kids fun file spring 2012
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Magazine of kids' activities in and around the Eastbourne, East Sussex areaTRANSCRIPT
FEBRUARY 2012 (Half Term Week)
11,12 BRIGHTON SCIENCE FAMILY FUN WEEKEND. Hove ParkUpper School, Nevill Rd, Hove. 10am-5pm. Hands-on science.11th: BRIGHT SPARKS. Engineering Olympics, explore yourdigestive system, spaceball gyroscope ride, photography tricks..12th: WHITE HEAT. Draw a Mini-Me, How TV works, Food asammunition.. Ages 7+. Per day: Adult £6, child (7-14) £4,family £18, under 7s FREE. Book early at brightonscience.com
13,14 STREET DANCE CAMPS. Cavendish Gym, Eldon Rd, E/bourne.13th: Mini Boot Camp (ages 5-7) 10.15am-12noon. £20pp.13th & 14th: Boot Camp (ages 8-adult) 12-5pm. One day£40, two days £60. 07983 339 424 streetstyles4all.co.uk
13-17 KIDS’ WEEK. Hillier Garden Ctre, Hailsham Rd, Stone Cross.10am-4pm. FREE kids’ entertainment, magic shows and facepainting. Pottery painting (extra charge). (01323) 763240.
Fun, FREE and Local ! Spring 2012
© Wendy and Paul Potton 1995. Tel: (01323) 731181
KIDS’ FUN FILEDiary of local events for children
Easter Football & Gym CampsMonday 2nd - Thursday 5th April 2012
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FEBRUARY 2012 (Half Term Week)
13-17 SPRING AT SPRING BARN. Spring Barn Farm, Kingston Rd,Lewes. Meet the animals, storytelling and farm trail.Adult £6.50, child £5.50. www.springbarnfarm.com
13-18 FREE TENNIS CAMP. Tennis in the Park, Gildredge Park, E/b.Book: www.playminitennis.com or 07837 890429.
14,15, SCIENCE FUN. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux.& 16 14th: Valentine Workout. ½ day: 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm.
Get your heart pumping, make a stethoscope. Age 6+. £9.50.15th: Stars & Planets. ½ day: 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm.Decorate stars & planets to take home. Age 6+. £9.50.16th: Curious about Chemistry? Ages 6-9: 10.30am-1pm.9+: 2-4.30pm. £9.50 each. Book (01323) 832731.
14&16 CUPCAKE CLUB. Really Scrumptious Cake Co, EnterpriseCentre, Eastbourne. Bake, ice and decorate cupcakes to takehome. £5.95 per session. (01323) 722432.
Open every day 10am-5pmuntil April, then 10am-6pm.
Telescope tours, science shows,water play areas.
February 201213: Zany Zone
14, 15, 16: ½ Day Workshops14: ‘Valentine’s Workout’,15: ‘Arty Stars & Planets’,
16: ‘Curious About Chemistry’18: Family Special Open Evening
One child FREE per full paying adultMarch 2012
10 & 11: Science FestivalWeekend
Family fun activity weekend forNational Science & Engineering Week
17: Family Special Open EveningOne child FREE per full paying adult
April 20122: Zany Zone
3 & 10: ½ Day Workshops‘Moon’ & ‘Rocketry’
4: Special Twilight Workshop‘Mysterious Moon’
6-9: Easter Science Trail11: Full Day Workshop
‘Rocketry’
90 + hands on exhibits!
The ObservatoryScience Centre
See our website for full details:www.the-observatory.org
Tel: 01323 832731Observatory Science Centre,
Herstmonceux BN27 1RN
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10amin holidays. Bake, ice & decorate
cupcakes to take home. £5.95 p.p.
Cupcake Birthday PartiesBake & decorate 4 cupcakes, plusparty food & party bag. £14pp.
Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne.
01323 722432
Cupcake Club
m: 07896 [email protected]
facebook: Jazzy Jo’s Songtime
Jazzy Jo’s Song TimeSinging & Movement
for preschoolersClasses Tues, Weds, Thurs 10-11am
Old Town, Seaside & Langney£2.50 per child, pay-as-you-go
Thur 16 Feb: Beginners Tap Dance £5Fri 17 Feb: Kids Drama Workshop £5
Sat 25 Feb: Farmers Market 10am Sat 31 Mar: Spring Food & Craft MarketSat 21 Apr: Beginners Self-Defence £5
www.communitywise.org.ukOcklynge Rd, Eastbourne 722924
FEBRUARY 2012 (Half Term Week)
17 MAKE A LAKE WORKSHOP. Towner, College Rd, Eastbourne.Ages 5-7, 10.30am-12.30pm; ages 8-11, 2-4pm.Build a 3D environment. £4 per child. (01323) 434670.
