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HELPING OUT THIS WINTER
Welcome to our WINTER 2022/23 issue! This issue will cover the run up to Christmas, New Year and February half term and features lots of ideas of what to do, places to visit and activities to sign up for this winter! Another busy period in the family calendar, with primary school open days, run up to Christmas and another period of uncertainty which hopefully will settle soon. Our magazine is also experiencing ‘the squash and the squeeze’, with increase in our costs we had to reduce our free listings a little, but fear not, they are all available on our website and the QR codes are here to help you go straight to relevant pages. In this issue, we have 5 competitions to win some FABULOUS PRIZES this winter! Prizes to put you in the mood for Christmas with family tickets to the ROYAL PAVILION ICE RINK, the most magical ice rink in South East and a family ticket to the long-awaited ALADDIN PANTOMIME at the Brighton Centre. We also have prizes for events in 2023, something fun to look forward to, such as tickets to visit SPRING LIVE! at the South of England Showground, a family weekend ticket to ELDERFLOWER FIELDS FESTIVAL, Sussex's family festival by essence, and a family ticket to Wakehurst's magical light trail, GLOW WILD 2023! Finally, THANK YOU to our wonderful advertisers, please continue to support these hardworking local businesses and don’t forget to mention that you have heard about them through the FAMILY GRAPEVINE! Our next issue is the SPRING 2023 issue and it will be out early March, so keep an eye out for it!
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In This Issue A-Z of Sport & Leisure..........15-16 Advice & Support...................... 7, 8 Antenatal/Postnatal.......................8 Babies.................................................8 Competitions................7, 12, 16, 19 Daycare Nurseries ...................... 10 Discount Vouchers.................... 6, 9 Gift, Toys & Books..........................6, 10 Independent Schools 2, 12-14, 20
Over 1600 useful contacts! Out of School Clubs.................... 14 Parties.................................................6 Places to Visit...........................16-17 Pre-School Activities.................. 10 Pre-School Nurseries........... 10, 12 Primary Schools.................... 11, 12 Toddler Groups................................9 What’s On...................... 3, 5, 18-19 Wellbeing........................................ 7
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WIN a Family Ticket to SPRING LIVE!
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WIN a Family Ticket to ALADDIN - pantomime
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WIN 1 of 2 Family Tickets to the ROYAL PAVILION ICE RINK
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WIN a Family Ticket to ELDERFLOWER FIELDS FESTIVAL
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WIN a Family Ticket to WAKEHURST's GLOW WILD 2023
Cartoons by Lesley Harvey (see advert p.6)
BRIGHTON ROYAL PAVILION ICE RINK is back back from the 29th October 2022 to the 8th January 2023, powered by renewable energy. Stunningly lit at night, with a huge rinkside restaurant and separate beginners’ rink, it’s the perfect family Christmas treat. Book online at: www.royalpavilionicerink.co.uk Front cover image, photo credit: Andrew Hasson (see competition p.16)
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GIFTS, TOYS & BOOKS Books, Toys & Gifts
Artpod, Rottingdean, fantastical art & science shop, children’s workshops & parties, www.artpodbtn.com Bluebelle & Co, online & at 80 Trafalgar St, Brighton, children’s clothing & homeware, 01273 685026 Caricatures & animal portraits by Lesley Harvey, drawn from your favourite photo, 07722 236741 (see advert) Daisy Daisy, toys, fancy dress etc, 6 Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 1UP, 01273 875638 Goodmoney, gift vouchers supporting the local businesses, www.goodmoney.co.uk Imagine Eating Lemons: A Children's Introduction to Mindfulness by Brighton-based author Jason Rodes, www.graffeg.com/products/imagineeating-lemons (see advert p.10) Plastic Free Baby, mum run ecofriendly online shop, natural, biodegradable & recyclable products, www.plasticfree.baby Playpress Toys a Sussex based company offering eco-friendly buildable connectable playsets, www.playpresstoys.co.uk Popolo Ceramico Brighton & Hove, baby & children's hand/ footprints on ceramics, 3D casts/plaster impression, children's painting kits, 07564 773921 (see advert) Squiggle & Bean, handmade crochet toys & comforters, www.squiggleandbean.co.uk
ECO-FRIENDLY GIFT WRAPPING? This year, why not try FUROSHIKI - the Japanese way of wrapping things! No cello tape, no ribbon/string required! Use any square cloth (18in.x 18in. for example), as a guideline the cloth should be 3 times the size of what needs to be wrapped. Second hand scarfs are great for that and can be part of the gift or can be reused! Find the folding instructions online!
Sussex Days Out, discount card with up to 25% off on places to visit, eating out, shopping, E-Sussex, towncitycards.com/ fgvbri (see disocunt voucher) The Book Nook, First Avenue, Hove, independent specialist children’s bookshop, www.booknookuk.com The Flamingo Family book series, Eddy Finds a Family & more to come, by local author Sarah McGeough, theflamingofamily.co.uk The Perfect Pamper: pampering baby shower parties, 01273 447841 Timeless Toys, 103 Portland Rd, Hove BN3 5DP, plastic free, planet friendly wooden toys, www.timeless-toys.co.uk Top Class Caricaturist, Sean Savage, 07507 293996 Wigwam Toys 140 Preston Drove BN1 6FJ, quirky, traditional, designled toys & gifts, 01273 505504
Parties: Venues, Entertainment & more Hall Hire
> more online
Yellowave Clubhouse, hireable room on the beach, 01273 672222 (see advert p.17)
Party Venues > more online
High Sports Climbing Centre, Withdean Sports Complex, bouldering, rock box & roped climbing, 4yrs+, 0345 3631177 (see advert p.15) Yellowave Beach Sports, café, beach games & volleyball, hireable room on the beach, 01273 672222 (see advert p.17) Knockhatch Adventure Park, farm, Froggies indoor play, playbarn, adventure playgrounds, 01323 442051 (see advert p.17)
Party Entertainment > more online
Animazing, parties, talks & displays with reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, owls & mammals, Reg: AW047, www.animazing.co.uk (see advert) Balance Kids yoga parties, 2-16yrs, 07584 208913 Bow Arrow Tag, combination of archery, paintball & dodge ball, 7yrs+, 01273 230624
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Cartoons & drawing parties + face painting with Lesley Harvey, 5yrs+, within 10 miles of Seaford, 07722 236741 (see advert) Circus Brighton, interactive circus show & free play on equipment, 0800 4334618 David Tricks, children’s magician & party entertainer, 4-7yrs, 8-10yrs + adults, 07769 938496 Excel Activity Group: Nerf gun, Bubble football, Archery tag & Dodgeball parties, 01344 305763 Fairy Dust Events, children’s party entertainment for boys & girls, 0800 4334618 Hartbeeps, sensory music parties for 1 year olds up to pre-school, 07786 446119 (see advert p.8)
Jonny Ponny: Traditional party games, drama games & theatrical storytelling, 4-12yrs, 07879 832857 Magic Mr Steve, complete children’s party packages, fixed prices, 07906 026354 Miss Sparkle, themed parties, magic, bubbles, treasure hunts, games, balloons, 0-8yrs, 07944 301948 (see advert) Mr Pineapple Head, family clown show & children’s entertainer, silent slapstick to music, 01273 473913 Music with Mike, musical party entertainment, 1-6yrs, 07528 004428 Paradox Palace Brighton House of Illusions & Wonders parties, 5yrs+, 01273 964000
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Pelotas Circus Workshops, balloon modelling, glitter tattoos & face painting parties, 07765 604556 Popolo Ceramico Brighton & Hove, paint-your-own pottery party packages, 07564 773921 (see advert) Sew Fabulous, Studio 10, Brighton Open Market, all ages, 07897 275200 SportsCool Brighton, multi-sports birthday parties, 5-11yr, 07710 506598 Twig the Pixie Parties, a ‘real’ pixie/pirate/superhero entertainer! 3-7yrs, www.twigthepixie.com
Bouncy Castles, Inflatables, Party Supplies, Cakes > see online Find full listing online, scan QR code or visit: thefamilygrapevine. co.uk/brighton-hove/ directory/parties/
Wellbeing
Health, Wellbeing & Beauty
Centred Space Yoga classes, yoga for menopause, 1-2-1s, workshops & Thai Massage Treatments, www.centredspace.net Craniosacral Therapist specialising in Women’s & children’s well-being, Brighton & Lewes, 07880 811403 Everybody Therapy, Massage & Beauty treatments delivered to you, 07955 921823 Howl choir, drop-in adult choir where your pre-school children are welcome, Hove, Fri am, www.howl.org.uk (see advert) Kore Rooms, family & relationship counselling in Hove, 07885 827849 Mumbop, dance fitness fun where you can bring the little one to!, 07809 646018 Physiotone: physiotherapy, acupuncture & clinical pilates, 07545 445656
