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October Half Term Edition Issue 115 9 October - 19 November 2017

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What’s On Your family diary for October and November Ongoing Until 17 Oct

Woods Mill Nature Tots, Wood Mills, Henfield, BN5 9SD

(Tues only) 10am–12noon. Take your little ones along to help explore the natural world. This will involve getting to know the forest school site, woodland activities, stories, singing and lots more. Ages 3–5. For more information and to book visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Until 29 Oct

Festival of Fungi, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt RH20 2EL

9.30am–5pm. Go along and explore the wooded heath in search of fairytale fungi like the red and whitespotted fly agaric. Pick up a fungi trail leaflet and spotters guide from the visitor centre. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

Until 31 Oct

The Big Draw Festival 2017, Various Locations

The theme is Living Lines. From cave men to the big screen and everything in between, this year, the theme of the world’s biggest drawing festival aims to unite pixels, pencils and people from across the globe to celebrate the universal language of drawing. For more information visit www.thebigdraw.org

Until 5 Nov

As You Like it, Shakespearean Family Trail, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE

Collect a scroll and become an apprentice playwright. Name your characters and decide their fate as you explore the Mansion. Will all your characters make it to the end of the play... you decide! Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/petworth

Until 25 Nov

Drawing Techniques and Sketchbook Habits, Brighton, BN2 5PB

will consists of a series of short workshops. During the walk artists will give an insight into their practice. For more information visit www. thebigdraw.org

Mon 9 Oct – Sun 19 Nov

Family Trail: Hooray For Decay, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 7TT 10am–3.30pm. Follow the trail of wooden leaves through the garden and discover what really happens after a tree dies. It is just the beginning of a hidden and interesting cycle full of bugs, decay and fungi. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Thurs 12 Oct

Autumn Trees, Worth Park, Crawley RH10 3DJ

10.30am. Join in for this fun series of hour-long, themed walks around the park. They’re free and led by qualified leaders. Tea and coffee will be served afterwards at the Visitor Centre. For more information visit www.crawley. gov.uk

Halloween Half Term Fun, Tilgate Nature Centre, Crawley, RH10 5PQ

10am-6pm. Spooky animal talks, witches pictures - dress up as a witch or wizard and have your photo taken with an owl (donation of £1 to the Barn Owl Trust), Halloween potions with newts, cats and toads and drawing competition. For more information visit www.crawley.gov.uk/ tilgatepark

Fri 13 Oct

Little Museum Visitors, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, BN6 8SP

10.30am–12noon. Fun, hands-on creative sessions for the minivisitor and parent. Sticking, drawing, storytelling and object discovery. Each workshop will have a different theme. Ages 2-5. Drop in session. Charges apply. For more information visit www.ditchlingmuseumartcraft. org.uk

10am-4pm. As part of Dottie’s Community Centre’s ongoing art workshops with Artist Jazz Moreton, the Art Room is offering Saturday drawing and sketchbook-making workshops throughout October and November. For more information visit www.thebigdraw.org

October Mon 9 Oct

A Guided Walk on Mount Caburn, Brighton, BN2 9NB

9.30am-4pm. The walk will start at Glynde station and finish in Lewes, going via Mount Caburn. The day

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

(Also 22 Oct at 3.30pm) 7.30pm. Understand how eruptions on the Sun cause displays of the Northern Lights, and how these are visible from the ground as faint glows, coloured arcs or coloured rays across the night sky. Ages 6+. For tickets call 07818 297 292 or visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Sat 14 Oct

The Selsey Fireworks, Paddock Lane, Selsey, PO20 Gates open at 5.30pm, the bonfire will be lit at 8pm and the fireworks display starts at 8.30pm. There will be a fun fair, live music and catering facilities. For more information visit www.selseyfireworks.co.uk

Seven Sisters Wildlife Watch, Pump Barn, Seven Sisters Country Park, BN25 4AD

10.30am–12.30pm. An opportunity for children to experience and learn from nature. They will be encouraged to tackle hands-on outdoor activities, work co-operatively with others, and have an opportunity to gain a sense of achievement. Ages 5-11. For more information and to book visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Communications Day, Amberley Museum, Arundel, BN18 9LT

Discover life before the internet. How did we communicate? Find out at this fascinating event for all ages. For times, charges and information visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Nature Tots and Wildlife Watch, Stanmere Park, BN1 9QA

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10.30am–12.30pm. Children will learn to become confident in an outdoor setting, learn basic woodcraft skills and explore their natural surroundings with storytelling, games and lots of outdoor activities. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Shoreham Wordfest: The Old Woman From Fruili, Shoreham Library, BN34 5ZA A reading of The Old Woman From Friuli by Ghillian Potts and storytelling from the book’s

illustrator Ed Boxall. Free event, purchase tickets from library. For more information visit www. ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Pedal in Preston Park, Brighton, BN1 6LA

1–4.30pm. Hop on your bike for a family friendly sponsored bike ride in aid of Martlets Hospice and the Motor Neurone Disease Association. The ride will be taking place safely away from roads on Britain’s oldest velodrome. For more information and to book visit www.themartlets. org.uk

Sat 14 - Sun 15 Oct

Making a Wooden Sculpture, Ditchling Museum, BN6 8SP

10.30am-4.30pm. Get involved and help Anna make a community sculpture for St Peter & St James Hospice using green and reclaimed wood. Admission fee does not apply for this event. Go directly to the Clore Learning Space. Free, drop in event. For more information visit www.ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Autumn Harvest: Day in the Life Weekend, Standen, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE

10am–4pm. This weekend staff and volunteers will be dressing up and showing how the house would have been used by the Beales and servants at Standen. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ standen

Pond Dipping, Arundel WWT Centre, BN18 9PA

11am–1pm and 2-4pm. Go along and explore the underwater world of bloodworms, nymphs and whirlygigs. For more information visit www. wwt.org.uk

Pumpkin & Spook Fest, Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill RH10 4PE A daytime Halloween festival to include brand new Terror Trail and the Twisted Fun House, The Horrid Hayride and The Creepy Cottage. The Pumpkin Patch area features activities and attractions to keep the whole family ‘spellbound’. For more information and to book visit www. tulleysfarm.com

Sun 15 Oct

Classic Land Rover Day, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT A new name but an old favourite see a wide range of exhibiting Land Rovers from across the series, some original and some unique in design. For times, charges and information visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

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October Half Term Edition Issue 115 9 October - 19 November 2017

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By now hopefully all ‘first timers’ will have settled down in school and be ready for the first school holiday of the year. School holidays are really the time that Primary Times is invaluable as our listings are so comprehensive that if we don’t know about it, it’s not happening (with only one or two exceptions!)

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Our advertisers are what keeps Primary Times free for all our thousands of readers - 365,000 magazines are published from this office, seven times a year - so please support them when you can and do let them know you read about them in Primary Times. Sparkly Fireworks Night will soon be here. There are some really useful guidelines available for firework safety on the Fire Service website. Take a look at www.fireservice.co.uk/safety/ firework-safety. They have tips on how to keep children safe, who should use sparklers, where to buy fireworks, which ones to buy, how to set them off and what you will need on the night. The main thing is Be Safe, not Sorry.

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There’s so much happening over the next few weeks. Don’t forget to check through the listings for Halloween parties, fireworks displays, events for Museums at Night and a real spectacular event for those who can get to central London, the Lord Mayor’s Show on 11 November.

Our next magazine will be published on 20 November, in readiness for Christmas and the New Year and all the way through to February Half Term.

Whatever you get up to this half term, have a brilliant time.

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9 Oct - 19 Nov ‘17

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Schools Go Down on the Farm

Primary school pupils have been getting a taste of life on the farm with The Woodhorn Group. The Woodhorn Group is a family-run organic dairy and arable farm that has been farming on the Chichester Plain and South Downs since 1882. With a 250-strong organic dairy herd, the farm produces organic milk for The Organic Milk Cooperative (OMSCO) who, amongst others, supply Yeo Valley organic yoghurts and desserts as well as fresh organic milk to Sainsbury’s.

