays to end. Suitable for under 12s. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. eastbournebandstand.co.uk

Wed 25 Jul

Archaeology Day, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS 10.30am-4.30pm. Get stuck in with a whole heap of exciting hands-on activities, finds processing, living history and incredible displays for all ages. Join the archaeologists and experts as they hunt for finds in the trial trench. For more information visit www.sussexpast.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, return to Drusillas Park. The

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heroic pups will be appearing in the Events Arena at intervals throughout the day. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.drusillas.co.uk

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Play Day, Alexandra Park, Hastings, TN34 2LQ

10.30am-3.30pm. Celebrate Play Day with free play opportunities for the whole family. Take along a picnic and sun cream and dress for mess. Free. For more information visit www. dlwp.com

Mr Dilly’s World of Wonder, Brighton Marina, BN2 5UU

(Also 1, 8, 15 and 22 Aug) 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Join in for some fantastic interactive live theatre storytelling every Wed during the school holidays (excluding 29 Aug) at the Marina Square. Free entry. Please mention Primary Times when visiting the Marina. For more information visit www.brightonmarina.co.uk

Marvellous Moths, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TU

10-11am. Learn about the moths that fly around the reserve at night and look at the moths we caught last night in our moth trap. Meet at Lime Kiln Cottage, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TX. For more information visit www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Wed 25 Jul – Sun 2 Sep

Summer Holiday Fun, Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE 11am-4pm. Burn off energy with a trail in the garden and lots to do indoors and out throughout the school holidays. Small charge applies. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/standen-houseand-garden

Thurs 26 Jul

Knights and Dragons, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE

10.30am and 2pm. Fun with stories about castle knights, armour to try on and lots of things to make, including a dragon mask. Charges apply. Ages 4-8. Call 01273 486 290 to book. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Peppa Pig & George, Drusillas Park, Alfriston BN26 5QS Join in the excitement and snorts of laughter as the lovable Peppa Pig embarks on a Drusillas Park adventure, with her brother George.

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The cheeky pair will be making appearances at various intervals throughout the day. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.drusillas.co.uk

Thurs 26 – Sun 29 Jul

The Wonder Project, Wakehurst, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TN

This new interactive arts experience will take you on a journey through Wakehurst, exploring our evolving and complex relationship with nature - from the elements and soil, to flora and fauna. Deepen your connection to the landscape, enliven your senses, and become more mindful of the intricate relationships within nature. Ages 7+. To buy tickets visit www. kew.org/wakehurst

Fri 27 – Sun 29 Jul

Enchanted Horsham, Horsham Park, RH12 1RL Enter a magical illuminated wonderland of street theatre, live music, dance and a diverse night market of lifestyle, fashion, street food & drink. For more information visit www.visithorsham.co.uk

Fri 27 Jul – Sun 5 Aug

Hastings Old Town Carnival Week, Various Locations

A week of exciting events from Pram Racing to Treasure Trails, Open Houses to Walking Tours, Art Shows to Historical Talks, Live Music, Street Parties, all culminating in a Grand Carnival Procession For more information and to view the full programme of events visit www. oldtowncarnivalweek.co.uk

Sat 28 Jul

A Bee’s Journey, Market Place Shopping, Burgess Hill, RH15 9NP 12noon-5pm. Go along to find out the importance of bees to our environment, and the inner workings of a beehive. There will also be arts and crafts activities, as well as treats and prizes for adults too. Free. For more information visit www. marketplaceshopping.com

Sat 28 – Sun 29 Jul

Lammas Festival, Eastbourne Seafront, BN21 4EH

11am.You are invited to join the parade on Saturday at 12pm, feel free to dress up. With clothing, book, jewellery and craft stalls and demonstrations, plus children’s entertainment from face-painting and story-telling to Mouse Town, and bouncy castle. For more information visit www.lammasfest.org

exercising and hunting with birds and hear the stories and legends from medieval times. Tickets will be available to purchase on the day. For more information visit www.englishheritage.org.uk

Sat 28 Jul – Sat 4 Aug

Wick Week Festival, Various Locations in Wick

Music, sport, food, entertainment and fun are all guaranteed at Wick Week festival.You are invited to one of the most enthusiastic celebrations of a community that loves to open its doors to welcome others to join the fun. For more information visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Sat 28 Jul – Mon 27 Aug Kids in Pyramids, Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2SS

This unique event will allow children to go on an amazing adventure where they will learn about life in Ancient Egypt. Be surrounded by iconic architectural elements and get involved in exciting games and of course have lots of fun! Ages 5-12. Free entry. For more information and adventure tour times visit www. royalvictoriaplace.com

Mon 30 Jul – Fri 31 Aug Hands on History, 1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield, Battle, TN33 0AD

(Weekdays only) 11am-5pm. Get set for a summer packed with timetravelling fun! With lots to see and do, the Hands on History Crew will be bringing history to life throughout the holidays. Tickets will be available to purchase on the day. For more information visit www.englishheritage.org.uk

Tues 31 Jul

Summer Flowers, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA

1-4pm. Drop into the house this afternoon and explore our Tudor garden where you can design and paint your own floral creations. All ages welcome. Included with admission. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Leo & Raph from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Drusillas Park, Alfriston BN26 5QS

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Leo and Raph will appear at Drusillas Park for one day only. Join the dynamic duo in the Events Arena as they meet visitors and pose for pictures at intervals throughout the day. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.drusillas.co.uk

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Competitions

Competitions Win Family Tickets for British Airways i360 Expand children’s horizons with a family trip to British Airways i360 in Brighton. Glide slowly up to a height of 450ft in the giant glass observation pod and enjoy breathtaking views across Brighton and Hove, the South Downs and the beautiful Sussex coastline. Create magical memories together as you point out landmarks, watch seagulls flying past and look for ships out at sea. While on board, you can purchase a drink from the Nyetimber Sky Bar which serves locally sourced drinks from across Sussex. Afterwards, learn about the design and engineering of this awardwinning attraction at a free exhibition. Primary Times has family tickets to British Airways i360 to give away to three lucky families (4 tickets per group). For your chance to win, simply tell us how high the giant glass observation pod goes up. See below for details of how to enter.

