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What’s On Your family diary for the long summer break

Ongoing Until 1 Oct

Forgotten Wreck of the First World War, Look and Sea Visitor Centre, Littlehampton BN17 5AW

Go along and discover more about the war at sea and local wrecks which lie largely forgotten in and around the seas, rivers and estuaries. For more information visit www. lookandsea.co.uk

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As You Like it, Shakespearean Family Trail, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE Collect a scroll and become an apprentice playwright. Name your characters and decide their fate as you explore the Mansion. Will all your characters make it to the end of the play... you decide! Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ petworth

July Mon 3 Jul – Fri 28 Jul

Royals, Rebels and Romance Tour, Petworth House & Gardens, GU28 9LR

(Tues, Thurs) Join a free 45 minute guided tour and discover intriguing stories behind selected royal portraits from Petworth’s extraordinary art collection. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/petworth

Fri 7 Jul

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

7.30pm. If the skies are clear you can see some familiar star patterns, including the Great Bear, Leo, (the Lion),Virgo, (the Maiden), Scorpius, (the Scorpion), and many others. Ages 6+. For information visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Sat 8 Jul

Arundel Museum Summer Fete, Jubilee Gardens, BN18 9PA

12noon–5pm. Go along for a day of fun and games for all ages. There will be music, BBQ and a kids’ fancy dress competition with prizes. For more information visit www. arundelmuseum.org

Summer Garden Party, Graylingwell Park, Chichester, PO19 9PQ Enjoy Chichester’s biggest free event. Tractor rides, kids’ play village, bouncy slide, Monkey Music and

sumo suits. Also over 50 stalls, traditional arcade games, live music. Dogs and their owners can enjoy the ability course and dog show. For more information visit www. chichestercdt.org.uk

Sizzling Summer Prints, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ

10.15am-12.15pm. Go along to a fun practical workshop. Use fruit and vegetables to create a colourful block print design on a mini tote bag. Experiment with different repeat prints before deciding on your final design. Ages 5-8. Booking essential on 01243 774 557. For more information visit www.pallant.org.uk

Sat 8 – Sun 9 Jul

Railway Gala Weekend, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

See steam, diesel, petrol and electric powered locos and ride on the trains. The standard gauge line and the Road Machines contractors’ monorail will also be demonstrated. For times and more information visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Garden Weekend, Parham Park, RH20 4HS

Go along and celebrate the 24th year of the annual Garden Weekend. Enjoy the event with a relaxed and informal atmosphere with Garden tours, talks and demonstrations featuring guest speakers. For more information visit www.parhaminsussex.co.uk

Sat 8 Jul – Sat 9 Sep

Lego Club, Heene Community Centre, Worthing, BN11 4PL (Saturday only) 10am–12noon. Go along to a friendly fun session of lego building for children of all ages and their grown-ups. A chance to be creative and socialise over free tea or coffee. Admission charge applies. For more information visit www.facebook.com/ legoclubworthingStPauls

Sun 9 Jul

Southern Classic 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

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additional charge to visit this event, included in Garden entry and free to Friends. For more information visit www.bordehill.co.uk

Jupiter and Saturn: The Mighty Giants, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester PO19 8RP 3.30pm. Come to the Planetarium to find out more about our celestial planetary neighbours as they dance around our night sky. Ages 6+. For more information and to book visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Summer Garden Party, Graylingwell Park, Chichester, PO19 6PQ

12noon–4pm. Go along to this great event with many things to keep the family entertained. Kid’s village includes bouncy castle, tractor rides, bouncy slide, sumo suit wrestling, pogo gladiator game, face painting, sports and play games, crafts and more. For more information visit www.chichestercdt.org.uk

Wed 12 – Sat 29 Jul

Petworth Festival, Various Locations

Join this fabulous annual summer festival with another incredible line up of artists from across the world of classical, choral and world music, jazz, comedy and theatre. Lots for all the family to see and do. For more information and to view the full programme visit www. petworthfestival.org.uk

Sat 15 Jul

Art at Amberley, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

10am–5pm. Go along and you will be looking at Card making. Pre-booking is advisable. For more information and to book visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Summer Reading Challenge – Launch, The Novium, Chichester, PO19 1QH

(Selected times) Discover the story of the infamous Hawkhurst gang through an interactive story telling session. Try on costumes and handle real replica items that would have been used by smugglers. For more information visit www.thenovium.org

Love Littlehampton Festival in The Park, Caffyn’s Field, BN17 5JG

10am-6pm. Live entertainment throughout the day from local musicians, bands and performers. Plus children’s amusements and rides, arts and crafts, various Circus and Drumming workshops and lots more. For more information visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Pallant Goes Jungle, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ

(Also 29 Jul) 10.30am–12.30pm. Be inspired by the paintings of John Minton and make a large scale collaborative piece that will grow over the morning, you will build a jungle scene complete with tropical birds. A free drop in session. For more information visit www.pallant. org.uk

Togi’s Team – Counting Money, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR 10am–12.30pm. This is your opportunity to investigate some historic coins, find out how they were made and then design your own coin to take away. Ages 6-12. For more information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Hello Kitty, Drusillas, Alfriston BN26 5QS

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

The Only Way to Animate with Press Play Films, Jerwood Gallery, TN34 3DW 1–4pm. Inspired by Quentin Blake’s incredible imagination, create your own “way to travel” vehicles and characters using animation clay and bring them to life through photography and stop motion software. Ages 7-11. For more information and to book visit www. jerwoodgallery.org

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Jul

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

10.30am-5pm. The stunning grounds provide a wonderful setting for well over 100 vehicles each day. Classic motorbikes, tractors and fire engines have also registered for the event, so there really is something for everyone. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

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July Bumper Summer Edition • Issue 113 • 3 July - 3 September 2017

Hayley and Miriam have spent the last few weeks finding all the hundreds of listings that we have published. We’re sorry if we couldn’t publish everything we are sent but the summer magazine is our biggest of the year and with so much going on we simply run out of space. As many of you will know, we publish comprehensive Open Day tables in the September magazine in our Choosing your New School feature. These are aimed at Year 5 and Year 6 pupils but are handy for everyone to think about. Do look out for that magazine which will be published on 4 September.

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What’s On............................. 2 News .................................... 4 Family Theatre Guide. ........10 School’s Out for Summer ....13 Summer Camps & Courses..22

As we are distributed through primary schools this means that this magazine is the last one that our Year 6 readers will receive. We wish you the very best of luck in going to secondary school. Thank you for taking our magazines home, entering our competitions, sending us artwork and all the lovely comments you send us. We will miss you.

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Fairytale Theatre in Chichester

This August, meet Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel and Rapunzel as they follow their destinies alongside other strange folk such as mythical creatures, proud princesses, wicked witches and bold princes. The renowned Chichester Festival Youth Theatre returns to the magnificent landscape of Cass Sculpture Foundation to perform Philip Pullman’s Grimm Tales for Young and Old. This patchwork of bewitching and eerie tales is woven by an ensemble of quirky storytellers and musicians. Follow them through the enchanted pathways and darker twists and turns of the beautiful Cass landscape – if you dare… Phillip Pullman’s masterful retelling of these classic stories, adapted by Philip Wilson, will appeal to adults as much as children, preserving their macabre simplicity and legendary fascination. Directed by Dale Rooks, Chichester Festival Youth Theatre won the UK Theatre Award for Best Show for Children and Young People for their production of Running Wild at Cass Sculpture Foundation in 2015. Grimm Tales runs from 4 – 19 August and is suitable for ages 8+. A free park and ride service will be provided from Chichester College to the venue.Visit cft.org.uk/familyfriendly to book tickets and find out more about family friendly events at CFT.

Wicked Young Writer Awards

The acclaimed 2017 Wicked Young Writer Awards have announced the names of the finalists in the running for the annual creative writing prizes. Now in its 7th year, the Awards encourage young people aged 5-25 years to use writing as a way of expressing themselves, producing unique and original pieces of prose and poetry. Nearly 30,000 young people have entered the Awards since they began in 2009, with this year seeing the fastest growing level of entries to date. Over 600 primary and secondary schools and colleges entered this year’s competition from all over the UK, with a particularly impressive rise in entries for the 8-10 year old category. Our picture shows two of the judges, Cressida Cowell and Ed Balls. Finalists include two entries from Kingslea Primary School in Horsham. They are from Sophie Dickinson for her entry “The Story of Alpha” and Stanley Morris for his entry “Black” in the 8-10 year old category.

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As part of Thank a Teacher Day 2017, the Pearson Teaching Awards announced 56 Silver Winners in UK schools. The awards recognise the significant impact of inspirational teachers on the lives of their young pupils. West Sussex teacher Ms Sue Jay was one of three Silver Winners in the Excellence in Special Needs Education category. Sue Jay has been teaching children and young adults with severe or profound learning difficulties and complex needs for 37 years. Her impact on pupils at Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham, has been life changing as she promotes performing arts for her special needs students. Many pupils join QEII having been failed by previous school settings. With low self-esteem and confidence they struggle to articulate their feelings and choices. Sue’s creative approach gives them the confidence to access learning in the classroom through to performing in front of large theatre audiences. She has succeeded in getting her special needs students into mainstream performance settings, including the first Shakespeare Schools Festival in which they were one of three schools nationally invited to perform at the Lyric Theatre in the West End. All Silver Winners are invited to the annual Awards Ceremony in London on 22 October, broadcast by the BBC. There, they will find out which of them has won one of just 11 Gold Plato Awards, the UK’s “Oscars for Teachers”. Find out more about the award categories and those shortlisted online at www.teachingawards.com.

Squire’s Celebrates Budding Young Artists Everything’s coming up roses for Brooke Watts, age 9 from Thakeham First School, and Grace Gambling, age 11 from Rydon Community College, as they have both won Squire’s Garden Centre’s “Draw A Rose” competition. Junior school children were invited to draw or paint a rose to celebrate St. George’s Day on 23 April. The competition encouraged children to think about the rose - our national flower and a quintessentially English symbol – and be inspired not only to create art but also to get closer to nature at home and at school. With the winning artists each receiving rose plants, Squire’s hoped to encourage a new generation of budding young gardeners. Lucky Brooke and Grace both won a rose plant for their school and also one for their garden at home from Squire’s in Washington. To discover your nearest centre or find out more about Squire’s involvement with schools and the local community, visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

DuckTales

The new animated comedy adventure DuckTales will have a special sneak peak premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD titled ‘Woo-hoo!’ this autumn. The brand new series is set to launch in the UK in early 2018 on the Disney Channel and DisneyLife. DuckTales will reach far and wide in 34 languages in 162 countries on Disney Channels and Disney XD worldwide. Featuring a distinct animation style inspired by the classic Carl Barks’ comic designs, DuckTales chronicles the high-flying adventures of Duckburg’s most famous trillionaire Scrooge McDuck, his mischiefmaking triplet grandnephews – Huey, Dewey and Louie, temperamental nephew Donald Duck and the trusted McDuck Manor team. The voice cast includes David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck.

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Here’s to a summer of fun with endless family activities at Freedom Leisure Centres in your area. Aside from the childcare issues the school holidays can cause or the fact that after six weeks you can’t wait for them to go back to school so that your house doesn’t resemble a toy store, the summer holidays actually provide the most wonderful opportunity…. the chance to spend quality time with your children! Whether you are off work for an extended period or wish to make the most of evenings and weekends, this summer Freedom Leisure is offering a 6-week family activity card meaning there will be no “What do we do today?” moments this school holiday.