Restore Fitness Therapies, pilates, women & men, group or 1 to 1, face to face & online, 07919 185100 Rockwater Life, wellness & fitness hub, group outdoor sessions from venue’s seafront decking, rockwater. uk/rockwater-life Salt Space, salt therapy can help immunity, lung and skin health in children (6mths+) & adults, saltspace.co.uk (see advert)
“Even after just one half an hour visit to Salt Space I saw a marked improvement in his breathing.” (Recent Croup)
The Blissful Group Prenatal, postnatal & general Aqua Yoga, stretch, strengthen, relax in warm pool, 07926 274616 The Nest Family Club, Hove BN3 3EW, classes & events for parents with childcare onsite, www.thenestfamilyclub.com
Tree of Life, large range of therapies: osteopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, nutrition, massage, 01273 220159 Ubermummies, fitness session where you can bring your child, Hove Stoneham Park/Rockwater & online, 07909 542280 uflourished, business & confidence coaching, hypnotherapy & emotional freedom therapy, 07717 842448 Victoria’s Adult Ballet classes on Tue, Silver Swans for over 55s on Wed, Hove, 0845 6894014 WomenInHarmony, yoga and Thai massage for pregnancy and postpartum, Brighton, 07920 403657 Women’s Wellbeing Retreat Days, enjoy some breathing space at Rock Farm near Steyning, releaseforwomen.org.uk WRAP, beauty treatments, women’s health, massage/ physio, Pilates & yoga, with onsite childcare, 01273 359349
Support • Additional Needs Food Bank / Pay As You Feel & Other Help & Support The Real Junk Food Project Brighton: Shop Bevedean Hub, 13 Leybourne Parade BN2 4LW, MonFri 2-4pm; Cafes: The Gardner BN1 1UN, daily except Tue, 11-4pm; St Luke's Church BN1 5DD, Tues & Weds 12.30-2pm; Hollindean Community Centre BN1 7BH, Thurs 12.30-1.45pm. BrightStore: weekly social store, Hollingdean, Mile Oak, Hove & Whitehawk, membership-based (currently has a waiting list). Brighton & Hove Food Partnership, list all the Food Banks in the area, go to their website: www.bhfood.org.uk/ directory-map/ incl. information on where to get help if struggling to afford food; where to donate food, money and volunteer if you would like to help. Free School Meals: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ schools-and-learning/free-schoolmeals to check eligibility. BHCC Help & Support: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ benefits-and-financial-advice/helpand-support
Parenting Courses & Support Brinley First Aid Training, for nurseries, preschools, charities & all groups, special local rates, available, all levels, brinleyfirstaidtraining.co.uk
Dad-La-Soul, support group for dad, monthly events with and w/out kids, currently Worthing area, dadlasoul.com Mothers Uncovered: creative support network for mothers & workshops, some free, mothersuncovered.com Sophie Thwaites, OT, helping children to read, write, sit still, coordinate their bodies, 07584 857861 Toddlerology, troubleshooting & help with toddlers, 07810 892635 Triple P Parenting Courses, 01273 294471
More information on support for parents & children > see online
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Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs
Amaze & PaCC Coffee Mornings for parents & carers, Moulsecoomb 4th Thu, Hangleton 3rd Tue, 01273 772289 Amaze, support & advice for parents of children with special needs & disabilities, 0-25yrs, 01273 772289 Aspens; support services for those with autism/other complex needs, 01892 822168 Barnardo’s Brighton & Hove Link Plus, family based overnight/ day care for children with disabilities, 01273 411767 Belltree Music Therapy CIC,Hove, BN3 1PH Music Therapy 0-100yrs, 01273 776454 Brighton Dyslexia Specialist, private dyslexia assessments for under 16s, 07794 405225 Brighton Expert Tutors, specialist 1:1, warm & nurturing environment, incl. therapy dogs, 4-15yrs, 07800 952078 Childcare Inclusion Fund: funding to help children who need extra support to attend childcare, 01273 293523 Dads Like Us, Stoneham pub function room, Hove, last Thu 7.30-9.30pm, informal social group, 01273 772289
Dyslexia Inspire, dyslexia assessments & specialist tuition, Hove, 07886 258534 Parent Carers Council, forum for parent carers of children with any condition, 01273 234862 PRESENS: Pre-school special educational needs service, 01273 294944 (term time) Red Pebble Special Needs Group, Manor Gym, Whitehawk BN2 5EA, Fri 4-6pm, 07506 105265 Seaside View Child Dev Centre, Brighton General, for children with disabilities & their families, 01273 265780 Sophie Thwaites, OT, helping children to read, write, sit still, body coordination, 07584 857861 Special Educational Needs Team, 0-25yrs, 01273 293552 Triangle, 7 Hunns Mere Way, Brighton, support for children with complex needs, 01273 305888 Whoopsadaisy, Pavilion, Preston Park, conductive education for children with cerebral palsy, 01273 554178 Find the full listing online, scan QR code or visit thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/ brighton-hove/directory/ additional-needs/
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Antenatal • Postnatal • Babies HAPPY BABIES HAPPY PLANET
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Immersive multi-sensory musical classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers kim@hartbeeps.com
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Ubermummies, fitness session where you can bring your child, Hove Stoneham Park/Rockwater & online, 07909 542280 Special Offers - Prints - Digital Gallery
www.larissakarlphotography.com @larissakarlphotography
Antenatal & Postnatal Groups & Support
Abi England Reflexology-Pregnancy, Induction, postnatal, 07515 872376 Angie Bowles, private midwife, uncomplicated, complex pregnancy & pregnancy loss, 07974 729566 Bluebell Bras, mobile bra fitting service for pregnant & breastfeeding women, www.bluebellbras.co.uk Bump & Baby Club Brighton, antenatal classes, Brighton, check website: bumpandbabyclub.com Eva Bay, birth doula, emotional, spiritual & physical support in pregnancy, birth & early weeks, 07915 406520 First Embrace Birth and Baby, pregnancy & baby classes in Hove & Brighton, 07917 418279 (see advert) Julia Gray, birth & postnatal doula services, group & 1-2-1 hypnobirthing classes, 07944 546631 Mummyshock, unique 10-week therapeutic postnatal group for new mums & their babies, www.mummyshock.org.uk NCT Brighton & Hove, anenatal classes, waterbirth, workshop, baby group, find on Facebook @NCTBrightonHove OsteoSian, paediatric osteopath, helps with issues from birth/feeding, reflux, colic, The Space, Hove, www.osteosian.co.uk Positive Reasons-Hypnobirthing, full antenatal & relaxation programme, 07956 573713 Sacred Pregnancy Circles in Sussex, 07915 406520 Youtous, antenatal classes , small & informal group & 1-2-1 sessions, youtous.co.uk
Larissa Karl Photography, family, maternity & baby photography, www.larissakarlphotography.com (see advert) Popolo Ceramico Brighton & Hove, baby & children’s hand/ footprints on ceramics, 3D casts/plaster impressions, 07564 773921 (see advert p.6)
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Rent & Recycle Preloved Baby Clothes TO SAVE MONEY www.superlooperlife.com Happy Babies & Happy Planet @superlooperlife
Contact: Rebecca Cameron, DipHb(KGH) Tel: 07917418279 rebecca@firstembracebirthandbaby.co.uk www.firstembracebirthandbaby.co.uk
Baby & Childrenswear
Cheeki Monkeys, the best market to buy/sell preloved baby & children’s equipment, cheekimonkeys.co.uk (see advert) SuperLooper, Brighton’s baby clothing rental library, save money and reduce waste! 0-24mths, 07971 163845 (see advert above, discount voucher p.9)
teaching your baby to love the water
DISCOUNT on foundation courses
Antenatal & Postnatal Exercise
BuggyFit, postnatal exercise classes from behind your pram, Thu am, 07545 969905 Hannah West Therapy, pregnancy/ postnatal massage & C section scarwork, hannahwesttherapies.com King Alfred Leisure Centre, pre- & post-natal exercise classes, children U5 welcome, 01273 290290 Loving Your Bump aqua natal yoga classes in warm water pool, 01273 229390 Mama Time Brighton, group & 1:1 pre/post natal personal training, babies welcome, find on Instagram. Mum & Baby Yoga classes, Minimovers Yoga & postnatal workout, Saltdean, 07974 250207
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Mum and Baby Yoga Infant Education Baby Massage Meet New Friends
Breast Feeding
HEALTHY CHILD CLINICS are currently not offering drop-ins & operate by appointment only. For a full list of CHILDREN CENTRES check our website.
