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Easter/Spring Edition Issue 125 25 March - 12 May 2019

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Here in the office we are getting egg-stremely egg-cited at the thought of all that chocolate coming our way. Primary Times in West Sussex We’re hoping that it will be an egg-ceptional egg7 Southbrook Mews stravaganza..... No eggs-aggeration! London SE12 8LG Tel: 01273 916210 March - May is a busy period with lots happening. Don’t Email: office@primarytimes.biz forget Mother’s Day on Sunday 31 March. Home-made Website: www.primarytimes.co.uk presents/cards always go down well... Bad news for Twitter: @PT_Sussex mothers this year though as the clocks go forward on Instagram: @primarytimesse 31 March so one hour less to celebrate. Then Publishing Editor: Peter Watson Easter Weekend is 19-22 April. As you can tell Sales: Catherine Dillon, Gill Pearce, our office love chocolate so that’s one we’ll be Lola Olowofela & Andrew Langridge getting egg-cited about. Looking up dates Listings: Dingile Kasote Production: Alison Watson we came across National Teachers’ Day Office Manager: Chris Blower on 7 May. It says “a day for honouring Administrators: Claire Wood & teachers and recognising the lasting Tina Love contributions they make to our lives.” Editorial Assistant: Dunya Simões Time to make your teacher feel special. Proof Reader: Catherine Draisey Social Media: Rachel Benson As usual we have lots of competitions to enter in Primary Times is independently published and distributed free in infant this issue. Entries can be sent by post to the address and primary schools throughout Sussex. Its aims are to inform families and children of current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses to the left or they can be emailed to competitions@ 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 primarytimes.biz but please always mention 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 competition you are entering and include your any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children. The opinions expressed personal details so that we can send you your prize if in either the editorial or advertisements within this publication are not necessarily those held by the editor or publisher. While we take great care you win one. 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 Have an egg-cellent (sorry!) holiday and we’ll be back 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 on 13 May. 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 West Sussex is operated under franchise licence.

Contents

inside this issue.... News.........................................4 What’s On.................................6 Family Theatre..........................8 Spring Adventures.......................15 Education.................................27 Katie Clown Puzzle Page.......28 Competitions...........................29 All Your Own Work!................. 31

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Live jazz with storytelling for all the family to enjoy!

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Monday 8th to Friday 12th April Monday 15th to Friday 19th April Monday 22nd to Friday 26th April Monday 27th to Friday 31st May These courses are expertly suited for first time swimmers, as well as those who are looking for extra training, to develop invaluable life skills, confidence and water safety.

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25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

News

Independent School for your four year old - more affordable than you think ‘We can’t possibly afford it – we’re not that sort of family.’ If only I had a pound for every time I’ve heard this! When you actually ‘do the sums’ you might be surprised to discover that a private education could be an option. At Burgess Hill Girls, our mission is to create tomorrow’s women by providing an outstanding, personalised education which inspires every girl to excel. But can you afford what we have to offer? While at first glance, the fees may look daunting, have you considered the potential savings you can make in terms of childcare, meals and after-school clubs. We have calculated that an independent education for a four-year-old starting reception can actually cost as little as £81 per week. Even better, as we offer the Government’s Free Childcare Scheme, you could be eligible for an additional £44 saving per week, resulting in a final cost of only £37 per week or £1,924 per year.

Here is a brief summary of our calculations, please see our website for a full breakdown. Extended School Day At Burgess Hill Girls your child will get up to 20 hours more education a week than they would in a state school. Time you won’t have to cover with childcare, a saving of approximately £100 a week. After-School Clubs As part of our school day and included in the fees are a wide range of after-school clubs. Two clubs a week could save £350 per year on childcare. School Meals Breakfast, lunch and tea are also all included in the fees at Burgess Hill Girls, a potential saving of £437 a year. 15 hours Early Years Entitlement On top of all this, Burgess Hill Girls extends the 15 hours weekly Early Years Free Entitlement to our Reception year. Parents can save £760 a term, until your child turns five. The maximum saving is £2,288 per year, £44 per week. So before you assume that an independent school education is beyond your reach, take a closer look. We’re more affordable than you might think! Liz Laybourn Head, Burgess Hill Girls

25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

Market Place Shopping Centre

Hop along to the Market Place Shopping Centre in Burgess Hill this April to get ready for Easter. Looking for something to do at home as a family during the school holidays? Wilko, Clarkes Stationers, Argos and WH Smith have everything you need for some school holidays arts and crafts. Don’t forget those all-important Easter cards and gifts which can be picked up from Card Factory. Kids Stuff is fully stocked if you are looking for a little reward for well-behaved little ones. Market Place is open from 7.30am–6pm on Good Friday and Easter Saturday, and 10am–4pm on Easter Monday. Keep your eyes peeled on their website and social media for local events and exclusive competitions. For more information, please visit www.marketplaceshopping.com.

Treasure Island at Chequer Mead Theatre

Callum Donnelly, Eleanor Snowdon and JezO invite fun-seekers to come aboard as they set sail for Treasure Island. The hilarious trio along with a few other supporting surprises are setting sail during the Easter holidays, so prepare for a very funny, big, bright and breezy swashbuckling time on the high seas. Audiences should prepare to be taken on an amazing and memorable trip into a world of pirates, treasure and mermaids, as one of the nation’s favourite children’s novels is brought to life with a lively (and very child friendly) modern twist. This laugh a minute show is packed with sea shanties, cheering, booing, puppets, colourful costumes, slapstick comedy and maybe even a monkey and a mermaid or two. It’s ideal for all the family. The only question is ‘aaargh’ you ready? Presented by LP Creatives, Treasure Island will be at Chequer Mead Theatre from 17 – 18 April. For more information, please visit www.chequermead.org.uk.

Night to Remember

Have you heard about the Night to Remember midnight walk? It is taking place in Worthing on Saturday 29 June and is raising funds for St Barnabas House hospice. The walk starts at 10.30pm at Worthing Leisure Centre and is open to men, women and children aged 10 and over. You can choose from the 7, 13.1 (half marathon) or 20 mile routes along Worthing seafront, with the 20 mile route taking walkers all the way to Shoreham and back. St Barnabas House are making this year’s walk their biggest to date with live music, starlight stations along the route and over 1,000 walkers taking part. It is a wonderful opportunity to invite all your friends, families and colleagues to join together and walk through the night supporting this local charity. Since 2015, Night to Remember has raised vital funds for the Hospice at Home night sitting service provided by St Barnabas House. While supporters walk through the night, the Hospice at Home Team will be providing care during the night-time hours, often the most difficult time for patients and their families. Registration is open now at www.stbh.org.uk/nighttoremember and includes pre-walk entertainment, exclusive t-shirt, torch, medal, refreshments along the route and breakfast upon return.

Go along and meet the fluttery fairies and be transformed into a sparkly princess or fairy for the day.The Petite Fairytale Boutique is a magical party and makeover venue run by fluttery fairies.They offer pampering makeovers plus lots of magical themed parties. Choose from a fairy party, a build a bear party or how about a mermaid or unicorn theme? Your wish is their command. All parties include exclusive use of the boutique and a magical birthday tea in the Princess Parlour. How about a magical makeover? Your daughter will meet her own fairy on arrival who will help her choose a beautiful rhinestone tiara to keep, a pretty hairstyle, nail colour, sparkly fairy face sparkles and a glitter tattoo. Comfy salon robes to wear and a bottle of fairy dust are also included in the pampering makeover.You can even bring your best friend forever and have a special BFF makeover which includes a yummy afternoon tea in the princess parlour. Makeover prices start at just £35. Grown-ups can also join in the fun and enjoy an afternoon or cream tea.They can even offer ‘Mummy & Me’ makeovers... what fun! To find out more, visit www.petitefairytaleboutique.co.uk.

The ‘Pawfect’ Gift for Kids Who Love Animals!

Animal Action is the RSPCA’s fantastic junior magazine, which is ideal for under 12s. It’s published quarterly and a year’s subscription is delivered straight to your child’s door for only £7.50! The Spring issue is jam-packed with brilliant stories, news and facts about animals. Readers can find out all about the fascinating life of bats and there’s a heart-warming ‘rescued and rehomed’ story about brave Beau, a Dalmatian that was handed to the RSPCA as a poorly pup, but has had her life turned around. There’s a feature on litter and why it’s such a problem for wildlife – and what people can do to help clean up the countryside and make it safer for animals.There’s ‘Awesome RSPCA’ – a brand new picture series about the amazing, nearly 200-year history of the Society. And there are two whole pages of competitions and fun puzzle pages too! For more details about taking out an Animal Action subscription, visit www.rspca.org.uk/subscribePT.

Rustington Golf Centre The Rustington Golf Centre’s junior section has gone from strength to strength over the last two and a half years, with around 135 juniors enjoying regular coaching, both at the golf centre and in local schools. The junior programme is based around games, enjoyment and learning, as Rob Chruszcz, a PGA coach who specialises in junior development at Rustington Golf Centre, explained to Primary Times, “Games are a great way for children to develop golf skills and learn the game and, if designed appropriately they enjoy it and get better at it. A big focus in the golf sessions is developing life skills, as much as golf skills. If through golf, juniors can learn about the value of effort and dealing with adversity, I think that’s fantastic.” It is an exciting time for juniors to join Rustington Golf Centre and be part of a fun and rewarding golf programme. For more information visit www.rcgolf.co.uk/blog

Peppa Pig on the Big Screen Don’t miss your chance to see Peppa Pig on the big screen this spring when Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun comes to a cinema near you to mark the 15 year anniversary of the nation’s favourite little piggy. With all new stories, characters and lots of jumping in muddy puddles, catch Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun in cinemas nationwide from 5 April. The hour-long theatrical release gives preschool audiences a gentle introduction to the cinema, with 10 brand new and never-before-broadcast episodes featuring a two-part festival special. Little piggies can look forward to a whole hour of snorts and giggles with songs to sing along to and dances and movements to join in with, making it the perfect cinema outing for pre-schoolers and all the family to enjoy. Each of the 10 brand-new episodes will be connected with never-beforeseen interactive entertainment, featuring little ones singing and playing along with their favourite on screen characters. Get excited for the upcoming festival season with the release of Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun and join Peppa and George in their brand new ‘oink-tastic’ adventures as they dance in the mud at a children’s festival, celebrate Grandpa Pig’s birthday at a restaurant for the first time, and take a trip to the cinema to see Super Potato’s big movie feature. For more information, please visit www.peppapigfestivaloffun.co.uk.

