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The Best Family Guide to What’s On

What’s On

Your family diary for the Summer Holidays Ongoing Until 30 Sep

Incredible Inventions Trail, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE 10am-5pm. Follow in the footsteps of Elizabeth I live and become an inventor extraordinaire. Using clues around the Pleasure Grounds create an ingenious tool and claim your prize. Charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/petworth

Until 28 Oct

Pond Dipping, Arundel WWT Centre, BN18 9PB

11am and 2pm. The Pond Explorer station has been expanded and is open weekends and holidays for pond dipping. Uncover incredible underwater life: nets, an on screen microscope, identity charts, and the Learning Team are on-hand to help. For more information visit www. wwt.org.uk

July Wed 4 Jul

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

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

Fri 6 Jul

Summertime Stars, Moon and Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP

7.30pm. (Also 20 Jul at 7.30pm and 21 and 31 Aug at 3.30pm). Go along to the Planetarium for a breathtaking tour of the night sky and to find out more about what there is to be seen on clear evenings in late spring and summer. Ages 6+. For information and to book visit www.southdowns. org.uk

and more. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/slindonestate

Heathlands Superheroes Safari, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

The Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) Trust will be bringing along some fantastic British amphibians and reptiles for you to meet and in the afternoon get up close and personal with some of the remarkable creatures that live on the heath and discovering their superpowers. Booking essential. For times and more information visit www. rspb.org.uk

Sat 7 – Sun 8 Jul

Parham Garden Weekend, Parham House & Gardens, Pulborough, RH20 4HS

10.30am-5pm. The Garden Weekend is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The event includes garden tours, talks and demonstrations from leading experts, a showcase of a wide variety of high quality flowers and more. For more information and to buy tickets visit www. parhaminsussex.co.uk

Sun 8 Jul

A Perfect Parade of Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester PO19 8RP

3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium to learn about the Planetary orbits and to see some great view of the planets. Ages 6+. For information and to book visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Thurs 12 – Sun 15 Jul Festival of Speed - The Silver Jubilee, Goodwood, Chichester, PO18 0PX

Enjoy a dramatic celebration of the event’s 25th anniversary by bringing together racers of all shapes and sizes – on the hill and forest rally stage – from more than 100 years of motorsports. For more information visit www.goodwood.com

Sat 7 Jul

Artisan Market, Littlehampton High Street, BN17

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

Meadows Day, Slindon Estate, BN18 0RG 10am-2pm. A free fun family outdoor day – picnic, butterfly walk, wildlife

2 July - 2 Sept 2018

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Togi’s Team – Glorious Gardens, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR

10am-12.30pm.Find out about Roman gardens and why they were made. Investigate the different plants and decorations which would have appeared in ancient gardens and try your hand at some Roman garden design. For more information and to book visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Book Signing, Paradise Park, Newhaven, BN9 0DH

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

Summer Fete, Arundel Museum, BN18 9AB

12noon-4pm. Join in at the Summer Fete in Jubilee Gardens next to the Museum with BBQ, cakes, Pimms, games, stalls, a magician and local Arundel band, The Alternatives. For more information visit www. arundelmuseum.org

event for the Primary School offers a prize of £100 for one lucky team. Registration for the trail starts at 1pm at the school and all entries must be returned by 3.30pm. For more information and to enter the separate free online trail visit www. treasuretrails.org/ashington

Tues 17 Jul

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

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

Fri 20 Jul – Sun 12 Aug The Big Butterfly Count, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

9.30am-5pm. This is a wonderful time to see beautiful butterflies flitting around colourful wildflowers and a chance to help gather information for a great national project. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

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

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

Sat 14 – Sun 15 Jul

Sat 21 Jul

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

12noon-2pm. Join in for a two-hour walk around Buchan Country Park – a Site of Special Scientific Interest - to hunt for dragonflies. Take along binoculars and wear walking boots or wellies. For more information and to book visit www.westsussex.gov.uk

Rail Gala, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

Working Animals Show, Weald & Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU

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

Celebrate Peter’s 100th birthday with plenty of noise and action on the big train set and the annual model railway exhibition. With resident steam trains enjoy riding the railway around the site. For more information visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Sun 15 Jul

Hunting for Dragons, Buchan Country Park, Crawley, RH11 9HQ

Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jul

10.30am-5pm. Enjoy free talks and demonstrations in the animal-themed zones where you can learn about the animals, their work and how to care for them. Watch arena displays and visit the children’s zone. For more information and to book visit www. wealddown.co.uk

Village Treasure Trail, Various Locations in Ashington

Ashington C of E School will be holding their third Village Treasure Trail today. The fun family fundraising

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

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

Contents

inside this issue.... What’s On Guide.......................2 News.........................................4 Family Theatre..........................6 School’s Out for Summer............10 Summer Camps & Courses......20 Education News......................22 Competitions...........................25 All Your Own Work!................. 31

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

Peter and the Primary Times team

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News

Billingshurst Pupils Design Showhome Garden

Schools Benefit from Energy Offer

New customers signing up to buy their gas and electricity from Your Energy Sussex this summer can nominate a West Sussex school to receive a £20 donation from the supplier when they switch gas and electricity or a £10 donation for a single fuel switch. The offer is open to all residents in Sussex until 24 July. Your Energy Sussex is a new, local energy supplier that was set up by West Sussex County Council to encourage households to switch and save money. It is run on a not-for-profit basis, using any surplus to help local people who are struggling to pay their bills, and works hard to keep customers on its best available tariff. It is a partnership between West Sussex County Council and Robin Hood Energy and is also supported by other councils across Sussex including East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council. Information about the schools offer is available online. If you would prefer to switch over the phone, quote ‘WS Schools’ and tell the customer advisor which school you would like to benefit from the donation.You can get a quote online at www.yourenergysussex.org. uk or by calling 08009 520 001.

Migration: Incredible Animal Journeys

You’re flying high over the Himalayan Mountains on a journey filled with danger. The temperature is way below freezing, the air is thin, and golden eagles swoop out of the sky to attack you. This is just one of the 20 incredible migration stories in this book. Travel around the globe with some of the world’s most incredible animals and discover their unique migration stories. Animals of all shapes and sizes make epic journeys across our planet, through harsh weather, avoiding hungry predators, in their efforts to survive. Follow the emperor penguin through snow, ice and bitter temperatures. Watch as the great white shark swims 10,000 km in search of seals, track huge herds of elephants, on their yearly hunt for water and be amazed at the millions of red crabs, migrating across Christmas Island. Written by Mike Unwin, a UK Travel Writer of the Year, and illustrated by Jenni Desmond, winner of the New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book, prepare yourself for a journey like no other. Follow the amazing migrations of these 20 creatures: Arctic tern, barn swallow, bar-headed goose, ruby-throated hummingbird, osprey, wandering albatross, whooping crane, emperor penguin, African elephant, blue wildebeest, caribou, straw-coloured fruit bat, humpback whale, green turtle, Southern pilchard, salmon, great white shark, monarch butterfly, globe skimmer dragonfly, Christmas Island red crab. Migration is published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books at £12.99. It’s available at High Street and online book shops. 4

