Mid Sussex Family Grapevine winter 2022

Hey Grandparents… yes that’s you; Grannie, Grandad, Grandma, Grandpa and Grumps, we know it’s really you who look at this magazine, as you're the ones who have the time, since your grown-up children are often too busy with their little ones. Plus, we can tell from the names of the competition entrants that the Pamelas and the Irenes are from a certain era - although we are pretty sure those names will come around again very soon. Since you are very often the ones picking up the magazine, we thought we would start a new section for you. It’s called ‘Silver Grapevine’, we know you don’t all have silver hair...some of you don’t have any hair at all...but it still seems like a good name. We would like Silver Grapevine to become a regular section, with things that you can do with the grandchildren, but also with things that you can do with your friends. So please do let the advertisers know where you saw the adverts. Times are really tough, and if there aren’t enough adverts to cover the printing and distributing costs of this magazine, then you will just have to use Facebook to find out where to go and what's on...and they change how that works all the time…

We have FIVE excellent COMPETITIONS in the autumn/winter issue. Make sure to get your entries in to all of the competitions, so that you have a chance of winning a Family Ticket to the following: The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink, Aladdin at the Brighton Centre, Spring Live!, Elderflower Fields Festival and Glow Wild 2023.

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Toys, Books, Clothes

Gifts

7 Pages UK, bilingual children’s books & world fiction in English for readers aged 8+ facebook.com/7pagesuk

Beading Brilliant, handmade craft kits, self contained, easy to follow beadingbrilliant.co.uk

Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft gift shop ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Nibs and Scribbles, personalised children’s prints & bespoke gifts nibsandscribbles.co.uk

Outdoor Adventure Kit gifts, including bushcraft, navigation, den building, fire-lighting & whittling, Balcombe wildkidscompany.com

PJ and the Hare, clothing, books & gifts for children, Cuckfield pjandthehare.com

The Little Nappy Cake Shop, handmade baby nappy cakes & gifts, Burgess Hill facebook.com/thelittlenappycakeshop

Tracys Little Gift Shop, find your kinder gifts & treats, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill tracyslittlegiftshop.com facebook.com/tracysshop (see advert p15)

Hall Hire

1st Lindfield Scout Hut, Eastern Road lindfieldscouts.org/make-a-booking

Ashdown Forest Centre, rustic barn with basic kitchen, seats approx 40 conservators@ashdownforest.org

Borde Hill, hall with kitchen & large car park, Haywards Heath bordehill.co.uk

Bramble Hall, seats max 60, hall with kitchen, balcombeparishcouncil.com/ bramble-hall

Cuckfield Village Hall, London Lane cuckfield.gov.uk/hall-hire

East Court & Meridian Parish Halls, East Grinstead eastgrinstead.gov.uk/eastcourt/bookings

Fairfield Community Centre, Burgess Hill burgesshillyouth.org/hall-bookings

Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road haywardsheathmethodistchurch.co.uk

Hillians Bar & function room, Burgess Hill Town FC bhtfc.co.uk/bar-hire

Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road hurstpierpoint-pc.gov.uk/venues

Martindale Centre, Horsted Keynes, stgileschurchhorstedkeynes.org.uk/ information/martindale-centre.html

Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Burgess Hill csua.org.uk/ burgesshillmethodistchurch.htm

Parish Room, seats 40, hall & kitchen, balcombeparishcouncil.com/bramblehall

Queen’s Hall, High Street, Cuckfield cuckfield.gov.uk/hall-hire

Scaynes Hill Millennium Village Centre, Lewes Road scayneshillcentre.org

Scout Hall, up to 40 children, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath 07739 902181

St Andrew’s Church Halls, Burgess Hill 01444 232337

St Richard’s Church Hall, Sydney Road, Haywards Heath strichards.co.uk/hall. html

The Henfield Hall henfieldhall.co.uk

The King’s Church, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill 01444 244215

The Old School, Church Street, Cuckfield oldschoolcuckfield.co.uk

The Yews Community Centre, rooms with kitchen, garden & parking, Haywards Heath, 01444 412367 yews@theyewscentre.org.uk facebook.com/theyewscentre

Victory Hall, seats max 180, balcombeparishcouncil.com/bramblehall

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Wivelsfield Green wivelsfieldvillagehall.co.uk

Party Venues

JumpIn Inflatable Fun, fully catered parties for all ages, Burgess Hill jumpinfun.co.uk

Latchetts Farm Creamery, children’s ice cream parties, Heaven Farm, Danehill latchettsfarm.co.uk

Let The Dolphin Leisure Centre, Haywards Heath, organise your party dolphin.placesleisure.org

Let the Kings Centre, East Grinstead organise your party kings.placesleisure.org

Let The Triangle, Burgess Hill organise your party triangle.placesleisure.org

Once Upon a Boutique, princess party packages, Burgess Hill onceuponaboutique.co.uk

Out of Bounds, 0-12yrs, indoor & outdoor parties, Rustington out-of-bounds.co.uk

Sharky’s Soft Play Parties, Henfield Leisure Centre henfieldleisurecentre.co.uk

Washbrooks Family Farm, Hurstpierpoint washbrooks.co.uk

Animal Parties

Animazing, parties, talks & displays with reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, owls & mammals, Reg: AW047 animazing.co.uk (see advert)

Deano’s Snake Shack, fun, educational animal & reptile handling, Reg: LN/201900514,The Mac’s Farm, Ditchling themacsfarm.co.uk/deanos-snake-shack

Magic Parties

Allsortsoffun, scientist, pirate, knight, spy, magic, puppets allsortsoffun.co.uk (see advert)

Andy Hiccup, magic & entertainment andyhiccup.com

Jonathan Cann, magic, Punch & Judy, balloon modelling jonathancann.co.uk

Malcolm the Magician, magic, disco, balloons & games malcolmthemagician.co.uk

Active Parties

Clip ‘n’ Climb parties for up to 16 children, The Triangle, Burgess Hill triangle.placesleisure.org

Get Your Skates On, private parties or at a public session gysoleisure.co.uk JK Parties, 4yrs+ ‘Make a Musical’ & themed parties jktheatrearts.com Kicks Dance, themed dance parties for 3-11yrs kicksdance.co.uk

Learn to Skateboard, parties & lessons learntoskateboard.co.uk

Let’s Dance! 5yrs+, dance or cheerleading parties, Hassocks letsdancehassocks.co.uk

Little Kickers Football Parties, 2-7yrs littlekickers.co.uk

Out of Bounds, 3yrs+, soft play, clip ‘n climb, bowling, laser tag, adventure nets, adventure golf, footgolf out-of-bounds.co.uk

Poi Passion Circus Arts, circus skills workshops & parties poipassion.com Popsteps dance, Zumba & pamper parties popsteps.com

Springfit gymnastics & trampolining parties, 4yrs+, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead springfit.org

Swoove with Amy, tailored parties including dancing, singing, games, face painting & Swoove swoovefitness.com/ instructors/amy-stuttle 07803 610170 facebook.com/SwoovewithAmy