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Do You Fancy Yourself as a Junior Journalist?

Want to be the first person to get a glimpse of SEA LIFE Brighton’s brand new ocean experience before anyone else? Do you love learning about sea life? Are you aged 5–12? If so, SEA LIFE Brighton are searching for a Junior Journalist with the skills in front of the camera to interview a team of Marine Biologists. The winning Journalist will have the opportunity to ask the expert team their pressing questions, as well as have the chance to launch SEA LIFE’s new ocean experience to the public! Opening on 25 May SEA LIFE Brighton’s new ocean experience will be welcoming back much-loved Turtles Lulu and Gulliver along with the UK’s largest selection of Sharks and Rays! To enter simply send in a 200 word report on your favourite sea creature and why SEA LIFE should choose you as their Junior Journalist. They will narrow down the top 5 entries and invite them for an audition at SEA LIFE Brighton. The winner will get to do their very own news broadcast plus win a feeding experience, a SEA LIFE pass and a trip for their classmates! To enter send your entries to Junior Journalist Competition, SEA LIFE Brighton, Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TB or email them to slcbrighton@ merlinentertainments.biz. Closing date for entries is Monday 29 April.

2019 At Chichester Festival Theatre The new season has just been announced at Chichester Festival Theatre and there are some real treats for families and youngsters. A new stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s The Butterfly Lion promises a magical adventure following Bertie and his beloved white lion from Africa to England and beyond. It’s not on until October but as it’s in the smaller Minerva theatre we advise you to book your tickets early. As well as shows, the Theatre’s excellent Learning, Education and Participation team run a variety of free events and activities alongside very reasonably priced holiday activities, workshops and classes. Book now for Easter events. If you’re looking for a night out with friends you couldn’t do better than CFT’s annual big summer musical. This year it’s Rogers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! A love-struck crew of spirited ranchers canter through the glorious score of this exuberant classic musical, from Oh What A Beautiful Mornin’ to the show-stopper Oklahoma. Josie Lawrence, Hyoie O’Grady and Amara Okereke head the cast. Looking forward to Christmas, don your ruby slippers and follow Chichester Festival Youth Theatre along the yellow brick road in a faithful adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s wonderful classic adventure for all the family, The Wizard of Oz. Find out what’s on at www.cft.org.uk/forfamilies or call 01243 781 312 to find out more.

25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

What’s On

Your family diary for March, April & May Ongoing Pond Dipping, WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, BN18 9PB 11am-1pm, 2-4pm. Grab a net to fish out wild wonders in the Pond Explorer Station with the WWT Learning team. For more details visit www.wwt.org.uk

Wetland Discovery Boat Safari, WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, BN18 9PB 11.30am-3.30pm. What will you spot on this specially guided wetlands trail? The best way to experience wetlands is by boat. Glide effortlessly through the reeds to see nature at its most tranquil. Charges apply. For more details visit www.wwt.org.uk

Every Sat (Term Time)

Horsham Hawks Basketball Club, Forest School, RH13 5NT 3-4pm, 4.15-5.45pm. Mini Ballers play every Sat during term time; go along for a free trial. Sessions are suitable for ages 7-9 and ages 10-11. Charges apply. For details visit www. horshamhawks.co.uk or email will@ horshamhawks.co.uk

Until 31 Mar

The Illustrated World of Arthur Rackham, Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE 11am-3pm. This winter goblins, fairies and witches are spreading mischief in a new exhibition celebrating the fantastical, mysterious and macabre illustrative world of Arthur Rackham. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ standen-house-and-garden

Until 6 May

Jawsome Sharks, SEA LIFE Brighton, BN2 1TB Become the newest recruits of the Jawsome Rangers and fulfil the mission of finding the missing shark teeth. Help Professor Finn locate the Play-Doh model shark teeth in the tanks. Charges apply. For more details visit www.visitsealife.com/brighton

Until 26 May

Costume Encounters, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE (Selected dates) Hear what life was like below stairs in the early 1800s as the costume team bring the Historic Kitchens to life, carrying out daily tasks just as the servants would have done. Normal admission applies.Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

Until 31 May

Lifecycles, Aliens, Zombies and Monsters, Littlehampton Museum, BN17 5EW Exploring the circle of life as told through the histories belonging to items from the museum’s collections. This interactive and object-based exhibition will take you on a journey, examining the concepts of birth, death and more. For more details visit www. littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk

Until 2 Jun

Exhibition: The Lost Words, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB 10am-4pm. The gallery will host original artwork from the book The Lost Words. Taking the form of a collection of illustrated spells, the book celebrates the relationship between language and the living world, and nature’s power to spark the imagination.Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Until 25 Jun

Little Wild Things, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL (Selected dates) 10.15-11.45am. Meet some of the amazing creatures that are given a home on the nature reserve, while learning something new, getting a bit mucky and having lots of fun. Ages 2½-5. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPul

Until 1 Nov

Sneak Peek Tour, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB (Selected dates) 10.30-11am. Go along and learn more about the fascinating house and collection with a guided tour of the Messel Family Rooms. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Dream House Tour, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB (Selected dates) 2-2.45pm. Find out about the architecture and discover how the Messel family transformed Nymans into their Dream House. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans

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Guided Garden Walk, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB 10.30-11am. Go along for a guided walk of the gardens led by experienced and knowledgeable garden rangers. Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. Free event, admission applies. For details visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/nymans

Until 31 Dec

Explorers Trail, Marwell Zoo, Winchester, SO21 1JH Become a Wild Explorer with fun for the whole family. Collect stamps as you explore the trail that leads to Marwell’s favourite animal enclosure. For more details visit www.marwell. org.uk

March Mon 25 Mar

Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP Visit this horticultural delight as the garden reopens after the winter. For more details visit www.bordehill. co.uk

Fri 29 Mar

Wear A Hat Day 2019, Nationwide Brain Tumour Research would like you to join the thousands of other children, parents and teachers across the country joining in to create entertaining and colourful hatthemed fundraising events. To register and get your free fundraising pack visit www.wearahatday.org

Fri 29 – Sun 31 Mar

Create and Grow Mothers’ Day Planting Weekend, Squires Garden Centre, Crawley, RH11 8PL Create the perfect gift for mum this Mothers’ Day, plant a trug with three colourful plants decorated with a bow. Also at the Washington store (RH20 3BP) Charges apply. For more details visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Sat 30 Mar

Great British Spring Clean, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE 10am. Join the Friends of Pagham Harbour clearing beaches of litter and making a difference whilst in good company. Meet 10am at Church Norton car park. For more details visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPag

Sat 30 – Sun 31 Mar

Mothers’ Day Craft Weekend, Various National Trust Venues Celebrate with your Mum with this themed craft activity across selected National Trust venues including Bodiam Castle and Birling Gap. Decorate your own lovely potted spring flower pots. Charges apply. For more details and timings visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk

Mums Can Do, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT Enjoy a packed weekend where mums can experience activities such as pottery, train driving and bus conducting. Go along with the whole family for a day. For more details visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Mothers’ Day Weekend, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Show your mum just how much you love her with a wonderful family day out on Mothers’ Day Weekend. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Sun 31 Mar

Mothering Sunday, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP 10am-6pm. Spoil your mother or grandmother with an early springtime walk and a delicious brunch or vintage afternoon tea served inside a decorated marquee. For more details visit www.bordehill.co.uk

Mothers’ Day, West Dean Gardens Nr Chichester, PO18 0RX 9am-5pm. Make Mothers’ Day extra special with a visit that will last a season. All mums will receive a free Spring Pass, for unlimited Gardens entry until 31 May 2019 (excluding Arts and Craft Festival), to watch spring unfold. Charges apply. For more details visit www. westdeangardens.org.uk

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Ballet, Modern, Tap Contemporary, Drama Jazz & Musical Theatre For children aged 3 - 18

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T : 01444 848656 GAPA Office John de Mierre House 20 Bridge Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1UA

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Only In Cinemas April 5th www.peppapigfestivaloffun.co.uk

Classes held in Lindfield and Haywards Heath.

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Pelicans Nursery | 7am-7pm Opening at The Prebendal School in Sep 2019 ABOUT US An unrivalled location in the heart of Chichester, our children benefit from structured learning through play led by qualified teachers during term-time so you can prepare your child for school.

WHAT'S NEW? We are offering 7am-7pm wraparound care with qualified keyworkers for 46 weeks of the year. Our enriching programme of learning includes Beach School, cookery, ballet, music, art, sport & Forest School.

Admissions: headpa@prebendalschool.org.uk | 01243 520970 | www.prebendalschool.org.uk Follow us on Twitter - @PT_Sussex

25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

Family Theatre

The best shows around... Capitol Horsham Box Office: 01403 750 220 19 Apr

Alice in Wonderland Join Alice down the rabbit hole in her magical adventures through Wonderland in this brandnew staging of Lewis Carroll’s family favourite.

Chequer Mead East Grinstead

out – both with his patchwork-coloured skin and his sense of humour – but ultimately realises that his friends have always valued his unique characteristics.

Hawth Crawley Box Office: 01293 553 636 30 Mar

Wow! It’s Night Time

The curious little owl is back, and this time Box Office: 01342 Enjoy she’s ready to 302 000 the show! discover the 17 – 18 Apr And don’t wonders of forget to say Treasure night-time, from you saw it in Island Primary the big, bright This childTimes! moon to the bats friendly in the sky and the foxes adaptation is a funny, deep in the forest. Ages high energy, bold 2-5. and bright show with crazy characters, all your favourite songs and a swashbuckling sensational story on the seven seas. Ages 3+. 9 – 10 May

Dear Zoo This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with childengaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.