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The pupils at Billingshurst Primary School were set a task by Devine Homes to use their imagination to create a garden for their new show home at Hammond’s Mill, Amblehurst Green, Billingshurst. From bug hotels and chocolate fountains to mazes, trampolines and orange shaped treehouses, their creativity would have impressed Alice in Wonderland. The winner of the competition was Hattie in Reception, who will see her design come alive at the show home garden in Spring 2019. The design included a beautiful drawing of a family of Gnomes, which the judges really liked. There was a winner in each group as the judging was a near impossible task, with entries from almost every child in the school. The runners up impressed the judges at Devine Homes with a variety of designs including coloured cobblestone paths, a toy car race track around the perimeter of the garden, pebble paths giving the garden a stately home feel, water features, a vegetable garden, a sparkling fish pond and chalk paving to football goals. Billingshurst truly excelled in their task. For more information about Billingshurst Primary School, please visit www.billingshurstpri.w-sussex.sch.uk.

The Great Green Invention A national award was presented to seven pupils from the William Penn Primary School in Coolham, in the Better Energy School Awards. Their ‘Great Green Invention,’ was created using a credit card sized computer and £100 budget. The children received their award on 14 June in a presentation at London Zoo. 159 schools and 21,350 children got involved with the project run by the Young Peoples Trust for the Environment. The winners, aged 10–11 years old, from William Penn Primary School won the award for the Southern/Central region. Other winners were awarded in the North, Scotland and Wales/West regions. The pupil’s invention, the Go for Green Ethical and Sustainable Clothes Detector Game, raises awareness of how environmentally unfriendly clothing and the fashion industry can be. The game gets the players to read information about five different T-shirts and then attach a red, amber or green star to each. This displays which T-shirts are the most environmentally friendly. The game reveals some hard truths about the fashion industry as it explains the 31,000 nautical mile journey of a cotton T-shirt. Second to fossil fuel it is the most polluting industry. The winners delivered a professional and confident presentation on stage in front of children’s authors, MPs, famous actors and around 200 children from three other schools who had also won the award for their region.

Ahoy my hearties! Jump aboard ‘Pirates on the Run’ on Saturday 1 September to enjoy a tropical bouncy fun run and support St. Wilfrid’s hospice. Challenge yourself to tackle the brand new 3km inflatable obstacle course and you too could be scrambling over Pirate castles, Treasure Islands, giant slides, Spanish galleons and giant sharks. You can catch any one of three ‘waves’ for the run starting at 11am (Black Pearl), 12noon (Regal Fortune) or 1pm (Queen Anne’s Revenge). Each wave of the sponsored run will offer the choice of a 1.7k route, perfect for sea-pups, or a 3k route for the more experienced pirate. Alex Burch, Community Fundraising Manager, told Primary Times, “Emulating the swashbuckling fun and perils of the high seas, this brand new and fun filled challenge for young and old will raise vital booty for St Wilfrid’s Hospice. All of the pieces of eight raised by this exciting new event, will help St Wilfrid’s Hospice go the ‘extra smile’ helping terminally ill people to get the most out of life for as long as possible. So grab your crew, get sponsored and join #teamwilf today!” People who sign up before 15 July can take advantage of an ‘Early bird’ ticket offer for £15 for older sea dogs (adults) and £6 for young deck hands (children). Everyone who registers will receive a commemorative t-shirt in their registration pack. Register online www.stwh.co.uk/support-us/events/pirates/ and you will also find hints and tips on fundraising for St Wilfrid’s.

Chichester’s big summer musical, Me and My Girl, will take place from 2 July–25 August. Matt Lucas, Caroline Quentin and Alex Young will lead in this uproarious, much-loved musical comedy which includes the enormously popular numbers The Sun Has Got His Hat On and Lambeth Walk. Tickets start from £10 and a relaxed performance is available.

News

Jump Aboard ‘Pirates on the Run’ Chichester Festival Theatre

Take part in your own midnight adventure through a range of family friendly events, holiday activities and workshops in the summer. Taking place in Littlehampton and Bognor in August and inspired by The Midnight Gang, learn how your favourite storybooks can be brought to life on stage and gain new drama and craft skills. Bursaries are also available. The Midnight Gang will come to Chichester from 13 October – 3 November. This inventive tale of fun, friendship and the importance of kindness is adapted from David Walliams’s biggest-selling children’s book and is suitable for ages 7+. For more information, please visit www.cft.org.uk or call 01243 781 312.

Lego® Ocean Explorers at SEA LIFE Brighton Ocean Explorers will be making a splash at SEA LIFE Brighton from 23 July – 2 August. Find the missing LEGO pieces to become a SEA LIFE Junior Diver and get your very own LEGO® Diver Mini figure to take home! Are you up for the adventure? Show the voucher in their advert on page 10 at the door or use code LEGOPTE online at www.sealife.co.uk/brighton for 40% off entry. This voucher entitles a maximum of five people 40% off the full walk up entry price until 31 December.

Saturday 1st September Jump aboard at Chichester High School grounds to enjoy a colourful, inflatable, obstacle course Catch 1 of 3 'waves' at 11am, 12noon or 1pm There'll also be a treasure hunt, face painting, a prize for best dressed pirate, refreshments and other fun activities like our hook a shark, coconut shy and selfie tents! Early birds £15 for older sea dogs (adults) and £6 for young deck hands (children) until 15th July

For more info call 01243 755827 or email fundraising@stwh.co.uk

2 July - 2 Sept 2018

Family Theatre

Hawth Crawley Box Office: 01293 553 636 11 – 12 Aug

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

3 Sep

Family Theatre Capitol Horsham Box Office: 01403 750 220 22 Jul

Milkshake Live: The Magic Story Book

actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these two astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children.

Chichester Festival Go along to this all-singing, allBox Office: 01243 781 312 dancing, musical masterpiece, 8 – 29 Sep as it takes you on a journey through the world’s Flowers for Mrs Enjoy favourite fairy tales. Harris the show! And don’t forget to say you saw it in

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13 – 16 Sep

Flawless: Chase the Dream This fantastically high energy, acrobat-fused, feel-good, family show follows the journey of 10 Big Dreamers, seeking the opportunity to live their ultimate dance fantasy on board the Intergalactic Dream Ship.

Pavilion Worthing Box Office: 01903 206 206 13 – 15 Jul

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

to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe.

Brighton Centre Box Office: 08448 471 515 0844 847 1515 0844 847 1515 8 - 9 Sep

Paw Patrol Live: The Great Pirate Adventure It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, and Mayor Goodway is getting ready for a big celebration! The pups will need all paws on deck for this pirate adventure, including some help from the newest pup... Tracker.