Tiny Tekkers, multisport parties 4-14yrs tinytekkers.com

Counselling & Emotional Support

Beacon House Therapeutic Services & Trauma Team, Cuckfield beaconhouse.org.uk

Childline, help & support for under 19s 0800 1111

Mid Sussex Family Hub, Penn Crescent, Haywards Heath, information, advice & guidance service 01403 229900

Nicola Headley Birth Therapy, specialist support following a difficult birth experience nicolaheadley.com

PANDAS support for pre & postnatal mental health issues & birth trauma pandasfoundation.org.uk

Relate, help with parenting & family life, Haywards Heath 01273 697997

Volunteer for Time 4 Children listening course time4children.org.uk

First Aid Training for Parents & Carers

Andersson First Aid Training, private inhome baby & child courses anderssonfirstaidtraining.co.uk

Baby & Child first aid classes, 2 hour class covering CPR, choking minifirstaid.co.uk

Baby/child emergency first aid, 2hr courses for family & friends in your home/venue facebook.com/LifePerformance-First-Aid-Training

Brinley First Aid Training, for nurseries, preschools, charities & all groups, special local rates available, all levels brinleyfirstaidtraining.co.uk 01293 420963

Daisy First Aid, classes across Sussex or online daisyfirstaid.com

To Baby & Beyond, first aid classes for parents & carers tobabyandbeyond.com/ first-aid-training/babyfirstaid

Fertility & Conception

Fertility Reflexology, member of The association of Reproductive Reflexologists heavenlysouls.co.uk

Fountain Therapies, homeopathy can support you through all the stages of looking to start a family fountaintherapies.co.uk

International College of Oriental Medicine Clinic, specialist acupuncture for fertility, East Grinstead icomclinic.org

Nicola Headley Fertility Coach, specialist support for women & couples on their fertility journey nicolaheadley.com

Rosie Weston Nutrition, specialising in preconception fertility & pregnancy care, East Grinstead rosiewestonnutrition.co.uk

Sandy Christiansen Fertility Coach, providing expert IVF & fertility support sandychristiansen.com

Midwives & Doulas

Angie Bowles, full care or single appointments, including complex pregnancy, fully insured for home birth walkingwithyou.org.uk

Becky Warn, postnatal doula, practical, emotional & informational support beckywarnpostnatal.co.uk

Emma Mills, private midwife for antenatal & postnatal care, one-off appointments & packages emmamillsmidwife.com

Lydia Retusch-Webb, Your Birth Choice, doula care, birth & postnatal yourbirthchoice.co.uk

Sarah Syms, midwife & antenatal/ postnatal massage therapist sootheababy.co.uk

Antenatal Classes & Support

ABumpsABaby antenatal classes with registered midwives, Burgess Hill & Haywards Heath abumpsababy.com

Angie Bowles, midwife, antenatal appointments, home birth plans, NIPT (Harmony) & fetal rhesus tests walkingwithyou.org.uk

Daisy Birthing Classes & Active Birth Workshops to prepare for your positive birth 07485 146207 thedaisyfoundation.com/jo-hill

Hypnotherapy Solutions Sussex, hypnobirthing classes, Haywards Heath hypnotherapysolutionssussex.co.uk Lushtums prepare for birth & baby courses, for a positive birth experience & transition into parenthood lushtums.co.uk

Midwife-led pregnancy, fertility & gynaecology scanning, Haywards Heath thescanningroom.co.uk

The Wise Hippo Sussex, hypnobirthing with a practising midwife & qualified hypnotherapist thewisehipposussex.co.uk

Antenatal & Postnatal Exercise

Bumps Babies & Beyond Personal Training, online postnatal exercise classes facebook.com/ bumpsbabiesandbeyondPT

Daisy Baby Tinies, baby massage & mum & baby yoga, the one where you can figure this out together, 6wks-4/5mths 07485 146207 thedaisyfoundation.com/jo-hill Louise Cornish Fitness, pre/postnatal specialist, 1-2-1 in-person & online coaching, plus ‘Mum Fit’ group classes 07786 331402 louisecornishfitness.com

Lushtums pregnancy & mum & baby yoga, to prepare for birth, stay calm & fit, & postnatal to regain core strength safely lushtums.co.uk

Mini Splashers, parent & baby swimming lessons in warm, private pool, East Grinstead facebook.com/ minisplashersswimschool

Parent & baby group cycling, The Dolphin dolphin.placesleisure.org

Parent & baby group cycling, The Triangle, Burgess Hill triangle.placesleisure.org

Pre & postnatal Pilates classes with a chartered physio therapy-centre.net

Pre/postnatal personal trainer, 1-2-1 individualised programmes 07873 986625

Pregnancy & postnatal massage, core & pelvic floor, diastasis, C-section recovery musclebalancemassage.com

Prenatal & postnatal Aqua Yoga, stretch, strengthen & relax in warm pool, Hassocks theblissfulgroup.co.uk Ruth Polden, pre & postnatal yoga, Forest Row ruthpolden.com

Singing Mamas Choir, friendly informal choir group for mums; babies & children welcome singingmamaschoir.com

Sona Studio, barre & Pilates studio in Lindfield offering pre & postnatal classes sonastudio.co.uk

Swoove with Esther, gentle, fun fitness classes where you sing along to the music swoovefitness.com/instructors/ esther-featherstone

Complementary Therapy for Babies

Fountain Therapies, homeopathic remedies are safe & helpful for labour & the postnatal & formative years fountaintherapies.co.uk

James Bibby & Associates, Registered Paediatric Osteopaths jamesbibbyandassociates.com

Osteopath specialising in babies, Tracey Cambridge sussex-cranial.co.uk

Sleeping Bunnies, professional sleep clinic & consultancy sleeping-bunnies.co.uk

The Perrymount Clinic, mother & baby support clinic, cranial osteopathy, private midwife theperrymount.com

Baby Equipment

Funmi, sustainable maternity, breastfeeding & feminine products shopfunmi.com (see advert)

Sweet Wrappers, baby sling library, carrying consultancy & postnatal doula services sweetwrappers.co.uk

Baby Massage

Daisy Baby Tinies, baby massage & yoga, the one where you can figure this out together, 6wks-4/5mths 07485 146207

thedaisyfoundation.com/jo-hill Sootheababy, baby massage classes by midwife & certified instructor sootheababy.co.uk

Tuesday’s Child Baby Massage & Yoga, Haywards Heath, 07918 817085 tuesdayschildbabymassageandyoga. co.uk

Fostering & Adoption

Cornerways Fostering Services, foster carers urgently needed for children 0-18yrs cornerways.org Diagrama Fostering diagramafostering.org.uk

Five Rivers Child Care need short-term & long-term foster carers in Sussex for children & young people five-rivers.org 0330 162 6381

Fostering, give a local child a family, West Sussex County Council westsussex.gov.uk/fostering