Christmas Shows at the Regis Centre

The Regis Centre has family entertainment all sewn up this Christmas. For the little ones, Santa’s Christmas Wish on Friday 1 December is the perfect introduction to the theatre. Join a fun, festive, musical adventure to give Santa the very best Christmas, then meet him at his home in the North Pole! There every child will receive a special present from Father Christmas in the popular meet, greet and treat after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever! For the entire family, the Regis Centre present this year’s spectacular pantomime - Aladdin. Join them this Christmas for a Far Eastern adventure and travel to Peking on a magical journey full of fun, mayhem, love, villainy and mystery. With stunning scenery, outrageous costumes and a fabulous cast, this promises to be the perfect festive treat for both young and old. Aladdin runs from 12 December to 2 January. To book tickets and find out more, visit the venue’s website at www.regiscentre.co.uk

As part of their community engagement programme, The Woodhorn Group offer free farm tours to local schools to give pupils the opportunity to learn more about the operation of an organic farm, and teach an appreciation of the local landscape. The tours allow the class to get up close to the cows, learn about the dairy herd and take a look behind the scenes in the dairy parlour. One of the highlights is the tractor-trailer ride, which allows the children to have a fuller picture of life on a farm. The Woodhorn Group’s farming methods encourages weeds and wild flowers which then act as a habitat for a wide range of insects, small mammals and ground living birds. This provides the perfect setting for schools to go on a hedgerow safari. Many of the young visitors really enjoy identifying the variety of insects and wildlife around the farm. If you think that your school might like to go along or for more information on the farm and farm tours generally, please visit www.woodhorngroup.co.uk or email tracy@woodhorngroup.co.uk

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Visit The Hawth, Crawley between 8 December and 7 January for a wonderful Christmas theatre outing. This year, The Hawth’s spectacular, fun-packed, family pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs stars TV favourite Stephen Mulhern (Catchphrase, Saturday Night Takeaway). The wonderful Michael J Batchelor is back by popular demand as the flamboyant and hilarious Dame and there’s a top quality cast to keep everyone entertained. Brought to The Hawth by the same producers as last year’s smash-hit Peter Pan, Snow White promises to be packed with stunning costumes and scenery and a genuinely funny script that will have all ages laughing out loud. Tickets are selling faster than ever before, so book now for the funniest and most spectacular show of the year! Call 01293 553 636 or visit hawth.co.uk.

Stately Home for Forest Pearls

One of the UK’s rarest butterflies has returned to woodland in West Sussex where it has not been seen for nearly 20 years. The Pearl-bordered Fritillary can now be found in Stansted Forest, which forms part of the Stansted Park Estate on the border between West Sussex and Hampshire. The butterfly is restricted to just a couple of sites within the region and has declined by 95% in the last 40 years. A new Butterfly Conservation scheme, ‘Fritillaries for the Future’, has focused on rebuilding strong and sustainable populations of the Pearlbordered Fritillary across large areas of the county. A number of captive-bred butterflies were released into Stansted Park last spring. The Pearl-bordered Fritillary was once known as the ‘Woodman’s Friend’ due to its habit of following clearings made by coppice workers and foresters and was common and widespread until the middle of the last century. This orange, black and yellow coloured butterfly is named after the string of silver ‘pearls’ that run along its hindwing and it can be seen on the wing between April and May Photo credit:Tim Melling

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Family Theatre

15 Oct

12 Dec – 2 Jan

Chance to Dance

Aladdin

Chance to Dance invites local dancing schools and dance clubs who would like the opportunity to perform in a professional theatre along with others who share the same ‘passion for dance’.

21 Oct

Peter and the Wolf

Capitol Horsham Box Office: 01403 750 220 22 Oct

Morgan & West: More Magic For Kids!

Time-travelling magicians Morgan & West return to the stage with a marvellous magic show full of crazy capers for the young, old, and everyone in-between.

24 Oct

Teddy Bears Picnic

With singalong songs, join-in dances and funny stories; this enchanting interactive musical adventure will leave preschoolers singing with glee and laughing until they are tired little teddy bears.

Assembly Hall Worthing Box Office: 01903 206 206 26 Oct

Mister Maker & The Shapes Live!

25 Oct

Tomfoolery’s Awesome Spectacular 10th Anniversary Party Extravaganza!

The musical story of a mischievous boy who lives with his grandfather. Although his grandfather has warned Peter of a wolf in the nearby forest when he goes to play with his animal friends, he finds himself in peril.

4 Nov

Jack and the Beans Talk

Was it a dream or did Jack hear a talking bean? Charming and inventive with plenty of interaction, an enormous beanstalk, bags of gold and a smelly old giant. Ages 3-7.

8 Dec - 7 Jan

Snow White and the

There will be exciting new Seven Dwarfs ‘makes’ and songs, lots of Stephen Mulhern (Catchphrase, audience participation, a BIG Saturday Night Takeaway) ‘make’ to take part in, and you’ll heads an all-star cast in the be able to share the fun spectacular, fun-packed, with Circle, Square, family pantomime Enjoy Rectangle and promising wonderful the show! Triangle too. entertainment with And don’t stunning costumes forget to say Clair Hall and scenery.

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Join Tom as he celebrates 10 years of foolery in this hilarious brand new stage show, packed full of magic, bunting, balloons and beans.

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29 Oct

Sing-a-long-a Beauty & The Beast

Box Office: 01444 455 440 21 Oct

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Regis Centre Bognor Regis

Box Office: 01243 861 010 12 Oct

The Nutcracker

8 – 31 Dec

Sing along with Emma Watson, Ewan McGregor and Emma Thompson in this romantic fairy tale and see if you can stop those tears at the end.

The Russian National Ballet tell the story of Marie, a rather sad little girl, whose godfather Drosselmeier gives her a Nutcracker doll as a present on Christmas Eve which turns into a prince and the magic starts…

Jack and the Beanstalk

Connaught Worthing

23 Oct

Box Office: 01903 206 206 27 Oct

Crafty’s Creepy Castle

The Spooky Magic Show

Join Magic Mr Steve and his faithful friend Rufus the dog as they discover the magical mysteries in a haunted attic. Ages 4+.

A wonderful tale of good prevailing over evil in everyone’s favourite story of Jack Trott, a boy from the village who becomes a hero and wins Princess Apricot’s heart.

Chequer Mead East Grinstead Box Office: 01342 302 000 11 Oct

Life of Pi

Tragedy strikes when a terrible storm sinks the ship, leaving the Patels’ teenage son, Pi as the only human survivor. Pi is not alone; a fearsome Bengal tiger has also found refuge aboard the lifeboat. 6

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The Hartlepool Monkey

Enjoy an adventure story for sea dogs and landlubbers, children and adults alike. Ages 10+.

Hawth Crawley

Go in your scariest Halloween costume and join the adventure to find the hidden treasure in Crafty’s Creepy Castle, then meet Crafty afterwards receive a special Trick Or Treat present. Ages 2-7.

Box Office: 01293 553 636 14 Oct

26 Oct

Music Through the Ages

Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their hearts’ desires.

A 70th birthday concert featuring amazing song, music, dance and theatre from the past seven decades. Entertainment for all the family marking this milestone year with popular music from 1947-2017.

The Wizard of Oz

Join in this Christmas for a Far Eastern Adventure as we travel to Peking for the spectacular pantomime. A magical journey of fun, mayhem, love, villainy and mystery.

Chichester Festival Box Office: 01243 781 312 16 – 31 Dec

Beauty and the Beast

A brand new adaptation of the much loved classic. Prejudice, jealousy, compassion and love are woven through this magical story, studded with enchanting and deliciously scary characters.

Ropetackle Shorehamby-Sea Box Office: 01273 861010 14 Oct

Why The Whales Came

Based on Michael Morpurgo’s book, this show is full of fun, mystery and adventure set in the midst of WW1. Children Gracie and Daniel have been forbidden to go near the mysterious and seemingly dangerous ‘Birdman’. Ages 7+.

25 Oct

Family Magic Show

Sussex magician Jonathan will conjure up a mixture of magical treats in a fun packed session for all the family.

4 Nov

Long Nose Puppets Present: Penguin

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

12 Nov

Shark in the Park

Join Timothy and his Elvis loving Dad on their adventures, meeting lots of other fun characters along the way, not to mention a tap dancing seagull. Ages 2-7.

13 – 31 Dec

Dick Whittington

From old ‘Laandaan Taaan’, across the high seas and on to Morocco – we’re off in search of promised treasure! Will King Rat thwart our plans, or will the Spirit of the Bells save Dick’s day?