Win a Family Ticket for Did you know that butterflies taste with their feet? Or that they can’t fly if they are cold? Find out lots more awesome facts about these fascinating creatures at The Millbrook Butterfly Experience at Millbrook Garden Centres in Staplehurst and Gravesend this summer. Be amazed by the tropical indoor garden as you experience beautiful butterflies free-flying all around. Get up close and discover amazing facts about the life-cycle, diet, habitat and behaviour of these stunning creatures. Open daily for visitors from 2 July to 31 August (11am to 4pm), tickets can be purchased in store only and cost £2 for adults and £1 for children. Primary Times has a family ticket (for up to 4 people) to The Millbrook Butterfly Experience, plus a mini butterfly hamper to give away to one lucky winner. For your chance to win, simply tell us what butterflies do with their feet. See below for details of how to enter.

Win an Xbox One with LEGO® Disney•Pixar’s The Incredibles

A new video game, LEGO® Disney•Pixar’s The Incredibles, lets players take control of their favourite Incredibles characters in unforgettable scenes and action sequences from both Disney•Pixar films, The Incredibles and the upcoming Incredibles 2. In the game, players explore action-packed story levels and an epic hub world, including Municiberg and Nomanisan Island, as they use their unique super abilities to bring the city’s villains to justice. Players are encouraged to work together by combining the Parr family’s abilities and unique powers to conquer crime and family life in a LEGO world full of fun and humour. LEGO Disney•Pixar’s The Incredibles will be available for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and PC on 13 July. LEGO Disney/Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES software © 2018 TT Games Ltd. Produced by TT Games under license from the LEGO Group. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and the Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2018 The LEGO Group. (c) 2018 Disney/Pixar. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Primary Times has an Xbox One, a copy of the game and a goody bag to give to one lucky reader, and a goody bag for two runners up. To be in with a chance of winning this fabulous prize, all you need to do is complete the word search. Then fill out the form with your details and send them both to: The Incredibles Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London SE12 8LG. Or scan a copy of your completed form and email it to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘The Incredibles Competition’ as the subject by Friday 17 August. Y M I S S I O N S C

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More What’s On Your family diary for the Summer Holidays

July Cool Chemistry, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

Find out what makes things fizz, bang and pop in some crazy chemistry experiments. Ages 6-8. Charges apply. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For more times and information visit www.the-observatory.org

Family Bioblitz, Lynchmere Common, Haslemere, GU27 3QZ

9am-3pm. Take along a picnic and stay all day to learn about the creatures that live on the heath. Alternatively you can join in for your favourite species slot. A face painter will also be on site to decorate you as your favourite species of the day. Book on 01730 819 320. For more information visit www.southdowns. gov.uk

10.30am-4pm. Go and try some fabulous chemistry experiments and see some spectacular demonstrations. Ages 9-11. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For more times and information visit www.the-observatory.org

Wed 1 – Wed 22 Aug

50 Things Wild Wednesdays, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX

(Wednesdays only) 11am. Go and tick off some of your 50 Things activities during the summer holidays on Wild Wednesdays. There is a different activity every week from pond dipping to bug hunting. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/sheffield-park-and-garden

Wed 1 – Wed 29 Aug

August Wed 1 Aug

Imagine and Write your Story, Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ

11am and 2.30pm. Dive into the world of tales and legends and create your own stories. Imagine your own magic story box and become an author. Ages 5-11. Booking essential. For more information visit www. heritageeastbourne.co.uk

Play Day, Alexandra Park, Hastings, TN34 2LQ

10.30am-3.30pm. Celebrate Play Day with free play opportunities for the whole family. Take along a picnic and sun cream and dress for mess. Free. For more information visit www. dlwp.com

Mr Dilly’s World of Wonder, Brighton Marina, BN2 5UU

(Also 8, 15 and 22 Aug) 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Join in for some fantastic interactive live theatre storytelling every Wed during the school holidays (excluding 29 Aug) at the Marina Square. Free entry. Please mention Primary Times when visiting the Marina. For more information visit www.brightonmarina.co.uk

Spider-Man, Drusillas Park, Alfriston BN26 5QS

Weaving a web of excitement the Amazing Spider-Man spins into action at Drusillas Park for the first time this year. The crime-fighting crusader will be launching his web-slinging fun and Super Hero antics during meet and greet appearances throughout the day. To buy tickets visit www. drusillas.co.uk

The Chemistry Lab, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

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The Garden of Imagination, Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP

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Hunting for Minibeasts and Dragons, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

10.30am. Calling all bug detectives – hunt and learn about the bugs that live on the reserve. Discover the world of dragonflies and create your own to take home. Book on 01243 641 508. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

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Fri 3 – Sun 5 Aug

Colour and Collage, Ditchling Museum, BN6 8SP

Thurs 2 – Sun 5 Aug

(Also 8, 15, 22 and 29 Aug) Visit Hello Kitty 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. For times, more information and to buy tickets visit www.drusillas.co.uk

(Also 10, 17, 24, 31 Aug) 11am-4pm. Join The Force Community Basketball Club for hoops fun and multi skill sessions. Taking place in the Marina Square. Free. Please mention Primary Times when visiting the Marina. For more information visit www. brightonmarina.co.uk

Contemporary crafts from local artists on show and for sale from The Sussex Guild. There will also be craft demonstrations, including: blacksmithing, woodturning, embroidery and quilting together with several potters showing different aspects of their craft. For more information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk/events

