Kids Fun File Spring 2017 by kidsfunfile

KIDS’ FUN FILE Eastbourne area. FREE

February - May 2017 February Half Term 2017 11,12 BRIGHTON SCIENCE FESTIVAL: Bright Sparks Days. Hove Park Upper School, Nevill Rd, Hove BN3 7BN. 10am-5pm. Family science activities with hands-on demos and experiments. Find ultrasound objects made of thin air. Build a brain, design a molecule, make exploding juice balls, train some snails, make marvellous medicine and Minecraft ‘mods’. Become a pollinator - or a flower! Different activities each day (Sunday has more natural sciences). Ages 7-14. £6 per day, family (2+2) £21, under 7s FREE. Book in advance: brightonscience.com

EASTER HOLIDAYS 2017 MAIN & MINI

FOOTBALL CAMPS For boys & girls age 4-12 all abilities

Monday 3 - Thursday 6 April 9.30am - 12.30pm (Mini) 9.30am - 1pm (Main) At Brighton University Sports Centre, Denton Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SR

EASTER HOLIDAYS 2017

GYM CAMP For boys & girls age 4-10 all abilities

Monday 3 - Thursday 6 April 9.30am - 12.30pm Enterprise Centre 01323 646329 cobievetcare.co.uk

01323 730467 info@caclsports.co.uk

We advise confirmation of all events listed as they may be subject to change.

Broadwater Way Hampden Park Eastbourne BN22 9PZ 01323 509999

holiday special

Info@ thelaneseastbourne.co.uk Like us on The Lanes:Eastbourne

kids’ parties £9.95

2 games of

From

Bowling

Party Co-ordinator Choice of Activities Kids Hot Meal Unlimited Squash Birthday Cake Party Bags & Group Photo Invitations & Certificates

Laser Quest plus a Kids’ Meal Bag

Only

£9.95

per child*

per child:

2 games for only £7! This voucher entitles up to 4 people to play 2 games of Bowling or Laser Quest for only £7 per person** *Offer valid during state school holidays. Monday-Friday 9.30am-6pm. **Voucher entitles up to 4 people to play 2 games of Bowling or Laser Quest. Not valid during Peak times. Offers subject to availability & cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 1 June 2017.

SKATE W RLD Eastbourne’s No 1 skating venue

Have your own

Swimming lessons with Peter Vörös STA Aquatic Tutor 25 years of experience - guaranteed success!!! Warm, private swimming pool. Special offer for siblings. Parent & Baby/Toddler lessons. 1:1 lessons for children & adults. Small group or squad lessons.

Weekly gymnastic classes in superb, fully equipped gymnasiums, for girls & boys age 4-11yrs + of all abilities. University of Brighton Sports Centre, Denton Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SR

Roller Skating Party at a real roller rink!

07869 323107 info@mr-peters.com

16a Unit 5 Maple Rd Eastbourne BN23 6NY

www.myskateworld.co.uk

aqualitylifecentre

February Half Term 2017 11

BRAINIAC LIVE! Royal Hippodrome, Seaside Road. 2pm & 4.30pm. Live daredevil science-based stunts. Adult £16, child £14, family £48. 01323 802020. royalhippodrome.com

11,15 STARRY FUN. Birling Gap. Saturday & Friday: Tours &17 of the night’s sky in the mobile planetarium. £3. Wednesday: Comet making workshop (£7) - must book: 01323 423197. nationaltrust.org.uk/ birling-gap-and-the-seven-sisters 11-19 ‘STEAM’ HALF TERM SCIENCE - Part of Brighton Science Festival. Various venues. A host of interactive workshops & shows incl: Minecraft Dinosaur Dig, Crime Scene Investigation, Creative Engineering, Art Labs, Blast Science shows and motorised monsters! Book: brightonscience.com 13,15 BIKEABILITY COURSES. Eastbourne Sports Park. &16 For ages 4-10. Book in advance. 01273 482490. cycletraining@eastsussex.gov.uk 13-17 ART HOUSE WORKSHOPS. 34 Grove Road. Kitchen science, pizza making, pottery painting, jewellery & cupcake making. £5-12 (depending on workshop). Book: 01323 728691. thearthouse.info 14

