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What’s On Your family diary for February and March Ongoing Until 14 Feb

Winter Opening, Uppark House and Garden, South Harting, GU31 5QR

11am-3pm. Join one of the guided tours of the Servants’ Quarters. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/uppark

Until 23 Feb

Worthing Ice Rink, Steyne Gardens, BN11 3DT

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

Until 29 Feb

try to observe them whilst learning more about their captivating lives. The afternoon walk of approximately 3km will take you through the ancient woodland. For more information visit www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Thurs 6 – Sun 9 Feb

Stanhope Residency: Pat Randle, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, BN6 8SP

Pat Randal from Nomad Letterpress will work on the Museum’s Stanhope Press to create a special limited edition book. Watch him at work and see the press used by Hilary Pepler come to life. Dropin, free event. Museum entry fees apply. For more details visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Thurs 6 Feb - Thurs 26 Mar

Wildlife Walkabout, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, RH20 2EL

(Thurs only) 10am-12noon. Join the friendly guides on this regular gentle ramble as you look for the seasonal highlights on the nature reserve. In 10.30am-3pm. Nick’s first love was early autumn, search for migrating birdwatching. His whole family would birds including waders on the pools holiday in Scotland and Wales where and flycatchers along the hedgerows. wildlife and birds were abundant. For more details visit www.rspb.org. He became an architectural model uk/PTPul maker and this attention to detail is reflected in his work. Free. For more Fri 7 Feb information visit www.horsham.gov. Wintertime Stars, Moons uk and Planets, South Downs

Nick Hartnell Art Exhibition, Warnham Local Nature Reserve, RH12 2RA

Until 3 Mar

Winter Exhibition, Arundel Museum, BN18 9PA

Photography from across the seasons showing the essence of Arundel. Also includes a slideshow of pictures from four local schools who have taken pictures reflecting nature, weather and what is meaningful to them. Free. For more information visit www. arundelmuseum.org

Until 19 Apr

Flights of Fancy: The Wondrous World of Quentin Blake, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

11am-3.30pm. Leap into a fantasy world with this exhibition featuring illustrations from Quentin’s selfpenned books and art-in-hospitals work. A reminder of the power of the imagination and how joy can be found in the unlikeliest of places. For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans

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Winter Owls, Woods Mill, Henfield, BN5 9SD

3-5pm. This is a great time of year to observe owls on the hunt.You’ll

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Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP

(Also 6 Mar) 7.30pm. Now the nights are long and dark, the Winter Constellations of Orion, Taurus and the Pleiades establish themselves and dominate the winter night skies. Not suitable for children under 6 years old. Booking essential. For more details and to book visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Fri 7 – Sun 9 Feb

Pets & Aquatics Event, Squire’s Garden Centre, Washington, RH20 3BP Are you a pet lover? Meet the team and learn more about caring for your pets. Meet some of the furry friends (10-11am and 3-4pm), enjoy a Pet Hunt (Fri-Sun all day),

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get pet advice (Fri 11am-3pm) and face painting (Sat-Sun 12noon3pm). For more details visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Sat 8 Feb

Warninglid Walk, Half Moon Pub, Warninglid, RH17 5TR

9.45am-3pm. Get a coffee from the pub and use the facilities before setting off. Follow part of the High Weald Landscape Trail to the pretty village of Slaugham, then back to the pub for lunch. In the afternoon circle around the pretty village itself. For more details visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Stargazing South Downs, Midhurst Rother College, GU29 9DT

4-8pm. Celebrate 10 years of the South Downs National Park at this free family event. Activities include planetarium shows, giant ‘sky at night’ colouring wall, nocturnal wildlife and outdoor stargazing (if the conditions are right). For more information visit www.southdowns.gov.uk

Sat 8 – Sun 9 Feb

Nest Box Know How Walks, Arundel WWT Centre, BN18 9PB

11am, 3pm. See the variety of nest boxes that are used onsite and discover who uses them. Ask for advice on bringing birds into your yard just in time for National Nest Box week. Check out the boxes and feeders on sale in the shop. For more details visit www.wwt.org.uk/ wetland-centres/arundel

Sun 9 Feb

Seven Wonders of the Solar System, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP 3.30pm. A flight of fancy to explore our planetary neighbours. From the searing surface of our Sun, head past Earth then on to some quite remarkable Moons of Jupiter and beyond. Ages 6+. For more information and to book visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Dark Skies Festival, British Airways i360, Brighton, BN1 2LN

6.15pm. The lights will be turned off for an exclusive and extended 45-minute stargazing pod flight as part of this year’s Festival. Dan Oakley will talk about stars whilst there is opportunity to explore the views from the pod through the telescopes. For more details visit www.britishairwaysi360.com

Tues 11 Feb

Star Party at Goodwood, Counters Gate Car Park, PO18 0QE 6.30-8.30pm. Let astronomers from the South Downs National Park Authority and the South Downs Planetarium guide you around the night sky with their powerful telescopes. Free. Event weather dependent. For more information visit www.southdowns.gov.uk

Wed 12 Feb

From Fire to Ice, Gilbert White’s Field Studies Centre, GU34 3JH

7.30pm. See the extremes of temperature in the solar system from the core of our Sun to the outer reaches of the solar system. These differences shape our little corner of the cosmos and create the different types of world in our solar system. For more information visit www. southdowns.gov.uk

Thurs 13 Feb

South Downs National Park Dark Skies Festival, Goodwood Counters Gate Car Park, PO18 0QE 6-9pm. An evening looking through a selection of telescopes to see what is on view in the skies. If the weather is wet or cloudy it’s usually possible to observe the Moon when there are gaps in the cloud. Free. For more information visit www.southdowns. gov.uk

Fri 14 Feb

Stars on Frosty Winter Nights, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP (Also 19, 20 Feb) 7.30pm. With the long dark nights, the Winter Constellations of Orion, Taurus and the Pleiades dominate the Winter skies. See a guided tour of some of the celestial wonders on view through Winter. Ages 6+. For more details and to book visit www. southdowns.org.uk

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So here’s to the first edition of Primary Times in 2020. Christmas and the New Year holiday seem a long time ago now and in what looks like no time at all we are already at the first school break for 2020. Having looked for some ideas on what is happening over the next couple of months, there are some exciting things coming up as well as some slightly stranger things... Charles Dickens would have been 208 years old on Friday 7 February. For Dickens fans there is a Charles Dickens Museum in London - see www.dickensmuseum.com for details. Then on Monday 10 February it is ‘Umbrella Day’ - don’t forget to take yours with you to school that day! Valentine’s Day is on Friday 14 February, followed by delicious pancakes for Shrove Tuesday on 25 February. World Book Day is on Thursday 5 March. Check out www.worldbookday.com to find out about the 12 special World Book Day books available at £1 each. Sport Relief is back on Friday 13 March. This time they’re asking you to help them take on poverty and injustice in the UK and across the world by getting your kit on and raising some life-changing cash. So whether you walk, dance, swim, floss or round up your mates for a match, order your free fundraising pack, have fun and help to make a real difference. It’s Game On. Visit www.sportrelief.com for the latest details. Our Easter magazine is published on Monday 16 March so look out for it in schools that week - just in time for World Poetry Day on Saturday 21 March, Mother’s Day/Mothering Sunday on 22 March and Spanish Paella Day on Friday 27 March....! What a busy Spring time we’re going to be having.

Contents inside this issue.... Latest News..............................4 Family Theatre..........................6 Education News....................... 11 Whatever the Weather................14 Time to Party.............................20 Out of School Activities...........22 Competitions...........................25 All Your Own Work!................. 31

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Help to Shape Horsham’s Future

Pop superstars Little Mix are taking their unmissable live show on the road this year with their 21-date Summer 2020 tour including Tuesday 14 July at the South of England Event Centre in Ardingly. The tour will see Little Mix perform some of their greatest hits including ‘Woman Like Me’, ‘Touch’, ‘Shout Out to My Ex’, ‘Black Magic’ and ‘Wings’. Since 2011, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall have not only established themselves as one of British pop’s brightest acts, but also as a global pop phenomenon. They have sold more than 50 million records worldwide, collected more than 17 million Spotify listeners, received more than 3 billion YouTube views, and collated 12 billion streams worldwide. Record sales have seen them notch up a total of four UK No.1 singles, four platinumselling albums and nine platinum selling singles, surpassing a record previously held by the Spice Girls. Their 2016 album ‘Glory Days’ was the biggest selling album by a female group this millennium in the UK, alongside being named the longest-reigning Top 40 album for a girl group ever. Tickets are now on sale from www.lhgtickets.com

Whatever place you’re into

“Learning new tricks.” We offer lessons for all ages that are taught by qualified teachers. Help your child learn a vital life skill. Lessons for the following groups: Pre-school lessons Swimming lessons for school age children Aquatic skills lessons Free swimming outside of lessons

horsham.placeleisure.org Places for People Leisure Ltd working in partnership with Horsham District Council.

The Pavilions In The Park 01403 219200

Steyning Leisure Centre 01903 879666

Billinghurst Leisure Centre 01403 787500

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The best shows around... Capitol Horsham

Box Ofﬁce: 01403 750 220 6 – 8 Feb

Zog

Large in size, and keen in nature, Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know. A magical production for all ages.

Chichester Festival Box Ofﬁce: 01243 781 312 16 Feb

BBC Concert Orchestra Family Concert

Your mission is to help a young composer write a brand new piece of music for the orchestra and then be part of the performance. Along the way you’ll meet terrifying trolls, explore space and dance with cowboys. Ages 7+.

Hawth Crawley

Box Ofﬁce: 01293 553 636 5 – 6 Feb

Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever!

Get ready for a road trip full of adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all the family to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep and more.

22 Feb

Ensonglopedia of Animals

Twenty-six animal songs, one for each letter of the alphabet. Get to grips with fascinating facts about extraordinary echinoderms, distressed damselflies, crazy corals, batty birds and amazing arachnids. Ages 5 – 105.

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Pavilion Worthing

5 – 7 Mar

Milkshake! Live – Milkshake Monkey’s Musical

Join Rainbow Productions for a trip down memory lane with all their favourite songs and dances from the last 40 years. Three generations of the Rainbow family perform in this fabulous celebration show.

Box Ofﬁce: 01903 206 206 20 Feb

Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical, but when stage fright hits his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show. Ages 2+.