West Sussex County Council Adoption South East adoptionsoutheast.org.uk

shopfunmi

www.shopfunmi.com amazon.co.uk/funmi

Wearable breast pumps Reusable milk storage bags Shea butter nipple balm

Funmi wearable single or double rechargeable breast pumps come with 240ml milk collection cups that are worn in-bra, so mums can pump hands free and keep their clothes on - 2 sizes of silicone breast shield available

Wellness & Complementary Healthcare

Be You & Thrive, deep self coaching for women, mothers & girls, support to know your truth & be fully empowered beyouthrive.com

College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM), courses & training in natural therapies, East Grinstead naturopathy-uk.com

Family Chiropractic Sussex, Old Station House, East Grinstead familychiropractic.clinic

Fountain Therapies, homeopathy provides subtle, gentle help with seasonal ailments, with remedies tailored to your needs fountaintherapies.co.uk Homeopathy, for natural & effective relief from acute & chronic ailments kateleppardhomeopathy.co.uk Hypnotherapy Solutions Sussex, Haywards Heath hypnotherapysolutionssussex.co.uk ICOM, acupuncture, massage, psychotherapy & counselling, low cost student clinic, East Grinstead icomclinic.org

Natural Sleep Remedies, helping you sleep better & combat snoring...naturally, for all ages naturalsleepremedies.com Nimbus Clinics, chiropractic care for babies & women during & after pregnancy nimbusclinics.com Physio Therapy Centre, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill therapy-centre.net Singing Mamas for ALL women (children welcome), Friday am, Wivelsfield Green singingmamas.org

Additional Needs

Albion in the Community SEND Football Club, 6yrs+ Burgess Hill albioninthecommunity.org.uk Auditory Verbal UK, helping deaf babies & children communicate avuk.org Bluebird Community Transport, ctsussex.org.uk/our-charities/bluebirdcommunity-partnership

Burgess Hill Library, multi-sensory Story magic SEND, 2.30-3.15, 2nd Sat of the month westsussex.gov.uk/find-mynearest/library

Chailey Heritage School, 3-19yrs chf.org.uk/school.html

Disability Access East Grinstead Area, all ages facebook.com/www.egaccess.co.uk Fish & Bricks pre-school, Station Road, Burgess Hill fishandbricks.co.uk

Haywards Heath Library, multi-sensory Story magic SEND, 2.30-3.15, last Sat of the month westsussex.gov.uk/find-mynearest/library

Jigsaw Occupational Therapy, assessment & sensory integration therapy centre jigsaw-ot.co.uk

Kangaroos charity for children & young adults with learning disabilities, Haywards Heath kangaroos.org.uk London Dyslexia Network, assessment, tuition, advice, South East area londondyslexianetwork.org

Out of Bounds, 4yrs+, bowling, Clip ‘n Climb, soft play, adventure golf, footgolf, Rustington out-of-bounds.co.uk

Riding for the Disabled, South East Region rda-southeastregion.org.uk Seahorses Swimming Club, teens upwards, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath facebook.com/seahorsesswimclub

SEN swim lessons, Saturday am, The Triangle, Burgess Hill triangle.placesleisure.org

SEND Forest School for children up to 12yrs, East Grinstead naturenurturesussex.com

SEND Information Advice & Support Service facebook.com/WSSENDIAS

Signposts drop in centre for anyone with learning difficulties, Burgess Hill signpostsmidsussex.org.uk

The Disabilities Trust, Burgess Hill thedtgroup.org

Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill windmillsplaygroup.co.uk

Woodlands Meed, for children 2-19yrs with multiple learning difficulties, Burgess Hill woodlandsmeed.co.uk

Baby & Toddler Groups

Baby Sensory, 0-13mths, East Grinstead babysensory.com/tunbridgewells

Baby Sensory, baby development classes, East Grinstead babysensory.com

Baby Sensory, baby development classes, The Old School, Cuckfield babysensory.com

Little Footsteps, non-mobile babies, term time, pre-booking essential, The King’s Church, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill little.footsteps@tkc.org.uk

Music Bus, 0-4yrs, Haywards Heath & Cuckfield musicbus.com/mid-sussex Toddler Sense, 13mths-4yrs, East Grinstead toddlersense.com/tunbridgewells

Signing for Babies & Toddlers

Sing & Sign East Grinstead, learn baby sign language through song & communicate with your babies & toddlers singandsign.co.uk

Sing & Sign, Haywards Heath & Bolnore Village singandsign.co.uk

Toddlers Monday am

Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, The Dolphin dolphin.placesleisure.org

Burgess Hill Library, Rhyme time, under 5s, 10-10.30 & 11-11.30 westsussex.gov. uk/find-my-nearest/library

Cuckoos Toddler Group, 0-3yrs, Mondays 9.30-11am term time, The Old School, Cuckfield 07379 661653 Daisy Baby Tinies, 6wks-5mths, Daisy Baby Wrigglers, 4/5mths9/10mths, Burgess Hill 07485 146207 thedaisyfoundation.com/jo-hill East Grinstead Library, Rhyme time, under 5s, 10-10.30 & 11-11.30 westsussex.gov.uk/find-my-nearest/ library

Little Stars, 10-11.30, Jubilee Community Centre, East Grinstead jcceg.co.uk/018s/ages-0-4

Baby Groups • Toddler Timetable

Noah’s Ark, mobile babies/pre-schoolers, term time, pre-booking essential, The King’s Church, Burgess Hill noahs.ark@tkc.org.uk

Okey Cokey Toddler Group, 10-11.30 term time, United Reformed Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill allsaintsburgesshillurc.org/youth

St Augustine’s Parent & Toddler Group, 9-10.30am, term time, St Augustines School, Scaynes Hill just drop in Stay & Play at The Acorns, 10-12pm, 0-4yrs with parents/childminders, Westmeston nr Ditchling theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com

The Sanctuary, 9.30-11.30, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre facebook.com/TheSanctuaryaplacetobe

Whoosh Messy Play sessions for parent & child, 9.30-10.30am, Haywards Heath whooshlearning.co.uk

Toddlers Monday pm

Sunbeams, 1.15-2.45, St Andrew’s Parish Hall, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill standrewsbh.org.uk/groups/children

Toddlers Tuesday am

Active Bounce & Play, under 5s, Kings Centre, East Grinstead kings.placesleisure.org

Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, The Dolphin dolphin.placesleisure.org Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, The Triangle, Burgess Hill triangle.placesleisure.org

Fairfield Toddler Group, 9.30-11.30, Cricket Pavilion, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint just drop in

Family Fun, 9.30-11.30 term time, Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead trinitymethodist.org.uk

Hassocks Library, Rhyme time, under 5s, 9.30-10am westsussex.gov.uk/find-mynearest/library

Haywards Heath Library, under 5s, Rhyme Time, 9.45-10.15 & 11-11.30 westsussex.gov.uk/find-my-nearest/ library

Melodymakers, 10am, St Andrew’s Parish Hall, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill standrewsbh.org.uk/groups/children

Mini Notes, The Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead mininotes.co.uk

Music Bugs & Baby Bugs, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill kelly@musicbugs.co.uk