WILD ABOUT WINTER. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-12.30pm. Family event. Indoor art & craft activities, exploration of the winter woodland and warming hot chocolate. Ages 5-11. Adult £3.50, child £7. Booking essential: 01273 497561. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

14,15 FUN SCIENCE WORKSHOPS. Observatory Science & 16 Centre, Herstmonceux. Tues: A Hearty Workout. Learn all about the heart. Make a stethoscope and Valentine’s chocolates. Ages 6-8. Wed: Curious About Chemistry. Experiments for kids. Ages 6-8. Thurs: Creative Chemistry. Exciting Chemistry experiments for older kids. Ages 9-11. £11.25 per session (for workshop only). Booking essential: 01323 832731. the-observatory.org 15

“ART IN YOUR HANDS” & “DINOSAURS AND CURIOSITIES”. Towner, College Rd. Artist-led activities amongst the Towner’s Victorian collections. Ages 5-16. FREE EVENTS. (Also on 5 & 12 April). Book: townereastbourne.org.uk

We also run Saturday gym sessions at Hailsham Community College. * We have over 30 years experience of working with children * We look after over 300 children weekly * Our coaches are sensitive, qualified or experienced gymnasts & are CRB checked * We are officially approved as a safe, effective & child-friendly club & hold the prestigious GymMark status

01323 730467 www.caclsports.co.uk

Active Play

Active Play is supported by Freedom Leisure across Sussex. Play & sports equipment, mobile dance mats & Nintendo Wii, arts, crafts, face painting. Can be hired to come to your venue, we supply trained staff & activities for private parties, events, fun / activity days or blocks of sessions. active.play@freedom-leisure.co.uk Contact Alli 07717 776 788

Tuesday 14 February 10.30am-12.30pm Join us for fun activities and arts & crafts as we look ahead to spring. Make a bird feeder. Stick on your wellies to explore the woods and then have some hot chocolate to warm you up. Ages 5-11. Booking essential. Child £7, adult £3.50. Children must be accompanied.

% 25 FF!

Standard individual prices only. Not valid with a family ticket or any other offer. Voucher is for park day tickets only and cannot be used for ice skating or any other extra activity. Valid until end of May 2017.

Rain or shine - come & enjoy an action-packed visit with a whole range of activities: Indoor Cannon Arena Pan for gems in the Mining Area ride the Runaway Train simulator and play on Tommy Tractor bounce around on the Jumping Pillows or leap into Froggies the massive indoor Soft Play Area stroll around the Farm and Feed the Animals watch one of the Displays and go on one of the daily Quadapillar rides These are just some of our attractions, there’s plenty to do for all ages For opening times & prices visit our website: www.knockhatch.com You’ll find us just off the A22 west of Hailsham

Come and see what all the fun’s about

Football and Rugby Sessions for children 18 months - 7 years Call Bev: 01323 749640 or email blevett@littlekickers.co.uk

Same People ... littlekickers.co.uk

... Different Ball littlerugby.co.uk

Wednesday 12 April 10.30am-3pm Join us for a day of family fun. Get outdoors and inspired by nature, plus arts & crafts activities in the barn with lots of things to make and take home. Families with kids aged 5-11. Drop in. Donation £3. Children must be accompanied.

Tuesday 11 April & Wednesday 31 May 10am-3pm Light a fire to make your own hot drink, build a den, use hand tools to make things out of natural materials, explore the woods and discover the animals who live there. Ages 6-11. Booking essential. Child £21. Children do not need to be accompanied.