Regis Centre Bognor Regis Box Ofﬁce: 01243 861 010 20 Feb

13 – 15 Mar

Treasure Island

Exciting Science

Be transported to the Admiral With fun and fact filled Benbow Inn and far beyond experiments, watch in for a night of unforgettable amazement as a volcanic adventure. Young Jim Hawkins eruption is recreated and a is drawn into a world vacuum is turned into a Enjoy of revenge, pirates missile launcher. You’ll the show! and the search for even be aimed at Captain Flint’s gold. And don’t by a smoke blaster. forget to say Ages 4+. Minerva

Chichester

The Best of Rainbow: 40 Years

Ropetackle Shoreham-by-Sea

Box Ofﬁce: 01273 464 440 18 Feb

Out of the Hat

In this Long Nose Puppet production, Doris and Delilah wake up to find something strange and sparkly has fallen from the sky, and they are inspired to put on the world’s greatest magic show. But how do you make real magic happen?

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The Bear

One night when she’s fast asleep, Tilly is visited by an enormous bear. It has a big black tongue and a yawn as big as your head. But Tilly’s not scared.

15 Feb

Out of the Hat

When Doris and Delilah wake up to find something strange and sparkly has fallen from the sky, they are inspired to put on the world’s greatest magic show! But how do you make real magic happen?

17 – 20 Feb

Oi Frog & Friends!

It’s a new day at Sittingbottom School and frog is looking for a place to sit, but cat has other ideas and dog is doing as he’s told. Little do any of them know that chaos is coming… Ages 3+.

National Theatre Collection Free for State Schools

The National Theatre Collection has been made available free of charge to state schools and state-funded further education colleges across the UK in partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing. The collection provides high-quality recordings of 24 world-class productions, drawing from 10 years of NT Live broadcasts and never before released productions from the National Theatre’s Archive. Schools and further education colleges can register now via Bloomsbury Publishing’s awardwinning digital library Drama Online. Celebrating the best of contemporary British theatre, the titles will support learning across the primary and secondary curriculum. Titles in the collection include Shakespeare set texts including Macbeth, Othello, Twelfth Night and King Lear. Novels brought to life include Frankenstein, Treasure Island, Peter Pan and Jane Eyre. Adaptations of Romeo and Juliet and The Winter’s Tale created specially for younger audiences and suitable for primary schools are also available. Recordings are accompanied by learning resources to explore the craft behind the best of British theatre including rehearsal insights and short videos. The Collection will increase to 30 titles by March and further resources exploring backstage aspects such as lighting, sound and staging will be added later in the year. The easy-to-use platform includes helpful features such as scene-by-scene selections and synopses, theme and key word searches. Teachers can sign up now to National Theatre Collection on Bloomsbury’s Drama Online Platform via www.nationaltheatre.org. uk/ntcollection Photo credit: Steve Tanner

FAMILY FUN

AT THE HAWTH! Fri 13 - Sun 15 March

TREASURE ISLAND

Older children and their grown ups will love this retelling of the classic adventure Sun 5 April 1pm & 3.30pm

THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY

We are reviewing our Local Plan for the Horsham District

Live action, puppetry and animation bring to life a favourite nursery rhyme. Sat 11 April 1pm & 3pm

The new Local Plan will guide development in the District until 2036.

An unforgettable theatrical experience based on the book by Raymond Briggs Wed 15 April 11am (& 1pm relaxed performance)

We will be consulting on the first draft of the Horsham District Local Plan from 17 February to 30 March 2020.

THE BEAR

THE ADVENTURES OF BO PEEP

Bo Peep needs your help to find her lambs in time for bed! Thu 16 April 3pm

POP DIVAS LIVE!

Experience the music of Little Mix, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Rihanna and Beyonce Sat 18 April 2pm & 6pm

HORRIBLE HISTORIES The Worst of Barmy Britain Wed 13 & Thu 14 May

In the night garden Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends live!

Your involvement in this process is very important to us. Stay informed and have your say by registering online at

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More What’s On Your family diary for February and March

February Sat 15 Feb

Half Term Fun for Families, Phoenix Gallery, Brighton, BN2 9NB 2-4pm. Explore the science of paint. Learn how to grind pigments, add binders to make your own paint and use it to produce a small artwork of your own. Free, booking essential. For more information visit www. phoenixbrighton.org

Chocoholics Afternoon Tea, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

12.30pm. Enjoy a delicious Chocoholics afternoon tea in the beautiful Elizabethan Barn, served with either a glass of prosecco or a hot chocolate. Booking essential. To book call 01323 844 224 or email eventbooking@sussexpast.co.uk. For more details visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

Step into Dragon’s Wood, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

11.30am-1pm. Join poet Brian Moses and artist Ed Boxall who will be reading from and signing copies of their new picture book ‘Dragons’ Wood’. There will be dragon-inspired poems, songs and creative activities. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle

Sat 15 Feb Onwards

Boat Trips, Chichester Canal, Canal Basin, PO19 8DT

Ideal for half term this 75 minute return trip runs at 11.30am and 2pm. Suitable for explorers of all ages to blow away the cobwebs and spot wildlife and spring flowers. For more information and to book visit www. chichestercanal.org.uk

Sat 15 – Sun 23 Feb

Brighton Science Festival, Various Locations

A feast of junior science for families, with activities all around town. From programming robots at the i360 and a Bubble Workshop, to discovering the sounds that can come from slate (genuine rock music!) and learning how to make and fire a rocket. Ages 7-13. Charges apply. For more information visit www. brightonscience.com

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Kids for a Quid, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL

Join the train at any of the stations and pay just £1 per child (aged 15 and under) when travelling with a full paying adult. There’ll be plenty of activities and things to do across the line. Pick up your passport to collect stickers and mark off challenges. For more details visit www.bluebellrailway.co.uk

South East Puddle Jumping Championship, Arundel WWT Centre, BN18 9PB 11am, 2.30pm. The perfect rainy day activity. Grown-ups can join in too. Kids, challenge your grown-ups to see who can make the biggest, most stylish splash. The practice puddles are open all day. For more information visit www.wwt.org.uk/ wetland-centres/arundel

Half Term Fun, Wakehurst Place, RH17 6TN

10am-4pm. Head to the Visitor Centre to receive a collecting card showing you what to look for in the gardens, then pick up sticks and green things to create a mini bug hotel. Get crafty and make a decorative heart to add to the ‘Show the Love’ communal collage. Or why not pull on an Explorer Rucksack from the Visitor Centre and prepare for an intrepid self-led journey through Wakehurst. Up for the challenge? Charges apply. Ages 2+. For more information visit www.kew.org/wakehurst

Waking up from Winter, Uppark House and Garden, South Harting, GU31 5QR

10am-4pm. This 30-minute activityled trail takes your family around Uppark’s garden as little ones solve clues and find out what’s waking up from winter around the estate. Charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/uppark

Bright Sparks Trail, Standen, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE

10am-3pm. Follow the trail around the garden to discover all about electricity in Victorian times, how it was new and exciting and how Standen was one of the first houses to be built with electricity. Small prize at the end. Charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standen

Half Term Activities, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

Enjoy a number of music-related activities this half term. 10am-3pm: see how many musical notes you can find in a trail around the garden, and don’t forget to claim your prize at the end. 11am-3pm: collect some twigs and other natural materials as you explore the gardens and woods then drop into the Potting Shed to create your own nature-inspired musical instrument. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans

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Stargazing Opportunities, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, BN20 0AB

6.30-9pm. If the evenings are clear this is a great week for viewing the night sky with minimal light pollution. Take your own telescope/binoculars or just see what you can spot with the naked eye. Part of Dark Skies Week. Free (admission applies). For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/birling-gap-and-the-sevensisters

Nature Trail, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS

10am-3pm. Complete the garden nature trail and claim your prize. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans

Princess Acorn and the Knight Sir Oakley Trail, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA 10am-4pm. Go along and help Princess Acorn and the Knight Sir Oakley discover some of the wonderful nature out in the castle grounds, and earn a prize for your efforts. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle

Lego® Building Workshops, Arundel Museum, BN18 9PA

Half term fun for children with the ever-popular building brick. Booking essential. Times vary, please check online. Charges apply and include a drink and a biscuit. A parent/guardian must accompany children throughout the workshop. For more details and to book visit www.arundelmuseum. org

Sat 15 Feb – Sun 19 Apr Jawsome Sharks and Friends, SEA LIFE Brighton, BN2 1TB

Calling all budding rangers. SEA LIFE Brighton is on the hunt for brave adventurers who are enthusiastic about all things aquatic and are totally Top Trumps mad. Join the quest to help Professor Finn find the missing Top Trumps cards. For more information visit www.visitsealife.com

Sun 16 Feb

The Moon Landing Experience, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP 3.30pm. A new ‘Full Dome Immersive Video’ with breathtaking images. Experience a Lunar Mission and learn about the challenges and ingenuity of the Moon Landing Programme. Ages 6+. For more details and to book visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Wild Families – Wild in the Woods, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

11am-3pm. Drop in and have a go at some fun woodland activities – go on a bug hunt, try out some den building and help to create a village for woodland fairies (and woodlice too). Charges apply. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPul

Discover Pagham Harbour (West) Guided Walk, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

10am-1.30pm. Join a walk down the west side of the Pagham Harbour reserve while winter wildfowl and waders provide the season’s soundtrack of honks, quacks, whistles and squeals. A gentle 4-mile walk. Charges apply, booking essential. For more information visit www.rspb.org. uk/PTPag

Sun 16 – Sun 23 Feb

Family Fun Challenge, Phileas Fogg’s World of Adventures, Brighton, BN1 8AF

(Excl. 22 Feb). The Family Half Term Week is jam packed with fun and challenge based games for all ages. As you enter you will be transformed back over 100 years. The actors will dazzle you, authentic breath-taking sets will astound you and challenge based games will entertain you. For more information visit www. phileasfoggsworldofadventures.co.uk

Mon 17 Feb

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

(Also 19 Feb). From hot little Mercury, past cloud-covered Venus, Earth and Mars, you’ll head for the outer planets. Through the rocky reaches of the Asteroid Belt, past giant Jupiter, to Neptune and beyond. Ages 6+. For more details and to book visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Play Ambassadors, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX

10am-4pm. There will be a range of activities for children of all ages (and adults too) to take part in during your visit. Free (admission charges apply). For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffieldpark-and-garden

Monster Plants Make and Take Workshops, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ 10am, 2pm. Learn all about awesome carnivorous plants. Decorate a pot and choose from a selection of ‘monster plants’ to take home. Session lasts 1 hour and includes refreshments/biscuit. Charges apply, early booking recommended. For details and to book visit www. millbrookgc.co.uk

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Organist and Master of The Choristers, Charles Harrison told Primary Times, “I joined my local cathedral choir when I was 8, and music has been at the centre of my life ever since. This open day is a great opportunity to try out the chorister experience, look behind the scenes at the Cathedral, sing with the choir at a short service, and even play the organ! It will be an exciting and informative afternoon for everyone. For some it will be the first step towards becoming a Cathedral chorister and enjoying the world-class musical education that we offer.” This event is suitable for boys in Years 2 and 3, as well as their parent/ guardians. Substantial scholarships are awarded to all choristers, and additional bursaries are available on a means-tested basis. If you wish to book your space, or simply have further questions, please email lmassistant@chichestercathedral.org.uk or call 01243 812 488.

