brighton & hove family grapevine - winter 2011/12

Photograph by Rosie Wooldridge Photography

07830 149779 ww

w.rosiew

ooldridge.comFREENov 11 - March 12

TheThe

Brighton Centre13–29 January 2012www.brightoncentre.co.uk

Box office: 0844 847 1538 www.holidayonice.co.uk

ONSALENOW

Seats from£12-£36

WINTickets toHoliday on IceTropicana

How to enter Simply answer the following question and then

send your answer, together with your name, address, telephone number and where you picked

up your copy of the Family Grapevine to:Holiday on Ice Competition, The Family Grapevine,

PO Box 145, Haywards Heath, RH16 3ESQuestion:

Which is the World’s most visited ice show?The Closing Date is 1st December 2011

The World’s Most Visited Ice Show

Photograph by Rosie Wooldridge Photography

07830 149779 ww

w.rosiew

ooldridge.com

FREENov 11 - March 12

TheThe

Front Cover Photograph by Rosie Wooldridge PhotographyTel: 01273 480466/07830 149779www.rosiewooldridgephotography.com

Adopt a Greyhoundr hton e red Greyhound ru t

espite pop lar misconcep ons greyho nds are gentle adaptable ma ing them ideal

amily pets or all ages a y co ch potatoes needing only two 20 min te

wal s a day altho gh they will go rtherWhen re homed responsibly they can live in

harmony with other pets incl ding catsr hton re red reyhound o u

a enny un n

BURGESS HILL DISTRICT LIONS CLUB HO-HO-HOSanta is returning again to a brand new Grotto courtesy of South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks.

Santa is due to arrive on Saturday 19th November & will then be there every Saturday (10am - 12 30pm & 1 30pm - 4.00pm) & Sunday (10 30am - 12 30pm & 1 30pm - 3 30pm) until Christmas.

Special Shopping Evenings: Wednesday 30th November 5 30pm - 8 30pm & December 19th - 23rd 10am - 12 30pm & 1 30pm - 4pm

For £3-00 each child will get a chance to talk to Santa and receive a present.All monies received will go towards Lions local projects. Hope to see you there!!

Classes across Brighton & Hove 14yrs+

[email protected] or call Annelies on 07709 341907

Libraries Brighton & Hove City Libraries, 01273 290800Brighton & Hove Mobile Libraries, 01273 296914 Coldean Library, 01273 296902

Hangleton Library, 01273 296904Hollingbury Library, 01273 296908Hove Library, 01273 296937Jubilee Library, Brighton, 01273 296969Mile Oak Library, 01273 296916Moulsecoomb Library, 01273 296910

Patcham Library, 01273 296912Portslade Library, 01273 296914Rottingdean Library, 01273 296918Saltdean Library, 01273 296920Westdene Library, 01273 296922Woodingdean Library, 01273 296928

Brighton's unique

dance night for women www.mother-funkers.com

01273 555334

Lots of Ideas for the Autumn and WinterWe hope you’ll enjoy r amily Grapevine. We have two ex ompe e or the spectacular Holiday on Ice at the Brighton Centr or the atmospheric Victorian es al at Portsmouth Hist ard.

Please help us dev amily Grapevine as the very best source orma amilies in Brighton & Hove by sending us det

toddler groups, sports and leisur al events that we hav ound yet.

The Susse amily Grapevines have their own website crammed with local places to visit, events and London a e

t www.susse amilygrapevine.c

Publishers & Editors - Gill Evaroa and Katherine DanielSales Consultant - Nicola Coughlin

amily GrapevinePO Box 145, Haywards Heath, RH16 3ESGill - 01444 487748 Katherine - 01444 811368gill@susse amilygrapevine.c atherine@susse amilygrapevine.cwww.susse amilygrapevine.c

or Parents

Contentse 10 - 16 P 4 - 5

Antenatal ..................... 5 Places to Visit .............. 16 - 20

Babies .......................... 5 - 6 Pre-Schools .................. 8

s, Toys & ....... 4 Schools ........................ 8 - 10

Dance and Drama ........ 11 - 12 Small Print ................... 5

Daycare Nurseries ........ 7 - 8 Toddler Timetable ....... 6 - 7

Holida 10 Tutoring ....................... 10

Independent Schools ... 8 Youth Clubs ................. 16

When planning your days out check our website for What’s On and Places to Visit in Sussex and London. 4

Jonathan Cann“The Award Winning Entertainer”

01444 230409www.jonathancann.co.uk

Magic Shows Punch & Judy Balloonology For Parties, Fetes, Family Events And More!

[email protected]

01435 830305 or 07787 257201

See our range of Christmas Gifts

Party tableware, decorations, pass the parcel and pre-filled party bags

High quality gifts for every occasion and different ages

Party at Home with Parties Wrapped Up, earn commision from hosting your own party

Homes & GardensKIDSPACE Interiors, 3D murals, height charts etc for children’s rooms, 07552 827830Wigwam Baby, children’s furniture, 267a Preston Drove, Brighton, 01273 554056

Books, Toys and GiftsBaby Cakes - Handcrafted nappy cakes, 07900 984523Boy Wonder Gifts, on line retailer of gifts and partyware just for boys! 01273 582490Calli’s Corner, jewellery, castings, impressions, ceramics, 07767 837829Cheeky Monkeys Shop, 124 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean BN2 8FB, 01273 302644Daisy Daisy, toys, fancy dress etc, 32 Sydney Street, Brighton BN1 4EP, 01273 699006North Park Farm Activity Toys, try before you buy Albourne, 01273 833643Parties Wrapped Up, Gifts and Party Supplies, 01435 830305Pitter Patterns, Create a lasting impression, 01737 773768 Poppets Biz Kids Shop, 50 Blatchington Road, Hove, BN3 3YH, 01273 770£449The Book Nook, Hove, Independent Children’s Bookshop, 01273 911988Toby Tiger, 11 Gardner Street, Brighton, 01273 710610Wigwam, 267a Preston Drove, Brighton, 01273 505504Yummies, organic & fairtrade, 15 Bond Street, Brighton, 01273 738733

Party VenuesBowlplex, Brighton Marina, 01273 818180Brighton & Hove Gymnastic Club, next to Goldstone Retail Park, parties for 5yrs+, 01273 776209Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, bouncy castle & football parties, 01273 391683Funplex Parties, Bevendean, up to 11yrs, 01273 690888Funplex Laser Tag Parties, Bevendean, from Jan, 6-15yrs, 01273 690888Hangleton Community Centre, Tiny Tim’s Soft Play, weekends, 01273 292 962King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, sports parties, 01273 290290Lagoon Watersports Parties: dinghy sailing (6yrs+), windsurfing, kayaking, powerboating (8yrs+), 01273 424842Nivea Sun Yellowave Beach Sports, 01273 672222Paint Pots, pottery painting parties, 39 Trafalgar Street, 01273 696682Painting Pottery Café, North Laine, parties for all ages, 01273 628952Portslade Sports Centre, sports, bouncy castle, fun & games & toddler gym parties, 01273 411100Pottery House Café, Hove, 01273 773697Sports Parties, Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, football, trampolining, basketball, cricket, tennis, tag rugby, multsports, 01273 731724St Luke’s Swimming Pool, St Luke’s Terrace, Brighton BN2 9ZE, 01273 602385

Westows Indoor Play & Football Centre, Hove, 2yrs+, 01273 721338Withdean Sports Complex, sports parties, 01273 542100

Party EntertainmentAdventure Unlimited, adventure parties for all ages, 01273 681058Angels’n’Divas, Pamper Parties for girls 4-16yrs, 01273 434000Animal Encounters, 07984 695768Animazing, talks, displays and birthday parties with animals, 07743 675253Arieli Children’s Jewellery Parties, 07811 346639Artyfacts, creative art parties catered to your child’s imagination, 07989 472760Aunty Freckles - Face Painting & Balloons, 01273 846758Birthday Dance Parties, 07910 193695Children’s Parties Sussex, 3 - 17yrs, all themes covered, 01273 327551Creative Clay Parties, Circle Studio, Southover St BN2 9UE, 7yrs, 07963 691369Dandelion Puppets, 01273 857482Demolition Paintball Brighton, BN6 9EA,10yrs+, 0845 3386225Dinki Dance Parties including pom poms, dance ribbons, limbo, bells, parachute games & lots more!, 01273 463120Dotty Children’s Party Fun, 01273 502744Felicity Fairy & Muddlehead the Pixie, 07779 220729Fun Food Academy Cooking Parties, 4-11yrs, 01243 787766Glitter Chix, make-over parties with games & party bags, 3 - 11yrs, 07787 558938Gymboree Play & Music, Churchill Square, Brighton, 01273 772900H2oh! Entertainment for children’s parties, 07915 064149Hatt Adventures, abseiling, rock climbing, raft building & bushcraft parties, 8yrs+, 01273 358359Huff Puffin, fit fun parties, afternoons & weekends, 3 - 5yrs, 07919 985007Hula Hoop Parties, 5yrs, 07503 932543

Jonathan Cann, Magic, Punch & Judy, 01444 230409Kindermusik Parties, 07866 449619Kukizu Circus Workshops & Parties, 5yrs+, 07766 707785Lily Lou Entertainment, 0800 433 4618Little Kickers Football Parties, 18mths - 7yrs, 01293 226201Little Pickles Parties, music parties for little ones, 01273 273675Long Tall Silly, music parties for 21st century kids, 07877 037109Pandemonia Parites, imaginative fun-packed parties for 4-8 yrs, 07960 954298Potty the Pirate, 01273 220299Print Stitch Make! Creative art & textile parties, 7-13yrs, 07920 482310Rondo the Magic Clown, 01273 307905Science Wizards, hands-on science parties, 5-12yrs, 08456 521215SPLODGE Craft & Teddy Parties, teddy making, crafts & games, 01323 728230

eepw YS

www.bo w

Toys, Book arties

Capture the moment now, treasure the memory forever

Ceramic Imprints

3D Castings

2D Stone Imprints

Fingerprint Jewellery

Imprint/Artwork Jewellery

Contact Debbie 07767 837829

Calli’s Corner West & Mid Sussex

www.sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk 5

Call Julie on 01273 434000www.angelsndivas.comWhatever the occasion we'll bring

the pamper fun to you!