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The card is a great value way to access countless family fun activities such as swimming, badminton, table tennis, tennis, soft play and bowling from just £65 for the entire family (terms and conditions apply. Facilities may vary centre to centre). Splashing around in the pool. Swimming their first full length. Perfecting their back hand. Falling in love with a new sport. The victory dance when a strike is scored. An ice lolly after a good swim. They are just the best moments aren’t they? So what are you waiting for? Start making memories this summer! Visit www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/familypass to find out more, or head into your local centre and speak with the team.

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July Norman Knight’s Tournament, Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB A tented encampment will include a variety of crafts and demonstrations of the period, and include a falconry display, a story teller and have-a-go archery for over 8s. There will be plenty for you to see, experience and learn during the weekend. For information visit www.arundelcastle. org

Sat 15 Jul – Sat 9 Sep

Animal Agents Summer Reading Challenge, Various Locations

Visit your library and sign up to the Animal Agents Summer. Keep up the reading to collect prizes over the summer holiday. For more information visit www.eastsussex.gov. uk/libraries

Rare & Traditional Breeds Show, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, PO18 0EU

10am–4pm. Four legs, furry legs, trotters and hooves, go and see cattle, sheep, pigs and goats in this delightful agricultural show for rare and traditional breeds. There will be prizes and classes for young handlers. Plus stalls with food, drink and crafts. For more information visit www. wealddown.co.uk

Summer Fayre, Goffs Park, RH11 8AX

12noon-5pm. Go along to a family fun day out. There will be live music, bouncy castle, face painting and a variety of games. Sweet and cake stalls will be on offer along with refreshments and ice creams. For more information visit www.crawley. gov.uk/pw/News_and_Events

Sun 16 Jul

Ukulele Jam of Jams, The Stage by the Sea, Littlehampton, BN17

1–8pm. A gathering of Ukulele groups from all over the region celebrate playing music together, with an audience vote through clapping to find the winner. Take a picnic and enjoy the tournament of live music on the comfort of the green just in front of the stage. For more information visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk

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Butterfly Safari, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

2–4.30pm. A perfect way to enjoy a sunny summer afternoon - a gentle stroll around the nature reserve admiring the fantastic selection of butterflies, followed by tea and cake. Booking essential on 01798 875 851. For more information visit www. rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks

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

(Also 8 Aug, 6 Sep) Sit back, relax and relish a delicious cream tea on the electric canal boat Wiggonholt. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.weyandarun. co.uk

Wed 19 Jul

Picnic on the Green, The Stage by the Sea, Littlehampton, BN17

6–8pm. A gathering of the local area’s artists. Take a picnic and enjoy the company of artisans. Plenty for the children to be entertained with such

as Bubble machines, inflatables, games and more. For more information visit www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Thurs 20 – Sun 23 Jul

Open Days, The Big Cat Sanctuary, Smarden, TN27 8PJ

11am-5pm. Go along to support the conservation work at the sanctuary. Visit the cats, including lions, tigers, leopards and cheetahs and enjoy lots of family entertainment including face painting, bouncy castle, arts and crafts and more. To buy tickets visit www. thebigcatsanctuary.org

Sat 22 Jul

Super Hero Fun, Tilgate Park, Crawley, RH10 5PQ 9.15am–12.15pm. Train up as a Super Hero and use your powers to take on a sponsored charity fun run, choosing either 500m or 1.5k distance. Every Super Hero who takes on this mission will receive a medal and a goody bag. For more information visit www. homestartchams.org.uk

Picnic in the Park, Maidenbower Park, Crawley, RH10 7HG

12noon. Go along for a family day of fun in aid of St. Catherine’s Hospice. There will be live music, BBQ, rides, face painting, inflatables and much more. For details visit www. maidenbowerpark.com

Sat 22 – Sun 23 Jul

Science Goes Wild, Wakehurst Place, RH17 6TN 10am-5pm. Design and launch seeds in the air with the air cannon reveal the secrets of identifying and

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Your family diary for the long summer break germinating seeds - carry out brilliant botanical experiments with scientific tools. For more information visit www.kew.org/wakehurst

Festival of Archaeology, The Saxons, Weald & Down Open Air Museum, PO18 0EU

Visit the Museum during the Festival of Archaeology.The 2017 event will cover Saxon archaeology. For more information visit www.wealddown. co.uk

Sat 22 Jul – Sun 3 Sep

Snapshots in Time, Petworth House & Gardens, GU28 9LR

Join the proud Duke and journey back in time to discover stories from his lost garden. Record your adventure with emoji stamps old and new and complete puzzles. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/petworth

Play, Create, Explore, Petworth House & Gardens, GU28 0AE

Art adventurer backpacks, family games, and get creative with crafts this summer. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ petworth

Sun 23 Jul

Mixed Media Drawing, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester PO19 1TJ 1.15-3.15pm. Explore the shapes, structure, colour and movement seen in and around Lothar Götz’s ‘Composition for a Staircase’. Create mixed media collage panels, which will then be backlit to create

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

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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 this day. Also enjoy steam train and vintage bus rides around the site. For more information visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Sunday Stories, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE

2–4pm. Drop into the museum today to listen to a story teller and handle some artefacts. All ages welcome. Included with admission. For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

Violent Sun, Space Weather, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP

7.30pm. As Summer approaches, we become more aware of our nearest star - the Sun. This informative show probes the mysteries of this local star. Ages 6+. Charges apply. Book on 01243 774 400. For more information visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Mon 24 Jul

Morning Explorer, Lewes Castle, BN7 2LE

10–11am. Morning Explorer is for families with additional needs. There will be a chance to listen to a story with special tactile objects to feel. Try spinning wool on a wheel and enjoy garden games. Tours can be audiodescribed. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Mon 24 – Wed 26 Jul

Create & Grow, Squires Garden Centre, Crawley RH11 8PL and Washington, RH20 3BP

9am–12.30pm. Plant your own delicious, succulent strawberries in a personalised glittery terracotta pot. All you need is a splash of creativity, water, sunlight and a little love. Plus take part in a free spot the difference activity. For more information visit www.squiresgardencentre.co.uk

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Wed 26 Jul

A variety of wonderful woodland adventures which include mammal safaris, art and photography, fire-lighting, bushcraft, butterfly encounters and wild cooking. Learn to climb a tree with skilled instructors and more. For more information visit www.kew.org/ wakehurst

Also 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Aug. 10am–5pm. A day of activities for accompanied children of all ages. Hawking About will be here with their birds of prey displays. For more information visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Wild Kids, Wakehurst Place, RH17 6TN

Tues 25 Jul

The Princess and the Pea, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA (Also 29 Aug) 1-4pm. Drop in to the house this afternoon to hear the tale of the Princess and the Pea, with dressing up and hands-on craft activities. All ages. Charges apply. Call 01273 486 290 to book. For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

Tues 25 – Sun 30 Jul

Jousting & Medieval Tournament Week, Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB

Experience the thrill of the International Jousting Competition, as revered knights gather to test their chivalry and skill at mounted combat in full plate armour. Plus have-a-go archery (age 8+), a host of craft displays and entertainment. Charges apply. For information visit www. arundelcastle.org

Tues 25 Jul – Thurs 24 Aug Have a go at Archery, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR

In conjunction with the Festival of British Archaeology, a trench will be dug and visitors will be given the chance to get their hands dirty and, if they are lucky, find a Roman artefact or two. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Tues 25 Jul – Tues 29 Aug

Toddler Tuesdays, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

Every Tuesday, a fun morning of fun activities for 0-5 years. Each week will have a different theme. For times, charges and more information visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Tues 25 Jul – Sun 3 Sep Summer Holiday Family Trail, Uppark South Harting, GU31 5QR 10am-4.30pm. Summer family trail around the house and garden throughout the holidays. Keep your eyes peeled, to complete the trail. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/uppark

Family Activity Days, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, BN18 9LT

Archaeology Day, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

8am–5pm. Hands on activities, finds processing, living history and displays for all ages. Join the archaeologists and experts as they hunt for finds in the trial trench. Free children’s trail and activities throughout the day. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

Wed 26 Jul – Wed 30 Aug

The Music Book, The Regis Centre, Bognor Regis, PO21 1BL

(Selected dates and times) A collection of 6 musical chapters over 6 Wednesdays in the summer holidays. Each chapter is an activity session where music making will bring a different story to life. Children will enjoy performing, creating and listening to music. Ages 3-8. For more information and to book visit musichmc7@gmail.com

Activity Wednesdays, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT Every Wednesday, there will be fun for all the family with children’s activities. For times, charges and more information visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Wed 26 Jul – Sun 3 Sep Beach Bonanza Days, East Head, Chichester, PO20 8AJ

(Sat, Sun and Wed) 11am-3pm. There’s a host of exciting things to do. From beach safaris and bug hunts, to investigating tidal pools and kite flying and more. Call 01243 814 730 for more information or visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/east-head

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Digging for Treasure, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE

(Also 31 Aug) 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

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

Pirates & Princesses, Wey and Arun Canal, Loxwood, RH14 0RH 11am And 2pm. Arrive suitably dressed and help defeat the pirates and rescue the princess on a ninety minute adventure. Charges apply. For more information visit www. weyandarun.co.uk

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

Summer Nights, Shooting Stars, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP 7.30pm. See stars, fabulous star clusters, glowing multi-coloured clouds of gas and dust, and just possibly a brilliant shooting star flashing across the heavens! Ages 6+. For information visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Fri 28 – Sat 29 Jul

Big Wild Sleepout, 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

Crabbing Competition, Harbour Education Centre, Dell Quay, PO20 7EE 3pm. Go along at high tide for a crabbing competition. Meet promptly to learn the rules then off you go! Prizes for the top three winners. Take a bucket and crabbing line if you have them, if not you can borrow. Charges apply. For more information visit www.conservancy.co.uk

Family Wildlife Ramble, RSPB Broadwater Warren, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9JP 10.30am–1.30pm. Armed with nets, binoculars and collecting pots, you will be exploring the nature reserve and searching out insects, birds, reptiles and more. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

Sat 29 Jul

10am-3pm. Rangers will show you how to build a debris den, light a fire without matches, saw up logs, and much more. In-between, you get to enjoy lunch cooked over an open fire. For more information visit www. westsussex.gov.uk

Thurs 27 – Fri 28 Jul

Sussex Forest Activities, Furzefield Scout Campsite, Angmering BN16 4EW (Also 17-18, 23, 30-31 Aug) 10am3pm. An invitation for children to explore and enjoy the local woodland. Go along to join in lots of forest fun. Ages 5-12. For more information and to book email sam@ forestactivities.co.uk

Countryside Crafts Day 2017, Swan Barn Farm, Haslemere, GU27 2HU 10.30am–4pm. A fun day for all the family with traditional woodworking and countryside crafts including pole lathing, timber hewing and carving. Plus falconry displays, bats, reptiles, a bouncy castle and more. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/swan-barn-farm

Drawing Workshop, Paradise Park, Newhaven, BN9 0DH (Also 26 Aug).11am – 1pm. Go along to the free Drawing Workshop with artist Lesley Harvey in the Coffee Shop at Paradise Park. For more information visit www.paradisepark. co.uk

Fri 28 Jul

Sat 29 – Sun 30 Jul

10am–3pm. Join in and create your own flying beast or peregrine falcon, butterfly, frisbee, hot air balloon, kite or aeroplane. Find out about some of the many things that fly in the Cathedral by following a trail before collecting a prize on completion from the shop. For more information visit www.chichestercathedral.org.uk

An action packed weekend with robots from Robot Wars. Go and watch the robots battle each other. Book a workshop to learn how to make a small robot. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Up, Up and Away, Chichester Cathedral, PO19 1PX

Robots Live, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

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‘The Music Book’ Studio, The Regis Centre; Belmont St, Bognor Regis, PO21 1BL A collection of 6 musical chapters over 6 Wednesdays during Summer. Ages 3-8. Performing, creating and listening to music 26 July; 9, 16, 23 & 30 Aug - ages 3-5 from 9.30-10.10am ages 6-8 from 10.201.10am. 2 Aug ages 3-5 from 2-2.40pm; Ages 6-8 from 2.50-3.40pm Tickets - £4.50 per child and can be paid on entry. Reserve a place to avoid disappointment! For more information and to reserve a place please email

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Come join us for forest fun and leave with smiles and muddy faces. Suitable for children aged 5-12 Location is Angmering BN16 4EW

27, 28 July 17, 18, 23,30 & 31 August All sessions will run from 10am-3pm, lunch provided. Booking & pre-payment essential. Email sam@forestactivities.co.uk for more information or call 07475 770949. Sussex Forest Activities

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and his wife, Golde, are blessed with five witty and beautiful daughters. The matchmaker Yente, is busy making sensible marriage plans for them all.