Connaught Worthing Box Office: 01903 206 206 12 – 13 Apr

Elmer The Patchwork Elephant Enjoy the tale of an elephant that stands 8

25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

1 Apr

ANiMALCOLM In this vibrant, energetic and funny musical Malcolm doesn’t like animals, which is a problem because his family love them. On a school trip he begins to understand them like no other. Ages 5+. 6 Apr

The Walrus and The Carpenter Join two comical characters with some eager Oysters on their hunt for a gourmet picnic spot.

10 Apr

Milkshake! Live Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical. When stage fright hits, his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show ever. 7 – 8 May

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Join an intrepid family of adventurers and their musical dog on a quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud. 2 – 3 July

Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter.

Pavilion Worthing Box Office: 01903 206 206 17 – 20 Apr

Worthing Gang Show Worthing Scout and Guide groups present a brand new spectacular and uplifting production. Featuring a live show band with song, dance and bags of comedy suitable for all the family. 3 – 4 May

Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt.

4 – 5 May

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors From the horrible Henrys to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope.

Brighton Dome Box Office: 01273 709 709 12 – 13 Apr

The Goose Who Flew Goose loves the summer – swimming on the rivers, flying above the treetops and singing under the gaze of the full moon. When the days start to become colder, it is time to fly south for the winter. Ages 3-7. 14 Apr

Pixar in Concert Live with full orchestra; enjoy music from Toy Story, Ratatouille, A Bug’s Life, Monster Inc., Cars and more.

Brighthelm Centre Box Office: www. brightonfestival.org 19 May

Groove Baby Enjoy a show with professional jazz musicians which have been designed to give parents a top concert while entertaining the little ones. Ages 3-7.

Golf Darts! Junior golf coaching taster sessions at Rustington Golf Centre Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April Ages 5 – 12 All abilities welcome Equipment provided All sessions 45 minutes £2 per session

THE BUTTERFLY LION By Michael Morpurgo In a new adaptation by Anna Ledwich

To book – rob@cga/golf.com For further information - www.rcgolf.co.uk/blog

A magical adventure following Bertie and his beloved white lion from Africa to England and beyond. This new stage adaptation combines music, design and puppetry to celebrate nature, friendship and the triumph of love. Ages 7+

5 October – 9 November cft.org.uk 01243 781312

FAMILY TICKETS AVAILABLE*

1st June, Bersted Park Community Centre PO21 5FF

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25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

What’s On

More What’s On

Your family diary for March, April & May

March

Mothers’ Day Afternoon Tea, Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester PO18 0JP Show your Mum how much she means to you this Mothers’ Day with a beautiful Afternoon Tea. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.aldingbournetrust.org/ events

April

Mon 1 – Fri 5 Apr

Early Morning Birdsong, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB 8-10am To celebrate the sounds of spring in the garden, go along to an early opening and listen to the morning birdsong. Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans

Mon 1 – Tues 30 Apr

Spring Lambing, Middle Farm 10am-5pm. Experience a huge lambing live event with around 100 fluffy white lambs being expected across the month. There will be opportunities to see the lambs being born, and to bottle feed them yourself. Charges apply. Entry is by online booking only. For more details visit www.middlefarm.com

Thurs 4 Apr

Head Gardener Walk, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB (Also 9 May) 11am-12.30pm. Find out what is at its best in spring and what to look forward to in the following months. Pick up hints and tips and learn more about garden projects and the development of this grade II listed garden. Admission applies. For details visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/nymans

Fri 5 – Thurs 11 Apr

Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun (U), Various Cinemas Nationwide Don’t miss your chance to see Peppa Pig on the big screen this spring when Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun comes to a cinema near you to mark the 15 year anniversary of the nation’s favourite little piggy. For more details visit www. peppapigfestivaloffun.co.uk

Fri 5 Apr – Sun 1 Sep

BRICKOSAURS! Marwell Zoo, Winchester, SO21 1JH This spectacular interactive expedition is created with more than two million LEGO® bricks and is sure to excite families, LEGO® and dinosaur enthusiasts alike. All other Brickosaurs activities are included with general admission. Charges apply. For more details visit www. marwell.org.uk

Sat 6 – Sun 7 Apr

Combat at the Castle, Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB 10am–3.30pm. Go along to see and hear how Robert de Belleme, Earl of Arundel, trained his soldiers in preparation for what was to be the first siege of the castle in 1102. Learn about the clothing worn in the 12th century. Charges apply. For more details visit www.arundelcastle.org

Sat 6 – Fri 12 Apr

LEGO® Challenge, Arundel Museum, BN18 9PA (Selected dates) Go along to the museum and take part in a fun LEGO® Challenge. Help to build and create a castle and a city! Charges apply. For more detail and times visit www.arundelmuseum.org

Sat 6 – Sun 21 Apr

A Hopping Easter Adventure, Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG Meet the Easter Bunny and Blossom the Spring Queen in the family favourite, Easter Egg Hunt (Easter Weekend Only). Hop over to the animal encounters barn to see cute newborns, jump aboard the tractor and trailer ride and more. Charges apply. For details visit www. fishersfarmpark.co.uk

Wild Families - Easter Holiday Activities, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 9.30am-5pm. Follow the springtime wildlife quiz trail and try wild challenge activities to help you get up close and personal with wildlife. Charges apply. For more details visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPul

Sat 6 – Mon 22 Apr

Giant Easter Duck Trail, WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, BN18 9PB 9.30am-5.30pm. Go quackers and find 16 cheeky giant rubber ducks hiding among their real-life cousins on this fun, family trail. See the Eggstraodinary Trolley, make a Cracking Craft or try a Poo-ology workshop. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.wwt. org.uk

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Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE 11am-4pm. Bunny’s friends have gone missing. With your map open, compass in hand and ready to count paces, find Bunny’s friends to earn your chocolate reward. Suitable for children aged 4-12. Admission applies. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX 10am-5pm. Put your discovery skills to the test and become a fearless plant explorer at Sheffield Park. Complete a series of tests and challenges to claim your Cadbury chocolate prize. Suitable for children aged 3-12. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffieldpark-and-garden

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Uppark House and Garden, South Harting, GU31 5QR 10am-4pm. Delve into the world of your animal neighbours by completing this trail. All participants of the outdoor trail will receive a delicious Cadbury reward (alternative available for dairyintolerant explorers). For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ uppark-house-and-garden

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE 10am-4pm. Become a nature detective on the Birds, Bees and Blossom Trail around the grounds and gardens and claim your chocolate prize at the end. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/standen-houseand-garden

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB 10.30am-4pm. Seek out the golden letters hidden in the garden to reveal the nature spells of Nymans. See how many you can find and claim your Cadbury chocolate prize. Admission applies. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Easter Egg Hunt, The Novium, Chichester, PO19 1QH Hunt for hidden eggs around the museum and claim your reward. The Easter Bunny will be there on Fri 19 – Sat 20 Apr. Charges apply. Drop-in. For more details visit www. thenovium.org

Bertram Bunny’s Easter Adventure, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP Join Bertram on an exciting new Garden trail. Help find 10 golden eggs laid by Hetty the Hen to receive a delicious chocolate treat. Includes daily Easter crafts to make and take home. Charges apply. For more details visit www.bordehill.co.uk

Horrible Science, Kew Wakehurst, RH17 6TN Experience a wicked weeds trail, horrid science lab and gruesome plant games. Charges apply. For more details visit www.kew.org/wakehurst

Easter Trail, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Hop through the beautiful grounds following the trail of colourful carrots to claim your delicious chocolate treat. Visitors aged 7-14 can explore the Tudor Towers adventure playground with its own moat, drawbridge and three turrets. Admission charges apply. Visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Colourful Carrots Easter Hunt, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG 10.30am-5pm. Hop around the gardens looking for colourful carrots to claim your prize. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.hevercastle. co.uk

Bonnet Parade and Best Bonnet Competition, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG 1pm, 4pm. Go along and show off your bonnet making skills with prizes for the best. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Castle Bunny Hunt, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG 12noon-5pm. Go along and find the cute, cuddly bunnies that have been hidden round the Castle. Castle ticket required. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.hevercastle. co.uk

Face Painting, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG 11am-4pm. Go along and get your face painted by the fabulous Betty and her team. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Sun 7 Apr

Vintage Car Show, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT See vintage cars which are all pre 1956. For more details visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Mon 8 Apr

Seven Wonders of The Solar System, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore our planetary neighbours. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www.southdowns.org.uk

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April Easter Holiday Fun: Assault Course, Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester PO18 0JP 10am-4pm. Go along with friends and take on a large inflatable assault course challenge. For more details visit www.aldingbournetrust.org/ events

Wild Families - Pondemonium, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 10.30am-12.30pm. Go along and meet some of the wonderful creatures who lurk in the watery depths of the ponds. Charges apply. For more details visit www.rspb.org. uk/PTPul

Mon 8 – Thurs 18 Apr

Easter Holidays: Inspired by Nature, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB 10.30am-4pm. From leaf crowns to bark rubbing, keep your little nature explorers busy this Easter holiday with drop-in activities. Free event, admission applies. For more details and to book visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans

Create and Grow Easter Holidays, Squires Garden Centre, Crawley, RH11 8PL 10am-3pm. Plant a stylish bucket or watering can with succulent plants and decorate with Easter stickers. Take part in the Spring Hunt and receive a sweet treat. Also at the Washington store (RH20 3BP) Charges apply. For more details visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Mon 8 – Mon 22 Apr

Easter Holiday Activities, Weald and Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU 10.30am-5.30pm. Try craft activities and play traditional games. If the weather is kind, take a wagon ride for a small donation.You can also see heavy horses, as well as Southdown lambs and sheep, working oxen and other traditional farm animals. Charges apply.Visit www.wealddown. co.uk