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

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

8 – 9 Aug

Peppa Pig’s Adventure Join Peppa as she gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip

Summer Outdoor Theatre in West Sussex Date Production

Location

Website/Box Office

3-8 Jul

The Taming of the Shrew

Highdown Gardens, BN12 6FB

www.worthingtheatres.co.uk

5 Jul

The Adventures of Dr Dolittle The Hawth Ampitheatre, Crawley RH10 6YZ

10-15 Jul The Two Gentlemen of Verona Highdown Gardens, Worthing, BN12 6FB

www.illyria.co.uk www.worthingtheatres.co.uk

18 Jul

The Midnight Gang

Weald & Downland Museum, Chichester, P018 OEU www.wealddown.co.uk

21 Jul

The Taming of the Shrew

Weald & Downland Museum, Chichester, P018 OEU www.wealddown.co.uk

1 Aug

The Secret Garden

Weald & Downland Museum, Chichester, P018 OEU www.wealddown.co.uk

2 Aug

Oberon’s Cure

Milland Recreation Grd, Liphook, GU30 7NB

www.therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk

4 Aug

Pirates of Penzance

Uppark House & Gdns, South Harting, GU31 5QR

www.illyria.co.uk

4 Aug

The Merchant of Venice

The Hawth Ampitheatre Crawley RH10 6YZ

01293 553636

14 Aug

The Railway Children

Weald & Downland Museum, Chichester, PO18 0EU www.wealddown.co.uk

17-18 Aug The Merchant of Venice

Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB

www.arundelcastle.org

31 Aug

The Hawth Ampitheatre, Crawley, RH10 6YZ

www.illyria.co.uk

The Hound of Baskervilles

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THE MIDNIGHT GANG By David Walliams Adapted by Bryony Lavery Music & Lyrics by Joe Stilgoe

David Walliams’s bestselling children’s book now on stage at Chichester! Ages 7+

WORLD PREMIERE 13 October – 3 November cft.org.uk/forfamilies 01243 781312

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What’s On

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

July

Sat 21 Jul – Mon 3 Sep

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

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

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

Sat 21 Jul – Sun 2 Sep

The Jungle Book Trail, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS

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

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

Follow the trail to find out what it was like to be in a soldier training camp during the Second World War.

Eastbourne’s Open-Top Bus, Various Locations

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

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For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-parkand-garden

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

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

Dusty Wildlife Rangers, Arundel WWT Centre, BN18 9PB

9.30am–5pm. Will you take up the challenge and become a Wildlife Ranger this summer? Kids will receive a free Wildlife Ranger logbook packed with everything you need for a day of exciting discoveries. For more information visit www. wwt.org.uk/arundel

Sun 22 Jul

Our Incredible Sun, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester PO19 8RP

3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium as we probe the mysteries of this local star of ours. Journey from the unimaginable heat of the Sun’s core to its turbulent surface, and onward to its outer atmosphere - the pearly Corona. Ages 6+. For information and to book visit www.southdowns.org.uk

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

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

Mon 23 – Wed 25 Jul

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

9am–12.30pm. Plant your own delicious, succulent strawberries in a personalised glittery pot (charges apply) and take part in a free spot the difference activity where you will receive a sticker. Also taking place at the Washington Centre. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

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Tues 24 Jul – Fri 3 Aug Have a go at Archaeology! Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR

10am-4pm. Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology and take part in Fishbourne Roman Palace’s excavation. Find out about archaeological conservation and quiz the experts. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Promotional Brightoncode: Marina, BN2 5UU PT-ES-0718 (Also 1, 8, 15 and 22 Aug) 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Join in for some fantastic interactive live theatre storytelling every Wed during the school holidays (excluding 29 Aug) at the Marina Square. Free entry. Please mention Primary Times when visiting the Marina. For more information visit www.brightonmarina.co.uk

EAST SUSSEX

Wed 25 Jul

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

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One Small Step for Major Tim…, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP (Also 2 Sep) 3.30pm.Visit the planetarium to find out all about Tim’s epic adventure on board the ISS, and what lies beyond for the

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Wed 25 Jul – Sun 2 Sep

Summer Holiday Fun, Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE

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

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11am-4pm. Burn off energy with a trail in the garden and lots to do indoors and out throughout the school holidays. Small charge applies. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/standen-houseand-garden

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Crabbing Competition, Harbour Education Centre, Dell Quay, PO20 7EE

11.30am. Join in at high tide for a crabbing competition. Meet promptly to learn the rules then off you go! Prizes for the top three winners. Take along a bucket and crabbing line if you have them, if not you can borrow one on the day. Charges apply. For more information visit www. conservancy.co.uk

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

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

Mill Road | Arundel | BN18 9PA Opposite the Castle entrance Open 7 days a week 10.00 am – 4.00 pm The Museum Gallery tells the story of the town, the river, the countryside and its people • Guided Walks • Illustrated talks • Exhibitions • Handling sessions • Group visits • Light refreshments • Museum shop

Tel: 01903 885866 www.arundelmuseum.org

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School’s Out for Summer Fun Days Out with the Family Forest School Adventure

If you’d like to get your children playing outside this summer, Forest School Adventure is packed full of practical ideas helping families play, craft and learn about the natural world. Learn how to light a fire without matches, build a shelter to sleep in, cook on a fire, hunt for bugs and much more. From essential bushcraft basics and Stone Age survival skills to joyful outdoor play, there is something for everyone.Young children will be immersed in imaginative, gloriously messy play and crafts, whilst older ones can get to grips with more complex activities like stone tool making and sourcing water. If your family likes food, Forest School Adventure can be used as a handbook for helping to identify plants and learning what to eat from nature’s larder. It can also be used as a recipe book for making medicines and yummy food. Woven with stories throughout of the authors’ real life experiences of living out in the wild, each page will engage your children and inspire them to get outdoors. Whether in an organised setting, a group of friends or a family outing, the fun-filled games will build confidence, bonding and result in happy and energised children. Forest School Adventure is available now online or from any good high street store for £16.99.

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

Journey to the Stars

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. The Planetarium is located to the south of the City of Chichester, by the campus of the High School. With its 100-seater auditorium, colourful displays and well-stocked sales kiosk, the Planetarium has something for wouldbe astronauts and stargazers aged 6 years and above. 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.

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The Planetarium puts on new public shows every month as well as 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 casual callers cannot be accommodated. For details of all upcoming shows and opening hours, plus a map showing you how to find the Planetarium, visit the website at www.southdowns.org.uk. It is always advisable to book tickets in advance, as some shows sell out quickly.

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Family Fun at Chichester Cathedral

You’re in for a summer of fun this year at Chichester Cathedral. Go along to ‘Monster Mania’ on Friday 27 July and ‘Crazy Colours’ on Tuesday 21 August 10am to 3pm (last entry 2.30pm). Make your own marvellous crafts and follow the clues on the Cathedral trail before collecting your prize. Children aged 3-12 years must be accompanied by an adult. There’s also a soft-toy area for children under 3 years old. There is no need to book. Activities cost £2.50 per child. There is also a £1.50 child’s meal offer available for children. For further details, email luna.russell@chichestercathedral.org.uk or call 01243 812 986.

