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HALF TERM FUN • THEATRE • LOCAL NEWS • COMPETITIONS

OCTOBER HALF TERM 2019 14 OCTOBER - 24 NOVEMBER 2019 ISSUE 129

What’s On

What’s On Your family diary for October and November Ongoing Autumn Colours Early Until 27 Oct

Festival of Fungi, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, RH20 2EL

Opening, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, RN22 3QX

9.30am. Beat the crowds with early 9.30am-5pm. Go along and explore autumn mornings as Sheffield Park the wooded heath in search of glows with brilliant displays of reds, fairy tale fungi like the red and oranges, purples and greens all white-spotted fly agaric and delicate reflected back in the mirror-like lakes. amethyst deceiver toadstools. For more information visit www. Suggested donation applies. For more nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-parkdetails visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPul and-garden

Until 2 Nov

Pond Dipping, WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, BN18 9PB

(Sat and Sun only) 11am-1pm, 2-4pm. Grab a net to fish out some wild wonders in the Pond Explorer Station with the WWT Learning team. For more details visit www. wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/arundel

Until 3 Nov

Halloween Special, Phileas Fogg’s World of Adventures, Brighton, BN1 8AF

(Selected dates). Three special family-friendly Halloween activities through a series of four-dimensional themed sets. Trick – a frightening tour of dark and smoky Victorian London (ages 8+), Treat – travel from Japan on-board a ship, take a stint in jail, visit the wild west (ages 3+), Horrible Mysteries – board a train and learn fun gruesome facts (ages 5+). For more details visit www. phileasfoggsworldofadventures.co.uk.

Wings and Whiskers Trail, Petworth House and Park, GU28 9LR

11am-5pm. Go on a trail both indoors and out and meet some of the animals of Petworth. From the deer to the bats and even the animals immortalised in art, can you find them all? Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth-houseand-park

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

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

Until 31 Dec

Explorers Trail, Marwell Zoo, Winchester, SO21 1JH

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

Until 26 Mar

Wildlife Walkabout, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, RH20 2EL

on the nature reserve. In the early autumn, search for migrating birds including waders on the pools and flycatchers along the hedgerows. For more details visit www.rspb.org.uk/ PTPul

October From 1 Oct

Autumn Colours, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG As the air turns crisp and a rich display of autumn colour envelops the countryside, pack your walking boots or wellies and head to Hever

Until 10 Nov

Poetry Trail, Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE

10am-5pm. Learn more about the trees and plants in the garden by following the poetry trail based on the William Morris poem Tapestry Tree. Free event. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/standen-houseand-garden

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Until 10 Dec

10am-12noon. Join the friendly guides Guided Garden Walk, on this regular gentle ramble as Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB you look for the seasonal highlights 11.15am-12.15pm, 1.45-2.45pm. Go along for a guided walk around the gardens led by experienced and knowledgeable garden rangers. Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. Free event, admission applies. For details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

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Castle to enjoy the crunch of leaves underfoot and spectacular autumn tints. For more details and to book visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Thurs 17 Oct

Stargazing Party, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

(Also 29 Nov and 6 Dec) Experience the lovely nature reserve by night, Pulborough Brooks is a great place to admire the star-studded skies, and spot constellations and planets. Charges apply. To book visit www. rspb.org.uk/PTPul

Woodland Walk: Ranger’s Choice, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB 11am-12.30pm. Enjoy a walk as autumn arrives and the woodland changes to reveal beautiful colours in the tree canopy and vegetation beneath. Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/nymans

Fri 18 Oct

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

(Also 27 Oct, 23 Nov). 7.30pm. Find out when are the best times to see the Northern Lights, where the best places are to see them, and when they might once again be visible from Southern England. Ages 6+. For more details and to buy tickets visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Sat 19 – Thurs 31 Oct

Halloween Half Term Fun, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Prepare to be spooked at Haunted Hever. Enjoy a vast array of spooktacular events such as spooky storytelling, craft activities and a scarecrow scavenger hunt. Sink your teeth into a sweet treat at the deadly delicious biscuit decorating workshop or take part in the fancy dress competition. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Sat 19 Oct – Sun 3 Nov Ascarium, SEA LIFE Brighton, BN2 1TB

Join in this October Half Term and follow the immersive trail to find the missing potion ingredients hidden throughout the displays. Deliver the ingredient list directly to the spooky Sea Witch in her lair, who will reward brave guests for their help with an exclusive reward. For more information visit www.visitsealife. com/brighton

Sun 20 Oct

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

3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium for a guided tour of some of the celestial wonders which are on view during the autumn months. Ages 6+. For more details and to buy tickets visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Autumn Industrial Trains, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, BN18 9LT

Final chance this season to see narrow gauge action on the Museum’s railway, plus demonstration runs with the road machines contractors’ monorail. With resident steam trains, enjoy riding the railway around the site. For more details visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Thurs 24 Oct – Sat 2 Nov

Tree & Wood, Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Horsham, RH13 6PP (Selected dates). Take a night time journey into the stories, sounds and songs of our forests. A truly unique immersive experience of physical performances, music, song, soundscapes and light installations. For more information call 01403 750 220 or visit www.thecapitolhorsham. com

Fri 25 Oct

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

7.30pm. As the nights grow longer, with the giant planet Jupiter now becoming visible to the east in the late evening sky, go along to the Planetarium for a guided tour of some of the celestial wonders which are on view during the Autumn months. For more information and to book visit www.southdowns.org.uk

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Congratulations on reaching the first half term of the new school year. Hopefully by now school is really familiar and you’re ready for the half term. As usual we’ve searched high and low for fun ideas that are around for the October half term. Lots of them are free to enter so do take a look. Our listings are prepared quite a while in advance which is why we always include contact details. Do double-check before going to any event, we would hate you to be disappointed. If you do go to any of our listings please remember to mention you saw them in Primary Times! With the fireworks season upon us it seemed a good time to remind you about Firework safety. Thank you to Child Action Prevention Trust for their advice. For further information visit www.capt.org.uk 1. Make sure children stand at a safe distance from the bonfire. 2. Keep everyone well back from the display. 3. Never return to a lit firework. 4. Never throw fireworks. 5. Keep fireworks in a closed metal box. 6. Always follow the instructions when using fireworks.

Contents

inside this issue.... What’s On.................................2 News.........................................4 Family Theatre..........................6 Places Leisure Competition..........9 Autumn Days Out..................... 10 Competitions........................... 21 All Your Own Work!.................23 Halloween at Phileas Fogg....24

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Family Theatre

21 – 22 Dec

Star in the Jar

When a little boy stumbles across a special star, he puts it in a jar and takes it on adventures. But the poor star misses its home... Can the little boy and his big sister find a way to send the star safely back? Ages 3-8.

Minerva Chichester Box Office: 01243 781 312 Until 15 Nov

Family Theatre Box Office: 01403 750 220 15 – 19 Oct

You Wouldn’t Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy!

Join Mr Dilly on a fearfully funny tour into the afterlife of the Ancient Egyptians! Learn how to pull a mummy’s brain out through its nose and other disgusting things you’d rather not know. Ages 7+.

28 – 29 Oct

The Gruffalo, The Witch and The Warthog

Julia Donaldson presents a show featuring Room on the Broom, The Magic Paintbrush, The Ugly Five, Superworm, The Gruffalo and The Cook and the King. The cast of five, including Julia’s guitar-playing husband Malcolm, bring Julia’s stories to life with songs, puppetry and a touch of magic. Ages 4-10.

1 Nov

Milkshake! Live – Milkshake Monkey’s Musical

Be part of this fantastic production as you learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite Milkshake friends, and watch as the music, the lights, the costumes and stage come together. With great Milkshake friends, anything is possible.