01273 497561 www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Herstmonceux Castle Forest School Family Forest School Fri 17, Sat 18 February & Wed 22 February 2 hour session; child £10 (adults free)

Easter Holiday Forest School Mon 3 & Tues 4 April 10am-3pm £25 per child (6+) per day. Drop & go! Weekly Toddler Forest School Thursdays 10am-noon from 23 Feb Child £7 (adults free) Weekly Home Education Forest School Thursdays 1-3pm from 23 Feb One child £7, 2 children £12 (adults free) Also KS1-3 School Curriculum Days To book email Helen or Penny: hcfs@mail.com herstmonceuxcastleforestschool.com

February 2017 15-18 MADAGASCAR LIVE. Royal Hippodrome Theatre. A musical adventure with all your favourite characters from the film. It’ll make you want to “Move it, move it!”. Adult £12, child £9, family £39. Book: 01323 802020 royalhippodrome.com 16

A HISTORY OF THE TOWNER IN 10 OBJECTS. Towner, College Rd. 2-2.30pm. FREE family drop-in workshop. Discover curious facts about 10 of the gallery’s artworks. townereastbourne.org.uk

POKEMON CARD SWAP DAY. Kids Stuff Toys, Arndale Centre. Come and swap your card doubles with other collectors. 01323 325369. kidsstufftoys.co.uk

17,18 FAMILY FOREST SCHOOL. Herstmonceux Castle. &22 Campfire building and cooking, shelter building, foraging, nature games, knot tying, rope swings & balance ropes. Child £10 per session, adults free. To book email Helen or Penny on hcfs@mail.com herstmonceuxcastleforestschool.com 18

VOICE ON A LIGHTBEAM. Towner, College Rd. 11am-4pm. Part of Brighton Science Festival. Join Dr Jonathan Hare for an exploration of light. Use it to send Morse code and put your own voice on a lightbeam! All ages. FREE EVENT. townereastbourne.org.uk

18,19 PLAY WITH CLAY. Devonshire Collective, Seaside Rd. 11am-1pm. Info: devonshirecollective.co.uk 23-26 BABE The Sheep Pig. Devonshire Park Theatre. The little pig with big dreams. Heart-warming tale of friendship and bravery, with amazingly life-like puppets and original music. Adult from £15.50, child from £13.50. 01323 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk

PRIVATE TUITION Miss Johnson B.A. Dip. Ed. Qualified & experienced teacher. Support given at all levels for maths or English, 11+, selection or GCSE.

01323 639396 / 07730 556590

PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY & CRAFT STUDIO 01825 872225

Day & Evening GROUPS WELCOME FREE Parking

Classes at The Leaf Hall for ages 3 years to adults Arts Awards, IDTA & LAMDA exams Open every day 10am-5pm (4pm on Sun) Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate (A22), Whitesmith BN8 6JA

Tel: 01323 649097 Mob: 07833 763698

EASTBOURNE MINIATURE RAILWAY ADVENTURE PARK Easter Sunday 16 April FREE Easter Egg for children! (while stocks last)

Lottbridge Drove 01323 520229

• Miniature Steam or Diesel Train Rides • Line-side Nature Walk • Model Railways • Cafe • Thomas Shop • Picnic Areas • Children’s Adventure Playground

Open daily from Saturday 1 April 10am-5pm

www.emsr.co.uk

March 2017 2

WORLD BOOK DAY. Plenty of time to get organised! Your £1 book tokens will be valid from 27 February 26 March, so don’t forget to spend them. There are resource packs, games, videos and tips for dressing up at worldbookday.com

STARGAZING AT THE REDOUBT. Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade. 6-8pm. A family-friendly tour of the night’s sky with Eastbourne Astronomical Society. See the moon and planets through an astronomical telescope on the Redoubt’s gun platform. (Need clear skies.) Everyone welcome. FREE event. 01323 410300. eastbournemuseums.co.uk

EASTBOURNE HALF MARATHON. Princes Park from 10am. Charity event for runners of all abilities, with bands & entertainment along the route. Adults, under 17s and under 12s races. Register by noon 3 March. Download entry form from eastbournehalf.co.uk