ANIMAZING

Unique Children’s Parties for 3 - 17 year olds including

our exclusive VELCRO TARGET GAME

01273 327551 www.childrenspartiessussex.co.uk

DOTTY

Fun in Action, one to one befriending service for children from disadvantaged lone parent families, Preston Park, 01273 559794Gingerbread, 020 7428 5400Single Parent Info Network www.spinbrighton.shutterfly.com, 01273 675773

Dad’s GroupsDads Group, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, Mondays 10am -11.30am, 01273 540779Families Need Fathers, 0207 613 5060Fathers Involvement Worker - Dad’s Groups, 01273 294097HomeDad UK, 07752 549085Super Dads, 07880 712585

Adoption & Fostering with Brighton & Hove Council, 01273 295444Adoption Day 6th Nov www.fosteringbrightonandhove.org.uk, 01273 295444Cabrini, professional & caring adoption service, 01273 821234East Sussex Adoption & Permanence Service, 01323 747154

Child HealthThe Hairforce - Lice Assassins, 01273 682865

Antenatal Groups Daisy Birth: pregnany & baby massage, 01273 780713fromtheseed: pregnancy & baby massage, 01273 542358Gentle Water Birthing Pools, 01273 622001Mother & Baby Yoga, Dyke Rd Natural Heath Clinic, Tue am & home groups, 01273 479303NCT, find your nearest course, 0300 330 0770

NCT Brighton & Hove - antenatal courses, 0844 2436914Parentskool: antenatal class, a crash course in having a baby, 01273 620401

Maternity WearMamissima Mother & Child, 82 North Road, Brighton, 01273 626676Yummy Mummy Maternity, 161A Portland Road, Hove BN3 5QJ, 01273 327892

Antenatal & Postnatal ExerciseAnd Breathe - Doula Services / Postnatal Support, 01273 555044Buggyfit, Brighton & Hove, 07500 081227Daisy Birth, Hove, 01273 249751Mother & Baby Yoga, Dyke Rd Natural Heath Clinic, Tue am & home groups, 01273 479303Mummyfit, Hove, 01273 473771Pilates at The Acupuncture Clinic, 143 Portland Road, Hove, 07904 472605Pushy Mothers buggy workout in Hove, 07931 758307Revitalise Baby & Parent Yoga, 01273 738389

Baby MementoesCalli’s Corner, jewellery, castings, impressions, ceramics, 07767 837829Pitter Patterns, Create a lasting impression, 01737 773768

Baby & ChildrenswearCharlie Barley, 17 Meeting House Lane, Brighton, 01273 774000JoJo Maman Bebe Ltd, Gardner Street BN1 1UN, 01273 625682Klodhoppers, children’s shoes 103 Blatchington Road, Hove BN3 3YD, 01273 711132Lili May Baby, 11 North Street, Brighton BN41 1DH, 01273 411331Shoozoo, 35b Montefiore Road, Hove BN3 1RD, 01273 735896Yummies, organic & fairtrade, 15 Bond Street, Brighton, 01273 738733

Baby EquipmentBeautiful Birth birthing pools, 01273 622001

Schoolwear & Name LabelsAttach-a-tag, 01757 638926Klassy Kids Schoolwear, direct to schools & parents, 01273 723395My Name Label, 0870 8507897Easy 2 Name, 01635 298 326

Children’s CentresBevendean Children’s Centre, Heath Hill Avenue, Brighton, 01273 696347Coldean Children’s Centre, Kenwards, Brighton, 01273 294917Conway Court Children’s Centre, Clarendon Road, Hove 01273 266011Cornerstone Children’s Centre, Church Road, Hove, 01273 327757Deans Children’s Centre, Woodingdean, 01273 306387Goldstone Children’s Centre, Hove (term time only), 01273 294851Hangleton Park Children’s Centre, Harnsworth Crescent, 01273 295272Hollingbury & Patcham Children’s Centre, 01273 293311Hollingdean Children’s Centre, Brentwood Road, 01273 295623Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, Hodsrove Lane, 01273 294040North Portslade Children’s Centre, Portslade, The Rise, 01273 294062Roundabout Children’s Centre, Whitehawk Road, Brighton, 01273 290300South Portslade Children’s Centre, 223 Old Shoreham Road, 01273 296895

Storytime Puppets the magical world of fairy tales, 01273 846885Sussex Princess Parties, princess & fairy parties, pamper & craft parties, 07954 967798Tatty Bumpkin, magical adventures for 2-7yrs, 08456 808041Zumbatomic - Kids Zumba Parties, 4 - 16yrs, 07967 569549

Bouncy Castles Brighton Bouncy Castles, 07809 121852

Happy Cheeks, face to face painting, 01273 729345Nam Nams Face Painting, 07832 291595

Party SuppliesBoy Wonder Gifts, on line retailer of gifts and partyware just for boys! 01273 582490 Crafty Jac, bespoke fancy dress costumes, 07775 438920 Parties Wrapped Up, Gifts & Party Supplies, 01435 830305Tea Cups & Tiaras, child-size tables & chairs & themed party décor kits for hire, 07749 573509

GroupsBilingual Primary School, 01273 271291Hand by Hand Chinese Parent & Toddler Group, Hollingbury, Mon pm, 07737 440185Marti’s Multicultural Music, music, songs, games & rhymes from around the world, Polish Community Centre, Hove, 07882 975495Mosaic Hollingdean Comm Centre for black & mixed parentage, 01273 295623SRC Kalinka Russian Speaking Language Classes & Cultural Events, 07900 823100

CDA for Family Support Work, 01273 425699

s.

To add a FREE listing please email [email protected] or call 01444 811368. 6

Tarners Children’s Centre, Ivory Place, Brighton, 01273 296700West Hove Children’s Centre, Infants School, 01273 266011

Baby Naming CeremoniesBaby & toddler naming ceremonies: the non-religious alternative to a christening, 07769 904724

Baby & Toddler SigningLittle Monkey Signers, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove & Seven Dials, BN1, 6 - 18mths, 01273 727088Sing & Sign, venues throughout Brighton & Hove, 01273 540266

Baby MassageBaby Massage at the Hove Osteopathic Clinic, Hove, 01273 208410Baby Massage courses at the Pamper Pod, Fiveways, Brighton, 01273 561548From the Seed, baby massage course, Fiveways, Brighton, 07970 773030

Baby GroupsBrighton Breastfeeding Drop In, Hanover Community Centre, 01273 672706Bubhub at St Mary Magdalen Community Centre, Brighton, www.bubhub.orgChoices - Supporting young parents in the city, 07983 000267Cry-sis helpline for crying & very demanding babies, 08451 228 669NCT Breastfeeding Line, 0300 3300771NCT Pregnancy & Birth, 0300 330 0772

NappiesCheekies Nappies, home collection laundry service, 01903 784291

Childminders & BabysittingJolly Roger Childminding Service, 01273 276792Little Angels Childminding Service, 07853100084Sitters, for mature, reliable evening babysitters, 08447 367 367

Nannies & Au PairsA2Z Au Pairs, 08456 445506Bunnies of Brighton: Nannies, Mothers Helps, au pairs, maternity nurses, temp & perm, 01273 505001Tigerlily Childcare, 01273 862410Tinies Childcare, 01273 557671

Toddlers Monday amAwe & Wonder Learning Workshops, Southwick Community Centre, 07917108034Charlie’s Music Time (6mths-4yrs), St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury 9.30am, Just turn up

Dinki Dancers, Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham 10-11am, 01273 463120Jumping Gym, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, 10am - 2pm, 01273 540779St Joseph’s Hall, Elm Grove, 9.30am to 11.30am, 01273 386159St Martins Young Adventurers, Lewes Road 9.30-11.30am, Term time onlySunbeam Toddlers, Hangleton Centre, Harmsworth Cres, Hove, 01273 235721Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Toddlers Gym, 01273 731724Tumbletime, Southwick Leisure Centre, drop in session, 01273 238111

Toddlers Tuesday amCarden Tots, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, 9am - 3pm daily (hols from 10am), 01273 540779Dragonflies Toddlers, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park 10am-12pmKiddiewinks Playgroup & lunch, Thompson Rd, Brighton 12.30-2.15pm Hollingbury residents only, 01273 236160Mini Mayhem, soft play sessions, King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, 01273 290290Movers & Shakers, Hollingbury Childrens Centre, 9.30-11am, 01273 295623Portslade Sports Centre, Toddler Gym Sessions, 01273 411100St Martins Young Adventurers Toddler Groups, Lewes Road 9.30-11.30, Term time only

Toddlers Tuesday pmBaby Jam, St Martin’s Hall, Lewes Rd, Brighton, BN2 3HQ (0-5yrs) 2-2.45pm, 01273 601123Carden Tots, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, 9am - 3pm daily (hols from 10am), 01273 540779Chatterbox Toddlers, Hollingdean Community Centre, 01273 295623Mini Mayhem, soft play sessions, King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, 01273 290290Red Jelly - creative play for children Under 6’s, 01273 930013

Toddlers Wednesday amCarden Tots, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, 9am - 3pm daily (hols from 10am), 01273 540779Crafty Cooks Pre-School Cookery Classes, Hove, 07989 344203Hullabaloo! Woodingdean, 01273 504002Squibs Toddler Group, Ascension Church Hall, Mill Rise, Westdene BN1 5GL, 01273 503357St Martins Young Adventurers Toddler Groups, Lewes Road 9.30-11.30am, term time onlyStories for pre-school children at Julilee Library at 10.15am, 01273 296960Sunbeam Toddlers, St Richard’s, Egmont Rd, Hove, 01273 235721Toddler Group, Hollingdean Community Centre, 01273 295623Tumbletime, Southwick Leisure Centre, drop-in session, 01273 238111

Toddlers Wednesday pmCarden Tots, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, 9am - 3pm daily (hols from 10am), 01273 540779Crafty Cooks Pre-School Cookery Classes, Hove, 07989 344203Stanford Avenue Methodist Church, Hollingbury 1.45pm, Just turn up Toto’s Toddler French at Julilee Library, Brighton 2.30 & 3.40, 07540 696390

Toddlers Thursday amArt & Craft Club, Aldrington Place, Bellingham Crescent, Brighton, 01273 424966Baby Jam, St Martin’s Hall , Lewes Rd, Brighton, BN2 3HQ (0-5yrs) 9.30-10.15am (drop-in), 01273 601123Carden Tots, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, 9am - 3pm daily (hols from 10am), 01273 540779Mini Mayhem, soft play sessions, King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, 01273 290290Mini Movers, West Hill Community Hall, Compton Avenue, Brighton 11.30am-12.15pm, 07886798265Portslade Sports Centre, Toddler Gym Sessions, 01273 411100Toddler Group, St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School, Anne Street BN1 4GP 9.30-11.30am, 01273 692463

Toddlers Thursday pmBubhub at St Mary Magdalen Community Centre, Brighton, www.bubhub.orgCarden Tots, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, 9am - 3pm daily (hols from 10am), 01273 540779Mini Mayhem, soft play sessions, King Alfred Leisure Centre, 01273 290290Woodchips U6s, Thompson Road, Hollingbury Residents only 4-5pm, 07729 985293

Toddlers Friday amCarden Tots, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, 9am - 3pm daily (hols from 10am), 01273 540779Hullabaloo! Patcham, 01273 504002Parent & Toddler, St Martins Church Hall, Elm Grove (0-4yrs) 9.30-11.30amRed Jelly creative play for Under 6’s, 01273 930013St Martins Young Adventurers, Lewes Road 9.30-11.30am, Term time onlySteiner Inspired Mother & Child Group, Falmer, 07722532461

Now you can find experienced babysitters even at short notice. We

interview each babysitter in person and check all references thoroughly. All have professional childcare experience with most being Registered Childminders or

qualified Nursery Nurses & Nannies.