4 – 19 Aug

Grimm Tales

A bewitching and eerie patchwork of tales woven by an ensemble of quirky storytellers and a troupe of musicians.

Family theatre guide Capitol Horsham Box Office: 01403 750 220 16 Jul

Let’s Go to the Movies

The KDF students are proud to present their red carpet inspired show which includes all your favourite movie songs.

Chequer Mead East Grinstead Box Office: 01342 302 000 16 Jul

Universal Dance Summer Show Universal Dance presents their end of year Summer show.

23 Jul

Fame Junior

The Pauline Quirke Academy presents their summer show of ‘Fame Junior’. This is a youth production.

19 Aug

Madagascar Jr

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto

your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime.

23 Aug

Black Magic – Mix

Dance, scream and sing along to this highly energetic tribute show that follows in the footsteps of the award winning girl band, Little Mix.

Connaught Worthing Box Office: 01903 206 206 15 - 16 Jul

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

Join the intrepid family of adventurers and their musical The Little dog on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy Enjoy swashy grass, the the show! splishy splashy river And don’t and the thick oozy, forget to say squelchy mud!

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7 – 9 Sep

Hi-de-Hi!

It’s a packed programme at Maplin’s Holiday Camp, with all your favourite characters from the TV series. Go back to the 1950s for some good oldfashioned fun and laughter.

Chichester Festival Box Office: 01243 781 312 10 Jul – 26 Aug

Fiddler on the Roof

A small village in Imperial Russia. Tevye, a poor dairyman,

26 – 27 Aug

Jungle Book

Spectacular street-dance and breath taking circus combine to bring Kipling’s classic tale crashing into the 21st Century.

Hawth Crawley Box Office: 01293 553 636 15 - 16 Jul

Chase your Dreams

Happy Feet Song and Dance Company is excited to bring to the Hawth stage a wonderfully uplifting variety showcase.

27 Jul

The Wiggles

Enjoy the Wiggles songs like ‘Hot Potato’, ‘Rock-a-Bye your Bear’ and ‘Do the Propeller!’,

along with their Wiggly friends Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and Captain Feathersword.

5 Aug

The Emperor’s New Clothes

The Emperor is a lovely man, but he’s not the best judge of character, and is often surrounded by idiots. Ages 5+.

25 Aug

The Lost World

Four intrepid explorers, led by the redoubtable Professor Challenger, travel to an uncharted plateau in South America following a few scant directions scribbled in a sketchbook.

26 Aug

Junior Musicality

Contains songs from a wide range of musicals covering many different musical genres.

2 Sep

Plundered!

Whilst searching for hidden treasure, Captain Blackbeard, a famously selfish pirate, has left a once beautiful tropical island littered with rubbish and its inhabitants struggling to survive.

Minerva Chichester Box Office: 01243 781 312 28 Jul

Comedy Club 4 Kids

The best stand-ups and sketch acts do their thing for an audience of children, without the rude bits.

Pavilion Worthing Box Office: 01903 206 206 1 Jul

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Until 8 Jul... The Drunkard or Down with Demon Drink!....West Dean Gardens, Chichester, P018 0RX...............................www.westdean.org.uk 12 Jul...........Pride and Prejudice..................................The Hawth Amphitheatre, Crawley, RH10 6YZ....................................www.illyria.co.uk 21 Jul...........The Taming of the Shrew........................Weald & Downland Museum, Chichester, PO18 0EU............. www.wealddown.co.uk 23 Jul...........The Emperor’s New Clothes.................Bignor Park, nr Pulborough, Petworth, RH20 1HG..............................www.illyria.co.uk 26 Jul...........The Mikado................................................The Hawth Amphitheatre, Crawley, RH10 6YZ....................................www.illyria.co.uk 1 Aug...........The Secret Garden...................................Weald & Downland Museum, Chichester, PO18 0EU............. www.wealddown.co.uk 3 Aug...........The Commercial Traveller......................Milland Recreation Ground, Iping Road, GU30 7NA.. www.therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk 5 Aug...........The Emperor’s New Clothes.................The Hawth Amphitheatre, Crawley, RH10 6YZ....................................www.illyria.co.uk 25 Aug.........The Lost World.........................................The Hawth Amphitheatre, Crawley, RH10 6YZ....................................www.illyria.co.uk 25-26 Aug...A Midsummer Night’s Dream................Arundel Castle, Arundel, BN18 9AB............................................www.arundelcastle.org 27 Aug.........Billionaire Boy (7+)..................................Weald & Downland Museum, Chichester, PO18 0EU............. www.wealddown.co.uk 30 Aug.........The Wind in the Willows........................Field Place, Worthing, BN13 1NP.................................................www.chapterhouse.org 3 Sep...........The Comedy of Errors............................Parham House & Gardens, Pulborough, RH20 4HR........................................ www.tlcm 10

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18 Jul

Rise

Rise wanders into a twilight world of show business, where lovers meet against a dreamlike backdrop of song, circus, cabaret and the silver screen.

28 – 29 Jul

Tipping Point

The five performers are enclosed within the circle of the stage, transforming simple metal poles into a rich landscape of images.

5 Aug

Kermiz

A circus adventure in a childish dream, the dark side of a Grimm fairy tale. Kermiz mixes the atmosphere of the old circus with nouveau cirque, peppered with rousing folk music.

19 Aug

Bouncing Cats and Boom Boom Pups Become part of the high-energy and fun packed adventure for all ages. Set within a purpose-

built graffiti installation that brings to life an original children’s story interwoven with freestyle hip-hop and beatboxing.

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Set to an original score by Matt Huxley, Anyday is a charming tale that transmutes the clangs and boings of unbearable hope to make our spirits soar.

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Regis Centre Bognor Regis Box Office: 01243 861 010 14 Aug

Pesky Pirates – A Hip Hop Adventure

Our cheeky pirates love playing, dancing and having fun. They would love to have some fun with you too so come along and help them find their treasure. Ages 2-9.

18 - 19 Aug

Live at the Regis

A show that harks back to the glory days of summer at the seaside, this top class variety performance will showcase the best in professional and local talent.

1 – 2 Sep

Once Upon a Time

Set in the Land of Oz it follows poor farmer boy, Jack and his pet winged monkey, Chistery, as they set off on an exciting adventure to the forbidden mountains to save the beautiful Princess.

Chichester Festival Youth Theatre

Philip Pullman’s

GRIMM TALES For Young and Old

Adapted by Philip Wilson

4 – 19 August cft.org.uk 01243 781312 #GrimmTales

*Half price for up to two Under 16s with every full price paying adult. T&Cs apply

Two enchanting shows at Kew Gardens this summer for children of all ages

The The Wind Dream Fairies in the Willows Adventure through Bubble Land

22 July – 28 August 2017

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July Toy & Rail Collectors Fair, Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes Station, RH17 7BB

10am-4pm.Visit the stalls on the platform and in the marquee in the car park with various railway artefacts, model railway equipment and many other goods to be found. Normal travel fares apply. For more information visit www.bluebellrailway.com

Through the Door Family Festival, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, PO19 0EU

10.30am–5pm. This exciting new family festival will offer children and their families the opportunity to run wild with their imagination – through woodland trails, funfair rides, climbing wall, circus skills, art workshops and more. For more information and to book visit www.wealddown.co.uk

Bouncy Weekend, Fishers Farm, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG

Fishers are going ‘hopping’ crazy this weekend with inflatable fun for all ages! If you like bouncing, trampolining, or just want to tire-out the little ones, then this weekend is not to be missed. For more information visit www. fishersfarmpark.co.uk

Costume Encounters, Petworth House & Gardens, GU28 9LR 11am–4pm. See history brought to life in front of your eyes as the costumed interpretation team show you what life was like ‘below stairs’ in the early 1800s. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/petworth

Sat 29 Jul – Sat 5 Aug

Wick Week Festival, Various Locations in Littlehampton

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. wickweek.org

Sat 29 Jul –Thurs 31 Aug

Summer Holiday Fun, Littlehampton Museum, BN17 5AW

The Museum’s big summer exhibition ‘The Collectors’ focuses on all the weird and wonderful things that museums collect, the Museum team are hosting drop-in arts and crafts sessions throughout the week. For times and more information visit www.littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk

Sat 29 Jul – Fri 15 Sep

‘The Collectors’, Littlehampton Museum, BN17 5EW From Victorian travellers to contemporary local people digging up treasures, the exhibition will tell

the stories of how museums come to acquire the things that they do. For more information visit www. littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk

Mon 31 Jul

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

3.30pm.Visit the planetarium to find out all about Tim’s epic adventure on board the ISS, and what lies beyond for the future of space travel. Ages 6+. For more information and to book visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Mon 31 Jul – Wed 2 Aug Create & Grow, Squires Garden Centre, Crawley RH11 8PL and Washington, RH20 3BP

9am–12.30pm. Decorate a ceramic toadstool birdhouse to place in your garden for your feathery friends to enjoy. Charges apply. Plus a free plant maze activity to take part in where you will receive a sticker. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

August Tues 1 Aug

Herbs and Scents, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA 1-4pm. Drop in to Anne of Cleves House this afternoon and explore the plants in the garden. Make something to take home. All ages welcome. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Living History Day, Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB

(Also 8 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

Pondemonium! RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

(Also 17 Aug) 10.30am–12noon. Go along and meet some of the wonderful creatures lurking in the watery depths of our pond (with the

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help of a net!) A drop in session. For more information visit www.rspb.org. uk/pulboroughbrooks

Tues 1 – Tues 22 Aug

Wed 2 – Sun 6 Aug

Land of Make Believe Week, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough TN6 3RJ Charges apply. There are lots of enjoyable activities to take part in, including miniature garden making, elf hunts, canvas painting and gnome crafts. At the weekend you are invited to the gnome garden tea party. Also happening at Staplehurst. For more information and to book visit www. millbrookgc.co.uk

Wed 2 – Wed 23 Aug

Summer Fun, Hove Museum and Art Gallery, BN3 4AB

Collecting the World, Littlehampton Museum, BN17 5EW

Tues 1 – Mon 28 Aug

(Selected dates) Exciting events for children and families will be taking place inspired by the summer exhibition ‘The Collectors’. There will be arts and crafts sessions free of charge. Ages 5+. For more information visit www. littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk

(Selected dates) 10am–3pm. Drop in to these fun craft workshops and be inspired by The Art of Puppetry display to create something with paper, fabric, glue and glitter. Charges apply. For more information visit www.brightonmuseums.org.uk/hove

Dino Live, Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2SS Experience the most amazing creatures that walked the Earth come alive. Watch them move, roar and even breathe! Plus enjoy fun interactive Dino workshops. Entry is free. Find more information at www. royalvictoriaplace.com