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What’s On

More What’s On Your family diary for October and November

October Voyage to Saturn, Lord of the Rings, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP 3.30pm.Visit the Planetarium for all the very latest news about the ‘Ringed Planet’, which is now well placed in the night sky. Ages 6+. For tickets call 07818 297 292. For more information visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Industrial Trains Day, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT Steam, diesel, petrol and battery locos out and about, featuring our electric collection of passenger and industrial rolling stock. For times, charges and information visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

The Hidden Fort, Newhaven Fort BN9 9DS

10.30am–2pm.Visit parts of the Fort that are normally hidden from the public eye. Tour the South-West

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Counterscarp Galleries, the defensive rooms, and the Battery Observation Post in the South-West corner of the Fort. For more information and to book visit www.newhavenfort.org.uk

Season Finale - Harvest, Hops & Horseracing, Goodwood, Chichester, PO18 0PX Go along and sample many different real ales and craft beers, while a fiddle-band plays merry tunes against the backdrop of roaring fire pits, roast chestnut stalls, and traditional hog roasts. Try your hand at archery or one of the many other rural pursuits and crafts. For more information and to book visit www. goodwood.co.uk

9 Oct - 19 Nov ‘17

Kathakali, Hangleton Community Centre, Hove, BN3 8BW 12.30pm. Open the door into the magic of Diwali through the incredible storytelling of Kathakali the classical dance drama from South India. For more information visit www.brightondome.org

Apple Day, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS

11am–4pm. Explore the orchard, there will be a range of orchard produce to sample and buy plus have fun with crafts and games. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/batemans

Mon 16 Oct

Morning Explorer, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE

(Also 23 Oct) 10–11am.These sessions are for families with additional needs. Some families may want a quiet time, without crowds, some assistance to climb the castle or help accessing the collections in the museum. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Tues 17 Oct

Spinning Yarns, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA 1-4pm. Drop in to the house this afternoon and listen to the tale of Rumpelstiltskin, tell your own fairy tales and have a go at spinning wool. All ages welcome. Included with admission. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Little Wild Things, RSPB Pullborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

You will meet some of the amazing creatures that live on the nature reserve, while learning something new and getting a bit mucky. There will be a range of activities, including a story and a craft to take home. Ages 2½–5 years. For more information and to book visit www. rspb.org.uk

Thurs 19 Oct

Knights and Dragons, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE

10.30am – 12 noon. Listen to stories about castle knights, armour to try on and lots of things to make, including a dragon mask. Charges apply. Booking advised. For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

Brighton Chefs’ Table, Grand Hotel, Brighton, BN1 2FW 7pm. A Culinary event bringing together seven of the city’s leading chefs under one roof to offer an

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exclusive gastronomic experience, not to be missed. In support of Brighton-based children’s charity Rockinghorse. For more information and to book visit www. brightonchefstable.co.uk

Fri 20 Oct

Wild Children & Wonky Toys, Linklater Pavilion, Ditchling Museum, BN7 2FG

3.30-5.30pm. Join artists Anna Bera and Zuky Serper for a really creative, experimental workshop using a variety of woods and hand tools to make your very own wonky toys. Free. Ages 6+. For more information and to book visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Autumn Stars & Galaxies, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP

7.30pm. (Also 26 Oct 3.30pm) Enjoy a guided tour of some of the celestial wonders which are on view during the autumn months. Ages 6+. Book on 01243 774 400. For more information visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Fireworks Display, Thomas A Becket Junior School, Worthing BN14 7PR

6pm. There will be hot dogs, popcorn, toffee apples, and children’s rides. Purchase advance tickets from school reception, Old Nick’s Fish & Chips in Pavilion Road and Southern Crew in Rectory Road. Or tickets can be purchased on the day. For more information email fos@ thomasabecketjunior.org.uk

Fri 20 Oct – Sun 28 Jan Ice Rink, Steyne Gardens, Worthing, BN11 3DT

The colony of penguins, led by Puddles, will be returning from the South Pole to assist the younger skaters and special sessions will be held during off peak times. The rink is fully covered so you can enjoy skating whatever the weather outside. For more information visit www. worthingicerink.com

Ice Skating, Horsham Ice Rink, RH12 1RL Go along for some fun on the ice. The rink is fully covered so you can enjoy skating whatever the weather outside. For more information visit www.horshamicerink.co.uk

Sat 21 Oct

Bonfire Night, Hailsham, BN27 1DT

and a surprise set piece finale. For more information visit www. visit1066country.com

Art at Amberley, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT 10am–5pm. This month you will be looking at Scrapbooking. Go along and make a mini memory album for the future or an event that has happened. Charges apply. For more information visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Harbour Discovery on the Solar Heritage, Chichester Harbour Conservancy, PO20 7AW

11.30am–1pm. Climb aboard a solar powered vessel and enjoy the beauty of Chichester Harbour with a general commentary from the crew. Hot drinks and biscuits are available on board, you are welcome to bring your own refreshments. For more information and to book visit www. conservancy.co.uk

Dress to distress this Hallowe’en at Petworth for a terrific time with the family A spook-tastic Hallowe’en trail 21 - 29 October 10am - 4.30pm £3 per trail, normal admission charges apply

The witches of Shakespeare’s Macbeth have escaped from a painting. Put on your creepiest costume and solve challenges to get these tricksters back inside the masterpiece.

The Petworth Academy for Witches and Wizards 23 - 27 October 11am - 1pm £7 per child, booking essential: online or on 0344 249 1895

Join the Academy for Witches and Wizards and create magical craft to take home. Will you graduate with flying colours?

Fungi Forage, Buchan Country Park, RH11 9HQ

10am–12noon. Find out about how this biological kingdom, neither plant nor animal, is essential to all life on earth. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www.westsussex.gov.uk

Sussex Darkside Ghost Walk, Newhaven Fort, BN9 9DS

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8–9.30pm. Walk with characters from the Fort’s past and hear about the ghosts that reside here, together with some of the best ghost stories Primary Times Halloween.indd from other forts around the country. Laugh and scream your way around the Fort! For more information and to book visit www.newhavenfort. org.uk

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Pond Dipping, Arundel WWT Centre, BN18 9PA

(Selected dates) 11am–1pm and 2-4pm. Go along and explore the underwater world of bloodworms, nymphs and whirlygigs. For more information visit www.wwt.org.uk

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Trick or Treat Trail, Horsham Town Centre, RH12 Go along to the annual Horsham Town Centre event organised by the Horsham Rotary Club. For more information visit www. horshamtimewellspent.co.uk

Halloween Trail, Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, BN26 5TL 10.30am–4.30pm. Take the family along this Halloween for some spooky fun. A self-led trail for younger children looking for pumpkins hidden around the property. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/alfriston

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October October Half Term, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

11am–4pm. Take the family along to Bodiam Castle for spooky Halloween fun this Half Term. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/bodiam-castle

Halloween Happy Hauntings, Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG Ride along with the creepy crew on the family-friendly Haunted Village Train Ride or sit back, relax and enjoy the famous ‘Spook Show’ in the Fishers Barn Theatre. Plus follow the spooky ‘Scavenger Hunt’ and lucky little monsters will receive a Halloween prize. For more information visit www.fisherpark. co.uk

Bat Trail, Uppark, South Harting, GU31 5QR

10am–4pm. Little ones are invited to think like a bat and complete activities on the new bat-themed trail through the grounds. Suitable for younger children. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/uppark

Halloween Trail, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

11am–4pm. Take the family to Bodiam Castle this Half Term and enjoy some Halloween fun. Event is free, normal admission prices apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle

A Spook-tastic Halloween Trail, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE

10am-4.30pm. The three witches have escaped from their painting and are causing a trail of toil around Petworth. Are you brave enough to help find and return them? For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/petworth

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Boo at the Zoo! Marwell Zoo, Winchester, SO21 1JH

Visit the Pumpkin Patch and take part in the pumpkin carving competition, join the spooky witch for some creepy storytelling in the Haunted Hall, bring your broom and meet the resident Wizard to take part in broomstick flying sessions and lots more. For more information visit www.marwell.org.uk

Haunted Abbey, 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, Battle, TN33 0AD

10am–4pm. Feeling brave enough to take on the haunted abbey ruins of Battle? Be prepared to be scared this autumn Half Term as a frighteningly fun day out awaits you. Join in the spooky Halloween adventure if you dare. For more information visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

Halloween Shriek Week, Drusillas Park, Alfriston, BN26 5QS

Stake out the fun at Drusillas Park over the Halloween period with some fang-tastically spooky surprises to keep your little horrors Half Term happy. Admission charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.drusillas.co.uk

The Yuck Show, Arundel WWT Centre, BN18 9PA

11am and 1.30pm. Discover the gross and grotty side of nature at 30 minute live ‘The Yuck Show’ with Professor Batwing. Explore the Spooktacular Trail, pond dip for mini-beasts and create a creepy craft. Included in the admission price. For more information visit www.wwt. org.uk

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Spellbinding Halloween, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP 11am-3pm.Young visitors will receive a dastardly treat from the resident Borde Hill witch if they complete all the challenges in their spell book on the ghoulish garden trail. There will be spooktastic entertainment every day in the haunted marquee. For more information visit www. bordehill.co.uk

Visit the terrifying tunnels of the Eastern Magazine, visit the Jaws ‘n’ Claws workshops on 29 Oct, take part in a Halloween quiz trail and join our Mad Scientists in their laboratory and more. For more information and to book visit www.newhavenfort. org.uk

Harvest Trail, Standen, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE

Keep the kids occupied with a fun trail inspired by harvest in the garden, autumn strolls through crunchy leaves and spook bat walks. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/standen

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Street Food Rocks, Horsham Town Centre, RH12

10am -4pm. Go along to The Carfax for the day. There will be sensational Sussex street food, local produce, pop up bars from local drinks producers, boutique shopping stalls, live music and family entertainment. For more information visit www. foodrockssouth.co.uk

The Wonder Tails, Waterstones, Lewes

12noon-1pm. Go and join in for an interactive story time! ‘The Wonder Tails’ by Nickhola-Susanne La Brooy is a new book of short stories about how certain beloved British wild animals you may see in your own backyard came to be the way there are. Ages 6-9. For more information visit www.waterstones.com

Tudor Dancing, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA 10am–4pm. Go along and join in for a day of Tudor Dancing in the East Room and stunning Tudor Garden. For more information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Autofest 2017 – Scalextric Show, Gaugemaster House, Arundel, BN18 0BN

10am–4pm. This event showcases world leading Slot Car brands including Scalextric, Carrera, Ninco, Slot.It & NSR. With a number of tracks for you to test your skills on and special offers available, this event is not to be missed. For more information call 01903 884 321.

