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Hi 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: Catherine Dillon, Gill Pearce Jordan Harris & Andrew Langridge Listings: Catherine Draisey & Hayley Hughes Production: Alison Watson Office Manager: Chris Blower Administrators: Claire Wood & Tina Love Proof Reading: Christopher Fox Editorial Assistants: Dunya Simões & Eleanor Getting 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.

So here’s to the first edition of Primary Times in 2020. Christmas and the New Year holiday seem a long time ago now and in what looks like no time at all we are already at the first school break for 2020. Having looked for some ideas on what is happening over the next couple of months, there are some exciting things coming up as well as some slightly stranger things... Charles Dickens would have been 208 years old on Friday 7 February. For Dickens fans there is a Charles Dickens Museum in London - see www.dickensmuseum.com for details. Then on Monday 10 February it is ‘Umbrella Day’ - don’t forget to take yours with you to school that day! Valentine’s Day is on Friday 14 February, followed by delicious pancakes for Shrove Tuesday on 25 February. World Book Day is on Thursday 5 March. Check out www.worldbookday.com to find out about the 12 special World Book Day books available at £1 each. Sport Relief is back on Friday 13 March. This time they’re asking you to help them take on poverty and injustice in the UK and across the world by getting your kit on and raising some life-changing cash. So whether you walk, dance, swim, floss or round up your mates for a match, order your free fundraising pack, have fun and help to make a real difference. It’s Game On. Visit www.sportrelief.com for the latest details. Our Easter magazine is published on Monday 16 March so look out for it in schools that week - just in time for World Poetry Day on Saturday 21 March, Mother’s Day/Mothering Sunday on 22 March and Spanish Paella Day on Friday 27 March....! What a busy Spring time we’re going to be having.

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free at their local bookshop or supermarket using their £1 World Book Day book token. This year’s list of £1 books is the most diverse to date and packed with best-selling authors and illustrators. International bestseller Anthony Horowitz returns to the secret world of MI6 with new classified files from Alex Rider. Onjali Q Raúf, founder of Making Herstory and multiaward-winning author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, shares The Day We Met the Queen. For older readers there is empowering new non-fiction from author of You Are Awesome, award-winning journalist and former Olympian, Matthew Syed. The Kissing Booth (one of Netflix’s most successful films of 2018) continues in The Kissing Booth: Road Trip! by Beth Reekles, and Split, a powerful new story by the author of I Am Thunder and winner of the Branford Boase award, Muhammad Khan, will also be available. Share a Story is the theme at the heart of a three year World Book Day campaign, encouraging parents and carers to go beyond dressing up to read and share stories with their children for ten minutes every day. Sharing stories together – anywhere, anytime – for just ten minutes a day has long-lasting effects on a child’s future. World Book Day aims to inspire new reading habits for adults and children, underlining just how important this shared time is. The organisation is bringing together some of the most influential people in the country - from celebrities and TV presenters, to politicians and sports stars - to promote reading for pleasure and asking them to #ShareaStory on 5 March. The day also sees children bringing books to life through an array of organised events and activities in schools, bookshops, libraries and at home. World Book Day will be taking place on the 5 March. For more information, please visit www.worldbookday.com.

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Brighton Science Festival

Brighton Science Festival is nearly here and there are loads of activities to get kids having fun and learning. Activities will be primarily at the British Airways i360 and St Augustine’s Centre. Start off the week by visiting the brilliant St Augustine’s for the Science Funfair, taking place on 15 and 16 February. On Mon 17 February there will be Minecraft Hacking: an introduction to simple computer programming at i360. Then on 18 February, discover your musical side with Orchestra of Objects. Discover the extraordinary sounds that can come from slate. You may be surprised with the genuine rock music. Get robotic on Wednesday 19 February as Robogals show how to programme Robots at i360. On Thursday, i360 will also be hosting a Rocket Factory, where you can learn how to make and fire a rocket. Round off the week on Friday 21 February with Planets and Bubbles. St Augustine’s Centre will be running Simon Fortune’s Bubble Workshop as well as a planetarium. The final weekend of the Festival will be a Feast of Creative Play at St Augustine’s – another funfair with a science twist, engineered to bring out the adult in every child (and the child in every adult). There is loads more going on over the week as part of Brighton’s Half Term Hands-On. For more information, visit www. BrightonScience.com.

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What’s On Your family diary for February and March Ongoing Until 29 Feb

Nick Hartnell Art Exhibition, Warnham Local Nature Reserve, RH12 2RA

Sat 8 Feb

An Introduction to the Royal Pavilion, The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, BN1 1EE

(Also 15, 22, 29 Feb). 2.30-3.30pm. An expert guide takes you on a tour of the Royal Pavilion’s decorative interiors, including the spectacular objects from Buckingham Palace on load from Her Majesty The Queen. For more information visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

10.30am-3pm. Nick’s first love was birdwatching. His whole family would holiday in Scotland and Wales where wildlife and birds were abundant. He became an architectural model maker and this attention to detail is Stargazing Evenings, The reflected in his work. Free. For more information visit www.horsham.gov.uk Observatory Science Centre,

Until 19 Apr

Flights of Fancy: The Wondrous World of Quentin Blake, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

11am-3.30pm. Leap into a fantasy world with this exhibition featuring illustrations from Quentin’s selfpenned books and art-in-hospitals work. A reminder of the power of the imagination and how joy can be found in the unlikeliest of places. For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans

February Tues 4 Feb

Winter Owls, Woods Mill, Henfield, BN5 9SD

3-5pm. This is a great time of year to observe owls on the hunt.You’ll try to observe them whilst learning more about their captivating lives. The afternoon walk of approximately 3km will take you through the ancient woodland. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Thurs 6 Feb

Winter Owls, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TU

3-5pm. This is a great time of year to observe owls on the hunt.You’ll try to observe them whilst learning more about their captivating lives. The afternoon walk of approximately 4km should also give the chance to observe wading birds. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Thurs 6 – Sun 9 Feb

Stanhope Residency: Pat Randle, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, BN6 8SP

Pat Randal from Nomad Letterpress will work on the Museum’s Stanhope Press to create a special limited edition book. Watch him at work and see the press used by Hilary Pepler come to life. Dropin, free event. Museum entry fees apply. For more details visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

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Hailsham, BN27 1RN

(Also 15, 29 Feb, 14 Mar). 6.30-11pm. Enjoy the fabulous atmosphere around the Observatory at night and, weather permitting, look through some of the largest telescopes in the country at some extraordinary night sky objects. Charges apply. For more details visit www.the-observatory.org

Sat 8 Feb – Sun 1 Mar Eastbourne Music & Arts Festival, Various Locations

Enjoy watching a variety of acts perform. On 8-9 Feb see Local Dance, 14-23 Feb see Open Dance, Drama, Speech and Music, and 1 Mar is the Festival Concert. For more information visit www. eastbournemusicandartsfestival.org

Sun 9 Feb

Dark Skies Festival, British Airways i360, Brighton, BN1 2LN

6.15pm. The lights will be turned off for an exclusive and extended 45-minute stargazing pod flight as part of this year’s Festival. Dan Oakley will talk about stars whilst there is opportunity to explore the views from the pod through the telescopes. For more details visit www. britishairwaysi360.com

Tues 11 Feb

Star Party at Goodwood, Counters Gate Car Park, PO18 0QE 6.30-8.30pm. Let astronomers from the South Downs National Park Authority and the South Downs Planetarium guide you around the night sky with their powerful

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Wed 12 Feb

Winter Thrushes, Woods Mill, Henfield, BN5 9SD

1-3.30pm. All native species of thrush have seen a decline over the last half century. Starting with a short talk before a guided, flat 2-3km walk, learn why winter’s such an important time for both our resident and migratory species. For more information visit www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Thurs 13 Feb

