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February
2011
15-26
HAIRSPRAY. Congress Theatre, Eastbourne.
7.30pm, Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. The West End's
favourite musical comedy. "Hairspray"
tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big
hair, a big heart and even bigger dreams! Seats
£20-£42.50. Box office (01323) 412000.
16-19
“ON ONE DAY” Devonshire Park Theatre. 7.30pm nightly &
2.30pm Saturday. Hailsham Community College’s musical about evacuees during World World II, centred around a heart-
warming love story. Adult £8, child £5. (01323) 412000.
19
BRIGHT SPARKS FAMILY FUN DAY. Hove Park Upper School, Nevill Rd, Hove. BN3 7BN.
10am-5pm. Design robots and bridges; explore how your brain works; learn photography
tricks plus much more. Ages 7-14. Adult £6, child (7-14) £4,
family £18, under 7s FREE. www.BrightonScience.com
19-25
KIDS FUN WEEK. Hillier Garden Centre, Hailsham Rd, Eastbourne. From 10am daily. FREE kids’ entertainment.
Magic, juggling and comedy with Charlie the Clown and Mr Pineapple Head plus pottery painting (extra charge) and face
painting. (01323) 763240.
20
FREE FAMILY DROP-IN DAY & FILM SCREENINGS. Towner, Eastbourne. 11am-3pm. FREE family drop-in event. Make a
mini Plasticine model of yourself or tiny puppets, plus a large
2D figure. FREE screenings at noon and 2.30pm of “Spirited
Away” (PG), an Oscar-winning animated film about a young
girl and her family’s fight for freedom. (01323) 434670.
22
LOVE A SLUG. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-1pm. Sow seeds. Make nest
boxes, insect homes, bird feeders and garden decorations to make your garden more
wildlife friendly. Adult £6, child £7, family £18. Must book (01273) 497561.
22 - 24
SCIENCE ½ DAY WORKSHOPS. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm.
22nd: Eat Your Heart Out! Check your pulse, make a stethoscope and
heart-warming treats, ages 6+, am or pm.
23rd: Arty Stars & Planets. Decorate stars and planets, 6+.
24th: Curious about Chemistry? Try some experiments, 6+
morning, 9+ afternoon.
£9.50 pp. Book (01323) 832731.
23
TENNIS FUN DAYS. Residents of Meads Playing Field, Upper Carlisle Road, Meads,
Eastbourne. 2-4pm. For kids aged 5+. £5 per session. Booking essential (07709) 507876.
25
ART BOX WORKSHOP. Towner, College Rd, Eastbourne. Make your own kimono or warrior
armour out of paper. Ages 5-7: 11am-1pm; ages 8-11: 2-4pm. £4 per child.
Booking essential (01323) 434670.
26
PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD! (Part of Brighton Science
Festival.) Hove Park Upper School, Nevill Road,
Hove. 10am-5pm. Interactive fun science day
for slightly older children where cookery meets
Chemistry. Includes the science of taste and flavour,
edible geology, mind-reading and maths mysteries, the
science behind vampire myths and a stomach-churning
gyroscope ride (extra charge). Suitable for ages
approx 10 and above. Adult (15+) £7, child £5,
family of 4 £21. Book at: www.brightonscience.com
March
2011
3
WORLD BOOK DAY. £1 tokens to be redeemed by 27 March. Books are available for only £1 - so don’t delay! Favourite
characters’ games & activities at www.worldbookday.com
From 5
LAMBING TIME. Seven Sisters Sheep Centre, East Dean. 2-5pm daily, 10am-5pm weekends. Bottle-feed the baby lambs
& meet the baby rabbits; tractor rides, cream teas, picnic area.
Adult £5, child £4, family (2+2) £17. (01323) 423302.
9-13
PETER PAN ON ICE. Congress Theatre.