For your first booking FREE of any booking fee visit us at

and quote promo code FGV1FREE

To discuss your childcare needs call Sitters on 08447 367 367.

sitters.co.uk

Cheekies NappiesNappy Supplies & Laundry Service

NOW in EAST SUSSEX!We supply, deliver, launder and collect modern cotton nappies.

Just £10 per week. 01903 784291

www.cheekiesnappies.co.uk


Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Toddlers Gym, 01273 731724Tumbletime, Southwick Leisure Centre, drop in sesssion 9am - 3pm, 01273 238111

Toddlers Friday pmCarden Tots, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, 9am - 3pm daily (hols from 10am), 01273 540779Portslade Sports Centre, Toddler Gym Sessions, 01273 411100St Nick’s Chicks, St Nicolas’s Church, Dyke Rd BN1 3LJ, 1.15 - 2.45pm, 01273 308607

Toddlers Saturday amRed Jelly - creative play for children Under 6’s, 01273 930013Social Parents Brighton meet at 2pm at a different location weekly, 07572 954994

Toddler Arts & CraftsMucky Pups arts crafts messy play for preschool, 07734 805945Red Jelly - creative play for children under 6, 01273 930013

Toddler DanceBeacon Ballet School, Cecchetti ballet, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park, 3yrs+, 01273 557124Bright Dance, musical theatre dance for toddlers, 2-5yrs, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park, 01273 881106CDance, Hangleton Community Centre, fun, relaxed dance, 2½ - 5yrs, 07803 002073Dance Movement, Wendy Whatling School of Dance, Dyke Road, 3yrs+, 01273 735834Debutots: promotes skilful communication, creativity, confidence, 6mths-7yrs, 01273 245673Diddi Dance, funky pre-school dance classes for girls & boys, Hove, 07730 576597Dinky Dancers Toddler Dancing Classes 18mths-4yrs, 01273 463120Elite Dance, St Bartholomew’s school, Ann St, baby ballet, tap & street, 2½ - 5yrs, 07545 145716

Italia Conti Performing Arts (CENTENARY YEAR), Ralli Hall, ‘Intro to the Performing Arts’ Ballet, Tap, Singing, Musical Theatre, 3-5yrs, Termly on Sat, 01273 321245 or 07956 890307Just Dance Academy, Southwick, Portslade, Brighton, 3yrs+, 01273 595896Magic Moves, Hanover Community Centre & St Joseph’s Hall, Hanover, 2 - 4yrs, 01273 600126Mini Movers dance & movement class for toddlers, 07886 798265Mini Movers, Hollingbury Community Centre, Saturdays 3yrs+, 07921 673132Totsdance, Hove & Queens Park, 18mths-4yrs, 07817 398215

Toddlers MusicBaby & Toddler music with live guitar & piano, Under the Bridge, under Brighton station, Mon, Wed, Fri, 07799 564620Broadway Babies for children from 6mths-4yrs, 07889 184776Gymboree, Brighton, 01273 772900Hullabaloo!, 01273 504002Kindermusik with Kerry, 7weeks - 5yrs, 07866449619Little Pickle Music Makers, 4mths - 4yrs, Hangleton, Hove, Portslade, 01273 273675Mini Music for babies & toddlers, 01273 326923Music for Aardvarks, Preston Park, Hove, Patcham, 6mths - 5yrs, 07886 927081

Talking Tots, social confidence, vocabulary building & pre-literacy skills, 07827 697523Tinklers Music Time, St Matthias Hall, 45 Hollingbury Pk Ave BN1 7JQ, 07799 886440Trivoli Music Workshops for U5s, 01273 563089Twinkle Twinkle, Hove and Westdean, 01273 416360

Toddlers Sport & GymBrighton & Hove Gymnastic Club, next to Goldstone Retail Park, 3yrs+, 01273 776209Brighton & Hove Hockey Club, U5’s sessions, Sun am, Sussex Uni Sports Centre, Falmer, 01273 389945Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, gymnastics, 3yrs+, Fri pm, 01273 391683Huff Puffin, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, Friday am, 07919 985007Little Kickers, Brighton, fun football training, 18mths - 7yrs, 01293 226201 Toddlers Gym, Portslade Sports Centre, Tue & Thu am & Fri pm, 01273 411100Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Toddlers Gym, drop in on Monday & Friday am, 01273 731724Tatty Bumpkin, Brighton, 08456 808041Tumble Tots, Hove, Peacehaven & Lewes, 01323 899840Tumbletime, Southwick Leisure Centre, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays am, 01273 238111

Toddlers Other GroupsBuenos Dias Spanish classes, 0-5yrs, 01273 323431Crafty Cooks Pre-School Cookery Classes, Hove, 2½-5yrs, 07989 344203Language Monkeys, Pre-school language classes, Phoenix Community Centre & Westows, Hove, 0333 3440246Les Franglophones, French for all ages, toddler group, French classes and fun, social events for all ages, 01273 592838 Salut Les Petits! 34 Chanctonbury Road, Brighton, 0779 629 1100Story Time at The Book Nook, daily 4pm & Sat 11am & 3pm (unless special event), 01273 911988

Soft Play AreasFunplex Brighton’s Premier Children’s Indoor Adventure Centre, 01273 690888Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, toys & outdoor play area, 9am - 3pm, Tue - Fri, 01273 540779Tiny Tims Soft Play, Hangleton Community Centre, Harmsworth Crescent, BN3 8BW, 01273 292 962Westows Indoor Play & Football Centre, Hove, babies up to 4’10”, 01273 721338ZT Kids Fit Skool & Healthy Café, Unit 1 Hove Bus Pk, Hove BN3 6HA, 3yrs -11yrs, 01273 202226

Toy LibrariesWhitehawk Library, 01273 296924

Daycare NurseriesAcorn Nursery,The Rise, Mile Oak Road, Portslade, Brighton BN41 2PY, 01273 293980Angmering Day Nursery, 22 Connaught Road, Hove BN3 3WB, 01273 933496Blueberry Nursery, 5 Davigdor Road Hove BN3 1QB, 01273 733799Boomerang Kids, Saltdean Barn, Arundel Drive West, Saltdean BN2 8SJ, 01273 390900Brighton Day Nursery, Brighton Marina BN3 4FL, 01753 201122Butterfly Bay Childrens Nursery, Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1 6JL, 01273 501300Cherry Tree Nursery, Hollingdean Childrens Centre, Brentwood Road BN1 7DY, 01273 296052Daisy Chain, Falmer High School, Moulscombe BN1 9PW, 01273 272279Early Years Nursery, 41 Dyke Road Avenue, Hove, BN3 6QA, 01273 500151Early Years Nursery, 42 Wilbury Villas, Hove, BN3 6GD, 01273 778775Footsteps Day Nursery, 221-223 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade BN41 1XR, 01273 779034Footsteps Day Nursery, 44 Cromwell Road, Hove BN3 3ER, 01273 416164Good Start School, The Street, Poyning BN45 7AQ, 01273 857411Growing Up Green Day Nursery, 138 Beaconsfield Villas, Brighton BN1 6HQ, 01273 551333Growing Up Green, 208 Preston Road, Brighton, 01273 551333Happy Days Nursery, Coleman Street, Brighton BN2 9SQ, 01273 694447

Twinkle Twinkle

atWESTDEAN, BRIGHTON

Tuesday 10NEVILL AVENUE, HOVE

Friday 10 & 11HURSTPIERPOINT VILLAGE CENTRE

Wednesday 10.00 & Thursday 9.45 and 10.30Telephone Sue Vance on

01273 416360

WEEKLY MUSIC GROUPFirst Class

FREE

FIND USBRIGHTON - Phoenix CentreHOVE - Westow’s in es FREE so

Boo o r FREE t ster ss now

New o rses or hi ren - n their rown s to ether

Sh re the i o e rnin n e thro h si n e rt n es

S e P Sin i e new n e with n e on e s

Gi e o r hi ren he st rt n so e en ine en in n

Spanish French Italian Mandarin German

Visit our website at www.languagemonkeys.co.uk or call 0333 344 0246 to book your place.

o re istra o ee. ree taster sessio s.

The Family Grapevine is an effective and economic way to advertise your business. Call 01444 487748.8

Hillbury House Day Nursery, 81 Denmark Villas, Hove BN3 3TH, 01273 730004Home from Home Nursery, 56 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4FL, 01273 245377Hopscotch Children’s Nuseries, Peacehaven, Brighton & Hove, 01273 385577Joyland Nursery, 27 Grantham Road, Brighton BN1 6EE, 01273 554886Jump Star Nursery, Hodshrove Lane, Moulsecoombe BN2 4SE, 01273 290460Little Angels Nursery, 18 Whitethorn Drive, Brighton BN1 5LH, 01273 380067Little Earthworms Day Nursery, 387 Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1 6NF, 01273 243182Little Oaks Nursery, 120 Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6FE, 01273 550120Little Oaks Nursery, 49a Goldstone Villas, Hove BN3 3RT, 01273 772263Little Oaks Nursery, 89 Ishingword Road, Brighton BN2 9SJ, 01273 694847Little People by the Sea, 41 Medina Villas, Hove BN3 2RP, 01273 204584Oak Cottage Nursery, Warren Road, Woodingdean BN2 6DA, 01273 680541One World Nursery, Tithe Barn, Moulsecoomb Place, Brighton, BN2 4GA, 01273 642021Orchard Day Nursery, Queens Park Road, Brighton, BN2 OGL, 01273 622883Pepperpot Nursery, 39 Whippingham Road, Brighton, BN2 3PF, 01273 928673Phoenix Nursery, Southover Street, BN2 9WN, 01273 277016Pixies, 7 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN41 1XR, 01273 700556Playcare Nursery, 6 Windlesham Road, BN1 3AG, 01273 746316Poets Corner Nursery, 43 Shirley Street, Hove, BN3 3WJ, 01273 735155Poppies At The Park, 131 Stapley Road, Hove, BN3 7FG, 01273 430101Poppies Day Nursery, 8 West Way, Hangleton, BN3 8LD, 01273 439999Pumpkin Patch Nursery, 109 Church Rd, Hove, BN3 4BD, 01273 227000

Pumpkin Patch Nursery, 37 Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6LA, 01273 554484Royal Spa Nursery, Park Hill, Kemp Town, BN2 OBT 3-5yrs, 01273 607480St. George’s Nursery, St George’s Road, Brighton, BN2 1ED, 01273 530880Strawberry Hill Nursery, 19 Grantham Road, Brighton, BN1 6EE, 01273 561100Sunflower Nursery, Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 4DA, 01273 707581Sunshine Day Nursery, 6 Tarmount Lane, Shoreham, BN43 6DA, 01273 441912Sunshine Nursery, 151 Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AG, 01273 680280Tarnerland Nursery, St Johns Place, Brighton, BN2 OGR, 01273 294199Teddy Bears Day Nursery, 59 Glebe Villas, Hove, BN3 5SL, 01273 412100Teddybears, 59 Glebe Villas, Hove, BN3 5SL, 01273 412100Tinysaurus Nursery, 142 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4JD, 01273 423666