Charity Reveals Country’s Best Beaches

Keep Britain Tidy has today announced the winners of 125 Seaside Awards.Visitors to award-winning beaches can be sure of a clean, safe beach with great facilities and water quality. The news comes as research from Keep Britain Tidy reveals that over a quarter (27%) of children have never been swimming in the sea in this country. The international UK Seaside Award is the quality mark for beaches and mean those visiting them can be sure that they are clean, safe and meet the highest environmental standards, as well as the tough international bathing water quality standards. This year 125 beaches have been presented with a Seaside Award. Across West Sussex, four beaches have won the award – Worthing Beach, Bognor Regis East, Littlehampton Coastguards and West Wittering.

The packed summer events programme guarantees fun for all the family, such as creating a masterpiece in the Sandcastle Competition on 6 August. Alternatively, enjoy a free film under the stars with The Greatest Showman on Friday 17 August and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle on Saturday 18 August at the original ‘Screen on the Green’ outdoor cinema. Or, join the friendly and vibrant community in celebrating the annual Town Show and Family Fun Day on 8 September. For more details of events, please visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk.

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

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The awards, following hot on the heels of the charity’s Great British Spring Clean and Great Plastic Pick Up campaigns, are part of Keep Britain Tidy’s commitment to support and celebrate the country’s best beaches for everyone for enjoy. For more information visit www.keepbritaintidy.org

Summer at Littlehampton

Littlehampton is the perfect seaside destination for the whole family, whether you’re looking for a fun-packed day out or an exciting longer break, Littlehampton has it all. Beautiful family friendly beaches, large seafront greens, award winning parks, thrilling attractions and a modern riverside with an array of lively restaurants, it’s the perfect place for a family day out. East Beach has RNLI Lifeguards and a KID Care wristband scheme to ensure a worry free visit. They are also located in the perfect place to explore all that the South Downs National Park has to offer as well as the dynamic cities of Brighton and Portsmouth.

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Great Days out at Amberley Museum Museum Explorer Days

Activity Wednesday for children of all ages.

Out of Bounds

Wednesday 8th August Let’s Explore the Electricity Hall Wednesday 15th August Let’s Explore TV’s and Radio’s Wednesday 22nd August Let’s Explore the Trains Wednesday 29th August Let’s Explore the Fire Engines

Out of Bounds is an entertainment centre based in the heart of West Sussex. Boasting a range of fun activities, Out of Bounds caters for all ages from toddlers to grandparents. Designed by House of Play, their structure is intended for under 12s to develop physical skills and promote mental stimulation. The multi-level soft play will have kids bouncing off the walls, quite literally, in a fun and safe environment. The best thing to come out of New Zealand since the bungee jump, the clip ’n climb arena has a number of climbing elements suitable for a range of climbers. Do you dare to test your nerve on the leap of faith? If you fancy something more traditional, the 12 premium Brunswick bowling lanes are perfect competition for the entire family. Shoe and ball hire are included and there are bumper rails and ball ramps at the facility. The fun doesn’t stop inside though. Out of Bounds have one of the fastest growing sports in the UK, footgolf. The aim of the game is simple - the person who gets the football in the oversized holes in the least amount of shots, wins. Alternatively, there is the 18 hole adventure golf course. Join the safari trail and majestic animals as you putt your way through a Congo adventure. Travel amidst waterfalls, palm trees and native animals and experience the tranquil river before your very eyes. There’s something for everyone at Out of Bounds. For more details, visit www.out-of-bounds.co.uk.

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All adult tickets are only £10 per person and children are free. Gates open at 12noon with the first race is approximately 2.20pm and the last approximately 5.20pm. Book online for discounts on gate prices at www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk or call 01273 603 580 for more information.

Monster Mania - Friday 27 July Crazy Colours - Tuesday 21 August 10am - 3pm (last entry 2.30pm) NO NEED TO BOOK JUST DROP IN

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July Thurs 26 – Sun 29 Jul

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

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

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Mr Pepper’s Little Learners, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT 10.30am–12.30pm. A fun morning of activities for children under 4 years old. Charges apply. For more information visit and to book www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Destination Mars, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP

(Also 30 Jul and 14 Aug) 3.30pm. This summer Mars will be a prominent object in the southern night sky, its bright orangey-red disk an easyto-find object some way below the fainter stars of Leo, the Lion. Fasten your seat belts for a trip to the Red Planet. Ages 6+. For more information and to book visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Monster Mania, Chichester Cathedral, PO19 1PX

10am-3pm. Design and make your own marvellous monster mask. Follow the trail through the Cathedral, find the hidden monsters and collect a prize at the end. Ages 3-12. Drop-in. Charges apply. For more information visit www. chichestercathedral.org.uk

Secret Hide-Out, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ

10.15am. Use ideas from the Virginia Woolf exhibition, create your own miniature secret room and transform your creation by experimenting with lighting and coloured gels. Charges apply. For more information visit www.pallant.org.uk

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Big Wild Sleepout, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

5pm-10am. Camp out on either night in the lovely wildflower meadow. You’ll be meeting the creatures who lurk in the ponds, encountering marvellous moths, detecting brilliant bats and more. For more information and to book visit www.rspb.org.uk/ pulboroughbrooks

Fri 27 – Sun 29 Jul

Enchanted Horsham, Horsham Park, RH12 1RL

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

Sat 28 Jul

Countryside Crafts Day, Swan Barn Farm, Haslemere, GU27 2NX 10.30am-4pm. A fun family day with traditional countryside crafts, falconry and more There will be refreshments on sale. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/swan-barn-farm

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

Sat 28 – Sun 29 Jul

Medieval Falconry, 1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield, Battle, TN33 0AD

10am-5pm. Gaze skywards in awe as hawks and falcons soar above the abbey. Discover the art of training, exercising and hunting with birds and hear the stories and legends from medieval times. Tickets will be available to purchase on the day. For more information visit www.englishheritage.org.uk

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Plant a Pot for Pollinators

Young gardeners are being asked to help the UK’s beleaguered butterflies, bees and moths by making their area the most pollinatorfriendly in the UK. Butterfly Conservation is trying to discover which UK area is home to the most butterfly-friendly gardens after it was revealed that butterflies are declining faster in urban areas than in the countryside. The wildlife charity is urging nature lovers and gardeners to take part in their ‘Plant Pot for Pollinators’ campaign and provide nectar sources for pollinating insects in their outdoor spaces. The project is encouraging householders to plant a pot with nectar sources such as Shasta Daisy, Cosmos and Catmint. Those taking part can plot the location of their pot on the Plant Pots for Pollinators website and help reveal the most pollinator friendly county in the UK. Bees, moths, butterflies, hoverflies and beetles have a significant role to play in pollinating wild flowers. Urban gardens act as important refuges for pollinators, but these insects are increasingly under threat from habitat loss, agricultural intensification and climate change. Previously widespread garden species such as the Small Tortoiseshell and Garden Tiger moth have seen their numbers plummet. By planting flowers such as French Marigold, Calendula and Dahlia gardeners provide food for butterflies such as Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral and Peacock, while providing a few Thyme and Lavender plants will attract species of bees and other pollinating insects. Pollinating insects are essential for the fertilisation of many crops, including fruit, seeds and oils as well as many plants, trees and wild flowers. A simple pot of Lavender or Buddleia on the doorstep can do the trick, and a well-planted window box can be a butterfly magnet. And don’t forget moths - stepping outside at night and watching moths buzz around your flowers is a magical experience. Follow The Butterfly Conservation on Twitter to stay updated - @ savebutterflies, #pollinatorplots Photo credit: Tim Melling