HAPPY HOUSE TODDLERS Siblings too!
Antenatal Education Pregnancy Yoga Hypnobirthing Relaxation
Mementoes & Photographies > more online
Birth, Baby & You, breastfeeding support & tongue tie practitioner, 07754 020143 Brighton Breastfeeding Dropin, Hanover CCentre Brighton BN2 9UD, every Tue 10.30amnoon, @NCTBrightonHove | NCT Breastfeeding line, 03003 300700
BABY BEEPS SITTING to WALKING
FREE TRIAL SESSIONS at the little dippersʼ warm water baby swim centre in Brighton
www.littledippers.co.uk
01273 229390
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Baby Groups
Baby College, multi-activity classes to enhance baby & toddler development, Brighton & Hove, 07988 029284 Baby Sensory, fun class to enhance early learning, Brighton, Hove, Shoreham, 07971 300523 Become a Baby Scientist with the Sussex Baby Lab! Fun activity for 2-8mths, sussex.ac.uk/babylab Brighton Sling Babies, meets 1st Fri of month am, find on Facebook First Embrace Birth and Baby, pregnancy & baby classes in Hove & Brighton, 07917 418279 (see advert) Hartbeeps, sensory music classes for babies, Brighton: Tue/Wed; Hove: Fri/Thur; Southwick: Mon; Shoreham Tue, 07786 446119 (see advert) Little Dippers, baby swimming, Upper Gardner St, Brighton BN1 4AN, 01273 229390 (see advert here, discount voucher p.9) Lucy’s Angels, baby massage, Loft Studio, lucysangels.co.uk NCT Bumps & Babies, Salt Café Saltdean, activities & talks, Mon am, year round, text 07919 371725 Sing & Sign, venues Brighton & Hove, 4wks-22mths, 07922 456207 Wyld Mothers Fire, mother & baby group, Brighthelm Church Gardens, Mon 10am-12pm, 07572 383722
For more about babies groups, support, childcare/nannies, sleeping issues > see online
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Community Toddler Groups: usually drop-ins & term-time only Monday am
Baby & Toddler Gym,The Nest Family Club, Hove BN3 3EW, 9/11.30am, thenestfamilyclub.com Little Boat Playgroup, Stay & Play, Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, 9:00amnoon, 01273 540779 Mini-Museum Explorers, Booth Museum, crafts, story & museum expedition, every other Mon 10:30am, 2yrs+, 03000 290902 Mini-Museum Explorers, Hove Museum, crafts, story & museum expedition, every other Mon 10:30am, 2yrs+, 03000 290900 Playgroup U3yrs, Central United Reform Church, Hove BN3 3YF, 8.30am-12pm, 01273 881348 Rascals, St Cuthman’s, BN2 5HE, 0-4yrs, 10.30am - noon, katie. malabar@stcuthmanswhitehawk.org St Matthias Play Café Brighton, community café supporting young families, 9.30-12pm, 01273 239999 Storytime, Hove Library, 10.15am, 01273 290800 Storytime, Jubilee Library, 10.15am, 01273 296960 Teddy Bears, Southwick Methodist Church, Southwick Street BN42 4NA, 1011.30am, 01273 596374 The Hive Playgroup, drop-in & play, Portslade Village Centre, 10amnoon, 07970 530935 The Well, music, crafts & play area, Brighton Elim Church, Patcham, 9.45-11:30am, 07523 849646
Monday pm
Baby & Toddler Gym,The Nest Family Club, Hove BN3 3EW, 2pm (2h), thenestfamilyclub.com Little Fishes, All Saints Church, Hove, 1-3pm, 01273 733331
Tuesday am
Arts & Crafts or Baking, Funplex, Bevendean, 11am-12pm, incl. in admission price, 01273 690888 Fledglings, Holland Road Baptist Church, Hove BN3 1JN, 10am11.30pm, 01273 732111 Baby & Toddler Gym (see Mon am). Baby Boogie, Whitehawk Library, 1st Tue 10.15-10.45am, 01273 290800 Hippy Kids, South Portslade Community Centre, messy play, art, drama & yoga,10-11.00am, 07957 432586 Jungle run play & stay, Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, soft play, giant games, U2s free, 9.30 -11.30am, 01273 622266
Litte Boat Soft Play, Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, 9am-noon, 01273 540779 Little Fishes, All Saints Church, Hove, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 733331 Parent & Baby Play session, Crew Club, Whitehawk, 10.30am12.30pm, 01273 608607 Parent & Toddler Group, Patcham Methodist Church, Ladies Mile Rd, 9.15-11.15am, 01273 554953 Parent Buggy Walk, Crew Club, Whitehawk, 9.3010.30am, 01273 608607 Playgroup U3yrs, Central United Reform Church, Hove BN3 3YF, 8.30am-12pm, 01273 881348 Rainbow Plus, Friendship Centre, Peacehaven BN10 8SP, 9.3011.30am, 01273 587352 Soft Play, King Alfred Leisure Centre, 9am12.30pm, 01273 290290 St Matthias Play Café Brighton (see Mon am). Stay & Play, Exeter Street Hall, off Dyke Rd, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 561149 Storytime, Jubilee Library, 10.15am, 01273 296960 The REAL stay & play, Woodingdean Com. Centre, 18mths-5yrs, 9.4511.15am (register), 01273 290300
Tuesday pm
Baby & Toddler Gym (see Mon pm). Kemptown Koalas, parent & toddler group, St Mary’s Church Hall BN2 1PR, 2.30-4pm, 01273 698601 Penhill Playgroup, Stay & Play session, Guide Hall, Lancing BN15 8HA, 12.30-2.30pm, 01903 767513 The REAL stay & play, Roundabout Children Centre, Whitehawk, 18mths-5yrs, 1-2.30am (call to book), 01273 290300
Wednesday am
Fun and Friends, St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School, BN1 4GP, 8.4511am, 07456 739293 Baby & Toddler Gym (see Mon am). Baby Boogie, Jubilee Library, 1st & 3rd Thu 10.15-10.45am, 01273 296981 Baby Rhythm & Rhyme 26 Coolham Drive, Whitehawk, 1011am, 01273 608607 Hanover Playgroup, Hanover Community Centre, 9.1511.15am, find on Facebook Little Angels Playgroup, drop in, St Michael’s place BN1 3FU, 0-4yrs, 9.30-11am, 07813 098049 Little Boat Soft Play (see Tue am).
Little Lambs, singing & story group, Holy Cross Church hall, Woodingdean BN2 6BD, 10.3011.30am, FB:@LMPersonalTutoring Mighty Mites, Southwick Leisure Centre, bouncy castle, soft play activities, 9.10 & 10.45, 0-4yrs, 01903 905050 Noah’s Ark, Hounsom Memorial Church Hall BN3 7NG, games, craft & signing, 0-5yrs, 9.45-11.45 am, 01273 551926 St Matthias Play Café (see Mon am). Storytime, Hove Library, 10.15am, 01273 290800 Storytime, Jubilee Library, 10.1510.30am (not when Baby Boogie is on), 01273 296960 Storytimes, Portslade Library, 1st Wed, 9.30am, 01273 290800 Tiddlywinks, Bishop Hannington Church, Nevill Avenue BN3 7NH , Wed 10-11.30am, 01273 732965 Tiny Tots, Ascension Church Hall, Mill Rise, Westdene 9.15-11.15am, U3yrs, waiting list, 01273 552377
Wednesday pm
Baby & Toddler Gym (see Mon pm).