South Downs National Park Dark Skies Festival, Goodwood Counters Gate Car Park, PO18 0QE 6-9pm. An evening looking through a selection of telescopes to see what is on view in the skies. If the weather is wet or cloudy it’s usually possible to observe the Moon when there are gaps in the cloud. Free. For more information visit www.southdowns. gov.uk

Sat 15 Feb

Half Term Fun for Families, Phoenix Gallery, Brighton, BN2 9NB 2-4pm. Explore the science of paint. Learn how to grind pigments, add binders to make your own paint and use it to produce a small artwork of your own. Free, booking essential. For more information visit www. phoenixbrighton.org

Chocoholics Afternoon Tea, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

12.30pm. Enjoy a delicious Chocoholics afternoon tea in the beautiful Elizabethan Barn, served with either a glass of prosecco or a hot chocolate. Booking essential. To book call 01323 844 224 or email eventbooking@sussexpast.co.uk. For more details visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

Free Day: Change the World – Women in Science, Brighton Museum, BN1 1EE 11am-4pm. Celebrate the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Discover incredible

women in science including fossil hunter Mary Anning, the founders of the RSPB, and get hands-on with some family activities. Free, drop-in. For more details visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

Build a Bird Nest Box, Woods Mill, Henfield, BN5 9SD

10am-12noon. Celebrate National Nest Box Week by using hand tools to build a bird nest box to take home with you. Help to fill up the bird feeders and make your own pine cone feeder to take home. Ages 5-12. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Step into Dragon’s Wood, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

11.30am-1pm. Join poet Brian Moses and artist Ed Boxall who will be reading from and signing copies of their new picture book ‘Dragons’ Wood’. There will be dragon-inspired poems, songs and creative activities. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Feb

Escape! Mystery at the Manor, Preston Manor, Brighton, BN1 6SD (Also 21-23 Feb). 11am-7pm. Join forces with your friends or family in an immersive journey of escaperoom style puzzle solving and storytelling, all set in a spectacular historic building. Charges apply, booking essential. Ages 8+. For more details and to book visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

Sat 15 – Sun 23 Feb

Brighton Science Festival, Various Locations

A feast of junior science for families, with activities all around town. From programming robots at the i360 and a Bubble Workshop, to discovering the sounds that can come from slate (genuine rock music!) and learning how to make and fire a rocket. Ages 7-13. Charges apply. For more information visit www. brightonscience.com

Kids for a Quid, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL

Join the train at any of the stations and pay just £1 per child (aged 15 and under) when travelling with a full paying adult. There’ll be plenty of activities and things to do across the line. Pick up your passport to collect stickers and mark off challenges. For more details visit www.bluebellrailway.co.uk

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Time to Party 1st Choice Inflatables

1st Choice Inflatables is a family run business that has been supplying top quality inflatables and bouncy castles to businesses, schools, village fetes and private homes throughout Kent, Sussex, Surrey and South London for over 20 years. The ever-expanding range of over 300 inflatables all come with fully compliant safety test certificates and carry a £10million Public Liability Insurance cover. 1st Choice Inflatables aim to bring to the hire sector the very highest standards in service, equipment and value. They also have fantastic deals on large packages and corporate events. They pride themselves on having a professional approach and are always looking for new products to keep providing you with great quality fun activities. There has never been a better time to start planning your party! All of the inflatables and bouncy castles can be viewed on the website, www.1stchoiceinflatables.co.uk, or simply call 01580 830 102 and a member of staff will be happy to help you choose the perfect inflatable for your event. A free colour brochure is available.

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Food is the key to making any party a success. Catering can be expensive but if well thought out, a little can go a long way. Pizza can be shared, is more exciting than a sandwich and can be a good way to sneak vegetables into the party. And why not treat them? What party is complete without sweets and a fun drink, most of which now offer sugar-free alternatives? A great way to round off a party is with giveaways. A plastic toy has been a staple in party bags for years so why not see what else is out there? Seeds are a cost-effective option, environmentally friendly and a fun project throughout the year. If BOUNCY FREE you have hired somewhere, ask the Colour venue if they can offer coupons or CASTLE Brochure other tokens as a parting gift for HIRE your guests. Stuck for ideas? Sky High Trampoline Park has it sorted. Choose from one Over 300 Inflatables of their packages and create the for Kids & Adults perfect party. For more information, please visit 01580 830102 Ofﬁce (3 lines) www.skyhightrampolinepark.co.uk. www.1stchoiceinﬂatables.co.uk

Want to give your child and their friends a birthday party to remember without having all the mess and stress? Leave it to the team at Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne. There are a variety of birthday parties available from fun pool parties with waves and slide and Aqua Challenge inflatable assault course to live disco and soft play bouncy castle party. Whether the children love to splash around in the pool or boogie away to some great tunes, there are a range of party packages to choose from that cater for between 30 to 40 guests. Why not speak to the team to find out if there’s a party option suitable to make your child’s big day super special? For full party information, visit www.eastbourneleisurecentres.com and look for Sovereign Centre and parties or call 01323 738 822.You’ll find the Sovereign Centre in Royal Parade, Eastbourne.

The Top Three Must-Haves for a Party to Remember

The date is set, the cake is on order and the RSVPs are coming in. But how can you make sure this year’s birthday party will be one to remember? For the games, Pass the Parcel and Musical Chairs are always a great place to start. However, try including some games to really get the blood pumping. Dodgeball and Bulldog are great ways to get the party started, as long as they’re played responsibly.

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February Living with Nature, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Watch the falconry displays and learn about the work of different wildlife charities as well as take part in children’s activities. Follow the nature trail in the grounds, create a ladybug or bumble bee in a free craft workshop. For more information visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Bright Sparks Trail, Standen, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE

10am-3pm. Follow the trail around the garden to discover all about electricity in Victorian times, how it was new and exciting and how Standen was one of the first houses to be built with electricity. Small prize at the end. Charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/standen

Half Term Activities, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

Stargazing Opportunities, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, BN20 0AB

6.30-9pm. If the evenings are clear this is a great week for viewing the night sky with minimal light pollution. Take your own telescope/binoculars or just see what you can spot with the naked eye. Part of Dark Skies Week. Free (admission applies). For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/birling-gap-and-the-sevensisters

Nature Trail, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS

10am-3pm. Complete the garden nature trail and claim your prize. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans

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Princess Acorn and the Knight Sir Oakley Trail, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

10am-4pm. Go along and help Princess Acorn and the Knight Sir Oakley discover some of the wonderful nature out in the castle grounds, and earn a prize for your efforts. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/bodiam-castle

Get Hands On with History, 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, Battle, TN33 0AD

Follow a fun trail around the abbey, or discover fascinating tales at atmospheric storytelling sessions. Go bug spotting in the wilds of the grounds and take part in crafts to bring your own insect creations to life. For more information visit www. english-heritage.org.uk

Fun Days Out with the Family February Half Term at Bodiam Castle

National Trust property, Bodiam Castle, is delighted to present a new children’s trail for February Half Term. Designed especially for Bodiam Castle by local Hastings artists Claire Fletcher and Peter Quinnell, the trail introduces the imaginary characters of Princess Acorn and the Knight Sir Oakley. Pack your wellies and get ready to race through wet grass, dash up castle towers and discover local wildlife for this fast-paced nature quest. It costs £2.50 per trail with a limited-edition badge prize at the end. Entry is free for National Trust members. Admission charges apply for non-members. Poet Brian Moses and artist Ed Boxall will be reading from and signing copies of their new children’s book ‘Dragons’ Wood’ in a free event at Bodiam Castle on Saturday 15 February, from 11.30am to 1pm, with