Tues 9 Apr

The Northern Lights, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium to understand how eruptions on the Sun cause displays of the Northern Lights, and how these are visible from the ground. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Easter Holiday Fun: Splash About, Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester PO18 0JP 10am-4pm. This is a chance for the kids to take their revenge with the

events staff team and their friends in a huge water fight at the Country Centre.Visit www.aldingbournetrust. org/events

Birds and Bugs, Chichester Cathedral, PO19 1PX 10am. Get creative with birds and bugs family craft activities, follow a birds and bugs trail and collect a prize when you finish. Charges apply. For more details visit www. chichestercathedral.org.uk

Shellwork, Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, BN11 1HP 10.30am.Victorians had a passion for shell encrusted objects. Have a go at making your own. Ages 7+. For more details visit www.worthingmuseum. co.uk

Wed 10 Apr

All Aboard - A Tour of the Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore planetary neighbours. Fasten your seat belts for the trip of a lifetime. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more information visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Easter Holiday Fun: Falconry, Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester PO18 0JP 10am-4pm. Enjoy this family-friendly event giving you the chance to learn all about the birds of prey and watch some spectacular Falconry shows. For details visit www. aldingbournetrust.org/events

Wild Families – Mousehunt! RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 10.30am-12.30pm. Find out how to become a wildlife detective and help track down some of the amazing mammals who live on the nature reserve. Charges apply and booking is essential. For more details visit www. rspb.org.uk/PTPul

Hailsham Fun and Safety Day, James West Community Centre, BN27 3FX 10am-1pm. The Fun and Safety Days focus on personal safety and accident prevention covering areas

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such as fire, water and road safety. Everyone is welcome but children aged 10 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more details visit www.wealden.gov.uk

Wed 10 – Mon 22 Apr Easter Holiday Activities, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

(Selected dates) Over the Easter holidays take part in our Easter trails around the Museum to win your chocolate surprise. For more details visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Thurs 11 Apr

Easter Holiday Fun: Bounce About, Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester PO18 0JP (Also 17 Apr) 10am-4pm. Pop along and have an amazing day bouncing on all the bounce castles available. For details visit www.aldingbournetrust. org/events

Victorian Scrapbooking, Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, BN11 1HP 10.30am. Look at the collection of Victorian Cards and be inspired to make and create. Ages 7+. For more details visit www.worthingmuseum. co.uk

Thurs 11 Apr – Sun 19 May

Bluebell Walk, Arlington Bluebell Walk and Farm Trail, Polegate, BN26 6SH Breathe in the scents and sights of spring. Children can complete a quiz sheet when walking in the wood looking at white wood anemones and bluebells.You can also see the cows being milked between 3-5pm. Charges apply. For information visit www.bluebellwalk.co.uk

Fri 12 Apr

Springtime Stars Moon and Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium for a find out about magnificent star patterns and a fine display of planets. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more information visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Easter Holiday Fun: Reptile Day, Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester PO18 0JP (Also 18 Apr) 10am-4pm. Tom’s Talking Reptiles back again for a day of Reptiles. Not only will you be able to hold the reptiles but Tom

and his team will be there for any information you want to know about each of the reptiles. For details visit www.aldingbournetrust.org/events

Easter Eggstravaganza Race Day, Fontwell Park Racecourse, BN18 0SY A day of racing and Easter activities sure to entertain the young ones, including the popular Easter Egg Hunt. For times and more details visit www.fontwellpark.co.uk

Sat 13 Apr

Academy Open Day, Goodwood, Chichester, PO18 0PX

9.30am-4pm. The Open Day is aimed at increasing participation and breaking down the barriers associated with golf. Complimentary golf lessons from highly-qualified PGA professionals are available for the whole family and all abilities. For more details visit www.goodwood. com

Playmakes: The Goose Who Flew, Brighton Dome, BN1 1UE 12.15pm. After The Goose Who Flew theatre performance, young audiences have the opportunity to get crafty and make a keepsake to take home. Charges apply. For more details visit www.brightondome.org

Handcross Park School Easter Eggstravaganza, RH17 6HF 9.30-11am. Enjoy a fun-filled morning of Easter craft activities. There will also be the chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Every child will receive a chocolate treat to take home. Go along in support of Chestnut Tree House children’s charity. For details visit www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk

Sun 14 Apr

Distant Worlds: Alien Life, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. Find out about the 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 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Mon 15 Apr

Destination Mars, the Red Planet, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. This summer Mars will be a prominent object in the southern night sky. Fasten your seat belts for a trip to the Red Planet. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Wild Families - Brilliant Birds, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 10.30am-12.30pm. Spend the morning looking at brilliant birds that live at the nature reserve. Begin with a mixture of games and activities to

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April hone bird spotting and identification skills and then head out onto the reserve to put them to the test. Charges apply.Visit www.rspb.org. uk/PTPul

Easter Surprises, Fishbourne Roman Palace, PO19 3QR 11am-4pm. Explore the Roman gardens with an Easter-themed treasure hunt around the gardens. Try your hand at springtime crafts including spinning wool into yarn, Roman writing, designing a mosaic, dressing up Roman-style and more. For more details visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Strike a Pose, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ 10.30am-3.30pm. Paint, print and stamp to create a series of life-size self-portraits. Ages 6+. Advance booking is essential. For more details visit www.pallant.org.uk

about artists, and sharing all your new found knowledge. Ages 5-7. Charges apply. For more details visit www.cft.org.uk

Origami, Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, BN11 1HP 10.30am. It’s paper magic! Try your hand at paper folding. 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more details visit www. worthingmuseum.co.uk

Go Wild in the Woods, Tilgate Park, Crawley, RH10 5PQ 10.30am-3pm. Take the family for a wild adventure in the woods. Follow the badger trail from the walled garden café. On arrival in the woods, you might practise some fire lighting, make a den, hunt some bugs or toast a marshmallow. Free event. For more details visit www.sussexwildlifetrust. org.uk

Wed 17 Apr

Springtime Stars Moon and Planets, South Downs Easter Egg Hunt, Aldingbourne Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 Country Centre, Chichester 8AE 3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium PO18 0JP

Mon 15 – Tues 16 Apr

10am-4pm. Go along and enjoy an Easter egg hunt for the whole family. Look deep around the Country Centre and you may find yourself an Easter Treat.Visit www. aldingbournetrust.org/events

Mon 15 Apr – Fri 31 May

Tulip Festival, Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE 10am-4pm. This spring see the colourful display of 9000 blooming tulips, 5000 spring bulbs and 18,500 bedding plants at Standen. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standenhouse-and-garden

Tues 16 Apr

Magnificent Moons of Our Solar System, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium for a spectacular journey around the many magnificent moons of our Solar System. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Make and Take, The Novium, Chichester, PO19 1QH Go along and make your own LEGO® brick Frog to take home. Charges apply. For more details visit www.thenovium.org

Discover In a Day, The Selsey Centre, PO20 0SE 10am. Complete an Arts Award Discover in a day by taking part in drama and craft workshops, learning

for a find out about magnificent star patterns and a fine display of planets. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Car Power, The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, BN27 1RN Design your own simple model car and try different ways to make it move. Ages 9-11. Charges apply. Booking is essential. For more details visit www.the-observatory.org

Create an Eggsellent Easter, Evans Garden Courtyard, Littlehampton, BN17 5AP 12noon-4pm. Enjoy Easter-themed activities include card making, colour in a ceramic tile, make a hanging ornament, decorate a cake and more. This event is for Easter celebrators of all ages. The Easter Egg Hunt is for under 10s only. For more details go to www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Think Big, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ 10.30am-3.30pm. Create a large-scale landscape painting, experimenting with expressive paint techniques and

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a range of materials to build your imaginary scene. Ages 6+. Advance booking is essential. For more details visit www.pallant.org.uk

Thurs 18 Apr

The Easter Full Moon, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. The Moon is our nearest neighbour, and many people do not realise what a fascinating world it is. Go along to the planetarium and explore the Moon. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Woodland Walk: Ranger’s Choice, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB (Also 16 May) 11am-12.30pm. Go along and enjoy a woodland in spring, feel connected with nature using all your senses – sight, smell and sound in an uplifting, rejuvenating exploration of Nymans woods. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/nymans

Discover In a Day, The Selsey Centre, PO20 0SE 10am. Complete an Arts Award Discover in a day by taking part in drama and craft workshops, learning about artists, and sharing all your new found knowledge. Ages 8-11. Charges apply. For more details visit www.cft.org.uk

Earth and Beyond, The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, BN27 1RN This workshop looks at our dynamic Earth and how we look beyond Earth into space.You’ll even look down from space to learn more about the Earth. Ages 9-11. Charges apply. Booking is essential. For more details visit www.the-observatory.org

Make It Move, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ 10.30am-3pm. Learn how to produce stop-frame animations, using iPads and light boxes to experiment with shape, colour and pattern. Ages 6+. Advance booking is essential. For more details visit www.pallant.org.uk

Easter Holiday Fun: Wipe Out, Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester PO18 0JP 10am-4pm. Go along and experience a brand new event. First run in one end and exit the other while jumping from platform to platform trying to dodge the balls that are swung at you. Then make your way through an inflatable obstacle course. For details visit www.aldingbournetrust. org/events

Fri 19 – Mon 22 Apr

Easter Trail, West Dean Gardens Nr Chichester, PO18 0RX 9am-5pm. Follow the Easter trail around West Dean Gardens for a chocolate prize. There will be garden games along the way. Children can also enjoy Easter themed arts and craft activities in the Gardens’ classroom. Charges apply. For more details visit www.westdeangardens. org.uk

Easter Treasure Hunt, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL Go along and join the fun on real vintage steam trains. Travel the railway and visit any of the four stations for clues in the Easter treasure hunt. Complete the challenges to collect stamps and win a prize. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. bluebell-railway.com

Easter at The Museum and The Easter Bake, Weald and Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU Visitors can experience traditional Easter preparations and celebrations, which begin with the traditional Good Friday bake in Winkhurst Tudor kitchen. Activities vary daily and include egg painting, bonnet making and an Easter bonnet parade Charges apply.Visit www.wealddown.co.uk

Easter Guided Town Walks, Arundel Museum, BN18 9PA Join one of our knowledgeable and friendly guides for an informal introduction to the historic town of Arundel. Charges apply. For more detail and times visit www. arundelmuseum.org

Easter at Michelham Priory, Michelham Priory, Halisham, BN27 3QS 10.30am-5pm. Go along and enjoy seasonal hands-on activities, children’s trails and Easter Egg Hunt. For more details visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

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Both Pond Dipping and the Discovery Boat Safari are included in the admission price. Easter activities will be running from Saturday 6 – Monday 22 April, and the centre is open from 9.30am–5.30pm. If you get your admission tickets online you can save 10%. For more information, please visit www.wwt.org.uk.