Chichester Festival Box Office: 01243 781 312 14 – 29 Dec

The Wizard of Oz

Don your ruby slippers and join Chichester Festival Youth Theatre as they journey along the yellow brick road in a wonderful adventure for all the family.

14 Oct - 24 Nov ‘19

Hawth Crawley

Box Office: 01293 553 636 19 Oct

Peter & The Wolf

This family concert by Sergei Prokofiev is a perennial favourite and is suitable for all ages. It engages with the audience throughout and helps children to enjoy the experience of going to a concert.

22 – 26 Oct

Annie

The smash-hit production of

Annie comes to Crawley direct from London’s West End. Brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage, but her luck soon changes…

16 Nov

Hey Diddle Diddle

Ever wondered how a cow jumped over the moon? Or why the dish ran away with the spoon? Brilliant puppetry and lots of laughter, a wild and musical celebration about the importance of imagination. Ages 3+.

The Wizard of Oz

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The Gruffalo

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Pavilion Worthing

Box Office: 01903 206 206 18 – 20 Oct

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger. Ages 3+.

29 Nov – 5 Jan

Cinderella

Poor downtrodden Cinderella lives a life of misery, bullied and bossed around by her divalicious stepsisters. But with her best friend Buttons by her side and the magical help of her Fairy Godmother, will Cinderella make it to the ball and back again before Midnight?

Dick Whittington

Stunning dancing, lavish costumes, much-loved music and crystal clear story-telling make this sparkling show a Christmas treat for everyone! Suitable for all ages (including those with special needs).

29 Nov

Join Dotty the Elf, Dasher the Reindeer, Jack Frost and Pompom the Penguin in a fun, festive, musical adventure to help fix the Christmas calendar and get Santa’s Christmas Countdown started – plus remember to bring your Christmas letter to post in Santa’s special post box! Ages 2-7.

Ropetackle Shoreham-by-Sea

Box Office: 01273 464 440

ase of the dragons do? Ages 3-10.

30 – 31 Oct

The Scarecrows’ Wedding

This epic love story promises wit, drama and wedding bells! Packed with live music and laughter, this is one hour of magic that you and your children will never forget!

10 Nov

Snow Play

When Mr Green comes back home from his Christmas holidays and finds that Mr White has moved in, it’s the start of a brrrrilliant series of adventures as Mr White makes it snow all over, even inside the house!

23 Nov

Dick Whittington is the purrrfect pantomime adventure, with spectacular sets and costumes, amazing special effects and a genuinely funny script.

The Nutcracker

be the best value-formoney pantomime on the South Coast.

Santa’s Christmas Countdown

6 Dec – 5 Jan

17 Dec

The UK’s number one tributes to global superstar Ariana Grande & kids’ sensation JoJo Siwa together in the most exciting new pop production of 2019!

A fun-packed show, full of Enjoy laughter, spectacle and the show! traditional pantomime And don’t nonsense. With a little something for forget to say everyone, this has to you saw it in

3 – 15 Dec

Capitol Horsham

A Tribute to Ariana and JoJo

11 Dec – 4 Jan

The Butterfly Lion When Bertie is sent away from the African farm of his childhood to school in England, he leaves behind not only his beloved mother and the beautiful land, swarming with wildlife, but also his best friend – a white lion he rescued as a cub. Ages 7+.

30 Oct

Eggs on Legs

Regis Centre Bognor Regis

Meet a family of zany Eggs on Legs, living in a lost pocket of the globe. One day the wind blows a huge egg into their tree and they are excited to play with it. But what happens if it hatches and can they protect it from the slithery snake? Ages 3-8.

Box Office: 01243 861 010 28 Oct

13 - 31 Dec

There was an Old Woman who Swallowed a Fly

Magic mirrors, seven little men, poisoned apples and an enchanted Princess tell the classic story of Snow White. All this and the usual mayhem and twists you expect from a Shoreham panto too.

Relive the delights of this most charming of tales complete with a

Snow White

FAMILY FUN

AT THE HAWTH! Tue 22 - Sat 26 October

ANNIE

The smash hit musical starring Lesley Joseph as Miss Hannigan. Fri 1 November 2pm

sing-a-long-a greatest showman Join in with all your favourite songs at a screening of this film favourite. Sat 16 November 11am

Hey diddle diddle

A hilarious take on the classic nursery rhyme with music & puppetry. Fri 6 December - Sun 5 January

Dick whittington

Fun-packed family pantomime starring Gemma Hunt (CBeebies’ Swashbuckle) and David Ribi (Channel 5’s Milkshake). Tue 17 December 5pm

THE NUTCRACKER

Let’s All Dance present a family friendly version of this festive treat. Sat 21 & Sun 22 Dec 11am & 1pm

Star in the jar

A warm-hearted story with music about the friendship between siblings. Wed 5 & Thu 6 February

PEPPA PIG'S BEST DAY EVER!

A road-trip full of adventure with all your favourite characters.

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What’s On

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

October Family Night Hike, Buchan Country Park, Crawley, RH11 9HQ

5.30-7.30pm. Join a Ranger for a 30 minute after dark stroll (take along a torch if you like), enjoy hot drinks and marshmallows around the campfire and a torchlight procession back to the Countryside Centre. Meet at the Countryside Centre. For more information visit www. westsussex.gov.uk

Sat 26 Oct

Firewalk, Bognor Regis Town Football Club, PO21 2TY

This Halloween St Wilfrid’s Hospice are offering an exciting way to have fun and support their work. Choose a 4 metre stroll over hot coals or a 2 metre amble over Lego bricks, or if you’re feeling particularly brave, do both. Food and refreshments available, with family disco to follow. For more information visit www. stwh.co.uk

Artisan Market – Bonfire Special, High Street, Littlehampton

10am-4pm. Unique gifts, local produce, live music, arts and crafts and more. For more information visit www.facebook.com/pg/ LittlehamptonArtisan

Traditional Bonfire Night Celebrations, Seafront, Littlehampton

7-10pm. A traditional torchlight parade culminating in a mammoth bonfire and spectacular fireworks. Programmes with detailed timings and route information can be purchased in the weeks leading up to the event from shops throughout Littlehampton. For more information visit www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk

Sat 26 – Sun 27 Oct

Halloween Family Sleepover, The Novium, Chichester, PO19 1QH

Stay overnight for a special spooky Halloween sleepover in October Half Term. For more information visit www.thenovium.org

Sat 26 Oct – Sun 3 Nov Get Creative, Arundel Museum, BN18 9PA

10am-4pm. Supporting the Big Draw and Bodleflodes exhibition, Get Creative is a children’s drawing activity. Small charge applies. For more information visit www. arundelmuseum.org.

Autumn Family Trail, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

Pumpkins with a range of funny faces and silly expressions will be dotted around the garden. Mark as many as you can on your trail sheet to claim your prize at the end. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans.

14 Oct - 24 Nov ‘19

Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

Visit the little pop-up pumpkin patch in the garden where you can join a pumpkin rolling race or challenge your friends and family to a game of pumpkin skittles. How many pumpkins can you find on a hunt around the garden? Go to the potting shed 1.30-4.30pm for more pumpkin inspired fun. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ nymans.