Family Fun at Chilli Fiesta

Join the summer party at the UK’s biggest chilli festival at West Dean Gardens. Why not make the most of the family atmosphere and camp onsite? You’ll be able to dance to live Latin music, watch cookery and gardening demonstrations and taste delicious chilli foods. Children are well catered for with the vintage funfair, circus skills workshop, face painting, Punch and Judy and the outdoor cinema showing popular family-friendly films. For the foodies in attendance, there’s a host of events to excite the taste buds. Drop by the Cookery Theatre to see top chefs demonstrating chilli based recipes from all over the world, with chefs including Jackie Kearney, Jack Stein, Tim Anderson, Masterchef’s Anthony O’Shaughnessy and Sweta Choudhury. Mark Diacono will host the Gardening Theatre, joined by writer/journalist Lia Leendertz and West Dean Gardens’ chilli expert, Sarah Wain. Explore the Victorian glasshouses displaying 150 chillies and join a guided tour and discussion about growing your own. With a variety of food outlets, there’s something for all the family’s tastes from the hot and spicy to delicious local ice-creams. Browse over 140

Chilli Fiesta will take place at West Dean Gardens from 10-12 August. Early birds save 20%. For more details and to book tickets, please visit www.chillifiesta.co.uk. Photo credit: Barney Poole

Arundel Wetland Centre

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A whole new world of award winning discovery awaits you at Arundel Wetland Centre with two adventure playgrounds, a café serving delicious homemade food and a gift shop with unique take-home treats. Arundel Wetland Centre is fully accessible with buggy and wheelchair friendly pathways, comfortable hides and disabled and parent and baby facilities. The centre is open from 9.30am–5.30pm, seven days a week. For more information, please visit www.wwt.org.uk.

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This summer kids can become one of Dusty’s Wildlife Rangers at Arundel Wetland Centre from 21 July – 3 September. A great place to start is the Wildlife Garden where you’ll find the new Ranger Camp. Here you can learn to send secret messages, find water, tie bushcraft knots and more. Afterwards, you can set off into the wild for Arundel’s map and compass challenge and hunt for animal tracks. Alternatively, find out how to forage for natural remedies. Children can record their findings and experiences in their free log books like a real life ranger as a take-home reminder of their wild day out. Special wildlife ranger stickers will also be available to collect.

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stalls selling quirky gifts, chilli plants and spicy sauces, or visit the West Dean Gardens gift shop.

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International Bat Night

International Bat Night is a popular annual event to draw public awareness to threatened bat populations across the world. Bat Night has taken place every year since 1997 in more than 30 countries on the last full weekend of August. This year, International Bat Night is on 25 and 26 August. Bats are mammals, in fact they are the only mammals that can fly. Like other mammals, including ourselves and many of our pets, they have hair or fur on their bodies and are warm-blooded. In the UK, there are 17 different types of bats. Many people think bats are blind, but in fact they can see almost as well as humans. However, at night, their ears are more important than their eyes - they use a special sonar system called ‘echolocation,’ meaning they find things using echoes. Why not see and hear bats in their natural environment by taking part in a range of events organised by local bat groups, wildlife trusts, countryside rangers and other organisations across the country? In your local area, be sure to find a bat walk over the holidays. They often take place at dusk. Bat walk leaders have equipment specialised to hear the bat’s echoes and cries, called a bat detector.

Summer Holiday Gardening Fun

Squire’s Garden Centres in Crawley and Washington have some fantastic gardening and craft activities for children this summer holidays called ‘Create & Grow’. There are different activities each week, including planting and decorating a strawberry pot, painting a sunflower money box, decorating a pair of pebble animals, planting a summer pot, decorating bug suncatcher wind chimes, and a wildlife hunt around the garden centre.

There are also free activities each week including spot the difference sheets, word searches and paper mazes. Each child receives a sticker when they complete the free activity. Pick up the Create & Grow leaflet from Squire’s and you can collect your stickers on a special chart, as well as receiving a bonus sticker for completing the Bug crossword on the leaflet. Create & Grow at Squire’s starts on Monday 23 July and runs until Wednesday 29 August. It’s on every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning (9am-12.30pm). There’s no need to book, simply turn up on the day. All activities are on a first come, first served basis, and each activity lasts around 20 minutes. For more information, visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

The Loxwood Joust

The Loxwood Joust is the UK’s premiere medieval fun day out taking place at the enchanted Loxwood Meadow. It is the most spectacular medieval festival in the realm with an unrivalled programme of medieval mayhem. Step back in time and experience the verve and vigour of a world where lives were harsh and hearts were passionate at this unique, fun and educational day out for all the family. Open each day from 10am to 6pm, Loxwood Joust’s unrivalled programme of medieval revelry guarantees a day out like no other. A fast-paced, all action jousting tournament will amaze and astound, whilst daring displays of weaponry, archery and cannon fire will enthral as fully armoured knights prepare to meet in a thunderous battle. Wander the massive Living History Village in the Medieval Meadow for a totally authentic recreation of a medieval battle camp and browse the Medieval Market Place. Try your hand at archery, sup fine ales and dine on local organic fayre while the little ones enjoy their very own Children’s Kingdom – a festival within a festival where medieval groat is the currency. This mini medieval mayhem includes Have-a-Go Archery,

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face and wound painting, Pelt the Peasant and sword school, where you can learn to be an apprentice knight. New for 2018 is the Medieval Luncheon Banquets, jousting for children, The Faerie Woodland and handfasting. The Loxwood Joust is an awesome day out for all the family, and you might just learn a thing or two whilst you’re there. For more information, please visit www.legendpresents.co.uk.

