KIDS’ FUN FILE February - May 2018
Eastbourne area February Half Term 2018 10, 11 BRIGHTON SCIENCE FESTIVAL: Bright Sparks Days. Hove Park School, Nevill Rd, Hove BN3 7BN. 10am-5pm. Hands-on activities. Find ultrasound objects made of thin air and enjoy a Wizard Science show. Build a brain, train a snail, learn about colourful chemistry, make marvellous medicine or Minecraft ‘mods’. Experience augmented reality come face-to-face with dinosaurs or take a trip inside the human body. Different activities each day (Sunday has more natural sciences). Ages 7-14. £6 per day, family (2+2) £21, under 7s FREE. Advance booking advised: brightonscience.com
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Action-packed - whatever the weather: Leap into Froggies Indoor Soft Play Area and help the chickens defend their house against the foxes in the Cannon Arena. Pan for gems in the Mining Area and ride the Runaway Train Simulator. Bounce around on the Jumping Pillows or clamber through the Chestnut Wood Adventure Playground. Stroll around the Farm and Feed the Animals. Watch one of the Displays and take a ride on the Quadapillar. These are just some of the attractions, there’s plenty to do for all ages. Voucher valid until end of May 2018. Standard individual prices only. Not valid with a family ticket or any other offer. For park day tickets only and cannot be used for ice skating or any other extra activity.
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.
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Singing Lessons in central Eastbourne studio with experienced DBS checked teacher. ABRSM / Rockschool / GCSE / A Level exam prep / in-lesson recording / performance & technique. www.fionawallace.com fjgwallace@icloud.com 07949 886177
ANIMAZING ANIMATION WORKSHOP. DC3, 1-5 Seaside. 1-4pm. Develop a story, construct a cardboard village, then create a film for YouTube using stop-motion animation. The finished set will form part of a major new Animazing exhibition. Ages 8-16. £12. 07973 401881. animazingtv.co.uk
10, 11 DIGITAL WEEKENDER. Devonshire Collective venues, Seaside Rd & Seaside. Two days of digital art & culture for all ages, incl. games, film, workshop, music and fun stuff for kids & families. devonshirecollective.co.uk 12-16 BIKEABILITY COURSES. Eastbourne Sports Park. For ages 4-10. Book in advance. 01273 482490. cycletraining@eastsussex.gov.uk
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Want to … Learn to bowl like a pro? Compete in tournaments? Belong to a great club & have fun? Join Eastbourne Youth Bowling Club! Qualified & CRB checked coaches
Sundays 5–8pm Tenpin, Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, BN22 9PW Call Ian: 07866 431717
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Freedom Therapy Does your child have difficulties with anxiety, stress, expressing their emotions? Help is at hand. Qualified, experienced psychotherapist, BACP registered, Fdsc, Bsc Hons Call Maria on 07890 011428
Football and Rugby sessions for children 18 months - 7 years
FREE trial class Call Bev 01323 749640 or email blevett@littlekickers.co.uk
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PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY & CRAFT STUDIO 10am-5pm daily (4pm Sundays)
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BABY HAND & FOOTPRINT CASTINGS, WORKSHOPS, LOTS OF SEASONAL OFFERS The Masterpiece Studio, Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate, Whitesmith BN8 6JA (A22 Golden Cross) 01825 872225
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February Half Term 2018 12-16 S3 STUDIOS HOLIDAY CAMPS. 64 Hammonds Drive. Beginner street dance classes, freestyle fun in the gym room, games, obstacle course, karate, kick boxing, Wii tournaments, mini putting, bouncy castle, soft archery & Nerf gun wars! Aged 4-7 & 8‐15. £30 p/d. Book 01323 332183. s3studios.co.uk
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12-16 ART HOUSE HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS. 34 Grove Road. Slime-making, foam clay, pottery painting and Build-a-Bear sessions. £12-15 (depending on workshop). Book: 01323 728691. thearthouse.info 12-18 BRIGHTON SCIENCE FESTIVAL. Individual events. Interactive workshops & shows in various venues. Monstrous fun in Frankenstein’s 200th anniversary year. Create the spark of life; evolve monsters; take part in Frankenstein’s theatrical challenge; or dissect a real heart, just like Dr Frankenstein. Plus science shows, Maker Labs, Lego robotics, rocket factory, fossils, Coder Academy, slime and more! Advance book: brightonscience.com/event 13-16 SCIENCE WORKSHOPS & DARK SKIES FESTIVAL. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Tue & Wed: Fun with Chemistry. 10.30am-1pm. Fun experiments for kids aged 6-8. Session: £12.50. Thu: Discover Chemistry. 10.30am-1pm. Experiments for 9-11s. £12.50. Booking advised. Fri: Family Dark Skies Day. Centre open 10am-8pm. 01323 832731. the-observatory.org 14-17 CINDERELLA Kids. Royal Hippodrome Theatre. A magical experience featuring songs from the classic Disney film. Adult £12, child £9, family £39. 01323 802020. royalhippodrome.com 15
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“A GRAND DAY OUT”. Towner, College Rd. 11am. Child-friendly film screening in the Towner’s brand new Auditorium. £2. townereastbourne.org.uk BRIGHTON SCIENCE FESTIVAL. White Heat (Ages 11+). Sallis Benney Theatre, 58 Grand Parade, Brighton, BN2 0JY. 10.30am-5pm. Games, talks, workshops and brain blasting, out-of-body illusions. The “Being SomeBody” exhibition is the centrepiece of this special day for young people. Find out why Swearing Is Good For You, and check out your prejudices with What’s Your Bias. Find out what it’s like ‘to be SomeBody’, with science, crafts and games. Adult £7, child £5 for the day. Book online brightonscience.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.