18 CHEWY GUMMY PHYSICS FUNFAIR. Part of Brighton ScienceFestival. Blind Tiger, 52 Grand Parade, Brighton. Take yourtongue on a taste-tripping adventure! Top chefs demonstratenatural reactions. All ages. Adult £2, child £1, then pay asyou play, fairground-style. Must book www.brightonscience.com
19 FREE FAMILY DROP-IN. Towner, College Rd, Eastbourne.11am-3pm. Make cabins and canoes for a magical large-scaleenvironment. All ages. FREE. www.townereastbourne.org.uk
21 SHROVE TUESDAY. Flip those pancakes!
MARCH 2012
1 WORLD BOOK DAY. Redeem £1 tokens by 25 March. Lots ofgames & activities to enjoy at www.worldbookday.com
3Mar- LAMBING TIME. Seven Sisters Sheep Centre, East Dean.7May 10.30am-5pm daily. Bottle-feeding, tractor rides, cream teas.
Adult £5, child £4, family (2+2) £17. (01323) 423302.
07730 556590 or 639396
Rythmix Music WorkshopsFor ages 11-18 with moderate
learning disabilities. £3pp.Tues 14 Feb 2.30-4.30pm,Wed 15 Feb 2.30-4.30pm,
Thurs 16 Feb 10.30am-12.30pm.Create your own original music
and take home a recording.Families and Children
February Half Term WorkshopFri 17 Feb: Make A Lake
Ages 5-7 10.30am-12.30pmAges 8-11 2-4pm. £4 per child
Inspired by Igloo’s “Visitor”exhibition, build a 3D
environment starting witha small lake. The expandingenvironment will be captured
as an animation.Half Term Family Drop-in
Sun 19 Feb 11am-3pm. FREEInspired by the “Visitor”
Exhibition make cabins andcanoes to position in a magical
fluorescent, ultra violet lit,large scale environment.
Easter Holiday WorkshopFri 6 April: Your Dishy
Ages 5-7 10.30am-12.30pmAges 8-11 2-4pm. £4 per child
Inspired by Grayson Perry,explore your identity. Create yourportrait on a ceramic plate withdrawings and photo montage.
Easter Family Drop-inSun 15 April 11am-3pm. FREELearn to see with “new eyes”.
Use cameras, binoculars &magnifying glasses to explore thebuilding and to inspire your own
writing and images.To book online:
www.townereastbourne.org.ukt: 01323 434670
Towner, Devonshire Park
01323 647683
01323 [email protected]
01323 768614www.eastbourne.gov.uk/leisure/sport/council
townerfamily learning
10am-5pm (4pm Sun), closed TuesdaysUnit 3, Holmes Hill Estate
(A22), Whitesmith BN8 6JA
PAINT YOUR OWNPOTTERY &
DECOPATCH STUDIOwww.masterpiecestudio.co.uk
Designed, painted and sent withlove to the special people
in your world.Great new range of pottery anddecopatch accessories for 2012.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SPORTS SCHEME@ Hailsham Community College for children aged 5-12.
Come and play a variety of sports including:Football, Cricket, Street Dance, Multi-Sport
and many others!For more information or a brochure contact:
Jo Templeman on 01323 841468 ext 331or [email protected]
www.hailshamcc.e-sussex.sch.uk
SportsPod
plus all the otherfarm favourites
tame enough to touch & feed.Daily bottle feeding sessions.
Tractor rides, cream teas,picnic area.
Open 10.30am-5pm every day.Adult £5, child £4, family £17.
East Dean (01323) 423302.Mobile farm for school visits.
Lambing 3 March - 7 May
PRIVATE TUITIONMiss Johnson B.A. Dip. Ed.Qualified and experienced
teacher offersEnglish & Maths
up to 11 plus.English up to GCSE.
Seven SistersSheep Centre
MARCH 2012
7-11 CINDERELLA ON ICE. Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. Evenings7.30pm; matinees Thurs, Sat & Sun 2.30pm. A truly magicalproduction with the internationally acclaimed Russian Ice Stars.Adult from £16.50, under 16s ½ price. (01323) 412000.
10,11 SCIENCE FESTIVAL WEEKEND. Observatory Science Centre,Herstmonceux. 10am-5pm. Fun family activities. Adult £7.80,child £5.85, family (2+2) £24.10. (01323) 832731.
14-17 ‘HORRIBLE HISTORIES’ - LIVE! Congress Theatre,Eastbourne. Two shows: Terrible Tudors & Vile Victorians,various times. History comes alive with actors and ground-breaking 3D effects. Adult £13.50, under 16s £10, family(2+2) £43. (01323) 412000.www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk
Cultural AccomodationTravel Services
Require Good, Caring
July rates£91
per student per weekFrench escorted students rates:£80.50 per student per week
(+ £1 per student per daythat they are escorted to / from
their meeting point.)13 - 16, 19 - 23 March
2 - 5, 17 - 20 April29 May - 1 June
German short stay studentsMarch, April, May & June.Most areas of Eastbourne.
Rates:£80.50 per student per weekFor more details ring or email
01323 [email protected]
C.A.T.S.