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Fun Days Out with the Family Easter at Arundel Wetland Centre

There are lots of fun Easter activities taking place at Arundel Wetland Centre this Easter. Go quackers and find all 16 giant yellow ducks hiding all over the Centre in the Giant Easter Duck Trail. It’s a fun, family trail with the opportunity to win a treat. Furthermore, Arundel’s Eggstraodinary Trolley will be roaming the reserve for hands on discovery about eggs and nests. For something a little bit different, try the Poology workshop ducks dine, geese gorge and owls ingest, but you make the ‘end result’ at Arundel’s fun, slimy workshop. The Poology workshop will take place every day from 12noon-1pm in the Swan Lake Room. Go Pond Dipping to fish out wild wonders in Arundel’s Pond Explorer Station with the WWT Learning team every day. Alternatively, go for a ride on the Wetland’s Discovery Boat Safari and glide effortlessly through the reeds to see nature at its most tranquil.

The Heritage Trail and Gardens at Paradise Park are the perfect day out for everyone. The Museum of Life is one of the finest exhibitions of its type in the country and traces the history of life from millions of years ago. Zones include ‘Planet Water’ packed with underwater exhibits ‘Neanderthal Times’ depicting the life of our early ancestors and the Solar System with new facts and pictures. Relive the Jurassic age in the ‘Dinosaur Garden’ with life-size dinosaurs towering overhead. The Planthouses hold a spectacular collection of the world’s flora. The gardens are one of Newhaven’s hidden secrets with small lakes and the Sussex History Trail. Children’s activities include Crazy Golf, a miniature railway, indoor soft play and outdoor adventure areas, with Tyrannosaurus Towers and Triassic Treetops. Join Paradise Park this school holiday for Feathered Friends fun, searching for the hidden birds, and for craft activities every day in the classroom. See the website www.paradisepark.co.uk for further details. While your children are enjoying the activities or having a good time in the soft play or ball pond, you can enjoy a coffee or meal in the coffee shop or browse around the Garden Centre. Don’t forget to use the voucher on this page for free entry with a full paying adult.

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Located 10 minutes from Arundel in the heart of the South Downs National Park, you can discover the South’s working past. Learn about over 150 years of our culture and heritage and have fun riding around the Museum on historic buses and a narrow-gauge railway.

Hop over to the Animal Encounters Barn to see the cute newborn lambs. Some lucky visitors might even get to bottle feed them during the daily farm shows. Meet other fluffy friends too. There are chicks, baby goats, baby bunnies and so much more to be seen in daily animal handling sessions and farm show.

Go along to Amberley Museum during the Easter Holidays to explore their 36 acre site, and follow the family Easter trail. The Museum will be open Wednesdays to Sundays and on Easter Monday from 10am until 4.30pm.

In the BT Connected Earth display children can have fun learning about the history of communications and have a go on the old telephone switchboard. The Electricity Hall has a working model of a Tesla Coil, where demonstrations can be held by our volunteers when available. The museum also has the only traditional working print shop in the South of England where you can have a go at printing your own souvenir certificate to take home. On Wednesdays have a go at wood turning in the wood turners’ workshop. Children can play with clay with the Museum’s resident potters. With over 40 exhibits to explore, there is so much to see in any weather. To find out more, visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk.

Egg-perience ‘A Hopping Easter Adventure’ at Fishers Farm this Easter. Over the Easter holidays you can also meet the Easter Bunny and Blossom the Spring Queen in the egg-citing ‘Easter Egg Hunt’.

Witness egg-cellent magic in the Barn Theatre during the daily Magic Shows – guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face. Then jump aboard the Tractor and Trailer Ride and see the animals in all the fields, bump around the Barrel Bug Safari and become a dare devil on the thrilling Sky Fall. Try all this and so much more. Don’t miss out on the ultimate Easter adventure day out the whole family will enjoy. For more information visit www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk

Journey to the Stars this Spring

The South Downs Planetarium in Chichester is an exciting place for people of all ages to visit. Sit back and relax, get lost in the stunning fulldome images and breath taking videos whilst highly experienced and enthusiastic lecturers take you on a mind-blowing journey through space.

In conjunction with the new fulldome video system which produces stunning immersive images and video, the magnificent star projector projects nearly 4500 stars and other celestial objects onto the dome above your head. The Planetarium puts on new public shows every month including during the school holidays. There is free car parking adjacent to the Planetarium building, easy access for the disabled, and it is only a short walk from rail and bus stations. The Planetarium operates throughout the year but is not open every day and please note that casual callers cannot be accommodated. For details of all upcoming shows and opening hours plus a map, visit the Planetarium’s website at www.southdowns.org.uk. Remember to book tickets in advance, as some shows sell out quickly. Just book and pay online with a credit or debit card or call 01243 774 400 or 07818 297 292 to reserve tickets and pay by cash or cheque only on the door on the day.

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Easter Fun at Aldingbourne Country Centre

If you like the idea of supporting a local charity by having fun, the Aldingbourne Country Centre is well worth a visit. An Indoor Slide, Maze, Woodland Walk, Open Farm, Ride-on Tractors and wonderful home-cooked food are just some of the attractions visitors can enjoy. From guinea pig cuddling to getting your favourite chair restored, it really is a great day out. Over the Easter holidays the Country Centre has a range of fun activities for you and your family to enjoy. They are kicking off the two weeks with an inflatable Assault Course and have many other events in store as well such as Splash About Day, Bounce About Day and a brand new Wipe Out event.

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Discover - Learn - Have Fun Take a ride on our bus and narrow gauge railway, to explore our 36 acre site and discover the South’s working past. Visit our website for more information.

Their brand new Sand and Water Play Area will be opening for the first time this Easter. This is an outside educational and fun area situated alongside the wooden train and castle where younger visitors can have fun whilst learning within a variety of sand pits, measuring aids and water zones all located in a safe play area. For more information about the Aldingbourne Country Centre please visit www.aldingbournetrust.org/greatdayout.

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Spring Adventures

Hop into Easter Fun at Hever Castle

Family fun at Hever Castle & Gardens throughout the Easter holidays between 6 and 22 April promises to put a spring in your step. Hunt for the colourful carrots around the grounds in a free, fun Easter trail or spot the bunnies in the Castle (free with Castle entrance). Celebrate spring by making and decorating an Easter bonnet at daily craft workshops (for a small additional charge) with a chance to show off your creations in a parade in front of the Castle every day with prizes for the best bonnets. Children can also have their faces painted (for a small additional charge). As well as the Easter-themed activities a visit to Hever Castle in spring offers a great chance to explore the stunning gardens.Visitors can enjoy a dazzling display of spring blooms from daffodils to hyacinths, camellias and early tulips. Visitors aged 7-14 can explore the Tudor Towers adventure playground with its own moat, drawbridge and three turrets. It features three slides and two poles and lots of interactive elements including musical instruments, a maze and hidden boxes to find. The under 7s can enjoy the natural play area, Acorn Dell with its 2 metre high living willow structure, a giant sandpit, a mound with tunnels to clamber in and a climbing frame. Challenge yourself in the Yew Maze and see how long it takes you to find the way out. Then round off the day with seasonal home-cooked food and mouth-watering cakes in the restaurant followed by a visit to the Gift Shop stocked with Easter goodies. For more information, visit www.hevercastle.co.uk. Photo credit: Hever Castle & Gardens

Brighton Run2Music

Embrace the spirit of Brighton and join this year’s most colourful and fun event with Brighton Run2Music on Saturday 11 May on Madeira Drive. Whether you are entering the 5k, 10k or 21k, participants are encouraged to really go to town and dress up as their favourite pop star or musical icon to really get into the swing of things. With a live DJ blasting out your favourite tunes and a variety of local dancers, gymnasts, bands and musicians performing along the route, this is a fun event not to be missed! It’s an event for all ages and fitness levels so run with your friends, children and families – everyone is welcome! There are prizes for the best fancy dress. Martlets, Rockinghorse and Rhythmix Charities are supporting the event. Organised by the experienced Brighton and Hove Triathlon Team, every participant will receive a race T-shirt which will be colour coded and will represent the distance they are running, and a medal. Entries are open now at www.brightonRun2Music.com

Arundel Museum

This spring at Arundel Museum there is plenty taking place. Their LEGO challenge costs just £5 per child but book to avoid missing out. The Museum will have lots of drop-in family activities over the Easter weekend (Friday 19 – Monday 22 April). There will also be an Easter Guided Town Walk where families can join one of Arundel’s knowledgeable and friendly guides for an informal introduction to the historic town. Other activities will be on the website closer to the time. The Museum will be open every day 10am–4pm and they always have dressing up clothes and other activities available for children in the museum.

Bertram Bunny’s Easter Adventure 6th - 22nd April, daily

Join Bertram on an exciting new Garden trail*. Help find 10 golden eggs laid by Hetty the Hen to receive a delicious chocolate treat. Includes daily Easter crafts to make and take home. *£2 per trail to include a prize, plus admission (FREE to Friends)

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From April, the Museum will be selling a family quiz for people to enjoy whilst walking round Arundel. The quiz is a chance to learn some fascinating facts about Arundel and see what’s in the town. If this is bought with family admission to the Museum, there is a discounted price. Ask at the entrance to find out more. Arundel Museum looks forward to welcoming you to the area. For more information, please visit www.arundelmuseum.org.