Wild in the Woods Family Festival, RSPB Pullborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

11am-3pm. Make yourself a leaf crown to wear and then have a go at some of our fun woodland activities - go on a bug hunt, try out some den building and help us to create a village for woodland fairies (and woodlice). For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

Autumn Colour Walk from Lewes to Blackcap, Birling Gap and Seven Sisters, East Dean, BN20 0AB

11am-3pm. Join the rangers on a circular walk from Lewes to Blackcap taking in the autumn colours of Ashcombe Bottom, discovering the history and management of this ancient site. For more information and to book visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/birling-gap-and-the-sevensisters

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Wacky Wizards and Witches, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ

Owl Meet and Greet with Sky Birds of Prey show, afterwards make a mask and enjoy some refreshments. Charges apply. Ages 3-8. For more information and to book visit www. millbrookgc.co.uk

One Small Step for Major Tim, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP

3.30pm. A spectacular look at life on the International Space Station and the future of space travel. Featuring stunning full dome, immersive video sequences that surround you with breathtaking moving colour images. Ages 6+. For tickets call 07818 297 292. For more information visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Pocket Science Funfair, The Steyning Centre, Steyning, BN44 3XZ

10.30am-4.30pm. Celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Harry Potter by dealing out a little magic of our own.You will be shown how to do magic with electrostatics, plus marble runs, spaghetti towers, upsidedown goggles, illusions and more. Ages 7+. For more information and to book visit www.brightonscience. com

Mon 23 – Thurs 26 Oct Open Laser, Out of Bounds, Angmering, BN16 4NB

6pm. Try out a Fangtastic Open Laser Session this Halloween and turn your space warriors into Zombie warriors. Fancy dress is welcomes. Ages 5-13. For more information visit www.outofbounds. co.uk

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Roman Army Week, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR

10am–4pm. Sign up for the Roman Army and complete our fun, handson challenges to earn your pay for the day! From sword practice to food tasting, fake wounds to making clay medals and more.For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

The Petworth Academy for Witches and Wizards, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE 11am–1pm. Join the Petworth Academy and create some spellbinding craft to graduate with flying colours. Booking essential. Charges apply. Ages 5-11. For more information and to book visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

Halloween Half Term Family Activities, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, PO18 0EU

11am–3pm. Children of all ages can channel their excitement and energy into a range of hands-on activities

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Parham is one of the country’s finest Elizabethan Houses, complete with a Great Hall and Long Gallery. Its tranquillity and timeless beauty have changed little over the centuries. There are stunning herbaceous borders, a glasshouse, a vegetable garden, an orchard and a 1920s Wendy House. It is the perfect setting for some Halloween fun. Activities will take place on 28 and 29 October from 10.30am–5pm. For more information and to book tickets visit www.parhaminsussex. co.uk.

Halloween at Drusillas Park Parham Halloween Family Fun

Take the whole family to Parham for Halloween family fun this Half Term weekend. Complete a spooky trail around the Pleasure Grounds, find a friendly Witch for a treat or seek out a storytelling Wizard to hear gruesome tales. Meet lots of exotic creatures including spooky spiders and snakes with RepTylers, and experience live owls and a falconry display with Hawking About.You can also enjoy creepy craft activities, face painting and apple juicing.

Put your nerves to the test and get ready to come face to face with g-g-g-ghosts and ghouls at Drusillas Park. Prepare yourself for a whole host of spine tingling surprises and eerie entertainment. The awardwinning zoo in East Sussex has plenty of fun events planned to keep your little horrors happy in the Half Term between Saturday 21 and Sunday 29 October. Venture through the creepy cobwebbed corridors of Haunted Heights into the terror-tory of sin sisters, Hocus & Pocus, as they play hide and shriek with the unsuspecting public. Step carefully as you pass this derelict castle, which towers high above the skyline of Drusillas, because deep

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inside lies a ghostly secret… knock on the trap door and discover the spook-tacular surprise within if you dare… Take your chances in Eden’s Eye; missing from the ancient tomb, a Mummy has been seen wandering through the shadowy pathways of the twisted maze. Enter through the old temple ruins and unravel the mystery but take heed you don’t come to a dead end! Make sure you don’t miss out on lots of other exciting events lurking around the corner. On Wednesday 25 October, crime solving ScoobyDoo will be visiting Drusillas. The cowardly hero will be meeting all kids in the Events Arena at intervals throughout the day. There are also Creepy Crawly encounters in the Discovery Centre throughout the week. Located just off the A27 in Afriston, Drusillas Park is open daily from 10am. For more information, please telephone 01323 874 100 or visit www.drusillas.co.uk

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Halloween fun at Amberley Museum Saturday 28th October Halloween Activities and Spooky Trail

With 36 acres to explore, and over 40 exhibits to visit. The Museum will be open from 10am - 4pm for a fun filled day of Halloween activities, standard admission prices apply. In the evening 6 - 9pm, at £7 per person, pre-book to be spooked with a ride on the Ghost train and explore the spooky spider trail. Also new for 2017, ghost tours for age 11+. Come dressed up in your favourite Halloween costume and enjoy the fun! Buy your tickets online www.amberleymuseum.co.uk or by phone on 01798 831370

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Halloween at Amberley Museum

On Saturday 28 October, Amberley Museum will be holding its annual Halloween event. In the day from 10am till 4pm the Museum will be holding craft activities, along with storytellers telling spooky stories. The Museum itself will be open as usual, and standard Museum entry prices apply. Find your way around the Museum by following the ‘Spooky Spider Trail’, with a small prize for each child that takes part. So why not go dressed up in your favourite Halloween costume and join in the fun. In the evening from 6-9pm, the Museum will be hosting its evening of Halloween activities. At £7 per person you can explore the Museum at night, with Halloween stories and activities for children. Pre-book your space on the ‘Ghost Train’ for a spooky ride around the site. Somewhere in the Museum you will also find some evil villains hiding out for Halloween. Also new for this year, the Museum will also be hosting ‘Ghost Tours’ around the Museum, running at selected times throughout the evening. These tours will be more suited to age 11 years and above. To book for the evening event, contact the Museum office on 01798 831 370 or visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk for online tickets.

Explore the South Downs Car-Free

Avoid the traffic and reduce the stress of driving this autumn with a new series of ideas for days out in the South Downs National Park. Go South Downs is a new online resource to help people plan an entire car-free trip in the National Park – from where to stay and places to eat, to things to do and how to join them together on foot, bicycle or public transport.

Potter by dealing out a little magic of its own. There may even be some Quidditch! Why stop at Potter? There will be special effects from The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars as well as loads of other scientific treats and tricks. The pocket Science Fair will be in Steyning on 23 October, Newhaven on 25 October, Brighton on 26 October and Billingshurst on 27 October. For more information and exact locations visit www. brightonscience.com.

Worthing Ice Rink

Worthing Ice Rink will return to Steyne Gardens for the winter from 20 October until 28 January. No matter the weather this Half Term, the fully covered rink makes sure that fun won’t be missed. Do you have young children? Not a problem! Special sessions during off-peak times are offered for little kids to have a go when the ice is quiet. All ages over four years are welcome to skate whatever your level of ability, so everyone is in for a treat. Stop for a break at the café which offers hot drinks and snacks so skaters and non-skaters alike can enjoy the atmosphere in the warmth of the giant marquee. Any Christmas or birthday parties coming up? Worthing Ice Rink have it sorted as they also cater for children’s birthday and Christmas parties, making it an unforgettable experience. To find out more information, be sure to visit www.worthingicerink. com.

The first itineraries to go online are for the market towns of Lewes and Petersfield.Visitors can also look out for special Cyclists and Walkers Welcome signs in local businesses. These mean that they not only offer a warm welcome but are able to offer facilities ranging from a top-up for water bottles to a safe place to lock up a bike, or even plasters or a puncture repair kit. Autumn is a great time to visit the South Downs with great autumn colours, less crowds and (fingers crossed) an Indian summer. Go South Downs makes it as easy as possible for people to enjoy a carfree trip to National Park – whether you’re there for a day, a weekend or a week. More destinations will be added to the popular resource in the future but you can start your adventure today by visiting www.southdowns. gov.uk/enjoy/go-southdowns.