Parent & Toddler Club, 10-11.30, term time, Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, just drop in haywardsheathmethodistchurch.co.uk

Stepping Stones, 0-3yrs, 10-11.30, Lindfield United Reformed Church lindfieldurc.org.uk

Tiny Treehoppers parent & toddler group, 9.30-11, under 5s, East Grinstead treehoppersfk.com

Toddlers Wednesday am

Burgess Hill Library, Storytime, under 6s, 10.30-11 westsussex.gov.uk/find-mynearest/library

CBC Toddlers, 9.30-11.15 term time, Cuckfield Baptist Church, Polestub Lane cuckfieldbaptistchurch.com/toddlers

First Steps Toddler Group, 9.30-11 term time, above Handcross Hardware 01444 400212

Little Fish Toddler Group 10.15-11.30, 0-3yrs, Gateway Baptist Church, Station Road, Burgess Hill gatewaybaptist.org.uk Mini Notes, The Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead mininotes.co.uk

Mum Fit (babies & toddlers welcome) 10.30-11.30am, Hickmans Lane Rec Ground, Lindfield 07786 331402 louisecornishfitness.com

Noah’s Ark, 10-11.30, term time, The Tiger, Lindfield allsaintslindfield.org Paint & Play, under 5s, The Triangle, Burgess Hill triangle.placesleisure.org Scallywags, 0-3yrs, 9.30-11.15am, United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks hassocks-urc-church.org.uk/clubs

St Paul’s Baby & Toddler Group, 9.1511.15, 0-4yrs, St Augustine’s Room, St Paul’s Church, Hazelgrove Rd, Haywards Heath 01444 473940

Stay & Play at The Acorns, 10-12pm, 0-4yrs with parents/childminders, Westmeston nr Ditchling theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com

Tea & Toys, 10-11.30, St Swithun’s Church Hall, East Grinstead swithun.co.uk/ page/30/children-and-young-people

Whoosh Messy Play sessions for parent & child, 9.30-10.30am, Haywards Heath whooshlearning.co.uk

Toddlers

Thursday am

Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, Kings Centre, East Grinstead kings.placesleisure.org

Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, The Dolphin dolphin.placesleisure.org

Balcombe Baby & Toddler Group, 9.30-11.30 term time, Bramble Hall, 07955 329414

Big Shout, 0-2yrs, 9.30-11.30 term time, Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead trinitymethodist.org.uk

East Grinstead Library, Rhyme time, under 5s, 10-10.30 westsussex.gov.uk/ find-my-nearest/library Henfield Library, Rhyme time, under 5s, 10.15-10.45 westsussex.gov.uk/find-mynearest/library

Tots, 10-11 term time, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath cchh.org.uk/families

West End Wigglers, Presentation Church, Haywards Heath westendwigglers.com

Toddlers Thursday pm

Bumps, Babies & Toddlers, 1-2.30, St Francis Church Hall, Hassocks claytonwithkeymer.org.uk/youth-andchildren

Cygnets, for rising 5s, Feb - July, 12.302.30 term time, West Hoathly Village Hall preschoolchair@gmail.com

Lunch Bunch, 12-2pm term time drop-in lunchtime club, Wivelsfield Church Hall 01444 233937

West End Wigglers, Presentation Church, Haywards Heath westendwigglers.com

Toddlers Friday am

Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, The Triangle, Burgess Hill triangle.placesleisure.org Burgess Hill Library, Rhyme time, under 5s, 9.45-10.15 & 11-11.30 westsussex.gov.uk/findmy-nearest/library

Chatterbox, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, Sussex Road 01444 451480

East Grinstead Library, Toddler time, under 5s, 10-10.30 westsussex.gov.uk/ find-my-nearest/library

Explore! Baby & Toddler Group, 10-11.30 term time, Centre Church, Leylands Rd, Burgess Hill centre-church.uk/churchlife Family Focus, 9.30-12 term time, Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead trinitymethodist.org.uk

Friday Fun, 10-11.30, St Swithun’s Church Hall, East Grinstead swithun.co.uk/ page/30/children-and-young-people Lingfield Little Forest Folk, free Forest School sessions for 18mths - 4yrs, 9.3011am, term time lingfieldcollege.co.uk (see advert p8)

Little Fishes, 9.30-11, St Peters Church, Henfield henfield.org/children-andyoung-people

Little Pelicans Toddler Group, 9.30-10.30, term time, Ardingly College info.ardingly.com/Toddlergroup

Mini Notes, The Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead mininotes.co.uk

Rise Gymnastics, toddler & pre-school, The Dolphin dolphin.placesleisure.org Saplings Baby & Toddler Group, 9.3011.30, upstairs at The Woodside, Bolnore Village just drop in The Baby Station, 0-18mths, 10-12, United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks hassocks-urc-church.org.uk/clubs

Tiny Treehoppers parent & toddler group, 9.15-10.30, under 5s, Borde Hill, Haywards Heath treehoppersfk.com Toddler Club at Great Walstead School, free entry, 10-11am term time, Lindfield, 01444 483528 greatwalstead.co.uk (see advert p8)

Tootsie Time, 9.30-11 term time, West Hoathly Village Hall 07904 102295

West End Wigglers, baby group 9.45 & toddler group 10.45, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill westendwigglers.com

Toddlers Friday pm

Mini Notes, The Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead mininotes.co.uk

Toddlers Saturday am

East Grinstead Library, Storytime, 3-6yrs, 11-11.30 westsussex.gov.uk/find-mynearest/library

Haywards Heath Library, Storytime, under 7s, 10-10.30 westsussex.gov. uk/find-my-nearest/library

Toddlers Sunday am

Sparklers, pre-schoolers, Jubilee Community Centre, East Grinstead jcceg. co.uk/0-18s/ages-0-4

Balcombe

Lindfield Dance School,

BPM Dance Academy, 3-4yrs, urban hip hop, street dance & contemporary classes bpmdanceacademy.co.uk (see advert p12)

Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 3yrs+, ballet, modern theatre, tap, jazz, performance, Burgess Hill drusilladuffilltheatreschool.co.uk (see advert p12)

Kindermusik by Jan, 0-7yrs, classes

Monday - Friday, King’s Church, Burgess Hill kindermusikbyjan.co.uk (see advert)

Walkhouse School of Dance, 2 ½-4yrs, pre-school ballet for girls & boys walkhousedance.com (see advert p12)

West End Wigglers, babies & toddlers, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill westendwigglers.com

Pre-School Sport & Gym

Swoove with Amy, streamed & on demand fitness classes for the whole family 1 hour (£6) or 20 min classes for 4-7yrs (£3) swoovefitness.com/ instructors/amy-stuttle 07803 610170 online.swoovefitness.com/amy Tuesday’s Child Baby Massage & Yoga, Haywards Heath, 07918 817085 tuesdayschildbabymassageandyoga. co.uk

Daycare Nurseries

Acorns Nursery & Forest School, Denmans Lane, Lindfield & Westmeston nr Ditchling theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com