7.30pm, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2.30pm. A fast moving
show, stunningly choreographed with fire, red Indian
drumming and incredible scenery changes. Watch
a lovely trailer for the show on Youtube by clicking on
this link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBDk1M8t3bs
Seats £16.50-£27.50. Up to 2 children
half price per full paying adult. (01323) 412000.
12
STAR PARTY. Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade, Eastbourne. 7-10pm. FREE stargazing event with Eastbourne Astronomical
Society. Admission: adult £4.50, child £2.50, family £12,
reductions for local residents. (01323) 410300.
13
HEAVY HORSES AT WILDERNESS WOOD. Hadlow
Down. 11am-4pm. The Working Horse trust
returns to help pull out the coppiced wood with these
gentle giants. Adult £5.20, child £3.30.
(01825) 830509.
17
ST PATRICK'S DAY. Visit our Tikes
Celebrate pages for loads of fun activities and
printables to help you celebrate this most child-friendly
of saint's days.
18
RED NOSE DAY. Do something funny for
money. For lots of ideas visit: www.rednoseday.com
19
“FAIRYTALES”. Moira House Junior School, Upper Carlisle Road,
Eastbourne. 10–11.30am.
A fun production, by the acclaimed Rainbow Theatre Group,
that will delight young children aged 3–7.
This event is FREE. Please call (01323) 636800 to
book places.
22-26
MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT. Congress Theatre.
7.30pm, Thurs & Sats 2.30pm. Musical adaptation
of "Monty Python & the Holy Grail".
Seats £11.50-£34.50. (01323) 412000.
27
BRITISH SUMMERTIME BEGINS. Clocks go forward one
hour.
30
MOIRA HOUSE PRE-PREP WORKING OPEN MORNING. Moira
House School, Upper Carlisle Road,
Eastbourne. 9am-12 noon. See the Pre-Prep area
in action and talk to the Head and staff. Call
(01323) 636800 for more information.
April 2011
2,3
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK WELCOME WEEKEND. Beachy
Head Countryside Centre, Beachy Head, Eastbourne.
10am-4pm. Kids crafts, mini beer festival, face
painting, photo competition, morris dancers, wildlife
rescue, free shuttle bus. Special 2 for 1 entrance
fee offer for Seven Sisters Sheep Centre, only available
from Beachy Head Countryside Centre. www.beachyhead.org/Events.html
2,3
MOTHERS' DAY WEEKEND. Hillier Garden Centre,
Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, Eastbourne.
10am-4pm. Treat your mum and gran to the perfect
gift. Kids can choose from pottery painting or
flower pot planting activities. There will also be a
FREE gift for mums and grans when families dine together
in Hillier's Cafe Pine. (01323) 763240. www.hillier.co.uk
3
MOTHERS’ DAY. Mum's turn to be pampered. For loads of
crafts and ideas to make this a special day for your
mum visit the Tinies
and Tikes
Celebrate pages.
3
MOTHERS’ DAY TREAT. Spring Barn Farm Park, Kingston Road, Lewes. 9am-5pm. Mums
admitted FREE with one paying child. Mothers’ Day menu in the restaurant.
www.springbarnfarmpark.co.uk
3
CELEBRATE MOTHERS' DAY. Knockhatch Adventure
Park, off the A22 west of Hailsham. Open
10am-5.30pm.
Mum can enjoy FREE entry to the Park when accompanied by a
child.
Adult £7.99, child (3-16) £8.99, child
(aged 2) £3.99, under 2s FREE.
Family (2+2) £31.50, extra child/concessions £6.99.
www.knockhatch.com
4 - 22
MOHO DISCOVERY CAMP. Moira House, Upper Carlisle Road,
Eastbourne. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm each week. Exciting activities
plus day trips every Tues & Thurs. £25 per day or £110 per
week. Book (01323) 636800 or www.moirahouse.co.uk
9
EASTBOURNE BABY SHOW. Sovereign Centre,
Eastbourne. 10am-4pm.