OPEN MORNINGSWednesday 9th November 2011: 10.45am - 12noon

Saturday 25th February 2012: 10am - 1pm

Telephone 01444 237008 for further information

www.burgesshill-school.com

Charity N

o 307001

Coral Pre School, Orchard Road, Hove, 01273 731262Ditchling Pre-School, Scout Hut, East End Lane, 01273 846115Dolphins Pre-School, The Pavillion, Nevill Playing Fields, Hove, BN3 7QD, 2-5yrs, 01273 738328First Step Nursery, Longhill School, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, BN2 7FR, 01273 302449Kipling Lions Pre School at Rudyard Kipling School, Chalkland Rise, Woodingdean, BN2 6RH, 2-5yrs, 01273 309352Little Ducklings, Hangleton Community Centre, Harmsworth Crescent, Hove, BN3 8BW, 2-5yrs, 01273 248532Ovingdean Nursery, Ovingdean Road, Brighton, BN2 7BB, 2½-5yrs, 01273 302991Parish Centre Pre-School, South Street, Portslade, BN41 2LE, 2½-5yrs, 01273 430561Patcham Pre-School, 21 Old London Road, BN1 8XR, 2½-5yrs, 01273 502122Preston Park Pre-School, 5 Surrenden Rd, Preston Park, 2-4yrs, 01273 557144Robins Nursery School, Eaton Road, Hove, 01273 725600Roundabout Nursery, Whitehawk Road, Whitehawk, 01273 294780Singing Tree Kindergarten, South Street, Falmer, BN1 9PQ, 01273 386300Southwick Pre School, 24 Southwick Street Southwick, BN42 4TE, 2½-5yrs, 07931104403St Joseph’s Pre-School, Davey Drive, Hollingdean, BN1 7BF 2½-5yrs, 07757 865277

St Luke’s Pre-School, Queens Road, BN1 3XA, 01273 270 223St Nicolas PreSchool, Saltdean Vale, BN1 7BF, 2½-5yrs, 01273 307973Stepping Stones Playschool, Drove Road, Portslade, BN41 2PA, 01273 294076 or 07963 680201Torah Academy Nursery, 31 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4AD, 2-5yrs, 01273 328675Village Under 5’s Pre School, Windlesham Close, Brighton, BN41 2LY, 2½-5yrs, 01273 430704Westdean Pre School, the Pavillion, Barn Rise, Brighton, BN1 5EE, 2½-5yrs, 01273 541026Whiteway Pre School, Whiteway Centre, Rottingdean BN2 7HB, 2½-5yrs, 01273 307431

Independent SchoolsBartholomews Tutorial College, 22-23 Prince Albert Street, Brighton, BN1 1HF, 16-19yrs, 01273 205965Brighton & Hove High School, Junior School, Montpelier Road, Brighton, BN1 3AT, 5-11ys, 01273 280200Brighton & Hove High School, Senior School, Montpelier Road, Brighton, BN1 3AT, 11 - 18yrs, 01273 280280Brighton & Hove Montessori School, 67Stanford Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6FB, 01273 702485Brighton College Prep School, Sutherland Road,Brighton, BN2 0EQ, 7-13yrs, 0)1273 704259Brighton College Pre-Prep, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AL, 3-7yrs, 01273 70420

Church Hill Pre-SchoolFor 2-5 yr olds Est 2000 Term Time Only 9.15am-11.45am with optional

lunch until 1.15pm01273 554060/566864

Church Hill, Patcham. BN1 8YEBeside the Black Lion Harvester on the A23

DITCHLING PRE-SCHOOLFor 2 ½ - 5 year oldsOur opening hours:

DAILY 9.15 – 12.15 TUESDAYS Rising 5’s 9.15 – 12.15TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS EARLY BIRDS 8.55 – 9.15

THE PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR KIDS TO GROWScout HQ, East End Lane, Ditchling

For more information call us on 01273 846155 or email [email protected]

OUTSTANDING Pre-school Provider 2011

Wishing Tree Day Nursery, 14 Carden Avenue, Patcham, BN1 1NA, 01273 551515Wonder Years Nursery, 2 Surrenden Crescent, Preston Park, BN1 6WF, 01273 553083Young Sussex, 165 Portland Rd, Hove, BN3 5QJ, 01273 777001Young Sussex, 191-193 Dyke Road, Hove, BN3 1TL, 01273 736948Young Sussex, 302 Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham, BN43 6BA, 01273 440777

Preschool Nurseries Ark Preschool, North Street, Portslade, BN41 1DG, 01273 433433Burgess Hill School Nursery for girls and boys, Burgess Hill, RH15 OEG, 2½-5yrs, 01444 237008Children’s House, a Montessori School, Brighton Children’s House, 54 Queens Park Rise, Brighton, BN2 9ZF, 2-4yrs, 01273 696373Church Hill Pre-School, Church Hill, 2- 5yrs, Patcham, 01273 566864

WIN tickets to

Holiday on Ice at the

Brighton Centre!See page 2.


Brighton College, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AL, 13-18yrs, 01273 704200Brighton Steiner School, Roedean Road, Brighton, BN2 5RA, 0-16yrs, 01273 386300Burgess Hill School for Girls, Burgess Hill, RH15 OEG, 2½-18yrs, 01444 237008Cornerstones Independent School, 87 Payne Avenue, Hove BN3 5HD, 2-13yrs, 01273 734164Deepdene School, 195 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4ED, 6mths-11yrs, 01273 418984Dharma School, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham BN1 8TB, 3-11yrs, 01273 502055Hurstpierpoint College, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9JS, 3-13yrs, 01273 836936Lancing College Preparatory School at Mowden, The Droveway, Hove, BN3 6LU, 3-13yrs, 01273 503452Lancing College, Lancing, BN15 0RW, 13-18yrs, 01273 452213Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton BN2 5RQ, 11-18yrs, 01273 667500Self Managed Learning College for 7 - 16yrs who are not in school, 01273 703691Sompting Abbotts Prep School, Church Lane, Lancing, BN15 0AZ, 3-13yrs, 01903 235960St Aubyns School, High Street, Rottingdean, BN2 7JN, 3-13yrs, 01273 302170St Christopher’s School, 33 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4AD, 4-13yrs, 01273 735404

The Drive Prep School, 101 The Drive, Hove BN3 6GE 8-16yrs, 01273 738444Windlesham School, 190 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 5AA, 3-13yrs, 01273 553645

Primary SchoolsAldrington CE Primary School, Balfour Road, BN1 6NE, 01273 542656Balfour Infant School, Balfour Road, BN1 6NE, 01273 500617Balfour Junior School, Balfour Rd, BN1 6NE, 01273 553521Benfield Junior School, Portslade, 01273 294950Bevendean Primary School, Hartington Road,BN2 3LJ, 01273 681292Bilingual Primary School, due to open Sep 2012, 01273 271291Carden Primary School, County Oak Avenue, BN1 8LU, 01273 293677Carlton Hill Primary School, Sussex Street, BN2 9HS, 01273 604966Coldean Primary School, Kenwards, BN1 9EN, 01273 294914Coombe Road Primary School, Coombe Road, BN2 4ED, 01273 707878Cottesmore St Mary’s RC Primary School, The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6NB, 01273 555811Davigdor Infant School, Somerhill Road, Hove BN3 1RG, 01273 731397Downs Infant School, Ditchling Road, BN1 6JA, 01273 296868Downs Junior School, Rugby Road, BN1 6ED, 01273 558422Elm Grove Primary School, Elm Grove, BN2 3ES, 01273 708004


St Bernadettes RC Primary School, London Road, BN1 6UT, 01273 553813St John The Baptist RC Primary School, Whitehawk Hill Road, BN2 0AH, 01273 607924St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Davey Drive BN1 7BF, 01273 556607St Lukes Infant School, St Lukes Terrace, BN2 2ZE, 01273 675080St Lukes Primary School, St Lukes Terrace, BN2 2ZE, 01273 675080St Margarets CE Primary School, Whiteway Lane BN2 7HB, 01273 303109St Mark’s CE Primary School, Manor Road BN2 5EA, 01273 605588St Martin’s CE Primary School, Hartington Road, , BN2 3LJ, 01273 707114St Mary Magdalen RC Primary School, Church Road, BN41 1LB, 01273 327533St Mary’s RC Primary School, Church Road, BN41 1LB, 01273 418416St Nicolas’ CE Junior School, Locks Hill, Portslade, BN41 2LA, 01273 418026St Paul’s CE Primary School, St Nicholas Road, BN1 3LP, 01273 721001St Peters Community Infant School, St Peter’s Road Portslade BN41 1LS, 01273 418069Stanford Infant School, Highcroft Villas, BN1 5PS, 01273 555240Stanford Junior School, Stanford Road, BN1 5PR, 01273 565570West Blatchington Primary & Nursery School, Hangleton Way, BN3 8BN, 01273 770777West Hove Infant School, Portland Road, Hove BN3 5JA, 01273 733386West Hove Junior School, Portland Road, Hove BN3 5JA, 01273 295484Westdene Primary School, Bankside, BN1 5GN, 01273 294900Whitehawk Primary School, Whitehawk Road, BN2 5FL, 01273 681377Woodingdean Primary School, Warren Road, BN2 6BB, 01273 680811

Secondary SchoolsBlatchington Mill School & 6th Form College, Nevill Avenue, Hove, 11-18yrs, 01273 736244Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, Lewes Road, BN1 9PW, 11 - 18yrs, 01273 691191Cardinal Newman Catholic School, The Upper Drive, Hove, 11-18yrs, 01273 558551Dorothy Stringer School, Loder Road, 11-16yrs, 01273 852222Longhill High School, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, 11-16yrs, 01273 304086

Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Road, 11-16yrs, 01273 503908Portslade Aldridge Community Academy, BN41 2WS, 11-18yrs, 01273 416300Self Managed Learning College for 7 - 16yrs who are not in school, 01273 703691Varndean School, 01273 561281

TutoringFleet Tutors, Private tuition in your home, 0845 644 5452Kumon, Brighton, 01273 500887Ready Steady Coach, 01273 251224Upgrades, 01273 502661

Language ClassesBuenos Dias Spanish Classes, after school & Saturday clubs, 01273 681368La Jolie Ronde for children aged 3-12 yrs, 01273 389594Language Monkeys, Pre-school language classes, Phoenix Community Centre, BN2 9ND & Westows, Hove, 0333 3440246Franglophones, French for all ages, 01273 592838Little Fidgets languages for kids throughout Sussex, 01273 833340Salut Les Petits!, 0779 629 1100SRC Kalinka Russian Speaking Language Classes & Cultural Events, 07900 823100