Pocket Science Funfair

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Have humungous fun in Horsham Town Centre this October Half Term Holiday! For little people there is the Trick or Treat Trail all week. Twenty six town businesses are offering treats or tricks with a chance to win cash prizes from Horsham Rotary. Just pick up all of the clues as you discover their locations.

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Then don’t miss a Halloween party with fancy dress competition in and around the Carfax Local Produce Market on Saturday 28 October starting from around 10am. Everyone loves Pudsey so how about you go along for a Pudsey and Pals Mascot party on the Carfax bandstand? From 10am on Thursday 26 October there’ll be singing, dancing and fantastic activities a plenty in aid of BBC Children in Need all organised by Horsham Rotary and partners. Big and little mouths to feed? You’ll really enjoy the Sussex Food and Drink Awards Street Food Finals on Sunday 22 October, again in Carfax, where you can try and vote for the ten best street food stalls in Sussex with entertainment to match. Mouthwatering Sunday lunch – sorted! Fashion lovers young and young at heart will be covered with an amazing collection of designer shoes at Horsham Museum, the Irregular Choice Exhibition, on every day except Sundays.

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Autumn Fun in the Woods

Autumn is a spectacular season as our trees transform from lush greens into stunning displays of red, gold and brown. Embrace the crisp air and celebrate with these top ideas from the Woodland Trust. As the days shorten and temperatures drop, our woodlands show signs of the new season. Walk along wooded paths, crunch on fallen leaves and smell fruits ripening in hedgerows. Use the Woodland Trust website to find a wood near you and experience the amazing autumn colour. Autumn is an enchanting time to be out in the woods and get muddy together with your family. Visit the Nature Detectives online for lots of exciting ideas to tempt kids – and grown-ups – from bat spotting to twilight treks. Head off on an autumn scavenger hunt to see how many autumnal signs you can discover while you’re out and about, or try collecting fallen leaves and conkers and make a wonderful woodland collage. Why not celebrate the season at one of the Woodland Trust’s events? Light up at a lantern-making workshop, discover magical mushrooms on a fungal foray, pull on your wellies for a woodland wander or get crafty with crispy leaves. Don’t forget to tell the Woodland Trust what you see. Recording your seasonal sightings with Nature’s Calendar will help scientists observe how the changing climate is affecting the UK’s wildlife. Can you take a note of the first signs of autumn, from ripe berries to leaves changing colour? Head to www.woodlandtrust.org.uk for more great ideas to embrace the autumn season.

campaign, organised and run by the Angling Trades Association in partnership with the Environment Agency. To ‘Take your kids fishing for free’ between 14 October and 29 October, download the voucher from www.takeafriendfishing. co.uk.

Spooky Half Term at Squire’s

Things are getting pretty spooky this Half Term at Squire’s Garden Centres. From 23 to 31 October children can paint a ceramic pumpkin or skull tealight holder which comes complete with a complimentary LED tealight. Place it on your windowsill to brighten up your room during those long spooky evenings. There will also be a free monster pursuit around the garden centre and a ghostly colouring competition. Each entry will receive a sticker, and the best colouring entry will win a prize! Each Centre has a Café bar on site serving meals throughout the day, perfect after a hard day’s work of fun! There is also free parking at all of the Centres - so keep your little ghouls entertained this Half Term by taking them to your local Squire’s Garden Centre. There’s no need to book, simply drop in between 10am-4pm from 23 to 31 October. Children are more than welcome to come in fancy dress. To discover your nearest Centre and for more information, make sure to visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

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Museums at Night

Museums at Night, the UK’s after-hours festival of arts, culture and heritage is back from Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 October. During the festival, hundreds of museums, galleries and historic spaces all over the UK will be opening their doors after dark to put on a fantastic array of special nighttime events - many of which will have a Halloween theme for October. From spooky torchlit tours and Halloween story-telling to Fright Nights and a Mummy undressing party, there is something to send a shiver down even the most hardened spine! Now in its eighth year, Museums at Night takes place twice a year, in May and October and offers the chance to engage with culture and heritage in a unique and inspiring way. Full listings of all events can be found at www.museumsatnight.org.uk. Many events are free. Photo credit: Museum of London

Free Fishing Family Fun

Give the kids something excitingly different to do this Half Term and take them fishing… for free! In recent years the late October weather has been great, and the warm memories of fun fishing will last through the colder months of the winter ahead, and longer. Best of all – it won’t cost a penny. The special promotion is part of the annual Take A Friend Fishing (TAFF) 16

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Join the spooky Halloween fun at West Dean Gardens this Half Term. Children can enjoy the Halloween Trail, face painting and crafty fun to make scary masks, Halloween lanterns, hats and more. Explore the Gardens and complete the trail for a Montezuma’s chocolate prize. The award-winning gardens and arboretum are full of the rich colours of autumn and combine the great outdoors with fun children’s activities.

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The Halloween theme continues in the West Dean Gardens shop where there is a treasure trove of treats including jewellery and accessories, gardening products, stationery and plants. Complete your visit with lunch or cream tea in the VisitEngland endorsed restaurant. Breakfast is also served from 9am at weekends. Come along between 10.30am and 5pm Wednesday 25 - Friday 27 October or from 9am on Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 October. Entry for children costs £4 and includes all the activities, adults cost £8.75 (normal gardens entry). If you think you might want to visit more than once, the Autumn Pass offers adults unlimited entry until 30 November for just £17.50. For more information and to book your tickets, visit www. westdeangardens.org.uk.

Head to the Museum this half-term for hands-on fun with a Hallowe’en theme. Try pumpkin carving, craft activities, plus gather around the fire to hear spine-tingling stories. Activities take place from 11am-3pm Monday to Friday – check our website each morning to see what’s on. Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 OEU wealddown.co.uk 01243 811363 |

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Visit West Dean Gardens for spooky fun this Halloween Halloween trail (with chocolate prize) • Face painting Craft activities including making Halloween hats, spooky masks and Halloween lanterns Child £4 Adult £8.75 (normal gardens entry)

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October and outdoor trails around this 40acre downland site. Charges apply. For more information visit www. wealddown.co.uk

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Create & Grow Spooky Half Term, Squires Garden Centre, Washington RH20 3BP

Paint a ceramic pumpkin and scary skull tea light holder to take home with a complimentary LED tea light. Take part in our free monster pursuit and ghostly colouring competition where you will receive a sticker and a chance to win a prize. Also happening at Crawley. For more information visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Halloween Fun, Blackberry Farm, Lewes, BN8 6JD

There will be pumpkins for sale, pumpkin carving, fancy dress, craft sessions, story time, pony rides and lots more. Children in fancy dress, admission is half price. For more information visit www.blackberryfarm.co.uk

Tues 24 Oct Autumn Colours, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA 1-4pm. Drop in to the house this afternoon for hands-on activities based around autumn. Embroider a flower or make a herb bag. Explore plants and dyes. Plus painting and drawing in the garden (weather permitting). For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

All Aboard - A Tour of the Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP

3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore our planetary neighbours. From hot little Mercury, past cloud-covered Venus, beautiful blue Earthstrong and red Marswe head for the outer planets. Ages 6+. For more information and to book visit www.southdowns.org. uk

Spooky Paper-Mache Masks, Worthing Museum, BN11 1HP

Light Fantastic, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

10.30am-1pm and 2pm-4.30pm. Discover ways in which ‘light’ can change and reveal hidden worlds. Using Science Technology we explore how we use light for more than just seeing. Ages 6-8.Charges apply. For more information visit www.theobservatory.org

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Family Activity Day, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT 10am-5pm. Go along with the family for a day of activities for accompanied children of all ages. For more information visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

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.You’ll be looking for poo, prints and nibbled nuts and you’ll check some special mammal tunnels and traps to see if we can get a closer look. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. rspb.org.uk

Eyes on the Universe, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

Wacky Wizards and Witches, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ

Day of the Dead, Worthing Musuem, BN11 1HP

2pm. Go along for Potion and Wand Making, join a doodle hunt through the centre and enjoy some refreshments. Ages 3-8. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.millbrookgc.co.uk

Autumn Colour Hunt for Families, Harbour Education Centre, PO20 7EE

10am–12noon. A fun walk from Dell Quay to Chichester Marina and back collecting nature’s treasures in the colours of autumn on a special rainbow-coloured recording sheet. For more information visit www. conservancy.co.uk

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Half Term Activities, Littlehampton Museum, BN17 5AW 2–4pm. Join the Museum team in making beautiful fireworks and bonfire inspired crafts so you’ll be ready to celebrate come the 5 November. Free, drop in sessions. Ages 5+. For more information visit www.littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk

10.30am–12noon. Go along and enjoy making a scary Halloween mask. Ages 5-11. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.worthingmuseum.co.uk