Potions Trail, Uppark House and Garden, South Harting, GU31 5QR

10am-3pm. Take along your little witches and warlocks, dressed in Halloween costume, to learn fun facts about nature while exploring Uppark’s leafy autumnal grounds. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/uppark-houseand-garden

October Half Term Fun, Wakehurst Place, RH17 6TN

Plenty of fun for all the family during October Half Term with a range of activities including art, games and a trail. Some activities require booking in advance. For more information visit www.kew.org/wakehurst

Uncover Nocturnal Nature, Arundel WWT Centre, BN18 9PB

Explore the ‘Nocturnal Nature’ of the wicked wetlands in the safety of daylight! Discover more about night-time nature with an owl pellet dissections workshop, a Batty Trail and Creepy Crafts. Capture tiny creatures at the Pond Explorer too. For more information and workshop times visit www.wwt.org.uk/wetlandcentres/arundel

Witches and Wizards, Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes Station, RH17 7BB

Bluebell Railway is inviting all witches and wizards, ghosts and ghouls, to a spooky gathering this October Half Term. Head to Horsted Keynes Station for Halloween fun and games, including a fancy dress competition, crafty fun, and much more. Catch a steam train from Sheffield Park or East Grinstead to join in the fun. For more information visit www.bluebellrailway.co.uk

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Spellbinding Halloween, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP 10am-5pm. Join the Borde Hill Academy of Witches & Wizards and help Sapphire, the Witch’s Cat regain her magical powers on a bewitching garden trail full of spells, potions and mystery… Different activities 11am3pm on each day, including crafts, stories, pumpkin carving competition and magic. For more information visit www.bordehill.co.uk

Trick or Treat Trail, Horsham Town Centre

Take part in this year’s spooktastic Trick or Treat Trail around Horsham Town Centre this October Half Term. Prizes to be won! Organised by the Rotary Club of Horsham and featuring some of Horsham’s fantastic local businesses. Pick up a form from participating businesses. For more information visit www. horshamtimewellspent.co.uk

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

Enjoy spooktacular photo opportunities and Halloween displays around the park.Visit the ‘Warthogs’ Hall of Mystery and Magic and tour around the monstrous rooms of fun. Meet ghostly characters and Esme the spooky witch who will be leading interactive storytelling sessions. For more information visit www.marwell. org.uk

Sun 27 Oct

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

(Also 18 Oct and 23 Nov). 3.30pm. Journey north to the frozen wastes of the Arctic Circle and watch electrified particles from the Sun spiralling down into the upper atmosphere, where they generate the wonderful colours of the Aurora Borealis or ‘Northern Lights’. For more information visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Sussex Street Food of the Year: The Finals, Carfax, Horsham 11am-4pm. Entrance is free and visitors will be able to enjoy live music, boutique shopping, pop up bars and artisan products, whilst soaking up the fantastic foodie atmosphere as ten of the very best Sussex street food vendors battle it out to see who wins the coveted trophy. For more information visit www. horshamtimewellspent.co.uk

Mon 28 Oct

All Aboard – A Tour of the Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP (Also 31 Oct). 11.30am. A flight of fancy to explore our planetary neighbours. From hot little Mercury,

closest planet to the Sun, past cloudcovered Venus, beautiful blue Earth, strong and red Mars - head for the outer planets. For more information visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Make a Monster!, The Novium, Chichester, PO19 1QH A drawing workshop with Aaron Blecha, the creator of the new exhibition ‘Aliens, Zombies & Monsters! The Weird World of Aaron Blecha’. For more information visit www.thenovium.org

Mon 28 –Wed 30 Oct

Halloween Spooktacular, Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester, PO18 0JP 10am-4pm. Join in for some spooky fun in the Woodland Walk with ghosts, zombies, witches and ghoulish games. For more information visit www. aldingbournetrust.org/events

Mon 28 Oct – Fri 1 Nov Halloween Events, Out of Bounds, Angmering, BN16 4NB

(Selected Dates). Try out the Fangtastic Open Laser Sessions this Halloween and turn your space warriors into zombie warriors. Ages 5-12. Alternatively, prepare for the Frightfully Fun Family Ticket Event on Friday. A great eerie evening for all ages. For more information visit www.out-ofbounds.co.uk

Halloween Half Term Activities, Weald & Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU

11am-3pm. Children of all ages can channel their excitement and energy into a range of hands-on activities and outdoor trails with a Halloween theme. Activities vary daily and plan to include pumpkin carving, face painting, leaf clay dish, playdough, floating ghosts, string mummies and more. For more information visit www.wealddown.co.uk

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

Get an army ‘tattoo’, try your hand at spear practice and see if you can earn your keep as a new recruit. Sign up with the recruitment officer and learn to write your name in Latin before completing a range of tasks to ‘earn’ a day’s pay. For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

Create and Grow Spooky Half Term, Squires Garden Centre, Crawley (RH11 8PL) and Washington (RH20 3BP) 10am-4pm. Keep your little ghouls entertained this half term at Squires Garden Centre. Children can paint a bat tealight holder, create a scratch art mask or take part in a ghost pursuit around the garden centre. Different activity each day. Fancy dress is welcome. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

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“Party Time.” It’s time to celebrate with Clip n’ Climb, Pool Parties, Bouncy Castle and more Visit our website for more information

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plans when you don’t know what the weather’s going to be like. One of the delights of skating at Crawley Ice Rink is that it’s under cover and even if the snow is gently falling outside, you’re not going to find yourself sliding into a snow drift. While Grandma watches, sipping her hot chocolate, she’s not going to get soaked to the skin by a rainstorm. Why not make a day of it? Stay for lunch. Crawley Ice Rink have teamed up with Smith & Western, literally a few steps from their front door, where you can buy sumptuous food and hot drinks to warm yourselves up. Look out for the special offers with your purchases. Tilgate Park has plenty to offer. After lunch maybe you could investigate the Nature Centre, finish off your shopping at the Christmas market or even visit Santa in his Grotto. For more information, visit www.crawleyicerink.co.uk.

Happy Halloween and More days out...

Street Food Finals

Crawley Ice Rink Crawley Ice Rink is returning to the town this winter season. In a new location at Tilgate Park the rink is ideally situated at the entrance to the park on Titmus Drive, in front of Smith and Western Restaurant and a short walk from Tilgate Park’s Magical Christmas. The rink is open 7 days a week from 12.30pm Monday – Friday through the school term and 10am weekends and throughout the school holidays (excluding Christmas Day). It’s there from 23 November to 5 January. Sessions start on every hour and are 45 minutes in duration, with skate aids available for hire for smaller children. With off-peak prices from £7, please contact the team info@crawleyicerink.co.uk for special rates for schools and community groups. It’s become quite a tradition in England to go skating at Christmas but it’s hard to make

Horsham Town at half term is a fun place to visit with loads going on for kids and adults alike. Markets on Thursday and Saturday in Carfax have Taste Explorers Street Food menus for smaller appetites with the exciting Sussex Street Food finals on Sunday 27 October, giving families the chance to sample the latest and greatest street food in portions designed to encourage grazing. On Halloween itself the Carfax will host a Halloween party for younger ones with storytelling and entertainers with make and do activities organised by Horsham Family and Children’s Centre and Horsham Churches Together. There will also be a Halloween fancy dress parade and prizes starting at 2pm from Bishopric Stream (Swan Walk if wet) so come dressed for scary success. Throughout the week the famous Horsham Rotary Trick or Treat trail will

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Dare you risk Les Chaudrons Infernaux… bubble, bubble, toil and trouble? Watch out, you’re not alone! Phantoms whirl around you in the darkness. The Pict awaits Young Gauls in the Village of the Indomitables for an animated story-telling session with plenty of surprises.

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Take a flight in BA i360’s giant pumpkin this Halloween and see their spooktacular display of decorated pumpkins on board the British Airways i360 Viewing Tower. Carved by local school children and artists they will be sure to entertain and delight your little ones, and hopefully give you plenty of inspiration for some family fun carving at home. BA i360 is picking the best from the pumpkin patch to display on the Pod, but after your flight make sure to admire all the runners up on the Upper Deck. The display will be available to all visitors booking BA i360 flights from 31 October to Sunday 3 November, so carve out some time this half term to go and visit. If you would like to see your pumpkin displayed, simply carve it at home and drop it off to BA i360 by midday on Wednesday 30 October. The competition features four categories for ages 5 – 8, 9 – 11, 12 – 15 and over 16s. Each category will have two runners up prizes and one winner. Winning entrants will be invited to take a BA i360 flight on Halloween to see their design. The winner of each category will receive some spellbinding prizes, including four BA i360 annual passes worth up to £120. Runners up will each receive two annual passes worth up to £60. For more information, please visit www.britishairwaysi360.com.