Everything for new mums and their families: baby farm
animals with Claire's Farmyard Friends, soft play, kids
Football Penalty Shoot with Little Kickers, local experts,
charities and healthcare professionals. Goody bags
available for first 250 visitors. Admission only £1
per family with 50p going to Eastbourne Special Baby Care
Unit and SANDS. (01323) 732401. www.eastbournebabyshow.co.uk
From 9 April
STITCH FOR VICTORY. New Exhibition. Redoubt Fortress,
Royal Parade, Eastbourne. Discover how civilians knitted socks
and embroidered to calm their nerves in the air raid shelters. Admission: adult £4.50, child £2.50,
family £12, reductions for local residents. (01323) 410300.
9 - 10
ATTEN - SHUN! Redoubt Fortress,
Royal Parade, Eastbourne. Special FREE opening event from 11am. Watch the fortress come to life with the Diehards Company of
Victorian soldiers. Admission: adult £4.50, child £2.50,
family £12, reductions for local residents. (01323) 410300.
9-24
EYE SPY FARM WALK CHALLENGE. Sharnfold
Farm, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, Eastbourne.
9.30am-5pm every day. All
completed sheets win a small prize and entry to a £20
voucher prize draw. Bring your wellies, as you will
be on the Farm Walk, and keep your eyes peeled - the
challenge will test your powers of observation. 50p
per child per Eye Spy sheet. (01323) 768490. www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk
9-25
EASTER BUNNY HUNT. Alfriston Clergy House, the
Tye, Alfriston. 10.30am-4pm. Closed Thursdays
and Fridays except Good Friday.
Find the bunnies hidden in the garden and enjoy your
chocolate reward. Adult admission £4.30, child
£2.18, family £10.80 plus £1.50 per bunny hunt.
(01323) 870001.
11
FAIRY GARDENS. Wilderness Wood, Hadlow
Down. 10.30am-11.30am or 2-3pm.
Listen to a story about woodland elves, make a tiny garden
for the elves and fairies and a wand to take home.
Come dressed as a fairy or an elf if you like, but
remember you might get muddy! Ages 3-6. Adult
must accompany. Adult £4.40, child £6. Book
(01825) 830509.
11 - 15
EASTER TENNIS CAMP. Eastbourne Sports Park. 10am-noon.
Tennis fun with friendly and qualified coaches. Ages 4-12.
£7 per session. (01323) 649214.
11 - 15
SWIM SCHOOL. Moira House, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne. Beginners to intermediate intensive swim weeks. £25 per
week; £35 p/w for ‘Lengths’ course. Book (01323) 636800.
11-24
EASTER EXCITEMENT. Newhaven Fort, Fort Road,
Newhaven. Easter Rabbit & Chick Quiz Trail
daily. Magic Lantern Show on 20th, Springtime
Creature Encounters on 21st, Easter Egg and Table
decoration drop-in workshops on 22nd. Ages 5+ (must
be accompanied). Please book all events except quiz
trail. (01273) 517622.
12 - 13
MOON WORKSHOPS. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Fun interactive activities.
12th: ½ day, ages 6+, 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm, £9.50.
13th: full day, ages 9+, 10.30am-4pm, £19.95.
Book 01323 832731.
12 (also 14th and 18th)
WILD WOODIES CAMPS. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat.
12th: Shelter building, tool use and fire-lighting.
14th: Make arrows and learn tracking and trailing skills, plus
some camp fire cooking.
18th: Make things out of green wood round the camp fire.
£12 per day. 10.30am-2.30pm. Book (01273) 497561.
13 (also 20th)
TENNIS FUN DAYS. Residents of Meads Playing Field,
Upper Carlisle Road, Meads, Eastbourne. 2-4pm. Aged 5+, £5 per session. Booking essential. (07709) 507876.