Sat 15 Feb – Sun 19 Apr Jawsome Sharks and Friends, SEA LIFE Brighton, BN2 1TB

Enjoy a number of music-related activities this half term. 10am-3pm: see how many musical notes you can find in a trail around the garden, and don’t forget to claim your prize at the end. 11am-3pm: collect some twigs and other natural materials as you explore the gardens and woods then drop into the Potting Shed to create your own nature-inspired musical instrument. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans

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Calling all budding rangers. SEA LIFE Brighton is on the hunt for brave adventurers who are enthusiastic about all things aquatic and are totally Top Trumps mad. Join the quest to help Professor Finn find the missing Top Trumps cards. For more information visit www.visitsealife.com

Sun 16 Feb

Kidz with Attitude, Komedia, Brighton, BN1 1UN

2pm. Hip Hop, Funk and Soul for Kidz and guardians! A brand new day time club for kidz and guardians with DJs playing the finest (non-explicit) hip-hop, funk and soul plus vinyl giveaways, soft play and face painting. For more information visit www. komedia.co.uk

Sun 16 – Sun 23 Feb

Family Fun Challenge, Phileas Fogg’s World of Adventures, Brighton, BN1 8AF

(Excl. 22 Feb). The Family Half Term Week is jam packed with fun and challenge based games for all ages. As you enter you will be transformed back over 100 years. The actors will dazzle you, authentic breath-taking sets will astound you and challenge based games will entertain you. For more information visit www. phileasfoggsworldofadventures.co.uk

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February half-term fun made at Bodiam Castle Children’s Princess and Knight nature quest Saturday 15 – Sunday 23 February, 10am – 4pm Help Princess Acorn and the Knight Sir Oakley discover nature around the castle and grounds. Race through wet grass, dash up castle towers and discover local wildlife in this fast-paced nature quest. £2.50 per trail. Normal admission applies. nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle Social icon

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poetry performance and children’s dragon inspired activities. Entry to the Castle is free for National Trust members. Admission charges apply for non-members. If your little one loves princesses, knights, unicorns or dragons, then Bodiam Castle is the place to visit. With new dressing up costumes, free colouring in sheets, castle inspired toys, Lego, craft activities, storytelling sessions, picnic spots and seasonal trails throughout the year there are plenty of reasons to keep going back. To learn more, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle. Photo credit: National Trust/Gesine Garz

Brighton Run2Music Invites Children to Try out Scootathlon

On Saturday 30 May, Brighton Run2Music on Madeira Drive will be including an extra race especially for children. For the past few years, the Scootathlon has been a part of the Brighton and Hove Triathlon, but now little ones get to race twice a year as it’s also going to be included in the sister event Run2Music. John Lunt, the race director, told Primary Times, “It’s an extremely fun way to keep youngsters healthy and active. It is also great seeing them get so excited about racing with their friends. We are expecting over 120 to race in the Scootathlon and be part of a great, family fun day out at Brighton Run2music”. One of the parents whose son did the Scootathlon at the Brighton and Hove Triathlon told us, “I think it is a great idea to offer Scootathlon wherever the venue allows it. As children have so much energy, it is great to give them an outlet for it”.

Explore with Bluebell Railway

Join Bluebell Railway between 15 and 23 February and pay just £1 per child (aged 15 and under) when travelling with at least one full paying adult. The railway is a family-friendly visitor attraction with plenty of activities and things to do across the line. Pick up your free Bluebell Passport that takes you around the stations to find 60 challenges to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Catch a steam train from any of Bluebell’s stations. Trains run between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead with stops along the way. Hop off at Horsted Keynes and visit the Carriage and Wagon Workshop, opposite the Elephant Van on Platform 5. Inside you will find soft play activities for younger children. Alight at Kingscote to find the popular outdoor play area – the perfect way to let off steam. Don’t forget Sheffield Park, where you can learn the science and stories behind steam in an interactive exhibition, SteamWorks!, on Platform 1.You can even have a go on the Stepney locomotive driving experience. Cross to Platform 2 to find the Museum where they tell the story of the railways, the Bluebell Railway in particular, through a stunning collection of artefacts, display panels and videos, and where visitors can even pull a signal lever in the Victorian signal box. Adult tickets can be booked online for an advance discount, but prebooking is not a requirement. For more information, please visit www. bluebell-railway.com or call 01825 720 800.

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The scoot, bike and run Scootathlon is aimed at children aged 3 to 8 years. Distances range from 100m to 300m depending on age. Entries are priced at £20. For more information, be sure to visit www.brightonrun2music.com or call 07925 057 301.

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Enjoy Brighton on a Discount

Discover great value days out this half term by visiting Brighton’s popular attractions with the Brighton Explorer Pass where you can save up to 35%. Spot artwork on the rooftops and ships out at sea from the warmth of the British Airways i360 pod, dip beneath the ocean waves at the Sea Life Centre and feed your imagination in King George IV’s lavish banqueting hall at the Royal Pavilion. Book all three attractions and enjoy a discount of up to 35%. Tickets are valid for 30 days from the ﬁrst day of redemption. BAi360 has also teamed up with the Upside Down House this February half term, so visitors to the British Airways attraction can save 20% on tickets for the House. Simply pick up a leaﬂet from either attraction to redeem this offer. After all that exploring, you may well be hungry, so head over to the BAi360’s onsite restaurant, West Beach Bar & Kitchen. Children ordering from the Little Beachcomber menu will receive a free activity and competition pack keeping them entertained whilst grown-ups enjoy a relaxing meal. For more information or to book online, visit www.britishairwaysi360.com.

Living with Nature at Hever Castle

Learn more about wildlife and nature as part of Hever Castle’s February half term event, Living with Nature. Included in the admission ticket, families are invited to visit the historic castle in Edenbridge between 15 to 23 February to enjoy Living with Nature aimed at school aged children. Take your family to watch the falconry displays and learn about the work of different wildlife charities while kids take part in the many children’s activities. Follow the nature trail in the grounds to investigate animal footprints and tracks or create a ladybug or bumblebee in a free craft workshop. For a small additional charge, your child can also transform into an animal with a fabulous face painter. For further information, please visit www.hevercastle.co.uk or call Hever Castle on 01732 865 224. Photo credit: Hever Castle & Gardens

Half Term at Phileas Fogg’s

Phileas Fogg’s World of Adventures in Brighton has lined up a fantastic family half term week, jam packed with fun and challenge based games for all ages. If you’re looking to entertain your children with something that they have never done before and that they will remember forever, then Phileas Fogg’s is just the place for you. As you enter the doors, you will be transformed back over 100 years. The actors will the dazzle you, the authentic breathtaking sets will astound you and the challenge based games will entertain you. Phileas Fogg’s has been described as a similar experience to Crystal Maze, while at the same time collecting Gold Stars on your journey. Be immersed in a story of travelling around the world with your very

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Jawsome Rangers Needed at SEA LIFE Brighton

continue to learn and develop their passion for exploring. Guests will learn fun facts along the way about the species of sharks and other amazing creatures that call the aquarium home. This latest activity marks an exciting new partnership with family favourite, Top Trumps card games, which many know from the endless hours of fun provided as children. There will even be the opportunity for visitors to challenge the aquarium staff to see how many cards they can collect as they navigate the trail. At the end of the trail guests will meet the crazy Professor Finn, who will be so relieved to have his cards back that he’ll be able to share his vast knowledge on all of the sea creatures that were spotted. Jawsome Sharks and Friends will be an interactive experience where all trainee rangers can touch and feel real artefacts and objects from the deep, including real razor-sharp teeth alongside other sea creature items. The experience will be running from 15 February to 19 April. For more information and to book your tickets, visit www.visitsealife.com.