How do you fancy crossing the Channel for your Halloween treat this year? In the space of a decade, Peur sur le Parc (Fear in the Park) has become an unmissable event at Parc Asterix during Halloween and the half term holidays. Once again this year, from 5 October to 3 November, Parc Asterix will undergo a metamorphosis and become a permanent show featuring monsters and terrifying creatures. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Peur sur le Parc, a massive surprise awaits those who love to be afraid - head for The Catacombs, the new haunted house at Parc Asterix! A system of traffic lights shows the level of scariness in the different zones of the park: ‘Slightly scary’ for the youngest, ‘Moderately frightening’ for all the family and ‘Absolutely terrifying’ for the most daring. For young Gauls who want to transform themselves, The Workshop of Curiosities offers a make-up workshop. A plant world can be discovered in the Forêt d’Idéfix. Little ones can follow the trail of a living garden. Vegetation will have pride of place with largerthan-life creatures. In Le Chemin des Sorciers, under the influence of a terrible spell, the Nationale Primary 7 train goes crazy and whisks you off on its ancient rattle Times Half Term Oct 2019 190x135mm.pdf 1 26/09/2019 20:05:12 traps for a ride packed with pitfalls, witches, wizards and pumpkins.

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return with over 20 businesses across town taking part and offering the chance of a treat whilst you explore what the town has to offer just in time for Christmas. Looking ahead to December the town will have a brilliant projection show in Market Square – Light Up Horsham - from 30 November every day with shows between 4 and 8pm as part of Horsham District Year of Culture 2019. For more information, please visit www. horshamtimewellspent.co.uk.

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For children, Halloween is the one day in the year when they can dress up as a ghoul and receive free sweets. However, knowing who they can safely trick-or-treat can be a source of worry for parents.

Discover the magic of the ocean with SEALIFE Brighton’s 5,500 amazing creatures, and explore their new Ocean Display as it transitions from day to night, an experience which is a first for the UK. Dance along bio florescent tropical shorelines and marvel in the beauty of coral reefs. Explore the caves of the deep and imagine yourself as a lionfish.

To ensure children can enjoy the occasion, and ease the minds of parents, Phileas Fogg’s World of Adventures in Brighton is hosting three special, family friendly, Halloween activities through its series of four-dimensional themed sets. Trick – have a frightening tour of dark and smoky Victorian London. The 30-minute experience is a spooky, gruesome and ghoulish walk through the capital’s streets. Suitable for children from eight years old, it costs £12.50 per person. Treat - Travel from Japan, on-board a ship, take a stint in jail, visit the wild west, travel through a vortex and end in the royal throne room finding treats along the way. Suitable for children age three up, the experience lasts 40 minutes and costs £12.50 per person. Horrible Mysteries – Board a train and take a trip through Venice, Egypt, the jungle and on to India. On the trip you will touch and smell the world of mysteries and learn fun gruesome facts from a plague doctor in Venice through to a mummification in an Egyptian tomb. The attraction is suitable for children from five years old, lasts 40 minutes and costs £9.95 per person. Graham Owen, Director of Phileas Fogg, told Primary Times, “We are offering three Halloween experiences for families to enjoy safely. From the slightly scary to some gory facts, there’s fun for everyone with plenty of sweets topping the encounters off.” These day time activities will take place every day until 3 November and can be booked online at www.phileasfoggsworldofadventures. co.uk.

Haunting Halloween Trail and Craft Activities Join the spooky Halloween fun at West Dean Gardens near Chichester between 31 October and 3 November and follow the Halloween Trail through the award-winning Gardens. Children who complete the trail will get a mouth-watering chocolate prize.You can also make spooky Halloween paper bunting with artist and West Dean College of Arts and Conservation short course tutor, Tracey Bush. See the Spring Garden, Pergola and surrounding landscape, transformed by glorious autumn colours as you explore. The Gardens Restaurant offers delicious, freshly prepared breakfasts (from 9am at weekends), lunches and afternoon tea, perfect for boosting energy levels before or after the Halloween trail. Children’s meals are also available. Entry for children costs £5 and includes all activities. See the website for times and adult entry prices. Book your Halloween tickets in advance at www.westdeangardens.org.uk. 12

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Visit SEALIFE Brighton over Halloween to dive into the creepy deep from 19 October – 3 November with the return of their Ascarium trails and experiences this Halloween. Follow the immersive trail to find the missing potion ingredients hidden throughout the displays, and deliver the ingredient list directly to the sea witch, who will reward brave guests for their help with an exclusive treat. Guests can return later in the year and discover LEGO® at SEALIFE Brighton from 9 November – 8 December. Let your creativity run wild as you make your way round their drawing, colouring and building stations. Also, with the UK’s largest collection of sharks and rays under one roof including Black Tip Reef Sharks, Zebra Sharks and Honeycomb Stingrays, amongst many others, there are hundreds of reasons to visit. Guests can buy a full price ticket and get unlimited entry for the rest of 2019 completely free. Tickets are £15 for children and £20.50 for adults. For more information, please visit www.visitsealife.com.

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Follow the fun Halloween trail to win a mouth-watering chocolate prize and make spooky Halloween paper bunting Entry for children £5.00 and includes all activities. See website for times and adult entry prices.

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Looking for something spooktacular to do over the October Half Term? Halloween fun is coming to the Aldingbourne Country Centre on Monday 28,Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 October. Prepared to be scared and take part in some frightening fun and ghoulish games – but look out for the zombies, ghosts and witches as you go around the woods! Enjoy the bouncy castle, spooky story time and a non-scary Halloween hunt. The Halloween event will be held from 10am–4pm, and is included in the £6 per person entry fee.Visit the website www.aldingbournetrust.org for more information.

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Halloween Spooktacular Monday 28th, Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th October 10am - 4pm Join us in the Woodland Walk for some spooky fun with our Ghosts, Zombies, Witches and Ghoulish Games.

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A Magical Night-time Adventure at Leonardslee Gardens Tree and Wood, an atmospheric new show from Jony Easterby, is coming to the beautiful surroundings of Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens in West Sussex this half term as part of the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019. Running from Thursday 24 October to Saturday 2 November (excluding 28 October), Tree and Wood offers families the chance to experience something exciting, intriguing, and memorable during half term and beyond. Show start times range from 5.30pm to 8pm. Audiences will experience physical performance, traditional song, electro-acoustic music and striking light installations exploring the tangible experience of trees – smell, touch, sight, sounds – using the magical forest surroundings as its backdrop during dusk and nightfall. Listen out too for the remarkable vocal talents of Emily Williams, half of the acclaimed Welsh/American duo ‘Ember’. The show is produced by Jony Easterby, creator of Brighton Festival’s ‘For the Birds’ and artistic contributor to the hugely popular Glow Wild at Wakehurst Place. Tickets cost from £12.50 and you can book through the Capitol Theatre website www.thecapitolhorsham.com or call the box office on 01403 750 220. Over 550 events are taking place in this Horsham District Year of Culture so check what else catches your eye at www.hdculture2019. co.uk or follow them on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

Half Term at Nymans This half term the pop-up pumpkin patch makes a return visit. Join in with some pumpkin themed activities and games in the garden. Drop into the Potting Shed each afternoon between 1.30pm and 4.30pm where you can have a go at making pumpkin inspired lanterns. Have some muddy fun in the garden hunting pumpkins, where you’ll be taking on fun seasonal challenges. Pumpkins with funny faces and silly expressions will be dotted around the garden. Mark off as many as you can on your trail sheet to claim a prize at the end. Have a go too at building a den, ticking off one of your 50 Things or geocaching in the adjoining woodland. Leap into a fantasy world with a new exhibition of work from legendary illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake. The exhibition and new programme of activities begins on Saturday 26 October and runs until April, with special events and activities planned for Christmas.