Our Lady of Lourdes School, Rottingdean, 4-11yrs, 01273 306980Pied Piper - fun packed multi-activity holiday camps 4-12yrs, 01273 504485Portslade Sports Centre, Multisports for 8 - 12yrs; Fun Club for 4-8yrs, mornings, 01273 411100Print Stitch Make Holiday Club, Y1-Y8, Aldrington Primary School, Hove, 07920 482310School Holiday Sports Courses organised by Brighton & Hove City Council, 01273 292721Southwick Leisure Centre, sports, arts & crafts, talent shows, trampolining etc, 5-16yrs, 01273 238111Sport Academies, coaching for all abilities, Brighton College, 3-15yrs, 0844 3358217Sports For Choices, holiday activities for those with a visual imparment, 8-16yrs, 07786 238168

AnglingBrighton Diver Charter Boat, sea fishing from Brighton Marina, 01273 301367Hove Deep Sea Anglers Club, Hove Lagoon, 01273 413000Seabreeze Charter Fishing & Diving, Brighton Marina, 07850 707572

ArcheryCounty Oak Archery Club, Blatchington Mill School, 13yrs+, 01273 592795

Arts & CraftsArt Classes at Hummingbird Studio, Preston Park, 7-14yrs, 07738 267913Art Room, Portland Rd, Hove, workshops for children & young people, 6yrs - A level, 01273 240308 Artworks (4 - 9yrs) & Art Club (10yrs+), Beacon Arts, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park, 01273 557124Artyfacts, art classes & clubs, drop in at Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, Wed pm, 07989 472760Big Bead Boutique, Dyke Road, jewellery making lessons & parties, 01273 383983Creative Clay for Kids, Circle Studio, Southover St BN2 9UE, all ages, 07963 691369Family Arts Club with Louise Mabbs, 01273 557318Fiveways Arts & Crafts, arts & crafts supplies shop, 01273 551600Paint Pots, pottery painting for all ages, 39 Trafalgar Street, 01273 696682Painting Pottery Café, North Laine, workshops, parties etc for all ages, 01273 628952Pottery House Café, Hove, drop in sessions & parties, 01273 773697Print Stitch Make! Art & Textiles Workshops, parties & holiday clubs, Hove, Y1-Y8, 07920 482310

AthleticsBrighton & Hove City Athletic Club, Withdean, 9yrs+, 01903 813878Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, athletics course, 6-11yrs, 01273 391683Phoenix Athletics & Triathlon Club, Withdean, 9yrs+, 07738 664790

BadmintonBadminton Coaching, Southwick Leisure Centre, 7 - 16yrs, 01273 238111

Fairlight Nursery & Primary School, St Leonards Road, BN2 3AJ, 01273 601270Goldstone Primary School, Freshfield Place, BN2 0BN, 01273 294851Hangleton Infant School, Hove, 01273 294874Hangleton Junior School, Dale View, Hove, BN3 8LF, 01273 294858Hertford Infant School, Hertford Road, BN1 7GF, 01273 552931Hertford Junior School, Lynchet Close, Brighton BN1 7FP, 01273 557341Middle Street Primary School, Brighton, BN1 1AL, 01273 323184Mile Oak Primary School, Graham Avenue, BN41 2WN, 01273 294880Moulsecoomb Nursery & Primary School, The Highway, BN2 4PA, 01273 605700Our Lady Of Lourdes RC Primary School, The Green, Rottingdean, BN2 7HA, 01273 306980Patcham Infant School, Highview Avenue South BN1 8WW, 01273 509766Patcham Junior School, Ladies Mile Road, BN1 8TA, 01273 295020Peter Gladwin Primary School, Drove Road, BN41 2PA, 01273 294959Portslade Infant School, Locks Hill, Portslade, BN41 2LA, 01273 418850Queens Park Primary & Nursery School, Freshfield Place, BN2 0BN, 01273 686822Rudyard Kipling Primary School, Chalkland Rise, BN2 6RH, 01273 303328Saltdean Primary School, Chiltington Way, BN2 8HB, 01273 303358Self Managed Learning College For 7 - 16yrs who are not in school, 01273 703691Somerhill Junior School, Somerhill Road, Hove BN3 1RP, 01273 739659St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Belfast Street, Hove, BN3 3YT, 01273 294800St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School, Ann Street, BN1 4GP, 01273 692463

Holiday ActivitiesAiming High fo those with special needs & learning difficulties, Crew Club, Whitehawk, 14yrs+, 05601 165690Art Room, Portland Rd, Hove, school holiday workshops 6-18yrs, 01273 240308 or 07727 882824Boomerang Kids, Saltdean, 2-11yrs, 01273 390900Class Of Their Own, Brighton, Hove & Shoreham, 4-11yrs, 01273 733337Longhill High School Holiday Activities Club at Deans Leisure Centre, Falmer Rd, 5-12yrs, 01273 391683Moulsecoomb Neighbourhood Trust Holiday Activities at the Primary School, primary school ages, 01273 604362

Please tell advertisers that you saw them in the Family Grapevine. It will help advertisers decide whether to support us

again.

WIN tickets to A

Victorian Festival of Christmas at

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

See page 16.


Brighton Badminton Summer Club, juniors: 8 - 16yrs at Portslade Leisure Centre & King Alfred, teenagers/seniors: call for venues, 01273 330334King Alfred Leisure Centre, junior badminton classes, Tue pm, 8 -14yrs, 01273 290290Portslade Sports Centre, junior coaching, Tue pm, 8 - 16yrs, 01273 411100Stanford Penguins, Junior Badminton Club, Portslade Sports Centre, 11 - 16yrs, Mon, 07811 585174Virgin Brighton Badminton Club, 8-16yrs plus adults, 07798 808626

BasketballBrighton Cougars Basketball Club, Dorothy Stringer, 5yrs+, 01273 561259Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, basketball course, 6-11yrs, 01273 391683Portslade Sports Centre, coaching for 8-12yrs, Thu pm, 01273 411100Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Street Basketball, Fri eve, 13yrs+, 01273 731724

Bowling & SkittlesBowlplex, Brighton Marina, 01273 818180Preston Bowls Club, Junior bowlers welcome, Mon club night, 7yrs+, 01273 540415 (option 1)

Boxing & WrestlingBrighton & Hove Boxing Team, Hove, 8yrs - adult, 01903 520870Fishergate Wrestling Club, 07799 728298

Gallus Boxing Gym, Brighton Racecourse, 9 - 15yrs, Mon/Tue/Wed pm, 01273 683559Whitehawk ABC, 10yrs+, 07738 527677ZT Fight Skool, Unit 7, Hove Business Park, BN3 6HA, 4yrs - adult, 01273 202226

CheerleadingKing Alfred Leisure Centre, Wed pm, 5-14yrs, 01273 290290

Cards & Board GamesChess for Wizards, 07882 121506Sussex Junior Chess, all ages & abilities welcome, 01342 315075

Circus & StuntsBandbazi Youth Circus Theatre, Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, 6yrs+, 01273 245584Circus Project, Hangleton Community Centre, 7yrs+, 01273 884732

CyclingBike for Life, training for children & young people, 4yrs+, 01273 676278VC Jubilee Youth Development Cycling Club, 9-18yrs, 01273 843859

Climbing Rockhoppers at Adur Outdoor Activities Centre, Shoreham, 8-12yrs climbing club, 01273 462928The Rock Court, Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, indoor climbing wall , 5yrs+, 01273 681058

CricketBrighton & Hove Cricket Club, U9 - U16’s, men’s & women’s teams, 01273 555534

Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, cricket course, 6 - 11yrs & cricket nets for hire, 01273 391683East Brighton Cricket Club, 15yrs+, 01273 502610Junior Sharks, coaching from Sussex County Cricket Club coaches, 6 - 14yrs, 01273 827135Moulsecoomb & District Cricket Club, 13yrs+, 07939 235105Palmers Cricket Club, Hove, U12’s & U14’s teams + adults, 07767 754877Portslade Sports Centre, cricket nets for hire, 01273 411100Rottingdean Cricket Club, U10’s, U16’s, 01273 691161Southwick Cricket Club, U10’s, U11’s & U16’s teamsSt Peters Cricket Club, Preston Park, U9’s - U15’s & adults, 07824 516672Sussex County Cricket Club, Eaton Road, Hove, 0844 2640202 (office); 0844 2640206 (tickets)Sussex Sharks Visually Impaired Cricket Club, 5yrs+, 07786 238168

Dance & DramaAcademy of Creative Training Courses, professional theatre training and kid’s drama school, 01273 818266Aldrington Scottish Country Dance Group, Hove, 01273 416893Amazonas Capoeira Brighton, Brazilian dance, 5 - 8yrs, youth and adult classes, City Gate Community Centre, London Rd, 07919 586299Beacon Ballet School, Cecchetti ballet, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park, 3yrs-adult, 01273 557124

Bertram School of Dance, Ballet & Tap, Hanover Community Centre & Park Hill Evangelical Church Hall, 3yrs+, 01273 703328Brighton & Hove Dance Academy, ballet, jazz, creative dance for 3yrs+, Brighton & Hove High School, 07500 724236Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA), contemporary & creative dance, 11 - 18yrs, 01273 293524Brighton School of Samba, drumming, percussion & dance, 10yrs+, 07739 821075Brighton Theatre Group Youth, musical theatre, 7 - 18yrs, 07980 266660Carroll-Turner School of Dance, ballet, modern & tap, 3yrs, 01273 705798CDance, Hangleton Community Centre, fun, relaxed dance, 2½ - 8yrs, 07803 002073Children’s Ballroom & Latin with East Sussex Dance: 5-11yrs, 12-15yrs, Patcham, 07901 962163Children’s Disco & Street Dance with East Sussex Dance: 8-10yrs, 11-14yrs Patcham, 07901 962163City Dance, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, street jazz, pop jazz, musical theatre, 8yrs+, 07921 673132Community Arts at Blatchington Mill School, Hove, 01273 736244 x229Dance Art Studio, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Preston Park and Fiveways, 3yrs+, 01273 556313Dinki Flowers Stage School, 01273 452868

A - Z of Sport & Leisure

To add a FREE listing please email [email protected] or call 01444 811368. 12

Dance & Drama (continued)East Sussex Dance School: Ballroom, Latin, Ballet, Disco, Freestyle, Street Dance, 07901 962163Elite Dance, St Bartholomew’s school, Ann St, ballet, tap, modern, jazz, street, 2½yrs - adult, 07545 145716

Italia Conti Performing Arts (CENTENARY YEAR), Acting, Acting For Camera, Voice & Dialect, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Singing, 5-18yrs, Termly on Sat, 01273 321245 or 07956 890307Junior Drama (7-11yrs) & Youth Theatre Group (11-16yrs), Beacon Arts, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park, 01273 557124Just Dance Academy, Southwick, Portslade, Brighton: disco, freestyle, hip hop & street, 3yrs+, 01273 595896Kidsdance & Totsdance, Queens Park & Hove, 18mths-8yrs, 07817 398215King Alfred Leisure Centre, Streetdance, Mon pm, 8- 1yrs & 11-15yrs; Tue eve, 16yrs+, 01273 290290Kudos, competition & peformance group, under 13yrs & 14-21yrs, by audition, 07900 681355LCAS School of Theatre Arts, gymnastic dance, jazz, street, drama, singing, 3-18yrs, Deans LC, 07714 571706

Brighton & Hove’s No.1 Hip Hop Dance school for children aged 4 - adults.