Tues 1 – Thurs 31 Aug

Hands on History, 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, Battle, TN33 0AD

(Weekdays only) Meet the Hands on History Team for fun activities for the kids from sword drills and dress up to dancing, storytelling and junior jousting. For more information visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

Tues 1 Aug – Sun 1 Oct The Great Brick Safari, Marwell Zoo, Winchester, SO21 1JH

A UK and Zoo First: 80 stunning, lifelike LEGO Brick animals to discover. There will be a brick pit play area, a free spotter’s guide and lots more. Plus you can explore the new lemur walk-through this summer. For more information and to book visit www. marwell.org.uk

Wed 2 Aug

Danger Mouse, Drusillas, Alfriston BN26 5QS

The world’s greatest secret agent is on a mission to meet and greet visitors during his debut appearance at Drusillas. Pop along to see Danger Mouse as he appears at intervals throughout the day in the Events Arena. Charges apply. For times and information visit www.drusillas.co.uk

Rod Puppet making with Jo Coles, Ditchling Museum, BN6 5QS

11am – 3pm.Go and make your own ‘rod-puppet’ from everyday materials and decorate them with ribbons, jewels and much more. Jo will teach you the basic techniques, then create your own unique puppet. Ages 7+. Charges apply. For more information visit www.ditchlingmuseumartcraft. org.uk

Wed 2 – Wed 30 Aug Wild Wednesdays, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

(Wed only) 10.30am–12noon. There will be a special activity for families. You could be ditch dipping, searching for mini beasts or going on a snake hunt. Charges apply. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/ pulboroughbrooks

Wonderful Wednesdays, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, PO18 0EU (Wed only) 11am-4pm.You can enjoy trying a wide range of arts, crafts and traditional countryside activities as part of a day out at the Museum. Try something new each Wednesday which has a theme based on elements, earth, fire, water, and air. For more information visit www. wealddown.co.uk

Thurs 3 Aug

Knights and Dragons, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE (Also 24 Aug) 10.30am-3.30pm. Fun with stories about castle knights, armour to try on and lots of things to make, including a dragon mask. Ages 4-8. Call 01273 486 290 to book. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Summer Fun! Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR (Also 10, 17, 24 Aug) 11am-3pm. A chance to try all things Roman! The Palace will come alive with hands-on activities for all ages. An opportunity to create clay lamps and coil pots, make your own mosaic design, play some Roman games and lots more. For information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

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Fun Days Out with the Family wheel. Punch and Judy shows, face painting, jazz bands and traditional fish and chips all complement the atmosphere and family fun. This event is from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 August and has something for everyone, family fun suitable for all ages. For more information, phone the ticket office at 01243 755 055 or visit the website www. goodwood.com/augustbh. Photo credit: Matt Sills

August Bank Holiday at Goodwood The August Bank Holiday fixture at Goodwood Racecourse is an enchanting long weekend that celebrates the Great British summer holidays of yesteryear. On the Friday evening, racing is followed by fire performers and a breath-taking fireworks display set to music. The fireworks are put on by the company that produced the display for the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations and are quickly gaining recognition as one of the most exciting shows on the South Coast. Across the weekend, guests can look forward to superb racing, including the Group 2 Celebration Mile, as well as a host of other nostalgic attractions. A mock beach front sets the scene and there are traditional fairground rides including a carousel, helter skelter and big

Summer Fun in 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 make for a great holiday or day out.

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East Beach has RNLI Lifeguards and a KID Care wristband scheme to ensure a worry free visit. Littlehampton is also 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. The packed summer events programme guarantees fun for all the family. Create a masterpiece in

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the Sandcastle Competition on 14 August. On 19 August, enjoy a film under the stars watching The Goonies at the ‘Screen on the Green’ outdoor cinema and on the 9 September join Littlehampton’s friendly, vibrant community in celebrating the annual Town Show and Family Fun Day. For details of all Littlehampton’s fantastic attractions and events visit www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

The Robots Are Coming

Get Ready for Go Safari at Drusillas

Museum entry tickets are available from the Amberley Museum website and you are recommended to buy them in advance, as they expect to be very busy. So for an unusual day out where you can see the full Museum as well as battling robots, put 29 and 30 July in your diary now and enjoy a day to remember.

Get your game face on and brace yourself for a truly wild ride at the brand new attraction Go Safari at award-winning zoo, Drusillas Park. Prepare your little explorers for the ultimate African experience. Go Safari is a three ride attraction that is perfect for all the family. Take flight on the back of the fastest land mammal with the exciting new Flying Cheetah ride, buckle up and soar into the skies on the mighty Hippopotobus, or climb aboard the Safari Express train and take a wild journey deep into the heart of the zoo. The Safari Express train runs throughout the day from Mungos Central Station with lots of fun features to spot along the way. Don’t forget to look out for Snigger and Sneer the laughing hyenas and Majesty the fearsome lion as you rumble along the tracks. If you’re really lucky you might even spot a rhino lurking nearby. Sure to be a thrill for children of all ages, Go Safari is waiting to transport you to a whole new world of adventure. Experience this great new attraction alongside all the usual excitement a zoo has to offer at Drusillas Park as you come face to face with hundreds of exotic animals from monkeys and meerkats to penguins and pandas. Located just off the A27 in Alfriston, Drusillas Park is open daily from 10am. Book online using the Price Squeezer deal for the best value family day out in Sussex. For more information, call 01323 874 100 or visit www.drusillas.co.uk

Visit Amberley Museum on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July to watch robots from the hit TV series “Robot Wars” battle it out in a special arena in the Museum. There are pre-bookable workshops for the mechanically minded to get their hands dirty building robots too – but spaces for these are very limited.

Amberley Museum is a remarkable heritage site in the Sussex South Downs, with 36 acres to explore and over 40 exhibit buildings to visit, focusing on industrial and transport history. Take a ride on the narrow gauge railway and historic bus. Exhibits include the telecommunications hall, electricity hall, working print shop, lime kilns, steam engines and more. The Museum is home to traditional craftspeople such as the woodturners and blacksmith, with a café, gift shop, nature trails and picnic areas. The Museum is accessibility friendly and dogs are welcome on site.

Wild Kids at Wakehurst Visit Wakehurst this summer between 24 July and 3 September for a variety of wonderful woodland adventures to spark children’s imaginations and set them free in the outdoors.

Littlehampton Museum Littlehampton Museum is in the heart of this popular sunny seaside town, and offers a fascinating insight into the town’s history through a variety of exciting galleries, many with audio points and interactive elements to help guide you through the story of this beautiful town’s distant past. The summer season at Littlehampton is an exciting one, with visitors pouring into the town not only to enjoy the beautiful beaches, but also to explore the area’s historical heritage at the Museum. This summer’s family friendly exhibition, ‘The Collectors’, will look at the people behind the collections we find in museums. From Victorian travellers who were enchanted by ancient civilisations, to contemporary local people digging up long lost treasures. The exhibition will tell the stories of how museums come to acquire the things they do. Objects from Littlehampton Museum’s collections will be complemented by loans from other local organisations to create an eclectic an exciting exhibition featuring family favourites such as Ancient Egypt and Roman Sussex. The museum is also hosting free arts and crafts based events throughout the summer holidays for youngsters aged 5-13 all linked to the theme of the ‘Collectors’ exhibition.Visitors can simply drop in to create colourful artwork on the themes of Ancient Egypt, the Romans and Victorian explorers.Visit the museum website for more details, www.littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk Admission and all exhibitions and events are free at Littlehampton Museum - the perfect addition to your family holiday in Littlehampton this summer break. 14

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Explore the adventurous journeys play spaces including mammoth log trail ‘Treetrunk Trek’. Get mucky in the mega mud kitchen, the diggable veggie patch and visit the potting shed in the Children’s Heritage Garden. Experience the new Woodland Trail to uncover some magical woodland secrets. Pick up a kids map and activity leaflet from the Visitor Centre for full details and to collect stamps for each visit. Learn to climb a Wakehurst tree with the friendly team of skilled instructors from the Big Tree Climbing Company (advance booking necessary). Enjoy immersive outdoor theatre that will bring to life two enchanting shows set in the backdrop of Wakehurst’s beautiful landscape. Shows include Wind in the Willows and Adventures in Bubble Land (advance booking necessary). Become a Friend of Wakehurst from only £25 to visit Wakehurst as often as you like this summer and for the whole year. Children 16 and under can go along for free.Visit the website, www.kew.org/wakehurst, or see the team at the Visitor Centre for details.

Station Road, Amberley, Arundel West Sussex BN18 9LT 01798 831370 office@amberleymuseum.co.uk www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Summer of Fun at Amberley Museum Sunday 23rd July - Classic Car Show Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July - Robots Live Monday 14th to Friday 18th August - Activity Week Monday 28th August - Storybook Day, Alice at Amberley Toddler Tuesdays - 25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th August Activity Wednesdays - 26th July, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th August With 36 acres and over 40 exhibits to visit, plenty to see in any weather. Ride the narrow gauge railway and historic buses. See our website for more information. Under 4’s go free.

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Manor House, Church Street, Littlehampton. BN17 5EW. littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk 01903 738100.

Science goes wild 22 – 23 July

Ten minutes’ drive from Haywards Heath For details visit kew.org/wakehurst

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Head down to a beautiful woodland shelter in Pearcelands Wood, Wakehurst for a summer of outdoor discovery. Activities change each week and include woodland mammal safaris, art and photography, firelighting and bushcraft, butterfly encounters and wild cooking.

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Sleep Under the Stars Join the RSPB’s annual Big Wild Sleepout this July, and spend a night under the stars on your favourite RSPB reserve or explore nature in your own garden. The RSPB’s Big Wild Sleepout returns for a fifth year, and between 28 and 30 July, thousands of children and their families will be pitching tents in gardens and RSPB reserves across the UK, hoping to discover what night time creatures are living on their doorstep. At RSPB Pulborough Brooks in West Sussex, you can uncover moths and bats and enjoy unrivalled dark night skies at this stunning South Downs location. The reserve is within one of only 11 Dark Skies Reserves in the world, offering campers the chance to enjoy exceptionally clear night skies at night and enjoy activities in beautiful surroundings during the day. Camping is not usually allowed at RSPB Pagham Harbour nature reserve in order to protect the important wildlife there. However, 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, they will be getting crafty, setting up mammal and moth traps, hunting for bugs and going bat detecting. Booking for special reserve sleepouts is open now.Visit www.rspb.org. uk/sleepout to find out which other reserves near you taking part. Campers can now get even closer to nature by taking the first step towards their Wild Challenge, the RSPB’s new free online award scheme, which encourages families to go out and get closer to the natural world. By completing activities ranging from minibeast safaris and habitat exploring, to making a compost heap and planting for wildlife, participants can log their achievements on the RSPB Wild Challenge website and collect bronze, silver and gold awards. For those who prefer to stay closer to home, visit www.rspb.org. uk/sleepout to find fun ideas, activities and tips to help you have a wild night out. Big Wild Sleepout is free to take part in at home and registration is now open.

Do You Know Your Oak From Your Ash? With over 70 million visits to the nations’ forests a year, a new campaign has been launched by Forestry Commission England exploring the world of trees and revealing what an incredible contribution they make to our lives. Tree Explorer helps people to identify and learn more about the different tree species, uncovering some amazing facts that most of us probably didn’t know before. Available at 21 forests across the country, the Tree Explorer Trail challenges visitors to identify trees using their leaves, bark and seeds and delves into fascinating and entertaining old tree traditions along the way. Visitors can use the new online tree identification tool to help them identify a variety of species and entertain their kids with the Tree Explorer activity pack. Children can try their hand at being a tree scientist, step into the world of a wildlife ranger or learn about the day job of our foresters. For more information, visit www. forestry.gov.uk/treeexplorer. Photo credit: Forestry Commission England

Out of Bounds Renowned for its incredible, exciting, challenging and hugely entertaining unique indoor and outdoor activities and facilities, Out of Bounds in Rustington, West Sussex is proud to have become one of Sussex’s top adventure activity centres. It’s the perfect day out for all the family.