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The exhibition features illustrations kindly on loan from Sir Quentin’s archive, including the joyful antics of ‘The Story of the Dancing Frog’ and voyages of imagination in ‘The Green Ship’. There’s also a chance to find out more about how Quentin draws, with a recreation of his studio and an opportunity to practise your own drawing technique. Over Christmas, Nymans is taking inspiration from ‘The Story of the Dancing Frog’ with froggy sculptures throughout the garden, created by Wild in Art, their partners in last year’s Snowdog art trail. Get creative in the Potting Shed with a series of hands-on Christmas

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A Magical Christmas at Tilgate Park Back for 2019, Tilgate Park’s Magical Christmas is set to return on selected dates from Friday 29 November. Tickets are now on sale! Follow the Magical Maze walkway leading to Santa’s Grotto and Mrs Claus’s Bakery and onto the Elves Workshop. If you want longer with Santa then book a Brunch with Santa where he will be making a grand entrance and hosting a story time on the carpet. Children who visit Santa’s Grotto, Brunch or Mrs Claus will receive a ticket to exchange for a gift of their choice, a craft session with the elves and free entry to the Nature Centre. There’s no need to pre-book for Mrs Claus’s Bakery although early booking for Santa is recommended. The vibrant Christmas market will have a great choice of hot food and drink, a well-stocked bar, gifts and craft, live performances, Once Upon a Time theatrical experience where you’ll meet favourite classic fairy tale characters and much, much more. Visit www.TilgateParkChristmas.co.uk for more information on the attractions and to book for Santa and Once Upon a Time. Alongside the Magical Christmas, the Crawley Ice Rink will be visiting Tilgate Park from 23 November. Booking will open soon. For more information, see www.crawleyicerink.co.uk . 14

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makes. In the gallery, the festive fun continues with some seasonal pieces from Sir Quentin’s illustrations for an edition of A Christmas Carol. Storyteller Jason Buck will be bringing tales from the wondrous world of Sir Quentin Blake to life in the gallery too (timed tickets). Normal admission applies. Trail £1, Christmas craft £3, storytelling donations welcome. No booking is required. For more information about activities at Nymans please visit www.nationaltrust.org/nymans.

Haunted Halloween Fun at Hever Castle Prepare to be spooked this Halloween at Haunted Hever between 19 and 31 October. Join the ghostly storytelling, take part in the Halloween craft activity, follow the scarecrow scavenger hunt around the grounds and sink your teeth into a sweet treat at the deadly delicious biscuit decorating workshop (for a small additional charge).

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Don your scariest outfit to take part in the fancy dress costume competition (with prizes for the best dressed) and finish your creepy creation off with a freakish face paint (for a small additional charge). To find out more about the events and activities at Hever Castle and about opening times, visit www.hevercastle.co.uk.

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Monster Fun at Marwell this Half Term This October Half Term, Marwell Zoo in Hampshire will be home to some frightening new species as little monsters are invited to join in some ‘monster fun’ around its 140-acre park. From 26 October to 3 November, guests can take part in a free monster trail and track down 12 hidden monsters around the zoo. The colourful illustrated beasts include a panteater, spitopotamus and a scary scornbill to name but a few. Other complimentary activities include broomstick flying with Marwell’s resident and wise old wizard Lowedolf, where children can earn their level four licence, and spooky story telling with Esme the friendly witch. Dressed up little monsters, witches and wizards are also invited to help Lowedolf and Esme conjure up a spell in a giant magical cauldron each day. For a keepsake to take home, optional extras such as wand decorating or monster making are available for £1 each. For more information, visit www.marwell.org.uk/halloween Photo credit: Marwell Zoo

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Worthing Ice Rink Returns Worthing Ice Rink is set to return to Steyne Gardens again in November, and this year it is bigger and better than ever. Opening the doors on 9 November the rink is open every day (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day) until 23 February. The ice rink is under a huge marquee, which means the whole family can enjoy skating whatever the weather. With their onsite cafe serving hot drinks and food to warm you up, they can cater for children’s parties and corporate events. Off peak prices start from £7.25, with discounted rates for schools and community groups. Worthing Ice Rink will also run a children’s skate school before the rink opens on a Saturday and Sunday morning. Contact them for further details. For more information, please visit www.worthingicerink. com or email info@worthingicerink.com.

Halloween and Christmas at Amberley Museum Take the kids to Amberley Museum this October Half Term for a day of fun, learning and history. Join in with their children’s printing activities during the half term from Wednesday 30 October to Friday 1 November. Older children can take a ride on the haunted Ghost Train where there will be actors ready to jump out and scare you. Prebooking is necessary for this event. If the Ghost Train isn’t for you, why not take a ride on the historic bus instead?

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For more information about all of the Museum’s events, please visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk.

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make their own magic wand. On Wednesday 30 October and Friday 1 November children can get up close and personal with a scary, hairy, creepy crawly, whilst on Thursday 31 October Professor Hiccup will captivate with his magic shows. Half term will end with a bang on Sunday 3 November with Explosive Reaction Shows and children can get stuck into making their own slime to take home. After all the excitement, tired souls can revive their spirits at the Gardeners’ Retreat Café serving tasty snacks and warming drinks. There will be a small extra charge for some of the activities, plus admission. Please see the website www.bordehill.co.uk for full details or call 01444 450 326. Photo credit: Alex Rickard Photography

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This Halloween half term go along to the Borde Hill Academy of Witches and Wizards and help Sapphire the Witch’s Cat regain her magical powers on a bewitching Garden trail full of spells, potions and mystery. From 26 October to 3 November, young visitors will receive a treat from the Magica de Spell, the Head Witch, in her lair if they complete all the challenges to return Sapphire’s magical powers in time for the Borde Hill Crystal Ball. The cost is £2 per trail plus admission, to include a spellbinding prize (free to Friends). There’s a bewitching concoction of activities to keep young witches and wizards entertained throughout half term. On 27 October you can carve a pumpkin masterpiece to add to a line of lit pumpkins threading through the Garden during the ‘Pumpkin Glow’ event later that afternoon. There will be spellbinding storytelling for families on Monday 28 October and on Tuesday 29 October creative hands can

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To get in the festive mood, take a ride on the Museum’s narrow gauge railway to visit Father Christmas in his grotto this December. Each child will even receive a gift to get them ready for the big day. There is also plenty to see and many interactive parts around the 36 acre Museum including pottery and wood turners. Don’t forget to visit the Museum’s market stalls, enjoy children’s crafts and take a frosty stroll on the Family Christmas Trail whilst you’re there. Pre-booking online is required to meet Father Christmas.

Wednesday 30th October - Friday 1st November Children's Printing Activities

Take a train ride to visit Father Christmas in his Grotto and each Child will receive a gift.

Visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk for more details! Online booking required for 'Meet Father Christmas'

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Visit the Academy of Witches & Wizards and help Sapphire the Witch’s Cat regain her magical powers on a daily Garden trail*. * £2 plus admission to include a prize (FREE to Friends)

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Forest School Adventure Learn how to light a fire without matches, build a shelter to sleep in, cook on a fire, hunt for bugs and much more. Forest School Adventure is the ultimate guide for children of how to interact with nature and gain outdoor skills to bring them closer to the natural environment. There is something for all ages; younger children can be immersed in messy play and crafts, whilst older ones can learn more complex skills such as sourcing water and how to light a fire safely. Filled with simple steps children can learn how to build shelters, identify plants and tie different knots which will help them to gain knowledge on what it is like to survive in the outdoors. This advice is given by authors Naomi Walmsley and Dan Westall who are bushcraft experts and educators with the passion for teaching others how to get the most of the great outdoors safely. Having undertaken a five-month Stone-Age immersion in the US, where they lived in the wilderness without any modern equipment, the book is filled with their helpful advice of what they experienced and entertaining anecdotes. Forest School Adventure will educate children on how to be safe and imaginative in the outdoors, whilst also helping families to reconnect to the wild in an exciting and creative way.