10.30am-12noon. Listen to the story of Beowulf and the dragon. Create a dragon in clay or make a mask. Draw your own hero and discover Anglo-Saxon beads and brooches. Ages 4-8. Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Thurs 2 Aug

Hello Kitty, Drusillas Park, Alfriston BN26 5QS

Summer Basketball Fun, Brighton Marina, BN2 5UU

Sussex Guild Craft Show, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

Go along and be inspired to imagine fantasy creatures and other wordly beings in the garden, lakes and woodland. Charges apply. For more information visit www.bordehill.co.uk

11am-12 noon. Linking with the exhibition The Triumph of Hope, join the Head Gardener as he explains how three generations of Messel family women influenced the garden’s design. Admission applies. For more information and to book visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

11am-1pm. Join the Rangers in discovering the fascinating life in the rockpools at Birling Gap. Please meet at the Birling Gap Visitor Centre. Booking essential. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/birling-gap-and-the-sevensisters

Heroes and Dragons, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE

11am-3pm. Join art and design educator Olivia Marjorie in creating your own bold series of Corita Kent inspired collage posters. Charges apply. Ages 7+. For more information and to book visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Women & Power: Head Gardener Walk, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

Rockpool Rangers, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, BN20 0AB

The Wonder Project, Wakehurst, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TN

Thurs 2 – Thurs 30 Aug Summer Fun: Make at the Museum, Hove Museum and Art Gallery, BN3 4AB

(Selected dates) 10am. Drop in for some summer fun inside and outside the museum. Try tricky trails, clever crafts and amazing art. For more information visit brightonmuseums. org.uk/hove

Fri 3 Aug

Our Amazing Animal World, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ

11am, 12noon and 1pm. Meet Maggie the Millipede and friends from Our Amazing Animal World. Get up close to real life minibeasts and cute and cuddlies! Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www. millbrookgc.co.uk

Sat 4 Aug

Artisan Market, Littlehampton High Street, BN17 10am-4pm. Unique gifts, local produce, live music, arts and crafts and more. For more information visit www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Sat 4 – Sun 5 Aug

WWI Weekend, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS 11am-4pm. Go along to a First World War encampment complete with mess tent, field ambulance and more. There will be re-enactments and craft activities throughout the day. Separate charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/batemans

Hotham Park Country Fair, Bognor Regis, PO21 1HW 11am-5pm. A full programme of children’s activities, attractions to suit all ages and good musical acts for the Bandstand. There will be a terrific range of arts and craft and food stalls providing a good opportunity to purchase locally made items. For more information visit www. hothamparkheritagetrust.co.uk

Towner on the Beach, Beach Hut 37, Eastbourne Seafront, BN21 4BX 11am-5pm. Take a bird’s eye view and make mirrored flying objects. Using a combination of physical and digital gain a new perspective on our environment. Led by artist Sally Colledge. Materials are provided, donations are welcome. For more information visit www. townereastbourne.org.uk

More What’s On Your family diary for the Summer Holidays

August Cowboys and Cowgirls Weekend, Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG Join in the fun with cowboy and cowgirl fancy dress, and a special cowboy trail – you can even ride a pony. There will also be big and small rodeo bulls and a special banger’n’beans meal for hungry riders. For more information visit www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk

The Loxwood Joust, The Loxwood Meadow, RH14 0AL

10am-6pm. Step back in time and experience the verve and vigour of a world where lives were harsh and hearts were passionate at this unique, fun and educational day out for all the family. For more information and to book visit www.loxwoodjoust. co.uk

Sun 5 Aug

Porsche Club Great Britian, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP 10am-4pm. The Porsche Club, R23 Sussex Region, will showcase their members cars on the South Lawn. For more information visit www. bordehill.co.uk

Look – Think – Make, De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, TN40 1DP

2pm. Drop-in family-friendly creative activities invite you to respond to ideas and materials found within the exhibitions, with support from friendly gallery staff and volunteers. For more information and to book visit www.dlwp.com

Sun 5 – Sun 26 Aug

Musical Picnics, Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP

(Sunday only). Take a picnic, relax and enjoy live music in a beautiful garden setting. For more information visit www.bordehill.co.uk

Mon 6 Aug

Sandcastle Competition, Stage-by-the-Sea, Littlehampton Seafront, BN17 11am registration. Take part in this mega Sandcastle Competition. Free entry, there are prizes to be won in three categories, under 5s, over 5s and 10+.You must only use natural materials found on the beach. For more information visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Mudlarks and Crafts, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

10.30am. Go along and find out what it is that lives in the mud that attracts so many birds, before making your own monsters that might hide in the mud. Book on 01243 641 508. For more information visit www.rspb. org.uk

Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol, Drusillas Park, Alfriston BN26 5QS

(Also 16 Aug) Two of PAW Patrol’s finest recruits, Chase and Marshall, return to Drusillas Park. The heroic pups will be appearing in the Events Arena at intervals throughout the day. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.drusillas.co.uk

Cream Tea Voyage, Wey and Arun Canal, Loxwood, RH14 0RH

Astronaut Academy, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

10.30am and 2pm. What does it take to become an astronaut? We will investigate with some exciting activities to discover the challenges faced when reaching space. Ages 6-8. Charges apply. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For more times and information visit www.theobservatory.org

Tues 7 – Thurs 9 Aug

Funshine Days, Place St Maur des Fosses, Bognor Regis, PO21

11am-3pm. Go along and enjoy free daily activities for children with everything from donkey rides to Punch and Judy. For more information visit www.bognorregis.gov.uk

Tues 7 – Fri 31 Aug

August Craft Activities, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

(Selected dates)11am-4pm. Children can enjoy sessions to make a home for a wild animal, fly a kite, build a