JURASSIC ADVENTURES. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Road. 1pm & 4.30pm. A family show from the team behind Disney on Ice. Set on a magical prehistoric island, the show follows the thrilling adventures of a team of explorers. Contains mild peril and HUGE dinosaurs! For ages 4+. Adult £16, child £13, family (2+2) £52. 01323 802020. royalhippodrome.com

EASTBOURNE

EDGE Inline Skate Hockey Club 4 FREE taster sessions

Brand new ‘state of the art’ professional hockey rink at My Skate World New beginners sessions: Sundays 10-11.30am Under 10s: Saturdays 9-10am Under 12-14s: Mondays 7-9pm Under 16-adults: Sundays 6-7.30pm Kit available to borrow FREE Just come along and have a go! https://eastbourneedge.clubbuzz.co.uk

18,19 FAMILY ACTIVITY WEEKEND. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 10am-5pm. Fun weekend with lots of interactive experiences. Adult £8.25, child (4-16) £6.25, family (of 4) £25.70. 01323 832731. the-observatory.org 19

MR BLOOM’S NURSERY - LIVE! Devonshire Park Theatre. 1pm & 4pm. Join TV’s Mr Bloom, the Veggies and all their gardening friends for an interactive show. Adult £15, child from £13. 01323 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk

REDOUBT FORTRESS. Royal Parade. 10am-5pm. The Redoubt is being transformed. Experience life in the Fortress during the Napoleonic Wars. Follow in the footsteps of a real Redoubt resident, to discover their role, the challenges they faced and their fate. Meet costumed interpreters and enjoy interactive activities. There’ll be uniforms and kit to try on and audiovisual effects recreating the sights and sounds of the time. Each visit will reveal a new story. Adult £4.50, child £2.50, family (up to 5) £12. 01323 410300. eastbournemuseums.co.uk

Mini manicures, nail art, photos, light refreshments, party bags (extra) and a Only £12 per child

C.A.T.S. Cultural Accommodation Travel Services Require Good, Caring

HOST FAMILIES Rates £90.65 p/student p/week (+ £1.25 p/student p/day for escorting). Pairs / triples.

Langney area Lots of activities to choose from

Cookery ~ Science ~ Pamper ~ Pottery From just £16 per child. We include birthday buffet, soft drinks and invitations as well as your child’s chosen fun activity.

Kitchen Chemistry ~ Pamper Parties Chocolate Making ~ Pottery Painting Celebration cakes made to order @thecookshelf thecookshelf

www.thecookshelf.co.uk/parties 01323 732280 info@thecookshelf.co.uk

March 2017

Kids’ Fun File goes to 12,500 families in Eastbourne & Hailsham. To find out how to sponsor an ad

(small ads are only £25) visit www.kidsfunfile.com or message me on Facebook

www.facebook.com/KidsFunFile

20Mar- LIVING ON THE EDGE: 8,000 Years by the Sea. 12Nov The Pavilion, next to the Redoubt. 10am-5pm. Discover stories about life along the Seven Sisters over the past 8,000 years. From Stone Age settlers and Roman farmers to Victorian coastguards guarding the shore. For some, this was their first glimpse of Britain. For others leaving this coast as soldiers, it would be their last memory of home. FREE ENTRY. Kids’ Offer: Complete the FREE exhibition trail for free entry to the Redoubt one child free with every full paying adult. 01323 410300. eastbournemuseums.co.uk 22

BIG FUTURES SHOW. Winter Garden, Compton Street. Employability & skills show open to schools from 9.30am-3.30pm and then parents and others until 6.30pm. A mix of education, training and employment exhibitors and interactive displays. Exhibitors include: Caffyns, Hastings Direct, NHS, Sussex Downs College, Ellis Building Contractors, East Sussex County Council, British Army, National Careers Service and The View Hotel. bigfuturesshow.org.uk

RED NOSE DAY. Fundraising packs, resources and everything you need at rednoseday.com

THE SOOTY SHOW. Devonshire Park Theatre. 11am & 2.30pm. Direct from CITV, Sooty, Sweep & Soo are back! Expect magic, music and mayhem and buckets of audience participation. Plus a chance to meet Richard & Sooty after the show. Adult £13, child £11. 01323 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk

BRITISH SUMMER TIME BEGINS. Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour after 1am on Sunday.