Witches and Wizards at Bluebell Railway A Sussex heritage railway is inviting all witches and wizards, ghosts and ghouls, to a Spooktacular gathering this half term. Bluebell Railway, which runs steam-hauled trains between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead, is running a family friendly Halloween event at Horsted Keynes Station from Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November. There will be plenty of activities to keep children entertained across the week, including a fancy dress competition, crafts, messy play and decorations. Visitors on 31 October will enjoy extra spooky fun, including a monster disco for small children, a special pumpkin lighting ceremony and an additional evening train. You can catch a steam train from Sheffield Park or East Grinstead to join in the fun. Tickets are available online now for an advance discount. For more information please visit www.bluebell-railway.com.

Forest School Adventure is available for £16.99 from high street book shops and online.

Spooky Half Term at Squire’s Things are getting a bit creepy at Squire’s Garden Centres at Crawley and Washington this October Half Term. From Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November children can take part in a number of spooky activities. Paint a bat tealight holder for £5.75, including a complimentary LED tealight, or create a scratch art mask, a must-have spooky item for trick-ortreating, for just £2. There will also be a free ghost pursuit around the garden centre where you can discover the creepy word and have the chance to win a prize.

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So keep your little ghouls entertained this half term by taking them to Squire’s Garden Centres. Their popular Create and Grow activities are also on from 10am - 4pm and there’s no need to book, simply turn up on the day. Fancy dress is very welcome too. Don’t miss Santa’s arrival at Squire’s. On 23 November at 9.30am, Father Christmas will be arriving at Crawley Squire’s in his American sports car to open his grotto and greet all the good girls and boys. He’ll be coming to the Washington Squire’s as well to launch the Christmas circus there. He’ll be bringing along some of his reindeer with him too. For more information, please visit www.squiresgardencentres. co.uk.

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Things That Go Bump in the Night at RSPB Reserves Across the UK, RSPB reserves are going wild for Halloween. Join them at RSPB Pulborough Brooks or RSPB Pagham Harbour in West Sussex and discover creepy crawlies, small and scaries, and things that go bump in the night. The RSPB Pulborough Brooks Wild Families team will be having a Halloween Hootenanny on Thursday 31 October. Make some bat bunting before following their spooky wildlife trail out into the woods. Create a twig skeleton or make a birch broom to ride home. Drop in between 11am and 3pm. Entry costs £5 per child and £4 for RSPB members. Normal nature trail entry fees apply to non-members. For more information, please visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPul or call 01798 875 851. Visit RSPB Pagham Harbour and discover what went crunch in the owl’s lunch on Thursday 31 October. Owls have long been linked with witches and wizards but what, or ‘whooo’ did the owls have for dinner? Dissect their pellets to solve this spooky mystery and create a beastly Halloween lantern to take home. Booking is essential. Starting at 10.30am, entry costs £3 per child and £2 for members. All week at RSPB Pagham Harbour, you can also take part in their free creepy, crawly Halloween quiz trail as you explore the reserve. For more information, please visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPag or call 01243 641 508.

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Halloween events at RSPB reserves! What went crunch in the owls lunch? at RSPB Pagham Harbour, 31 October

Halloween Hootenanny at RSPB Pulborough Brooks, 31 October

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Follow our spooky wildlife trail out into the woods and make bat bunting or a birch broom!

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October Create and Grow Spooky Half Term, Squires Garden Centre, Washington, RH20 3BP 10am-4pm. Keep your little ghouls entertained this half term at Squires Garden Centre. Children can paint a bat tealight holder, create a scratch art mask or take part in a ghost pursuit around the garden centre. Different activity each day. Fancy dress is welcome. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

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The Moon Landing Experience, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP (Also 30 Oct and 1 Nov). 11.30am. This show will feature brand new ‘Full Dome Immersive Video’ sequences and breath-taking images. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin touched down on the lunar on July 20, 1969. They were the first of only 12 people to stand on the lunar surface - so far. For more information visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Pumpkin Pizzazz, Tuppenny Barn, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ 10am-12noon. Celebrate the magnificent pumpkin season with activities including craft, tasting and maybe even cooking. Ages 4-11. Refreshments available. For more information and to register visit www.tuppennybarn.co.uk

Deadly Heathlands, Chapel Common, South Downs National Park, GU33 7JN

Go along to Chapel Common this Halloween to discover the weird and wonderful beasties living on the heath. Follow the trick and treat trail to learn about wildlife, meet an Iron Age tribe and help them with traditional crafts or have your face painted with a spooky nature twist. Free. For more information visit www.southdowns.gov.uk

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

Recent advances in technology have enabled astronomers to discover new planets in orbit around stars beyond our Sun: so-called extrasolar planets, or ‘exoplanets’ for short. Could some of these distant planets exist in similar conditions to Earth - and even carry forms of life? For more information visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Tilgate Park Wild Woodies Autumn Holiday Club, Crawley, RH10 5PQ

10am-3pm. Cast a spell with your own hand crafted magic wand, just in time for Halloween and cook up a hot chocolate potion on the campfire. There will be marshmallow monsters, creepy creatures and batty

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banter. Light a fire to make your own hot drink. For more information visit www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Tues 29 – Thurs 31 Oct Art Box, Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ

There will be drop-in creative fun exploring drawing and sculpture. Event is free and perfect for all ages. For more information visit www. townereastbourne.org.uk.

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Storytelling: Star Sandwiches and Moon Custard, Arundel Museum, BN18 9PA 2pm. Take your family to hear Sandra Saer reading her stories and join in with the reading.You will also have the opportunity to buy Sandra’s books. Free. Ages 3-8. For more information visit www. arundelmuseum.org

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Half Term Activities, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

Discover the south’s industrial heritage at the Museum. Learn about technology through the years and have fun riding the narrow gauge train and historic bus around the site. Enjoy the spooky children’s trail and Halloween ghost train on Fri. For more information visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Thurs 31 Oct

What Went Crunch in the Owl’s Lunch!?, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

10.30am. Owls have long been linked with witches and wizards but what, or ‘whooo’ did our owls have for dinner?! Dissect their pellets to solve this spooky mystery and create a beastly Halloween lantern to take home. Booking essential. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/ PTPag.

Museum at Night: Family Tale Trail, Weald & Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU

6.45-9pm.You will be guided by lamplight to different spaces around the Museum to hear a series of folklore and historical tales of mysterious magnificent creatures, spooky happenings and magical adventures. Ages 7+. For more information visit www.wealddown.co.uk

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Wild Families - Halloween Hootenanny, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 11am-3pm. Try some crazy crafts and follow the spooky wildlife trail out into the woods. Will you be brave enough to hunt for creepy crawlies and create a twig skeleton? Make a birch broom ready to ride home for Halloween. Drop-in. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

Halloween Party, Horsham Town Centre

10am-4pm. Horsham’s Carfax hosts the ever popular Halloween Party providing a variety of fantastic free entertainment for younger children brought together by Horsham District Council and partners. For more information visit www. horshamtimewellspent.co.uk

Witches and Wizards, Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes Station, RH17 7BB

As well as the main Halloween activities, visitors on Halloween will also enjoy extra spooky fun, including pumpkin lighting, a disco for small children, and an additional evening train.You can catch a steam train from Sheffield Park or East Grinstead to join in the fun. For more information visit www.bluebellrailway.co.uk

Thurs 31 Oct – Sun 3 Nov

Pumpkins On The Pod, British Airways i360, Brighton, BN1 2LN Take a flight in the giant pumpkin this Halloween and see a spooktacular display of decorated pumpkins carved by local school children and artists. These Jacko’-Lanterns will be sure to delight your little ones, and hopefully give you plenty of inspiration for some family fun carving at home. For more information visit www. britishairwaysi360.com.