Thursday am
Arts & Crafts or Baking at Funplex (see Tue am). Baby & Toddler Gym (see Mon am). Baby Boogie, Woodingdean Library, Warren Rd, last Thur 10.15am, 01273 290800 Creative Cow at The Circular Space Shoreham, arty crafty messy playing fun, 1011.30am, 07717 413710 Dragonflies Toddlers, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park, 10am-noon (waiting list), dragonfliesbrighton@gmail.com Little Lights Toddlers, Portslade Baptist Church BN41 2LE, 9.3011.30am, 07888 792002 New England Road Playgroup, Emmanuel Church, BN1 4GQ, 10-11.45am, see Facebook group Oasis, St Luke’s Church, 10am-noon, 01273 557772 Parent & Toddler Play, Peacehaven Leisure Centre, 10-11.30am, 01273 588858 Play Café at St Richard’s Church Hall, 10am-12pm, Facebook: @strichardshollingdean St Matthias Play Café (see Mon am). Stay & Play, St Nicolas’ Parish Church, Slatdean BN2 8HA, 8.45-11.15am, 07726 460765 Storytime, Hangleton Library, 3rd Thur 9.30am, 01273 290800
Storytime, Jubilee Library, 10.15am, 01273 296960 Storytime, Whitehawk Library, 1st Thu 9.130am, 01273 290800 Tearaway Tots, Dorset Gardens Methodist Church, BN2 1RL, 9.30-10.45am/11am-12.15pm, 01273 605502 Tikes & Trikes, Peacehaven, Ascension Church Hall, BN10 8HR, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 588419 Toddler Nature Group, arts & crafts, storytime, Rampion Visitor Centre, 10.30-11.30am, check Facebook: @RampionVC (see advert p.17)
Thursday pm
Baby & Toddler Gym (see Mon pm).
Friday am
Baby & Toddler Gym (see Mon am) Baby Boogie, Hove Library, 2nd Fri, 10.15-10.45am, 01273 290800 Get Creative in Brighton, Tango Tots, Patcham Peace Gardens, 1-5yrs, 10-10.45am, 07967 633438 Kiddiwinks Messy Play, St Mary Magdalen Church Hall Coldean BN1 9EL, 9-11am, 07400 589038 Lamb’s Tales, Church of Good Shepherd, Shoreham BN43 5LG, U4s, 9.30-10.45am, cogssundayschool10@gmail.com Mighty Mites (see Wed am). Soft Play, King Alfred Leisure Centre, 9.30am-1pm, 01273 290290 St Matthias Play Café (see Mon am). Storytime, Coldean Library BN1 9ED, 10-15am, 01273 290800 Storytime, Hove Library, 10.1510.45am (except 2nd Fri when Baby Boogie is on), 01273 290800 Storytime, Jubilee Library, 10.15am, 01273 296960 Storytime, Shoreham Library, 11.1511.45am, 01273 467966 Teddy Bears, Southwick Methodist Church, Southwick St BN42 4NA, 10-11.30am, 01273 596374
Toddlers Friday pm
Baby & Toddler Gym (see Mon pm). Creative Cow at The Circular Space, Shoreham arty crafty messy playing fun, 1.30-3pm, 07717 413710 Jungle run play & stay, Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, soft play, U2s free, 12.30 -2.30pm, 01273 622266 Polka Tots, Hove Methodist Church,1.30-3.30pm, 01273 324600
Dad’s Groups
Dad’s Baby Boogie, Jubilee Library, 2nd Sat 10.15-10.45am, 01273 296981
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Pre-School Dance & Drama >> more online
Alta Academy of Dance, RAD ballet, jazz, PBT, Brighton & Hove, 3yrs+, 07876 492899 babyballet, Hove & Shoreham, 6mths-5yrs, 07799 603263 Brighton Ballet School, baby ballet & tap, 2½-4yrs, 07595 303180 Debutots EY Drama, weekly stories with fun activities, Hove, Fri am, 2yrs+, 03333 448907 Get Creative in Brighton, Drama Tots, Mon 9.30-11am, Patcham Methodist Hall, 18mths5yrs, 07967 633438 South East Dance, The Dance Space: Children Flamenco, Mon, 4yrs+; Children’s Creative Class, Wed, U5s; Project Female Mini, Sat, 4yrs+southeastdance.org.uk Stagecoach Performing Arts Hove, Fri pm, Sat & Sun am, 4-6yrs, 01273 258318 (see advert p.15) West Hove Dance Academy, toddler street dancel, Holy Cross Church, Hove, Mon pm, 2-5yrs, 07890 530073
Pre-School Languages >> see online
Pre-School Music >> more online
Hartbeeps, sensory music classes for toddlers, Brighton: Tue, Wed, Fri; Hove: Thur; Southwick: Mon; Shoreham: Tue , 07786 446119 (see advert p.8) Music for Aardvarks, weekly, year round, drop in classes with live original music, Brighton Unitarian Church Thu-Fri, book on happity.com, 07886 927081 (see advert)
Pre-School Sport & Gym >> more online
CrossFit Hove, kids fitness classes, term time, Thurs pm & Sun am, 2.54yrs, crossfitkidshove@hotmail.com Dyson Gymnastics, rear unit 101 Conway St., Hove BN3 3LA, Mon, Wed & Thu 1.45pm, 2½yrs+, 07760 669393 Glide Balance Bike, activity led bike classes to teach the skills to ride a pedal bicycle, 2-6yrs, 07930 676035 Little Kickers, fun football training, Brighton, Patcham, Hove & Shoreham, 18mths8yrs, 01293 226201 Ninja School at The Samurai Centre, New England St, Brighton, 3½yrs+, 01273 570940
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Rugbytots, weekly play sessions in Brighton, Hove, Worthing & Lewes for boys & girls 2-5yrs, 0345 3130421 (see advert) Wickers Gymnastic Club, Lancing, toddler & pre-school classes, 3-4yrs, 01903 752503
Pre-School Swimming >> more online
Aqua Swim, Surrenden pool, Brighton, 1yrs+, Sat & Sun classes, 07702 075091 Brighton Swimming School, Brighton Swimming Centre, Eastern Rd, 1yrs+, 01273 434400 Little Dippers, baby swimming, Upper Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 4AN, 01273 229390 (see advert p.8, discount voucher p.9) Puddle Ducks: Hilton Metropole, Brighton; Herons Dale Primary School, Shoreham, 01892 617246 Seriously Fun Swimming School, Brighton, Lancing & Haywards Heath, 3yrs+, 01273 950015 (see advert p.16)
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Brighton College Nursery, Eastern Rd, Brighton BN2 5JJ, 3-5yrs, 01273 704343 (see advert p.2) Burgess Hill Nursery (located at Burgess Hill Girls), Keymer Rd RH15 OEG, boys & girls, 2½-4yrs, 01444 241050 (see advert p13) Find full listing online, scan QR code or visit: thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/ brighton-hove/directory/ daycare-nurseries/
Pre-School Nurseries >> more online
Amigos Multicultural Preschool, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, 2-5yrs, 01273 011014 Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School, Village Hall, Park Rd Rottingdean BN2 7HL, 2-5yrs, 01273 271969 Baby Ducks Preschool, Parish Centre, South St, Portslade BN41 2LE, 2-5yrs, 01273 911373 Bee in the Woods, Forest kindergarten, 3-6yrs, 07880 727679 Brighton & Hove Montessori School, 67 Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6FB, 2 1/2yrs+, 01273 702485 Brighton Waldorf Kindergartens, Roedean Rd, BN2 5RA, 2yrs 6 months to 6yrs, 01273 386300 Busy Bees, Southwick Methodist Church, Manor Hall Rd BN42 4NA, 2-4yrs, 07804 942495
Dolphins Pre-School, The Pavilion, Nevill Playing Fields, Hove BN3 7QD, 2-5yrs, 01273 500513 (see advert) Early Explorers Pre School, Mile Oak Community Centre, Chalky Rd BN41 2WF, 2-4yrs, 07758 201464 Fairlight Primary School Nursery, St Leonards Rd, Brighton BN2 3AJ, 3-4yrs, 01273 601270 Fiveways Play Centre, 8-10 Florence Rd, Brighton BN1 6DJ, 2-4yrs, 01273 500257 Kipling Lions Pre-School, Downs Valley Road, Woodingdean BN2 6RH, 2-5yrs, 01273 309352 Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove BN3 6LU, Pre-School, 3-4yrs, 01273 503452 (see advert p.14) Little Forest Nursery, St Ann’s Wells Gardens, Hove BN3 1RP, 2-5yrs, 01273 770638