Classes across Brighton, Hove, Lewes and Portslade.

[email protected] 07554 434254

EAST

SUSSEX

DANCE

www.easts

ussexd

ance.c

om

PROFESSIONAL TUITION IN BALLROOM,

LATIN, BALLET, DISCO &

STREET DANCE

New Absolute Beginners’ Ballroom and Latin Classes for all agesAlso enrolling for Children’s Freestyle and Street Dance

For details call Alex: 07901 962163 [email protected]

Classes on Wednesdays at Methodist Church Hall, Woodingdean, Brighton Classes in ballet, tap & street dance from 3yrs. Emphasis on FUN

be achieved in a professional and friendly environment.

Brand New from September, adult tap & street jazz classes. Come

Funky Feet

or to book spacesTel: 01273 273273

Email: [email protected] Little Luvvies Brighton, toddler-10yrs, 01273 737912Perform: drama, dance & singing classes, 0845 400 4017Portslade School of Dancing, ballet, tap & modern, 3yrs+, 01273 455212Portslade Sports Centre: Popdance, fun dance for 7-16yrs, 01273 411100Radio Free Brighton, children & young people can make radio shows & animations, 9yrs+, 07799 564620Reflexions Academy, Moulsecoomb LC, Sun pm, 5yrs+, 01273 549261Rox School Of Dance & Drama, 01273 208513Sammy Mason Dance School, Hangleton Community Centre, street, jazz, freestyle, 7yrs+, 07791 837488Shana Goldmans Stage School, Hove & St Mary Magdalens School, Brighton, Spring St, 01273 789252

Feel The Vibes Street Dance, Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, Fri, 07702 258528Funky Feet: Ballet, Tap, Disco 3yrs-adult, 01273 273273Funky Footsteps Dance Club, 5 - 12yrs, 07746 683985Groovy Moves, 7-11yrs, Elm Grove School, BN2 3ES, 01273 600126Helen O’Grady Children’s Drama Academy (5-8 years), classes throughout Brighton & Hove, 01444 458039Hove Dance Centre, Portslade, ballroom, latin, street/freestyle, 4yrs - adult, 01273 419900I Can Dance, after school dance clubs for schools, 07899 835358

It’s really not expensive to advertise in the Family Grapevine. Prices start at just £51, that’s £12.75

per month. Call Gill: 01444 487748


Stage Academy Classes 8-18yrs, 01273 737912Stagecoach Brighton, performing arts, Varndean School, 4-18yrs, 01273 559997Stagecoach Hove, performing arts, Blatchington Mill School, 4-18yrs, 01273 258318Streetfunk, Hip Hop Dance. Brighton, Hove & Portslade, 4yrs-adult, 07554 434254Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Street Dance, Tue & Wed pm, 4-10yrs, 01273 731724T21 Dance, street & hiphop, Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, 5 - 21yrs, 07900 681355The Theatre Workshop, Brighton, Fri & Sat classes, 6 - 18yrs, 01273 733736Under 6’s Disco class, 3-6 yrs, Patcham, 07901 962163Under 8’s Disco & Street, 6-8 yrs, Patcham, 07901 962163Wendy Whatling School Of Dance, Dyke Road, BN1 3JD, 01273 735834Zumba with Me, classes across Brighton & Hove, 14yrs - adult, 07709 341907

Brighton & Hove Fencing Club, Surrenden Road, 12yrs+, 01273 678073Portslade Sports Centre, coaching for 10 - 17yrs, 01273 411100

Big Scream! at the Duke of York’s Picturehouse, screenings for parents with babies under 1, 0871 704 2056Kids Film School, Brighton Film School, Ditchling Road, 9 - 16yrs, Sat pm, 01273 413882

Junior Fitness afterschool sessions, Southwick Leisure Centre, 12 - 16yrs, 01273 238111King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, junior gym sessions, 12-16yrs, 01273 290290Prince Regent Swimming Complex, Church St, BN1 1YA, junior gym sessions, 01273 685692Withdean Sports Complex, junior gym sessions, 01273 542100ZT Fitness, junior & teen fitness, 7 Hove Business Park, BN3 6HA, 01273 202226

5 Ways Saturday Soccer School & Academy, Varndean College, Sat am, 4 - 14yrs, 01273 711395A1 Soccer Schools, 01273 666395Albion in the Community, Saturday soccer clubs, after school clubs & holiday courses, 01273 878277Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, football course, 6 - 11yrs, 01273 391683Fishersgate Flyers Youth FC, U6’s - U16’s, 01273 709633Hawks Youth FC, U10’s - U16’s boys; U11’s - U12’s, U18’s girls, 01273 565728Hove Park Colts, U6 - U16’s, 01273 706842Hove Park First4Football, drop-in Sat am, 5 - 14yrs & after school clubs, 07748 399347

Impulse Leisure Soccer School, Southwick Leisure Centre, Tue pm, 5yrs+, 01273 238111Peacehaven Youth Football Club, U8’s - U18’s, 07767 400055Portslade Sports Centre, junior football coaching, 4 - 8yrs, 01273 411100Rottingdean Village FC, U6’s - U16’s, mixed to U13’s, 01273 300413Southwick Rangers FC, U7’s - U16’s, mixed to U13’s, 01273 422967Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Wed pm, 5 - 8yrs, 01273 731724Sussex Thunder British American Football Club, 07719 918601Westows Indoor Play & Football Centre, Hove, 2yrs - adult, fun, coaching, leagues etc, 01273 721338Whitehawk FC, U18’s (see Hawks Youth for younger players & girls), 07903 344736Withdean Sports Complex, hire the stadium or 5 aside pitch, 01273 542100

GolfBenfield Valley Golf Course, Hove, 9 hole course, 01273 411358Brighton & Hove Golf Club, Devil’s Dyke Road, junior memberships, 01273 556686Dyke Golf Club, Brighton, junior memberships & competitions, 01273 857260East Brighton Golf Club, Roedean Road, junior memberships, coaching & competitions, 01273 603989Hollingbury Park Golf Course, academy for all ages, reduced green fees for juniors, 01273 500086Roedean Cafe & Miniature Golf, 01273 570513Rottingdean Miniature Golf & Putting Course all ages, 01273 302127Waterhall Golf Course, reduced green fees for juniors, 01273 508658West Hove Golf Club, junior memberships, tournaments, coaching, 01273 413494

Gymnastics & TrampolineBrighton & Hove Gymnastic Club, next to Goldstone Retail Park, 3yrs - adults, 01273 776209

Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, gymnastics academy, 3 - 11yrs, 01273 391683Hollingdean Gymnastics Club for girls 5yrs+, 07795 008772I-Star Academy, rhythmic & aesthetic gymnastics, Brighton & Shoreham, 5yrs+, 07843 666251Portslade Sports Centre, gymnastics 5 - 16yrs, trampolining, 4 - 16yrs, 01273 411100Southwick Leisure Centre, trampolining, 5 - 16yrs, 01273 238111Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Trampolining, Mon & Thu, 5 - 14yrs, 01273 731724

HockeyBrighton & Hove Hockey Club, U5’s - U18’s + adults, Sussex University Sports Centre Falmer, Sun am, 01273 389945Southwick Hockey Club, 11yrs+, Wed eve, Portslade Leisure Centre, 01273 592233

HorseridingBrendon Horse & Rider Centre, Pyecombe, training with your own horse & competitions, 01273 845545Chestnuts Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 503842

Leisure & Sport for Disabled & Special Needs ChildrenAdur Multi-Sports Club for Young People with Disabilities, 01273 263319Adur Outdoor Activities Centre, Shoreham, wheelchair friendly climbing wall, 01273 462928Adur Special Needs Project, 01273 441866BHA Specials FC, Manor Centre, Thu eve, 15yrs+, 07919 051 848Brighton & Hove Albion Seagulls Special Football Club, 07919 051848Cherish, youth group for learning disabled young people, 13 - 25yrs, 01273 295192Dolphins Disabled Swimming Club, 01273 307647Marlin Swimming Club for disabled people, King Alfred pool, 5yrs+, 01273 416600

Patcham FAB Club, for young people with special needs, 13 - 25yrs, Mon, 01273 293638Riding for the Disabled, East Sussex, 0845 4507046, West Sussex, 0845 4507047Seagulls Specials FC, Portslade Sports Centre, 5yrs - adult, 07919 051848Spiral, sports & recreation for people with learning disabilities, 12 - 25yrs, 01273 295180Sunday Soccer, Portslade Community College, 14yrs+, 07919 051 848Sussex Sharks Visually Impaired Cricket Club, 07786 238168Sussex Wasps Disabled Sports Club, 01273 701235SWBC Tigers, The Sussex Wheelchair Bastketball Club, Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, www.swbctigers.com

Martial ArtsBrighton & Hove Taekwon-Do, lots of venues across the city, 3yrs - adult, 01273 508120Brighton Aikido, Dorset Gardens, 8yrs+, 07785 948460Brighton Judo Club, St James’s St, BN2 1RU, 5yrs - adult, 01273 683780 (Mon/Wed/Fri eves)Brighton Ki Society, Queen Square, 4yrs+, 01273 323315Brighton Taekwondo Academy, Varndean College, 6yrs+, 07764 740877Chris Kents Kicks Martial Arts, Brighton & Hove venues, 3yrs+, 01273 673680Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, Sama Karate & Kickboxing, 01273 588850Kickboxing, Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Whitehawk, 9yrs+, 07831 413231Little Eagles Self Defence & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Hove, 4yrs - adult, 07970 828 636Little Ninjas & Junior Korean Karate, 3yrs+, St Martin’s School, Lewes Rd, 01323 873753Millwood Self Defence, Carlton Hill, 5-14yrs, 07522 18558Myojo Dojo, Queen Square & Kings Manor Community College, 6yrs+, 01273 415774Ninja School at Samurai Martial Arts Centre, Brighton, 4yrs+, 01273 570940Portslade Sports Centre, Tai Jitsu, 6yrs -adult, 01273 411100Ryushinkan Traditional Karate, Dyke Road, families from 6yrs+, otherwise 8yrs+, 07766 823049SAMA Karate & Kickboxing, venues throughout Brighton & Hove, 5yrs+, 01273 588850Sussex Nam Pai Chuan, Kung Fu, 5-15yrs, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, Mon & Thu, 07812 342058Sussex Sport Aikido Club, 079511 77936Tae-Jitsu, Portslade Sports Centre, Tue, Thu, 8yrs+, 07891 864272Wu Xing Wushu, children’s Gongfu, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, 7-11yrs, 07799 097776ZT Fight Skool, Unit 7, Hove Business Park, BN3 6HA, 4yrs - adult, 01273 202226