Get close to nature - set on a working farm.Meet the farm pets. Free fishing. Good clean facilities.
Only 2 miles from the beach, 2 minutes from the station.Low cost holiday. Wealth of local attractions.
Eastbourne Road, Westham, Pevensey, E.Sussex BN24 5NG.
Touring Caravan & Camping Park
2 Bowling orLaser Quest games+ kids meal bag£7.95* per child
* During school holidays,Mon-Fri 9.30am-6pm only
Subject to availability
The ideal party venuewith choice of activities,
kids’ meals, birthday cake,party bags, invitationsand so much more!
Prices from £9.95pp(minimum booking 6).
Simply present this voucher(no photocopies) and get2 games of Bowling orLaser Quest for up to
4 people for just £5pp.Not vaild during peak times
(Fri/Sat after 6pm).Offer expires 30.06.12.
Broadway BabesBaby & Toddler Group
Term time Wednesdays10-11.30am
Large room with toys,plus music, stories, themed activities
for Mothers’ Day, Easter etc.Healthy snack and drinks for carers.
The Broadway Church Hall,Lindfield Road, West Hampden Park.
Tel: 500686 for details or just turn up.
£1per child!
Sue Pellow, independentcelebrant, can design a ceremonyjust right for you and your family,
using your own special words.The child can be any age.
Sue Pellow t: 01323 505721e: [email protected]
Baby Naming Ceremony
Make your childA-Star
with our establishedTUITION CENTRE
Our qualified teachersspecialise in:
English and Maths tuitionfor 5-17 yr olds.
Early Reading, Spelling,Comprehension,
SATs Preparation.
Active Play
Musical theatre classesfor ages 5-14, £4.50 per class.
Call Jane on 01323 720039.
Act, Sing & Dancewith
SpotlightTheatre Club
Music qualifications availablewith the London College
of Music & Trinity Guildhall.
Fully qualified teacher(CRB checked).
Acoustic / Electric.For fun
or GCSE standard.
GUITAR LESSONS
Email: [email protected]
All ages & abilities,beginners welcome.
Free trial.For more info call
01323 733517
MOMAis a free support network
run by mothers of children in Meads.We regularly meet up with ourbabies, toddlers and children fora coffee, chat or an evening out.
Join the group onwww.facebook.com/groups/MOMAEContact Tracy: [email protected]
or tel 07868 017020
Book Now:01323 411717
astareducationcentres.co.ukThe Bourne Hall, Bourne Street,
Eastbourne, BN21 3EP.Easy walking from Town Centre.
Free Street Parking.
Now booking2012 GCSE REVISION!
HALF TERMFUNSCHOOL
for Key Stages 1 & 2!
Play & sports equipment, arts, crafts,mobile dance mats & skate ramps,Nintendo Wii and facepainting can
be hired to come to your venue. We supply trained staff & activities
for private parties, fun / activity days,events or blocks of sessions.
Contact Tasha on 07717 776788
Active Play is supported byFreedom Leisure across Sussex.
Swim with Mr Peter’s Swimming School
The ultimate, fast track swim experience for children in EastbourneRun by Peter Voros (MPhil) - Hungarian Swimming Coach
07869 323107 [email protected] www.mr-peters.com
MARCH 2012
18 MOTHERS’ DAY TREAT. Spring Barn Farm Park, Kingston Rd,Lewes. 9am-5pm. Special offer - see website for details.Mothers’ Day menu in the restaurant. Adult £6.50, child£5.50. (01273) 488450. www.springbarnfarm.com
18 MOTHERS’ DAY. Knockhatch, A22 Hailsham. 10am-5.30pm.Mothers enjoy FREE entry with a paying child. Adult £7.99,child £8.99. (01323) 442051. www.knockhatch.com
18 MOTHERS’ DAY SPECIALS. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Rd,Stone Cross. 9.30am-5pm. Special lunch or afternoon tea inthe cafe. (01323) 768490. www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk
30Mar- BRIGHTON FOOD FESTIVAL. Featuring Live Food Show and9Apr Children’s Food Festival. Various locations. FREE entry.
www.brightonfoodfestival.com for full details.
APRIL 2012
2-13 SWIM SCHOOL. Moira House School. Intensive swim courses,beginners to intermediate. £25pp per week (£35 for ‘lengths’classes). Book (01323) 636806. www.moirahouse.co.uk
2-14 EASTER AT SPRING BARN. Spring Barn Farm Park, Kingston Rd,Lewes. 9am-5pm. Meet the chicks and lambs. Bunny trail. Easter EggChallenge (6-9th). Admission: Adult £7.50,child £6.50. (01273) 488450. www.springbarnfarm.com
2-20 MOHO EASTER DISCOVERY CAMPS. Moira House School,Eastbourne. 9am-4pm. Exciting activities plus day trips each week.£25 per day, Mon-Fri £110. (01323) 636800.www.moirahouse.co.uk
3,4 SCIENCE FUN. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Tues 3rd: Man in the Moon ½ day workshops, 10.30am-1pm
or 2-4.30pm, ages 6+, £9.50 pp. Wed 4th: Moon TwilightWorkshop, 2-8pm, ages 9+, £19.95pp.Book (01323) 832731. www.the-observatory.org.