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Chorister for a Day

Find out more about Chichester Cathedral’s choristers at the Cathedral’s annual Open Day on Saturday 7 March at 1pm. Choristers at Chichester sing in the glorious acoustics of the Cathedral, performing at concerts at home and abroad, whilst enjoying excellent academic education at The Prebendal School – named by the Telegraph as one of the best value prep schools in the country (January 2020). The experience of being a chorister is exciting and fun, and develops valuable skills that will last a lifetime.

2020 British Science Week Activity Packs are Live!

The 2020 British Science Week activity packs are now live and available to download. This year’s theme is centred on our diverse planet, with different ways to celebrate the world’s amazing ecological, cultural and societal diversity. There are activities that focus on the diversity of knowledge, through to STEM careers and subjects. The packs have been designed to make incorporating British Science Week into your school activities as smooth and seamless as possible. All of the packs contain a wealth of activities as well as the ever-popular poster competition. The activity packs have a variety of themes that are centred on diversity. Also included are ways for British Science Week to take place at home and outside of the classroom to ensure the magic of science remains well after the week. All of this year’s packs can be found at www.britishscienceweek.org/. You can share your ideas and photos on Twitter using the hashtag #BSW20.

Chorister Open Day. Find out more about Chichester Cathedral’s choristers* Saturday 7th March, 1.00pm chichestercathedral.org.uk

T: 01243 812488 E: lmassistant@chichestercathedral.org.uk *This event is suitable for boys in Years 2 and 3 and their parent/guardians.

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Christ’s Hospital Invites Applications for September 2021

If you want a school with the wow factor in abundance, look no further than Christ’s Hospital. The school has been rated excellent in every aspect by the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate. What is so special about Christ’s Hospital is the extent of the resources on offer. There are teachers available 24/7, a broad range of activities including societies like the medics group to help with university applications as well as extensive and impressive sports facilities. When pupils start at Christ’s Hospital they are encouraged to join in and to have a go, to discover new interests and talents, to explore a wide range of subjects and topics, to make use of the wonderful facilities on site and to ensure they get the most out of their time at the school. Christ’s Hospital is unashamedly academic, with 98% of pupils moving on each year to the leading universities in this country and abroad. Pupils’ fees are assessed according to family income. It is a child’s ability and potential to beneﬁt from a Christ’s Hospital education that determines their selection. This results in a social and cultural diversity that enriches the school community and offers pupils unique opportunities as the school prepares them to take their place in the modern world. To ﬁnd out more you can explore Christ’s Hospital’s website at www. christs-hospital.org.uk. Uncover the secrets of their school, see their latest exam results, meet pupils, learn about their historic uniform and the fascinating history which dates back to King Edward VI and Tudor England.

Chichester Pupils Inspired by Ugandan Young Rights Activists

10-year-old Stanley Wilkes visited Uganda at the end of last year on behalf of Jessie Younghusband Primary School student council. He spent time with some inspirational ‘Child Rights Clubs’ who are changing their communities in the slums surrounding Jinja. Now he is back in Chichester, exploring with his friends how they can put what he’s learnt into practice. Stanley is a member of the student council at Jessie Younghusband Primary School in Chichester and his Dad works for Children on the Edge, a Chichester based NGO that supports some of the most marginalised children around the world. They travelled to Uganda at the end of October to ﬁnd out exactly how Ugandan Child Rights Clubs have made such a difference and what he could learn to inspire his own Student Council at home in Chichester.

Transforming the Outdoors into a Sensory Space for Students

Slindon College is using money raised from its festive fundraiser to create an outdoor classroom and sanctuary for its pupils. The Sensory Garden Project will offer pupils the therapeutic benefits of nature and will be another transformative educational space. Funds for the project were raised at the College’s successful ‘Christmas by Candlelight’ concert, which featured star vocalist Rachael Hawnt (a finalist in the BBC’s ‘All Together Now’), performing live on the College’s own grand piano. Slindon College hopes the Sensory Garden will be enriching and educational as well as providing a place of calm. Pupils will play an active role in the creation of the garden, which will teach life skills, like patience and nurturing, whilst they wait for their seeds to flower and bloom. Furthermore, the project will form part of a wider commitment to the environment, creating a habitat for the wildlife that flock the College’s impressive grounds. Sensory gardens can be a stimulating learning space, helping to ease anxiety, attention disorders and sensory processing issues as well as having a benefit on physical health, mood, stress levels and cognition. It can be a place to learn any subject, particularly in summer, providing an alternative to the classroom.

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Stanley went along to a Loco Child Rights Club meeting, asking questions on behalf of the student council and hearing members explain about how they’ve succeeded in getting children into school, stopping abuse, and cleaning up the community. He also attended a Child Rights Club workshop in Wandago, where the club presented to over 100 children from the local primary school, teaching them all about their rights and responsibilities. He also conducted a series of one-on-one interviews with children from both areas about what makes them feel safe in their communities. Stanley has recently presented his ﬁndings at a full school assembly, but the plans are just getting going. Other local schools have already expressed an interest in taking Jessie Younghusband’s lead and implementing some of the ideas from Uganda, so the achievements of the Jinja Child Rights Clubs are set to have international inﬂuence.

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Slindon College provides a stimulating, broad and balanced educational experience for pupils of all academic abilities, taking into account their strengths and talents.

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The Junior School at Our Lady of Sion is a welcoming, vibrant place for children from Nursery to Year 6. Children can start at the age of 3 and the Nursery is open 52 weeks a year from 7.30am to 6pm. Childhood memories are precious and, freed from the constraints of SATS, the curriculum is one which is designed to make learning engaging, relevant and meaningful. A happy child is one who will learn the most. Sion is an accredited Beach School and all the children have regular outdoor sessions which can cover anything from learning about the tides to inspiration for creative writing. The pupils gain an early engagement in democracy through participation in UK Parliament Week. Students also beneﬁt from an intergenerational project with the neighbouring care home and the school’s engagement with Eco Schools. Our Lady of Sion is a very special place, as children, parents and staff regularly agree. A relatively small school in the heart of Worthing, the school prides itself on the education experience it gives to each and every child. As the children progress through the school, they are encouraged and supported as part of a family community. Underpinning everything is the school ethos, building skills of dialogue and, with a school motto of ‘Consideration Always’, pupils are taught to understand other people’s beliefs, cultures and to have tolerance for everyone in society. For more information, visit www.sionschool.org.uk.

Cumnor House Sussex – Unlocking the Potential of Talented Children Two Foundation Scholarships, covering 100% of the cost of a child’s independent school education for ten years, from the age of 8 to 18, are available to children currently in Year 3 at state primary school. Foundation scholars join Cumnor House Sussex, Danehill in Year 4 through to Year 8. They then move on to one of Cumnor’s sixteen independent senior school partners, subject to meeting their chosen school’s entry criteria, until they are 18. The Foundation Scholarships are meanstested and awarded to children who excel academically or show particular potential in art, design technology, drama, music or sport. Two places are available to children starting in Year 4 in September. Applications are open from now until 30 April. The selection process involves parents completing an application and means-testing ﬁnancial form. If all the criteria are met, a full report is requested from the child’s current school and parent/s or guardian/s meet with the headmaster. Their child will be invited to attend an experience day at Cumnor where they will be interviewed by the headmaster, undergo some academic tests, work and play alongside their contemporaries and be given the opportunity to show their particular talent in art, DT, drama, music or sport as appropriate. For further information, please contact Cecilia Desmond, Registrar, on 01825 792 006 or registrar@cumnor.co.uk.You can also visit the website at www.cumnor.co.uk.

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Whatever the Weather Fun Days Out with the Family Jawsome Rangers Needed at SEA LIFE Brighton

Calling all budding rangers - SEA LIFE Brighton is on the hunt for brave adventurers who are enthusiastic about all things aquatic and are totally Top Trumps mad. This spring the Jawsome Sharks and Friends quest will be launched to help Professor Finn find the missing Top Trumps cards so he can teach everybody about the incredible sharks and sea creatures that live at the aquarium. The mad professor is hoping to recruit a new team of jawsome rangers to help him in his mission to locate all of the missing cards and place them in the correct order. Once the rangers have qualified, the new recruits

will receive a very special reward to take home and continue to learn and develop their passion for exploring. Guests will learn fun facts along the way about the species of sharks and other amazing creatures that call the aquarium home. This latest activity marks an exciting new partnership with family favourite, Top Trumps card games, which many know from the endless hours of fun provided as children. There will even be the opportunity for visitors to challenge the aquarium staff to see how many cards they can collect as they navigate the trail. At the end of the trail guests will meet the crazy Professor Finn, who will be so relieved to have his cards back that he’ll be able to share his vast knowledge on all of the sea creatures that were spotted. Jawsome Sharks and Friends will be an interactive experience where all trainee rangers can touch and feel real artefacts and objects from the deep, including real razor-sharp teeth alongside other sea creature items. The experience will be running from 15 February to 19 April. For more information and to book your tickets, visit www.visitsealife. com.