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Baby Bee Wild, Portslade & Stanmer Park, Tue am & Fri am/pm, outdoor toddler group, 07880 727679 Fledglings by the Beach (nr West Pier), Fri, 10am-noon; 18mths+; in the Orchard (Whitehawk), Wed & Thu 10am-noon, 18mths+, fledglingsinthecity@gmail.com Saplings, St Ann’s Well Gardens, forest school for toddlers & their parents, Wed-Fri am, 18mths4yrs, 01273 933781 Find full listing online, scan QR code or visit: thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/ brighton-hove/directory/az-of-pre-school-activities/
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Pre-School Nurseries• Primary Schools• Independent Schools
Pre-School Nurseries (cont.) >> more online
Moulsecoomb Primary School Nursery Class, BN2 4PA, 3-4yrs, 01273 605700 Oak Cottage Nursery, Warren Rd, Woodingdean BN2 6DA, 1-5yrs, 01273 680541 Shoreham College Little Lions Nursery, St Julian’s Lane, Shoreham BN43 6YW, mixed, 3-5yrs, 01273 592681 (see advert p.14) Southern Cross Pre-School, 103 Trafalgar Rd, Portslade BN41 1GU, 2-5yrs, 01273 567876
St Joseph’s Pre-School, Davey Drive, Hollingdean BN1 7BF, 2-4yrs, 01273 911438 St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic School Nursery Class, Spring St, Brighton, BN1 3EF, 3-4yrs, 01273 327533 St Paul’s CE Primary School Nursery Class, St Nicholas Rd, Brighton BN1 3LP, 3-4yrs, 01273 721001 St Peter’s Community Primary School Nursery, St Peter’s Rd, Portslade BN41 1LS, 3-4yrs, 01273 916610 (see advert)
The White House Nursery & Preschool, 149 Ladies’ Mile Rd, Patcham BN1 8TB, 01273 500860 Toybox Pre-school, 22 Richmond Place, Brighton, BN2 9NA, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 698036 x 4 West Blatchington Primary School Nursery Class, Hangleton Way, Hove BN3 8BN, 3-4yrs, 01273 770777 Westdene Primary School Nursery Class, Bankside, Brighton BN1 5GN, 3-4yrs, 01273 916618 Find the full listing online, scan QR code or visit: thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/ brighton-hove/directory/ pre-schools-sessional/
Primary Schools >> more online
Mile Oak Primary School, Graham Avenue Portslade BN41 2WN, 01273 077114 (see advert p.11) St Peter’s Community Primary School, St Peter’s Road, Portslade BN41 1LS, 01273 916610 (see advert) West Hove Infant School, 2 sites: School Rd Site BN3 5JA & Holland Rd Site BN3 1JY, 01273 733386 (see advert)
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Independent Schools
Bartholomews Tutorial College Brighton (aka ‘Barts’), small independent 1:1 college, GCSE & A Levels, 14yrs+, bartscollege.co.uk Brighton & Hove Montessori School, 67 Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6FB, 2 1/2-12yrs, 01273 702485 Brighton College Nursery & Pre Prep School, Eastern Rd, Brighton BN2 5JJ, 3-7yrs, 01273 704343 (see advert p.2) Brighton College Prep, Walpole Rd, Brighton BN2 0EU, 8-13yrs, 01273 704343 (see advert p.2) Brighton College, Eastern Rd, Brighton BN2 0AL, 1318yrs, 01273 704200 Brighton Girls Prep School, Montpelier Rd, Brighton BN1 3AT, 4-11ys, 01273 280200 (see back cover) Brighton Girls Senior School & Sixth Form, Montpelier Rd, Brighton BN1 3AT, 11-18yrs, 01273 280280 (see back cover) Brighton Waldorf School, Roedean Rd, Brighton BN2 5RA, 2yrs 6mths-16yrs, 01273 386300 Burgess Hill Girls, Keymer Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 OEG, 2½18yrs, 01444 241050 (see advert p.13) Hove Micro-School, bespoke primary education for up to 6 children per class, Hove BN41 1DF, 5-13yrs, 01273 945825 Hurst College, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS, Pre-Prep, Prep & Senior School, 4-18yrs, 01273 833636
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Independent Schools • Out of School
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Independent Schools (cont.)
Kings Brighton, 27-33 Ditchling Rd, Brighton, BN1 4SB, GCSE’s, A Levels, art foundation, revision, 01273 443403 Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove BN3 6LU, mixed 3-13yrs, 01273 503452 (see advert) Lancing College, BN15 0RW, 13-18yrs, 01273 452213 Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton BN2 5RQ, girls 11-18yrs, 01273 667500 Shoreham College, St Julian’s Lane, Shoreham BN43 6YW, mixed, 3-16yrs, 01273 592681 (see advert) SML College, West Rd, Fishersgate BN41 1QH, offering an alternative to schooling for 9-16yrs, 01273 987629 Sompting Abbotts Prep School, Church Lane, Lancing BN15 0AZ, 2-13yrs, 01903 235960 St Christopher’s Hove, a Brighton College School, boys & girls 4-13yrs, 01273 735404 The Drive Prep School, Hove BN3 6GE, 7-16yrs, 01273 738444 The Montessori Place, Hove BN3 3ER, 18mths-18yrs, 01273 773764 Windlesham School & Nursery, 190 Dyke Rd, Brighton BN1 5AA, 3-11yrs, 01273 553645
Out of School Clubs >more online
Starfish Kids Club, Hove: St Andrews, Cottesmore; Brighton: St Paul’s, St Bart’s, 4-11yrs, 07941 525291 (see advert)
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Holiday Schemes & Activities >more online
>see online
High Sports Climbing Centre, indoor climbing activities for everyone, 4yrs+, 0345 3631177 (see advert p.15) Yellowave Beach Sports, beach volleyball, Easter/ Summer holidays, June/ Oct/Feb half-term, yellowave.co.uk (see advert p.17)
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Lancing Prep Hove
The Droveway, Hove, East Sussex BN3 6LU T 01273 503 452 E LPHadmissions@lancing.org.uk
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A - Z of Sport & Leisure for 5 years old to Teens
A - Z of Sport & Leisure Arts & Crafts > more online
Art Classes run by Suzie Poyntz, Queens Park, 8-11yrs, Wed 3.305pm, 07766 135986 Art-K Hove, Hpve, classes for 6-16yrs, after school, weekend clubs, holiday workshops, 07826 152206 Luna Moon Mosaic, parent & child mosaic classes, Stanmer Craft Museum, Stanmer Park, weekends, 07760 228501 Popolo Ceramico Brighton & Hove, paint-your-own pottery at home with our home delivered kits, 07564 773921 (see advert p.6) Sketchup Art Club, Brighton, after school & holidays, 7-12yrs, 07947 333540 The Painting Pottery Café, 31 North Rd BN1 1YB, pottery painting, taster throwing, baby footprints, 01273 628952 Workshops for the Imagination, after school art club, 75 Islingword Rd BN2 9SL, 5-11yrs, 07939 482361
Beach Sports
Yellowave Beach Sports, café, beach games, volleyball, tag games, footvolley, club house hires, yellowave.co.uk (see advert p.17)
Climbing
Boulder Brighton, Portslade, tasters, clubs courses & parties, 7-15yrs, family sessions, 01273 422408 Hatt Adventures, fun-filled family outdoor climbing day out, 8yrs+, 01273 358359 High Sports Climbing Centre, Withdean Sports Complex, indoor climbing activities for everyone, 4yrs+, 0345 3631177 (see advert)
Dance & Drama >more online
ACT, professional theatre training & kid’s drama school, 6-18yrs, Kemptown, 01273 818266 Alta Academy of Dance, RAD ballet, jazz, PBT, Brighton & Hove, 3yrs+, 07876 492899 Amazonas Capoeira, Brazilian dance, 7yrs+, 07919 586299 Art of Dance, Hove, ballet, street dance & Bollywood, 5yrs+, 07976 068989 B Starz, Brighton Girls & Lancing Prep, musical theatre, 5-16yrs, 07766 011695 Boys’ Movement Classes, developing confidence through movement, The Dance Space, 5yrs+, southeastdance.org.uk Brighton Ballet School, ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, acrobatic arts, Hove, 2½yrs-adult, 07595 303180 Brighton School of Samba, drumming, percussion & dance, all ages, info@brightonschoolofsamba.org.uk Brighton Theatre Group Youth, musical theatre productions, 07980 266660