Pulborough Brooks and Pagham Harbour

Have a wild family day out this summer with the RSPB. Discover two great RSPB nature reserves in West Sussex and enjoy a hands-on family event in nature or join the RSPB’s annual Big Wild Sleepout. Set in the heart of the South Downs national park, there’s now more than ever to enjoy at RSPB Pulborough Brooks nature reserve. The new natural adventure playground provides the opportunity for children to learn through play outside in nature, and a new seasonal Wetland Discovery Trail brings families closer to the reserve’s wetland habitat. It’s also a great place to spot dragonflies. Throughout the summer, families can join a fabulous ‘Wild Wednesday’ nature-themed event, and for pre-school aged children, ‘Little Wild Things’ runs each fortnight. For a coastal adventure, join the team at RSPB Pagham Harbour to learn all about the wildlife and bugs that live on the reserve. From bug hunting and mud sifting to arts and crafts and seashore safaris, the series of special events will allow families to discover the wonders of wildlife within the beautiful reserve. Follow the short buggy-friendly Discovery Trail or journey further to the sheltered inlet which fills with ducks, geese and wading birds. As part of a 2018 redevelopment project, a Discovery Zone, improved trails and new hides are now open. Alternatively, for a memorable night under the stars, join the RSPB’s Big Wild Sleepout at RSPB Pulborough Brooks on 27–28 July and RSPB Pagham Harbour on 18 August. For more information, please visit www. rspb.org.uk. Photo credit: Helen Pugh (rspb-images.com)

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July Little Farmers Weekend, Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with welly wanging, a chance to drive your own tractor, you can also meet and greet the fabulous furry co-stars in the Animal Encounters Barn and enjoy an amazing array of indoor and outdoor activities that are available all year. For more information visit www. fishersfarmpark.co.uk

Sat 28 Jul – Sat 4 Aug

Wick Week Festival, Various Locations in Wick

on clear evenings in late spring and summer. Ages 6+. For information and to book visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Classic Car Show, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT The annual show will bring a wonderful collection of classic vehicles with up to 200 expected to be parked up within the Museum on the day. Also enjoy steam train rides around the site. For more information visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

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

Sun 29 Jul

Summer Nights, Shooting Stars, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester PO19 8RP

(Also 3, 13 Aug) 3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium for a breath-taking tour of the night sky and to find out more about what there is to be seen

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RNLI Hayling Island Open Day, Lifeboat Station, Hayling Island, PO11 9RR 11am. Meet the crew and see the boat displays at the local Lifeboat Station. Enjoy refreshments and visit the stall. Free entry. For more information visit www.conservancy. co.uk

Mon 30 Jul – Wed 1 Aug Create and Grow Summer Holidays, Squires Garden Centre, Crawley, RH11 8PL

9am–12.30pm. Paint a sunflower terracotta money box. Decorate a sunflower money box to look after your pocket money and brighten up your room.You can also take part in the paper sunflower maze, where you will receive a sticker. Also taking place at the Washington Centre. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

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

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

Our Forest School Holiday Activity days give children the chance to spend a whole day playing in the forest, and to experience a range of woodland activities.

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

Family Bioblitz, Lynchmere Common, Haslemere, GU27 3QZ

9am-3pm. Take along a picnic and stay all day to learn about the creatures that live on the heath. Alternatively you can join in for your favourite

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3.30pm. When Mars and Earth are close to each other, Mars appears very bright in our sky. It also makes it easier to see with telescopes or the naked eye. The Red Planet comes close enough for exceptional viewing only once or twice every 15 or 17 years. Ages 6+. For information and to book visit www.southdowns.org. uk

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species slot. A face painter will also be on site to decorate you as your favourite species of the day. Book on 01730 819 320. For more information visit www.southdowns. gov.uk

Living History Day, Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB

(Also 7 Aug) An opportunity to meet a variety of historical characters, such as a Knight, Pirate and Medieval Surgeon. Also enjoy have-a-go at archery, fencing and medieval skittles. For times and information visit www. arundelcastle.org

Tues 31 Jul – Sat 4 Aug Qatar Goodwood Festival, Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester, PO18 0PS

This iconic five-day festival, affectionately known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’, will welcome the world’s very best horses and jockeys. Charges apply. For more information and to book tickets visit www. goodwood.com

August Wed 1 Aug

Our Galaxy, The Milky Way, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester PO19 8RP

(Also 16 Aug) 3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium for an informative show all about the Milky Way. Ages 6+. For information and to book visit www.southdowns.org.uk

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

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

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

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

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

Picnic at Beaky’s Wildlife Area, Dell Quay, PO20 7EE 11am. Meet up at the classroom where there will be Harbour-themed activities before a short walk and a picnic to enjoy our special natural

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

The Home of Charles Darwin, Down House:

Medieval Falconry Sat 28 – Sun 29 July

Meet the Darwins Tue 24 – Sat 28 July

Hands on History Weekdays Mon 30 July – Fri 31 August

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

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

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August habitat site called Beaky’s. Take along a picnic, a rug and a teddy. Charges apply. For more information visit www.conservancy.co.uk

Make Believe Landscapes, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ

1.15pm. Using the gallery’s iPads, take photos of the gallery space capturing different textures, colours and objects. Then learn how to use Photoshop to layer images to create magical landscapes.

Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.pallant.org.uk

The Chemistry Lab, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN 10.30am-4pm. Go and try some fabulous chemistry experiments and see some spectacular demonstrations. Ages 9-11. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For more times and information visit www.the-observatory.org

Wed 1 – Wed 22 Aug

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

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

Wed 1 – Wed 29 Aug

Craft: Plan it, Build it, Test it, Petworth House and Park, GU28 0AE

(Wednesday only). Drop in for some science and technology inspired craft to take home. £2 donation. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ petworth

Wonderful Wednesdays, Weald & Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU

11am-4pm.Wonderful Wednesdays are fun-packed activity days for families, which take place every Wednesday in August.The theme is the senses – sight, smell, touch, hearing and taste – with

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a different sense featuring each week. For more information visit www. wealddown.co.uk

Summer Camp Barracudas Activity Day Camps

Barracudas Activity Day Camps offer fun holiday childcare for working parents. They are the UK’s number one activity day camp provider with over 40 locations and a fantastic range of over 80 activities for 4 ½ to 14 year olds. Barracudas offer extended hours for working parents and have been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted more times than any similar provider. They have qualified and experienced staff and there is a money back guarantee for first time bookers. Childcare vouchers are also accepted.

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

The family-run company is a leader in the field, offering an amazing experience for children in fantastic settings. With a choice of varied activities for every session including archery, fencing, arts and crafts, motor sports and dance and drama, Barracudas has something for every child.

Wed 1 – Fri 31 Aug

Barracudas is an excellent holiday childcare solution for children and parents alike. Day Camps will take place at Farlington School, Horsham from 23 July – 24 August and Westbourne House School, Chichester (New for 2018) from 30 July – 24 August.

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

Summer, Marwell Zoo, Winchester, SO21 1JH

(Selected dates) Marwell are excited to welcome Mr Bloom from CBeebies with his one man show. Why not, pop along and say ‘Ello!’ During the holidays you can also follow a fun trail around the zoo and meet the crazy Botantist ‘Dr Chris Anthemum’ in his weekday show. For more information visit www.marwell. org.uk

If you’re interested in booking Barracudas, don’t wait around as they sell out fast. To secure your child’s place for this summer, call 0845 123 5299 or visit www.barracudas.co.uk.