Jump into Fun this February Half Term

Put on your wellies, get out into nature and have a splashing time from 15 to 23 February. The South East Puddle Jumping Championships at Arundel Wetland Centre are the perfect rainy day activity. This year grownups can jump in and join the championships too so it’s fun for all the family, not just the kids. Kids can challenge their grown-ups

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Half Term at Phileas Fogg’s

Phileas Fogg’s World of Adventures in Brighton has lined up a fantastic family half term week, jam packed with fun and challenge based games for all ages. If you’re looking to entertain your children with something that they have never done before and that they will remember forever, then Phileas Fogg’s is just the place for you. As you enter the doors, you will be transformed back over 100 years. The actors will the dazzle you, the authentic breathtaking sets will astound you and the challenge based games will entertain you. Phileas Fogg’s has been described as a similar experience to Crystal Maze, while at the same time collecting Gold Stars on your journey. Be immersed in a story of travelling around the world with your very own host - ‘Phileas Fogg’. If you’re looking for fun, laughter, challenges and entertainment, then look no further. Just book your tickets at this multi-award winning venue and Sussex’s tourist attraction of the year. Prices start from £14.95 per person. For more information or to book, visit www.phileasfoggs.co.uk.

Explore with Bluebell Railway

Join Bluebell Railway between 15 and 23 February and pay just £1 per child (aged 15 and under) when travelling with at least one full paying adult. The railway is a family-friendly visitor attraction with plenty of activities and things to do across the line. Pick up your free Bluebell Passport that takes you around the stations to find 60 challenges to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Catch a steam train from any of Bluebell’s stations. Trains run between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead with stops along the way. Hop off at Horsted Keynes and visit the Carriage and Wagon Workshop, opposite the Elephant Van on Platform 5. Inside you will find soft play activities for younger children. Alight at Kingscote to find the popular outdoor play area – the perfect way to let off steam. Don’t forget Sheffield Park, where you can learn the science and stories behind steam in an interactive exhibition, SteamWorks!, on Platform 1.You can even have a go on the Stepney locomotive driving experience. Cross to Platform 2 to find the Museum where they tell the story of the railways, the Bluebell Railway in particular, through a stunning collection of artefacts, display panels and videos, and where visitors can even pull a signal lever in the Victorian signal box. Adult tickets can be booked online for an advance discount, but pre-booking is not a requirement. For more information, please visit www.bluebell-railway.com or call 01825 720 800.

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to see who can make the biggest, most stylish splash while they unleash their inner child and release every day stress. The practice puddles are open all day but competition times are 11am and 2.30pm. Jumpers are judged on height of jump and splash with a prize awarded to the daily winners in the youngsters set. The weekly winner gets a funky Frugi jacket from the cool new Puddle Buster range made from recycled plastic bottles. As well as puddle play, families can try mud painting, take a boat safari or do colouring and crafts. There are also two outdoor play areas and spots to hand feed the ducks. Participation in the Puddling Championship activities is included in the admission price to Arundel Wetland Centre. Book tickets online and save 10% at www.wwt. org.uk/arundel

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Living with Nature at Hever Castle

Learn more about wildlife and nature as part of Hever Castle’s February Half Term event, Living with Nature. Included in the admission ticket, families are invited to visit the historic castle in Edenbridge between 15 to 23 February to enjoy Living with Nature aimed at school aged children. Take your family to watch the falconry displays and learn about the work of different wildlife charities while kids take part in the many children’s activities. Follow the nature trail in the grounds to investigate animal footprints and tracks or create a ladybug or bumblebee in a free craft workshop. For a small additional charge, your child can also transform into an animal with a fabulous face painter. For further information, please visit www.hevercastle.co.uk or call Hever Castle on 01732 865 224. Photo credit: Hever Castle & Gardens

Have a Bowl of a Time this Half Term

Located in the heart of Horsham, The REC is one of only a handful of locally run and independent ten-pin bowling alleys in the country. Some of the amazing deals include the weekend Early Riser where all games up to midday are £3. During the week, there is Monday Madness where the second and third games are just 25 pence each. There are also 2 for 1 Tuesdays on all games after school hours and Beat the Clock on Wednesdays, where you can get a lane to yourself for an entire hour and bowl as much as you possibly can. During the February half term, it’s party time in the alley with special events and freeto-enter competitions. The REC’s kitchen offering has recently been re-vamped and now serve great American-style diner fayre but with quality ingredients you’d expect from people who care. The new after-school menu offers a great selection for any hungry bowler. You can turn up to bowl every day, but it is strongly advised that bowlers pre-book by visiting www.therec.io. There you can also view all the other special offers including the incredibly popular birthday party offerings.

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Gasp, giggle, shriek and scream as you see and do things you’ve never seen or done before at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. Feel your heart pound as you journey on your first wild ride, stare wide-eyed when you encounter endangered animals and discover a NEW little Land with three BIG adventures. Opening in March, big adventures await little explorers in new Land, the Rainforest, with three rides perfect for children and families in search of their first wild adventure. Explore the rainforests of the world by road on Jungle Rangers, by water on River Rafts and from the treetop canopy on Treetop Hoppers. Children’s book character, Elmer, flies in this year on the first-ever ride themed after everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant as the Resort launches Elmer’s Flying Jumbos. 16

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Enjoy seasonal events for the entire family to enjoy, starting with Animal Adventures during February Half Term. Encounter endangered animals above and below the seas, embark on selected family favourite rides and learn ‘How to be a Zoo Keeper’ in a live show from Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 February. Tickets cost from just £15pp at www.chessington.com.

Spring on the Chichester Canal

Chichester Canal is a very popular place for families to explore all year round. Daily boat trips start from 15 February, ideal for half term. Departing from the Canal Basin close to the city centre, the 22-seater boat, Kingfisher, runs twice daily trips, lasting 75 minutes. They are ideal for explorers of all ages to blow away the cobwebs and spot wildlife and spring flowers. Easter Bunny trips on Richmond start on 4 April. Designed for younger members of the family, the round trip takes the boat about an hour and 20 minutes with the chance to meet the elusive Easter Bunny. The boats are brightly decorated for Easter with refreshments and entertainment for all the family. Booking for these trips is essential. The Easter boat trips will operate daily from 4 April to 13 April. The trips depart from the Canal Basin three times a day at 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm. A cafe overlooking the Canal Basin offers customers a wide choice of drinks, mouthwatering cakes and light refreshments. There

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Enjoy Brighton on a Discount

Discover great value days out this half term by visiting Brighton’s popular attractions with the Brighton Explorer Pass where you can save up to 35%. Spot artwork on the rooftops and ships out at sea from the warmth of the British Airways i360 pod, dip beneath the ocean waves at the Sea Life Centre and feed your imagination in King George IV’s lavish banqueting hall at the Royal Pavilion. Book all three attractions and enjoy a discount of up to 35%. Tickets are valid for 30 days from the ﬁrst day of redemption. BAi360 has also teamed up with the Upside Down House this February half term, so visitors to the British Airways attraction can save 20% on tickets for the House. Simply pick up a leaﬂet from either attraction to redeem this offer. After all that exploring, you may well be hungry, so head over to the BAi360’s onsite restaurant, West Beach Bar & Kitchen. Children ordering from the Little Beachcomber menu will receive a free activity and competition pack keeping them entertained whilst grown-ups enjoy a relaxing meal. For more information or to book online, visit www.britishairwaysi360.com.

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Brighton Run2Music Invites Children to Try out Scootathlon

On Saturday 30 May, Brighton Run2Music on Madeira Drive will be including an extra race especially for children. For the past few years, the Scootathlon has been a part of the Brighton and Hove Triathlon, but now little ones get to race twice a year as it’s also going to be included in the sister event Run2Music. John Lunt, the race director, told Primary Times, “It’s an extremely fun way to keep youngsters healthy and active. It is also great seeing them get so excited about racing with their friends. We are expecting over 120 to race in the Scootathlon and be part of a great, family fun day out at Brighton Run2music”. One of the parents whose son did the Scootathlon at the Brighton and Hove Triathlon told us, “I think it is a great idea to offer Scootathlon wherever the venue allows it. As children have so much energy, it is great to give them an outlet for it”. The scoot, bike and run Scootathlon is aimed at children aged 3 to 8 years. Distances range from 100m to 300m depending on age. Entries are priced at £20. For more information, be sure to visit www. brightonrun2music.com or call 07925 057 301.

Journey to the Stars at The South Downs Planetarium

The South Downs Planetarium in Chichester is an exciting place for people of all ages to visit. Get lost in the stunning Full Dome images and breathtaking videos whilst the planetarium’s highly experienced and enthusiastic lecturers take you on a mindblowing journey through space. In conjunction with the new Full Dome video system which produces stunning immersive images and video, the magniﬁcent star projector projects nearly 4500 stars and other celestial objects onto the dome above visitors’ heads. The planetarium is truly out of this world. See the future of space travel, search for new worlds, experience the wonders of the night sky and touch a real meteorite. There are new, exciting shows each month, and at just £7 for adults and £5 for children, a trip to the Planetarium is a bargain too. Why not get a group of friends together for half term and book a group visit? The Planetarium is located to the south of the City of Chichester by the campus of the high school. With its 100-seater auditorium, colourful displays and well-stocked sales kiosk, the Planetarium has something for would-be astronauts and stargazers aged six years and above. For more information, please visit www.southdowns.org.uk.

Paint A Beautiful Bird Feeder at Squire’s

There are some great things for children to do at Squire’s Garden Centres this February Half Term. The highlight will be a beautiful ceramic bird feeder that children can paint for just £4.75. The bird feeder will look lovely in the garden, and by adding a few treats you’ll help the birds find food through the rest of the winter. There are also free activities, including a spring hunt competition around the garden centre with the chance to win a prize, and a spring flower paper maze with a sticker for all who complete it. Squire’s Create and Grow activities run from Monday 17 to Friday 21 February from 10am to 4pm. There’s no need to book. Simply turn up on the day. Each activity takes around 20 minutes. To celebrate National Nest Box Week there will also be 20% off all bird care products at Squire’s from 14 to 23 February (excluding the Create and Grow bird feeder). There are many benefits of feeding the birds, including learning about the types of birds that visit and the birds acting as a form of insect control. The birds will also help pollinate flowers in your garden. For more information about all the activities at Squire’s, please visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

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Clip n’ Climb is an innovative climbing-based concept for all the family. Located at The Bridge Leisure Centre near Horsham, the arena features 11 themed climbing challenges and 19 individual climbing lines for all ages and abilities. The Trublue auto-belay system provides a safe and fun environment that allows climbing to become an adventure. Suitable for all ages from 4 years upwards, Clip n’ Climb will keep you and your little ones active.You’ll be having so much fun you won’t even realise it’s great exercise. The bright colours and different shapes make it impossible to get bored. Choose from a wide range of challenges, including The Stairway, Dry Ice, Astro Ball and, for the bravest climbers, The Leap of Faith! Sessions run daily, including after school, weekends and during school holidays. And at just £9 per person, Clip n’ Climb offers great value for money. There are also special preschool activities available as well as birthday parties, group and school bookings. Climbing has some great beneﬁts as it offers a physical and mental challenge. A session at Clip n’ Climb will give you a full body workout that builds strength, stamina and tests your co-ordination, balance and problem-solving skills. It’s great for mental wellbeing as well, providing that all important switch off after a long day at work/school. It’s not just for kids. Adults can enjoy the climbing arena too. So, whether you are looking for a new way to get active, an activity for a hen/stag do or a work’s day out, look no further than Clip n’ Climb at The Bridge Leisure Centre. For more information or to book online visit www.thebridgeleisurecentre.co.uk.