Introductory pricesfor new customers
Call nail technician Val on07795 457849
For details call Val on07795 457849
Enquiries welcome:
Mrs Elena CornesBA (Hons)
(01323) 768755.
CHILDREN’SPIANO
TEACHINGSPECIALIST
Follow us on Twitter or check outwww.ravebugs.com
01323 739630 / 07850 [email protected]
Drum lessons All ages & abilities welcome
½ hour trial lessons available Learn jazz, rock, rudiments,
independence Friendly CRB checked tutor
Enjoyable play-along program All lessons 1:1
Chores & PawsHome & Pet Care Specialist
Household choresNew - catering in your own home
New - lawn cutting & weedingHome car valeting service
Pet feeding, dog walking, smallanimal boarding & housesitting
EFL coachingReasonable rates
Regular or occasional“Buy with confidence” approved01323 648179 / 07962 208847www.choresandpaws.piczo.com
Shellac Nail Polish14 Day Wear,Mirror Finish,
Zero Dry Time!
Open on fine days. Tel: 07772 891152
RIDE ‘N’ JOYQUADRICYCLE RENTALS
The Kiosk, Fisherman’s Green, EastbourneFAMILY
FRIENDLY OFFERBring along your copy ofKIDS FUN FILE to claim£2 OFF normal prices.
Deluxe Surrey carries 2 adults& 3 children. Limousine carries
up to 4 adults & 4 children.We also sell great value
hot & cold drinks,ice creams & Pick ‘n’ Mix.
APRIL 2012
3,5, SEVEN SISTERS HOLIDAY CLUBS. Seven Sisters Country10 Park, Exceat. 10.30am-2.30pm. 3rd: Friston Trail. Use a compass
and map to find the secret campsite. Cook treats over a campfire. 5th:Friston Camp. Learn shelter building, tool use & fire-lighting. 10th:Trails & Signs. Learn tracking and trailing skills, tool use and campfire cooking. £12 per child per day. Book (01273) 497561.www.sussexwt.org.uk
4 GRUFFALO PIE. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am -1pm.Walk with Mouse to meet the woodland animals, enjoy activities and aGruffalo Pie feast at the camp fire. Ages 5-7. Adult £6, child £7,family £13. Book (01273) 497561.
6 GOOD FRIDAY WORKSHOP. St Mary’s Church, High St, Old Town,Eastbourne. 9-11.30am. Easter crafts workshop with short familyservice at end (parents welcome). Ages 3-11, under 7s must beaccompanied. FREE. (01323) 645225.
6 ‘YOUR DISHY’ WORKSHOP. Towner, College Rd, Eastbourne. Ages5-7, 10.30am-12.30pm; ages 8-11, 2-4pm. Create your portrait ona ceramic plate. £4 per child.
Book (01323) 434670.
Try one of the fastest& most exciting team sports
Inline SkateHockey
Cavendish Sports CentreUnder 8s Saturdays 9-10.15am8-11s Saturdays 10.15-11.50am
11-15s Tuesdays 5-6.30pm12-17s Fridays 5-6.30pm
Kit available to borrow free.Just come along and have a go!
www.eastbourne-edge.co.uk
EASTBOURNE TOWNYOUTH F.C.
(formerly Old Town Youth FC)
CALLING ALLFUTURE WORLD CUP
WINNERS!Boys and girls required
for the2011 / 2012 SEASON.
Boys: Under 6s - Under18s,Girls: Under 9s - Under 14s.
Come and join themost successful
youth football clubin Eastbourne!
Tel: Tony Guarino(01323) 508684
For further details contact:Teacher Training Dept.,
St Giles Eastbourne,13 Silverdale Road,
Eastbourne. BN20 7AJ.
Tel: 01323 729167Fax: 01323 721332
TRAIN TOTEACH ENGLISH
Trinity Cert TESOL4-week intensive
Teacher TrainingCourses
5 – 30 March,8 May - 1 June,
3 – 28 September 2012Course fee: £985
St GilesEastbourne
Swimming lessonsfor toddlers & children (3+) on
Saturday mornings withASA qualified teachers
Sarah Knapman 01323 735944www.skseals.com
SK SealsSwim School
POLEGATEGLAZING LTD
Company No. 05097119Upvc Windows, Doors & Roofline
plus Care & Repair Service3 Hailsham Rd, Polegate BN26 6NJ01323 486264 / 07971 801297
HOSTFAMILIES
requiredwithin walking
distance of the school.From April to September,
for students of all agesfrom 14 upwards.