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March 2018 Fund spa ed for elices g 2, 3 ible year & 4 olds
Are qualified early years professionals working from their own homes and are registered and inspected by Ofsted. Offer a home-from-home caring, family environment for children from 0-12, allowing siblings to be together. Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Are flexible and available for after school and holidays. eastbournechildminders@live.co.uk 07934 Eastbourne Professional Childminders 499 602
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WORLD BOOK DAY. Your £1 book tokens will be valid only until 25 March, so don’t forget to spend them! worldbookday.com
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EASTBOURNE HALF MARATHON. Princes Park from 9.50am. Charity event for runners of all abilities. Adults (13 miles), under 17s (2km) & under 12s (1km). Register online via eastbournehalf.co.uk
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RED RIDING HOOD & THE WOLF. Devonshire Park Theatre. 2.00 & 4.30pm. What if the Big Bad Wolf wasn’t really big or bad? What if they got it all wrong? Find out what really happened... Ages 7+. Adult £13, child £11. 01323 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk
17, 18 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
REDOUBT FORTRESS RE-OPENS. Royal Parade. 10am-5pm. Follow the stories of those who lived in the Fortress over its 200 year history and enjoy interactive activities. Uniforms to try on and audio-visual effects recreating the sights and sounds of the time. Adult £4.50, kids go FREE! 01323 410300. eastbournemuseums.co.uk
19Mar EASTBOURNE REMEMBERS: Discovering Lost -4Nov Pieces of Time. The Pavilion, next to the Redoubt. 10am-5pm. Discover stories of Saxon treasure, heirlooms and precious objects. Plus tales from 2000 years of Eastbourne’s history. FREE ENTRY. 01323 410300. eastbournemuseums.co.uk 24
STARGAZING AT THE REDOUBT. Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade. 7-9pm. View the moon and planets through an astronomical telescope. (Need clear skies.) Family-friendly, all welcome. FREE event. 01323 410300. eastbournemuseums.co.uk
27-31 GREAT EXPECTATIONS. Devonshire Park Theatre. Evenings 7.45pm and Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Starring Nichola McAuliffe, a powerful retelling of Dickens’ masterpiece with some of his most memorable characters. Adult from £16, child £9. 01323 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk
Enrich your lives this Summer - enjoy a family camping trip to Fairfields Farm near Eastbourne
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Get close to nature - set on a working farm. Meet the farm pets. Free fishing. Low cost holiday. Good clean facilities. Wealth of local attractions. Beach: 2 miles, station: 2 mins. Be spontaneous and take advantage of good weather. Eastbourne Road, Westham, Pevensey, East Sussex BN24 5NG. Tel: 01323 763165 www.fairfieldsfarm.com
EASTBOURNE TOWN YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB (formerly Old Town Youth FC)
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WINNERS! Come and join the most successful youth football club in Eastbourne! Under 6s - Under16s,
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30, 31 MISCHIEVOUS MOLES EGG HUNT. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Rd. Egg hunt with activity sheet and trail, plus a trailer ride round the farm. £5 per child, adults FREE. sharnfoldfarm.co.uk 31Mar EASTER CRAFTS AND TRAIL. Redoubt Fortress, -15Apr Royal Parade. 10am-5pm. Find all the eggs the Easter Bunny has hidden and create spectacular spring crafts. Adult £4.50, kids go FREE! eastbournemuseums.co.uk
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EASTER EGGSPRESS. Eastbourne Miniature Railway Park, Lottbridge Drove. 10am-5pm. FREE Easter egg for children. Adult £5.50, child £5, under 3s FREE, family (of 4) £19. 01323 520229. emsr.co.uk
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EASTER BUNNY HUNT. Herstmonceux Castle. 10am-2pm. Admission: adult £6, child (4-16) £3, under 4s FREE. 01323 834479. herstmonceux-castle.com
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND: Easter Panto. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. Mon 5.30pm; Tues 2pm & 5.30pm. All your favourite characters plus a mix of familiar and original songs. A laugh-aminute show. Adult £15.50, child £13.50, family (2+2) £48. 01323 802020. royalhippodrome.com
Tel: Simon Parks 07795 294443 www.etyfc.org.uk
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.