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Time to Party The Top Three Must-Haves for a Party to Remember

The date is set, the cake is on order and the RSVPs are coming in. But how can you make sure this year’s birthday party will be one to remember? For the games, Pass the Parcel and Musical Chairs are always a great place to start. However, try including some games to really get the blood pumping. Dodgeball and Bulldog are great ways to get the party started, as long as they’re played responsibly. Food is the key to making any party a success. Catering can be expensive but if well thought out, a little can go a long way. Pizza can be shared, is more exciting than a sandwich and can be a good way to sneak vegetables into the party. And why not treat them? What party is complete without sweets and a fun drink, most of which now offer sugar-free alternatives? A great way to round off a party is with giveaways. A plastic toy has been a staple in party bags for years so why not see what else is out there? Seeds are a cost-effective option, environmentally friendly and a fun project throughout the year. If you have hired somewhere, ask the venue if they can offer coupons or other tokens as a parting gift for your guests.

Primary Times readers are being offered 10% off birthday parties (booked before 31 May) at The Pavilions in the Park and The Bridge Leisure Centre in Horsham, as well as Steyning and Billingshurst Leisure Centres. Simply quote Primary Times when making your booking. For more information, to find your nearest centre and to check out the party options available, visit www.placesleisure.org.

Out of Bounds in Angmering

Out of Bounds in Angmering, West Sussex is proud to have become one of Sussex’s top adventure activity centres and is renowned for its incredible, exciting, challenging and hugely entertaining unique indoor and outdoor activities and facilities. Perfect for all ages, everyone can enjoy Clip ’n Climb, Ten Pin Bowling, Soft Play, Laser Tag, Footgolf, Disc Golf and Adventure Golf all in one place.

Places Leisure - Birthday Parties to Remember

Your children are approaching another milestone which means only one thing. There’s another party to organise.You could hold it at your house and risk breakages and spillages or take the easy route and book an activity party with Places Leisure. They’ll provide the venue, the entertainment and better still you’ll be able to join in with the fun instead of playing host. It’s all of the fun, without the mess. Choose from an exciting range of parties including pool inflatables, climbing, bouncy castles, trampolining, sports and much more. There’s something for everyone. Party supervisors will arrange games and activities and space can be arranged for you to hold a party tea after your activity if you wish.

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For their best-selling gaming parties, the invitations are sent with a party pack and complimentary party bags, a card for the birthday child and a free gaming session. Party food can also be purchased from the coffee shop downstairs. All parties last two hours and can be booked for either the weekend or weekdays. For more information and to book, please visit www.x1gaming.co.uk.

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Once you have worked up an appetite on all of the activities why not enjoy some family favourite meals at the cafe.You could also enjoy a nice cup of freshly brewed coffee while the children are playing and wearing themselves out, giving you a chance to relax with the complimentary free WiFi. To escape the ordinary with a whole day of indoor and outdoor fun, book your tickets online now at www.out-of-bounds. co.uk. Out of Bounds offer a very wide range of party types so there is something for every birthday child. If you would like to find out more, either visit the website at www.out-of-bounds.co.uk or e-mail the team at info@out-of-bounds.co.uk

Hassle Free Birthday Parties with X1 Gaming

Are you dreading having to organise your child’s birthday party? X1 Gaming Lounge and Parties might just be your solution. X1 Gaming Lounge and Parties is a new drop in gaming and party destination in Horsham, where parents can hold hassle free birthday parties for up to 12 children. The consoles are multiplayer and can all connect to each other for playing games such as Fortnite and Minecraft. They have approximately 60 games pre-loaded. It will take your child’s, and their friends’, gaming experience to a whole new level.

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Out of School Activities Remember to check out sessions at your local pool to help your kids have fun and improve their confidence whilst learning some essential swimming skills. Taking place at more than 250 pools nationwide, you can find your nearest pool offering the sessions at www.swimming. org/Disney. Spaces are available so book now.

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Disney-Inspired Swimming Sessions

Parents can keep the kids healthy, happy and active this spring by heading to the pool for a Disney-inspired family fun swim session, available to book now. From ‘Minnie’s Hollywood Star’ to ‘Unleash Your Donald’, and from ‘Pluto to the Rescue’ to ‘Mickey’s Orchestra’ – Disney’s much-loved Mickey Mouse & Friends characters will inspire games that focus on key swimming techniques to encourage kids to feel more confident and enjoy the water. Teaming up with Swim England to encourage families nationwide to enjoy water, the year-long programme forms part of Disney’s Healthy Living initiative with sessions running until May 2020.

Performing arts stimulates all children’s creativity, from the shyest student to the most outgoing. It helps them make sense of their emotions, develops their ability to understand, allows them to face their fears in a safe environment, challenges their preconceptions and develops their language and communication skills. Part-time theatre school Razzamataz Horsham pride themselves on offering children and young people a strong platform in which to express themselves and gain confidence. The school offers exceptional part-time training in dance, drama and singing together with exciting opportunities to perform. Classes are for children aged 4 to 18 and allow students to experience a range of performance styles from classic West End musical theatre to funky street dance and pop singing. New for this year is the Razz Easter School, running from 6 to 8 April from 10am to 1pm at Millais School, Horsham. Go and join the school for singing, dancing, drama, arts and crafts and lots of fun. Ideal

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“Holiday camps.” Our holiday camps aim to engage with children through multi sports, arts and crafts. Activities include swimming* and Clip n’ Climb*. Open for February half term Full day camp costs just £23.50 and we offer all day care from 8.30am-6.00pm. *at selected centres Suitable for children aged 5-12 years.

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Classes for All at MXT Swimming School

MXT Swimming School have re-opened the pool at the Towers School, Upper Beeding, following refurbishment/maintenance. Go along and join the school for individual one-to-one lessons for adults and children of all ages and abilities.They specialise in private lessons where fully qualified teachers are in the water with each swimmer, guiding them through the school’s constantly refined exercises. MXT also have a number of specially trained STA People with Disabilities qualified teachers who are able to provide individually tailored swimming lessons for a range of special educational needs.There are also very popular intensive courses which run during all school holidays at The Towers venue. The Storrington venue is open for individual lessons as well as group classes, which are currently held on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings.The group classes are 30 minutes long and are separated into different grades to allow children to learn effectively and safely. Each group class has a maximum of 6 to 10 participants depending on the grade. For more information about MXT Swimming School, please call 01903 202 700, 07903 731 370 or email mxtswim@gmail.com.

Round Applause - Taste of the West End

Are you looking for something fun and challenging for your child to do during the Easter holidays? Do they enjoy performing and have an interest in musical theatre and the West End? Round Applause is offering an exclusive Taste of the West End workshop for 7 to 16 year olds where they will get an opportunity to work with industry professionals on material from West End shows. Over the four days students will work on all three disciplines involved in a West End musical, finishing with a performance showing for family on the Friday afternoon. The workshop will be led Jo Loxton who has been performing professionally in the West End and on tour for the past 15 years. Loxton’s credits include The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables in London. For more information, email contact@roundapplause.com or call 07803 906 477. LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO THIS EASTER? DOES YOUR CHILD LOVE PERFORMING AND MUSICAL THEATRE?

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for children aged 4 to 16 years, non-Razzamataz students are welcome to go and join them. Plus, there will be a performance for family and friends on the last day. Places are limited so early booking is advised. Razzamataz Horsham have classes every Saturday during term time at The Forest School. To book a free taster session at Razzamataz Horsham, please contact Caroline at Horsham@ razzamataz.co.uk, call 07523 338 099 or visit their website at www.horsham.razzamataz.co.uk.

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Create and Grow, Squire’s Garden Centre, Crawley, RH11 8PL and Washington, RH20 3BP 10am-4pm. Drop in to enjoy the half term activities. Paint a ceramic bird feeder, join in the Spring Hunt Competition and tackle the Spring Flower Maze, helping Hazel the squirrel to complete the paper maze, and receive a sticker. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Wicked Week, The Hawth, Crawley, RH10 6YZ

10.30am-3.30pm. Defy Gravity as you Ease on Down the yellow brick road. A magical musical week for 6-11s to produce their own performance combining the classic tale of Dorothy with hits from West End and Broadway shows. For more details visit www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Test Your Nettle – Zinging Cuisine and Singing Stinger, Wakehurst Place, RH17 6TN

11am-2pm. Forage for ingredients in the woodlands in this fun and practical cookery workshop. Huddle round the campfire, listen to storytelling and make your own delicious nettle soup, tea and cheese to eat for lunch. Booking essential. For more details visit www.kew.org/ wakehurst

Live Like a Roman, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR Find out what the Romans did for us, from pottery-making to dressing up, creating mosaics to spinning and weaving – it’s all about getting handson. Whilst visiting the largest Roman residence in Britain, discover objects from 2000 years ago. For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

Half Term Activities: Treasured Objects, Weald & Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU 11am-3pm. From make and take activities to creative crafts, activities vary daily so there is always something new to see and to try. For more information visit www. wealddown.co.uk

Children’s Holiday Activities – February Fun, Tuppenny Barn, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ

10am-12noon. With winter still in the air, wrap up against the elements and think about how to help Tuppenny wildlife during this cold season. Then make natural bird feeders and forage to create tasty delights. Charges apply. Ages 5+. For more details visit www.tuppennybarn.co.uk