Thurs 2 Aug

90th Birthday Decoration Making, Littlehampton Museum, BN17 5EW

2-3.30pm. Help the Museum Team create some special decorations for the Museum’s 90th birthday party! For more information visit www. littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk

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

(Also 3 Sep) 3.30pm. Explore our planetary neighbours from hot little Mercury, closest planet to the Sun, past cloud-covered Venus, beautiful blue Earth and red Mars then head for the outer planets. Ages 6+. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.southdowns. org.uk

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

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

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Golf at Goodwood

Golf at Goodwood is proud to support and develop the talent and enthusiasm of junior golfers. Goodwood offer expert coaching in a fun and relaxed environment for children aged five upwards. The summer holiday junior golf camps are a great way for kids to learn the basics of golf. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Velcro Golf, Fruit Smash or Footgolf, the team of coaches create a fun and relaxed environment for children to learn and develop skills during the school holidays. Golf at Goodwood offers different stages of coaching to suit all levels of ability. No matter the age or skill level, Goodwood provide individual, three-day and five-day camps which provide an excellent opportunity for juniors to learn, improve and progress in the game of golf. Juniors will be placed into groups based on age and ability on day one of the camp. At the end of the three or five day camp, juniors will venture out on to The Park course to put everything they have learnt into practise. The programme will consist of fun, hands-on practice with a little bit of factual learning, but essentially our team of coaches want to get juniors playing as much as possible. For further information visit www.goodwood.com

Intensive Courses Our popular five day courses of swimming lessons are available again during the upcoming school holidays:

Monday 30th July to Friday 3rd August

Monday 6th to Friday 10th August Monday 13th to Friday 17th August 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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Mary’s Meals Backpack Project

With the end of the school year fast approaching, charity Mary’s Meals are asking you to help impoverished children thrive in school by donating used backpacks to Mary’s Meals. The UK-based school-feeding charity has been transporting lorry-loads of school bags to Malawi since 2005. Earlier this year, it was announced that, in total, supporters had gifted an incredible 500,000 filled school bags through The Backpack Project to children receiving life-changing school meals.

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

Burgess Hill Girls

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

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Open Evening – Thursday 4 October 2018

You are warmly invited to tour the Academy and meet staff and students from 6pm until 8pm. The Principal, Mr Thomas, will present a welcome address to families in the Main Hall at 6.45pm.

Open Morning – Monday 8 October 2018

Join us for a tour at 9.15, 10.15 or 11.30. No appointment necessary. Tours will last an hour. Parking is available via our Fitzalan Road entrance. If this date is not convenient, you are most welcome to contact us to arrange an appointment to see us at work on a different day of your choice. Recycling never felt this good! We’ll send your schoolbags, polo shirts, skirts and shorts to Malawi to help children get the most out of their education. To find out how you can help, visit:

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RSPCA’s Compassionate Class

A pilot RSPCA scheme that helps children to learn about animal welfare is now being rolled out nationally - and your school could get involved. Earlier this year, the RSPCA launched a pilot teaching resource, Compassionate Class, for schools in Manchester to encourage children to learn about animal welfare. The aim is to inspire the next generation of compassionate individuals and prevent cruelty to animals in the future. Following the huge success of the pilot project, the animal welfare charity is rolling the scheme out nationally and Key Stage 2 classes are being asked to sign up. The resources are designed to fit into the national curriculum covering the PSHE in England and PSE in Wales curriculum plus they support Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural education (SMSC) and other core subjects. The programme uses enquiry-led learning to create debate about animal welfare which is promoted by the interactive resources available for schools who sign up. There will be more resources for schools to try this year and the opportunity to showcase what they have learnt by entering a competition to win the title of ‘The Most Compassionate Class of 2019’. Plus there are a number of visits to RSPCA animal centres to be won so the children can see the RSPCA in action and the animals they care for. For more information, or to sign-up your school, visit www.rspca.org.uk/compassionateclass

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

Staff and students will be delighted to welcome you to their

Open Evening

Thursday 4th October 2018 - 5.00 - 8.00 p.m.

Open Mornings 2018 Tuesday 25th September - 9.00 a.m. Thursday 27th September - 9.00 a.m. Tuesday 9th October - 9.00 a.m. Tuesday 16th October - 9.00 a.m.

Park Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, Hants PO10 8PJ Telephone: 01243 375691 email: office@bourne.org.uk Headteacher: Yvonne Watkins BA (Hons)

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Small classes with nurturing pastoral care Inspiring, affordable education Nursery, Junior, Senior & Sixth Form Central Worthing Boys & girls Minibus routes

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

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Summer Basketball Fun, Brighton Marina, BN2 5UU

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

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

Heroes and Dragons, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE

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

Colour and Collage, Ditchling Museum, BN6 8SP

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

Thurs 2 – Sun 5 Aug

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

Thurs 2 – Thurs 30 Aug Summer Fun, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR

(Thursday only) 11am-3pm. Go along and try all things Roman. There will be hands-on activities for all ages to enjoy. Create clay lamps and coil pots, dress up as a Roman, make your own mosaic design, play some Roman games, and explore the Roman gardens. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Fri 3 Aug

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

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

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

Fri 3 – 31 Aug

Mr Pepper’s Little Learners, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT (Friday only) 10.30am–12.30pm. A fun morning of activbodiamities for children under 4 years old. Charges apply. For more information visit and to book www.amberleymuseum. co.uk

Sat 4 Aug

Pallant House-Party, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ

11am. Join in the mini dance party, take part in activities that highlight the favourite female creatives and much more. Free entry. For more information visit www.pallant.org.uk

Artisan Market, Littlehampton High Street, BN17

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

Sat 4 – Sun 5 Aug

WWI Weekend, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS

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

Hotham Park Country Fair, Bognor Regis, PO21 1HW

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

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

The Loxwood Joust, The Loxwood Meadow, RH14 0AL

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

Celts & Romans! Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR

10am-5pm.Step back in time to when the palace was first built by visiting the Vicus encampment to find out more about daily life in Roman

Britain. Watch the soldiers at training and see who fares best in battle – the Celts or the Romans? For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

Sat 4 – Sat 11 Aug

Workshop: Science Saturdays, Petworth House and Park, GU28 0AE 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm. Take part in spectacular science activities with exciting hands-on experiments by Sublime Science. Charges apply. To book call 03442 491 895 and for more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

Sun 5 Aug

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

Someone to Guide You, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

10am-3pm. Unsure of what that bird is? Friendly guides will be at the brand new Ferry Pool Hide, Pagham Harbour to help you spot and identify the wildlife that you see. For more information visit www.rspb.org. uk/paghamharbour

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Hoakes Island Hoakes Island by Helen and Ian Friel, published by Laurence King is a curious and immersive puzzle mystery book that the whole family will enjoy. Henry Hoakes has gone missing and Hoakes Island Amusement Park is in grave danger. His notebook, a hastily assembled collection of diary entries, notes, puzzles and clues, is the only key to find out what’s happened and stop dastardly developers from knocking down the park. Along with Rita the anteater, Granville the gorilla and a host of other talking animal friends, readers must solve the puzzles and discover keys and clues as they travel around Hoakes Island. It’s a race against time in a quest that only a puzzle master can win. This ingenious and immersive puzzle adventure comes with a fold-out map of Hoakes Island and a special red lens to discover secret messages and clues. Who will solve the mystery and help to save Hoakes Island and the animals who live there? Available now for £10.99 at all good book stores and at www.laurenceking.com Follow us on Instagram - @primarytimesse