13
SCIENCE MUSEUM LIVE ON TOUR. Congress
Theatre. 7pm. Explosive entertainment and
spectacular science. Seats £12.50, family (2+2)
£45. (01323) 412000. Download a free Science
Museum resource pack with facts and experiments to try at:
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/documents/TheatreTour_final.pdf
14 (also 12th and 18th)
WILD WOODIES CAMPS. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat.
12th: Shelter building, tool use and fire-lighting.
14th: Make arrows and learn tracking and trailing skills, plus
some camp fire cooking.
18th: Make things out of green wood round the camp fire.
£12 per day. 10.30am-2.30pm. Book (01273) 497561.
14
RAISE THE JOLLY ROGER! Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade,
Eastbourne. Make a submariners’ Jolly Roger flag and send a
message using their special code. Ages 4-7: 10am-12 noon;
ages 8-12: 2-4pm. £4 pp. Book (01323) 410300.
14
RAYSTED RANGERS: WHO IS THE EASTER BUNNY?
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, The Broyle, Ringmer.
BN8 5AJ. 10am-3pm.
Learn about rabbits and their care. Discover the
myths behind the story of the Easter Bunny, follow a
treasure trail and make a dream home for a lucky
rabbit. Child (ages 8-12) £10. Booking
essential. Either download a form from the website: www.raystede.org/education
or call Lucy on (01825) 880461.
15
GRUFFALO PIE. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-1pm. Take a walk with Mouse to meet the
woodland animals and maybe even the Gruffalo. Enjoy lots of activities and a Gruffalo Pie feast at the camp fire.
Adult £6, child £7, family £18. Book (01273) 497561.
16
ARTIST-LED FAMILY DROP-IN DAY. Towner, College Rd, Eastbourne. 11am-3pm. FREE. (01323) 434670.
16 Apr - 15 May
ARLINGTON BLUEBELL WALK & FARM TRAIL. Bates Green Farm, Tye Hill Rd, Arlington.
10am-5pm, closed Mondays except Bank Hols. Woodland, river & bluebell walks,
watch cows being milked on the nearby farm. Free parking,
mini farmers’ market, picnic area, cakes, lunches & soups.
Adult £4, child £1, family of 4 £10. www.bluebellwalk.co.uk
18 (also 12th and
14th)
WILD WOODIES CAMPS. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat.
12th: Shelter building, tool use and fire-lighting.
14th: Make arrows and learn tracking and trailing skills, plus
some camp fire cooking.
18th: Make things out of green wood round the camp fire.
£12 per day. 10.30am-2.30pm. Book (01273) 497561.
18 - 19
TOTAL RUGBY COURSE. College Field, Eastbourne College.
9.30am-3.30pm. All standards welcome, develop core skills.
Ages 7-14. Run by qualified RFU coaches. £65 for two days incl hot lunch. Book 07966 680710.
19
WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-2.30pm. Bring your teddy to Friston
Forest for a picnic and to discover who lives in the woods.
Adult £8, child £9, family £20. Book (01273) 497561.
19
SPRING CHICKS AND EASTER BUNNIES. Raystede
Centre for Animal Welfare, The Broyle, Ringmer. BN8
5AJ. 10am-2pm.
A variety of hands-on activities, fun trails and games for
all the family to enjoy. Visit the rabbits and learn
how to care for them. Discover the wonderful world
of chickens and learn how to help birds in the
Spring. Adult FREE, child (must be accompanied)
£7. Booking essential. Either download a form
from the website: www.raystede.org/education
or call Lucy on (01825) 880461.
19 - 20
ROCKETRY WORKSHOPS. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Learn about rockets and make your own!
19th: ½ day workshop for ages 6+,10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm, £9.50 per child.
20th: full day for ages 9+, 10.30am-4pm. £19.95 per child.
Book (01323) 832731.
20 (also 13th)
TENNIS FUN DAYS. Residents of Meads Playing Field,
Upper Carlisle Road, Meads, Eastbourne. 2-4pm. Aged 5+, £5 per session. Booking essential. (07709) 507876.