Dance Art Studio, Fiveways/ Preston Park: ballet, tap, modern, classical, jazz, contemporary, 3yrs+, 07709 324160 Drama Queens: drama, youth theatre, modern jazz, tap & musical theatre. Groups, private exams, 07952 844537 East Sussex Dance, Patcham & Falmer: Disco & Street Dance; Ballroom & Latin, 07901 962163 Get Creative in Brighton, Patcham Methodist Hall, monthly drama & dance, 5-11yrs, Sat 9.3011am, 07967 633438 Hayden Dance, Telscombe. Cliffs, ballet, tap, modern/jazz, 3-18yrs, 07484 171256 Italia Conti Performing Arts, acting, LAMDA, musical theatre, jazz, singing, Sat, 3-17yrs, 07956 890307 JustDance Academy, Southwick, Miloak, Hangleton: freestyle & contemporary, 3yrs+, 07777 692632 LCAS School of Theatre Arts, gymnastic dance, jazz, street, drama, singing, Rottingdean & Peacehaven, @LCAS.uk Premier Dance Academy, freestyle, Hove & Portslade, 3yrs+, 07919 687600 PW Performers: street, contemporary, commercial, musical theatre, drama, tricks & flips, 4-15yrs, 07972 416947 Rox School of Dance & Drama, Hove, ballet, tap, modern, jazz, LAMDA, 01273 231329 South East Dance, The Dance Space, Children Flamenco, Mon, 4yrs+; Project Female Fusion: street dance/contemporary, 9yrs+, southeastdance.org.uk Stage Studio Theatre School, acting, singing & dancing, Brighton Youth Centre, Sat am, 6-16yrs, 07907 477135 Stagecoach Brighton, performing arts, Varndean School, Sat, 4-18yrs, 07920 115060 Stagecoach Performing Arts Hove, 4-18yrs, Fri pm, Sat & Sun am, 01273 258318 (FREE taster sessions, see advert) Streetfunk, streetdance classes, 4-18yrs, Brighton, Hove & Shoreham, 01273 308 525 The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts, Southwick Centre, 4-18yrs, Sat am, free taster, 07787 995667 The Theatre Workshop, Brighton, Fri & Sat schools: classes in dancing, singing & acting, 4-21yrs, 01273 733736 The Young Actors Group, small group, focussed fun and professionally run weekly acting classes, 07709 446816 Windmill Young Actors, actor training & youth theatre company, Hove & Brighton venues, 5-21yrs, 07932 776114
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A-Z Sport & Leisure
Swimming & Scuba >more online
Aqua Swim, Surrenden pool, Brighton, 2yrs-adult, Fri, Sat, Sun classes, 07702 075091 Aquanauts Swimming School, Hove, 4mths+, 07957 364534 Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club, 7yrs+, life guard training, water-awareness programmes, brightonslsc.org Brighton Swimming School, Brighton Swimming Centre, Eastern Rd, 1yrs+, 01273 434400 King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, lane swimming, swimming lessons 4mths+, free swimming for U16yrs, 01273 290290 Patcham Water Survival Group, Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Rd, 4½yrs+, 07554 373607 Penguins Swimming School, Lancing College for all ages & abilities & intensive holiday courses, penguinswimlessons.co.uk Prince Regent Swimming Complex, Church St BN1 1YA, lessons, lane swimming, aquafit + fun sessions, 01273 685692 Puddle Ducks Baby & Pre-school Swimming: Hilton Metropole, Brighton; Herons Dale, Shoreham, 01892 617246 Ridgeside Pool, private pool hire on an hourly basis for a swim with your family/friends, ridgesidepool.co.uk RLSS, King Alfred Life Saving Club, 11yrs+, Thu evening 8-10pm, kalsc@btinternet.com Seriously FUN Swimming School, term-time, Brighton & Lancing 5-12yrs, 01273 950015 (see advert) Shiverers Swimming Club based at King Alfred Centre & Lancing College, 4yrs-masters, shiverers.co.uk Sinclair’s Swimming School, parent & baby classes, children & adult lessons, pool parties, 01273 583760 St Luke’s Swimming Pool, BN2 9ZE, lessons, lane swimming & fun sessions, 01273 602385 Wadurs Swimming Pool, 5 lane 25m x 10m swimming pool, Shoreham, 01903 905050 Water Babies, swimming classes in & around Brighton & Mid Sussex 7 days a week, 0-4yrs, 01273 552454 WetWetWet Swim School, expert ASA/STA tuition for all abilities: Brighton, Hove & Patcham venues, 01273 388247
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Places to Visit
Table Tennis
Brighton Table Tennis Club Juniors, Kemptown, 5yrs+, brightontabletennisclub.com Hollingbury Table Tennis Club, Bevendean Primary School, 8yrs+, hollingburyttc@gmail.com Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, casual bookings, 01273 622266 Portslade Sports Centre, casual bookings, 01273 411100 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Whitehawk, table tennis, casual bookings, 01273 694281
PLACES TO VISIT IN & AROUND BRIGHTON
Tennis
>more online
Badgers Tennis Club, Kemptown, junior coaching & holiday camps, 5yrs+, 07805 649342 Brighton & Hove Tennis, Sat am 4-12yrs, Sports Direct Fitness Hove; holiday camps, see website David Ince Tennis, St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove, tots tennis (3yrs) to adults + parent & baby session, 07900 410123 Dyke Park Tennis Club, memberships, after school & holiday coaching, 5yrs+, 07787647357 Grasshoppers Lawn Tennis Club, The Drive, Hove, junior & family memberships, 01273 771934 King Alfred Tennis Club, Kingsway, Hove, junior membership fees, admin@kingalfredtennishove.co.uk Kingsway Tennis Courts, to pay & play, contact, 01273 292704 Pavilion & Avenue Tennis Club, Hove, coaching squads & camps, 3yrs+ all levels, 01273 506087 Saltdean Tennis Club, junior memberships, coaching & holiday courses, 01273 305684 Withdean Sports Complex, Tennis Academy, indoor & outdoor tennis courts, holiday courses, 2-15yrs, 01273 542100
Volleyball
Yellowave Beach Sports Venue: beach volleyball clubs, March-Oct, Wed 5-7yrs, Thu 8yrs+, Fri 12yrs+, yellowave.co.uk (see advert p.17) Find the full listing online, scan QR code or visit: thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/ brighton-hove/directory/ a-z-of-sport-and-leisure/
Beacon Bikes Albourne BN6 9BQ, electric & conventional mountain bike hire, cafe; dogfriendly, all-weather football pitch, safe for kids to cycle & play, Booth Museum of Natural History, Dyke Rd BN1 5AA, quirky celebration of natural history, children’s activities, FREE. Brighton Fishing Museum, Kings Road Arches BN1 1NB, Sussex fishing boat, plus prints, photos & fishing memorabilia, FREE. Brighton Footgolf, Hove BN3 8EB, game involving kicking a football into a hole in as few kicks as possible, 9- or 18-hole available, 3yrs+. Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Royal Pavilion BN1 1EE, history of Brighton, pottery, fashion & more, children activities, mostly FREE. Brighton Sea Life Centre Marine Parade, the world’s oldest operating aquarium with over 1,500 creatures. Brighton Toy & Model Museum, Trafalgar St, BN1 4EB, 10,000+ toys & models, incl 2 working model railways. Brighton Karting at Q Leisure, Albourne, outdoor karting for 8yrs+. Brighton Marina, bowling, cinema, children’s rides, mini-golf, boat trips, events and more, FREE Christmas event 17-20 Dec (see advert p.5 & box p.18). Brighton Palace Pier, amusement arcades, rides, indoor play area for children over 0.9m & U0.9m.