Hello Kitty, Drusillas Park, Alfriston, BN26 5QS

Visit Kitty in her beautiful themed house and have a souvenir photo taken with the cutest girl herself. Meet and greet opportunities will operate at intervals throughout the day. Admission charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.drusillas.co.uk

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10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. What’s in space? Can we go there? Can we see it? How big is it? Is there anybody there? Discover some of the answers through fascinating handson activities. Ages 6-8. For more information and to book visit www. the-observatory.org

10.30am-12noon. Look at the Mexican Day of the Dead festival and make crafts out of recycled materials and face painting. Ages 7+. Charges apply. For more information visit www.worthingmuseum.co.uk

Scooby-Doo, Drusillas Park, Alfriston, BN26 5QS

Crime solving Scooby-Doo will be coming to meet budding detectives at various intervals throughout the day. Come and investigate with the cowardly hero but don’t forget the Scooby snacks. For more information visit www.drusillas.co.uk

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

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

Wild Families – Pondemonium, RSPB Pullborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 10.30am–12noon. Drop in and meet some of the wonderful creatures lurking in the watery depths of our ponds with the help of a net. For more information visit www.rspb.org

Wacky Wizards and Witches, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ

2pm. Paint and plant a Wizard/Witch wellie. Join a doodle hunt through the centre and enjoy some refreshments. Ages 3-8. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. millbrookgc.co.uk

Wed 25 – Thurs 26 Oct Normans & Crusaders in The Keep, Arundel Castle, BN18 9PA

Go along to meet the Norman Knights and Lady’s, see the combat training of men-at-arms and archers, and have-ago at some of the crafts of the late Norman period. For more information visit www.arundelcastle.org

Wed 25 – Fri 27 Oct Pocket Science Funfair, Various Locations

10.30am-4.30pm. All of the fun of the fair, all the science of the fair and all the fun of science, revealing some of the sneaky secrets of Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars. Includes Quidditch practice. Ages 7+. For more information and to book visit www.brightonscience.com

Hijack Halloween, Various Locations

(Selected times) Join the Hijack team to rediscover Halloween. Take part in creative workshops with a special Hijack Halloween toolkit containing lots of fun activities. Ages 4-11. For more information visit www.komedia. co.uk

Wed 25 – Sun 29 Oct Halloween Activities, West Dean Gardens, PO18 0QZ

Children can enjoy the Halloween Trail and face painting as well as crafty fun making scary masks, Halloween lanterns, hats and more. Explore the Gardens and complete the trail for a Montezuma’s chocolate prize. Charges apply. For times and more information visit www. westdean.org.uk

Thurs 26 Oct

Pudsey & Pals Party, Horsham Town Centre RH12 10am -4pm. Horsham Rotary & friends are organising a giant Pudsey & Pals Party in Horsham’s Carfax to get you in the mood and fundraising for this year’s Children in Need. For more information visit www. horshamtimewellspent.co.uk

Digging for Treasure, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE

10.30am–12 noon. Go along and have a go at being an archaeologist. Try some digging, handle some artefacts, do a drawing and then make your own treasure to take home. Ages 4-8. Charges apply. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Bird Watching for Families, Chichester Harbour Conservancy, PO20 7AW

11.30am–1pm. A gentle trip by solar powered boat to enjoy the Harbour and with the help of a bird enthusiast look out for and identify the birds found in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dress warmly and bring binoculars. For more information and to book visit www. conservancy.co.uk

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Win Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul on DVD Following on from ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days’, the events in ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul’ take place one year later. A Heffley family road trip to attend Meemaw’s 90th birthday party goes hilariously off course thanks to Greg’s newest scheme to get to a video gaming convention. Based on one of the best-selling book series of all time, this family cross-country adventure turns into an experience the Heffleys will never forget. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is available on Digital Download now and Blu-ray™ and DVD on 23 October, from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Win a copy of Guinness World Records: Amazing Animals For the first time, Guinness World Records is providing the animal lover in the family with some of the world’s most fur-nomenal creatures, peculiar pets, wacky wildlife, and cute critters. The brand new Guinness World Records: Amazing Animals features surfing pigs, talking gorillas, and a rabbit that plays basketball! Test your wildlife knowledge with fun quizzes and puzzles plus find out if your pet is a secret Einstein with exclusive IQ tests. Create your very own recordbreaking animal with an online game or try making an origami zoo. It makes for an exciting, engaging and educational gift available for purchase in stores and online. For your chance to win one of ten Amazing Animals books, tell us what animal you’d like for a pet. See below for details of how to enter.

Primary Times have five copies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul on DVD to give to lucky readers. For your chance to win, tell us to what event the family road trip is going. See below for details of how to enter.

Guinness World Records 2018 and Guinness World Records: Gamer’s Edition are also out now to purchase in stores and online.

Win Tickets for Holiday on Ice at The Brighton Centre

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The world-renowned show, Holiday on Ice will be returning to The Brighton Centre in January 2018 with a new spectacular production, TIME. It will open at The Brighton Centre on Friday 5 January and run until Sunday 14 January. Celebrating ‘the best and most memorable times of our lives’, the show is described as a photo album filled with ‘snapshots’ of memories we all share in common - falling in love, a first kiss, dancing ‘til dawn, a memorable night on the town, a great vacation, a thrilling adventure, and everyone’s wish to slow down time as it goes by too fast! Tickets for Holiday on Ice: TIME at The Brighton Centre are on sale now and are available from www.brightoncentre.co.uk or by contacting the Box Office on 0844 847 1538. Family and group discounts are available. We have two family tickets (for four) for the first night of TIME for two lucky readers to win. Simply tell us where the show will be playing. See below for entry details.

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Every year, we at Primary Times send out thousands of Christmas cards and we’d like you to help us create the picture for this year’s card. It can be any picture you like to do with Christmas in some way.You might like to make it Father Christmas, a snowman, Rudolf with his red nose or maybe a nativity scene. You can draw or paint your picture on an A4 or A5 piece of card or paper. Our picture shows our card from last year which was designed for us by Sanuli Athauola from White Meadows Primary School. See below for entry details. Teachers and schools are very welcome to send in a whole class’s entries in a single envelope.The winner will see their design used for the Primary Times Christmas card and will also receive fifty copies of the card with envelopes.

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October All Things Gothic, Worthing Museum, BN11 1HP

10.30am–12noon. Go and celebrate all things gothic and make some spooky accessories. Ages 7-14. Charges apply. For more information visit www.worthingmuseum.co.uk

Archaeologist for an Afternoon, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE 2–3pm. Could you be an archaeologist? Discover the skills you need: digging, recording, sorting, drawing. A workshop with lots of hands-on activities. Ages 6-10. Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Introduction to Green Woodworking with Spinney Hollow, Ditchling Museum, BN6 8SP

11am-3pm. Learn how to use green wood work tools and create your own hazel staff or wand, for wayfaring, walking or wizardry and have a go on a pole lathe to turn your own keepsake. Ages 7+. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Wacky Wizards and Witches, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ

Go along to see Marli the Magician’s Magic Show followed by balloon modelling with Marli. Ages 3-8. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.millbrookgc. co.uk

Things That Go Bump, Worthing Museum, BN11 1HP

6-9pm. Put on your scariest costume to experience the ghoulish goings on after dark at Halloween in the museum. Supper included. Ages 5-9. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. worthingmuseum.co.uk

Earth and Beyond – Twilight Special, The Observatory Science Centre, BN27 1RN

2–8pm. Find out about our own dynamic Earth then take a look at the fascinating night sky through a giant telescope. Carry out some experiments learning about volcanoes, earthquakes, icebergs and more. Ages 9-11. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.the-observatory.org

Fri 27 Oct

Seven Wonders of the Solar System, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 9SD 3.30pm.Visit the planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore our planetary neighbours. Fasten your

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The All Inclusive Family Ticket Event, Out of Bounds, Angmering, BN16 4NB 6pm–9pm. Go along for a great fun family night out. Ticket includes unlimited bowling, Clip ‘n Climb and Laser Tag all night long. There will be music, lights & fog throughout the centre. For more information and to book visit www.out-of-bounds.co.uk

Fall into Fun, Chichester Cathedral, PO19 1PX 10am-3pm. Join in and create your own prickly hedgehog, harvest basket, leaf or scary scarecrow out of clay and/or collage materials. Follow a trail before collecting a prize on completion from the shop. Charges apply. For more information visit www.chichestercathedral.org.uk

Family Art Friday, Worthing Museum, BN11 1HP 10.30am-3pm. Make your own creepy crafts, drop in, no advance booking needed. Charges apply. For more information visit www. worthingmuseum.co.uk

Wild Families – Halloween Hootenanny, RSPB Pullborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 11am–3pm. Follow the spooky wildlife trail out into the woods. Hunt for creepy crawlies and create a twig skeleton? Make a birch broom to ride home ready for Halloween. Inside, we’ll have some bat and owl themed crafts for you to try. For more information visit www.rspb. org.uk