Calling all budding rangers - SEA LIFE Brighton is on the hunt for brave adventurers who are enthusiastic about all things aquatic and are totally Top Trumps mad. This spring the Jawsome Sharks and Friends quest will be launched to help Professor Finn ﬁnd the missing Top Trumps cards so he can teach everybody about the incredible sharks and sea creatures that live at the aquarium. The mad professor is hoping to recruit a new team of jawsome rangers to help him in his mission to locate all of the missing cards and place them in the correct order. Once the rangers have qualiﬁed, the new recruits will receive a very special reward to take home and

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own host - ‘Phileas Fogg’. If you’re looking for fun, laughter, challenges and entertainment, then look no further. Just book your tickets at this multi-award winning venue and Sussex’s tourist attraction of the year. Prices start from £14.95 per person. For more information or to book, visit www.phileasfoggs.co.uk.

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For those wishing to opt for a slower pace of life, there are the options of ceramics, origami, art masterclasses or even board games or bingo. The technology available at Bede’s allows children to try drone ﬂying, animation or ﬁlm production. Meanwhile, those interested in the performing arts can attend an array of dance clubs, LAMDA lessons or practise in the orchestra, choir or rock band. Whatever a child’s choice, Bede’s aim to broaden and excite the mind, enrich learning and, of course, help shape each individual child. For more information about Bede’s, please visit www.bedes.org.

Claremont Launches Eco Store

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Enrichment Programme at Bede’s

How a school approaches its enrichment programme tells you all you need to know about what it wants for its children. At Bede’s the activities they offer allow children to share enthusiasms and develop interests, providing them with choice and the chance to do something simply for its intrinsic pleasure. Activities and clubs run throughout and after the school day, with children from Year 3 to Year 8 choosing activities from a programme which is shaped by the pupils themselves and which changes every term. Children can learn anything from the art of debating or journalism to ﬁrst aid and life skills such as sewing and letter writing. Sporting options feature heavily, whether that be traditional team sports or climbing, sailing, horse-riding, kayaking or trampolining.

When it comes to saving the planet, Claremont is definitely open for business. Building on the brilliant year round work of the school’s Eco Warriors as they pursue Green Flag Status, pupils from Year 7 and 8 decided to launch The Claremont Eco Store to sell environmentally friendly products directly to parents and friends. Believed to be among one of the first of its kind in a school, The Eco Store has gone from strength to strength since it first opened its doors last November. The school started with humble beginnings and a modest stock list chosen and marketed by the children themselves. Stock included eco-friendly shampoo, body wash and refillable bottles. However, the Eco Warriors have been able to reinvest in their business and expand their product range. The new line includes soap bars, washing up liquid, reusable straws and face pads, truthbrushes, bamboo cotton buds, dental floss and top selling toilet paper - Bumboo. With the help of the charity One Tree Planted, the children decided that for every £10 in takings they would plant a tree. Ten trees were planted in Kenya on the Eco Store’s opening day and 17 the following week. This year the children have decided that further donations will now go

You are warmly invited to our

Prep School Open Morning Saturday 29 February 2020 9.30am to noon IAPS – Boarding, flexi-boarding and day Boys and girls 3 months to 13

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Buckswood School Hastings, UK New school brochure available - please email achieve@buckswood.co.uk for your free copy

Buckswood School – Preparing for Life At Buckswood they have a clear educational philosophy - the Buckswood Difference. As a school they aim to nurture every student so that they can be the best they can be - global citizens with a sense of adventure who are able to discover where their skills and passions lie. Students are encouraged to harness these skills and passions to inform their future careers. At Buckswood, the school motto is ‘we are preparing for life’. Knowing that every child is different, their warm family atmosphere cultivates a safe, secure space for everyone to flourish. This builds students’ confidence and resilience whilst discovering new strengths to give every child the tools to succeed. Buckswood offer students many opportunities to try new things, visit new places, and meet new people. They do not confine learning to inside the classroom. A Buckswood education is a personal journey. Every child is different and the school recognises and values talent whatever form it takes, be it on the sports field or in the science labs. For more information about Buckswood, visit www.buckswood.co.uk.

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towards tree planting initiatives in Australia to help repair the landscape and habitats destroyed by the recent bushﬁres. Headteacher, Mr Bunker, told Primary Times, “It is a worrying time for our environment and the children are well informed of the challenges that we face. This project has been more than a learning experience, it has empowered the children to take positive action - something they are extremely proud of.” For more information about Claremont Prep School, visit www. claremontschool.co.uk, or for more information about One Tree Planted, visit www.onetreeplanted.org.

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February Mon 17 Feb

Chomp: A Creative Lunch Club, Fabrica, Brighton, BN1 1AG

10.45am-1.30pm. Join in a relaxed, fun art session and enjoy a delicious and social lunch. Helen Goodwin will be leading you in a coastal theme, helping you make magical creations using found and recycled materials. Free, booking recommended. For more details visit www.fabrica.org.uk

Play Ambassadors, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX

10am-4pm. There will be a range of activities for children of all ages (and adults too) to take part in during your visit. Free (admission charges apply). For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffieldpark-and-garden

Make at the Museum, Hove Museum and Art Gallery, Hove, BN3 4AB

(Also 20-21 Feb). 10-11am, 11.30am12.30pm. Explore materials and make your own work of art inspired by the Cultural Icons exhibition. Make your own character, who will it be? Charges apply, booking advisable (phone 03000 290 902). For more details visit www.brightonmuseums. org.uk

Jaws ‘n’ Claws, Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton, BN1 5AA

10.30-11.30am, 12noon-1pm, 1.302.30pm, 3-4pm. Go and meet Phil and his amazing menagerie of animals, including snakes, lizards and giant bugs. For more information visit www.brightonmuseums.org.uk

Mon 17 – Fri 21 Feb

Holiday Club, Sew Fabulous, Brighton Open Market, BN1 4JU

Morning sessions age 8+. Activities will include sewing and textiles, designing and making mood boards and more. Lots of free places for low income families available. To preregister and for more information email contact@sew-fabulous.org with ‘School Holiday Clubs’ in the heading.

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Half Term Activities: Treasured Objects, Weald & Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU 11am-3pm. From make and take activities to creative crafts, activities vary daily so there is always something new to see and to try. For more information visit www. wealddown.co.uk

Tues 18 Feb

Children’s Holiday Activities – February Fun, Tuppenny Barn, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ 10am-12noon. With winter still in the air, wrap up against the elements and think about how to help Tuppenny wildlife during this cold season. Then make natural bird feeders and forage to create tasty delights. Charges apply. Ages 5+. For more details visit www. tuppennybarn.co.uk

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

Successful Swim School Comes to Hastings

Angela’s Swim School is excited to offer its first Sussex-based lessons – now available in Hastings. Angela Wilson swam competitively for Team GB and firmly believes we all learn best when engaged and enjoying ourselves. Her insight and winning techniques have been developed over 25 years and today make Angela’s Swim School a major provider of lessons in London and the South East. Angela told Primary Times, “My dream is to see all children being taught to swim properly, for them to be happy as they learn water skills and safety, grow in confidence and enjoy a physical workout.” To help children get the most from their ‘learn to swim’ journey, Angela has found a fresh way to engage them and has developed

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10am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm. Meet and greet with a selection of rescued animals, enjoy a talk and get an animal tattoo. Session lasts 45 minutes. Charges apply, early booking recommended. For more information and to book visit www.millbrookgc. co.uk

All ages & abilities from 4 months

Beginning Birdwatching in Winter, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TU

Small class sizes

10am-12noon. Flummoxed by Finches? Baffled by Buntings? Stumped by Sandpipers? If you need assistance with your Avocets or help with your Herons, this is the event for you. A circular walk of approximately 3k, visiting hides along the way. For more details visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Fun with Chemistry, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

10.30am-1pm, 2-4.30pm. What is chemistry? It’s exciting, fascinating and above all fun. Experiment with solids, liquids and gases. The workshop is designed so children can carry out the experiments and watch demonstrations. Ages 6-8. For more details and to book visit www. the-observatory.org

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a badge programme. Angela’s Swim School, in partnership with The Swimstylers, offers a staged approach to teaching skills and stamina suitable for babies and non-swimmers, ultimately up to a 1500m swim. The Swimstylers programme and badge levels are brought to life by inspirational child characters. The stages within Caspian, Oceana and others show beginner and more accomplished swimmers step by step how to progress with confidence and technique. To become a Swimstyler and join Angela’s Swim School visit www.angelasswimschool.co.uk.

Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Barracudas Activity Day Camps offer fun activity weeks and days for children during the holidays. They’ve been entertaining kids between the ages of 4½ to 14 years for over 26 years. Barracudas 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, it’s no wonder Barracudas is the UK’s No.1 choice. Peace of mind is priceless for parents looking for school holiday fun. All Barracudas camps are Ofsted registered, with more ‘Outstanding’ ratings than any other comparable provider. They also offer added flexibility for busy parents with their Early and Late Clubs to ease the pressure of the commute.

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Barracudas is at Patcham High School, Brighton from 6 to 17 April and 27 July to 21 August. If you’re interested in booking Barracudas then don’t wait around, they sell out fast. So, to secure your child’s place for 2020, call now on 01480 467 567 or visit www.barracudas.co.uk.

MXT Swimming School have re-opened the pool at the Towers School, Upper Beeding, following refurbishment/maintenance. Go along and join the school for individual one-to-one lessons for adults and children of all ages and abilities. They specialise in private lessons where fully qualified teachers are in the water with each swimmer, guiding them through the school’s constantly refined exercises. MXT also have a number of specially trained STA People with Disabilities qualified teachers who are able to provide individually tailored swimming lessons for a range of special educational needs. There are also very popular intensive courses which run during all school holidays at The Towers venue. The Storrington venue is open for individual lessons as well as group classes, which are currently held on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. The group classes are 30 minutes long and are separated into different grades to allow children to learn effectively and safely. Each group class has a maximum of 6 to 10 participants depending on the grade. For more information about MXT Swimming School, please call 01903 202 700, 07903 731 370 or email mxtswim@gmail.com.

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Family Theatre

Izzard Theatre, Bexhill-on-Sea

Box Ofﬁce: www. bexhillcollege.ac.uk/theatre 10 Mar

Step into Spring 2020 A fusion of high, energetic performances from the A level and BTEC dancers at Bexhill College. Also showcasing the Youth Dance Company, as well as Collab X dance company.

The best shows around... Brighton Dome

Box Ofﬁce: 01273 709 709 19 – 21 Feb

Zog

Large in size, and keen in nature, Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know. Ages 3+.

9 – 12 Mar

Let’s Dance

The largest celebration of school’s dance in the country, Let’s Dance brings together youth dance from 78 schools, groups, universities and colleges from Brighton & Hove areas to perform together.

9 Apr

Peppa Pig – My First Concert

Join Peppa as she discovers an orchestra for the first time. Sing and dance along with Peppa in her favourite songs and watch as Daddy Pig learns how to conduct an orchestra. A wonderful first concert.

Congress Eastbourne Box Ofﬁce: 01323 412 000 21 Feb

Milkshake Live

Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical, but when stage fright hits his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show.

17 Mar

Let’s Dance – Celebration of Schools’ Dance

Let’s Dance Trust, a not for profit charity, are working with The Causeway School to showcase the talents of young people from state-funded Infant, Junior, Primary, Secondary and Special schools.

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Comedy Club 4 Kids

Devonshire Park Eastbourne

Stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit doing their thing for an audience of children and their families…but without the rude bits. Ages 6+.

Box Ofﬁce: 01323 412 000 15 Feb

Chinese New Year Extravaganza

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Eastgate Baptist Church Hall Lewes

sparkly has fallen from the sky, they are inspired to put on the world’s greatest magic show. But how do you make real magic happen?

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Box Ofﬁce: 01293 553 636 22 Feb

Ensonglopedia of Animals

Twenty-six animal songs, one for each letter of the alphabet. Get to grips with fascinating facts about extraordinary echinoderms, distressed damselflies, crazy corals, batty birds and amazing arachnids. Ages 5 – 105.

13 – 15 Mar

Treasure Island

Be transported to the Admiral Benbow Inn and far beyond for a night of unforgettable adventure. Young Jim Hawkins is drawn into a world of revenge, pirates and the search for Captain Flint’s gold.

Box Ofﬁce: www.ticketsource. co.uk/the-foundry-group 19 Feb

Pugs of the Frozen North

The Race to the Top of the World! It comes around once in a lifetime, and the prize? Your heart’s desire. Shen and Sika have a 264 paw-powered sled (66 pugs) to help them out.

Exeter Street Hall Brighton

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February Wed 19 Feb

Winter Wildlife Children’s Fun Day, Warnham Local Nature Reserve, Horsham, RH12 2RA

10.30am-2.30pm. Enjoy a day discovering the winter wildlife at the reserve, with activities taking place in both the Visitors’ Centre and out on the reserve. Charges apply. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information visit www.warnhamnaturereservefriends. org.uk

The Original Harlem Globetrotters, Brighton Centre, BN1 2GR

6pm. The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the most electrifying athletes on the planet, are bringing their spectacular show to the UK as part of their 2020 Pushing the Limits World Tour. For more information visit www. brightoncentre.co.uk

Family Film, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG

2pm. Toy Story 4. The story of Woody, Buzz and friends continues as Forky joins them and they set out on a new adventure. Charges apply. For more information visit www. ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Strandline Stroll, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TX 10am-12noon. Wrap up warm for a stroll along the beach when winter’s stormy seas may have brought in many interesting things to find. Donations appreciated. Meet at Rye Harbour village car park. For more details visit www.sussexwildlifetrust. org.uk

Hedgehog Make-and-Take Workshops, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ 10am, 2pm. Get creative at this hedgehog themed craft workshop. Session lasts 60 minutes and includes refreshments/biscuit. Charges apply, early booking recommended. For more information and to book visit www.millbrookgc.co.uk

Half Term Letterpress Printing, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, BN6 8SP

11am-3pm. Drawing inspiration from the exhibition Disruption, Devotion and Distributism, Letterpress printer Tom Boulton will help you get handson and inky with Ditchling Museum’s antique wood type and Farley printing press. For more information visit www.ditchlingmuseumartcraft. org.uk

Museum Lab, Brighton Museum, BN1 1EE

10am-4pm. Drop in during the school holidays for portrait drawing activities in the Museum

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Lab. Free with Museum admission. For more information visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

Comet Making Workshop, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, BN20 0AB

10.15-11.15am, 12noon-1pm. The session starts with a presentation on comets, then use dry ice and work in pairs to create your very own comet. Dress for mess. Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/birlinggap-and-the-seven-sisters

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

10.30am-1pm, 2-4.30pm. With exciting experiments to try yourself, this funfilled session will show you just how cool chemistry can be. Experiment with solids, liquids and gases and find out what happens when you mix different things together. Ages 9-11. For more details and to book visit www.the-observatory.org

Thurs 20 Feb

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

10.30am-12.30pm. Calling all bug detectives – join in with hunting and learning about the bugs that live on the reserve before creating your own minibeast to take home. Booking essential. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. rspb.org.uk/PTPag