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Easy Days Out For Long Summer Holidays With over 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales, there’s lots of places to explore this summer, and the Canal and River Trust have hand-picked 120 top gems to help you decide where to go. Watch the colourful spectacle of canal boats, become a pirate, feed the ducks or have a picnic by the river with some friends – make this summer one to remember. Best of all, a trip to a river or canal can be completely free. For nature lovers, canals and rivers are great places to spot lots of different species of wildlife. Have a competition to see how many different things you can spot, or you could even play wildlife bingo as a family. Visiting the canals and rivers can be a great place to get some quality family time. If you’re taking a picnic, you could also take a game and enjoy playing in the sunshine. There are also lots of walks and some spots even have cycle routes. The Canal and River Trust provides visitors with the lowdown on its top spots around the country and has put together a collection of local maps and activity sheets in a free mobile app called ‘Places to visit’. To download the app or for more information, please visit www. canalrivertrust.org.uk. Simply choose your destination and have a fun family day out.

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Visitors can enjoy Clip ‘n Climb, ten pin bowling, a giant four level soft play area, Laser Tag, Footgolf and Adventure Golf. The entire complex has been designed to an exceptionally high standard with impeccable standards of cleanliness, as well as a professional level of service from all staff. Once you’ve worked up an appetite taking part in the activities, you can enjoy some of the delicious family favourites on offer at Coastal Coffee.You can even take the opportunity to use the complementary Wi-Fi and relax with a cup of freshly brewed coffee while the children are playing. Out of Bounds have recently added an assault course to their soft play area and three brand new climbing walls to the Clip ‘n Climb arena. Be the first to try them out this summer. The centre also frequently runs popular Open Laser Tag sessions. Make sure to visit www.out-of-bounds. co.uk for dates and more information.

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The Loxwood Joust

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The Loxwood Joust is the UK’s premiere mediaeval fun day out taking place at the enchanted Loxwood Meadow on 5, 6, 12 and 13 August 2017. 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.

Squire’s Garden Centres have some great gardening and craft activities for children this summer holiday. The ‘Create & Grow’ sessions have different activities each week including planting and decorating a strawberry pot, painting a ceramic toadstool bird house and decorating a trio of bug wind chimes.

Taking place each day from 10am to 6pm, the Loxwood Joust’s unrivalled programme of mediaeval 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.

Create & Grow at Squire’s starts on Monday 24 July and runs until the end of August. It’s on every Monday and Tuesday morning (9am-12.30pm), as well as Wednesday mornings at many centres. There’s a paid-for and a free activity each week, and there’s no need to book, simply turn up on the day.

Wander the massive Living History Village in the ‘Mediaeval Meadow’’, a totally authentic recreation of a mediaeval battle camp, and browse the Mediaeval Market Place where traders and hawkers vie for your attention as companies of actors, wandering minstrels, the Court Jester and dance troupes entertain and delight throughout the day. Try your hand at archery and blacksmithing. 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 the Mediaeval Groat is the currency. This ‘Mini Mediaeval Mayhem’ includes Have a Go Archery, Face and Wound Painting, Pelt the Peasant and ‘Sword School’ where you can learn to be an apprentice Knight. Discover your heritage at the Loxwood Joust. For more information please visit www.legendpresents.co.uk.

Decorate your home with a cute pair of painted pebble animals, or create a beautiful summer bowl, perfect for those afternoon barbecues. Keep your keen-eyed youngsters entertained with free spot the difference activities, plant mazes and wildlife word searches.Young artists can take part in a free colouring competition and in the last week of the summer holidays, from Monday 28 August, head out on a wildlife hunt with a sweet treat at the end. All activities are on a first come, first served basis.Visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk to find your local centre and start planning your family day.

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Visit Petworth for the summer holidays and take part in an exciting mixture of activities for the family. Travel back in time in the Snapshots in Time summer trail running from 22 July to 3 September and discover creatures, characters and stories from the ‘Proud’ Duke’s lost garden. Use emoji stamps to track the adventure in your time travel journal, solve puzzles and take some pictures to record your journey through time. Trails are priced £1 per child. Get hands on with some crafting fun making kites, bird feeders, fairies and dragon eggs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 August for £3 per child. Challenge the family to a game of giant Jenga or snakes and ladders with outdoor games ready to borrow. Art enthusiasts can pick up an art adventurer backpack and create masterpieces with sketchbook, crayons and paints. Inside the mansion, try the ever-popular As You Like It trail and, for a donation, create your own play with the help of some of Shakespeare’s characters. Families can borrow a Petworth Play Bag which include fun challenges to match colours, find faces and spot textures to help little ones connect with some of the paintings and works in the Visit mansion. Cloisters Cafe kids meals for £1.50 Normal admission prices apply conditions apply for all activities. To find out more, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ petworth-house-and-park

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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, the International Bat Night is on 26 and 27 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.

Journey to the Stars This summer, an exciting range of star shows are on offer at the South Downs Planetarium in Chichester. Using their magnificent star projector, which displays over 4,500 pinpoint stars on the dome above your head, their shows ‘Summer Skies, Shooting Stars’ and ‘Summertime Stars, Moon and Planets’, will showcase the wonders of the night sky at this time of the year and are suitable for would-be stargazers aged 7 and upwards.

When you arrive at Arundel Wetland Centre you’ll receive your free Wildlife Ranger log book packed with everything you need for a day of exciting discoveries. Children will be encouraged to record their findings and experiences in their log books, like a real life ranger, as a permanent reminder of their wild day out. Will you take up the challenge and become a Wildlife Ranger this summer? Dusty Wildlife Rangers activities run from Saturday 22 July until Sunday 3 September at WWT Wetland Centres.You can discover a whole new world at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. Get close to amazing wildlife, take exciting boat safaris through water meadows and hand feed exotic birds. On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 August, Bush Craft for Kids workshops at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre will introduce kids to foraging and bush cooking. Perfect for ages 9+, call 01903 881 530 to book. Go to www.wwt.org. uk/wetland-centres/arundel for more information.

The Essential Guide to Pond Dipping Ponds have a huge variety of amazing little creatures just waiting to be discovered. Get your nets and magnifying glasses at the ready and go pond dipping this summer, either in your garden, at your local park or in a local Woodland Trust nature reserve. First on the essential list is getting your equipment – a net, a lightcoloured shallow tray or plastic container to inspect your findings in, plastic spoons, a magnifying glass, ID sheets and notebook to record your findings and a phone or camera.

The highlight of the summer season will be a series of special fulldome shows featuring stunning fulldome still views and immersive video sequences that completely surround the audience with breath taking moving colour imagery. The Planetarium will be repeating their popular shows ‘One Small Step for Major Tim, A Giant Leap Towards Mars’ about the future of human spaceflight and ‘Hubble’s View of the Universe’, featuring the Hubble Space Telescope’s greatest discoveries, including many of its most beautiful and scientifically important pictures. Completely new this summer, they will be showing ‘Distant Worlds - Alien Life?’ - a stunning feature-length fulldome show about the conditions required for life, both in our Solar System and on some of the newly-discovered exoplanets orbiting other stars. For details of all upcoming shows and a map showing you how to get there, visit the Planetarium’s website at www.southdowns.org.uk. It is always advisable to book tickets in advance, as some shows sell out quickly. Simply call 01243 774 400 or 07818 297 292 to reserve tickets.

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Follow this handy guide to ensure your pond dipping success. First, scoop some pond water into your container so the little creatures will be happy swimming around in it. Lie on your tummy or kneel by the side of the pond and sweep your net slowly through the water – a figure of eight shape works best. Then take your net out and carefully turn it inside out so the creatures you’ve caught drop into the container. You can then use your spoon to scoop them up and get a closer look. But don’t touch them as you might hurt them. Check out the Woodland Trust’s pond dipping guide online for pictures to help you identify your finds. Show off your findings to The Woodland Trust on social media using #NatureDetectives. And if you want more ideas like this through the post, why not become a Woodland Trust Nature Detective? Find out more at www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives. Photo credit: Catherine Starling

Pirates & Princesses Canal Cruises 27 July, 9 & 24 August 2017 at 11am & 2pm Come suitably dressed and help defeat the pirates and rescue the princess! Booking in advance is advisable. £11 per person www.weyandarun.co.uk • 01403 752403

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Barracudas is the UK’s No1 children’s activity camp, offering peace of mind for working parents during the Easter and summer holidays. After a very successful 2016, with 14 outstanding ratings from Ofsted, Barracudas are extremely excited to kick off 2017 with over 35 camps operating this year. With action packed programmes and a choice of varied activities, including archery, swimming, fencing and arts & crafts, there is plenty to keep your children entertained. To book or to find out more, call 08451 235 299 or visit www.barracudas.co.uk.

There is a wealth of evidence that shows learning a musical instrument is beneficial for children, not just in building their musical skills but also aiding their cognitive, emotional and social development. Recent research from Dawn Rose from the University of Hertfordshire compared children who took part in regular group school music lessons to children who pursued individual music lessons for the first time that year.

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Making movies is now easier for young people than ever before using nothing more than a smartphone or a tablet along with simple editing programmes. The Movie Making Book teaches you all the skills you need to get started to make your own blockbuster, from camera angles to scriptwriting to special effects. Each project is designed to offer you the tools you need to become an accomplished movie maker at home. There are also fourteen more advanced, longer projects to put your skills to the test, and advice on safely sharing your movies online. The projects are all suitable for movie makers aged seven and upwards, although some may require help from adults. To extend your movie-making skills, follow the book’s Pro Tips to help you get professional-looking results.

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Sat 5 Aug

Young Photographers Workshop, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 11.30am–2.30pm. Go and snap some of the many bugs, birds, reptiles and plants found on the nature reserve. Local wildlife and landscape photographer John Dominick will lead the workshop. Ages 8–14. Booking essential call 01798 875 851.