Tilgate Nature Centre

Tilgate Nature Centre provides an affordable day out for all the family and is home to over 500 animals ranging from owls to otters, reindeer to ring-tailed lemurs and of course their friendly mob of meerkats! Learn more about all their animals through Tilgate’s talks and events or get up close and personal with ‘Meet the Meerkats’ or ‘Tapir Time’ experiences! This summer, Tilgate are excited to be launching their STAR campaign, ‘Switch To A Reusable’. They want to impassion visitors to not only support the care of the animals at Tilgate Nature Centre but also to care for the environment too. We can all make a big difference to animals worldwide by making small changes in our everyday lives such as switching to a reusable coffee cup or using a tote bag for weekly shopping. The STAR message will be promoted throughout the Tilgate Nature Centre with new activities, competitions, trails and more. Head to the website for more information on Tilgate Nature Centre opening times and prices at www.tilgatenaturecentre.co.uk.

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Spring Adventures

Julia Donaldson to Start Duck Race

The Friends of Storrington Primary School have a special guest joining them for the 21st Storrington Village Duck Race from midday on Sunday 12 May at the Riverside Walk and Library Car Park. Julia Donaldson will be coming along to start the first race of the day and to show her support for one of the most ‘quackers’ local events in West Sussex. The day promises thrills and spills as the ducks race to glory alongside a great range of entertainment for all the family. The first race will start at approximately 12.30pm and money raised will go to the Storrington Primary School to provide and maintain facilities and equipment for the children. There will be many hotly contested races this year with six heats. The top ten ducks from each heat being entered into the Grand Finale, making seven races in all. Prizes are on offer for each of the heats with cash prizes available for the winning ducks in the Grand Finale. To add to the fun, there will be fun-fair rides and face-painting, craft stalls, music, a bar, refreshments, ice-cream and cakes plus the ever popular BBQ. Local band Rocket Rockit will also be performing classic tunes, old and new. The Duck Race team are taking bookings for stands. If you have an idea for a stall or a craft business that you want to promote, please email info@storringtonduckrace.co.uk.

Jawsome Fun at SEA LIFE Brighton

Take a dive into the deep at SEA LIFE Brighton this spring by becoming one of the newest recruits of the Jawsome Rangers and fulfilling the mission of finding the missing shark teeth. Guests will be tasked with helping Professor Finn to locate the large Play-Doh model shark teeth in the tanks. This latest activity from SEA LIFE marks an exciting collaboration with Play-Doh, offering guests exclusive hands on creative play for hours of fun. Along the way, guests will discover facts about the different species of sharks and will have the chance to learn more about the SEA LIFE sharks and rays. At the end of the trail Professor Finn will greet the new Jawsome Rangers and share some of his expert knowledge of the fascinating sharks. The trainee rangers will also have the opportunity to get hands on with some shark related items including models of shark teeth. Once the trainee Jawsome Rangers have qualified they’ll get a special Play-Doh gift to take home and then they’ll move into the activity zone featuring a create-your-own shark model made out of Play-Doh. Visit SEA LIFE Brighton to take part in the Jawsome Sharks adventure. Running until 6 May, this jaw-dropping experience is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Entry starts from £13.50. For more information and to book your tickets, visit www.visitsealife.com.

Easter at West Dean Gardens

Bring your family and friends to the award-winning West Dean Gardens near Chichester during the Easter holidays and follow the Easter Trail with two levels of difficulty. Children of all ages can enjoy it and receive a prize at the end. There are also garden games along the way and Easter-themed arts and craft activities in the Gardens’ Classroom. Easter is a great time to explore the Gardens which are abundant with flowers including over 500,000 naturalised spring bulbs, or venture further to St Roche’s Arboretum and be rewarded with stunning views overlooking the College, Gardens and the surrounding South Downs. The Gardens Restaurant offers delicious, freshly prepared breakfasts from 9am at weekends or bank holidays, hot and cold lunches and afternoon teas. Children’s meals are also available including picnic lunches or smaller portions of hot and cold options. Afterwards, visit the Gardens Shop for unique gift ideas and great seasonal plants. Gift vouchers are available too. To watch the season unfold take advantage of a Spring Pass and enjoy unlimited entry to the Gardens from 1 March - 30 May. A Spring Pass costs £19 and is available online or from the Gardens Shop. It’s the perfect excuse to come back in the May Half Term. Easter activities run from 19 – 22 April and entry costs £9.50 for adults or £5 for children. For more information or to book, please visit www.westdean.org.uk.

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Ride the Bluebell Railway

Discover the unique sights, sounds and smells of vintage steam trains at the Bluebell Railway this spring. The Railway is holding a treasure hunt over the Easter bank holiday weekend – entry is free with any ticket purchased. The hunt consists of a series of trails at each of the Railway’s four stations. Children who successfully complete trails and collect stamps at two or more stations will win a prize. As well as riding along 11 miles of track and stopping at the stations, visitors can drop in to SteamWorks! the Bluebell Railway’s impressive new interactive exhibition and locomotive storage shed at Sheffield Park, which is open on any day that trains are running. The annual STEM Family Fair will take over SteamWorks! during the late May bank holiday and is a fun way to help visitors young and old discover the science, technology, engineering and maths behind steam railways. The event will feature exciting live science shows, experiments, challenges and interactive quizzes. SteamWorks! visitors can also test their skills in the train driving simulator and discover what makes each steam engine unique. For more details about upcoming events at the Bluebell Railway and discounted advanced tickets, visit www.bluebell-railway.com. Photo credit: Richard Paice Photography

19th to 22nd April

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25th to 27th May

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Why is Spring Arriving Early?

Over the last few months, the Woodland Trust has been receiving reports of early spring activity. From early flowering to animals coming out of hibernation, it appears that signs of spring started arriving very early this year. Information suggests that nature was reacting to the much milder climate this winter. However, with a cold snap still a possibility, some species could suffer. A similar situation happened last year, with early signs of spring being halted by the Beast from the East. This combined with the summer heatwave meant that berries ripened early and conkers began to shrink. Research from the Met Office now suggests that spring is extending by up to a month, with information from the Woodland Trust supporting this. The Woodland Trust received this information through reports made by local nature watchers, named Nature’s Calendar recorders. Anyone can become a recorder, simply by recording what is happening to the nature in your area.You’ll be contributing to a long biological record that dates back as far as 1736. By recording the timings of natural phenomenon, thousands of people have enabled Nature’s Calendar to become the leading survey into how climate change is affecting UK plants and wildlife. For more information, visit www.woodlandtrust. org.uk.

Kids Go Free at Spring Live

Keen for the kids or grandkids to discover the delights of country living this spring? A visit to the Spring Live show in Ardingly, West Sussex, will give the whole family all the inspiration they need and, even better, children under 16 go free. This year’s event, organised by the South of England Agricultural Society, will be held over the May Day bank holiday weekend (5 and 6 May) and promises a jampacked programme of interactive activities to keep everyone entertained. Whilst the family can still enjoy the traditional elements of a country show with maypole dancing, the mini-sheep show, and animal barn, this year’s event will see an exciting twist on the activities. Traditional wood spindling becomes a magical wand making workshop, knights and princesses can be wowed by medieval games and try their hand at axe throwing, animal lovers can get up close to creepy crawlies and reptiles, and wannabe drivers can test their skills on the exhilarating segway or mini monster truck courses. Tickets to Spring Live cost £12 for adults, £10 for senior citizens/ students, and under 16s go free with a paying adult. Tickets are available from www.seas.org.uk and can be bought online in advance for a 10% discount.

Weald and Downland Living Museum

Celebrate Easter with a visit to the Weald and Downland Living Museum near Chichester where you will find a wide range of traditional activities that the whole family will enjoy. From 8 - 22 April, children can get involved in make and take craft activities and play traditional games. There will be woodland walks, play areas and over 50 historic rural buildings to explore, together with traditional farm animals to meet including Shire heavy horses, Saddleback pigs, working Sussex oxen, and teddy bear-faced Southdown sheep and their lambs. From Good Friday (19 April) to Easter Monday (22 April) visitors to the Museum can experience traditional Easter activities and celebrations, which begin with the traditional Good Friday bake in the museum’s new Bakehouse and Winkhurst Tudor kitchen. Activities vary each day and include egg painting, bonnet making and an Easter bonnet parade in the market square on 22 April. Standard admission charges apply and the Museum will be open from 10.30am-5.30pm. Some Easter activities request a donation and these are clearly marked on the activities flyer available from the shop on the day of visit. For more information on opening hours and admission prices, please visit www.wealddown.co.uk. 22

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From Good Friday - Easter Monday visitors can experience a traditional Tudor market, Easter activities and celebrations, which begin with the traditional Good Friday Bake. Activities vary daily and include egg painting, bonnet making and an Easter bonnet parade in Market Square on Easter Monday.

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National Trust in West Sussex

And if it’s wet don’t worry – they’re waterproof! Grab a mac and wellies for puddlesplashing, mud-sploshing and raindrop-shaking fun. Kids’ lunchboxes and sweet treats in cosy tea rooms make for an easy pit-stop too. During the Easter holidays, tempt your little bunnies out on a Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt. Nymans, Sheffield Park and Garden, Standen, Petworth and Birling Gap are running trails for the whole of the school break, so beat the rush with an early-bird visit before the Bank Holiday weekend. For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Photo credit: National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

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Spring Adventures

The Big Bluebell Watch

The Big Bluebell Watch will return this spring and, once again, the Woodland Trust needs your help to spot the UK’s bluebells. Last year they collected 48,200 bluebell records across the UK and this year, with your help, the Trust hopes to discover even more. Last year’s records showed that native bluebells are going strong. 80% of the bluebells recorded were native. Non-native bluebell hotspots were as expected - they were mainly recorded in developed areas, and only 2% of them were recorded in woodlands. Last year’s data was used by a variety of organisations and scientists to support their work and was downloaded over 150 times. Get involved this year and record your local bluebell sightings from 2 April until 31 May.You can also help by working to prevent the spread of non-native bluebells and protect the native species in the wild. But remember – never pull up bluebells in the wild, even if you suspect they are non-native. Native bluebells are protected by law and it can be difficult to tell the difference. Be part of something bigger. Support the Woodland Trust and help create, protect and restore habitat for bluebells. To keep up to date with the Big Bluebell Watch, why not sign up to receive email updates and find out more at www.woodlandtrust.org.uk.