Birds and Crafts!, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

10.30am-12.30pm. Learn how to use binoculars and telescopes before discovering more about the birds that winter on the reserve. Afterwards, create works of art inspired by what you’ve seen. Booking essential. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPag

Space Craft!, The Novium, Chichester, PO19 1QH

11am-2pm. Make your own star gazing telescope as part of the South Downs Dark Skies Festival. Charges apply. Advance booking recommended. For more information and to book visit www.thenovium. org

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

10am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm. Meet and greet with a selection of rescued animals, enjoy a talk and get an animal tattoo. Session lasts 45 minutes. Charges apply, early booking recommended. For more information and to book visit www.millbrookgc. co.uk

Bird Bonanza, Chichester Harbour Conservancy, Dell Quay Education Centre, PO20 7EE

10.30am-12.30pm. Find out about the Harbour birds through fun activities set up by bird enthusiasts, Rangers, Ecologists, the Education Team and partner organisations such as the Solent’s Bird Aware Team. Chances to win prizes too. Free. For more information visit www.conservancy. co.uk

Tues 18 Feb

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

Recent advances in technology have enabled astronomers to discover new planets in orbit around stars beyond our Sun. Could some of these distant planets exist in similar conditions to Earth – and even carry forms of life? Ages 6+. For more details and to book visit www. southdowns.org.uk

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Winter Wildlife Children’s Fun Day, Warnham Local Nature Reserve, Horsham, RH12 2RA

10.30am-2.30pm. Enjoy a day discovering the winter wildlife at the reserve, with activities taking place in both the Visitors’ Centre and out on the reserve. Charges apply. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information visit www.warnhamnaturereservefriends. org.uk

The Original Harlem Globetrotters, Brighton Centre, BN1 2GR

6pm. The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the most electrifying athletes on the planet, are bringing their spectacular show to the UK as part of their 2020 Pushing the Limits World Tour. For more information visit www. brightoncentre.co.uk

Family Film, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG

2pm. Toy Story 4. The story of Woody, Buzz and friends continues as Forky joins them and they set out on a new adventure. Charges apply. For more information visit www. ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Wild Families – Brilliant Birds, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

10.30am-12.30pm. A mixture of games and activities to hone your bird spotting and identification skills. Enjoy a warming hot chocolate then head out onto the nature trail with a spotting sheet and put your skills to the test. Charges apply. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/ PTPul

Hedgehog Make-and-Take Workshops, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ 10am, 2pm. Get creative at this hedgehog themed craft workshop. Session lasts 60 minutes and includes refreshments/biscuit. Charges apply, early booking recommended. For more information and to book visit www.millbrookgc.co.uk

Half Term Letterpress Printing, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, BN6 8SP

11am-3pm. Drawing inspiration from the exhibition Disruption, Devotion and Distributism, Letterpress printer Tom Boulton will help you get handson and inky with Ditchling Museum’s antique wood type and Farley printing press. For more information visit www.ditchlingmuseumartcraft. org.uk

Comet Making Workshop, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, BN20 0AB

10.15-11.15am, 12noon-1pm. The session starts with a presentation on comets, then use dry ice and work in pairs to create your very own comet. Dress for mess. Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/birling-gap-and-the-seven-sisters

Discover Chemistry, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

10.30am-1pm, 2-4.30pm. With exciting experiments to try yourself, this fun-filled session will show you just how cool chemistry can be. Experiment with solids, liquids and gases and find out what happens when you mix different things together. Ages 9-11. For more details and to book visit www.theobservatory.org

Thurs 20 Feb

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

10.30am-12.30pm. Calling all bug detectives – join in with hunting and learning about the bugs that live on the reserve before creating your own minibeast to take home. Booking essential. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPag

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

(Also 27 Mar). 3.30pm. Learn how eruptions on the Sun cause displays of the Northern Lights, and how these are visible from the ground. Booking essential. For more details and to book visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Woodland Walk: Ranger’s Choice, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

11am-12.30pm. Join the Lead Ranger on a winter woodland walk. When the trees are bare of leaves and the ground free of undergrowth other features come to light. Free (admission charges apply). Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/nymans

Sky Birds of Prey, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ

10am, 11.15am, 12.30pm, 2pm. Meet and greet with a selection of birds, enjoy a talk and takeaway a bird craft. Session lasts 45 minutes. Charges apply, early booking recommended. For more information and to book visit www. millbrookgc.co.uk

Workshop: Sew Fun, Worthing Museum, BN11 1HP 10.30am-12noon. Be playful and experimental with your creativity. No previous experience necessary, all materials are included and there

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There’s a year of adventures to be had at Chessington World of Adventures Resort this year with seasonal events for the entire family to enjoy, starting with Animal Adventures during February Half Term. Encounter endangered animals above and below the seas, embark on selected family favourite rides and learn ‘How to be a Zoo Keeper’ in a live show from Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 February. Tickets cost from just £15pp at www.chessington.com. Opening in March, big adventures await in a whole new Land, the Rainforest, with three rides perfect for children in search of their first wild adventure. Explore the rainforests of the world by road on Jungle Rangers, by water on River Rafts and from the treetop canopy on Treetop Hoppers. Also this year, children’s book character, Elmer, flies in on a ride themed after everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant as the Resort launches Elmer’s Flying Jumbos.

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Competitions p Since 2011, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall have not only established themselves as one of British pop’s brightest acts, but also as a global pop phenomenon. Little Mix are taking their unmissable live show on the road this year with their 21-date Summer 2020 tour including Tuesday 14 July at the South of England Event Centre in Ardingly. The tour will see Little Mix perform some of their greatest hits including ‘Woman Like Me’, ‘Touch’, ‘Shout Out to My Ex’, ‘Black Magic’ and ‘Wings’. Tickets are on sale from www.lhgtickets.com. For your chance to see Little Mix on Tuesday 14 July at the South of England Event Centre in Ardingly, tell us the name of your favourite member of the band. The prize is a family ticket for four people. For details of how to enter, please see the bottom of this page.

For your chance to win a family ticket, tell us the name of Chessington’s new Land. For details of how to enter, please see the bottom of this page.

Win a Maleficent: Mistress of Evil DVD In Disney’s sequel to the 2014 global box office hit, Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies and dark new forces at play. The years have been kind to Maleficent and Aurora. Their relationship, born of heartbreak, revenge and, ultimately, love, has flourished. Yet the hatred between man and the fairies still exists. When an unexpected encounter introduces a powerful new alliance, Maleficent and Aurora are pulled apart to opposing sides in a great war, testing their loyalties and causing them to question whether they can truly be family. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is available on DVD from 17 February. Primary Times have five Maleficent DVDs to give away to five lucky readers. For your chance to win, simply tell us the name of Maleficent’s goddaughter. For details of how to enter, please see the bottom of this page.

Win an Asterix DVD and Book Bundle Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion is the newest film in the Asterix series and is available on Digital and DVD now. Asterix and Obelix embark on a quest across Gaul looking for a young druid worthy of learning the secret of the magic potion – a formula which has long helped to keep the Gaulish village safe against Julius Caesar and his invading army. However, once Asterix and Obelix begin their quest, all hell breaks loose at home as the Romans start attacking the village and an evil wizard named Demonix does everything he can to steal the potion’s secret recipe. For your chance to win a copy of Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion on DVD and the latest book in the book series (Asterix and the Chieftain’s Daughter), simply tell us the name of the evil wizard. For details of how to enter, please see the bottom of this page.

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February will be some sample ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Charges apply. Ages 7-12. For more information visit www.worthingmuseum.co.uk

Stargazing, South Downs, Lewes Town Hall, BN7 2QS

4-8pm. Celebrate 10 years of the South Downs National Park at this free family event. Activities include: an indoor planetarium show, a giant ‘sky at night’ colouring wall, nocturnal wildlife and a virtual reality experience of the dark night skies. For more information visit www. southdowns.gov.uk

Explore the Moon Twilight, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN 2-7.30pm. The moon is a very interesting and mysterious object. Make a moon model, create some craters, learn fascinating facts and design and build your own moon lander.Visit one of the huge telescopes too. Booking essential, charges apply. For more details visit www.the-observatory.org

Charity Pancake Races, Carfax, Horsham, RH12

12noon-2pm. See local businesses try their luck on the famous Rotary Pancake Race Course. Perfect for half term there will also be local mascots causing trouble with the egg and spoon races. It’s going to be flippin’ fantastic. For more information visit www.horshamrotary.org.uk

Fri 21 Feb

Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids, Komedia, Brighton, BN1 1UN

1pm. SK Shlomo is a world recordbreaking beatboxer who makes all kinds of music using just his mouth and a mic. Join this sonic superhero and become one of his sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music. Charges apply. For more details visit www.komedia. co.uk

Dark Skies Stargazing Party!, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

(Also 20 Mar) 7-8.30pm. Located within the South Downs Dark Skies reserve, Pulborough Brooks is a great place to admire the starstudded skies and spot constellations and planets. Stay warm with hot chocolate and nibbles. Charges apply. For more details visit www.rspb.org. uk/PTPul

Bug in a Mug Hotel, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ 10am, 2pm. Decorate a mug and make a home for the little creatures in your garden. Session lasts 60 minutes and include refreshments/

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biscuit. Charges apply, early booking recommended. For more information and to book visit www.millbrookgc. co.uk

Terrific Tales, Chichester Cathedral, PO19 1PX

10am-3pm. A fun filled day where you can design and make creative crafts. For accompanied children ages 3-11. Charges apply. Drop-in. For more information visit www. chichestercathedral.org.uk

Discovery Day: Nature’s Grand Designs, Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton, BN1 5AA 10.30am-4pm. Discover the most extraordinary designs in nature. See miniature homes under the microscope, make your own bird’s nest with the RSPB, and chat with the curators to discover the strangest home invaders. Free, drop-in. For more details visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk/booth

Stargazing Evening with Hants Astro, Butser Ancient Farm, Waterlooville, PO8 0BG

7.30-9.30pm. Buy drinks from 7.30pm, then at 8pm listen to a short introduction to the night sky before stepping outside to view stars and planets millions of years old through state-of-theart telescopes. For more information visit www.southdowns.gov.uk

Half Term Pizza Making, Saddlescombe Farm, Devil’s Dyke, BN45 7DE

10am-1pm, 2-5pm. Experience making pizzas in a traditional clay oven. Bake directly on the oven floor without using a thermometer. Make your own pizza with toppings of your choice then bake it and eat it. For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/saddlescombe-farm-andnewtimber-hill