Family Stream Adventure, Fishbourne Mill Pond, Fishbourne, PO19 3JP 11am. An intrepid walk through the reeds of Fishbourne stream.You will look out for signs of wildlife, especially water voles. Take tall, clean boots and cover your arms and legs. Ages 8+. Charges apply. For more information visit www.conservancy. co.uk

Captivating Chemistry, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN 10.30am-4pm. Chemistry is definitely fun, especially when trying to find out what goes with a bang! Try some crazy chemistry experiments. Ages9 -11. Charges apply. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For more information visit www.theobservatory.org

Thurs 3 – Sun 6 Aug

Sussex Guild Craft Fair, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS Contemporary craft from local artists on show and for sale from The Sussex Guild. There will be craft demonstrations including blacksmithing, woodturning, embroidery and quilting. For times and more information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Thurs 3 – Thurs 31 Aug Hello Kitty, Drusillas, Alfriston BN26 5QS

(Selected dates).Visit Hello Kitty in her beautiful themed house and have a souvenir photo taken with the cutest girl herself. Meet and greet opportunities will operate at intervals throughout the day. Charges apply. For times and information visit www.drusillas.co.uk

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Escape to the Countryside, Yoghurt Rooms, East Grinstead, RH19 4NL Get back to nature with an action packed weekend of wildlife events, bushcrafts, yoga, campfires and much more. For more information visit www.yoghurtrooms.com/escape

Glynde and Beddingham Flower Show & Fete, Nr Lewes, BN8 6RS 12noon–5pm. Go along to a traditional Village Fete in beautiful South Downs Setting with Tea Tent, Bar, BBQ, Punch & Judy Shows, Bouncy Castle, Bric-a-brac, tombola, coconut shy and craft stalls. Live Music and Glynde outdoor swimming pool open. For more information visit Facebook - Glynde And Around News

Tim Peak Sleepover, The Novium, Chichester PO19 1QH 7pm–8am. Enjoy a special night complete with a torch lit treasure hunt, build your own rocket, games and a themed bedtime story before settling down to sleep beneath the stars. Ages 7-11. For more information and to book visit www. thenovium.org

Sat 5 – Sun 6 Aug

The Loxwood Joust, The Loxwood Meadow, RH14 0AL (Also 12–13 Aug). Two weekends of Medieval mayhem to include full contact jousting, have a go archery, face and wound painting, children’s kingdom and much more. For more information visit www.loxwoodjoust. co.uk

Water Party, Fishers Farm, Wisborough Green RH14 0EG Looking for a place to cool down this summer? Well the ‘Water Party’ at Fishers is definitely the place to be! Have an absolutely splashing time, and don’t forget to bring a towel! There’ll be lots of getting wet, summer music, and good old family fun.

Hotham Park Country Fair, Hotham Park, 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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The Fort Awakens, Redoubt Fortress, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ

Enjoy a weekend of discovery. Meet the Faces of the Fort and find Napoleonic Soldiers defending the fortress, undergoing gruesome surgery and telling tales of times gone by. Charges apply. For more information visit www. eastbournemuseums.co.uk

World War I Weekend, Batemans, Burwash, TN19 7DS 11am-4pm. Explore our World War I 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

Sun 6 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

Archaeology Walks - Belle Tout, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, BN20 0AB 11am–1pm. Come and discover the fascinating history through the ages of this amazing coastal site overlooking the Seven Sisters. Admission charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/birling-gap-andthe-seven-sisters

A Rainbow Museum, Brighton Museum, BN1 1EE 10am–5pm. Museum Lab will feature a related Discovery Day on each of these dates, so drop-in for fun family activities and a chance to get up close and personal to objects not usually on display. For more information visit www.brightonmuseums.org.uk

Sun 6 – Sun 27 Aug

Musical Sundays, Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP 1-3pm, every Sun. Take a picnic, relax and enjoy live music in a beautiful Garden setting. For more information visit www.bordehill.co.uk

Be an Astronaut, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

10.30am-1pm. 2-4.30pm. Join an incredible adventure to the International Space Station.You will train, prepare and carry out tasks as an Astronaut living in Space. Ages 6-8. Charges apply. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For more information visit www.the-observatory.org

Miniature Portraits, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ 10.15am-12.15pm. Pose for a selfportrait inspired by the Gallery’s early Lucian Freud portrait paintings. Recreate the compositions and lighting in a mini photographic studio using a cable release and a professional Digital SLR camera set up. Ages 5-8. For more information and to book visit www. pallant.org.uk

Seven Sisters Archaeology Walk, The South Downs Countryside (East) Birling Gap, BN20 0AB

11am-1pm. Go along on a circular guided walk taking in the fascinating history of the area. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/birling-gap-and-the-seven-sisters

Mon 7 – Wed 9 Aug

Create & Grow, Squires Garden Centres, Crawley RH11 8PL and Washington, RH20 3BP 9am-12.30pm. Create a pair adorable pebble animals to place in your garden at home, anything is possible at the tip of your paint brush. Charges apply. Plus a free wildlife activity to take part in where you will receive a sticker. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Mon 7 Aug – Sun 3 Sep

Wild Families – Bug Detectives Trail, RSPB Pulborough, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

9.30am–5pm. Follow the special activity trail which will help you hone your bug hunting skills and get you up close and personal with some of their smallest but most fascinating creatures. Charges apply. For more information visit www. rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks

Wed 9 Aug

Pirate & Princess Day, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

10.30am–5pm. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to go ashore and be a pirate for the day on Michelham’s bountiful island! For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Leo & Raph from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Drusillas, Alfriston BN26 5QS

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Leo and Raph will appear at Drusillas Park for one day only. Join the dynamic duo as they meet visitors and pose for pictures at intervals throughout the day. Charges apply. For times and information visit www.drusillas.co.uk

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Wintercroft masks have caught the imagination of creative people and festival-goers around the globe.These masks have been used everywhere from music videos and fashion shoots to theatre productions and political campaigns. Pop out, build and wear four Jungle Animal masks in amazing low-poly design. A parrot, elephant, monkey and tiger are included in this pack. Each mask is beautifully designed with low-poly graphics on one side and a colouring-in pattern on the other for a colourful alternative.The reader easily and quickly assembles the mask using the instructions written in the book.The set of masks retails at £8.99.

Jumbo Games Cars 3 Range The new collection will consist of ﬁve products, covering a variety of Jumbo’s popular puzzle designs for little ones to enjoy. A highlight of the collection is the Disney Cars 3 Piston Cup Race Game. This fun and exciting game features a rotating board and track, an electronic Piston Cup model with sound animations and four Lightening McQueen model playing pieces.The aim of the game is to be the fastest round the track, collecting Lap Cards as you go.There are also special spaces around the track that will either help or hinder the player, making for more interesting game play.The range will also include the Puzzle and Colour Pack, Giant Floor Puzzle, 4in1 Puzzle Bumper Pack, 4in1 Shaped Puzzles and a 4 Puzzle Pack, all featuring characters and scenes from the brand-new movie. Prices start at £5.99.

Peggies Peg Dolls

At Peggies you will ﬁnd beautifully hand painted wooden dolls for both adults and children alike. The family run business based in Devon, offer bespoke family keepsakes, wedding cake toppers, worry dolls for children, and a wide range of assorted character dolls for play. Prices begin at £8.00 Visit the website at www.peggies.co.uk to ﬁnd out more.

Scary Bingo

Scary Bingo: Fun with Monsters and Crazy Creatures is a colourful, easy-to-play game for children and families, which puts a spooky twist on the traditional bingo game. Players get to know a menacing mummy, a bowler-hat wearing yeti and plenty of other weird and wacky monsters as they mark off each character on their board and race to be the ﬁrst to call bingo! Scary Bingo can be played with 3-7 people, making it a great game for families in need of some spooky entertainment and is suitable for ages 3 and above.You can ﬁnd this product at £14.99 on the high street and online.

Snowflake Books Snowﬂake Books make beautifully illustrated books in both English and Mandarin with simple and amusing stories that young children will enjoy. Stories are drawn from ancient Chinese fairy stories and legends which are enjoyed by Chinese children everywhere. The books are available in full texts both in English and Mandarin, and especially aim for authenticity in the illustrations and stories.Your children will learn many useful Chinese words and expressions. Stories are carefully selected, researched and translated by an international team of artists and writers. Prices begin at £6.99.

Playhouse Company Gypsy Caravan

This colourful caravan sits on static wheels and features a charming red stable door, bright green windows and beautiful cream walls, giving it a light and airy interior. With a little imagination, it’s the perfect prop for endless adventures. Measuring 1.1m wide by 1.5m high by 1.6m deep, the Gypsy Caravan allows little ones to travel to lands afar, all from the safety of the back garden. Other colour combinations are available, or you can let creativity ﬂourish even further by getting the caravan covered entirely in cream, providing a blank canvas for the mind to explore. The Gypsy Caravan is priced at £1,925. Further information on play and tree houses in The Playhouse Company’s range, can be found at www.theplayhousecompany.co.uk or by calling 01544 387 300.

YUUgo Activity Backpack

The YUUgo activity backpack builds upon the much-loved multifunctional fun features of the highly successful YUUbag with the added functionality of a builtin GPS and WIFI tracker.With a multitude of pockets and compartments, a fold-down desk, an integrated whistle in the chest strap as well as a fun-ﬁlled pack of stationery and games,YUU backpacks are perfect for everyday travel and play. The integrated GPS, powered by GoTek7, opens up a new world of possibilities. Children can log their journeys and distances and check how far they have walked, cycled or travelled by car - all on their YUUgo App.There is also a YUUgo adult application which will have advanced functionality, including ring-fencing alerts, and the peace of mind of always knowing where your child’s backpack is, as it can be tracked and found at the click of a button.The YUUgo activity backpack retails at £125.

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August Wonder of Colour, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

10.30am-1pm, 2-4pm. A scintillating workshop focussing on what colour actually is. Look at colour, pigment, light, paint, shade, hue and tone. How does colour affect us and the environment? Ages 6-8. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For times and more information visit www.the-observatory.org

Ravilious’ Eastbourne: Walking Tour, Towner, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ

(Also 16 Aug). Join in on a free tour of places where Ravilious lived, worked and was inspired. This walking tour, led by members of Towner’s Learning team, is suitable for all abilities and lasts about 30 minutes, ending at the gallery. For more information visit www. townereastbourne.org.uk

Bats in the Belfry, Slindon Estate, BN18 0RG

8–10pm. Join the Ranger for a short presentation and a gentle walk in search of these mysterious flying mammals. Using a bat detector we will hear the high frequency squeaks the bats use to catch their prey. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/slindon-estate

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

(Also 24 Aug). 11am and 2pm. Arrive suitably dressed and help defeat the pirates and rescue the princess on a ninety minute adventure. Charges apply. For more information visit www.weyandarun.co.uk

Wed 9 - Sun 13 Aug

Really Wild Week, Millbrook Garden Centre, Gravesend, DA13 9PA

Weekday sessions include making a butterfly house or mini nature reserve, pond dipping with Kent wildlife and planting butterfly friendly pots to take home with you. At the weekend, get a chance to hold some animals. (Also happening at Staplehurst). For more information visit www.millbrook.co.uk

Thurs 10 Aug

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. Discover AngloSaxon beads and brooches. Ages 6-10. Charges apply. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

10.30am-1pm or 2-4pm. Find out why the planets don’t wander off, how they became the Sun’s family and all the other relatives that travel around our parent star. Ages 6-8. Charges apply. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For times and more information visit www.the-observatory.org

Creature Making with Ruby Ruth, Ditchling Museum, BN6 8SP 11am–3pm. Bring to life using fabric, up-cycled jumpers, buttons and storytelling in this creature making workshop.You will draw, sew, stuff and name your own character inspired by Jenny’s designs. Ages 7+. For more information visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Family Stream Adventure, Fishbourne Mill Pond, Fishbourne, PO19 3JP 10am. An intrepid walk through the reeds of Fishbourne stream.You will look out for signs of wildlife, especially water voles. Take tall, clean boots and cover your arms and legs. Ages 8+. Charges apply. For more information visit www.conservancy. co.uk

Thurs 10 – Tues 15 Aug The Moscow State Circus, Glyne Gap Field, Hastings TN40 2JS

The circus returns to the UK with its latest and greatest production, ‘Gostinitsa - Hotel of Curiosities’. The show combines the best of the circus art forms, adds the glitz and glamour of the art deco period and the sparkle of 1930s Hollywood. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.moscowstatecircus.com

Fri 11 Aug

Bughunt! RSPB Pulborough, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 10.30am–12.30pm. Drop in and become a bug detective and join us in a hunt for some of the amazing minibeasts living on the reserve. Then make a bee B&B to take home for your garden. Charges apply. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/ pulboroughbrooks

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Fri 11 – Sun 13 Aug Chilli Fiesta, West Dean Gardens, PO18 0QZ