Towner Cinema, Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ

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Sky Birds of Prey, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ

10am, 11.15am, 12.30pm, 2pm. Meet and greet with a selection of birds, enjoy a talk and take-away a bird craft. Session lasts 45 minutes. Charges apply, early booking recommended. For more information and to book visit www.millbrookgc. co.uk

Archaeology Gallery, Brighton Museum, BN1 1EE 10am-4pm. Go along to the Archaeology Gallery for some ‘meet your ancestors’ activities in the school holidays. Drop-in, free with Museum admission. For more information visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

Stargazing, South Downs, Lewes Town Hall, BN7 2QS

4-8pm. Celebrate 10 years of the South Downs National Park at this free family event. Activities include: an indoor planetarium show, a giant ‘sky at night’ colouring wall, nocturnal wildlife and a virtual reality experience of the dark night skies. For more information visit www. southdowns.gov.uk

Explore the Moon Twilight, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

1.30pm. A showing of the Pixar favourite Monsters Inc, with very few trailers and no ads. Please arrive a few minutes early to allow yourself time to get comfortable before the film begins at the scheduled time. Charges apply. For more information visit www.townereastbourne.org.uk

2-7.30pm. The moon is a very interesting and mysterious object. Make a moon model, create some craters, learn fascinating facts and design and build your own moon lander.Visit one of the huge telescopes too. Booking essential, charges apply. For more details visit www.the-observatory.org

Woodland Walk: Ranger’s Choice, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

Charity Pancake Races, Carfax, Horsham, RH12

11am-12.30pm. Join the Lead Ranger on a winter woodland walk. When the trees are bare of leaves and the ground free of undergrowth other features come to light. Free (admission charges apply). Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/nymans

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12noon-2pm. See local businesses try their luck on the famous Rotary Pancake Race Course. Perfect for half term there will also be local mascots causing trouble with the egg and spoon races. It’s going to be flippin’ fantastic. For more information visit www.horshamrotary.org.uk

Fri 21 Feb

Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids, Komedia, Brighton, BN1 1UN

1pm. SK Shlomo is a world recordbreaking beatboxer who makes all kinds of music using just his mouth and a mic. Join this sonic superhero and become one of his sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music. Charges apply. For more details visit www.komedia. co.uk

Bug in a Mug Hotel, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ

10am, 2pm. Decorate a mug and make a home for the little creatures in your garden. Session lasts 60 minutes and include refreshments/ biscuit. Charges apply, early booking recommended. For more information and to book visit www. millbrookgc.co.uk

Discovery Day: Nature’s Grand Designs, Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton, BN1 5AA

10.30am-4pm. Discover the most extraordinary designs in nature. See miniature homes under the microscope, make your own bird’s nest with the RSPB, and chat with the curators to discover the strangest home invaders. Free, drop-in. For more details visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk/booth

Half Term Pizza Making, Saddlescombe Farm, Devil’s Dyke, BN45 7DE

10am-1pm, 2-5pm. Experience making pizzas in a traditional clay oven. Bake directly on the oven floor without using a thermometer. Make your own pizza with toppings of your choice then bake it and eat it. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/saddlescombefarm-and-newtimber-hill

Sat 22 Feb

Brighton Vegan Festival, Hilton Brighton Metropole, BN1 2FU

10.30am-4.30pm. Everything to tickle your taste buds from the latest gourmet vegan cheezes, indulgent creamy chocolates to some naughty vegan kebabs and everything in between. All the food you enjoy but with the unhealthy bits taken out. For more details visit www.veganeventsuk.co.uk

Charity Pancake Olympics 2020, Littlehampton High Street, BN17 5EJ

11am-1pm. See teams of 3 or 4 Pancake Olympians battle it out for the coveted Gold Frying Pan and £100 for their chosen charity. Teams will take part in a series of Olympic inspired events including pancake curling, a relay and traditional flipping. For more details visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Fun with Clay: Make at the Museum, Hove Museum and Art Gallery, Hove, BN3 4AB 10am-12noon. Take inspiration from the Cultural Icons exhibition and learn new skills whilst enjoying the tactile experience of working with clay. Make a work of art to take away. Charges apply. Booking advisable on 03000 290 902. For more details visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

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t ’ a s h N ew W British Wildlife Tales

The Birds at the Bottom of the Garden,The Birds Down the Lane,What’s in the Wood Pile? and What’s that Coming Over the Hill? are the ﬁrst four volumes in the British Wildlife Tales series, masterfully crafted by Carl Mynott. Through a series of engrossing stories, wild adventures and dozens of playful caricatures, young readers can learn to identify over forty species of birds, bugs, mammals and more. It’s part of a wider project to excite British children about the amazing wildlife that lives in the outdoors and empower them to embrace conservation of these wonderful creatures. The entire British Wildlife Tales series is available for £20 or you can get each book for £5.99 from www.britishwildlifetales.co.uk.

The Colour Monster

Get straight to the heart of your young one’s emotions with The Colour Monster game, based on the popular book by Anna Llenas. Suitable for children aged 4+, this beautifully illustrated game provides a great opportunity for discussing emotional wellbeing within the family. Players collaborate to help the monster ﬁgure out his emotions. As they go through the game, players collect emotion tokens by identifying emotions including happiness, sadness, anger, fear or calm. In order to place their emotion token in a jar, players are encouraged to give personal scenarios or memories where they may have experienced the feeling of their token, before adding it to the right jar.The Colour Monster is available for £38 from Amazon.

Flags of the World

This fun game challenges you to guess the country of the flags you choose. If you get stuck, you can ask for clues. Flags of the World is a fact-packed educational card game that helps you learn about flags and countries. Complete with 200 flag cards, 6 continent boards, rules and a colourful map, this game is both challenging and great fun. Choose the flag, name the place – then put the card in its space! Flags of the World from Tactic Games is for 2-9 players aged 8+.

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I Saw It First! Ocean

I Saw It First! Ocean is an entertaining game for all the family.Three hundred ocean creatures populate the board of this carefully engineered game. Pick a counter from the box and be the ﬁrst to spot that animal on the board. Coming in a triangular box with a hexagonal double-sided board, the game features charming illustrations by Caroline Selmes. Simple to understand but addictive to play, this exciting and fast-paced board game will delight adults and children alike. I Saw It First! Ocean is available for £19.99 from Amazon. For more information, please visit www.laurenceking.com.

iKNOW Junior

iKNOW Junior is a children’s trivia game like no other. Answer questions and perform different tasks such as simple drawing, reading and much more. In this versatile and totally unique game for 5 to 7-year-olds, the players can ask for clues and solve tasks with a friend. Full of different challenges to open up the world of learning to children, the game contains 300 tasks and 100 picture questions along with clues and beautiful, large game pieces. iKNOW Junior is available from Amazon for £22.05. For more information, visit www.tactic.net.

The Kindness Co-op

The Kindness Co-op was launched by two friends, Lucie and Charlie, with the purpose of promoting kindness towards others (especially amongst children), ourselves and the environment. In 2018 they launched The Kindness Co-op, a socially responsible brand offering organic clothing for children and adults featuring inspirational designs. Since then, the brand has grown and now also offers a range of accessories including tote bags, notebooks and badges.With every item sold, a portion of the proﬁt is donated to the wonderful charity YoungMinds.To be part of the kindness revolution check out their full collection at www. thekindnessco-op.com.

Moochies Smartwatch Phone for Kids

Let kids make and receive calls from a parent controlled contact list and at the same time you can locate your kids wherever they are with the GPS tracking. Moochies Smartwatch Phone gives independence to children and peace of mind to parents. Kids can even accessorise their Moochies with the cool range of swappable straps and screen protectors. With voice and video calling and class mode to keep children focused, this watch is the perfect and practical accessory for your child. In addition to this the watch is waterproof. Moochies are available online from www.moochies.com for £99.99. But Primary Times readers can get 10% off with promotion code Primary10.