Wacky Wizards and Witches, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ Have fun and make a Wizard or Witch hat. Join a doodle hunt through the centre and enjoy some refreshments. Ages 3-8. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.millbrookgc.co.uk

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Halloween Fun and Evening Trail, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

The museum will be open as usual for a fun filled day with Halloween activities. In the evening 6-9pm, be spooked with a ride on the ghost train and spooky trail. Charges apply. For more information and to book your place for the evening events visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Halloween Party, Horsham Town Centre, RH12

10am -4pm. Go along and enjoy a spooky Halloween party in Horsham Town Centre. For more information visit www.horshamtimewellspent. co.uk

Beachy Head Marathon, Bedes School, Eastbourne, BN20 7XL

9am. One of the biggest off-road marathons in the UK returns for its 16th year. Go along and cheer them on. For more information visit www. beachyheadmarathon.co.uk

Rox Halloween, Hotham Park, Bognor Regis, PO21 1HW 1–7pm. Go along the annual Rox Halloween extravaganza in Hotham Park. Get dressed up and enjoy the live music and spooky entertainment and array of crafts and stalls. For more information visit www. bognorregis.gov.uk

Wacky Wizards and Witches, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ

2pm. Have fun with a Family Pumpkin Workshop, watch a carving demo before carving your own pumpkin to take home. Ages 3-8. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.millbrookgc.co.uk

Museums at Night, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR 2–6pm. Children can experience life in the museum as darkness falls. Activities will include make a dancing skeleton, get a fake wound and follow the mysterious footprints and explore the Roman remains by torch light. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Horsham Fireworks Nights, Horsham Sports Club, RH12 1TE 7.30pm. Gates open 4.30pm. there will be fairground rides, food stalls, including Gourmet Burgers, Hog Roast, Pizza, Fish and Chips, Thai, Steak, Curry, Hot Dogs, Pick n Mix, and more, plus a large Beer Tent and an Inside Bar. For more information and to book visit www. horshamsportsclub.com

Sat 28 – Sun 29 Oct

Crone’s Corner, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA The Crones’ will be back at the castle this weekend. Go and listen to their tales of magic and mayhem but be wary of their unconventional cooking. Normal admission applies. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org/bodiam

Halloween Family Fun, Parham House & Gardens, RH20 4HS 10.30am-5pm. Complete a spooky trail around the Pleasure Grounds. Meet lots of exotic creatures including spooky spiders and snakes with Reptylers and experience live owls and a falconry display with Hawking About and more. For more information and to book visit www. parhaminsussex.co.uk

Tim Peake Sleepover, The Novium, Chichester, PO19 1QH 7pm–8am. Enjoy a special night complete with a torch lit treasure hunt, build your own rocket, games and a themed bedtime story. Charges apply. Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www. thenovium.org

Halloween Spectacular, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN Join us for a weekend of fabulously fun and spooky activities including Screaming Bats, Pumpkin Lanterns, Dancing Bones and Spooky Colouring. A drop-in activities throughout the weekend during specific times of the day. Charges apply. For more information visit www.the-observatory.org

Winter Tours, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA 11am–4pm. This winter there will be timed entry tickets and guided tours throughout the day to give visitors the opportunity to learn more about the castle at this quieter time of year. Normal admission charge applies. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle

Halloween Weekend, Michelham Priory, Hailsham BN27 3QS 10.30am-4pm. Enjoy traditional entertainment with Punch & Judy, spooky drama sessions, crafts and all sorts of Halloween fun. Experience extra-specially-spooky food served in the café all day too. For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk/events

Sun 29 Oct

Halloween Horrors, Herstmonceux Castle, Halisham, BN27 1RN 10am–4pm. Go in costume for the chance to win Best Dressed Ghost or Best Spook-tacular Family. Activities include decorate a cookie, spelling trail, decaying corpse game, castle tours, wizard storytelling and, so much more. Charges apply. For more information visit www. herstmonceux-castle.com

Your family diary for October and November Fireworks at Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ

5-11pm. The event starts at 5pm and the fireworks start at 7pm. There will be so much to see and do, including a fire performer, bonfire, fairground, food and drink stalls, a bouncy castle, and face painters. For more information and to book tickets visit www.historicdockyard.co.uk

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

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

Tues 31 Oct

Little Wild Things, RSPB Pullborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

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Fireworks Night, Eastbrook Primary Academy, Southwick, BN42 4NF

5.30pm. Go along for a spectacular grand fireworks display. There will be a bar, refreshments, wine, chocolate tombola and much more. For more information and to book call 01273 874 050.

Fri 3 Nov

Tape Masks, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ

10.15am–12.15pm. Look at Bomberg for inspiration, you’ll mark out and measure the space that is occupied. Using coloured and textured papers, tape and our bodies as a reference point. Led by Kate Reynolds. Booking essential. Ages 0-4. For more information and to book call 01243 774 557.

to Music show at 7pm by Dragon Fireworks. There will be fireworks, Street theatre, Great Frights if you want them and food. For more information visit www.tulleysfarm. com

Fontwell Park, Fontwell, BN18 0SX Go along for a spectacular night of colourful fireworks set to musical classic by Disney. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.fontwellpark.co.uk

Battel Bonfire Night, from Battle High Street to Abbey Green, TN33

A full day of activities including a children’s fancy dress procession and contest, followed by the procession at 7.45pm, lighting of the bonfire at 9pm and the fireworks display at 9.30pm. The events will start at 10am and continue until 10pm. For more information visit www.battelbonfire. co.uk

Lewes Bonfire Night Celebrations, Various Locations in Lewes

Starting at around 5pm, through the night, there are more than 30 processions. Each procession has their own traditions, costumes, bonfires, fireworks and fire displays. Ran by various bonfire societies the evening is a friendly competition they spend the year preparing for. For more information visit www. lewesbonfirecelebrations.com

Lindfield Bonfire Celebrations, Haywards Heath, RH16 The event starts at 2pm with a Guy building competition, there are various other events throughout the day, including a fancy dress competition, before the torchlight procession at 7.30pm. The firework display starts at 8.30pm. For more information visit www. lindfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk

Fireworks Night, Lingfield Park Resort, RH7 6PQ

5pm. Be dazzled by a shower of colours, sparkle and music. With funfair rides, sideshows, stalls and delicious food, there’s something for everyone to make their Bonfire Night great! For more information and to book tickets visit www.lingfieldpark. co.uk

Autumn Stars & Galaxies, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP

(Also 24 Nov) 7.30pm. Enjoy a guided tour of some of the celestial wonders which are on view during the autumn months. Ages 6+. Book on 01243 774 400. For more information visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Sat 4 Nov

Fireworks Festival, Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill, RH10 4PE

From 5pm. Enjoy all eight Shocktober Fest Haunted Attractions and then the most spectacular Fireworks

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The gates open at 5.30pm, the bonfire is lit at 6.30pm and fireworks start at 7.30pm. There will be a bar, BBQ and refreshments available. For more information and to book tickets visit www.wadhurstwarriors.co.uk

Family Firework Spectacular, Hove, BN3 7BQ

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Wadhurst Bonfire and Fireworks Display, Stone Cross Farm, TN6 3SD

You’ll find out about how she creates her books and why ‘staring into space’ can be such an inspiration. There’ll be time for questions too. For more information and to book visit www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk

Fri 10 Nov

Ashington Fireworks Extravaganza, Ashington CofE First School, RH20 3PG

Go along to the award winning fireworks display on Nevill Road opposite the Greyhound Stadium. The gates open at 5pm and the display starts at 7pm. For more information and to book tickets visit www.familyfireworks.co.uk

5.30pm. Go along for a fun evening to see a colourful firework display. There will be a bbq, tombola, raffle and stalls. Tickets in advance from the school. For more information contact 01903 892 365 or email office@ ashington.w-susses.sch.uk

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Book a field ticket and keep warm with carrot and coriander soup, a pulled pork bap and marshmallows for toasting, whilst watching the firework display light up the skies over Goodwood House. For times and more information visit www. goodwood.com

5-9pm. Head to Chailey to enjoy processions and fireworks displays. A family event, the celebrations are always themed for the children so bonfire night can be enjoyed in a fun, safe way. For more information visit www.chaileybonfire.co.uk

Bonfire Night, Goodwood, Chichester, PO18 0PX

Sun 5 Nov

Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, Various Locations

At 6am, 400 Veteran cars will congregate in Hyde Park ready to start the 60 mile journey. The first cars can arrive in Crawley High Street at the halfway checkpoint at approximately 9.30am with the last car passing through at approximately 1.45pm. The event officially closes at 4.30pm. For more information visit www.veterancarrun.com

Sussex’s Fireworks Nights, Hove, BN3 3AN

The gates open at 6pm to allow you to take advantage of the catering and pre-entertainment available around Sussex County Cricket Club’s County Ground. The main show starts at 7.30pm. For more information and to book tickets visit www.countygroundsussex.co.uk/ sussex-cricket-fireworks

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

2–4pm. Go along and look at artwork, think about the ideas behind them to inspire you to make your own creations. Charges apply. For more information visit www.dlwp. com

The Moon: Our Nearest Neighbour, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 9SD

3.30pm. Learn about the phases of the moon how it raises the ocean tides how it regulates Earth’s climate, and how it is slowly making our day longer. Ages 6+. Charges apply. To book and for more information visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Thurs 9 Nov

Hastings Storytelling Festival – Lauren Child, White Rock Theatre, TN34 1JX 5pm. Meet the new Children’s Laureate, Lauren Child as she talks about her best loved characters.