UK Southern Book Show

More than 50 authors from across the UK will be signing their books at the UK Southern Book Show at Field Place Manor House Barns in Worthing. The book show is held twice a year, in the spring and autumn and is proving to be a popular attraction. There are two barns to wander through and there you will find friendly authors and a wide range of books to choose from. As well as finding a great book, children can contribute to The Adventures of Catkins, a white rescue cat that likes to go exploring. Add a line, a paragraph or a picture on the day to the story and then find out what happens to Catkins on the show’s website. Everyone is also welcome to dress up as their favourite fictional character and a medal will be given to those that do. Entrance to the show and parking are free, as well as refreshments and cake. The Southern Book Show will take place on Sunday 28 April and will run from 10am - 3pm. To gain your free entrance ticket, please visit www.eventbrite.com. For more information about the event, please visit www.uksouthernbookshow.co.uk.

Easter Fun at Squire’s Garden Centres

Squire’s Garden Centres have plenty of fun things for children to do this Easter holidays. Their popular Create and Grow activities start on Monday 8 April and will run until Thursday 18 April (weekdays only) from 10am-3pm. Children can plant a stylish bucket or watering can with succulent plants and then decorate them with Easter stickers. Participants can take them home and look after them in their bedroom or give them away as an Easter gift. Plant an Easter Container costs £6 per person. Alternatively, you can take part in the Spring Hunt and receive a sweet treat. Look for clues around the garden centre to help find the magic word. Any participants with the correct answers will receive a gourmet chocolate pizza slice. The Spring Hunt costs £2 per entry. Whether your children are interested in growing plants or eating chocolate, there’s something for everyone at Squire’s. Each activity will take around 20 minutes, and there’s no need to book, simply turn up on the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For more information, please visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

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Easter at RSPB Reserves

Discover two great RSPB nature reserves in West Sussex and enjoy hands-on events this Easter. Visit Pulborough Brooks during the Easter holidays and take part in the special ‘Wild Families’ activities. Events include ‘Mousehunt’ where you can become a wildlife detective looking for poo, prints and nibbled nuts to track down some amazing mammals or you could enjoy pond dipping. For more details on dates, times and costs of events, visit www.rspb. org.uk/PTPul or call 01798 875 851. Springtime wildlife quiz trail activities run daily between 6-21 April from 9.30am-5pm. Nature trail entry fees apply (£6 adult, £3 child, free to RSPB members). Alternatively, for a coastal adventure, join the team at Pagham Harbour for some bug hunting. Learn about the bugs that live on the reserve before creating your own mini-beasts to take home. Plus, meet some of the weird and wonderful creatures that lurk in the watery depths of the ponds (with the help of a net!). Family events will run on Tuesday 9, Thursday 11, Tuesday 16 and Thursday 18 April from 10.30am-12.30pm (£3 per child, £2 RSPB members). For more details please visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPag or call 01243 641 508. Photo credit: Penny Dixie (rspb-images.com)

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Easter Family Fun Weekend, Parham Park, RH20 4HS 10.30am-5pm. Families are warmly welcomed to enjoy some Easter fun at Parham. With a garden trail, face painting, craft activities and storytelling, there is something for everyone. Charges apply. For more details visit www.parhaminsussex. co.uk

Mon 22 Apr

Owlette, Catboy and Gekko from PJ Masks, Drusillas Park, Alfriston, BN26 5QS The heroic trio will be appearing in the Events Arena at intervals throughout the day. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.drusillas.co.uk

Easter Bunny Hunt, Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, BN27 1RN 10am-4pm. Children can meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy an Easter Bunny hunt around the beautiful grounds of the castle. Charges apply. For more details visit www. herstmonceux-castle.com

Mon 22 - Sun 28 Apr

Unlocking Petworth, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE 10am-5pm. Take a peek inside the Cambridge Bedroom, Stone Hall and Chamber Landing in the private apartments of Petworth House. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ petworth

Wed 24 – Tues 30 Apr Tulip Celebrations, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Discover Uppark’s Dolls’ House, Uppark House and Garden, South Harting, GU31 5QR (Also 9 May) 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 3pm. Go along for a short talk to find out more about Uppark’s finely preserved 18th century dolls’ house. Free event. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ uppark-house-and-garden

Fri 26 Apr

My First Cinema: Messy Goes To Okido, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG 2pm. Zam tries out her new navigator, which the friends use to get to Messy’s most favourite place in Okido….Socktropolis. When the batteries run out, how will they find their way back? Ages 2-5. Charges apply. For more details visit www. ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Sat 27 Apr

Batty About Bats, WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, BN18 9PB Go along for a fun, family-friendly bat walk experience. This two hour wildlife experience includes: Playing the Bat - Moth game, visiting bat hotspots around the reserve and watching the bats feeding over the Arun Riverlife lagoon. Advanced booking required. For more details visit www.wwt.org.uk

Rockpool Adventure, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, BN20 0AB 2-4pm. Go along and explore the rock pools on your day out at the coast, great fun for all the family. Find out more about the fantastic wildlife and how to look after it in this marine conservation zone. Ages 5+. Charges apply.Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/birling-gap-andthe-seven-sisters

Beyond The Wardrobe, Chichester Festival Theatre, PO19 6AP 2pm. Take a step through the wardrobe and prepare for an adventure in this C.S. Lewis-inspired family workshop. Drama exercises,

Visitors will be able to enjoy free daily tours with the gardeners and marvel at the 21,000 tulips, in a myriad of colours and different varieties planted in the Castle grounds and Italian gardens. Admission charges apply. To find out more visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

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UK Southern Book Show, Field Place Manor House Barns, Worthing, BN13 1NP Go along and meet more than 50 authors from across the UK who will be signing their books. As well as finding a great book, children can contribute to The Adventures of Catkins, a white rescue cat that likes to go exploring. For more details visit www.uksouthernbookshow.co.uk

crafts and storytelling bring some of Lewis’s fantastical characters to life. Ages 3-5. Charges apply. For more details visit www.cft.org.uk

Tues 30 Apr

Lewes STEMfest, Various Locations

7-8.30pm. Find out how you can make a difference to children and young people who need support. Hear first-hand from experienced carers and understand how Brighton and Hove City Council will support you. No need to book, just go along. Visit www.brighton-hove.gov.uk

A celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in the heart of East Sussex with the aim of inspiring the next generation to build careers in STEM disciplines. For more details and a list of events visit www. stemfest.co.uk

Sat 27 Apr – Fri 24 May Humphry Repton at Uppark, Uppark House and Garden, South Harting, GU31 5QR

May

Wed 1 May

Countryside Walk - Clergy, Cuckmere and Confessor, Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, BN26 5TL

10am-4pm. Find out more about the famous landscape designer Humphry Repton and his plans for Uppark. Free event. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/uppark-houseand-garden

Sun 28 Apr

Fostering and Supported Lodgings, The Shoreham Centre, BN43 5WU

Spring Bus Show, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

10.30am–12.30pm. Enjoy a fun and insightful two hour guided tour of Alfriston Clergy House and garden followed by a walk along the riverbank to Litlington and back. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/alfriston-clergyhouse

Go along and enjoy your first opportunity of the season to ride some of the historic buses around the museum. For more details visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Fri 3 May

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

7.30pm. Go along and explore a cosmic ‘zoo’ - dwarf galaxies, giant galaxies, weird galaxies, and some with supermassive black holes at their hearts. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www. southdowns.org.uk

3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium to understand how eruptions on the Sun cause displays of the Northern Lights, and how these are visible from the ground. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Seven Sisters Cliffs, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, BN20 0AB 11am-2pm. Go along on this archaeology walk and discover the fascinating history through the ages of the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs. Children are welcome. Charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/birling-gap-andthe-seven-sisters

Secret Bluebells, Slindon Estate, BN18 0RG 11am-1pm. Discover a magnificent bluebell display, off the beaten track, on a Ranger-led guided walk through the glorious spring woodlands of Nore Hill. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/slindonestate

Springtime Stars and Galaxies, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE

Sat 4 May

Dawn Chorus, Slindon Estate, BN18 0RG 5.30-7.30am. Rise before the lark to join the Rangers on an early morning walk to experience the glorious sounds of the dawn chorus at Slindon Estate. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/slindon-estate

Opening Saturday, Goodwood, Chichester, PO18 0PX Spring into the start of the horseracing season with this Opening Saturday Raceday. It’s a chance to celebrate the opening day of the ‘sport of kings’ with some thrilling racing at the world’s most beautiful racecourse. For more information and to buy tickets visit www. goodwood.com

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Open from 7am to 7pm for 46 weeks of the year, Pelicans will provide the perfect environment for busy families. It will also offer Breakfast, After School and Supper Clubs so families can choose sessions that are right for them. If you would like to find out more, please email The Prebendal School at headpa@ prebendalschool.org.uk or call 01243 520 970. There is also further information at www.prebendalschool.org.uk. They’re looking forward to hearing from you!

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Christ’s Hospital Bursary Applications

Are you aware of a child in your school who would benefit from a boarding education, regardless of family means? Christ’s Hospital near Horsham in West Sussex is inviting applications for bursary (fee assisted) places which can cover up to 100% of fees. Current Year 5 pupils who are considering secondary education in September 2020 are being invited to apply. Simon Reid, Headmaster of the school, told Primary Times, “All candidates applying for a place are assessed on their potential, both academically and the broader curriculum opportunities. Currently means-tested bursaries are granted to over 660 of our (900) pupils. 13% of those receive a free place with over 35% paying less than 10% of the full boarding fee. Children attending the school are provided with uniforms, meals, accommodation plus all teaching and learning materials.” The closing date for applications for September 2020 entry into Year 7 is early September 2019. Christ’s Hospital has an Open Morning on Saturday 27 April for interested families. Everyone who visits is warmly welcomed and is given the opportunity of a full tour of the school plus the chance to meet staff and pupils. For more information, please visit www.christs-hospital.org.uk.