Join the family friendly party and dance to live Latin music, watch cookery and gardening demonstrations and taste delicious chilli foods. There will be children’s cookery and activities. Why not take a tent and camp out for the weekend. For more information visit www. westdean.org.uk

Fri 11 – Mon 21 Aug

Bazaar – An Indian Summer, Sussex Prairie Gardens, Woodmancote, BN5 9AT

10am–5pm. There will be a glittering array of delights imported from India and Nepal, clothes, jewellery, home furnishings and gifts. Jo Hall will be giving talks on textiles and Nepal and there will be woodblock printing for kids and adults. For more information visit www.sussexprairies.co.uk

Sat 12 Aug

Tales of the English Countryside, Arundel Wetland Centre, BN18 9PB

11.30am-12noon and 1-1.30pm. Learn about the fauna and flora of Britain with Jonathon Huet, with his poetry, rhymes, drums and enthusiasm for the countryside. For more information visit www.wwt.org.uk/Arundel

Sun 13 Aug

2017 Summer Pooch Party, Holiday Inn - Seafront, Brighton BN1 2JF

Help celebrate 65 years of caring for the animals by going along for a fun day of activities and games for your dogs, including a ‘Musical Sit’. Each dog that goes along will get their very own goody bag plus a ‘Best in Show’ and more. For more information visit www. raystede.org

Snakehunt! RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

Weather permitting, go on a ramble in search of some incredible reptiles. The walk is likely to last around an hour. Charges apply. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-andevents

Dog Fun Day, Harting Down, GU31 5PN

10am–3pm. This event is for all dog lovers – there will be a dog show, agility, and working dogs and much more. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/harting-down

Mon 14 Aug

Jaguar XK & Jaguar FT Enthusiasts’ Clubs, Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB

10am. The Jaguar XK8/XKR Enthusiasts Club and The Jaguar F-Type Enthusiasts Club will be hosting their annual Summer Show and Shine event on the Castle Lower Lawns. Over 100 cars will be on display as well as trade stands, trophies etc. For information visit www.arundelcastle.org

Pallant Goes Jungle, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ

Sandcastle Competition, Stageby-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, under 11s and over 11s.You must only use natural materials found on the beach. For more information visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Mon 14 – Wed 16 Aug

(Also 15, 19 Aug) 10.30am–12.30pm. Be inspired by the paintings of John Minton and make a large scale collaborative piece that will grow over the morning, you will build a jungle scene complete with tropical birds. A free drop in session. For more information visit www.pallant.org.uk

Sat 12 – Sun 13 Aug

Bushcraft for Kids, Arundel WWT Centre, BN18 9PB

Jonathon Huet introduces kids to foraging and bushcraft cooking. Age 9+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Charges apply. Call 01903 881 530 to book or for more information visit www.wwt.org.uk/Arundel

Princesses and Pirates Weekend, Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG

Follow the scurvy Pirate Trail and see if ye’ can find the gold! Get dressed-up in your best fancy dress outfits or beautiful dresses and join in the ‘Sing-along-sessions’ with the Princesses on stage in the Theatre. Charges apply. For more information visit www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk

Create & Grow, Squires Garden Centre, Crawley RH11 8PL and Washington, RH20 3BP 9am-12.30pm. Plant and look after your very own beautiful plants in a large stylish terracotta pot, which you will personalise with a glittery design. Charges apply. Plus a free spot the difference activity to take part in where you will receive a sticker. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Mon 14 – Fri 18 Aug

Activity Week, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

10am-5pm. All about print, pattern and design, for this event we will explore the Museum to gather ideas and create. This activity week will result in an exhibition at the end of the week, working towards the explorer Arts Award. For more information and to book visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

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Win Tickets to the Loxwood Joust

The Loxwood Joust mediaeval festival is renowned for its authenticity as it explores the full richness of our country’s heritage with an unrivalled programme of mediaeval mayhem. From the first moment you see the sign – ‘You are now entering the 15th Century. Laws of the year 1455 now apply. You have been warned’ - you are transported back in time. As with most things mediaeval, crime and punishment was a grim affair and murderers were given the same trials as apple thieves, with both usually meeting the same grizzly end. With the threat of being tortured on the rack, this certainly was a gruesome time. The Joust is being held on 5-6 and 12-13 August at The Loxwood Meadow, West Sussex RH14 0AL For more details contact loxwoodjoust.co.uk Primary Times has a family ticket (two adults and two children) to give away to one lucky leader. To be in with a chance of winning, please tell us which one of the following was used as a mediaeval instrument of torture - a lance, a rack or a saucepan. For entry details see the bottom of this page. Please note that the closing date for this competition is Friday 21 July

Win a Copy of AniMalcolm by David Baddiel

AniMalcolm is a laugh-out-loud adventure for every child who ever wondered what it might be like to be a bit of an animal. Malcolm doesn’t like animals, which is a problem because his family love them. Their house is full of pets. What the house is not full of is stuff Malcolm likes, such as the laptop he wanted for his birthday. The only bright spot on the horizon is the Year 6 school trip but the catch is, it’s a trip to a farm. Over the next days, Malcolm changes. With the help of a magic goat, Malcolm is transformed into a whole series of animals. He thinks differently, speaks differently and eats differently. But will he end up the same as he was before? Sometimes the hardest thing to become is yourself. We have ten signed copies of this hilarious new book for lucky Primary Times readers to win. For your chance to be a winner, tell us what magical animal helps Malcolm transform. For entry details see below.

Win the Funniest Books in Children’s Literature

Competitions

Competitions Michael Rosen – children’s novelist, poet and former Children’s Laureate – recently announced the shortlist for the 2017 Scholastic Laugh Out Loud Awards (The Lollies) which celebrate the funniest children’s books. Michael Rosen and his judging panel were tasked with making the selected shortlist from over 130 books submitted by children’s publishers. The Lollies are awarded in three categories: Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book, Best Laugh Out Loud Book for 6-8s and Best Laugh Out Loud Book for 9-13s. Head online to discover the shortlisted books and crack up as you decide your favourite. The winning book in each category will be decided solely by children’s votes, with schools and parents encouraged to help kids get involved and vote via the Lollies website, www.scholastic.co.uk/lollies, or via the Scholastic channel on the PopJam app. For your chance to win all the books in the age 6-8 shortlist, just tell us your favourite book. See below for details of how to enter.

Win a box of books for your school

Primary Times are offering schools the chance to win a selection of great books for their library. We have a whole box full of titles from super stories to fun educational books. We have several boxes of books to give away and the titles in each may differ. To enter the competition send your name, address, phone number and the name of your school using the details below.

To enter any of the competitions send your answer along with your name, age, school, address and phone number to Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG. Don’t forget to include the name of the competition. Alternatively email your answer and details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with the competion name as the subject by Friday 11 August. If you are entering more than one competition you can put all entries in the same envelope. Follow us on Twitter - @PT_Sussex

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Toy Hacking Animation, Ditchling Museum, BN6 8SP

Tues 15 Aug

Kitchen Tales, Anne of Cleeves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA 1–4pm. Drop in to the house this afternoon to hear some kitchen stories, tell your own, handle kitchen artefacts and explore the herbs in the garden. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Bats, Glow Worms and Meteors, Downs Link Car Park, BN5 9PJ 8pm. Go and join the Downs Link Rangers for an exciting evening looking at wildlife, astronomy and local history. Meet by the Cat and Canary Pub. Charges apply. For more information visit www.westsussex. gov.uk

Rocketry, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN 10.30am-1pm or 2-4pm. How does such a huge rocket actually get off the ground? Why does it ‘break up’ and where do the astronauts sit? Find out in this fascinating workshop. Ages 6-8. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For times and more information visit www.the-observatory.org

Wed 16 Aug

Wildlife Wednesday, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS 10.30am–4.30pm. A great opportunity for you and your little ones to get up close to nature, a chance to see snakes, lizards and more. Explore with a nature trail and enjoy pond dipping, bug hunting and face painting at a small extra charge. For more information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Chase and Marshall from PAW Patrol, Drusillas, Alfriston BN26 5QS Get ready for action as two of PAW Patrol’s finest recruits, Chase and Marshall, make their doggy debut. The heroic pups will be patrolling at intervals throughout the day.You’d be barking mad to miss it. Charges apply. For times and information visit www. drusillas.co.uk

Electrifying Electronics, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN 10.30am-1pm or 2-4pm. Try out this fascinating workshop run by Dave Williams from Ditronix.You will be able to explore the fantastic range of electronic bricks to build some amazing circuits. Ages 9-11. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For more information visit www.theobservatory.org

11am–3pm. In this hands-on arts, crafts and digital workshop you will learn how to reuse toys destined for landfill to make new hybrid mutant creations, then create your own 3D digital animation using iPad apps. Ages 7+. For more information visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Wed 16 – Sun 20 Aug Adventures at Sea Week, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough TN6 3JR

Get nautical throughout the week with the opportunity to create your own arts and crafts. Plus there will be a group treasure hunt which leads to a treasure chest! Charges apply. Also happening at Staplehurst. For workshop times and to book visit www.millbrookgc.co.uk

Thurs 17 Aug

Summer Afternoon Racing, Fontwell Park, BN18 0SX

Go along for the first meeting back at Fontwell after their Summer Break and witness the thrill of horse racing live at the only figure of eight jumps course in the UK. For more information and to book visit www. fontwellpark.co.uk

K’NEX Construction, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

10.30am-1pm. 2-4.30pm. Design and build a model using a K’nex construction kit under expert guidance with some fabulous templates or your own imagination. Ages 6-8. Charges apply. Booking essential on 01323 832 731. For more information visit www.theobservatory.org

Thurs 17 – Sun 20 Aug Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow, Eastbourne Seafront, BN21 3AD

10am–6pm. This Airshow boasts a 2 mile flying display line along the seafront. There will be helicopter pleasure flights, children’s entertainment, fireworks and much more. Entry is free. For more information and to book visit www. eastbourneairshow.com

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Seaside Weekend, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL

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A Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Slindon Estate, BN18 0RG 11.30am–2pm. Join this family fun event, taking you to Northwood where there will be children’s activities, face painting and light refreshments. Meet at Northwood. Charges apply. To book call 01243 814 730. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/slindonestate

Take trains from Sheffield Park, East Grinstead and Kingscote to Horsted Keynes and visit the seaside! The paddock at Horsted Keynes will be transformed into a sandy beach! Plus Kids for a Quid - children aged 3-15 will travel at just £1. For more information visit www.bluebell-railway. com

Art in the Park, Buchan Country Park, Crawley, RH11 9HQ 10.30am–2.30pm. Held in conjunction with Crawley Art Society, a fun day for all the family. Try your hand at various art and craft activities in the Countryside Centre and outside. For more information visit www. westsussex.gov.uk

Wiggly Weekend, Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG

Sat 19 Aug

10th Anniversary Celebration, RSPB Broadwater Warren, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9JP From 9am. Go along to guided walks trails and wildlife activities for all ages throughout the day. For more information and to book email broadwater.warren@rspb.org.uk

Brilliant Bats and Magnificent Moths, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 7.30-9.30pm. As the sun begins to set you’ll be lead on a night-time walk in search of marvellous moths, brilliant bats and other mysterious night creatures!. Charges apply. Booking essential on 01798 875 851. For more information visit www.rspb.org. uk/pulboroughbrooks

Sat 19 – Sun 20 Aug

Model Club Event, Whitfield, CT16 2JX 10.30am – 5pm. Go along and enjoy a weekend of fun. There will be miniature railway rides, open top bus rides, taxi and bus hunts, model railways trains and more. Charges apply. For more information visit www.dovertransportmuseum.org.uk

