What’s On
More What’s On Your family diary for March, April & May
March Indoor Car Boot Sale, The Charmandean Centre, Worthing, BN14 9HS
10am-4pm. Over 60 tables selling new and used items. Why not clear out your clutter and book a table? Free entry for all buyers, and lots of free parking. For more information or to book a table visit www. thecharmandean.co.uk
Mothers’ Day, Blackberry Farm Park, Lewes, BN8 6JD
Treat your mum to a day out with her ‘Little Chicks’. Enjoy a lovely day out with half price entry for mum with every full paying child. Mum will also receive a voucher for a free cup of tea in the Garden Barn Café. For more information visit www. blackberry-farm.co.uk
Mothers’ Day Baking, Saddlescombe Farm, Devil’s Dyke, BN45 7DE
10am-1pm, 2-5pm. Make your own bread or pizza directly on the clay oven floor without a thermometer. While the dough rises learn more about the history of bread making at the farm on a guided tour. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ saddlescombe-farm-and-newtimberhill
Tues 24 – Sat 28 Mar
Stanhope Residency: Alan Kitching, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, BN6 8SP
See a professional printmaker at work. Alan Kitching revives the Stanhope press in the museum itself, creating new pieces in his contemporary, colourful style. Dropin. For more information visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk
Fri 27 Mar
Wear A Hat Day, Nationwide Wear a hat at home, school or to work. Organise a hat-themed bake sale, lay on a hat-tastic fashion show or think of your own idea to raise money for Brain Tumour Research. For more details and to get a fundraising pack visit www. braintumourresearch.org
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Africa Take Part Workshops, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG
11.30am-2pm. Fun-packed workshops for an experience of the spirit of West Africa. Workshops are designed for all abilities and are open for family participation. Also, fun circle African drumming for all ages and arts and crafts. For more details and to book visit www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk
Stargazing, Western Lawns, Eastbourne, BN21 4EH
5-7pm. A family friendly tour of the night sky suitable for all, run by Eastbourne Astronomical Society. Members will point out constellations, features on the moon and some planets using their own and society’s telescopes. For more information visit www.eastbourneas. org.uk
Sat 28 Mar – Sun 26 Apr Open Lambing, Gaston Farm, Slindon, BN18 0RS
10am-4pm. The annual opening where you can see lambs being born and maybe cuddle an orphan lamb. Also, free tractor and trailer rides, chicks and ducklings handling area, café and gift shop, all in a friendly farm environment. Charges apply (cash only). For more information visit www.gastonfarm.com
Sun 29 Mar
Sundae Club, Komedia, Brighton, BN1 1UN
11am. Over three hours of creative fun for kids, featuring a children’s theatre show, creative craft workshop and live music to dance to from the house band The Swing Ninjas. Charges apply. Ages 2-8. For more information visit www.komedia. co.uk
Education News
Self Managed Learning at SML College SML College prepares young people for the tests of life, not a life of tests. They have been providing Self Managed Learning programmes for young people aged 9-17 in Sussex for 19 years. This vibrant learning community of 40 students offers a real alternative to schooling - students develop the confidence and skills needed for their futures in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Students set their own learning goals and there are no limits to what they can study, or how they should study, and no subjects they have to learn. Whatever they want to learn, a way is found for them to do so. Students are supported by Learning Advisers who help them structure their learning and support them to achieve what they want. Students feel well prepared to take the next steps in their careers when they leave. Results for all abilities have been exceptional as demonstrated by independent research. Please visit www.smlcollege. org.uk for more information.
Claremont Achieves ‘BBC Young Reporter School’ Status
The Arrow is a school newspaper written by Claremont Prep School pupils. It has been printed over 2750 times, is written by a team of talented young reporters and has a dedicated following across all school year groups. The Arrow recently celebrated its 3rd birthday and as a result of 11 published issues and the vast array of interesting and hard hitting stories within its pages, Claremont has been awarded ‘BBC Young Reporter School’ status. Roving reporters now wear BBC press pass lanyards during their weekly Newspaper Club sessions and when they are out on the interview trail, they write with BBC pens, and are able to draw from a wealth of online resources that encourage excellence in journalism
Hastings Half Marathon, TN38 0AA 10.30am. An exciting run starting and finishing at the seafront, with a Mini-Run for ages 11-16. If you don’t feel like running then go along and be part of the crowd cheering the runners along. For more information visit www.visit1066country.com
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