20
FAMILY STORYTELLING. Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade, Eastbourne. 2pm. FREE with
admission: adult £4.50, child £2.50, family £12, reductions for local residents.
21
EASTER ART WORKSHOPS. Towner, College Road,
Eastbourne. 11am-1pm (ages 5-7); 2-4pm (ages 8-11).
Use real objects from the woods to make your own
atmospheric landscapes, with artist Ed Boxall. £4
per child, booking essential. (01323) 434670.
21
MEET THE FRIENDLY FERRETS.
Polegate Library, Windsor Way.
10am-12.30pm.
Pevensey Bay Library, Richmond Road. 2-4.30pm.
There will be friendly ferrets in the libraries
today. Everyone is welcome to come and stroke them
and hear about their lives. No booking
required. FREE. (0345) 6080196.
21
RAYSTED RANGERS: EASTER EGGS AND SPRING CHICKS.
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, The Broyle, Ringmer.
BN8 5AJ. 10am-3pm.
Meet some of Raystede's Spring chicks, go on an egg hunt,
decorate eggs and enjoy egg-based fun and games.
Child (ages 8-12) £10. Booking essential.
Either download a form from the website: www.raystede.org/education
or call Lucy on (01825) 880461.
22
GOOD FRIDAY WORKSHOP. St Mary’s Church, High St, Old Town. 9-11.30am. Good Friday and Easter crafts plus
short family service to finish (parents welcome). Ages 3-11,
under 7s must be accompanied. FREE. (01323) 645225.
22 - 25
EASTER WEEKEND FUN. Spring Barn Farm, Kingston Rd, Lewes. 9am-5pm. Easter Egg Hunt, fun farm quiz, baby
chicks, rabbits and lambs.
www.springbarnfarmpark.co.uk
22 - 25
EASTER SCIENCE TRAIL. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 10am-5pm. Follow the trail around the Centre
to claim your mini egg. Entrance only applies: Adult £7.80,
child £5.85, family (4) £24.10. (01323) 832731.
22-25
KNOCKHATCH EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA. Knockhatch
Adventure Park, off the A22 west of Hailsham. Open
10am-5.30pm.
Easter Egg Hunts and other Easter fun over the weekend.
Adult £7.99, child (3-16) £8.99, child
(aged 2) £3.99, under 2s FREE.
Family (2+2) £31.50, extra child/concessions £6.99.
www.knockhatch.com
23
EASTER EGG HUNT. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross. Open 9.30am-5pm. Egg
hunt plus local produce, farm animals, play area and cafe.
Closed Easter Sunday, open again Monday. (01323) 768490.
23 Apr - 15 May
EASTBOURNE FESTIVAL & FRINGE. Various events:- up-to-date info at www.eastbournefestival.co.uk
23 Apr - 15 May
EASTBOURNE FESTIVAL AT LEAF HALL COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE.
51 Seaside, Eastbourne BN22 7NB.
30 April: Children's Jewellery Workshop 2-4pm
1 May: May Day Craft Fair 10am-4pm
4 May: Family Games Night 7-9pm
7 May: Open Floor Talent Night 7.30-9.30pm
8 May: "The Serpent King's Daughter"
by Guesthouse Storytellers. 2-4pm
15 May: Closing ceremony with African
drumming. 3-4pm. FREE.
More info: (01323) 649097.
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EASTER EGGSPRESS. Eastbourne Miniature Railway Park, Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne.
10am-5pm. FREE Easter egg for children. Adult £4.85, child (3+) £4.35, under 3s
FREE, family (of 4) £17.50. (01323) 520229.
24 & 25
EASTER EGG HUNT. Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker,
Hailsham. 10.30am-4.30pm.
Egg Hunt in the grounds, card making and face painting in
the barn on both days (additional £2 charge). Also
minstrel storyteller on Sunday 12.30pm and 2.30pm.