Burgess Hill Nursery, boys & girls, 2½4yrs, Keymer Roadburgesshillgirls.com/ nursery (see advert p3)

Children’s House Montessori Nursery School, 6mths-5yrs, East Grinstead childrenshousenursery.com (see advert)

Cumnor House Sussex, 2yrs+, Danehill cumnor.co.uk (see advert p10)

Handcross Park Nursery School 2-4yrs handcrossparkschool.co.uk (see advert p9)

Lingfield College Nursery, 2yrs+ lingfieldcollege.co.uk (see advert p8)

Oscar Bear Day Care, 0-5yrs, between Albourne & Henfield oscarbear.co.uk (see advert)

Pre-School Nurseries & Playgroups

Badgers Nursery School, Allen Road, Haywards Heath badgersnursery.co.uk

Dicker House Nursery School, 2 ½-5yrs, Burgess Hill dickerhouse.co.uk (see advert)

Hedgehogs Nursery School & forest school, Haywards Heath hedgehogsnurseryschool.co.uk

Honeybees Preschool, 2-5yrs, Plumpton Greenhoneybeespreschool.co.uk (see advert)

Next Step Nursery, The Old School, Cuckfield nextstepnursery.com (see advert)

Platform 3 Playgroup, at Manor Field School, Burgess Hill facebook.com/platform3preschool (see advert)

Playbox Playgroup, open 5 days a week term time, 8.45am - 2.45pm, Methodist Hall, Gloucester Road, Burgess Hill playboxplaygroup.co.uk

Spanish Tuition

Online or face to face lessons with qualified, experienced, native teacher

by qualified, experienced, native teacher

All levels (Primary School, GCSE, A Level, AS & A2, IB, Degree, Business & conversation)

All levels: Primary, GCSE, A Level, AS & A2, IB, Degree, Business & conversation

Call Gloria Sandoval 01444 450199

Spanish Tuition with Gloria

classes

Gloria Sandoval, qualified native Spanish teacher, all levels, online or face to face facebook.com/spanishtuitionwithgloria (see advert)

La Jolie Ronde, Spanish language classes for 3-12yrs lajolieronde.co.uk (see advert)

Rebecca Miller, German tutor 01444 457147

Out of School Clubs

Haywards Heath Library, board & card games, 2-4pm every Monday westsussex.gov.uk/find-my-nearest/ library

Henfield Leisure Centre, breakfast & after school clubs

henfieldleisurecentre.co.uk/work-1/kidsclub

Inkpots writing workshops, 10yrs+, creative writing programmes inkpots.org

Little Lambs Preschool, 5yrs+ Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead littlelambscpn.co.uk

Messy Church, accompanied under 14s, Fridays 4-6pm, Lindfield United Reformed Church lindfieldurc.org.uk/youth

Mini Athletics, themed athletics classes for walking to 7yrs miniathletics.com

Out of Bounds, 4-15yrs, Clip ‘n Climb, Rustington out-of-bounds.co.uk

Pioneer Childcare, breakfast & after school clubs, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill pioneerchildcare.co.uk

Tiny Tekkers, multisport classes for all ages & abilities tinytekkers.com

Wallabies breakfast & after school club, Rawson Hall, Bolney supervisor61. wixsite.com/bolneyunder5sgroup

Yellow Brick Lab, weekly STEM, LEGO® Robotics & Coding workshops, The Dolphin yellowbricklab.co.uk

Holiday Schemes & Activities

Act Too, holiday workshops, Haywards Heath acttooacademy.co.uk

Adam Virgo Academy, football camps for all abilities, 5-12yrs, Hassocks & Henfield adamvirgoacademy.com

All Kids Ltd, 5-11yrs, East Grinstead allkidsltd.co.uk

Ardingly Active provides day & residential holiday camps, theme weeks, sport & swim school activities, Ardingly College ardingly.com

Art Styles Academy, 14th & 15th February 2023 workshops, 10yrs+ East Grinstead artstylesacademy.co.uk

Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, holiday dance camps facebook.com/ BalcombeandLindfieldDanceSchool (see advert p12)

Children’s House Montessori Nursery, holiday club, East Grinstead childrenshousenursery.com (see advert p7)

Go Wild, den building, archery, bushcraft, survival skills & more, Haywards Heath gowildworkshops.org

Henfield Leisure Centre henfieldleisure centre.co.uk/work-1/kids-club

Holiday Day Camps, Kings Centre, East Grinstead kings.placesleisure.org Holiday Day Camps, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath dolphin.placesleisure.org

Holiday Day Camps, The Triangle, Burgess Hill triangle.placesleisure.org

Kudize Club, all day holiday club for 4-11yrs, Hassocks kudizeclubltd.com

Little Lambs Preschool, 5yrs+ Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead littlelambscpn.co.uk

Made & Making sewing workshops, 8yrs+, helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching madeandmaking.co.uk

Out of Bounds Active Kids Holiday Camps during school holidays, all dates available online out-of-bounds.co.uk

Pioneer Holiday Camps, 4-11yrs, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill pioneerchildcare.co.uk

Retreats for children & young people, art & creativity, yoga & relaxation, Koorana Centre, Ardingly thekooranacentre.com

Stagecoach, performing arts workshops, Haywards Heath stagecoach.co.uk

The Art Shed, holiday art workshops for primary & secondary school children, Lindfield theartshed.co.uk

Tiny Tekkers, 5-14yrs, multisport camps tinytekkers.com

Wallabies holiday club, Rawson Hall, Bolney supervisor61.wixsite.com/ bolneyunder5sgroup

DANCE

High Places, 16 themed climbing walls, 4yrs+, The Triangle triangle.placesleisure.org

Out of Bounds, 4yrs+, Clip ‘n Climb, Adventure Nets, Rustington out-of-bounds.co.uk

Dance & Drama

Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, ballet, tap & modern facebook.com/ BalcombeandLindfieldDanceSchool (see advert)

BPM Dance Academy, urban hip hop, street dance & contemporary dance classes bpmdanceacademy.co.uk (see advert)

Badminton

Badminton, 5yrs+, The Dolphin dolphin.placesleisure.org

FastStep Badminton Academy, junior section, Haywards Heath faststepbadminton.co.uk

Hassocks Badminton Club Under 18s hassocksbadmintonclub.co.uk

Racket Pack junior badminton, term time, The Triangle, Burgess Hill triangle.placesleisure.org

Climbing

Blackland Farm, rock climbing, boulder wall, zipwire & abseiling, East Grinstead girlguidingactivitycentres.org.uk/centre

Broadstone Warren Scout Site & Activity Centre, climbing & abseiling, Forest Row 01342 822573

Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 3-19yrs, ballet, modern theatre, tap, jazz, performance, Burgess Hill drusilladuffilltheatreschool.co.uk (see advert)

Walkhouse School of Dance, imperial classical ballet, modern theatre, tap & Pilates, Burgess Hill walkhousedance.com (see advert)