All nationalities. Good rates.Families holdingCRB Disclosures
particularly welcome.Please contact:
The Accommodation Officer,St Giles Eastbourne,13 Silverdale Road,
Eastbourne, BN20 7AJ.Tel: 01323 744067
Email: [email protected]
St GilesEastbourne
Veronika on 01424 845250
Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, SeafordTues 3 April, 10.30am-2.30pm: FRISTON TRAIL
Holiday Club: Use a compass and map to follow the trail toour secret woodland campsite. Cook treats over a campfire.
Ages 7-11. £12 per child.Wed 4 April, 10.30am-1pm: GRUFFALO PIE
Family Event: Meet the animals in the dark wood with Mouse.Hands-on activities and a Gruffalo Pie feast at the campfire.
Ages 5-7 (accompanied). Adult £6, child £7, family £13.Thurs 5 April, 10.30am-2.30pm: FRISTON CAMP
Holiday Club: Explore the woodland and learn basicwoodcraft skills incl. shelter building, fire lighting and tool use.
Ages 7-11. £12 per child.Tues 10 April, 10.30am-2.30pm: TRAILS & SIGNS
Holiday Club: Develop tracking and trailing skills.Cook on an open fire and use tools to make wooden objects.
Ages 7-11. £12 per child.Thurs 12 April, 10.30am-1pm: BEAR HUNT
Family Event: Bring teddy & a picnic. Meet the forest animals.Ages 4-7 (accompanied). Adult £6, child £7, family £13.
Sat 5 May, 4-7pm: EBB TIDE Family Event.Rockpooling, storytelling and creating beach art.
Ages 6+ (accompanied). Adult £6, child £7.Booking essential: (01273) 497561
www.sussexwt.org.uk
APRIL 2012
6,7 EASTER EGG HUNT. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross.9.30am-5pm. Egg hunt plus farm animals, play area, shop & cafe.(01323) 768490. www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk
6-9 EASTER EGG SCIENCE TRAIL. Observatory Science Centre,Herstmonceux. 10am-5pm. Trail FREE with admission: Adult £7.80,child £5.85, family (4) £24.10. (01323) 832731.
6Apr- ARLINGTON BLUEBELL WALK. Bates Green Farm, Tye Hill Rd,13May Arlington. 10am-5pm, closed Mon except Bank Holidays. River,
woodland and bluebell walks. See farm animals and cows being milked.Children’s Quiz & Paint Me a Bluebell Competition. Free parking,picnic area, refreshments, homemade cakes, light lunches. Adult £4,child £1.50, family £10. (01323) 485151. www.bluebellwalk.co.uk
7,8 OPENING WEEKEND & EASTER TRAIL. Eastbourne Redoubt, RoyalParade. 10am-5pm. Family activities Sat & Sun plus Easter Trail allweek with lucky dip prizes. FREE with admission. (01323) 410300.www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk
8 EASTER EGGSPRESS. Eastbourne Miniature Railway Park, LottbridgeDrove, Eastbourne. 10am-5pm. FREE Easter egg for children. Adult£4.85, child (3+) £4.35, under 3s FREE, family (of 4) £17.50.(01323) 520229. www.emsr.co.uk
EASTBOURNE MINIATURE RAILWAY ADVENTURE PARK
Easter SundayFREE Easter Egg for children!
(while stocks last)
• Miniature Steam or Diesel Train Rides • Lineside Nature Walk• Model Railways • Cafe
• Thomas Shop • Picnic Areas• Children’s Adventure Playground •
www.emsr.co.ukLottbridge Drove(01323) 520229
Open dailyfrom 31 MARCH
10am-5pm
Children’sParties
& Beauty
Chocolate Fountain!
CONFIDENT READINGREADING - WRITING - SPELLINGOne to one private tuitionwith fully qualified teacher.Full assessment given.All ages welcome.Ocklynge School Area.Tel: Linda on 01323 645416
www.lindahardman.co.uk
Open daily 6 April - 13 May10am-5pm, closed Mondays
(except Bank Holidays)
Tel: (01323) 485151www.bluebellwalk.co.uk
APRIL 2012
8,9 EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA. Knockhatch, A22 Hailsham. 10am-4pm. Easter egg hunts and fun. Adult £7.99, child £8.99, (or use2-4-1 voucher below). Family (2+2) £31.50. (01323) 442051.www.knockhatch.com
10,11 SCIENCE FUN. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Tues 10th:Rocketry ½ day workshops. 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. Ages 6+.£9.50 pp. Wed 11th: Rocketry full day workshop. 10.30am-4pm.Ages 9+, £19.95pp.
Book (01323) 832731.
12 BEAR HUNT. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-1pm.Bring teddy and a picnic and meet the woodland animals. Ages 4-7.Adult £6, child £7. Book (01273) 497561.
15 FREE EASTER FAMILY DROP-IN. Towner, Eastbourne. 11am -3pm.Learn to see with new eyes. Explore the building with cameras &binoculars etc to inspire your own creations. FREE.