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 events, fun / activity days or blocks of sessions. active.play@freedom-leisure.co.uk Contact Alli 07717 776 788
EASTBOURNE MINIATURE RAILWAY ADVENTURE PARK Easter Sunday 1 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
SKATE Open daily from Saturday 24 March 10am-5pm
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BUZZ ACTIVE HOLIDAY COURSES. Sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and multi-activity courses at Princes Park lake and Cuckmere Haven. Find out more and book at buzzactive.org.uk/holiday-club-courses/
7Apr- ARLINGTON BLUEBELL WALK. Bates Green Farm, 13May Arlington. 10am-5pm daily. Walk through the bluebell wood, see the cows being milked and meet the baby farm animals. Children’s quiz, picnic area and lovely refreshments. Adult £6, child £2.50, family £15. 01323 485151. bluebellwalk.co.uk 10-14 THE BEST OF DERREN BROWN. Devonshire Park Theatre. Evenings 7.45pm & Sat matinee 2.30pm. A jaw-dropping experience of magical genius and epic showmanship not to be missed. Ages 12+. Tickets from £23. eastbournetheatres.co.uk
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4,5,10, KIDS’ SPACE EXPLORATION WORKSHOPS. 11,12 Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Half-day workshops for ages 6-8 are from 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm and include: Wed 4th: Astronaut Academy Tue 10th: Explore the Moon Wed 11th: Subject to be confirmed Thu 12th: High Fliers £12.50 per session (for workshop only). Twilight workshop for ages 9-11 is from 2-8pm on Thurs 5th: Earth & Beyond. £25 (workshop only). Booking essential for all workshops. 01323 832731. the-observatory.org
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12-13 GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Road. Thurs 4pm; Fri 11am & 1.30pm. Join Little & Big Nutbrown Hare for this family favourite, which is brought to life through puppets, live music and interactive play. For children 3 years and up. Adult £13, child £9, family (2+2) £38. 01323 802020 royalhippodrome.com 14
BRAINIAC LIVE! Royal Hippodrome, Seaside Road. 2pm. Exploding dustbins, combusting microwaves and loads of live daredevil stunts. Watch from the safety of your seat as the Brainiacs delve fearlessly into the mysteries of science and do all of those things on stage that you’re too scared to do at home! Adult £16, child £14, family (2+2) £48. 01323 802020. royalhippodrome.com
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BOYZLIFE. (One for mum!) Royal Hippodrome, Seaside Road. 8pm. Brian McFadden of Westlife and Keith Duffy of Boyzone will come together to perform a whole host of their biggest chart hits. Tickets from £25. Includes meet and greet before the show, photo opportunity and drink on arrival. 01323 802020. royalhippodrome.com
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BIG FUTURES SHOW. Eastbourne Sports Park. Employability and skills event aimed at students (aged 14+) as well as parents and anyone looking for work or training. Open from 9.30am-4.30pm with 90+ exhibitors, all visitors will experience an interactive and inspiring show to help guide them toward their BIG future. bigfuturesshow.org.uk
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SOUNDS OF THE ‘80s. Eastbourne Bandstand. 8pm. Party anthems, classic pop & power ballads. Hits from Wham, The Jam, Bon Jovi, Madness, A-ha, and other ‘80s pop legends. In advance: adult £7.95, child £5.95. Full Price: adult: £9.50, child: £7.50. eastbournebandstand.co.uk
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Eastbourne Otters Swim School Due to continued expansion we have spaces for children and adults of all levels, evenings and weekends. From age 4 upwards. From Beginners to County level technique Adult learners and lengths sessions Special needs Beginners and Early Lengths classes Small classes with lovely, friendly, well-experienced teachers Sponsored swims, Christmas Parties, Time Trials.
Please contact Heather Curry on 07762 758876, or email heatherlinkview@hotmail.co.uk or have a look at our website www.eastbourneotters.org. May 2018 5, 6
MAGNIFICENT MOTORS. Western Lawns & Wish Tower slopes. 11am-5pm. One of the biggest free motoring spectaculars on the South Coast. Over 600 vintage & classic cars, motorbikes and buses ranging across a century of motoring. Festival starts each morning at 10am with a vehicle cavalcade from Fort Fun to the Western Lawns. Plus, seafront market, live music stage and fairground rides. FREE event. magnificentmotors.co.uk
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KINGS OF LEON TRIBUTE SHOW. Eastbourne Bandstand. 8pm. The number one UK tribute band will be delivering an awesome set including 'Use Somebody', 'Closer', 'Revelry' and 'Bucket'. Advance tickets: adult: £7.95, child: £5.95. Full Price: adult: £9.50, child: £7.50. eastbournebandstand.co.uk
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