Football

Adam Virgo Academy, 5-14yrs, Hassocks & Henfield adamvirgoacademy.com

Burgess Hill Town FC, juniors bhtfcjuniors.co.uk

Cuckfield Cosmos Football Club, girls Under 6s & upwards cuckfieldcosmosfc.co.uk

East Grinstead Town Football Club, Under 8s upwards egtfc.co.uk

Forest Row Junior Football Club, Under 6s & upwards frjfc.org.uk

Little Kickers, football training, Burgess Hill & Haywards Heath

Little Kickers, under 7s, Sunday am, Kings Centre, East Grinstead kings.placesleisure.org

Gymnastics & Trampolining

Gymnastics & trampolining, 4yrs+, The Triangle, Burgess Hill triangle.placesleisure.org

Gymnastics & trampolining, term time only, 4yrs+, The Dolphin dolphin.placesleisure.org

Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club, 3-16yrs, Village Centre hurstpierpointgym.co.uk

Rise Gymnastics 4yrs+ & trampolining 5yrs+ term time only, Kings Centre, East Grinstead kings.placesleisure.org

Springfit gymnastics & trampolining, 2yrs+, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead springfit.org

Stars Gym Club, Henfield starsgymclub.co.uk

Sussex Springers Trampoline Club, Hassocks sussexspringers.co.uk

Martial Arts

Burgess Hill Taekwon-Do martialarts-burgesshill.co.uk

Diddy Deshi traditional karate, 5-7yrs ryushinkan.co.uk/karate-classes/diddydeshi

Fortitude Taekwondo, 3yrs+, Haywards Heath & East Grinstead tkd4u.co.uk

Karl James Taekwondo, 3yrs+, East Grinstead karljamestaekwondo.co.uk

Kinetics Fight Academy, mixed martial arts, 5yrs+, East Grinstead kfagym.com

Matt Fiddes Martial Arts, learning martial arts, respect & discipline, Haywards Heath & East Grinstead facebook.com/ mrwain.mattfiddes (see advert)

Mid Sussex Martial Arts School, Juniors msmas.org

Renshinkan Karate Do, Burgess Hill, H Heath, Cuckfield, Danehill, Ditchling, Hassocks, Ardingly, Scaynes Hill, Turners Hill renshinkankarate-england.org.uk (see advert)

Sama Southeast, 4yrs+, karate & kickboxing samasoutheast.co.uk

White Crane Academy whitecraneacademy.com

Zanshin Wado-ryu Karate Club, 8yrs+, Burgess Hill zanshinwado.co.uk

Music Shops, Choirs & Orchestras

All Saints Children’s Choir, Friday pm term time, Lindfield allsaintslindfield.org

Burgess Hill Marching Youth, no prior experience necessary bhmy.org

Forest Row Orchestra, welcoming new players, young & old. Grade 4 standard & above 07525 127025

Haywards Heath Sinfonietta, welcoming new players, young & older, Grade 4 standard & above, St Richard’s Hall InChoir, East Grinstead inchoir.co.uk

Music Teachers

Discover and Be, music tuition in various instruments & voice coaching discoverandbe.com

Fully qualified & experienced piano teacher (BMus Hons, PGCE, MA, enhanced DBS), lessons for all ages, Burgess Hill 07931 201553

Judith Rae, accredited Cellobabies teacher, all ages jrae.m35@gmail.com

Miranda Davis, Suzuki violin & viola classes 07913 084842

Piano lessons, all ages & abilities, harp lessons to grade 6, Haywards Heath area 07971 498809

Rok Skool, beginners upwards, Haywards Heath rokskool.co.uk

Simon Casciano, established piano tutor for all ages & all levels, also accompanies instrumentalists, Forest Row 07816 113967 simon.casciano@gmail.com

Pilates

Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, V Pilates Studio, Burgess Hill drusilladuffilltheatreschool.co.uk (see advert)

Fisher Pilates, online classes, private appointments & classes, Haywards Heath fisherpilates.com

Pilates Studio at the Physio Rooms, Haywards Heath reab.co.uk Sona Studio, Lindfield sonastudio.co.uk

Roller Skates & Skateboards

Get Your Skates On, monthly at the Skate Arena, The Triangle, Burgess Hill gysoleisure.co.uk

Mini Rippers coaching sessions, Hassocks minirippers.co.uk

Roller Disco, Kings Centre, East Grinstead kings.placesleisure.org

Skateboarding lessons & parties learntoskateboard.co.uk

Rugby & Mini Rugby

Burgess Hill RFC Youth bhrfc.co.uk

East Grinstead RFC Juniors egrfc.com

Haywards Heath RFC Youth hhrfc.co.uk

Rugbytots, Haywards Heath & East Grinstead rugbytots.co.uk

3-12yrs,

Swimming

Haywards

4-14yrs

lessons for pre-school to teens, Kings Centre, East Grinstead kings.placesleisure.org

The Dolphin, Haywards Heath dolphin.placesleisure.org

The Triangle, Burgess Hill triangle.placesleisure.org (see advert)

United Swimming Academy, fun & focused, all ages & abilities, lessons from £10, free trial available unitedswimmingacademy.com

(see advert)

Uniformed Groups

Local Scout Groups scouts.org.uk

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers girlguiding.org.uk

Youth Clubs

Accelerate, Y6-8, The King’s Church, Burgess Hill tkc.org.uk

Awaken, Y7-9, Friday 7.30-9pm term time, Haywards Heath Baptist Church hhbchurch.org.uk/youth

Bentswood Hub, Mon & Fri evenings, 7-11yrs & 11yrs+, America Lane, Haywards Heath just drop in Burgess Hill Youth, Y3-6 & Y7-11 Fairfield Community Centre burgesshillyouth. org/about

Fortify, Y10-13, Friday 7.30-9pm term time, Haywards Heath Baptist Church hhbchurch.org.uk/youth

FX, Years 6-9, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath 07950 604082

Pulse, Y6-9, Lindfield United Reformed Church lindfieldurc.org.uk/youth

Rooted, Year 9-13, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath 07950 604082

The Escape Youth Club, Y7-11, Fridays 7-9pm, Park Centre, Burgess Hill theescapeyouthclub.com

The POD, 7-11yrs, Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead trinitymethodist.org.uk

The Rising, Y9-11, The King’s Church, Burgess Hill tkc.org.uk

Youth Encounter, Y7-13, Thurs, 7-9pm, St Andrew’s Church, Burgess Hill standrewsbh.org.uk/groups/youth

YoYo, Years 3-5, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath 07906 242134

YoYo’s Youth Group, girls Y7 & above, 7.30pm, term time, Thursdays handcrosshardwareandcraft.co.uk

Zig Zag, Reception to Y2, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath cchh.org.uk/families