19, 20 May 2012Western Lawns
Cycling & Sports Activities incl...Skills Challenges, Closed Road Racing,
Sportive Event, Duathlon,Family Mountain Bike Ride,
5k Fun Run, Exhibitors.www.eastbournecyclingfestival.co.uk
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A complete home care servicefor Eastbourne & surrounding areas
for adults of all ages (over 18).Assistance with:
personal care, washing, dressing,meals, medicines, feeding.Domestic duties & laundry,
hospital appointments,shopping trips, social activities.
Sleep-in-service, help on holiday,companionship, dog walking, handyman.Member of staff on call at all times
for existing clients.
All staff have been checked withthe Criminal Records Bureau.
Care Remedies is registered with theCare Quality Commission.
If you would like a home visit todiscuss a personal care package call:
Kelly or Mary on01323 301152
Historical re-enactors,talks and tours,
family art & craft activities
Sat 21 & Sun 22 AprilGreat WarWeekend
(Combined event & museum ticket)
FREEGallery based
family activities10am-5pm
Throughout theEaster Holidays
Stage fighting workshop(day).
Performance ofselected scenes
(evening)See website for details
EASTBOURNEREDOUBT
FORTRESS &MUSEUM
Daily 10am-5pmClosed Mondays
except Bank Holidays
Royal Parade, Eastbourne½ a mile east of the pier
www.eastbournemuseums.co.ukTel: 01323
410300
Friday 12 May
Sat 7 & Sun 8 AprilOpening Weekend
Easter TrailWith lucky dip prizefor all participants.
FREE with admission
After Dark at the RedoubtTorchlight tours of the
museum. Family stargazing.FREE with admission
Sat 28 AprilShakespeare’s
‘Henry IV’ parts I & II
EastbourneRovers Athletic ClubTrack & Field Athletics
Come and try different eventsTuesday & Thursday evenings
Call Sue for more details( 01323) 505100
FREEevent!
Visit Knockhatch Adventure Parkfor lots of fun things to do for the whole family,
including a Children's Farm,massive Indoor Soft Centre,
large Adventure Playground and more ...So there's fun to be had
no matter what the weather!During the Winter months some of the activities may
be closed. Please check our website for detailsOff the A22 west of Hailsham.
( 01323) 442051 www.knockhatch.com
All yearround
family fun!
2-4-1the cheapest ticket
goes FREE!
Valid until 31 Aug2012, not validwith any otheroffer or with afamily ticket.
APRIL 2012
21,22 GREAT WAR WEEKEND. Eastbourne Redoubt, Royal Parade. 10am-5pm. Historical re-enactors, talks and tours, arts & crafts activities.www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk for more info.
28 “HENRY IV” Parts I & II. Eastbourne Redoubt, Royal Parade.10am-5pm. Day: Stage fighting workshop. Evening: performance ofsome scenes. www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk
MAY 2012
5,6 MAGNIFICENT MOTORS. Princes Park & Eastern Seafront,Eastbourne. 10am-4pm. Huge motor vehicle spectacular. Vintagevehicles, cavalcade, funfair, stalls & entertainment. FREE event.
12,13 EASTBOURNE SPORTS FESTIVAL. Eastbourne Sports Centres &Sports Park. 9.30-5pm. Try all kinds of exciting new sports for allthe family from athletics to inline skate hockey. Almost FREE! Only asmall donation to NSPCC. (01323) 509859.
19,20 EASTBOURNE CYCLING FESTIVAL. Western Lawns. 10am-5pm.Family celebration of cycling. Closed road cycle races, skillschallenges, cycle speedway demo, time trials, bike doctor,family mountain bike & town rides, trade stands. FREE event.Lots more information at www.eastbournecyclingfestival.co.uk
EastbourneChildren’s Centres
Have you gotchildren under 5?
EastbourneChildren’s Centres
offer a range of activities,services, advice and
support for parents-to-beand familieswith children
under five years oldliving in Eastbourne.
Services we offer include:Fun Days, Play Drop-ins,
Dads’ Group,Family Outreach Service,
breastfeeding support,dietary advice,
support during pregnancyand a range of coursesincluding developingchildren’s language,
healthy living andemployability skills ... and lots more ...Contact your local
Children’s Centre on:
01323 464160
POP - JAZZCLASSICAL
Piano, clarinet, sax, flute,bass, guitar, voice.
Composition and theoryinstruction. Beginners topost diploma welcome.
Carl CassidyBMusRCMHons, ARCM, DipBerklee,
GSMD (jazz & studio) andValeria Cassidy
(BMusLCM2, AGCMMoscow)
Tel: 01323 486192 /07973 775953
Classes in Langney
All ages welcome
Saturday5 May
& Sunday6 May2012
PRINCESPARK
&EasternSeafrontBN22 7LQ
A must formotor enthusiasts
& families!Classic & Vintage Vehicles
Funfair RidesRefreshments
For further information visitwww.visiteastbourne.com
© Wendy and Paul Potton 1995. Tel: (01323) 731181We advise confirmation of all events as they may be subject to change. E&OE.