Tues 7 Aug

Kitchen Tales, Anne of Cleeves House, Lewes, BN7 1 JA 1-4pm. Drop in to the house this afternoon to hear some kitchen stories, tell your own, handle kitchen artefacts and explore the herbs in the garden. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

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raft or glider and try their hand at planting and growing seeds. Free event, normal admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle

Wed 8 Aug

Making Peg Dolls, Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ

11am and 2.30pm. Personalise the pegs to create your own character. Take away your own superman, fairy, magician or a mystery character from this workshop. Ages 5-11. Booking essential. For more information visit www.heritageeastbourne.co.uk

Crime Detectives, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

10.30am and 2pm. A crime has been committed and your help is needed to solve it! Calling on young detectives to use science investigation techniques to discover what happened. Charges apply. Ages 6-8. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For more times and information visit www.the-observatory.org

Manga Characters, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ

1.15pm. Learn manga style techniques of showing emotion and identity through expressive characteristics and then use these ideas to create your own colour character. Led by Kat Owen. Ages 9+. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.pallant.org.uk

Pirate & Princess Day, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 1JH

10.30am-4.30pm. Go ashore and be a pirate or princess for the day on Michelham’s bountiful island! Treasure hunts, games for all ages and much more! For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk/events

Mechanics and Drives, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

10.30am and 2pm. Go and experiment with gears, drives and pulleys to learn how mechanical systems work. Ages 9-11. Charges apply. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For more times and information visit www.the-observatory.org

Wed 8 – Fri 10 Aug

Fortnite Laser Tag Sessions, Out of Bounds, Angmering, BN16 4NB

6pm. These sessions will consist of three different games of Laser Tag, which will last one hour, followed by a delicious meal and a tasty blue slurp juice! You are highly encouraged

to dress up as your favourite Fortnite skin during these sessions. To book visit www.out-of-bounds.co.uk

Thurs 9 Aug

Pirates & Princesses, Wey and Arun Canal, Loxwood, RH14 0RH

(Also 22 Aug). 11am and 2pm. Help drive the naughty pirates back to the high seas where they belong! Join in the excitement and help defeat the pirates and rescue the princess. Fancy dress is definitely encouraged! For more information and to book visit www.weyarun.org.uk

Discovery Birds of Prey, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

10.30am. Learn more about this fascinating group of birds and make a raptor kite to fly at home. Book on 01243 641 508. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

Catboy and Gekko from PJ Masks, Drusillas Park, Alfriston BN26 5QS After fighting their way through the night Catboy and Gekko from the PJ Masks will be saving the day at Drusillas Park. The heroic pair will be appearing in the Events Arena at intervals throughout the day. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.drusillas.co.uk

Urban Art/Graffiti Lettering with Tom Goulden, Ditchling Museum, BN6 8SP

11am-3pm. Explore some simple spray techniques and lettering styles and hone those skills with Toms support to create a finished graffiti lettering spray and paint pen canvas to take home. Charges apply. Ages 7+. For more information and to book visit www.ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Fri 10 Aug

Dance Prints, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ

10.15am. Looking at dance and movement you will create dancing figure shapes to decorate with a range of textures before printing to create a chorus line of figures. Ages 5-8. Charges apply. For more information visit www.pallant.org.uk

Crabbing Competition, Harbour Education Centre, Dell Quay, PO20 7EE 11am. Join in at high tide for a crabbing competition. Meet promptly to learn the rules then off you go! Prizes for the top three winners. Take along a bucket and crabbing line if you have them, if not you can borrow one on the day. Charges apply. For more information visit www.conservancy. co.uk

Family Fun Day, Sidley Recreation Ground, Bexhill-onSea, TN39 4BA 11am. Celebrate summer at Sidley Recreation Ground with an assortment of family friendly creative activities. There will also be lots of displays, face painting, crazy golf, displays and stalls. Free. For more information visit www.dlwp.com

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August Fri 10 – Sat 11 Aug

Animazing Presents ‘A Story of the Moving Image’, DC1 Gallery & Café, Eastbourne, BN21 3PL

(Also 14-18 Aug) 11am-5pm. A fun free interactive exhibition for the whole family including ‘moving’ cave paintings,Victorian optical toys and animation. For more information visit www.animazingtv.co.uk

Fri 10 – Sun 12 Aug Chilli Fiesta, West Dean Gardens, PO18 0RX

Join the party at the UK’s biggest chilli festival. Dance to live Latin music, watch cookery and gardening demonstrations and taste delicious chilli foods ‘til your tongue sizzles. Make the most of the family-friendly festival atmosphere and camp onsite with great facilities. For more information and to book visit www. chillifiesta.co.uk

Sat 11 Aug

Historic Cycles Day, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

See bicycles from 1800 to the present day.You may go in period dress to watch the bicycles ride around the Museum in an afternoon procession. With the resident steam trains enjoy riding the railway around the site. For more information and to book visit www.amberleymuseum. co.uk

Sat 11 – Sun 12 Aug

Firle Vintage Fair, Firle Park, Nr Lewes, BN8 6LP 10am-5.30pm. A celebration of the beauty and antiques of the past. Featuring a host of vintage stalls including French Brocante, haberdashery fashion. Plus there will be vintage fair rides, face painting, puppet shows and more. For more information visit www.firlevintagefair. co.uk

Steam Through the Ages, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL

The London Brighton and South Coast Railway, from which the Bluebell Railway evolved, began life in the 1840s and it is the Victorian Era that Sheffield Park will depict. Horsted Keynes Station will give a flavour of life during the war years of the 1940s while Kingscote will become ‘Kingscote-on-Sea’ a 1960s ‘Seaside’ holiday. To buy tickets visit www.bluebell-railway.com