Brighton Zip, Madeira Drive, longest zip wire on the South Coast, 300m long run down Brighton beach, 24m drop zone, tandem ride, Sat/Sun 12-6pm, 6yrs+. Brighton i360, 162m tower with viewing pod climbing to 138m, 360° views of the Sussex coastline up to 26 miles, Breakfast & Santa flights. Butterfly Gardens at Middleton Common Farm, Ditchling, free flying butterflies from all over the world. Devil’s Dyke, Poynings BN1 8YJ, longest, deepest & widest ‘dry valley’ in the UK. Ditchling Beacon, 2nd highest point in the South Downs NP, great views across the Weald. Globalls, Brighton Marina, 12-hole indoor themed-ultraviolet crazy golf course. Hollywood Bowl Brighton, Brighton Marina, 26 bowling lanes, amusement area, Hollywood Diner & bar. Hove Lagoon Fun Play, mini golf, trampolines, bouncy castle, children's rides, open weekends. Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf, Madeira Drive, two 18-hole minigolf courses, beach view, roof terrace café. Jurassic Beach adventure golf, Kingsway, Hove, fun & challenging Jurassic-themed 18-hole mini-golf & coffee shop. Hove Museum & Art Gallery, toys, cinema, local history & fine art, children’s activities, FREE. Hove Park almost 40 acres of open grass, mature trees & recreational facilities, playground, climbing rock, trim trail, café. Paradox Place Brighton House of Illusions & Wonders, North Laine, 4 floors to explore, full of fun, family-friendly photo opportunities, escape rooms, Christmas Grottos 2022. Pier Pressure Escape Rooms, Brighton’s biggest escape rooms venue with 5 top rated games to choose from, 12yrs+. Preston Park BN1 6HN, largest urban park in the city, playground, large rockery, walled garden,cafés.
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Puzzle Parade Brighton, interactive outdoor treasure hunt in the heart of Brighton, 6yrs+. Queens Park, wildlife garden, grade II listed clock tower built in 1915, playground, tennis courts, café. Rampion Offshore Wind Visitor Centre, Kings Road Arches, east from i360, hands-on exhibitions, interactive displays, games, videos & 360˚ VR experience taking you out to the wind farm, toddler sessions & holiday activities, 10am-4pm, Free entry (see advert). Royal Pavilion Brighton, built between 1787 & 1823, exotic oriental appearance both inside & out. Royal Pavilion Ice Rink, runs until 3rd Jan (see competition p.16). Stanmer Park, Falmer, park, walks, football pitches, village, home to Earthship Brighton & One Garden. St Ann’s Well Gardens, scented garden for the visually impaired, pond, playground, the Garden Cafe Undercliff Walk just over 5km from Brighton Marina to Saltdean, for both cyclists & pedestrians. Upside Down House, Kings Rd Arches Brighton, museum of illusions incl. a variety of designed rooms. Yellowave Beach Sports, Brighton beach, beach volleyball, beach soccer, tag rugby, clubhouse for hire & private parties (6yrs+), sand pit, cafe, seasonal events: Christmas Grotto (see advert).
PLACES TO VISIT FURTHER AFIELD
Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel, collection of listed buildings, vintage vehicles, rural crafts, events throughout the year. Ardingly Reservoir nr Haywards Heath, walks & limited cycling. Ashdown Forest Centre Wych Cross RH18 5JP, once a Norman deer hunting forest, free public access space & the ‘home’ of Winnie the Pooh. Beachy Head Countryside & Visitor Centre walks, shop & breath-taking views. Blackberry Farm near Lewes BN8 6JD. Home to over 200 friendly animals, outdoor play area.
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Borde Hill Garden Haywards Heath RH16 1XP, 17-acre garden, woodland walks, playground, zip wire & holiday themed trails, seasonal events <new> open this winter. British Wildlife Centre Surrey RH7 6LF, over 40 British animals incl. red squirrel, otters, foxes & deers. Cuckmere Valley & Seven Sisters Country Park, between Seaford & East Dean, 2 chalk cliffs, stunning views on the Seven Sisters, meandering river valley, rock pooling, cycling to the beach & canoeing on the meanders. From there walk to or visit Burling Gap. Drusillas Park off the A27, BN26 5QS, zoo, interactive displays, adventure playgrounds, ride, restaurants, cafes, Christmas events. Fishbourne Roman Palace nr Chichester PO19 3QR, Roman palace with the largest mosaics in the UK. Friston Forest Exceat, walks, cycling, mountain biking, children’s play area. Knockhatch Adventure Park Hailsham BN27 3GD, animals, falconry, indoor soft play, outdoor playgrounds & more, Christmas Grotto (see advert). Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, 1,000 year old Norman Castle, views across Sussex from the top, museum of Archaeology. Michelham Priory, nr Hailsham BN27 3QS, foundations of the 13th century priory, moated gardens, water mill & play area (seasonal events). Nymans House & Gardens NT, Handcross, RH17 6EB, natural play trail, lovely woods, Christmas events (see advert p.3). Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux BN27 1RN, handson science with 100+ interactive exhibits, telescope tours, events. Out of Bounds, Angmering BN16 4NB, Clip n’ Climb, bowling, softplay, footgolf, laser tag, adventure golf. Peacehaven Sky High, Peacehaven BN10 8JQ, wall to wall interconnected trampolines, toddler bounce, open sessions 5yrs+.
Railway Land Nature Reserve Lewes BN7 2FG, meadowland & woodland reclaimed from the old rail yards, wheelchair accessible. Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare nr Ringmer BN8 5AJ, charity giving animals a better life through rehoming, rehabilitation & sanctuary, café, shop & activities, FREE. Seaford Head Local Nature Reserve BN25 4JQ, Downland, cliffs, grassland & shingle beach, views of the Seven Sisters & Cuckmere Valley. Sheffield Park & Garden NT TN22 3QX, informal landscape garden laid, family activities & woodland play trail. South Downs Planetarium & Science Centre, Chichester, volunteer-run educational, open to the public, check website for dates. Standen Standen House & Garden NT, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE, Arts & Crafts family home with Morris & Co interiors, great views, woodland walks & play area, Christmas events (see advert p.3). Tilgate Park Crawley RH10 5PQ. Outdoor play area, hedge maze, cafe, woodland & lakeside walks, & Tilgate Nature Centre, BIAZAaccredited zoo. Wakehurst Gardens & Millennium Seed Bank, Ardingly, ‘Kew in the Country’, botanical gardens, walks, adventurous trails, natural play spaces, Millennium Seed Bank, café & gift shop. Glow Wild, winter lantern trail (see competition for winter 2023 p.19).
Washbrooks Family Farm, BN6 9EF, animals, tractor rides, in/ outdoor play areas, tea rooms. Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester PO18 0EU, historic buildings that were dismantled from their original location & reassembled, woodland walks, picnic areas & farm animals. Woods Mill Nature Reserve Henfield BN5 9SD. Sussex Wildlife Trust HQ, nature reserve, woodland, meadows & reed-fringed lake, FREE. WWT Arundel Wetland Centre BN18 9PB, nature reserve, boat safari, adventure playground, & café, weekend & holiday activities, seasonal events.
SOFT PLAY & ROLE PLAY CENTRES Funplex, Bevendean BN2 4JE, indoor soft play adventure centre & laser tag parties, toddler activities. Froggies Indoor Soft Play at Knockhatch, all ages with U3yrs toddler area (see advert). High Places, The Triangle, Burgess Hill RH15 8WA, 16 fun themed climbing experiences. JumpIn Inflatable Fun, Burgess Hill RH15 9TL, soft play & parties. Mouse Trap, Downs Leisure Centre Seaford, inflatable course (2-11yrs), Fri 4pm to Mon 2pm. Tiny Tim’s, Hangleton Com. Centre BN3 8BW, soft play on 3 levels U9. WRAP Playcentre Central Brighton BN1 3XE, café & multilevel soft play, Mon-Fri am/pm, Sat-Sun am.