Teen File
© Wendy and Paul Potton 1995. Tel: (01323) 731181
Spring 2012
Western Lawns19, 20 May 2012
Cycling & Sports Activities:Closed Road Racing
Go-Ride Cycle Skills Challenge,Cycle Speedway Demo
Watt Bike ChallengeOff Road Biking
Time Trials & Bike DoctorEastbourne Cyclosportive event
www.eastbournecyclingfestival.co.uk
Title images copyright Salvatore Vuono, Michal Marcol and Danilo Rizzuti.
Fun, free and local
Book Now:01323 411717
astareducationcentres.co.ukThe Bourne Hall, Bourne Street,
Eastbourne, BN21 3EP.Easy walking from Town Centre.
Free Street Parking.
Make your childA-Star
with our establishedTUITION CENTRE
Our qualified teachersspecialise in:
English and Maths tuitionfor 5-17 yr olds.
Early Reading, Spelling,Comprehension,
Now booking2012 GCSE REVISION!
HALF TERMFUNSCHOOL
for Key Stages 1 & 2!
Thinking of getting a new pet?We can match you to
the perfect pet.Visit us for a free
pre-purchase consultation.
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FREE EVENT !
FEBRUARY 2012 (Half Term Week)
11,12 BRIGHTON SCIENCE FAMILY FUN WEEKEND. Hove ParkUpper School, Nevill Rd, Hove. 10am-5pm. Hands-on science.11th: BRIGHT SPARKS. Engineering Olympics, explore your digestivesystem, spaceball gyroscope ride, Get Set Schools medical science,Dad in a Bin photography tricks and more. 12th: WHITE HEAT. HowTV works, Food as ammunition, make your own bath bombs, computerscience magic show, living architecture and much more. Per day: Adult£6, child (7-14) £4, family £18, under 7s FREE. Book:brightonscience.com
13,14 STREET DANCE BOOT CAMPS. Cavendish School Gym, Eldon Rd,Eastbourne. Two days of intense street dance classes, with specialguest teachers. 12-5pm. Ages 8-adult. One day £40, two days £60.07983 339424. streetstyles4all.co.uk
14&16 CUPCAKE CLUB. Really Scrumptious Cake Co, Enterprise Centre,Eastbourne. Bake, ice and decorate cupcakes to take home. EveryTuesday & Thursday in all school holidays.£5.95 per session. (01323) 722432.
18 CHEWY GUMMY PHYSICS FUNFAIR. Part of Brighton ScienceFestival. Blind Tiger, 52-54 Grand Parade, Brighton.Take your tongue on a taste-tripping adventure! Top chefs demonstratenatural reactions. All ages. Adult £2, child £1, then pay as you playactivities, fairground style. Book onlineat brightonscience.com
18 WHAT CAN POSSIBLY GO WRONG? Latest Music Bar,14 Manchester St, Brighton. 11am–4pm. Ecological disasters andhow to avoid them. Build a wind turbine workshop, water supplychallenge, sustainability game, eco home building and seedbombworkshop. Ages 10+. Entry FREE. Pay only for workshops: adult £5,child £3 each. Book brightonscience.com
20Feb ‘THE WANTED’ ON TOUR. Brighton Centre. From 6:30pm.
&5Mar The Wanted burst into the chartslast summer with their debut single, ‘All TimeLow’. Their single for Red Nose Day, ‘Gold
Forever’ became their 3rd top 5 single. Tickets£19.50-£27.50 plus booking fee.
brightoncentre.co.uk21 SHROVE TUESDAY. Don’t forget to flip those pancakes! There’s a
foolproof basic pancake recipe from Delia Smith on the BBC’s Foodwebsite: bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/Just type ‘pancakes’ into the Recipe Finder. There’s also one forBanoffee Pancakes with Chocolate Spread and Ice Cream,if you’re feeling adventurous!
Diary of local events
FEBRUARY 2012
22 SIMPLY BRILLIANT. Sallis Benney Theatre, 58 Grand Parade,Brighton. 7.30pm. Celebrate the magic of inventions. Build your ownspectrometers, print yourself out in 3D, Engineering Olympics, RobotWars killer robots. Talks by Trevor Baylis, inventor of the wind-upradio, and other scientists. Ages 14+. Adult £7, child £5. Bookearly at brightonscience.com
MARCH 2012
7-11 CINDERELLA ON ICE. Congress Theatre, Eastbourne.Evenings 7.30pm; matinees Thurs, Sat & Sun 2.30pm.A truly magical production with the internationally acclaimed RussianIce Stars, with extraordinary skating and breath-taking aerial feats.Adult from £16.50, under 16s ½ price (max 2 per adult). (01323)412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk
14-17 ‘HORRIBLE HISTORIES’ - LIVE ON STAGE! Congress Theatre,Eastbourne. Two shows: Terrible Tudors & Vile Victorians, varioustimes. History comes alive with actors and ground-breaking 3Deffects. Adult £13.50, under 16s £10, family (2+2) £43.(01323) 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk
18 MOTHERS’ DAY SPECIALS. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Rd, StoneCross. 9.30am-5pm. Special lunch or afternoon tea in the cafe.(01323) 768490. sharnfoldfarm.co.uk
25 BRITISH SUMMER TIME BEGINS. Don’t forget to put your alarmclock forward one hour on Saturday night because you’ll have lost anhour by Sunday morning!