MOTHERS’ DAY. Mum’s turn for a bit of pampering at last!

CELEBRATE MOTHERS DAY. Knockhatch, A27, Hailsham. Mums go FREE when accompanied by a full paying child. Child £5.99. 01323 442051. knockhatch.com

SKATE W RLD Eastbourne’s No 1 skating venue

School Holiday Skating

Tuesdays-Thursdays 12 noon-5pm, Fridays 12-4pm £4

After School Skating

Tuesdays-Thursdays 3.30-6pm £3 Practice your skills, make friends. Parents welcome. Tea, coffee & snacks available.

il Fam

Fridays 5-10pm Sundays 2-6pm

Fun Skate Saturdays 1-6pm Available for private parties. Find us, like us & share us on 16a Unit 5 Maple Rd Eastbourne BN23 6NY

www.myskateworld.co.uk

19-24 & 27-31 March 21-25 May & 28 May-1 June

Hampden Park area 19-23 & 27-31 March 2-7 April & 13-17 May 28 May-2 June

Langney Point area 10-15 April & 8-12 May 19-23 & 25-29 June

Roselands / Town Centre 10-15 April & 7-11 May 18-23 & 25-29 June Also escorted French students various dates. For more details ring or email

01323 727235 jill@cats-gb.com

CONFIDENT READING READING - WRITING - SPELLING One to one private tuition with fully qualified teacher. Full assessment given. All ages welcome. Old Town area & beyond.

01323 645416 www.lindahardman.co.uk

EASTBOURNE TOWN YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB (formerly Old Town Youth FC)

CALLING ALL FUTURE

Call Teresa on 01323 700777 to find out how your next school report can be improved Visit for further information

April 2017 - Easter Holidays 1-16

3&4

3-5

DIG OUT YOUR BIKES! Tune up or full service from just £19 Call: 01323 701234 to book your FREE collection & delivery

www.bshed.co.uk

DATES Easter 5-7 April Summer 14-18 Aug Autumn 25-27 Oct

EASTER FUN AT THE REDOUBT. Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade. 10am-5pm. Make Spring crafts and follow the Easter trail to find the Redoubt Rabbit. Adult £4.50, child £3.50. eastbournemuseums.co.uk EASTER FOREST SCHOOL. Herstmonceux Castle. 10am-3pm. Campfire building & cooking, shelter building, foraging, nature games, knot tying, rope swings and balance ropes. Ages 6+, £25 per day. To book email Helen or Penny on hcfs@mail.com herstmonceuxcastleforestschool.com WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT. Devonshire Park Theatre. 11am & 2pm. Direct from the West End. “We’re going to see a bear hunt. What a beautiful play. We’re not scared!”. Interactive show with catchy songs and a few surprises. All seats £12. 01323 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk

4,5,6, SPACE SCIENCE HALF DAY WORKSHOPS. 11,12 Observatory Science Centre Herstmonceux. Tues 4th: ‘Be An Astronaut’. For ages 6-8. Carry out tasks like an astronaut living in space. Wed 5th: ‘Man in the Moon’. For ages 6-8. Learn all about the moon and make moon models. Thurs 6th: ‘Mysterious Moon’. For ages 9-11. Twilight workshop. Learn about the moon, build a moon lander and look at Jupiter through the giant telescopes (weather permitting). Tues 11th: ‘Rocketry’. For ages 6-8. Learn about rockets and build and launch a water rocket. Wed 12th: ‘Space Junk Creative’. For ages 6-8. Construct your own Space World using junk, paint and your imagination. £11.25 per session (for workshop only). Booking essential. 01323 832731. the-observatory.org 5-7