Chailey Bonfire Night, various locations in Chailey

Bonfire Celebrations, Rye, TN31 7JH The Fireworks are launched from the far side of where the fishing fleet moor, good vantage points include the salts, Hilders cliff, the cricket pitch and the back of the Queens pub as well as the Monckbretton bridge area. For more information visit www.visit1066country.com

Modelling Beasts, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ 10.15am-12.15pm. Explore Laura Ford’s courtyard beasts in this claybased workshop. Create your own small beastly head to take home. Children must be accompanied. Led by Kat Owen. Booking essential. Ages 5-8. Charges apply. For more information and to book call 01243 774 557.

Bird Watching for Families, Chichester Harbour Conservancy, PO20 7AW 11.30am–1pm. A gentle trip by solar powered boat to enjoy the Harbour and with the help of a bird enthusiast look out for and identify the birds found in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dress warmly and bring binoculars. For more information and to book visit www. conservancy.co.uk

Sat 11 – Sun 12 Nov

Winter Craft & Gift Fair, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS Festive fun and tasty treats with over 100 stalls, decorations and music in this beautiful setting. Get all your Christmas shopping done in one go! A magical way to start the Christmas period. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

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November Bentley Christmas Fair, Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, Halland, BN8 5AF

11am–5pm. There will be quality homemade craft stalls, children activities, and Santa’s grotto. Plus there will be miniature Shetland ponies and a miniature railway. For more information visit www.bentley.org.uk

Bird Watching for Families, Chichester Harbour Conservancy, PO20 7AW

Sat 12 Nov

Remembrance Sunday, High Street War Memorial, Littlehampton, BN17 5HS

10.30am. Join in for Remembrance Sunday 2017- a day for the nation to remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom. For more information contact 01903 732 063 or visit www.littlehampton.co.uk

Tues 14 Nov

Little Wild Things, RSPB Pullborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

make using different timbers. Charges apply. For more information visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Family Film Night, Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG

You can turn up in your pyjamas/ onesies (grown-ups too!).You can buy popcorn, hot chocolate and sweeties if you want, and don’t forget to bring along your teddies too! The soft-play centre will be open late too if anyone gets ‘the fidgets’. For more information visit www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk

Sat 18 Nov – Sun 24 Dec Christmas at Marwell, Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, SO21 1JH

Make your family’s Christmas magical and join in the festivities at Marwell Zoo as you celebrate with a few special friends. For more information and to book visit www.marwell.org.uk

Sat 18 Nov – Mon 1 Jan Winter Wonderland Illuminations, Drusillas Park, Alfriston, BN26 5QS

Drusillas will be switching on their Winter Wonderland Illuminations all day with a light show at 4.30pm daily, synchronised to music.Young revellers can expect to see a host of magical creatures in the ice-capped kingdom, adding some extra sparkle to the festive season. For more information visit www.drusillas.co.uk

Sat 18 Nov – Sun 14 Jan

Lego Brick Animal Trail, Arundel WWT Wetland Centre, BN18 9PB (Every weekend) Go along each weekend for a LEGO Make & Take Workshop to build a frog and friend. For more information visit www. arundelmuseum.org

Sun 19 Nov

The Northern Lights, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, 6.30–8.30pm. Meet at the Countryside PO19 8RP Family Night Hike, Buchan Country Park, RH11 9HQ

Centre. Join in for a one and half mile after dark walk (bring a torch), hot drinks and marshmallows around the camp fire and a torchlight procession back to the Countryside Centre. Charges apply. For more information visit www.westsussex.gov.uk

3.30pm. Understand how eruptions on the Sun cause displays of the Northern Lights, and how these are visible from the ground as faint glows, coloured arcs or coloured rays across the night sky. Ages 6+. For tickets call 07818 297 292 or visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Sat 18 Nov

Bonfire Night, Robertsbridge, TN32 5DE

Don’t miss out on the fun when the procession sets off from Station Road, ending at the recreation ground where the enormous bonfire will be lit, followed by the firework spectacular. For more information visit www. visit1066country.com

Build a Wooden Beast, Ditchling Museum, BN6 8SP 11am-3pm.You will look at different wildlife found in British woodlands, (past and present). Have a go at designing your own woodland beast using natural pigments, which you will

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Crowborough Christmas Cracker, High Street, TN6 1DH

4-6pm. A variety of stalls, a land train operating around the town, street entertainers including stilt walkers and glow jugglers. Plus Santa’s Grotto in the Town Hall. For more information visit www.wealdendo-sussex.co.uk

Sat 25 Nov – Sun 24 Dec

Christmas Circus plus Meet Santa, Squires Garden Centre, Washington RH20 3BP A magical circus show is travelling to the North Pole to perform for Santa with their amazing dancing polar bear, Boris! Plus meet Santa after the show where children will receive a present. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Santa’s Grotto, Squires Garden Centre, Crawley, RH11 8PL

Go along and meet Santa in his grotto where he will be handing out presents. On the 26 Nov Santa will make his grand arrival at 11am. For more times, information and to book visit www.squiresgardencentre.co.uk

Christmas Lights Switch On & Late Night Shopping, High Street, Littlehampton, BN17

Santa’s Sweet Factory, Paradise Park, Newhaven, BN9 0DH

Fri 24 – Sun 26 Nov

Sun 26 Nov

10.30am-4pm. Find that perfect gift and enjoy a great day out at the Museum! Our bustling Christmas Market sees over 100 stands selling arts, crafts, food, unusual gifts and much more. For more information visit www. wealddown.co.uk

1.15–3.15pm. Be inspired by David Bomberg’s painting ‘Racehorses’ to create your own magical zoetrope using cardboard, paper and glue. Led by Zoe Scammell. Booking essential. Ages 9+. For more information and to book call 01243 774 557.

5-8pm. Kick off the festive season with the annual Christmas Lights Switch on event & Late Night Shopping when the High Street will be packed with festive cheer and lots of local retailers will be staying open late so you can snap up your Christmas gifts. For more information visit www.littlehampton. co.uk

Christmas Market, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, PO18 0EU

Sat 25 Nov

One Story, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ

(Selected dates). Visit Santa in his sweet factory and discover an enchanting land where imagination comes to life. Make your way through the magical factory and see the elves making sweets before meeting Santa himself and receiving a special gift. For more information visit www. paradisepark.co.uk

Zoetrope Racehorses, Pallant House and Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ

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

Join in for our family drop-in activity in the creative studio.You’ll be creating a large scale storyboard using props, inspired by the Paula Rego drawings. Led by Claire Westwood. No need to book. Free activity. For more information visit www.pallant.org.uk

Switch on of Christmas Illuminations, Bognor Regis Town Centre

Sat 9 Dec

2-7pm. The switch on of the town centre Christmas Illuminations, themed to the local pantomime Aladdin. Live music, stalls, performance and of course the beautiful lights. Jointly hosted with Spirit FM. For more information visit www.bognorregis. gov.uk

How to Choose and Use Your Telescope, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP

1.30-4.30pm.Visit the Planetarium for a friendly, informative afternoon under the expert guidance of Dr John Mason, where you will find out everything you need to know about choosing and using your own telescope. For more information and to sign up visit www. outhdowns.org.uk

Rye Christmas Festival, Various Locations 11am. Go along for a fun day out. There will be a Christmas Market, Santa’s Grotto, Mother Christmas, puppet theatre, street performances, crafts, competitions and much more. For more information visit www. christmasrye.co.uk

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Can you find the following words in the wordsearch - Fireworks, Gunpowder, Sparklers, Flame, Hot, Bright, Bonfire, Gloves, GuyFawkes, Display, Match, Bang I’m good at fireworks display.... I’ve got a flare for it!

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In Picture B there is a white star at the bottom of the sparkler. The 3rd firework has lots more stars. The 3rd firework has another stripe. The 4th firework is missing its wick. The background has changed from blue to green

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What do you get when you cross a dinosaur with fireworks? A Dinomite!

Did you hear what happened when the battery and firework were arrested? One was charged, the other let off!

What do you call a duck who likes watching fireworks? A firequacker!

Draw a picture of anything to do with Fireworks.

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