Medieval Tournament, Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB With competitors using a variety of weapons, the free-style fighting of the combatants will be the nearest recreation of tournament combat seen outside of the 15th Century. Plus a story teller, falconry and archery displays. For more information visit www.arundelcastle. org

Vintage & Steam, Weald & Downland Open Air 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

A full weekend of fun, entertainment, and hands-on encounters with a selection of fascinating reptiles, bugs and amphibians from around the world. There will be creatures such as snakes, tarantulas, lizards, geckos, and cockroaches. Charges apply. For more information visit www.fishersfarmpark. co.uk

Mon 21 Aug

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

10.30am. Go along at high tide for a crabbing competition. Meet promptly to learn the rules then off you go! Prizes for the top three winners. Take a bucket and crabbing line if you have them, if not you can borrow. Charges apply. For more information visit www. conservancy.co.uk

Bughunt! RSPB Pulborough, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

2–4pm. Drop in and become a bug detective and join us in a hunt for some of the amazing minibeasts living on the reserve. Then make a bee B&B to take home for your garden. Charges apply. For more information visit www. rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks

Mon 21 Aug – Wed 23 Aug

Tree Climbing, Wakehurst Place, RH17 6TN

10am-3.45pm. An outdoor activity for children over 6 years of age, provided by The Big Tree Climbing Company who will teach children tree climbing skills. Charges apply. To book visit www. kew.org/wakehurst

Create & Grow, Squires Garden Centres, Crawley RH11 8PL and Washington RH20 3BP

9am-12.30pm. Get creative with colour and create a trio of bug suncatcher wind chimes to brighten up your bedroom or garden. Charges apply.You can also take part in a free bug word search activity where you will receive a sticker. For more information visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

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Film Preview Guide Cars 3

Buckle up for a high-speed, all-action return to the world of Cars like you’ve never seen before. Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves.To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez, with her own plan to win, taking inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that Number 95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage! Catch this ﬁlm in cinemas from 14 July.

Despicable Me 3

Despicable Me 3 is in cinemas now. It continues the adventures of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters Margo, Edith and Agnes and the Minions and this time, Gru meets his twin brother Dru who he never knew about. He’s successful, handsome and incredibly wealthy, and ﬁxated on his family’s legacy of being supervillains. He wants Gru’s help, but Gru has left the life of crime behind. Just maybe, though, the promise of one last heist might be too much to resist.

The Book of Henry

Sometimes things are not always what they seem, especially in the small suburban town where the Carpenter family lives. Single suburban mother Susan Carpenter, whose youngest son is a playful 8-year-old, works as a waitress at a diner, alongside her feisty family friend. Taking care of everyone and everything in his own unique way is Susan’s older son aged 11. Susan discovers that the family next door, which includes Henry’s kind classmate Christina, has a dangerous secret – and that Henry has devised a surprising plan to help. As his brainstormed rescue plan for Christina takes shape in thrilling ways, Susan ﬁnds herself at the centre of it. Available in cinemas from 16 June.

Monster Island

When young Lucas finds out he’s not really a human; the news changes his whole world. Especially since his first monster transformation happened in front of the most popular kids at school! After unreasonably blaming his dad for keeping his identity a secret, the angry and embarrassed Lucas runs away from home. His search for Monster Island and his real roots takes him on a fabulously scary journey that puts him face-to-face with more tentacles, fangs and far-out situations than he can shake one of his new wings at. Ultimately Lucas learns that being a freak, isn’t freaky - it means you’re a member of a brand new type of family you can proudly call your own.The film will be released in cinemas on 21 July.

The Emoji Movie The Emoji Movie unlocks the never-before-seen secret world inside your smartphone. Hidden within the messaging app is Textopolis, a bustling city where all your favorite emojis live, hoping to be selected by the phone’s user. In this world, each emoji has only one facial expression – except for Gene, an exuberant emoji who was born without a filter and is bursting with multiple expressions. Determined to become “normal” like the other emojis, Gene enlists the help of his handy best friend and the notorious code breaker emoji Jailbreak.Together, they embark on an epic “app-venture” through the apps on the phone to find the Code that will fix Gene. But when a greater danger threatens the phone, the fate of all emojis depends on these three unlikely friends who must save their world before it’s deleted forever. Available to watch in cinemas from 4 August.

KEDi

For many hundreds of years, thousands of roaming street cats has wandered in and out of local people’s lives, becoming an essential part of the communities that make Turkey’s biggest city so rich. Claiming no owners, the cats of Istanbul live between two worlds – neither wild nor tame – and bring joy and purpose to the locals they choose to adopt. Catch KEDi in cinemas now.

Win a Captain Underpants Goody Bag! Based on the worldwide sensation and bestselling book series, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie is released into cinemas on 24 July. It boasts an A-list cast of comedy superstars headed by Kevin Hart and Ed Helms and comes from DreamWorks Animation. This raucously subversive comedy for the entire family tells the story of two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold who spend their days creating comic books and dreaming up pranks. One day they accidentally hypnotise their school principal into thinking he’s a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dim-witted superhero named Captain Underpants whose costume consists of underwear and a cape. As if this isn’t bad enough, their newest teacher is a disgraced evil scientist bent on exacting his revenge at their school. George, Harold and Captain Underpants must band together to thwart his evil agenda.

For your chance to win one of 5 Captain Underpants Goody Bags simply tell us what Captain Underpants wears Send your answer along with your name, age, school, address and phone number to Captain Underpants Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG or email your answer and details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘Captain Underpants’ as the subject by Friday 11 August 2017 3 July - 3 September 17

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August Tues 22 Aug

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

Beside the Seaside, Chichester Cathedral, PO19 1PX 10am–3pm. Drop in to create your own shark hat, fish mask, seahorse, octopus or jelly fish. Track down some of the many things linked to the seaside in the Cathedral by following a trail before collecting a prize from the shop. Charges apply. For more information visit www. chichestercathedral.org.uk

Changing Faces, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ

1.15-3.15pm. Looking at the thoughtful expressions in Lucian Freud’s paintings you will create ‘zigzag’ pictures which magically reveal a new face when moved. Ages 9+. To book tickets call 01243 774 557. For more information visit www.pallant. org.uk

Wed 23 Aug

Big Barn Circus Day, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

At 10.30am there will be circus arts and crafts. At 1pm enjoy Hazee’s Crazee Circus followed by children’s circus skills. A children’s trail in the house all day - prize available on completion. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Peppa Pig & George, Drusillas, Alfriston BN26 5QS Join in the excitement and snorts of laughter as the lovable Peppa Pig embarks on an adventure, with her brother George. The cheeky pair will be making appearances at various intervals throughout the day. Charges apply. For times and information visit www.drusillas.co.uk

Aluminium Sculptures, Ditchling Museum, BN6 8SP

11am–3pm. Learn how to transform cans into aluminium sculptures. Create a mobile to shimmer in the sunshine, beautiful fluttering butterflies and get creative, paint and decorate the sculptures to create your own garden display. For more information visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Wed 23 – Sun 27 Aug Animal Kingdom Week, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough TN6 3RJ

Enjoy a variety of animal activities including make a rainforest in a jar, mini-bug trails, mask-making, plant

potting, jungle hunts plus animal music sessions with Amazing Animal Encounters. Plus get the chance to hold some animals. Also happening at Staplehurst. For more information and to book visit www.millbrookgc. co.uk

Fri 25 – Sun 27 Aug Perfect Bank Holiday Weekend, Goodwood, Chichester, PO18 0PX

3.30pm. A fantastic choice of entertainment throughout the weekend to include a traditional fairground, and the new Petting Farm, plus a firework display. For more information visit www.goodwood. co.uk

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Sat 26 – Mon 28 Aug

History in Action (Multiperiod), 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

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join in the Mad Hatters tea party. Also enjoy our steam days with our resident steam trains riding the railway around the site. For more information visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Create & Grow, Squires Garden Centre, Crawley, RH11 8PL and Washington RH20 3BP 9am-12.30pm. Find the paper bugs hidden around the centre to reveal a secret word. Tell us the word and we will reward you with a sweet treat. Charges apply. Plus a free bug colouring competition to take part in where you will receive a sticker. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Bank Holiday Pond Dip, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 10.30am–12.30pm. Drop in and meet some of the wonderful creatures lurking in the watery depths of our ponds with the help of a net. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/ pulboroughbrooks

Garden Open for Charity, Sussex Prairie Gardens, Woodmancote, BN5 9AT

11am–5pm. Sussex Prairies opens for the National Garden Scheme Gardens Open for Charity. They will be selling teas, coffees and delicious homemade cakes. Unusual Plants for sale, gallery and gift shop. Charges apply. For more information visit www.sussexprairies. co.uk

5.30–7pm. Dotty is a baby Fire Dragon. She lives in a dusty old castle with her grumpy dad, Mr Dragon. She loves to watch the children playing in the village below, and wishes she could play with them, too! Complete with life-sized fire-breathing dragon. Ages 3-7. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Story Book Day with Alice, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT Go and join Alice with all her friends. Try and work out the puzzles around the site, enjoy a game of croquet and

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3 July - 3 September 17

Plaster Relief Sculptures, Ditchling Museum, BN6 8SP

11am–3pm. In this fun workshop you will be using clay and plaster to explore making relief sculptures. A lovely way to extend your drawing into 3D. Charges Apply. For more information visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Sat 9 Sep

Tues 29 Aug

Mon 28 Aug

1-3pm. Go along to Northwood and get creative with nature. Hand paint your very own woodland creature and decorate Northwood with clay. Come along and discover the fun this woodland has to offer. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/slindenestate

September

Sun 27 Aug

Dotty the Dragon, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

Crafty Little Creatures, Slinden Estate, BN18 0RG

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

The Gruffalo, Drusillas Park, Alfriston, BN26 5QS

“Oh help! Oh no! It’s a gruffalo!” Go to Drusillas Park and see the mystical monster who lives in the deep dark wood. The fearsome favourite will be meeting brave visitors in the Events Arena at intervals throughout the day. Charges apply. For times and information visit www.drusillas.co.uk

View from a Window, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ 10.15am–12.15pm.Take a look through the windows of Pallant House Gallery. What can you see? Use acetate, tissue and ink to capture the views outside in your own stained glass picture. Ages 5-8. Book tickets on 01243 774 557. For more information visit www. pallant.org.uk

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

12noon-5pm. Join the annual celebration with family entertainment, superb performances and high quality stalls plus lots more. For more information visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Medieval Weekend, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS 10.30am-5pm. Immerse yourself in the medieval world! With over 140 reenactors along with traders, musicians and medieval enthusiasts from across the country. Displays and hands-on activities for all ages throughout the day. For more information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Sat 9 – Sun 10 Sep

Owls ‘Out & About’, Paradise Park, Newhaven, BN9 0DH

10am – 4pm. Go along and experience the magic of getting up close to our feathered friends. For more information visit www.paradisepark. co.uk

Sun 10 Sep

End of Summer Family Fun Day, Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel, BN18 0SX From 12noon. One of the highlights of the racing calendar and a must go to event for families. Enjoy free entertainment for children and new for September is the Farmyard Petting Zoo. Make sure to stick around for a pony ride. For tickets and information visit www.fontwellpark.co.uk

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Can you find all these words in the word search? Camp, Bonfire, GuyRope, Rope, Caravan, Tent, Pitch, Glamping, Map, Adventure, Trail, Hike, Campfire, Torch,

What did the pine trees wear to the lake? Swimming Trunks! Where do sharks go on summer holiday? Fin-land! Why is Peter Pan always flying? He neverlands!

What’s brown, hairy and wears sunglasses? A coconut on holiday! Where do cows go on holiday? Moo York!

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