Haunting Half Term Fun, West Dean Gardens, PO18 0RX

Follow the Halloween Trail through the Gardens to get a chocolate prize. Make spooky Halloween paper bunting, and see the Spring Garden, Pergola and surrounding landscape transformed by glorious autumn colours. For more information visit www.westdeangardens.org.uk

November Fri 1 Nov

Sing-A-Long-A-Greatest Showman, Hawth Theatre, Crawley, RH10 6YZ

The live host will teach you a unique set of dance moves, and they show you how to use the interactive

prop bags.You also get to practice your cheers, your boos and even a few wolf whistles. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential. For more information and to book visit www. hawth.co.uk.

Wonderful World: Family Activities, Chichester Cathedral, PO19 1PX

10am-3pm. Go along to a fun-filled day at Chichester Cathedral with their Wonderful World family activities. Design and make creative crafts and follow the Cathedral Trail with a prize at the end. Ages 3-11. A small charge applies. For more information visit www.chichestercathedral.org.uk

Sat 2 Nov

Cuckfield Charity Bonfire, Cuckfield Park, RH17 5AB

5.30pm Gates open, 6.45pm Bonfire Lit, 7.30pm Fireworks to music. Cuckfield Bonfire and Fireworks has developed into one of the village’s major annual fundraising events. There will be a host of food and drink stands raising money for the stallholders’ own good causes. For more information visit www. cuckfieldbonfire.co.uk

Artisan Market, High Street, Littlehampton, BN17 10am-4pm. Unique gifts, local produce, live music, arts and crafts and more. For more information visit www.facebook.com/pg/ LittlehamptonArtisan.

Bonfire & Fireworks, Cranleigh Common, GU6 8NS

Funfair from 1pm, Make-a-Guy competition at 3pm in Stocklund Square, 6pm Torchlight procession from Park Drive. 6.50pm Bonfire is set ablaze, 7.30pm Firework display set to music. For more information visit www.cranleighlions.org

Sun 3 Nov

Brighton Lions Fireworks Extravaganza, Brighton Racecourse, BN2 9XZ

Possibly the biggest and best fireworks display on the south coast. Gates open at 6pm and the display is scheduled to start at 7.30pm. Fairground rides (at additional cost) will keep children amused before the show. Refreshments will be available, and there is plenty of free parking. For more information visit eventbrite. co.uk.

Wed 6 Nov

Pond to Pond, Slindon Estate, BN18 0RG

9.30am-3.30pm. Join the Rangers for a 9 mile circular walk around the Slindon Estate taking in the network of ponds, small oases of water in the otherwise dry chalky landscape. Take along a packed lunch. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/slindon-estate

Fri 8 Nov

Fireworks Extravaganza, Ashington CE School, RH20 3PG

Gates open at 5.30pm, with Fireworks at 7pm. Evening will include BBQ, amusements, raffle and stalls. Tickets available from the school or Ashington

Your family diary for October and November Pharmacy. For more information email office@ashingtonw-sussex.sch. uk or call 01903 892 365.

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

As the nights grow longer, magnificently-ringed planet Saturn moves into the sunset glow, with not far behind to the south-west. Giant gas planet Jupiter makes spectacular, viewing, rising steadily throughout autumn in the pre-dawn eastern skies. To buy tickets visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Sat 9 Nov – Sun 23 Feb Worthing Ice Rink, Steyne Gardens, BN11 3DT

All ages are welcome to skate whatever your level of ability (check session information). A colony of penguins, led by Puddles will be returning from the South Pole to assist younger skaters. The café offers hot drinks and snacks so skaters and non-skaters can enjoy the atmosphere. For more information visit www.worthingicerink.com.

Sun 10 Nov

What They Left Behind on the Moon, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP

Apart from a golf ball, feather, hammer and Lunar Boot the Apollo Astronauts left a lasting legacy of science experiments. The first was named ‘Early Apollo Scientific Experiments Package’ (EASEP). Learn about this and other equipment still functioning. For more information visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Woodland Singing, Steyning Downland Scheme, BN44 3LQ Join professional singer and vocal coach, Rebecca Askew for a fun singing session in the woods. All music taught by ear, no previous experience necessary. Some steep slopes and uneven ground – please wear stout footwear and dress appropriately. Booking essential. For more information visit www. steyningdownland.org

Sat 16 Nov

Winter Stargazing, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield,

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6.30-10pm. Learn to navigate the stars with a talk and viewing from experienced astronomers from the Seven Sisters Astronomical Society. Children can tick off number 27 on their 50 Things list. Includes a warm supper and a hot drink. For more information and to book visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-parkand-garden

Sat 16 – Sun 17 Nov

Chalk, Talk & Walk, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

A special two-day event for heritage, industrial history enthusiasts and family visitors. Including expert talks, activities for adults and children and an exhibition of photos and artefacts relating the Museum’s history of chalk extraction and lime production. For more information visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Sat 16 Nov–Tues 24 Dec

Christmas at Marwell, Marwell Zoo, Winchester, SO21 1JH 10am-2.45pm, 4-6.15pm. Begin with refreshments fit for the queen of Hearts. Join the tea party with Mother Christmas as she tells a curious tale. The elves await you in the garden of fun to help you make a ‘magical’ elf door. Don’t be late, it’s time to meet Father Christmas, who has a surprise for you. For more information visit www.marwell.org. uk

Sun 17 Nov

Animal Tracks and Signs, Sussex Wildlife Trust, Henfield, BN5 9SD Meet some furry friends as you open harmless small mammal traps set up around the wildlife garden. Walk through the woods and have a go at the blindfold badger trail and make some clay footprints to take home with you. Ages 5-11. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Seven Wonders of the Solar System, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP

Design the Primary Times Christmas Card! Every year, we at Primary Times send out thousands of Christmas cards and we’d like you to help us create the picture for this year’s card. It can be any picture you like to do with Christmas in some way.You might like to make it Father Christmas, a snowman, Rudolf with his red nose or maybe a nativity scene.You can draw or paint your picture on an A4 or A5 piece of card or paper. Our picture shows our card from last year which was designed for us by Gabriel Eufrasia from Blean Primary School. See the bottom of this page for details of how to enter but please note that the closing date for this competition is

Friday 8 November. Teachers and schools are very welcome to send in a whole class’s entries in a single envelope.The winner will see their design used for the Primary Times Christmas card and will also receive fifty copies of the card with envelopes. To enter any of the competitions send your answer along with your name, age, school, address and phone number to Primary Times,

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November volcanoes and most spectacular canyons in the Solar System. Fasten your seat belts for the trip of a lifetime. For more information visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Thurs 21 Nov–Sun 22 Dec Glow Wild, Wakehurst, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TN

(Selected dates). Join in for a spellbinding winter lantern trail for all ages. Pick up a hand-held lantern at the start of your journey and encounter the magical installations along the way that have been created by a range of artists and inspired by the beautiful Wakehurst landscape. To buy tickets visit www.kew.org/ wakehurst

Fri 22 Nov

Christmas Lights Switch On, High Street, Littlehampton

5-8pm. Featuring live music, entertainment and a variety of street food to kick start the holiday season. This year Santa’s Reindeer are visiting. Go along and meet the amazing reindeer that help Santa fly across the sky. Also make sure you visit Santa’s Grotto to tell him your Christmas Wish. For more information visit www.littlehamptontc.gov.uk

Fri 22 Nov – Sun 24 Nov Christmas Market, Weald & Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU

10.30am-4pm. Find that perfect gift and enjoy a great day out at the Museum. The bustling Christmas Market sees over 150 stands selling arts, unusual gifts and much more ‘pop up’ in the collection of rescued historic buildings. Also festive music and tasty seasonal treats. For more information visit www.wealddown.co.uk

Sat 23 Nov

Christmas Fair, Arundel Museum, BN18 9PA

10.30am-4pm. With unique handmade gifts, pottery, ceramics, jewellery, copper sculptures and textiles you can get some Christmas shopping done, or just treat yourself before indulging in delicious refreshments. Free entry. For more information visit www.arundelmuseum.org.