The Loxwood Joust, The Loxwood Meadow, RH14 0AL

10am-6pm. Step back in time and experience the verve and vigour of a world where lives were harsh and hearts were passionate at this unique,

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fun and educational day out for all the family. For more information and to book visit www.loxwoodjoust. co.uk

Superheroes Weekend, Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG Get your disguises ready and get yourselves to Fishers Farm for this special Superheroes Weekend. Defeat the mighty inflatable assault course and protect your identity with Superhero Face painting! For more information visit www. fishersfarmpark.co.uk

Sun 12 Aug

Dog Fun Day, Woolbeding Countryside, Midhurst, GU29 9RR 10.30am-3pm. For all dog lovers – join a dog show, agility, obedience, gun dogs and more. Small charges apply. For more information www. nationaltrust.org.uk/woolbedingcountryside

Family Film: Persepolis (12A), Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ

10.30am. Written and directed by Marjane Satrapi, with Vincent Paronnaud, from her autobiographical graphic novel of the same name, Persepolis tells the story of Marjane’s youth as a punk-loving teenager growing up in Iran. Ages 10+. To book visit www. townereastbourne.org.uk

Mon 13 – Wed 15 Aug Create and Grow Summer Holidays, Squires Garden Centre, Crawley, RH11 8PL

9am–12.30pm. Plant and look after your own beautiful plants in a stylish terracotta pot, which you can personalise with your own glittery design.You can also take part in spot the difference, where you will receive a sticker and be in for the chance to win a prize. Also taking place at the Washington Centre. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

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a go at spinning wool. All ages are welcome. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Talk to the Animals, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

10.30am. Ever wished you were Doctor Doolittle and could talk to the animals? Go along and discover how animals and plants communicate and what they are saying before creating works of art to take home inspired by your experiences. Book on 01243 641 508. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

Bats, Glow Worms and Meteors, Downs Link, Henfield, BN5 9PJ

8pm. Join the Downs Link Rangers for an exciting three mile evening walk, looking at local wildlife, astronomy and local history. Meet at the Downs Link Car Park. For more information and to book visit www. westsussex.gov.uk

Peppa Pig & George, Drusillas Park, Alfriston BN26 5QS Join in the excitement and snorts of laughter as the lovable Peppa Pig embarks on a Drusillas Park adventure, with her brother George. The cheeky pair will be making appearances at various intervals throughout the day. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.drusillas.co.uk

Alien Life, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

10.30am and 2pm. Weird creatures here on Earth. They live in all sorts of strange places where humans would not survive. Could there be life beyond Earth? Would it be the same? Ages 6-8. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For more times and information visit www.theobservatory.org

Tues 14 Aug

Tues 14 – Thurs 16 Aug

1-4pm. Drop in this afternoon and listen to the tale of Rumpelstiltskin, tell your own fairy tales and have

11am-3pm. Go along and enjoy free daily activities for children with everything from donkey rides to Punch and Judy. For more information visit www.bognorregis.gov.uk

Spinning Yarns, Anne of Cleeves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA

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Wed 15 Aug

Museum Explorer Days, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

10.30am–3.30pm. A day of activities for children of all ages. Today’s themes is Let’s Explore – Our TVs and Radios. For more information and to book visit www.amberleymuseum. co.uk

Create your own Puppet Theatre, Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ 11am and 2.30pm. Every character needs a stage! Make a stage for your puppets to tell their stories. Will they be ready when the curtain goes up? Ages 5-11. Booking essential. For more information visit www. heritageeastbourne.co.uk

Bexhill Gala, Egerton Park, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 3HN

10am-4pm. Celebrate summer at Egerton Park with an assortment of family friendly creative activities. Free. For more information visit www. dlwp.com

Red Planet, Blue Planet, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

10.30am and 2pm. Find out about the planets with some amazing activities, then design and make a spacecraft to land an egg safely on the surface of another planet like Mars. Ages 6-8. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For more times and information visit www.the-observatory.org

Wildlife Wednesday, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

10.30am-4.30pm. A great opportunity for visitors of all ages to get up close to nature.You will have the chance to get up close to snakes, lizards and more. Explore with a nature trail and enjoy activities throughout the stunning grounds and gardens; pond dipping, bug hunting and face painting at a small extra charge. For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

Digging for Treasure, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE

10.30am-12noon. Have a go at being an archaeologist. Try some digging, handle some artefacts, do a drawing and then make your own treasure. Ages 4-8. Charges apply. Call 01273 486 290 to book. For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

Thurs 16 Aug

Moving Electricity, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

10.30am and 2pm. A fun workshop exploring electricity and magnetism! You will get an opportunity to make some fascinating simple motors and models. Ages 9-11. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For more times and information visit www.theobservatory.org

Seashore Safari, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE 10.30am. Can you find sharks on the shoreline? In a special beachcombing event you’ll discover who lives in our seas and on the beach. Book on 01243 641 508. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

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August Our Amazing Animal World, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ

Thurs 16 – Sun 19 Aug Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow, Eastbourne Seafront

10am. Four days of breathtaking flying displays from some of the best aircraft on the circuit, entertainment for all and a firework display. Children take on the Airbourne inspired games and puzzles. For more information visit www.eastbourneairshow.com

Fri 17 Aug

Tudor Soap Making & Orchard Picnic, Devil’s Dyke & Saddlescombe Farm, Nr Brighton. BN45 7DE

10.30am-1.30pm. Learn about a maid’s life and make soap in the scullery. Charges apply. To book call 01273 857 981 and for more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/devils-dyke

Family Bushcraft, Buchan Country Park, Crawley, RH11 9HQ

10am-3pm. Enjoy learning bushcraft skills together as a family. Rangers will show you how to build a debris den, light a fire without matches, saw up logs, paint a picture with natural paints and make charcoal in a sweet tin. For more information and to book visit www.westsussex.gov.uk

A Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Slindon Estate, BN18 0RG 11.30am-2pm. A fun family event with children’s activities and light refreshments. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ slindon-estate

Fri 17 – Sun 19 Aug

Musical Festival, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP

Enjoy a family friendly 3 day music and arts festival set in stunning parkland. It will be transformed into a beautiful playground. For more information and to book tickets visit www.magicalfestival.co.uk

Sat 18 Aug

Picnic in the Park, Woolbeding Countryside, Midhurst, GU29 9RR 6-9pm. Enjoy music and a picnic on the riverside, refreshments and games. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ woolbeding-countryside

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Big Wild Sleep Out, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

The Big Wild Sleepout is your chance to sleep out on the reserve and experience it at night-time. As well as taking in the sights and sounds of the reserve after dark, you’ll be getting crafty, set up mammal and moth traps, hunt for bugs, and go bat detecting. For more information and to book visit www.rspb.org.uk

Vintage & Steam, Weald & Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU

10.30am–5pm. With vintage music and a themed tea tent, local crafts and traditional demonstrations, plus arena displays throughout the weekend, this is an event for all the family to enjoy. For more information and to book visit www.wealddown. co.uk

Badge Up! Ditchling Museum, BN6 8SP

Join artist Ruby Smith to create badges inspired by the Sister Corita Kent exhibition. Ruby’s practice explores current social commentary, through knit, illustration and latch hook. A free event. For more information visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Sat 18 – Sun 19 Aug

Family History Weekend, Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB

an opportunity to meet a variety of historical characters, such as a Knight, Pirate and Medieval Surgeon, and a variety of have-a-go activities, including archery. There will also be falconry, face painting and a story teller. For more information visit www.arundelcastle.org

Wiggly Weekend, Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG This family favourite encompasses a full weekend of fun, entertainment, and hands-on encounters with a selection of fascinating reptiles, bugs and amphibians from around the world. For more information visit www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk

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Sat 18 – Mon 27 Aug Arundel Festival, Various Locations

This year’s schedule once again promises fantastic entertainment, with a diverse range of events and activities. The festival fills the town with colour and fun, entertaining visitors of all ages. For more information and to view the full programme of events visit www. arundelfestival.co.uk

Sun 19 Aug

Hubble’s Glorious Universe, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 9SD

3.30pm. Enjoy Hubble’s greatest achievements including many of its most beautiful and scientifically important pictures. Ages 6+. Charges apply. To book and for more information visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Petrol Locos Day, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

A chance to see Amberley Museum’s petrol locos in motion. If it runs on petrol it will be out on the line. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Art in the Park, Buchan Country Park, Crawley, RH11 9HQ

Join in for the annual FoBCP Art in the Park. Various arty-crafty activities for all the family. Have a go at watercolour painting or do some chalk pavement art, paint a pebble ladybird or make a leaf collage. For times and more information visit www.westsussex.gov.uk

Mon 20 Aug

The Northern Lights, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP

(Also 14 and 30 Sep) Understand how eruptions on the Sun cause displays of the Northern Lights, and how these are visible from the ground. Ages 6+. Book on 01243 774 400. For times and more information visit www.southdowns.org.uk

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Create and Grow Summer Holidays, Squires Garden Centre, Crawley, RH11 8PL

9am–12.30pm. Get creative with colour and create a trio of bug suncatcher wind chimes to brighten up your bedroom or garden and take part in a free bug word search activity where you will receive a sticker. Also taking place at the Washington centre. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Tues 21 Aug

The Princess and the Pea, Anne of Cleeves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA

1-4pm. Drop in to the house this afternoon to hear the tale of the Princess and the Pea, brought to life with tactile objects. Plus dressing up and hands-on craft activities. All ages are welcome. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Bing & Flop, Drusillas Park, Alfriston BN26 5QS

Bing and Flop will be in the Events Arena, ready to meet you and your little Bingsters. Appearances will be held at intervals throughout the day. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.drusillas.co.uk

Minibeasts and Crafts, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

10.30am. Calling all bug detectives – join in hunting and learning about the bugs that live on the reserve, before creating your own minibeasts to take home. Book on 01243 641 508. For more information visit www.rspb. org.uk

High Fliers, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

10.30am and 2pm. Investigate the fascinating world of flight and make some things that fly - including making and firing a spectacular water rocket. Ages 6-8. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For more times and information visit www.theobservatory.org

Crazy Colours, Chichester Cathedral, PO19 1PX

10am-3pm. Design and make a pair of crazy glasses or a beautiful stained glass window or sun catcher. Experience the ‘Crazy Colours’ around the Cathedral by following a short trail, before collecting a prize. Charges apply. Ages 3-12. For more information visit www. chichestercathedral.org.uk

Wed 22 Aug

Museum Explorer Days, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT 10.30am–3.30pm. A day of activities for children of all ages. Today’s themes is Let’s Explore – The Trains. For more information and to book visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Dinosaur Day, Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, TN34 1ET

11.30am and 2pm. Go along to this fabulous Dinosaur activity day, featuring The Iguanodon Restaurant - an outdoor theatre performance inside a 35-foot dinosaur! Free. For more information visit www.hmag. org.uk

Super Sock Puppets, Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ 11am and 2.30pm. Make your own puppets from socks and a spectacular selection of decorations for hair, teeth or even wings! Ages 5-11. Booking essential. For more information visit www. heritageeastbourne.co.uk

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August Family Games Fest, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

10.30am-5pm. Go along and enjoy a good old fashioned egg and spoon race. There’s truly something for all ages. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Spectacular Light and Colour, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN 10.30am and 2pm. Be amazed how light and colour can make the everyday world around us spectacular! Explore a unique way of seeing with exciting science equipment. Ages 6-8. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For more times and information visit www.the-observatory.org