27-29 X FACTOR LIVE 2012. Brighton Centre. From 6:30pm.Artists on the tour are: Little Mix, Misha B, Janet Devlin, MarcusCollins, Johnny Robinson, Craig Colton, The Risk,Kitty Brucknell and Amelia Lily. Tickets £32.50 plus booking fee.brightoncentre.co.ukPrivate Tuition
English up to GCSEDrama & LAMDA exams
Latin up to GCSECall Nicholas (01323) 729496
HOSTFAMILIES
requiredwithin walking
distance of the school.From April to September,
for students of all agesfrom 14 upwards.
All nationalities. Good rates.Families holdingCRB Disclosures
particularly welcome.Please contact:
The Accommodation Officer,St Giles Eastbourne,13 Silverdale Road,
Eastbourne, BN20 7AJ.Tel: 01323 744067
Email: [email protected]
St GilesEastbourne
Act, Sing & Dance withSpotlight Theatre Club
Musical theatre classes for under 14s, £4.50 per class.Call Jane on 01323 720039
For further details contact:Teacher Training Dept.,
St Giles Eastbourne,13 Silverdale Road,
Eastbourne. BN20 7AJ.
Tel: 01323 729167Fax: 01323 721332
TRAIN TOTEACH ENGLISH
Trinity Cert TESOL4-week intensive
Teacher TrainingCourses
5 – 30 March,8 May - 1 June,
3 – 28 September 2012Course fee: £985
St GilesEastbourne
APRIL 2012
4-7 ‘OLIVER!’ Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. 7.30pm. YoungRattonians presents one of our best loved musicals, featuring classicssuch as ‘Consider Yourself’ and ‘Pick a Pocket or Two’. Adult from£13, child from £10.(01323) 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk
19 MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE. Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. Withthe world’s leading Michael Jackson tribute artist, BEN. Mesmerisingdance routines and an incredible live band. Tickets from £16.(01323) 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk
21,22 GREAT WAR WEEKEND. Eastbourne Redoubt, Royal Parade. 10am-5pm. Historical re-enactors, talks and tours, arts & crafts activities.eastbournemuseums.co.uk for more info.
28 HENRY IV parts I & II. Eastbourne Redoubt, Royal Parade. 10am-5pm. Daytime stage fighting workshop. Performance of some scenes inthe evening. Info at eastbournemuseums.co.uk
MAY 2012
5,6 MAGNIFICENT MOTORS. Princes Park & Eastern Seafront,Eastbourne. 10am-4pm. Huge FREE motor vehicle spectacular. Vintagevehicles, cavalcade, funfair, stalls & entertainment.
12,13 EASTBOURNE SPORTS FESTIVAL. Cavendish, Hampden Park &Shinewater Sports Centres & Eastbourne Sports Park. 9.30-5pm. Tryall kinds of exciting new sports from athletics to inline skate hockey.Almost FREE! All for only a small donation to the NSPCC. (01323)509859.
19,20 EASTBOURNE CYCLING FESTIVAL. Western Lawns. 10am-5pm.FREE celebration of cycling. Cycle races & rides,skills challenges, sportive event, duathlon, cycle speedway demo, timetrials, bike doctor clinic, mountain bike & town rides. Form a team of3 for the timed 250m Wattbike Sprint challenge. FREE event.eastbournecyclingfestival.co.uk
EASTBOURNE TOWNYOUTH F.C.
(formerly Old Town Youth FC)
CALLING ALLFUTURE WORLD CUP
WINNERS!Boys and girls required
for the2011 / 2012 SEASON.
Boys: Under 6s - Under18s,Girls: Under 9s - Under 14s.
Come and join themost successful
youth football clubin Eastbourne!
Tel: Tony Guarino(01323) 508684
EastbourneRovers Athletic ClubTrack & Field Athletics
Come and try different eventsTuesday & Thursday evenings
Call Sue for more details( 01323) 505100
139a Green Street, EastbourneFull set of nail extensionsfor that occasion
Tel: 01323 722 888
& Beauty
only £25, incl gemsor nail art.
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10amin holidays. Bake, ice & decorate
cupcakes to take home. £5.95 p.p.
Cupcake Birthday PartiesBake & decorate 4 cupcakes, plusparty food & party bag. £14pp.
Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne.
01323 722432
Cupcake Club