At Nymans, enjoy a Beatrix Potter’s Christmas Tale in the Gallery and house. Beatrix’s original manuscript for ‘The Tailor of Gloucester’ is on display in the gallery as part of a new exhibition of Beatrix Potter illustrations, personal correspondence and beautifully illustrated Christmas cards. Inside the house, rooms are richly decorated with sumptuous Christmas trees and sparkling lights. The house reopens on Saturday 26th November and admission to the gallery is free with general admission. Whether it’s a misty, grey day or a bright blue sky with frost on the ground, there’s plenty to see on a stroll around the grounds with pops of colour from the heathers and winter flowering camellias. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Hundreds of twinkling lights at Standen decorate the Courtyard Christmas tree which has been decorated by Same Sky community artists and local schoolchildren. Inside you’ll find a beautifully festive home filled with lights and trees ready for a busy family Christmas. Standen’s staying open late at the weekend during the festive season. Arrive from 3.30pm to listen to local choirs sing around the Christmas tree. Wander around the house, which is magically lit for the evening and experience the atmosphere as night falls. (Last entry to house at 5pm). Look no further if you’re after that elusive present for a special someone. The Sussex Guild will be at Standen every day between 6 Dec - 22 Dec for some inspired Christmas shopping. Head to Standen on Boxing Day for a tail wagging twixmas. Walk your dog through the estate and all dogs wearing a festive accessory will receive a small treat from Mon 26 Dec –Tues 3 Jan. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standen

Win a family ticket to Glow Wild 2023

To win a family ticket to Glow Wild in 2023, tell us your favourite nocturnal animal. Enter via: familygrapevine.co.uk/midsussex/competitions T’s & C’s apply. One entry per household. Competition closes on Friday, 24 February 2023.

Leisure & Fitness Centres

East Grinstead Sports Club, indoor & outdoor sports egsc.org.uk Freedom Leisure Centre, Hassocks, freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/ hassocks-sports-centre Health Suite at the Dolphin, open 7 days a week dolphin.placesleisure.org Health Suite at the Triangle, open 7 days a week triangle.placesleisure.org

Henfield Leisure Centre, Northcroft henfieldleisurecentre.co.uk

Kings Centre, East Grinstead, pool, gym & classes kings.placesleisure.org

Linear Health & Fitness, Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath linearfitness.com

The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, pool, gym & classes dolphin.placesleisure.org

The Triangle Burgess Hill, pool, gym & classes triangle.placesleisure.org

take a minute, be part of the solution

With the new range of bamboo socks, you might be tempted to treat yourself to the gift of really cosy toes. With plenty of choice to suit everyone on your gift list. £6.95 a pair

It’s not Christmas without robins & these sleeping cuties will be loved as a beautifully sustainable gift. Handmade from felt, they’ll be with you for years to come. £11.95 for box of 3

Give the gift of cosiness with an eco candle by Matty’s. Made with a blend of coconut & rapeseed wax, you’ll enjoy a longer burn time with a great scent. Boxed candles £12.95 each

As gifts go... you really can’t go wrong with a great bar of chocolate. Resident Pheasant bars are colourfully wrapped, truly tasty & come in dark vegan flavours, milk chocolate & a white Eton Mess.

Can’t decide which flavour to pick? Choose 3 bars & pack up a gift box for a real treat!

Single bars £3.50 Gift box of 3 bars £11

Available at Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill or email hello@tracyslittlegiftshop.com

Am I eligible?

You may qualify for the funding if the following statements apply:

Your home has an EPC rating of E, F or G (limited funding is available for EPC D rated properties).

And either:

You have a total household annual income of £30,000 or less (before housing costs/bills)

OR: You receive a means-tested benefit

FATHER CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO GODSTONE FARM!

Family Farms

Godstone Farm Surrey RH9 8LX. Indoor and outdoor play areas, ‘The World of Dinosaur Roar’, soft play, ride-ons, go karts, trampolines, farm animals, petting zoo, pony and tractor rides. See advert Heaven Farm Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG. 100-acre farm on the Greenwich Meridian, with nature walks, wallabies, deer, seasonal bluebell trail, tea room, indoor play barn, ice cream parlour, adventure golf and camping.

The Mac’s Farm Ditchling BN6 8TG. Working organic egg farm with family friendly campsite with fire pits, reptile rehoming centre, cocktail shack, PYO organic eggs & regular family music events.

Washbrooks Family Farm Brighton Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF –01273 832201 Metrobus 273. Family farm with farm animals, tractor rides, large indoor and outdoor play areas, ride-ons, soft play, gift shop and tea rooms. Open 9.30am – 5pm, closed between Christmas and New Year.

Places of Historic Interest and Gardens

Borde Hill Garden Haywards Heath RH16 1XP – 01444 450326. With a 17-acre garden, outdoor adventure playground, zip wire, woodland walks, cafe, gift shop, plant sales and children’s holiday and Halloween activities. Open daily, generally 10am – 5pm and 10am – 6pm on weekends in July and August, woodland closes in mid September for the winter. Nymans House and Gardens (National Trust) Handcross, Haywards Heath RH17 6EB – 01444 405250 Metrobus 271 and 273. Natural play trail, lovely walks in the Millennium Wood, cafe, gift shop, second-hand bookshop and family programmes in school holidays. Gardens open daily all year round. See advert back cover Sheffield Park and Garden (National Trust) TN22 3QX – 01825 790231. Four lakes form the heart of the garden, with paths circulating through the glades and wooded areas surrounding them. Each owner has left

their impression, which can still be seen today in the layout of the lakes, the construction of Pulham Falls, the planting of Palm Walk and the many different tree and shrub species from around the world. Parkland open daily dawn till dusk, the garden is open daily between 10am – 5pm, see website for details of seasonal events. Standen House and Garden (National Trust) West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE – 01342 323029 Metrobus 84. Arts and Crafts family home with Morris and Co interiors, great views and woodland walks. Open all year round. See advert back cover Wakehurst Gardens and Millennium Seed Bank Ardingly, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN – 01444 894066 Metrobus 272. ‘Kew in the Country’, botanic gardens run by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With lots of walks, children especially love the rocky Himalayan Garden. Explore the Adventurous Journeys natural play spaces, Rock Walk and Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, plus restaurant, café, plant and gift shop. Open daily at 10am, see website for details of seasonal events. See competition p15

Museums and Galleries

Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling BN6 8SP –01273 844744. Exhibitions of the works of craftspeople and artists who were drawn to the village. Under 18s free admission. Children’s activities may need to be pre-booked. Open Thursday – Sunday and bank holidays 10.30am – 5pm.

East Grinstead Museum Old Market Yard, Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BJ – 01342 302233. Telling the story of East Grinstead and the surrounding area from its early beginnings to the present day. Open Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm, admission is free, donations very welcome. See advert p19 Upside Down House Seafront, Brighton BN1 2LN –

07761 802281. An amazing museum of illusions including a variety of designed rooms in a luxurious beach house located on Brighton Seafront in between the i360 and Brighton Beach Club. Don’t forget to take lots of photos. Open Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm, Saturdays and bank holidays, 10am – 9pm and Sundays 10am – 8pm Wings Museum Unit 1, Bucklands Farm, Balcombe RH17 6JT –07769 688064. World War 2 remembrance museum with a fascinating insight into life in WW2. Variety of themed displays of original memorabilia and relics relating to the Home Guard, Battle of Britain, The Blitz, The Home Front, RAF Bomber Command, US 8th Air Force, D-Day and the Russian Front. Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm.