Santa’s Arrival, Squires Garden Centre, Washington RH20, 3BP

9.30am. Santa will be arriving at Squires on a vintage vehicle to open his grotto. He’ll also be bringing some of his real reindeer with him for people to meet (Sat 9am-1pm, Sun 10am-2.30pm). It’s free to go and watch Santa arrive and meet the reindeer. For more information visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

14 Oct - 24 Nov ‘19

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

9.30am. Santa will be arriving at Squires in a red Ford Mustang to open his grotto. He’ll also be bringing some of his real reindeer with him for people to meet (Sat 9am-1pm, Sun 10am-2.30pm). It’s free to go and watch Santa arrive and meet the reindeer. For more information visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Sat 23 – Sun 24 Nov

Winter Fair, South of England Showground, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TH

Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm. Shop till you drop with a plethora of artisan goodies from local, independent traders across the south of England.The Fair provides the perfect day out for the whole family with feel-good Christmassy entertainment and activities, including Santa’s grotto. For more information visit www.seas.org.uk

10th Annual Pro-Am Art Show and Sale, Storrington and District Museum, RH20 4LL 10am-4pm. Exhibition of sale and work by local artists. Homemade refreshments. Free. For more information visit www. storringtonmuseum.com

Sat 23 Nov–Mon 23 Dec Santa’s Sweet Factory, Paradise Park, Newhaven, BN9 0DH

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

Sat 23 Nov–Tues 24 Dec Help Rudolph Shine, Squires Garden Centre, Washington, RH20 3BP

A flamboyant Ringmaster hosts the circus and is ‘helped’ by a very funny clown. Feel the magic up close with a ringside view of jaw-dropping acts, including aerial acrobatics, juggling, tightrope walking, a laser light show and more. The circus stars Rudolph with a guest appearance from Santa. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

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Christmas at Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

(Selected dates). During the day you will be met with beautifully decorated Castle rooms, welcoming log fires and twinkling Christmas trees. Outside in the grounds follow the whimsical Alice in a Christmas Wonderland themed interactive trail and wander through the illuminated gardens as dusk falls. For more information visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Sat 23 Nov – Sun 5 Jan Beale Family Christmas, Standen House & Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE

11am-3.30pm. Enjoy a traditional Christmas in the house at Standen with your family. Walk through the different rooms decorated for a 1930s Christmas and feel like one of the Beale’s guests this festive season. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/standen-houseand-garden

Crawley Ice Rink, Titmus Drive Entrance, Tilgate Park, Crawley

(Excludes 25 Dec). In a new location for 2019 Crawley Ice Rink opens 7 days a week from 12.30pm Mon-Fri term time and 10am weekends and school holidays. Just a short walk from Tilgate Park’s Magical Christmas, sessions last 45 minutes, starting on the hour. For more information visit www.crawlyicerink.co.uk.

Fri 29 Nov–Mon 23 Dec

Tilgate Park’s Magical Christmas, Crawley, RH10 5PQ (Selected dates). A magical winter wonderland with family attractions including a Santa’s Grotto and elves workshop, a Mrs Claus grotto, a Once Upon a Time experience with live actors, a Christmas market, an Alpine-themed bar and live entertainment at various times. For more information visit www. tilgateparkchristmas.co.uk

Sat 30 Nov–Sun 15 Dec Christmas at the Priory, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

(Selected dates). Enjoy some hearty fare, music and activities. Christmas through the ages. For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk.

Sat 30 Nov–Mon 23 Dec

Storytime with Woodland Santa, Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE Join a storytelling session in the woodland grotto. After a walk through the wintery garden, settle down in the grotto and enjoy a Christmas story. After, meet Santa and receive a small present and a cup of hot chocolate. Booking essential. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/standen-houseand-garden

Sat 30 Nov–Tues 24 Dec Christmas Grotto, Ashdown Forest Llama Park, Wych Cross, RH18 5JN

Book to see Father Christmas in his grotto. All children receive a present from Santa. Fee includes entry to the Llama Park to see all the animals and the Nativity Scene. For more information visit www.llamapark.co.uk

December Sun 1 Dec

Tree Dressing, Weald & Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU

10.30am-4.30pm (activities from 12.30pm). A magical occasion for all the family celebrating the importance of trees in our lives. Make a greenery headdress, turn a jam jar into a lantern, join the illuminated procession and dress the aspen trees as darkness falls. Based on an ancient custom. For more information visit www.wealddown.co.uk

Sun 1 Dec – Sun 5 Jan

Nellie’s Arctic Adventures, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, TN22 3QX

10am-6pm. An exciting trail around the garden will tell the story of Nellie Peel, one of the first women to travel to the Arctic Circle in 1893. Her journey will be re-created using Nellie’s own words from the book published on her return. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/sheffield-park-and-garden

Thurs 5 Dec

Christmas in the Courtyard, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

6.30-10pm. A festive evening starting at 6.30pm with carol singing in the Elizabethan Barn by the Bourne Chorus with mulled wine or hot chocolate and warm mince pies. The house will be open 7–8pm decorated for Christmas through the ages. A lovely festive meal will be served in the Barn from 8pm. For more information and to book visit www. sussexpast.co.uk. Our next copy deadline is

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All your own work! Sophia Stretton aged 4

Brooke Ann Baker aged 9 years 5 months

Frankie White won a competitions in our September Back to School issue. Congratulations to the following people who won getting a visit from the be will l Schoo ry Prima Wood Bysing from short break to Parc Asterix. Cara Hughes and the pupils n Butterworth, Amelie Trista , was won by Eshan Rana, Ashlyn Joseph Reindeer Centre. The Wonder Park DVD competition Fair at Ardingly. Game and Show n ey won tickets to the Autum Hill and Thomas Windle. Emma Cooke and Lara Broml inding prize from spellb a won nna McKe Henry Jacob re. Orchard Theat Lucy Cornwall won tickets to Billionaire Boy at the ews, Roisin -Andr the Mini Maestro concerts were won by James Geary The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Family tickets for won a Irving Lola an. Rahm Kinza Ice tickets were won by Leon Lau and for Jackson, Emma Gange and Emily Quinn. Disney on etition comp ring colou Annie our won on of Adventures. Sophia Strett family ticket to Howl'o'ween at Chessington World page. this on rk artwo Baker. Well done to all our winners and enjoy the the under 8's and our older winner was Brooke Ann

Thank you to Ms Khalid and Class G1, Year 2 from Nelson Primary School for their excellent drawings. We received an envelope with entries from the whole class which made judging them very difficult for us. Enjoy the four examples of their hard work and thank you very much Class G1! We love seeing your work so do please keep sending it to us. We're happy to receive artwork from the whole class so do feel free to send us class entries.

If you would like to see your work displayed here then just send us a drawing, poem, riddles, jokes or short story and we'll do our very best to include it. Send it to: Good Work Page Primary Times 7 Southbrook Mews London SE12 8LG

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