A - Z of Sport and Leisure


Music GroupsBrighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA), orchestras, bands, ensembles, 01273 293524Children’s Choir, 8yrs+, 01273 504505

Music TeachersAdaptatrap Percussion, Trafalgar St, specialists in instruments from around the world, 01273 672722Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA), music lessons, choirs, music groups, 5yrs+, 01273 293524Clive’s Easylearn Pop Music Schools: guitar drums, bass, keyboard, singing, 7yrs+, Varndean, Woodingdean, 07920 162489Music Workshop: choir, piano, guitar, bass, drums, vocals, violin, Under the Bridge, Brighton station, 07799 564620Pop School Classes, song writing, studio technique. movement & performance skills, microphone techniques, 12 - 18yrs, 01273 737912Susanna Cassam Music Tuition, piano, guitar, singing, violin, clarinet, saxophone, flute, 01273 504505

NetballBrighton Netball Club, U11’s - adult, club full with waiting list in operationDeans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, netball course, 6 - 11yrs, 01273 391683Hollingdean Hearts, 15yrs+, 01273 541030

Outdoor Pursuits CentresAdur Outdoor Activities Centre, Shoreham, climbing wall, canoeing, mountain biking, 01273 462928

“To get fit in 2011/12 come and use our fitness room or attend some of our exercise classes”

Adventure Unlimited, adventure activities for children, young people & adults, 01273 681058Blackland Farm near East Grinstead, climbing, zipwire, abseiling, canoeing, archery, orienteering etc, 01342 810493Hatt Adventures, family climbing & kayaking adventures, 01273 358359

PaintballDemolition Paintball Brighton, BN6 9EA,10yrs+, 0845 3386225

Poetry & StorytellingHove Children’s Book Group for pre-school children, www.fcbg.org.ukLittle Green Pig Writing Project, 07976 548856 (7 - 11yrs) 07870 996328 (12 - 16yrs)Story Time at The Book Nook, daily 4pm & Sat 11am & 3pm (unless special event), 01273 911988The Book Nook Book Club, Hove, 11yrs+, 01273 911988

Rugby & Mini RugbyBrighton Blues Rugby, Waterhall, U6’s - U16’s, mixed until U12’s, 01273 562729Hove Rugby Club, U6 - U18’s plus adult teams, 01273 505103South Sussex Barbarians, girls rugby, Brighton, Lewes & Shoreham, 11 - 18yrs, 07747 565144

Skating & SkateboardsGiant Roller Disco, Southwick Leisure Centre, Sat pm, 01273 238111Brighton Stormers Skater Hockey, 7yrs - adult, 07766 762364‘Da Roof’ Indoor Skate Park, Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, Mon, Fri, Sat, 8 - 19yrs, 01273 681368

SnookerSnooker Coaching, Portslade Sports Centre, 8 - 16yrs, 01273 411100

SoftballBrighton Beachcombers Softball Club, Preston Park, 14yrs+, 07977 553284


SWIMMING LESSONS FOR CHILDREN FROM 5 MONTHS TEACHING WATER SAFETY

& CONFIDENCELovely warm private pool - Small

classes - Long established s ccess l school - lly ali ed

and experienced ASA teacher01273 506008

youngonesswimming.website.orange.co.uk

Tel: 01273 831382

Sports CentresDavid Lloyd Club, Brighton Marina, 01273 3666401Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, sports halls, studio, football pitch, junior pitch, 01273 391683King Alfred Leisure Centre, Kingsway, Hove, swimming, gym, sports halls, indoor bowls, 01273 290290Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, gym, sports hall, football pitches, 01273 622266Portslade Sports Centre, sports halls, football pitch, classes & coaching in lots of sports, 01273 411100Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Wilson Avenue, sports hall, squash, gym, floodlit pitches, climbing wall, 01273 694281Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Falmer, 01273 667888

Withdean Sports Complex, Tongdean Lane, gym, tennis, squash, athletics, football, 01273 542100

SquashPortslade Sports Centre, casual bookings, 01273 411100Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Whitehawk, casual bookings & occasional tournaments, 01273 694281Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Falmer, 01273 667888Withdean Sports Complex, casual bookings, 01273 542100

Swimming & ScubaAnne Bickmore Swimming, 01273 584151Aquakiddies/Babies, Hilton Brighton Metropole, 0 - 4yrs, 01273 833101Brighton Dolphin Swimming Club, U5-masters, 01273 841680Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club, 7yrs+, life guard training, water-awareness programmes, 01273 323160Brighton Swimming School, Brighton College Nursery & Roedean venues, 1yr+, 01273 425745Dolphins Disabled Swimming Club, King Alfred Leisure Centre, 01273 307647Flippers + Fins, babies, children & adult swimming, Brighton & Clayton venues, 01273 831382Karen Pickering Swim, Brighton College, Learn to Swim for 4yrs - adults & SwimSlim, 01273 245652King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, lane swimming, swimming lessons 6mths+, 01273 290290

Little Dippers, baby swimming, Upper Gardner Street, 0844 482 0222Little Swim School, Brighton, preschool swimming & water safety, 01273 207992MXT Swimming School, all ages, venues across Sussex, + intensive holiday courses, 07944 237614Prince Regent Swimming Complex, Church St, BN1 1YA, lessons, lane swimming & fun sessions, 01273 685692Shiverers Swimming Club based at King Alfred, children-masters, 01903 741481St Luke’s Swimming Pool, St Luke’s Terrace, Brighton BN2 9ZE, lessons, lane swimming & fun sessions, 01273 602385Surrenden Swimming Pool, 25m pool, 01273 504858

Swim UK, discounted swimming lessons from teachers in training, 01273 414214Swimability Swim School, parent & baby swimming, Peacehaven, 01273 583760Swimming Nature, Hove, 07794 472058Water Nippers, Brighton, 1 - 5yrs, 01273 621333WetWetWet Swim School, venues across the city, all ages to squad level, 01273 388247Young Ones Swimming School, private pool in Clayton, 5mths+, 01273 506008

A - Z of Sport & Leisure

Is your club listed? Call 01444 811368 or email with all the details.


Table TennisBrighton Youth Centre, Edward St, Mon, Fri, Sat eves, 8 - 19yrs, 01273 681368Hollingbury Table Tennis Club, 01273 709612Pavilion Table Tennis Club, Shoreham Academy, 01273 418031Portslade Sports Centre, casual bookings, 01273 411100

TennisBadgers Tennis Club, Kemp Town, junior coaching from 6yrs+, 01273 677795Brighton & Hove Parks Lawn Tennis Association, 01273 552824Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, tennis course, 6 - 11yrs, 01273 391683Dyke Park Lawn Tennis Club, 07958 564641Grasshoppers Lawn Tennis Club, Hove, junior & family memberships, 01273 771934King Alfred Lawn Tennis Club, 01273 771649Pavilion & Avenue Tennis Club, Hove, junior coaching & teams, 3yrs+, 01273 506087PIT Tennis Coaching, Preston Tennis Club, 3yrs, 07894 290325Saltdean Tennis Club, junior memberships & coaching, 01273 305684Sussex County Lawn Tennis Club, Southwick, active junior section with club nights, tournaments & coaching, 01273 593644 (clubhouse); 01273 461811 (secretary)Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Falmer, 01273 667888Withdean Sports Complex, Tennis Academy, indoor & outdoor tennis courts, 01273 542100

Uniformed GroupsArmy Cadet Force 12-18yrs, 01273 552222Brighton & Hove Battalion Boys Brigade, call for local companies, 6 - 18yrs, 07917 147991Brighton & Hove District Scouts, 0845 300 1818 (general number)

Hove & Adur Sea Cadets, Marmion Road, Tue, Thu eve, 10 - 18yrs, 01273 770656

VolleyballYellowave Beach Sports - Volleyball, beach soccer, rugby, 01273 672222

WatersportsAdur Outdoor Activities Centre, Shoreham, kayaking & canoeing, 01273 462928Adur Sailing Club at the Outdoor Activities Centre, Shoreham, 10yrs+, 01273 462928Brighton Dive Centre, Marina Village, PADI training, events & trips, 01273 606068Brighton Watersports Company, kayaking, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, scuba, 01273 323160Kitesurfkings, kitesurfing & landboarding tuition, Shoreham beach, 01273 33Lagoon Watersports at the Marina & Hove Lagoon: sailing, power boat, windsurfing, wakeboarding, 01273 424842Sussex Marine Water Sports, personal watercraft courses, 12yrs+, 01273 596660

Youth Clubs67 Youth Centre, Moulsecoomb, Youth Club Mon eve, 11 - 13yrs; Tue eve 13yrs+, 01273 293634Brighton Youth Centre, Edward Street, 01273 681368Carden Park Youth Club, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, 12-18yrs, Wed eve, 01273 540779

Adventure Parks Brighton Palace Pier, Brighton 01273 609361 Fort Fun Adventure Park, Eastbourne, indoor soft play, outside rides open from Feb half term and weekends thereafter until Easter hols, 01323 642833 Knockhatch Adventure Park, On A22 at Hailsham, Hailsham BN27 3GD, animals, soft play, ski slope (closed Nov), 01323 442051 Paradise Family Leisure Park, Newhaven, BN9 0DH. Open from 9am - 6pm daily, dinosaur museum, mini Sussex, indoor sideshows, garden centre, 01273 512123

Airports Shoreham Airport, Cecil Pashley Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5FF, 01273 467373 The roof at Gatwick Airport, Gatwick for plane spotting, 0844 335 1802

Animals, Wildlife & Sealife Ashdown Llama Park, Wych Cross, Forest Row RH18 5JN. Open daily, 10.30am - 2.30pm in winter, 01825 712040 Birdworld, Farnham Rd, Farnham GU10 4LD. Open daily from 10am - 6pm, 01420 22140

WIN tickets to

Holiday on Ice at the

Brighton Centre!See page 2.

Christmas at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard!