Play Centres

Active Play and Bounce Kings Centre, Moat Road, East Grinstead RH19 3LN – 01342 328616. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 session times, soft play, ride-ons and bouncy castle suitable for walking – 4 years old. Antics Softplay Triangle Way, Burgess Hill RH15 8WA –01444 876000. Antics is an indoor soft play adventure zone, which promotes fun, healthy play for under 12s, max height 140cm (4ft 7ins), in a safe, clean environment. With 3 tiers to explore, kids will love the excitement, adventure and creative play that Antics offers. Open Monday – Friday 9.15am – 5.30pm, Saturday and Sundays, 9am – 1pm. Dolphin Cafe Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY – 01444 457337. Sports centre cafe with active soft play area for under 8s, open every day.

Doves Play Barn Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG – 01825 790424. Made from sustainable wood with ride-ons, rope bridges, slides and ball pond. For 0-8 years, with cafe and ice cream parlour, open every day.

High Places The Triangle, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill RH15 8WA – 01444 876000. Colourful arena featuring 16

fun themed climbing walls towering over 20 feet high, each showcasing striking designs. Book in advance or attend an open session.

JumpIn Inflatable Fun 5-7 Jubilee Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9TL –01444 241595. All ages welcome, 25,000 sq ft inflatable theme park with obstacle course, giant ball pit, 5 metre slide and toddler soft play area.

Sharky’s Soft Play Henfield Leisure Centre, Northcroft, Henfield BN5 9QB – 01273 494984. The soft play is open for children up to 12 years old, with a separate play area for under 3s.

Adventure Parks and Family Fun

Knockhatch Adventure Park on A22 at Hailsham BN27 3GD –01323 442051. Small animals and birds, year-round indoor soft play at Froggies and for older children at the Lost World, The Sherlock Holmes Experience immersive attraction, Dino Safari simulator ride, children’s farm, go karts, Dragon Castle, outdoor playgrounds, rides, jumping pillows, Wave Runner water slide and Pirates Cove paddling pool. Special features at Halloween and Christmas, open 10am – 5.30pm 361 days of the year. See advert

Out of Bounds Golfers Lane, Angmering BN16 4NB – 01903 788588. Family entertainment centre, Clip ‘n’ Climb, ten pin bowling, soft play, jumping pillows, adventure nets, footgolf, laser tag and adventure golf, plus cafe. Open 7 days a week.

The REC Roller Rink, Albion Way, Horsham RH12 1AH – 01403 274642. Independent roller skate rink with disco lights, funky music and smoke machine. Specialising in parties, freshly cooked burgers, slushies, freakshakes, ice cream and a licensed bar.

Theatres and Cinemas

Brighton Centre King’s Road BN1 2GR, general enquiries 01273 290131. Comedy, dance, music, theatre and live kids’ shows. See competition p11 Haywards Heath Music Society St Wilfrid’s Church, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH – 01444 456227. Virtuoso International musicians performing live and local.

Orion Cinema Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX –01444 243300. Cinema with art deco facade and 2 screens showing the latest mainstream releases.

The Capitol Theatre North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG – 01403 750220. A multi-purpose arts venue with a 410-seat theatre, 2 cinema screens, studio theatre, meeting room and gallery space. No babysitter? No problem – Box Office Babies gives you the chance to enjoy a trip to the cinema whilst spending time with your little one.

Many activities need pre-booking. Please refer to individual websites for further information.

November

Until 8th January

Royal Pavilion Ice Rink book via royalpavilionicerink.co.uk (see competition facing page)

Saturday 5th November

Lindfield Repair Cafe 10-1pm

United Reformed Church Hall

Saturday 12th November

Haywards Heath Craft & Gift Fair St Wilfrid's Church Hall

2-4.30pm (see advert p15)

Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th November

Winter Fair South of England Showground, Ardingly, family day out, book via seas.org.uk

Saturday 19th NovemberTuesday 3rd January

Christmas at Standen East Grinstead, daily 10am - 4pm, (see advert back cover)

Thursday 24th NovemberSunday 1st January

Glow Wild Wakehurst, Ardingly, 4.30pm - 10pm, magical winter trail, book via kew.org/wakehurst/whatson/ (see competition for Glow Wild 2023 p15)

Saturday 26th NovemberTuesday 3rd January

'The Tailor of Gloucester' at Nymans Handcross, daily 10am - 4pm (see advert back cover)

December

Saturday 3rd December

Haywards Heath Craft & Gift Fair St Wilfrid's Church Hall 2-4.30pm (see advert p15)

Saturday 3rd December

Lindfield Repair Cafe 10-1pm

United Reformed Church Hall

Saturday 3rd - Friday 23rd December

Father Christmas Grotto at Knockhatch open on selected dates, book via knockhatch.com (see advert facing page)

Saturday 3rd - Saturday 24th December

Father Christmas comes to Godstone Farm book via godstonefarm.co.uk (see advert p17)

Thursday 22nd - Tuesday 27th December

Aladdin The Brighton Centre, family pantomime, book via brightoncentre.co.uk (see competition p11)

January

Saturday 7th January

Lindfield Repair Cafe 10-1pm

United Reformed Church Hall

Friday 27th - Sunday 29th January

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, annual survey of garden birds, register from midDecember to take part via rspb.org.uk

Saturday 28th January

Lingfield College Nursery Open Event, register via lingfieldcollege.co.uk (see advert p8)

Monday 30th JanuaryFriday 10th February

Burgess Hill Girls Whole School & Nursery Open Fortnight register via burgesshillgirls.com (see advert p3)

February

Saturday 4th February

Lindfield Repair Cafe 10-1pm

United Reformed Church Hall

Friday 10th - Saturday 11th February

Zog - Live on Stage The Capitol Theatre, Horsham, book via thecapitolhorsham. com/whats-on

Saturday 18th February

Fireman Sam Saves the Circus - Live on Stage The Capitol Theatre, Horsham, book via thecapitolhorsham. com/whats-on/

Monday 20th - Friday 24th February

Cumnor House Sussex Open Week register via cumnorhouse.com (see advert p10)

Later in 2023...

Saturday 4th March

Handcross Park School Open Morning, register via handcrossparkschool.co.uk (see advert p9)

Saturday 4th March

Lingfield College Prep School Open Morning register via lingfieldcollege. co.uk (see advert p8)

Saturday 4th March

Lindfield Repair Cafe United Reformed Church Hall Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd April

Spring Live! South of England Showground, Ardingly, family day out, book via seas.org.uk (see competition p5)

Friday 26th - Monday 29th May

Elderflower Fields

Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, family festival, book via elderflowerfields.co.uk (see competition p17)

Saturday 17th June

Jolly Good Festival South of England Showground, Ardingly, family day out, book via jollygoodfestival.co.uk (see advert)

Explore East Grinstead Museum

Christmas for all the family

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