Sat 22 Feb

Brighton Vegan Festival, Hilton Brighton Metropole, BN1 2FU 10.30am-4.30pm. Everything to tickle your taste buds from the latest gourmet vegan cheezes, indulgent creamy chocolates to some naughty vegan kebabs and everything in between. All the food you enjoy but with the unhealthy bits taken out. For more details visit www. veganeventsuk.co.uk

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Charity Pancake Olympics 2020, Littlehampton High Street, BN17 5EJ

11am-1pm. See teams of 3 or 4 Pancake Olympians battle it out for the coveted Gold Frying Pan and £100 for their chosen charity. Teams will take part in a series of Olympic inspired events including pancake curling, a relay and traditional flipping. For more details visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Green Woodworking Workshop, Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, TN22 4HJ

(Also 21 Mar) 10am-3.30pm. An opportunity to experience the joy of working with green wood through your own exploration and creativity, regardless of age and ability.You can decide what to make and receive help and guidance along the way. For more information visit www. wildernesswood.org

Sun 23 Feb

Sundae Club, Komedia, Brighton, BN1 1UN

11am. Over three fabulous hours of creative fun for kids, with a children’s theatre show ‘Pied Piper’, creative craft workshop and live music from The Swing Ninjas. Bring your own picnic, ice cream sundaes are available! For more information visit www.komedia.co.uk

Wild about Burwash Dark Skies – Stargazing, The Bear Motel, Burwash, TN19 7ET

6.30-8.30pm. Join the Wild about Burwash group to experience the night skies with the support of the South East Astronomy Group, High Weald AONB Partnership and experience the Star Dome. Charges apply. For more information visit www.highweald.org

Walk with a Warden – Rye Harbour, TN31 7TX

10am-1pm. Join an experienced warden to spot some winter birds around the beach reserve.You should see Curlew, Lapwing, Redshank, Golden Plover, Wigeon, Teal and more. Meet at Rye Harbour village car park. Donations appreciated. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Birdwatching for Beginners/ Someone to Guide You, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

10am-1pm. The Birdwatching for Beginners workshop focuses on the reserve’s winter visitors. Starting with a short theory session, followed by a practical walk on the reserve, look at identification through shape,

colour, behaviour, song and habitat. 10am-1.30pm: Someone to Guide You gives you a chance to chat with friendly guides who will help you spot and identify the wildlife that you see. Booking essential. For more details visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPag

Indoor Car Boot Sale, The Charmandean Centre, Worthing, BN14 9HS

10am-4pm. Over 60 tables selling new and used items. Why not clear out your clutter and book a table? Free entry for all buyers, and lots of free parking. For more information or to book a table visit www. thecharmandean.co.uk

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Umbrella Parade, The Stade to White Rock Theatre, Hastings

11.30am. Part of Hastings Fat Tuesday. An explosion of colour, music and fun for all the family. For more information visit www. hastingsfattuesday.co.uk

Brighton Half Marathon and Youth Race, Brighton Seafront This year the Brighton Half celebrates 30 years of the event. A sell-out race with a beautiful seafront course and a flat course. If you’re not a runner then go along and be part of the amazing crowd support. For more information visit www.brightonhalfmarathon.com

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Mon 24 – Fri 28 Feb Pancake Week!, Aldingbourne Trust, Chichester, PO18 0JP

Having a Pancake Day isn’t enough for the Aldingbourne Country Centre so they’re having a Pancake Week. Go along and try some of their delicious pancake creations, choosing from a variety of tasty options on their menu. For more information visit www. aldingbournetrust.co.uk

Fri 28 Feb

Bite-size at the Booth, Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton, BN1 5AA

2-2.30pm. Part of a series of natural science themed pop-up talks and mini tour led by museum staff and local conservationists. Highlights include Brighton Dolphin Project, plans for a new Evolution Gallery and the Dinosaurs of Sussex. For more details visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk/booth

Sat 29 Feb

Mystery Warrior, The Novium, Chichester, PO19 1QH 10am-2pm. Learn more about life in the Iron Age. Handle replica weaponry and objects, and learn about what people wore.You can also become an archaeologist for the day and take part in mini-digs. Free, drop-in. Advance booking for craft recommended. For more details and to book visit www. thenovium.org

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Chichester Harbour Run, Chidham Trail, Entrance via Thorney Road, PO10 8BN

Sun 1 Mar

This amazing trail route takes in stunning views of Bosham hoe, the South Downs and the Harbour itself. Running close to St Wilfrid’s Hospice they have been named the charity of choice for the run. With runs for adults, children and even dogs there’s something for everyone. For more details visit www.ukrunningevents. co.uk

Big Beach Clean, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TT 10am-12.30pm. Monthly litter picks for the whole family, helping to remove plastics and other litter from the marine environment. Litter pickers and bags provided, take gloves if you have them. Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Binocular and Telescope Open Weekend, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

Celebration Sunday, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

11am-4pm. It’s the 25th anniversary of The Observatory Science Centre in 2020. Each month will have a Sunday of celebrations with different themed activities showcasing just how much fun science actually is. Free, admission fees apply. For more information visit www.theobservatory.org

Eastbourne Half Marathon, Princes Park, BN22 7LH

10am. A community event aimed at runners of all abilities. There are two Junior races too, (Years 3-6 1k, 7-11 2k). Bands and entertainment along the route, so if you’re not running then why not go along and cheer on the runners. For more details and to register visit www.eastbournehalf. co.uk

Thurs 5 Mar

World Book Day

(Also 1 Mar). 10am-4pm. Try a wide range of binoculars and telescopes and have a chat with friendly optics experts. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced birder they’ll be happy to help. Free. For more information visit www.rspb.org. uk/PTPul

With a mission to offer every child and young person the opportunity to read and love books, World Book Day is marked in over 100 countries. Book-related activities take place in schools and children receive a World Book Day token to choose a free book from this year’s list. For more details visit www.worldbookday.com

Family Days, The Novium, Chichester, PO19 1QH

Thurs 5 – Sat 7 Mar

10am-2pm. Learn more about life in the Iron Age. Handle replica weaponry and objects, learn more about what people wore, how they made their clothes, and have a go at weaving on a loom. Take part in minidigs, craft and trails. Activities may differ. For more details visit www. thenovium.org

Park Mill Reopens, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS 12noon-4pm. Celebrate the reopening of the water-powered flour mill. After several years of intensive and major conservation work, the mill will again be producing flour for visitors. See the mill in action and buy a bag of flour. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans

Stargazing, Western Lawns, Eastbourne, BN21 4EH

5-7pm. Run by Eastbourne Astronomical Society, a family friendly tour of the night sky suitable for all. Members will point out constellations, features on the moon and some planets using their own and society’s telescopes. Free. For more information visit www. eastbourneas.org.uk

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Music in the Meadow, Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, Hastings, TN34 1PH

10am-5pm. To celebrate Hastings International Piano Festival, pianists of all ages and skill levels have the chance to play music of their choice (as short as they like) on a concert-standard grand piano in the middle of Priory Meadow Shopping Centre. For more details visit www. visit1066country.com

Thurs 5 – Sun 8 Mar

World Book Day, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE

10am-4pm. This family event includes a children’s trail, activity sheets and storytelling. Can you find ‘ten little

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World Book Day Celebration, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

10am-4pm. Dress as your favourite book character and enjoy some storytelling in the castle towers. Take along your World Book Day token and exchange it for one of the special £1 books or put it towards a book of your choice in the Gift Shop. For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/bodiam-castle

Fri 6 – Sun 15 Mar British Science Week, Nationwide

A celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. This year’s theme is ‘Our Diverse Planet’. Grab an activity pack with loads of ideas and activities to celebrate science. There are packs for all ages, for school and home. For more details and to order your pack visit www. britishscienceweek.org

Sat 7 Mar

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

1pm. Looking to choose a telescope but not sure where to begin? Already own a telescope but not sure how to use it? An informative afternoon to find out everything you need to know about choosing and using your own telescope. Booking essential. For more details and to book visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Family Fun, Phoenix Gallery, Brighton, BN2 9NB

11am-1pm, 2-4pm. Enjoy working as a family to explore different materials in these relaxed, fun workshops with Phoenix studio artists. All you need is your imagination and a willingness to get stuck in. Free, drop-in. Suitable for families with children aged 5-14. For more information visit www. phoenixbrighton.org

Wildlife Watch, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TT

10am-12.30pm. A chance to find out more about the natural world and the special wildlife at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Explore the reserve, play games, enjoy craft activities and learn how to help wildlife thrive. Ages 5-11. For more information visit www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

International Women’s Day Celebration, Brighton Museum, BN1 1EE

From 10am. A day of performances, workshops, talks, arts and crafts. Learn about a variety of feminist causes and campaigns at the heart of this day from inspiring speakers, activists and innovators. All ages welcome, all communities together. For more information visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

Sat 7 – Sun 8 Mar

World Book Day Weekend, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX

10am-5pm. Calling all bookworms. Celebrate the joy of reading at Sheffield Park. Why not dress up as your favourite character? Spend your World Day Book Token and watch out for special events throughout the day. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ sheffield-park-and-garden

50 Things and Mud Kitchen, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX

(Also 14-15, 21-22 Mar). 10am4pm. Explore the parkland for a range of wild 50 things activities or head into the gardens to bake a pie or two in the mud kitchen. Free (admission charges apply). For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/sheffield-park-and-garden

World Book Day Weekend, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS

11am-3pm. Go along and listen to one of the storytellers, dress up as your favourite book character or enjoy Jungle Book colouring in sheets. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans

Sun 8 Mar

Magnificent Moons of Our Solar System, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP

Earth has just one Moon, but other planets have dozens of Moons orbiting around them. Our Moon is a barren, airless, lifeless world pockmarked by thousands of craters. Some ‘Moons’ of other planets have different features. Ages 6+. For more details and to book visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Fri 13 Mar

Sport Relief, Nationwide

Whether you walk, dance, swim, floss or round up your mates for a match, order your free fundraising pack, have fun and help to make a real difference. It’s Game On. For more information visit www. sportrelief.com

St Catherine’s Hospice Firewalk, Carfax, Horsham, RH12 1RL

7-9pm. Step out of your comfort zone to support this local hospice. Walk 15ft barefoot over red-hot embers after coaching from a world-

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DVD Preview Guide Abominable

DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studio’s co-production Abominable takes audiences on an epic 2,000-mile adventure from the streets of Shanghai to the breath taking Himalayan snowscapes.When teenager Yi encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and her mischievous friends, Jin and Peng, name him ‘Everest’ and embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family at the highest point on Earth. But, to help Everest get home, the trio of friends will have to stay one-step ahead of Burnish, a wealthy man intent on capturing a Yeti, and zoologist Dr Zara.Abominable is available on Digital on 3 February and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray and DVD on 10 February, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion

Following the 60th anniversary of the much-adored comic book series,Asterix and Obelix will embark on a spectacular quest across Gaul to look for a young druid worthy of learning the secret of the magic potion – a formula which has helped to keep the Gaulish village safe from Julius Cesar and his invading army. However, once Asterix and Obelix begin their quest all hell breaks loose at home as the Romans start attacking the village.To make matters worse an evil wizard named Demonix is trying to do everything he can to steal the potion’s secret recipe.Will Asterix and Obelix ﬁnd the worthy druid? Will the village and the secret recipe for the magic potion be protected from the Romans? Asterix:The Secret of the Magic Potion is available on Digital and on DVD now.

Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans

Atti is a Roman teenager with brains but very little brawn.When one of his schemes falls foul of Emperor Nero,Atti is forced to join the army and sent to miserable, cold, wet Britain. Things go from bad to worse when Atti is captured by Orla, a feisty teenage Celt desperate to prove herself as a warrior. Meanwhile a furious Nero is determined to crush the British rebellion, led by Boudicca.As the Romans prepare for an historic showdown with the Celts at the Battle of Watling Street, the two new friends ﬁnd themselves lined up on opposite sides of the battleﬁeld. Horrible Histories:The Movie – Rotten Romans is out now on Blu-ray and DVD.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

In Disney’s sequel to the 2014 global box office hit, Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies and dark new forces at play.The years have been kind to Maleficent and Aurora.Their relationship, born of heartbreak, revenge and ultimately love, has flourished. Yet the hatred between man and the fairies still exists. Aurora’s impending marriage to Prince Phillip is cause for celebration in the kingdom of Ulstead and the neighbouring Moors, as the wedding serves to unite the two worlds.When an unexpected encounter introduces a powerful new alliance, Maleficent and Aurora are pulled apart to opposing sides in a Great War, testing their loyalties and causing them to question whether they can truly be family. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is available on DVD from 17 February.

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon

Shaun the Sheep’s highly anticipated return to the big screen heralds the arrival of a mystery visitor from far across the galaxy - an impish and adorable alien called LU-LA who crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm. Shaun soon sees an opportunity for alien-powered fun and adventure as he sets off on a mission to shepherd LU-LA home. Her magical alien powers, irrepressible mischief and galactic-sized burps soon have the ﬂock enchanted. Can Shaun and the ﬂock avert Farmageddon on Mossy Bottom Farm before it’s too late? A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon will be released on Digital Download, Blu-ray and DVD on 10 February.

The Addams Family

Get ready to snap your fingers! The Addams Family is back in the first animated comedy about the kookiest family on the block. Happily ensconced in their Addams way of life for years, Gomez and Morticia prepare for a visit from their extended family for Pugsley’s “Sabre Mazurka,” a rite of passage ceremony to prove he is ready to become an Addams Family man but there’s trouble on the horizon in the shape of design TV phenomenon Margaux Needler.The Addams Family mansion is the one thing blocking her dream of selling all the houses in the neighbourhood. Funny, outlandish and completely iconic, the Addams Family redefines what it means to be a good neighbour. Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron lead the spook-tacular cast.The Addams Family is on Digital Download from 17 February and on Blu-Ray and DVD from 2 March from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

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March leading fire walking expert. Children can take part in the Lego® brick walk, crossing a painful pit of bricks. For more information visit www.stch. org.uk

Sat 14 Mar

Binocular and Telescope Open Day, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

10am-4pm. Go along and try a wide range of binoculars and telescopes and have a chat with the friendly optics experts. Whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced birder they’ll be happy to help. For more information visit www.rspb.org. uk/PTPag

Craft Fair, Northiam Village Hall, TN31 6RA

10am-2pm. A fundraiser for Northiam Bonfire Society, with over 30 varied, quality stalls featuring local craftspeople and makers with plenty of ideas for your Mothers’ Day presents. Free entry, refreshments available. For more details or to book a stall, visit www. northiambonfiresociety.co.uk

Wildlife Watch, Seven Sisters Country Park, Seaford, BN25 4AD

10am-12noon (5-8s), 1.30-3.30pm (811s). Take your children to help them explore the natural world. This will involve getting to know the forest school site, woodland and bushcraft activities. For more details visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Walk – Everyone Welcome, The George and Dragon, Shipley, RH13 8GE

9.45am-3pm. A lovely walk through fields and farmlands. Meet in the car park of The George and Dragon. The walk is an easy ramble through the beautiful Sussex countryside. Boots are advisable as it might be muddy. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Sat 14 – Sun 15 Mar

East Grinstead Model Railway Club, Sackville School, East Grinstead, RH19 3TY Expect layouts, demonstrations by The Double O Gauge Association and a number of traders too. For more information visit www.egmrc. org.uk

Sat 14 Mar – Sun 19 Apr Lambing and Calving, Coombes Farm, BN15 0RS

Visit the farm to see the newborn lambs and calves. For more information visit www.coombes.co.uk

Sun 15 Mar

Spring Fayre, Bolney Wine Estate, RH17 5NB

10am-4pm. There will be an array of stalls selling the finest gifts and

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seasonal produce. The Eighteen Acre Café will also be open on the day offering light bites and savouries to enjoy whilst shopping. A day not to miss. For more information visit www. bolneywineestate.com

Medmerry Birdwatching by Bike, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

10am-2pm. A gentle off-road guided ride, with plenty of stops, covering more ground whilst being active and discovering the wildlife and history of Medmerry. Booking essential. Charges apply. For more information visit www. rspb.org.uk/PTPag

50th Anniversary Walk, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TX

9.30am-2pm. It’s 50 years since the first warden started work at Rye Harbour Local Nature Reserve so to celebrate join a 5 mile walk around the reserve. Take a packed lunch. There will be hot drinks at the end of the walk. Meet at Rye Harbour village car park. For more details visit www.sussexwildlifetrust. org.uk

Thurs 19 Mar

Signs of Spring, Woods Mill, Henfield, BN5 9SD

3-4.30pm. Celebrate the arrival of the spring equinox as the days finally start to lengthen. Head out onto the reserve looking for these increased signs of activity during a guided flat walk of approximately 2-3km. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Thurs 19 – Sat 21 Mar

Mothers’ Day Planter Workshop, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ

3.30-4.30pm (Thurs, Fri), 10-11am, 2-3pm (Sat). Make Mothers’ Day extra special by creating a beautiful planter at this seasonal workshop. Open to all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. For more information visit www.millbrookgc.co.uk

Fri 20 Mar

Camber Castle Wildlife Walk, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TU

2-5pm. A 6km circular walk starting from Rye Heritage Centre, following the River Brede across the sheep fields to Camber Castle, where you can have a look inside. Then to the birdwatching hide overlooking Castle Water. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

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Mothers’ Day Celebrations, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

11am-4pm. Spoil mum with a lovely day out at Bodiam. Take a stroll around the castle and grounds and enjoy a delicious Prosecco cream tea in the Wharf tea room. Also join in with the special Mothers’ Day activities. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle

Sat 21 Mar

Wildlife Watch, Woods Mill, Henfield, BN5 9SD

10am-12noon. Take your children to help them explore the natural world. This will involve getting to know the forest school site, woodland and bushcraft activities. Ages 7-11. For more details visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Togi’s Team – Behind the Scenes, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR 10am-12.30pm. What do archaeologists do once they have found an artefact in the ground? Find out how ancient objects are discovered, cleaned, preserved and stored in the museum, and go on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with an expert guide. For more details visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Sat 21 – Sun 22 Mar

Mothers’ Day Afternoon Tea, Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

Treat your Mum to afternoon tea to show her how much you love her! For more information visit www. herstmonceux-castle.com

Historic Life Weekend: Baking Through the Ages, Weald & Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU

11am-4pm. Explore this staple of our diet with the chance to have tasters in certain areas and gain inspiration for baking at home. Butter from the dairy and flour from the mill are essential components of this weekend. For more information visit www.wealddown.co.uk

Mothers’ Day Prosecco Teas, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS

10am-4pm. Take your mum to visit the delightful surroundings at Bateman’s and treat her to a delicious prosecco cream tea in the Mulberry Tea Room. No booking necessary. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans

Great British Beach Clean, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TX 10am-12.30pm. Take the whole family to join in with the nation keeping the coastline clean and tidy and help to remove rubbish from the beach. Take gloves if you have them. Meet at Rye Harbour village car park. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Indoor Car Boot Sale, The Charmandean Centre, Worthing, BN14 9HS

Mothers’ Day, Blackberry Farm Park, Lewes, BN8 6JD

Treat Mum to a day out with her ‘Little Chicks’. Enjoy a lovely day out with half price entry for mum with every full paying child. Mum will also receive a voucher for a free cup of tea in the Garden Barn Café. For more information visit www.blackberry-farm.co.uk

Mothers’ Day Afternoon Tea, Aldingbourne Trust, Chichester, PO18 0JP

Treat your mum this Mothers’ Day with a special vintage afternoon tea. With delicious treats on the menu your mum will feel totally spoiled. For more information and to book visit www. aldingbournetrust.co.uk

Mothers’ Day Baking, Saddlescombe Farm, Devil’s Dyke, BN45 7DE

10am-1pm, 2-5pm. Make your own bread or pizza directly on the clay oven floor without a thermometer. While the dough rises learn more about the history of bread making at the farm on a guided tour. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/saddlescombefarm-and-newtimber-hill

Fri 27 Mar

Wear A Hat Day, Nationwide

Wear a hat at home, school or to work. Organise a hat-themed bake sale, lay on a hat-tastic fashion show or think of your own idea to raise money for Brain Tumour Research. For more details and to get a fundraising pack visit www. braintumourresearch.org

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