Friday th u day th o m r

christmas s a co uk:

Ho ma y y ars has th ictoria F s a tak ac at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

th o m r

Crew Club, Coolham Drive, Whitehawk, Mon, Wed, 11yrs+, 01273 608607Crew Club, Coolham Drive, Whitehawk, Tue, Thu for 7 - 11yrs, 01273 608607Hangleton Youth Centre, Wed/Fri eve drop ins for 13 - 19yrs, 01273 293510Junior Youth Club, Brighton Youth Centre, Edward Street, 8 - 12yrs, 01273 681368Patcham Youth Centre, Seniors club, Tue eve, 13 - 19yrs, 01273 293638Patcham’s Girls Group, Youth Centre, 13 - 19yrs, Thu eve, 01273 293638Portslade Community College Village Centre (Youth Club), 01273 416838Senior Youth Club, Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, 13 - 19yrs, Wed eve, 01273 681368Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Tue pm, 7 - 11yrs, 01273 731724 Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Fri pm, 12-14yrs, 01273 731724Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Thu pm, 14 - 25yrs, 01273 731724Tarner Children & Young People’s Project, 01273 679900Whitehawk Youth Centre 11-25yrs, 01273 293636Woodcraft Folk, youth organisation & education for social change, 0 - 21yrs, 15 groups across city, 07707 369890Woodingdean Youth Centre, Woodingdean, 01273 600606Youth Forum, Patcham Youth Centre, 13 - 19yrs, Fri, express ideas, opinions & needs, 01273 293638

Places to Visit


Blue Reef Aquarium, Rock-A-Nore Rd, Hastings TN34 3DW. Open daily from 10am - 5pm, 01424 718 776 Brighton Sealife Centre, Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1TB. closed until early 2012, 01273 604234 Drusillas Park, Alfriston Rd just off the A27, BN26 5QS. Zoo and extensive adventure playgrounds, open daily from 10am - 5pm, 01323 874100 Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre, Falcon Lodge, Sedgwick Lane, Horsham RH13 6QD. Open Winter Sundays from 11am - 4pm, 01403 273 458 Knockhatch Adventure Park, On A22 at Hailsham, Hailsham BN27 3GD, animals, soft play, ski slope, 01323 442051 Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, on B2192 between Ringmer and Halland, Approx 1000 animals enjoying a happy, peaceful life including horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, rabbits, chipmunks, tortoises, and exotic birds. Visitor centre, coffee shop and gift shop.Open daily from 10am - 4pm, 01825 840252 RSPB Mallydams Wood, Peter James Lane, Fairlight, Hastings, TN35 4AH, wildlife rehabilitation centre, education centre and woodland nature reserve. 0300 1230750.Sealife Centre, Brighton, closed until early 2012, 01273 604234

Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, Near Uckfield TN22 4HJ. working woodland for walking, picnics, BBQ, wild camping, cut your own Christmas tree, open daily 10.30am - 5pm, 01825 830509 Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Mill Street, Arundel BN18 9PB. Open daily, 01903 883 355

Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith BN8 6JD, a working farm with lots of fun and indoor soft play area including a new jumping pillow, 01825 872912Middle Farm Countryside Centre, Firle, BN8 6LJ, farm, playground, play barn, farm shop, café, 01323 811411Sharnfold Farm, Stone Cross, near Eastbourne, farm trails, animals, play area, farm shop, café, 01323 768490Spring Barn Farm, Kingston Road, Lewes BN7 3ND, family farm, 01273 488450Washbrooks Family Farm, Brighton Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF, family farm with animals, indoor and outdoor play areas, 01273 832201

Plaw Hatch Farm Walk, Old Plaw Hatch Farm, Sharpthorne, RH19 4JL: a walk around a working biodynamic community, free, 01342 810201

Woods Mill Countryside Centre, Henfield BN5 9SD, HQ of Sussex Wildlife Trust and an environmental education centre. A peaceful setting, comprising woodland, meadows and a reed-fringed lake, open year round except for 2 weeks at Christmas, no dogs, 01273 49263

Museums Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton, 194 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 5AA. Quirky celebration of natural history including stuffed birds, butterflies, fossils and bones dating back to dinasaur times. Closed Thu. Open 10am - 5pm except Sun, open only from 2pm - 5pm, 01273 292777 Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Royal Pavilion, BN1 1EE, local history, art, pottery, Body Gallery plus children’s workshops, open Tue - Sun, 10am - 5pm, 01273 29090Hove Museum & Art Gallery, BN3 4AB, step into a world of toys, cinema, local history, and fine art. Closed Wed and Sun am, 01273 290200 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, PO1 3LJ. Open 9am - 4pm. Home of HMS Victory HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose Museum. Win tickets to A Victorian Festival of Christmas see p16, 02392 778604

Outdoor Pursuits CentresAdur Outdoor Activities Centre, Shoreham, climbing wall, canoeing, mountain biking, 01273 462928

Amazon Outdoor Events at Knockhatch Adventure Park, Hailsham, 1yrs+, 0844 2570433Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, watersports, climbing, and residential centre, 01892 890716Blackland Farm near East Grinstead, climbing, zipwire, abseiling, canoeing, archery, orienteering etc, 01342 810493

RailwaysBentley Miniature, at Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, near Halland, open Sundays year-round, 01825 870573Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes & Sheffield Park, Open weekends in Nov/Dec and Santa Specials, closed Jan/Feb, 01825 720825Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway, Tenterden, Northiam and Bodiam Stations, open weekends & school Holidays, Santa Specials and half term events, 11am - 5pm, 01580 765155Lavender Line Steam Railway, Isfield Open weekends & school holidays, Santa Specials, 11am - 5pm, 01825 750515

Science Centres Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, BN27 1RN. 10am - 5pm (limited opening Dec/Jan), 01323 832731South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre, Kingsham Road, Chichester, PO19 8RP, limited opening hours, 01243 774400

Places to Visit

A Great Day Out Whatever The WeatherOpen 7 days a week 9.30am - 5pm all year

Indoor Play Area, Animal Barn, Outdoor Play Area, Child Friendly Tea Room, Gift Shop, Birthday Parties,

School/Nursery Trips, Tractor & Trailer Riders, Football Pitch, Brook Walk, Animal Paddock Walk,

Indoor Picnic Area

For further information call 01273 832201www.washbrooksfamilyfarm.co.uk

SEEWEBSITE

FORCHRISTMAS

SPECIAL


Friday 25th – Sunday 27th November 2011

Travel by train and save with our combined ticket offer

www.christmasfestival.co.uk 0844 880 5419

Stately Homes, Historic Houses and GardensArundel Castle, Gardens and Lakes, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9AB, open Mon - Sat, 9am - 6pm, 01903 882173 Bateman’s, Burwash TN19 7DS, former home of Rudyard Kipling with gardens and tea-room, open Nov/Dec/Feb 11am - 4pm; Mar 10am - 5pm, closed Thu and Fri, 01435 882302Battle Abbey, High Street, Battle, TN33 0AD. English Heritage insight into the Battle of Hastings and 1066, open daily, 01424 775705 Bodiam National Trust Castle, Bodiam, near Robertsbridge TN32 5UA. Story book castle, open 11am - 4pm (closed from 18 Dec - 8 Jan), 01580 830436 Denman Garden, Fontwell BN18 OSU. Beautiful four acre garden owned by Michael Neve and John Brooks. Artistically planted. Open 9am - 5pm all year around, 01243 544064 Hastings Fisherman’s Museum, Rock-a-Nore Road TN34 3DW, original lugger, photos, models, stories, paintings, nets etc, open daily, Free, donations requested, 01424 461446 Hastings Lifeboat Visitor Centre, The Stade, Hastings Old Town, open daily 10am - 4.30pm except Jan/Feb when open weekends only, 01424 425502 Hastings Old Town Hall Museum, High Street TN34 1EW, introduction to the history of the Old Town, 01424 451052

Igtham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks TN15 ONT. Garden open daily, all year, 01732 810378 Knole National Trust House, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RP. Garden open all year. Closed Mon and Tue, 01732 450608 Leeds Castle, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent ME17 1PL. Open daily 10am - 5pm, 01622 765400 Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, High Street, Lewes BN7 1YE. Open daily, Tue - Sat 10am - 5.50pm, Sun, Mon and Bank Holidays, 11am - 5.50pm (closed Mon in Jan), 01273 405730 Nymans National Trust House and Gardens, Handcross, RH17 6EB. Gardens open daily all year, 01444 400321 Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6SD. Open Tue - Sat, 10am - 5pm; Sun 2pm - 5pm, 01273 292770 Rye Heritage Centre, Strand Quay, TN31 7AY, story of Rye, Rye Town Model sound and light show, working collection of Old Pier amusement machines, 01797 226696 Rye Castle Museum, the Ypres Tower, TN31 7JY Royal Pavilion, 4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton BN1 1EE. Built for the Prince Regent, later King George IV, in stages between 1787 and 1823, the Royal Pavilion is remarkable for its exotic oriental appearance both inside and out. Open daily 10.30am - 4pm, 03000 290900

Sheffield Park and Garden, TN22 3QX, informal landscape garden laid out in the 18th century by ‘Capability’ Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20th century by its owner, Arthur G. Soames, open daily until 4pm or 5.30pm depending on season, 01825 790231 Wakehurst Place Gardens, Selsfield Rd, Ardingly RH17 6TN. ‘Kew in the Country’, botanical gardens with lots walks (children especially love the Himalayan Garden), restaurant, open daily, 01444 894066 West Dean Gardens, West Dean, Nr Chichester PO18 0QZ1, open daily from 10.30am - 4pm, 01243 818210 Wisley, RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, GU23 6QB, Open Daily Nov - Feb, Mon - Fri: 10am - 4.30pm, Sat and Sun: 9am - 4.30pm, 01483 224234

Walking, Cycling and Open Spaces 1066 Country Walk from Pevensey to Rye via Bexhill and Hastings Abbots Wood, off A22 between Hailsham and Polegate, BBQ, walks etc, 01420 520212 Ardingly Reservoir, RH17 6SQ, walks, watersports (courses) and limited cycling/horseriding. Arlington Reservoir and Osprey Trail, Berwick, near Polegate, 2½ mile circular walk, 01323 870810 Ashdown Forest, just off the A22. The Forest Centre is at Wych Cross, walks, riding with a permit, wildlife and Pooh Country, 01342 823583

Beachy Head, walks, views and countryside centre (summer only) 01323 737273

Boothland Wood, ancient woodland south of Uckfield for walks and cycling, 0345 6080193

Chailey Common, walks and horse riding, no cycling, 0345 6080193

Chesworth Farm, Horsham, BN18 9AB, walking, riding, cycling via network of footpaths and bridleways, 01932 857,

Cuckoo Trail, bridleway running along the old railway line from Heathfield to Polegate, 01323 442667

Devil’s Dyke, Devil’s Dyke Road, Poynings 01273 857712

Friston Forest, Exceat, between Seaford and East Dean off A259, walking, cycling, mountain bike hire, 01420 520212

Park Wood, Hellingly, semi-natural woodland with walking and cycling trails, experimental bridleway,

Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, between Seaford and East Dean off A259, walking, beach, rock pools etc 01273 482670

South Downs National Park and South Downs Way, walking, riding and cycling from Eastbourne to Winchester.

Stanmer Park, Falmer off the A270 Lewes Road, Brighton, landscaped park with lots of walks plus Stanmer House, Stanmer Church, Nourish Community Farm and Stanmer Forge (open on Sats), free, 01273 292929

Places to Visit

A MUST for every modelling

enthusiast!

A great day out for kids and grown-ups!

Adults £8.50, Children £5.50, Seniors £6.50, Family £24 (2 adults and up to 2 children)

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

24 - 26 February10am - 5.30pm

PRICES HELD

Marking the

100th anniversary of

the maiden voyage of

the RMS Titanic

Advance Box Office 01273 292695(individuals or groups of 10+)www.brightonmodelworld.com

brighton & hove family grapevine - winter 2011/12

Documents

hove library

moulsecoomb library

coldean library

woodingdean library

westdene library

saltdean library

rottingdean library

portslade library