Animated Artworks, Pallant House and Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ Create your own stop-frame animation inspired by an artwork in the Gallery using mixed media and collage, the session will explore how movement can be created using animation. For more information and to book visit www.pallant.org.uk

Thurs 23 Aug

Distant Worlds: Alien Life, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP

(Also 27 Aug) 3.30pm. Go to the Planetarium to find out about the very latest discoveries and the exciting possibilities for the existence of Earth-like worlds beyond our Solar System, and the alien life that may inhabit them. Ages 6+. For more information and to book visit www. southdowns.org.uk

K’nex Construction, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

10.30am-1pm and 2-4.30pm. Design and build a model using a K’nex construction kit under expert guidance with some fabulous templates or your own imagination. Ages 6-8. Charges apply. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For more information visit www.theobservatory.org

Skye and Rubble from PAW Patrol, Drusillas Park, Alfriston BN26 5QS

create a work of art. Book on 01243 641 508. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

Family Twilight Tale Trail, Weald & Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU

6.30-8.30pm. Go along for an evening at the Museum, listening to folklore and historical tales of mysterious places, magnificent creatures and magical adventures! Ages 7+. For more information visit www. wealddown.co.uk

CREATing Science, Ditchling Musuem, BN6 8SP

11am-3pm. Upcycling objects from around the house, you can learn kinetics with a DIY kinetic monster sculpture or trick your friends with a prank roll away can and more. Ages 7+. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Live Bug Roadshow, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ 10.30am, 12noon, 1.30pm and 3pm. Are you brave enough to handle the giant bugs from the amazing Bug Roadshow? See and handle giant millipedes, stick insects, beetles, cockroaches, leaf insects and moths and learn some fascinating facts about them. To book visit www. millbrookgc.co.uk

Fri 24 Aug

Camera Obscuras, Pallant House and Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ 10.15am. Inspired by the Virginia Woolf exhibition we will be working together to create both a giant walkin camera obscura and individual ones to create new perspectives in this fun and engaging workshop. Charges apply. Ages 5-8. For more information visit www.pallant.org.uk

Family Bushcraft, Buchan Country Park, Crawley, RH11 9HQ

Get ready for action as two of PAW Patrol’s finest recruits, Skye and Rubble, return to Drusillas Park. The heroic pups will be appearing in the Events Arena at intervals throughout the day. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.drusillas.co.uk

Natures Treasure Hunt, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE 10.30am. Solve the clues, find the treasures and then use them to

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Fri 24 – Sun 26 Aug

August Bank Holiday, Goodwood Races, Chichester, PO18 0PX

This weekend rekindles the nostalgic summer holidays of yesteryear to create the ultimate family day out. Entertainment includes traditional fairground rides, Punch and Judy show, and a spectacular fireworks display set to music on Friday. For tickets and information visit www. goodwood.com

Sat 25 Aug

Bat Detectorists, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, BN20 0AB

8-10pm. Join the ranger for a bat talk and detect bats at Frog Firle Farm. Charges apply. To book call 01323 423 197 and for more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/birlinggap-and-the-seven-sisters

Summertime Studio, De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, TN40 1DP

11am-3pm. Join in for fun in the sun and an assortment of family friendly creative activities. Booking essential. For more information visit www. dlwp.com

Sat 25 – Sun 26 Aug

Beach Party, Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG

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Scarecrow Festival, Various Locations in Wick Village, BN17 7JS The first ever Wick Village Scarecrow Festival! Grab a map and follow the route around the village to find your favourite scarecrow. For more information visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Mon 27 – Wed 29 Aug Create and Grow Summer Holidays, Squires Garden Centre, Crawley, RH11 8PL

9am–12.30pm. Find the paper bugs hidden around the centre to reveal a secret word. Get it right and you will receive a sweet treat. There will also be a paper butterfly maze, where you will receive a sticker. Also taking place at the Washington centre. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Tues 28 Aug

Tudor Crafts, Anne of Cleeves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA

1.30-4pm. 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. All ages welcome. For more information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Mudlarks and Crafts, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

Head on down to Fishers Farm where there will be the biggest Beach Party that Wisborough Green has ever seen. There will be traditional beach games such as volleyball and a tug of war competition and more. For more information visit www. fishersfarmpark.co.uk

Sat 25 – Mon 27 Aug

Museum Explorer Days, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

12,000 Years of Combat, Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB

You will be able to meet Roman Gladiators, Norman Knights, 15th century Archers, and 18th century Smugglers to name but a few of the wide range of historical characters and displays on view over the Bank Holiday weekend. For more information visit www.arundelcastle. org

England’s Medieval Festival, Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

Step back in time and join the spectacular weekend celebration. England’s Medieval Festival is the largest and most authentic one-ofkind medieval themed festival in the UK. It’s a complete day out, and magical weekend experience for the entire family. To buy tickets visit www.herstmonceux-castle.com

Wed 29 Aug

10.30am–3.30pm. A day of activities for children of all ages. Today’s themes is Let’s Explore – The Fire Engines. For more information and to book visit www.amberleymuseum. co.uk

Make Your Own Story Stones, Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ 11am and 2.30pm. Create your own story stones to explore a story. The pictures or ideas on these stones will inspire your stories and create some spooky or special tales. Ages 5-11. Booking essential. For more information visit www. heritageeastbourne.co.uk

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August Bat Hunt & Owl Prowl, Woolbeding Countryside, Midhurst, GU29 9RR

7.30-9pm. Late night guided walk searching for nocturnal life on Harting Down. Charges apply. To book call 01730 816 638. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/woolbedingcountryside