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February Green Woodworking Workshop, Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, TN22 4HJ

(Also 21 Mar) 10am-3.30pm. An opportunity to experience the joy of working with green wood through your own exploration and creativity, regardless of age and ability.You can decide what to make and receive help and guidance along the way. For more information visit www. wildernesswood.org

Sun 23 Feb

Sundae Club, Komedia, Brighton, BN1 1UN

11am. Over three fabulous hours of creative fun for kids, with a children’s theatre show ‘Pied Piper’, creative craft workshop and live music from The Swing Ninjas. Bring your own picnic, ice cream sundaes are available! For more information visit www.komedia.co.uk

Wild about Burwash Dark Skies – Stargazing, The Bear Motel, Burwash, TN19 7ET

6.30-8.30pm. Join the Wild about Burwash group to experience the night skies with the support of the South East Astronomy Group, High Weald AONB Partnership and experience the Star Dome. Charges apply. For more information visit www.highweald.org

Walk with a Warden – Rye Harbour, TN31 7TX

10am-1pm. Join an experienced warden to spot some winter birds around the beach reserve.You should see Curlew, Lapwing, Redshank, Golden Plover, Wigeon, Teal and more. Meet at Rye Harbour village car park. Donations appreciated. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Birdwatching for Beginners/ Someone to Guide You, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

10am-1pm. The Birdwatching for Beginners workshop focuses on the reserve’s winter visitors. Starting with a short theory session, followed by a practical walk on the reserve, look at identification through shape, colour, behaviour, song and habitat. 10am1.30pm: Someone to Guide You gives you a chance to chat with friendly guides who will help you spot and identify the wildlife that you see. Booking essential. For more details visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPag

Umbrella Parade, The Stade to White Rock Theatre, Hastings 11.30am. Part of Hastings Fat Tuesday. An explosion of colour, music and fun for all the family. For more information visit www. hastingsfattuesday.co.uk

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Brighton Half Marathon and Youth Race, Brighton Seafront

This year the Brighton Half celebrates 30 years of the event. A sell-out race with a beautiful seafront course and a flat course. If you’re not a runner then go along and be part of the amazing crowd support. For more information visit www. brightonhalfmarathon.com

Fri 28 Feb

Skips Friday Makes Club, Theatre Royal Brighton, BN1 1SD

Artist Abi Horn will provide you with beautiful and interesting materials, exciting and creative themes, and clever and crafty techniques, so your imagination can run wild. Includes a tasty snack. Ages 6-10. For more details visit www.theatresonline.com/ theatres/brighton-theatres/theatreroyal-brighton

Bite-size at the Booth, Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton, BN1 5AA

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Stargazing, Western Lawns, Eastbourne, BN21 4EH

5-7pm. Run by Eastbourne Astronomical Society, a family friendly tour of the night sky suitable for all. Members will point out constellations, features on the moon and some planets using their own and society’s telescopes. Free. For more information visit www. eastbourneas.org.uk

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Celebration Sunday, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

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Eastbourne Half Marathon, Princes Park, BN22 7LH

Park Mill Reopens, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS 12noon-4pm. Celebrate the reopening of the water-powered flour mill. After several years of intensive and major conservation work, the mill will again be producing flour for visitors. See the mill in action and buy a bag of flour. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans

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Fri 6 – Sun 15 Mar British Science Week, Nationwide

A celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. This year’s theme is ‘Our Diverse Planet’. Grab an activity pack with loads of ideas and activities to celebrate science. There are packs for all ages, for school and home. For more details and to order your pack visit www. britishscienceweek.org

Family Fun, Phoenix Gallery, Brighton, BN2 9NB

11am-4pm. It’s the 25th anniversary of The Observatory Science Centre in 2020. Each month will have a Sunday of celebrations with different themed activities showcasing just how much fun science actually is. Free, admission fees apply. For more information visit www.theobservatory.org

10am-12.30pm. Monthly litter picks for the whole family, helping to remove plastics and other litter from the marine environment. Litter pickers and bags provided, take gloves if you have them. Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

10am-4pm. Dress as your favourite book character and enjoy some storytelling in the castle towers. Take along your World Book Day token and exchange it for one of the special £1 books or put it towards a book of your choice in the Gift Shop. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle

Sat 7 Mar

2-2.30pm. Part of a series of natural science themed pop-up talks and mini tour led by museum staff and local conservationists. Highlights include Brighton Dolphin Project, plans for a new Evolution Gallery and the Dinosaurs of Sussex. For more details visit www.brightonmuseums. org.uk/booth

Big Beach Clean, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TT

World Book Day Celebration, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

10am. A community event aimed at runners of all abilities. There are two Junior races too, (Years 3-6 1k, 7-11 2k). Bands and entertainment along the route, so if you’re not running then why not go along and cheer on the runners. For more details and to register visit www.eastbournehalf. co.uk

Thurs 5 Mar

World Book Day

With a mission to offer every child and young person the opportunity to read and love books, World Book Day is marked in over 100 countries. Book-related activities take place in schools and children receive a World Book Day token to choose a free book from this year’s list. For more details visit www.worldbookday.com

Thurs 5 – Sat 7 Mar

Music in the Meadow, Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, Hastings, TN34 1PH

10am-5pm. To celebrate Hastings International Piano Festival, pianists of all ages and skill levels have the chance to play music of their choice (as short as they like) on a concert-standard grand piano in the middle of Priory Meadow Shopping Centre. For more details visit www. visit1066country.com

11am-1pm, 2-4pm. Enjoy working as a family to explore different materials in these relaxed, fun workshops with Phoenix studio artists. All you need is your imagination and a willingness to get stuck in. Free, drop-in. Suitable for families with children aged 5-14. For more information visit www. phoenixbrighton.org

Wildlife Watch, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TT 10am-12.30pm. A chance to find out more about the natural world and the special wildlife at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Explore the reserve, play games, enjoy craft activities and learn how to help wildlife thrive. Ages 5-11. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

International Women’s Day Celebration, Brighton Museum, BN1 1EE

From 10am. A day of performances, workshops, talks, arts and crafts. Learn about a variety of feminist causes and campaigns at the heart of this day from inspiring speakers, activists and innovators. All ages welcome, all communities together. For more information visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

Sat 7 – Sun 8 Mar

World Book Day Weekend, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX

10am-5pm. Calling all bookworms. Celebrate the joy of reading at Sheffield Park. Why not dress up as your favourite character? Spend your World Day Book Token and watch out for special events throughout the day. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ sheffield-park-and-garden

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Win a Maleficent: Mistress of Evil DVD In Disney’s sequel to the 2014 global box office hit, Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies and dark new forces at play. The years have been kind to Maleficent and Aurora. Their relationship, born of heartbreak, revenge and, ultimately, love, has flourished. Yet the hatred between man and the fairies still exists. When an unexpected encounter introduces a powerful new alliance, Maleficent and Aurora are pulled apart to opposing sides in a great war, testing their loyalties and causing them to question whether they can truly be family. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is available on DVD from 17 February. Primary Times have five Maleficent DVDs to give away to five lucky readers. For your chance to win, simply tell us the name of Maleficent’s goddaughter. For details of how to enter, please see the bottom of this page.