Win Family Tickets for British Airways i360

Win a Copy of David Walliams’ New Book

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

Competitions

Competitions The World of David Walliams: Book of Stuff is a spectacularly funny feast of a book jam-packed with exclusive sneak peeks, fun character facts, games and quizzes. It’s the ultimate compendium for super fans, new fans and anyone who enjoys laughing out loud and features the unforgettable cast of characters who have starred in David’s novels over the last ten years. Presented in glorious colour throughout with new illustrations by Tony Ross, this incredibly funny book is bursting with Walliams Wonderment. Fans can learn how to draw like Tony Ross, design their own Walliams book cover and meet Raj in a brand-new comic strip adventure. There’s even exclusive behind-the-scenes content from David Walliams himself. The World of David Walliams: Book of Stuff is available online and from all good book stores for £9.99. Primary Times have five copies of this new book to give away to five lucky readers. For your chance to win, simply tell us the name of the illustrator of the book. See below for entry details.

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

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

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

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Tues 7 – Thurs 9 Aug

Jaguar Day - Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club, Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB

The West Sussex Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club invites you to take your Jaguar or Daimler, along with your family for a great day out. Admire these stunning automobiles, from Classic Jaguars through to modern supercars, and speak to their owners. For information visit www.arundelcastle. org

Sun 5 – Sun 26 Aug

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

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

Mon 6 Aug

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

Mon 6 – Wed 8 Aug

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

9am–12.30pm. Create a pair of adorable pebble creepy crawlies to place in your garden at home and take part in a free wildlife word search activity where you will receive a sticker. Also taking place at the Washington centre. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Tues 7 Aug

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

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

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

2 July - 2 Sept 2018

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

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

Wed 8 Aug

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wed 8 – Fri 10 Aug

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

6pm. These sessions will consist of three different games of Laser Tag, which will last one hour, followed by a delicious meal and a tasty blue slurp juice! You are highly encouraged to dress up as your favourite Fortnite skin during these sessions. To book visit www.out-of-bounds.co.uk

Thurs 9 Aug

Pirates & Princesses, Wey and Arun Canal, Loxwood, RH14 0RH (Also 22 Aug). 11am and 2pm. Help drive the naughty pirates back to the high seas where they belong! Join in the excitement and help defeat the

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Discovery Birds of Prey, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE 10.30am. Learn more about this fascinating group of birds and make a raptor kite to fly at home. Book on 01243 641 508. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

Fri 10 Aug

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

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

Crabbing Competition, Harbour Education Centre, Dell Quay, PO20 7EE

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

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

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

Sat 11 Aug

90th Birthday Party, Littlehampton Museum, BN17 5EW Join in this very special party celebrating Littlehampton Museum’s 90th year. There will be cake, games and activities for all ages. For more information visit www. littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk

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

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

Sat 11 – Sun 12 Aug

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

Steam Through the Ages, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL The London Brighton and South Coast Railway, from which the Bluebell Railway evolved, began life in the 1840s and it is the Victorian Era that Sheffield Park will depict. Horsted Keynes Station will give a flavour of life during the war years of the 1940s while Kingscote will become ‘Kingscote-on-Sea’ a 1960s ‘Seaside’ holiday. To buy tickets visit www.bluebell-railway.com

The Loxwood Joust, The Loxwood Meadow, RH14 0AL 10am-6pm. Step back in time and experience the verve and vigour of a world where lives were harsh and hearts were passionate at this unique, fun and educational day out for all the family. For more information and to book visit www.loxwoodjoust. co.uk

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

Sun 12 Aug

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

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

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

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Tues 14 Aug

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

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

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

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

Tues 14 – Thurs 16 Aug Funshine Days, Place St Maur des Fosses, Bognor Regis, PO21

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

Wed 15 Aug

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

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

Wildlife Wednesday, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

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

Digging for Treasure, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE

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

2 July - 2 Sept 2018

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

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

Fri 17 Aug

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

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

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

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

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

Fri 17 – Sun 19 Aug

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sat 18 – Sun 19 Aug

Family History Weekend, Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB

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

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

Sat 18 – Mon 27 Aug Arundel Festival, Various Locations

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

Sun 19 Aug

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mon 20 Aug

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

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

Mon 20 – Wed 22 Aug Create and Grow Summer Holidays, Squires Garden Centre, Crawley, RH11 8PL

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

Tues 21 Aug

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

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

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

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

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August Crazy Colours, Chichester Cathedral, PO19 1PX

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

Wed 22 Aug

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

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

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

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

Thurs 23 Aug

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

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

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

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

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

CREATing Science, Ditchling Musuem, BN6 8SP

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

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

Fri 24 Aug

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

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

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

Natures Treasure Hunt, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

10.30am. Solve the clues, find the treasures and then use them to create a work of art. Book on 01243 641 508. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

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

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

Sat 25 Aug

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

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

Sat 25 – Sun 26 Aug

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

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

Sat 25 – Mon 27 Aug 12,000 Years of Combat, Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB

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

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

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

Bognor Regis Kite Festival, King George V Playing Fields, Felpham, PO22 7HN

Go along and enjoy a fun Bank Holiday Weekend with live music, children’s entertainment, giant inflatables, rides, kit making workshops, a variety of stalls and lots more. For more information visit http://brkf.org/kite-festival.html

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

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

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

Tues 28 Aug

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

1.30-4pm. Drop in to the house this afternoon and try some of the crafts that would have taken place in the parlour. Includes sewing, spinning and weaving.You can also learn about Tudor plant dyes. All ages welcome. For more information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

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

Wed 29 Aug

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

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

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

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

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August Dinosaurs and Dragons, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE

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

Thurs 30 Aug

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

90th Birthday Arts and Crafts, Littlehampton Museum, BN17 5EW 2-3.30pm. As part of the Museum’s 90th birthday celebrations, you are invited to go along and make your own favourite object out of all the bits and bobs the Museum has lying around. For more information visit www.littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk

Letterpress Poster, Ditchling Museum, BN6 8SP

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

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

Spider-Man, Drusillas Park, Alfriston BN26 5QS

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

Fri 31 Aug

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

11am, 12noon and 1pm. Meet Maggie the Millipede and friends from Our Amazing Animal World. Get up close

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

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

September Sat 1 Sep

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

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

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

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

Sat 1 – Sun 2 Sep

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

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Sat 8 Sep

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

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

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

Big Nibble, Horsham Town Centre, RH12

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

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

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

Sun 2 Sep

Sunday Funday, Brighton Racecourse, BN2 9XZ

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

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

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

Wed 5 Sep

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

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

Fri 7 – Sun 9 Sep

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

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

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

Sat 8 – Sun 9 Sep

Medieval Weekend, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

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

Secrets of the Heath, Petersfield Heath, GU31 4HS

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

Sun 9 Sep

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

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