Dinosaurs and Dragons, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE

10.30am and 2pm. Go to the castle this morning for some creative fun with clay. Handle a real dinosaur bone and make clay dinosaur footprints or scary dragons to take home. Ages 4-8. Charges apply. To book call 01273 486 290 and for more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Thurs 30 Aug

Seven Wonders of the Solar System, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 9SD 3.30pm.Visit the planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore our planetary neighbours. Fasten your seat belts for the trip of a lifetime... Ages 6+. Charges apply. To book and for more information visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Letterpress Poster, Ditchling Museum, BN6 8SP

11am-3pm. There will be hand presses and type to try out, both small and large scale and loads of help.You will go home with a series of original prints. Ages 7+. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Minibeasts and Crafts, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

Spider-Man, Drusillas Park, Alfriston BN26 5QS

Fri 31 Aug

Our Amazing Animal World, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ

11am, 12noon and 1pm. Meet Maggie the Millipede and friends from Our

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Amazing Animal World. Get up close to real life minibeasts and cute and cuddlies! Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www. millbrookgc.co.uk

Fri 31 Aug – Sun 2 Sep Ale at Amberley, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

Our 13th annual Ale festival, with local beers, ales and perries, and musical entertainment throughout the day and evenings. The event is pre-booked tickets only for the evening sessions on Friday 31 and Saturday 1. For more information and to book visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

September Sat 1 Sep

Afternoon Cruise with Music on Solar Heritage, Chichester Harbour Conservancy, PO20 7AW

4pm. Take along a picnic afternoon tea and enjoy a peaceful cruise on the quiet solar powered boat in Chichester Harbour at this special time of day. For more information and to book visit www.conservancy. co.uk

Pirates on the Run, Chichester High School, PO19 8EB

Challenge yourself to tackle this 3km inflatable obstacle course and you too could be scrambling over a Pirate castle, Treasure Island, giant slides, Spanish galleon and a giant shark, all to help raise vital funds for St Wilfrid’s Hospice. For more information and to sign up visit www. stwh.co.uk

Sat 1 – Sun 2 Sep

Army Weekend, Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG If you think you’ve got what it takes to tackle the Army Assault Course, pack your bags and sign up for a fantastic day out at Fishers Farm with the chance to earn yourself a medal if you can pass your training. For more information visit www. fishersfarmpark.co.uk

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Towner on the Beach, Beach Hut 37, Eastbourne Seafront, BN21 4BX

11am-5pm. Make marbled maps using natural materials including sea water to draw your own new world. Led by artist Ellen Love. Materials are provided, donations are welcome. For more information visit www. townereastbourne.org.uk

Big Nibble, Horsham Town Centre, RH12

This two day event launches the month long Horsham District Food and Drink Festival which will run from the 1 Sep-1 Oct, where there are multiple foodie events and promotions throughout the District for you to enjoy. For more information visit www. horshamtimewellspent.co.uk

Sun 2 Sep

Look – Think – Make, De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, TN40 1DP

2pm. Drop-in family friendly creative activities invite you to respond to ideas and materials found within the exhibitions, with support from friendly gallery staff and volunteers. For more information and to book visit www.dlwp.com

Sunday Funday, Brighton Racecourse, BN2 9XZ

Gates open 12noon. A packed day of fun for children of all ages and adults alike. Don’t miss the famous Mascot Race at 1pm. Free activities including bungee trampolines, face painting, bouncy castles, live music and much more. Free entry for children. For more information and tickets visit www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk

Wed 5 Sep

Cream Tea Voyage, Wey and Arun Canal, Loxwood, RH14 0RH

(Also 19 Sep) 2.15pm and 4.30pm. Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious cream tea on the electric canal boat, Wiggonholt, whilst watching the beautiful countryside pass by. For more information and to book visit www.weyarun.org.uk

Thurs 6 – Sun 9 Sep Our listings are prepared a long time in advance. To make sure you have the latest details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure they haven’t changed

Heritage Open Days, Nationwide

(Also 13-16 Sep). Places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences. A free event. For more information visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Fri 7 – Sun 9 Sep

Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Races, Chichester, PO18 0PX The Revival is the only historic race meeting to be staged entirely in period dress and is a return to the halcyon days of Goodwood as the spiritual home of British motor racing. For tickets and information visit www.goodwood.com

Sat 8 Sep

Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley, RH10 6YZ 2pm. Dance on a floor filled with bubbles, balloons, glitter and topped by the parachute dance! Get nautically crafty on the Captain Cookie craft tables, enjoy some shore leave in the baby chill out or play areas. Ages 0-8. For more information and to book visit www. parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Town Show and Family Fun Day, Rosemead Park, Littlehampton, BN17 6UH

12noon-5pm. Excellent family entertainment, superb performances and high quality stalls are some of the fantastic things on offer at the 16th annual Town Show & Family Fun Day. For more information visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Heritage Open Day, Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, BN26 5TL

(Also 15 Sep) 10.30am-4.30pm. Discover the history of the Clergy House - entry is free as part of the nationwide Heritage Open Day scheme. Learn about the extraordinary women who saved the Clergy House from demolishment. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/alfriston

Sat 8 – Sun 9 Sep

Medieval Weekend, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

This weekend brings together over 140 re-enactors along with traders, musicians and medieval enthusiasts from across the country. For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

Secrets of the Heath, Petersfield Heath, GU31 4HS

10am-5pm. This event is a chance for people to come face-to-face with heathland characters from prehistoric to present times. Find out how people have lived and worked the heath over thousands of years and how you can play your part today. For more information visit www.southdowns.gov.uk

Sun 9 Sep

End of Summer Family Fun Day! Fontwell Park, BN18 0SX A great family day out featuring new attractions as well as returning favourites such as the Fun Fair, inflatables, face painting and much more. All entertainment is free. For more information visit www.fontwellpark.co.uk

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