Win an Asterix DVD and Book Bundle Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion is the newest film in the Asterix series and is available on Digital and DVD now. Asterix and Obelix embark on a quest across Gaul looking for a young druid worthy of learning the secret of the magic potion – a formula which has long helped to keep the Gaulish village safe against Julius Caesar and his invading army. However, once Asterix and Obelix begin their quest, all hell breaks loose at home as the Romans start attacking the village and an evil wizard named Demonix does everything he can to steal the potion’s secret recipe. For your chance to win a copy of Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion on DVD and the latest book in the book series (Asterix and the Chieftain’s Daughter), simply tell us the name of the evil wizard. For details of how to enter, please see the bottom of this page.

Win Tickets to See Little Mix

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Competitions Since 2011, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall have not only established themselves as one of British pop’s brightest acts, but also as a global pop phenomenon. Little Mix are taking their unmissable live show on the road this year with their 21-date Summer 2020 tour including Tuesday 14 July at the South of England Event Centre in Ardingly. The tour will see Little Mix perform some of their greatest hits including ‘Woman Like Me’, ‘Touch’, ‘Shout Out to My Ex’, ‘Black Magic’ and ‘Wings’. Tickets are on sale from www.lhgtickets.com. For your chance to see Little Mix on Tuesday 14 July at the South of England Event Centre in Ardingly, tell us the name of your favourite member of the band. The prize is a family ticket for four people. For details of how to enter, please see the bottom of this page.

Win ‘The Boy with the Saucepan Hat’ Book There’s really only one word to describe The Boy with the Saucepan Hat by Martyn Harvey and that’s ‘FUN’. When Oliver Todd wakes up with a saucepan stuck on his head, he is obviously a bit cheesed off. But when he gets to the hospital Emergency Room, things go from bad to worse. The book is written in charming rhyming couplets and is really funny. Younger children will enjoy having it read to them while older ones will have a lovely time reading it for themselves. They’ll have to prise it away from their mums and dads first though! The Boy with the Saucepan Hat is available online and in High Street bookshops for £5.99. We have four copies of The Boy with the Saucepan Hat to give away to Primary Times readers. For your chance to win one tell us what Oliver gets stuck on his head. For details of how to enter, please see the bottom of this page.

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March 50 Things and Mud Kitchen, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX

(Also 14-15, 21-22 Mar). 10am-4pm. Explore the parkland for a range of wild 50 things activities or head into the gardens to bake a pie or two in the mud kitchen. Free (admission charges apply). For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ sheffield-park-and-garden

World Book Day Weekend, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS

11am-3pm. Go along and listen to one of the storytellers, dress up as your favourite book character or enjoy Jungle Book colouring in sheets. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans

Fri 13 Mar

Sport Relief, Nationwide

Whether you walk, dance, swim, floss or round up your mates for a match, order your free fundraising pack, have fun and help to make a real difference. It’s Game On. For more information visit www.sportrelief.com

St Catherine’s Hospice Firewalk, Carfax, Horsham, RH12 1RL

7-9pm. Step out of your comfort zone to support this local hospice. Walk 15ft barefoot over red-hot embers after coaching from a worldleading fire walking expert. Children can take part in the Lego® brick walk, crossing a painful pit of bricks. For more information visit www.stch. org.uk

Sat 14 Mar

Binocular and Telescope Open Day, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

10am-4pm. Go along and try a wide range of binoculars and telescopes and have a chat with the friendly optics experts. Whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced birder they’ll be happy to help. For more information visit www.rspb.org. uk/PTPag

Wildlife Watch, Seven Sisters Country Park, Seaford, BN25 4AD

10am-12noon (5-8s), 1.30-3.30pm (811s). Take your children to help them explore the natural world. This will involve getting to know the forest school site, woodland and bushcraft activities. For more details visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Walk – Everyone Welcome, The George and Dragon, Shipley, RH13 8GE

9.45am-3pm. A lovely walk through fields and farmlands. Meet in the car park of The George and Dragon. The walk is an easy ramble through the beautiful Sussex countryside. Boots

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are advisable as it might be muddy. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Skip’s Family Workshop: Paddington Bear, Theatre Royal Brighton, BN1 1SD Get your duffle coat on and your marmalade sandwiches ready for this funny, furry, bear-shaped session. Arts and crafts, a look on stage, drinks and biscuits, and maybe some play acting. For more information visit www. atgtickets.com

Sat 14 – Sun 15 Mar

East Grinstead Model Railway Club, Sackville School, East Grinstead, RH19 3TY

Expect layouts, demonstrations by The Double O Gauge Association and a number of traders too. For more information visit www.egmrc.org.uk

Sat 14 Mar – Sun 19 Apr

Lambing and Calving, Coombes Farm, BN15 0RS

Visit the farm to see the newborn lambs and calves. For more information visit www.coombes.co.uk

Sun 15 Mar

Spring Fayre, Bolney Wine Estate, RH17 5NB

10am-4pm. There will be an array of stalls selling the finest gifts and seasonal produce. The Eighteen Acre Café will also be open on the day offering light bites and savouries to enjoy whilst shopping. A day not to miss. For more information visit www. bolneywineestate.com

Medmerry Birdwatching by Bike, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

10am-2pm. A gentle off-road guided ride, with plenty of stops, covering more ground whilst being active and discovering the wildlife and history of Medmerry. Booking essential. Charges apply. For more information visit www. rspb.org.uk/PTPag

50th Anniversary Walk, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TX

9.30am-2pm. It’s 50 years since the first warden started work at Rye Harbour Local Nature Reserve so to celebrate join a 5 mile walk around the reserve. Take a packed lunch. There will be hot drinks at the end of the walk. Meet at Rye Harbour village car park. For more details visit www.sussexwildlifetrust. org.uk

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Signs of Spring, Woods Mill, Henfield, BN5 9SD

3-4.30pm. Celebrate the arrival of the spring equinox as the days finally start to lengthen. Head out onto the reserve looking for these increased signs of activity during a guided flat walk of approximately 2-3km. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Thurs 19 – Sat 21 Mar

Mothers’ Day Planter Workshop, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ 3.30-4.30pm (Thurs, Fri), 10-11am, 2-3pm (Sat). Make Mothers’ Day extra special by creating a beautiful planter at this seasonal workshop. Open to all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. For more information visit www.millbrookgc.co.uk

Fri 20 Mar

Camber Castle Wildlife Walk, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TU

2-5pm. A 6km circular walk starting from Rye Heritage Centre, following the River Brede across the sheep fields to Camber Castle, where you can have a look inside. Then to the birdwatching hide overlooking Castle Water. For more information visit www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Fri 20 – Sun 22 Mar

Mothers’ Day Celebrations, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

11am-4pm. Spoil mum with a lovely day out at Bodiam. Take a stroll around the castle and grounds and enjoy a delicious Prosecco cream tea in the Wharf tea room. Also join in with the special Mothers’ Day activities. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle

Sat 21 Mar

Wildlife Watch, Woods Mill, Henfield, BN5 9SD

10am-12noon. Take your children to help them explore the natural world. This will involve getting to know the forest school site, woodland and bushcraft activities. Ages 7-11. For more details visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Sat 21 – Sun 22 Mar

Mothers’ Day Afternoon Tea, Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

Treat your Mum to afternoon tea to show her how much you love her! For more information visit www. herstmonceux-castle.com

Mothers’ Day Prosecco Teas, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS

10am-4pm. Take your mum to visit the delightful surroundings at Bateman’s and treat her to a delicious prosecco cream tea in the Mulberry Tea Room. No booking necessary. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ batemans

Sun 22 Mar

Great British Beach Clean, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TX

10am-12.30pm. Take the whole family to join in with the nation keeping the coastline clean and tidy and help to remove rubbish from the beach. Take gloves if you have them. Meet at Rye Harbour village car park. For more information visit www.sussexwildlifetrust.org. uk

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 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/saddlescombefarm-and-newtimber-hill

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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