SUSSEX ROCKS. Music workshops and activities to challenge and inspire. Mini Rockers ages 6-10, Teen Rockers 11+. No formal training required. 01323 487780. sussexrocks.org.uk

8Apr- ARLINGTON BLUEBELL WALK. Bates Green Farm, 14May Tye Hill Rd, Arlington. Daily 10am-5pm. Walk through the bluebell wood and meet the farm animals. Children’s quizzes, picnic area and lovely refreshments. Adult £6, child £2.50, family £15. bluebellwalk.co.uk

WINNERS! Come and join the most successful youth football club in Eastbourne! Under 6s - Under16s,

Tel: Nick Stubbs 07708 337211 www.etyfc.org.uk

View a digital copy of at

www.kidsfunfile.com Just click on the magazine image.

For event updates: KidsFunFile

April 2017 - Easter Holidays 11

WILD WOODIES HOLIDAY CLUB. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10am-3pm. Light a fire to make your own hot drink, build a den and use tools to make things out of natural materials. Explore the woods to discover which animals live there. Ages 6-11. £21. 01273 497561. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

SPRING SPECTACULAR Family Drop-In. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-3pm. Get outdoors and inspired by nature, plus arts & crafts activities in the Barn. Families with kids aged 5-11. Donation £3. 01273 497561. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

12,13 THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA. De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. Direct from a smash hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger in a family show packed with magic, sing-along songs and clumsy chaos. Age 3+. £12.50. 01424 229111 dlwp.com 12,13 THE LITTLE MERMAID. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Road. 2pm & 5.30pm. Wicked Productions comedy musical of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale. Panto-style entertainment for all the family. Adult £15.50, child £13.50, family (2+2) £45. 01323 802020. royalhippodrome.com 14

GOOD FRIDAY WORKSHOP. St Mary’s Church, Old Town, Eastbourne. 9-11am. FREE Easter crafts workshop ending with short family service, parents welcome. Ages 3-11, under 7s must be accompanied. 01323 645225.

14,15 EASTER EGG HUNT & BUNNY TRAIL. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Rd. Egg hunt in the straw & Bunny Trail. £4.50 per child. sharnfoldfarm.co.uk

Excellent pre-school education since 1989

A small, secure, nurturing nursery with a homely atmosphere. Highly qualified & experienced staff. Monday-Friday 9.15am-12.15pm For details call

www.jennywrennursery.co.uk

April 2017 15

FAMILY LIGHT PARTY Towner, College Road. 3-6pm. DJs, VJs and glow sticks - make, create, illuminate! FREE. No need to book. townereastbourne.org.uk

EASTER EGGSPRESS. Eastbourne Miniature Railway Park, Lottbridge Drove. 10am-5pm. Miniature train rides and FREE Easter egg for children. Adult £5.25, child £4.75, under 3s FREE, family (of 4) £18.50. emsr.co.uk

29,30 MAGNIFICENT MOTORS. Western Lawns. 11am 5pm. Motoring spectacular. Vintage & classic cars, motorbikes, buses, commercial & military vehicles ranging across a century of motoring. Seafront market, funfair and live music stage. FREE event. magnificentmotors.co.uk

May 2017 13

EUROVISION BIG SCREEN PARTY. The Bandstand. 6.30-11pm. Eurovision Song Contest Party, with contest showing on two giant screens. Entertainment from ABBA Girls. Dressing up positively encouraged! Early bird: adult £10, child £7. On the door: adult £15, child £10.50. 01323 410611. eastbournebandstand.co.uk

13,14 EASTBOURNE SPORTS FESTIVAL. Local sports venues. Try new sports from streetdance to fencing to zumba for only £1 a go. Fun-filled weekend of sport and fundraising. Taster sessions for all ages and abilities. Look out for the activity programme and timetables at your local Sports Centre. 01323 415409. sporteastbourne.com/sports-festival.aspx