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WHAT'S ON This WINTER November Ongoing Brighton Girls Weekly Wednesday Tours* at 10.30 am, 4-18yrs (see back cover). Until 9 January Royal Pavilion Ice Rink*, stunning, child-friendly ice-skating, penguin skate aid for children U1.2m (see competition p.16). Until 22 January Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. 1 November Mile Oak Primary School Open Day*, Portslade, 1.30pm (see advert p.11). 6 November Ovingdean Bonfire Bonanza Beach Clean, monthly, hosted by The Deans Beach & Environment Volunteers, BYO gloves/litter picker, 11am-12.30pm. 7 November Museum Explorers at Hove Museum of Creativity, crafts, story & museum expedition, 10:30 am, free (2-5yrs). 7, 9 November West Hove Infant School Open Day, School Rd site, 9.30/10.45am (see advert p. 12). 8, 10 November West Hove Infant School Open Day, Holland Rd site, 10.45am (see advert p. 12). 10 November Open Day, St Peter’s Community Primary & Nursery School, Portslade-by-Sea, 5pm & every Wed at 10am from 16 Nov onwards, call to book. (see advert p.12). 12 November Skip's Family Workshop - Narnia in Winter*, Theatre Royal, family workshops, 10.30am (5-10yrs).
14 November Museum Explorers at Booth Museum (see 7 November). 16 November West Hove Infant School Open Day, School Rd site, 5pm (see advert p.12). 17 November Mile Oak Primary School Open Day*, Portslade, 9.30am (see advert p.11). West Hove Infant School Open Day, Holland Rd site, 5pm (see advert p.12). 18 November - 24 December Brighton Christmas Festival* & Market,St Peter's Plaza & various locations; Christmas/Grotto* at Paradox Place; Elf Express*, Ironworks Studios. 19 November Cheeki Monkeys Market, The Shoreham Centre, 2nd hand baby/ children's clothes, toys & more, 9.30-11.30am (see advert p.8). Stories with Skip – Rocket to the Moon*, introduction to the Theatre Royal Brighton for little ones (2-4yrs). 19 - 20 November Winter Fair, South of England Showground, Santa's Grotto, local produce & gifts, Christmas Shopping. 19 November - 3 January Christmas at Standen House & Garden NT, lights, decorations & trees, trail & interactive Santa experience (see advert p.3). Christmas at the Royal Pavilion, take a selfie in Queen Victoria’s sleigh & find the festive mice on our family trail (all ages). 21 November Museum Explorers at Hove Museum of Creativity (see 7 Nov). 24 November - 1 January Glow Wild at Wakehurst*, Ardingly, award-winning winter lantern trail (see competition for winter 2023, p.19).
ALL ABOARD ‘ANTLER AIRWAYS’ TO FLY TO SANTA CITY THIS CHRISTMAS 17 - 20 December 2022 Brighton Marina Brighton Marina is exceeding their Christmas offering this year to give parents and children an experience they will never forget. Every Christmas holiday, Brighton Marina offers an exciting and free interactive experience for families. This year, in association with Artpod, Brighton’s leading visual arts company, Brighton Marina will be taking families on an adventure to Santa City, using the in-house Antler Airways! Between 17 - 20 December, children and families will have the opportunity to experience something totally unique. The former Franco Manca’s restaurant on The Boardwalk at the Marina, will be transformed into a free, interactive Christmas Extravaganza, starting in Brighton but ending up at Santa’s House! Children will go straight to Passport control where they meet cabin crew, receive their passport and board the exclusive Antler Airways plane. This spectacular journey takes them to six other destinations in this fantasy world, with stops at Gingerbread Inn, Elves’ Tavern, and Ribbon Alley. They will then continue to the Elves workshop and finally to the Christmas hoopla where participants have all the clues to enable them to find the address of Santa’s grotto! www.brightonmarina.co.uk [see advert p.5]
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26 November - 3 January Christmas at Nymans NT, tales of Beatrix Potter's 'The Tailor of Gloucester' (see advert p.3). 27 November Inclusive Fun Day, monthly last Sun, Moulsecoomb Community. Leisure Centre, 10am-noon. 28 November Mile Oak Primary School Open Day*, Portslade, 9.15am (see advert p.11).
December 3 - 23 December Father Christmas Grotto*, Knockhatch (see advert p.17). 4 December The Snowman & Peter the Wolf*, Brighton Dome, a double bill of family favourites, with live orchestra (see advert p.5). 5 December Museum Explorers at Booth Museum (see 7 November). 6 December The Big Christmas Singalong*, Brighton Dome, feel-good Christmas classics (see advert p.5). 8 December Mile Oak Primary School Open Day*, Portslade, 9.30am (see advert p.11). 10 December Free Festive Fun Day, Brighton Dome, workshops, crafts & activities (see advert p.5).
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11 December Brighton Festival Chorus Christmas Concert*, Brighton Dome, carols & Christmas songs (see advert p.5). 12 December Museum Explorers at Hove Museum of Creativity (see 7 Nov). 16 - 31 December Father Christmas' Grotto*, Yellowave, incl. Christmas activities (see advert p.17). 16 - 31 December Sleeping Beauty - Pantomime*, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham. 17 - 20 December Board 'Antler Airways' to Santa City*, Brighton Marina, free (see box here & advert p.5). 17 - 23 December Pugs of the Frozen North, on Stage!*, Presuming Ed's Coffee House. 17 - 24 December Hulla Balloony Moon Time!*, Komedia, Puppets show, based on the book Pat-A-Cake Baby (2-8yrs) (see advert). 18 - 27 December FiQ!*, Brighton Dome, magical acrobatic feats (see advert p.5). 21 December Burning The Clocks 2022, celebration of the turning of the year. 22 - 23 December Christmas Fun with Music for Aardvarks*, Brighton Unitarian Church, singing, dancing, jamming! 10am (6mths - 4yrs), Book on Happity (see advert p.10).
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22 - 27 December Aladdin*, Brighton Centre, Brighton biggest family pantomime (see competition p.12). 27 - 30 December 2022 Jurassic Live!*, Theatre Royal, follows a team of dino rangers on the hunt for a missing baby dinosaur, 2yrs+. 29 - 30 December Beauty and the Beast*, Brighton Dome, magical Christmas ballet (see advert p.5).
January & Beyond 6 January Mile Oak Primary School Open Day*, Portslade, 1.30pm (see advert p.11). 7 January Discovery Day - Stagecoach Hove*, Arlington CoE Hove, Free tester (4-16yrs), (see advert p.15). 10 January West Hove Infant School Open Day, School Rd site, 9.30am (see advert p.12). 12 January West Hove Infant School Open Day, Holland Rd site, 10.45am (see advert p.12). 22 January Sundae Club*, Royal Theatre, monthly creative fun (2-8yrs+). 28 January Brighton College - Nursery, Pre-Prep & Prep school Open Morning*, 8.30-11am, private tour available, 3-13yrs (see advert p.2).
28 January Shoreham College Whole School Open Day*, 10am-noon, private tour also available, 3-16yrs (see advert p.14) 31 January - 10 February Burgess Hill Girls Whole School & Nursery Open Fortnight*, register via website, 2 1/2 -18yrs (see advert p.13). 4 February Cheeki Monkeys Market (see 19 November & advert p.8). 7 - 8 February Hey Duggee The Live Theatre Show*, Theatre Royal. 18 March Cheeki Monkeys Market (see 19 November & advert p.8). 22 - 23 April Spring Live!, South of England Showground, celebrating the great British outdoors. (see competition p.7). 13 May Lancing Prep Hove Open Morning*, 10am-noon, private tour also available, 3-13yrs (see advert p.14). 26 - 29 May Elderflowers Fields Festival*, Ashdown Forest, family festival (see competition). 17 June Jolly Good Festival*, South of England Showground, the ultimate family day out (6mths-12yrs), (see advert).
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