Pelicans Nursery at Prebendal School

The Prebendal School is delighted to be extending its Nursery provision from this September providing a fantastic setting in the heart of Chichester from 7am to 7pm. Children in Pelicans, as it will be called, will benefit from qualified teaching staff to enhance learning opportunities and help children become Reception ready. The Prebendal prides itself on its academic excellence so Pelicans Nursery will be able to offer a comprehensive start to a child’s learning journey. It will also offer other opportunities such as Beach School, ballet, cookery, music, art, sport and Forest School. In addition, children at Pelicans will be able to take full advantage of the numerous attractions right on the doorstep in the centre of Chichester. Follow us on Twitter - @PT_Sussex

The Nursery of Our Lady of Sion is the perfect place for boys and girls to start their Sion journey and now offers its nurturing provision, led by experienced, caring teaching staff, for 52 weeks a year with sessions available from 7.30am–6pm. (Early Years funding is accepted.) As Headmaster Dr Simon Orchard told Primary Times, “We have listened to our parents and we realise that there is a real need for quality nursery provision all year round for working parents. We are delighted to be able to extend our Nursery hours.” Located in a purpose-built Early Years building within the Junior School, the Nursery is a bright, airy environment with its own outdoor space. Taking advantage of the town centre location, daily visits are made to local shops, museums or parks, along with regular Beach School sessions, bringing everyday learning to life! To see the Nursery in action, contact Karen Eley on admissions@sionschool.org.uk or call 01903 228 638.

Ages 3 – 18

OPEN MORNINGS Junior School - Thursday 2nd May Senior School - Thursday 9th May

Small classes with nurturing pastoral care Inspiring, affordable education Scholarships and Bursaries available Central Worthing

For a visit at any time, please contact our Admissions Registrar Mrs Eley on 01903 228638 or email admissions@sionschool.org.uk www.sionschool.org.uk

25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

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Spot the Difference: In Picture B the girl is smiling, she has short hair, she is wearing trousers, the flower is now orange, there is a second pink flower, the tree has changed. Looking-Glass: 1-6, 2-14, 3-5,4-13, 7-9, 8-12, 10-16, 11-15

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The Grinch lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mount Crumpit. Every Christmas, the Whos disrupt the Grinch’s tranquil solitude with their celebrations, and when they declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch realises he must steal Christmas. Meanwhile, CindyLou is plotting to trap Santa Claus on Christmas Eve so that she can thank him for helping her overworked single mother. Will Cindy-Lou achieve her goal or will the Grinch succeed in silencing the Whos’ holiday cheer once and for all? Dr Seuss’ The Grinch is available now on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD from Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Primary Times has five bundles of Grinch goodies to give away to five lucky readers. For your chance to win, simply tell us where the Grinch lives. For details of how to enter, see the bottom of this page.

Join the party this spring when Peppa Pig heads into cinemas nationwide for an all-new big screen adventure to mark the 15 year anniversary of the nation’s favourite little piggy. Set for release this April, Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun is perfectly timed to entertain little ones ahead of the Easter holidays. For more information about the release, please visit www. peppapigfestivaloffun.co.uk. To celebrate the release of Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun, Primary Times has an amazing bundle of Peppa Pig goodies to give away to one lucky reader. The bundle includes a Musical Party Peppa Plush, Peppa’s Family Home, Muddy Puddle Game, Sing and Learn Microphone, an Inflatable Muddy Puddle and Peppa’s Muddy Festival book. To be in with a chance of winning, simply tell us how many years Peppa Pig has been running for. For details of how to enter, see the bottom of this page.

Win £1000 of Canvas Holidays Vouchers go and try something new and have fun together. The fun-packed family activity programme, which is exclusive to Canvas Holidays, boasts more than 60 activities for all ages. These lively sessions are led by outdoor activity specialistsIn2action, who have been delivering the activity programmes for Canvas for over ten years. www.canvasholidays.co.uk Primary Times has £1000 of Canvas Holidays vouchers to give away to one lucky reader. 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 Canvas Holidays 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 ‘Canvas Holidays Competition’ as the subject by Friday 26 April.

Canvas Holidays have been arranging fantastic family holidays for British holidaymakers for over 55 years. They are part of the Vacanceselect Group which is number one in the outdoor camping market in Europe with over 900 sites. Canvas is a UK based company and offers a variety of accommodation including luxury mobile homes with hot tubs and roof decks and glamping in safari tents. They have sites in wonderful locations in France, Italy and Spain, with amazing waterparks, great beaches and fantastic things to see and do. Part of the fun of a Canvas Holiday is spending time together with your nearest and dearest and so their Family Extra Club isn’t just for kids, it’s for all the family to enjoy. Everyone is welcome to

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25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

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Your family diary for March, April & May

May

Mon 6 May

May Day Festival, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

11am-4pm.Visitors of all ages will have a chance to find out more about mosaics, how they are designed and made, and to try some mosaic making for themselves. For more details visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Sat 4 – Mon 6 May

Traditional celebrations to welcome in the spring from the mythical Green Man of folklore and Jack-in-theGreen plus a duckling trail, children’s face painting and more. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Mosaic Mayhem, Fishbourne Roman Palace, PO19 3QR

From the Space Station to the Moon, Mars and Beyond, South Downs Planetarium, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium to find out all about Tim’s epic adventure on board the ISS, and what lies beyond for the future of space travel. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Sat 4 May – Sun 3 Nov

Wings and Whiskers Trail, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE 10am-5pm. Go on a trail both indoors and out and meet some of the animals of Petworth. From the deer to the bats and even the animals immortalised in art, can you find them all? Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

Sun 5 May

Classic Motorcycle Show, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT With over 150 motorcycles on display, go along and talk with the owners and fellow motorcycle enthusiasts. The show will host a wide cross-section of machines for the education and entertainment of the public. For more details visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Sun 5 – Mon 6 May

The Good Life: Revive, Recycle, Restore, Weald and Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU Go along for the first Big Weekender of 2019 to learn how to bring a new lease of life to you and your possessions. Hear from experts, uncover the path to sustainable living and be inspired to start your own projects. Charges apply.Visit www. wealddown.co.uk

Wed 8 May

Happy’s Circus, Shoreham Village School, TN14 7SN A community event and all are welcome. Gates will open at 4pm for fun-filled games, entertainment, bar, hotdogs and confectionery. Charges apply. To book visit www.pta-events. co.uk/foss2019

Thurs 9 May

Bat Walk, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX 8-9.30pm. Join in for a guided bat walk around the estate. Children can tick off number 40 of their 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ by taking part in this night-time nature walk. Booking essential. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ sheffield-park-and-garden

Sat 11 May

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Brighton Run 2 Music 2019, Madeira Drive, BN2 1TB

11am-3pm. Take part in a run with a difference, one that has DJs and live music scattered around the route. Groove to the music along a 5km, 10km or Half Marathon. Run with your friends, children, parents, neighbours and anyone who wants to join in. To sign up visit www. themartlets.org.uk

Mini Day, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

Enjoy hours of outdoor and indoor fun-filled entertainment. Take the family to celebrate the great outdoors. Meet live reptiles, alpacas and donkeys. There will be maypole dancing and workshops, giant chess and more. Kids go free. For more details visit www.seas.org.uk

25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

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Join thousands across the UK and organise a Muddy Puddle Walk with your family and get sponsored to raise money for Save the Children. For more details and to sign up for a free fundraising pack visit www. savethechildren.org.uk

Sat 18 May

Marvellous Moths, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE 8-9am. Moths are far from dull – some are masters of camouflage, while others are as bright and beautiful as butterflies. Join a Warden when he opens up a moth trap and reveals which super moths have been caught from the night before. Charges apply. For details visit www. rspb.org.uk/PTPag

Arts in the Courtyard, Evans Garden Courtyard, Littlehampton, BN17 5AP 12noon-5pm. An afternoon of art with live music. Watch South Coast artists at work, a chance for visitors to ask artists about technique and materials. The artists selected will create pieces live and will be specialists in their work. For more details go to www.visitlittlehampton. co.uk

Sun 12 May

Sat 18 – Sun 19 May

3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium for a find out about magnificent star patterns and a fine display of planets. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more information visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Go along and enjoy dancing and music and a display of military vehicles used in the Second World War. With dance displays from Eight Beat Jive, why not join in the nostalgia and come dressed up for the occasion. For more details visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Springtime Stars Moon and Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE

Home Front Weekend, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

Scouting the Zoo, Marwell Zoo, Winchester, SO21 1JH

The Petworth Park Antiques and Fine Art Fair, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE The fair is a cornucopia of fine treasures from furniture, jewellery, sculpture, glass, lighting, drawings, ceramics, antiquities and many other decorative and unique works of art. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ petworth

Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk, Nationwide

Following the success of the first Mini day at Amberley Museum, go along for a day all things Mini. Minis of all types from the earliest Sevens through to the final Sportspacks and everything in-between are welcome. For more details visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Fri 10 – Sun 12 May

SEAS Spring Live! South of England Showground, Ardingly, RH17 6TL

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Mon 13 – Sun 19 May

Resourceful Rangers, Slindon Estate, BN18 0RG

Calling all Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides, Rainbows and Brownies! See a World Exclusive display of up to 50 dinosaur and prehistoric sculptures all made from LEGO® bricks. Charges apply. For more details visit www.marwell.org.uk

10am-1pm. Go along and learn more about the woodland management and the Rangers’ passion to ensure Slindon is run as a sustainable Sussex Estate. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/slindon-estate

Storrington Village Duck Race, Riverside Walk and Library Car Park, RH20 4PA Julia Donaldson will be a special guest at the 21st Storrington Village Duck Race. The day promises thrills and spills as the ducks race to glory alongside a great range of entertainment. Expect fun-fair rides, face-painting, craft stalls, music and more. For details contact info@ storringtonduckrace.co.uk

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