On Monday there will be a children's entertainer on stilts
from 10.30am until 12 noon and a Circus Workshop from
1.30-3.30pm. Normal admission applies: adult £7,
child (5-15) £3.80, family (2+2) £18.40. (01323)
844224.
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ROYAL WEDDING CELEBRATIONS. Be the star of your local
community and organise a street party! You’ll need to start
early to ensure it’s a success. For lots of helpful info, visit
www.eastbourne.gov.uk/business/licences/street-parties/eastbourne/
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EASTBOURNE'S OWN ROYAL WEDDING CELEBRATIONS. Princes
Park, Eastbourne seafront. Bring a picnic and watch
Kate and Wills tie the knot on the special 25 metre square
big screen. Then party to the sound of live music
all afternoon and through until early evening.
30
RATTON SCHOOL DISPLAY AND FREE FAMILY DROP IN EVENT.
Towner, College Road, Eastbourne.
11am-3pm. Bring along your old shoes or a piece of
furniture to customise or revamp. Students from
Ratton school will help with ideas and materials, plus you
can view their work on display. FREE. No need
to book. (01323) 434660.
30 Apr - 1 May
MAGNIFICENT MOTORS. Princes Park & Eastern seafront, Eastbourne. Huge FREE motoring
event with vehicle displays, funfair, french market and live entertainment. More info at:
www.visiteastbourne.com
May
2011
2
EASTBOURNE SHOUT. Eastbourne Bandstand.
3pm.
Come along and sing along to "Oh, I Do Like to be
Beside the Seaside", "Yellow Submarine" and
"Mamma Mia". Followed by performances by
local student bands. Download your lyric pack in
preparation from: http://rattonschool.co.uk/performing_arts/community_arts/eastbourne_shout
6
QUEEN TRIBUTE NIGHT. Eastbourne Bandstand,
seafront. Doors open 7pm, concert starts 8pm.
Ends approx 9.30pm.
This year's summer season kicks off with a truly great
tribute band, with a spectacular firework finale to
celebrate! Tickets in advance: adult £6.95, child
£4.95. Tickets on the door: adult £7.95,
child £5.95. Available from seafront office at
Bandstand 10am-5pm or by telephone (01323) 410611.
See www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk/whats-on/tributes/
for more details and full list of this summer's
concerts.
7
CRAFTY KIDS DROP IN. Towner, College Road,
Eastbourne. 11am-3pm.
Family drop in. Tour the galleries then create your
own masterpieces with the aid of artists and Towner
staff. (01323) 415670.
7
PIRATE SHOWTIME & ACTIVITY MORNING. 10.30am–12.30pm.
Moira House Junior School, Upper Carlisle Road,
Eastbourne. One of the UK’s most established and
respected children’s theatre companies, Hurricane
Productions, will be performing their amazing live
“Pirates” show, aimed at young children from 3–7
years old. This event is FREE. Please call
01323 636800 to book places.
7
GREEN FAYRE. Gildredge Park, Old Town,
Eastbourne. 12 noon-6pm.
Musical storytelling, M.A.G.I.C. music and movement
workshops, recycled glass painting, face painting, manga-style
caricature portraits, massage and physiotherapy, gypsy
swing and folk music, Frock n Roll (a fun and free clothes
swap), food stalls, info about renewable energy,
representatives from Fairtrade and Greenpeace.
Beautiful Moroccan Marquee with homemade food and cakes
and fairtrade teas and coffees. Bar with light
refreshments and real ales. Adult £7 in advance,
£9 on the gate. Family ticket (2 adults and 2
children under 12) £15 in advance £18 on the gate.
Tickets available from tReds, Terminus Road. More
info on Green Fayre facebook page.
7
PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN. Catalyst
Arts. 2-4pm. Experiment with colour and a
variety of media to create art works inspired by Austrian
architect and painter, Hundertwasser. £3. For
more info email: info@catalyst-arts.org
14
REDOUBT FORTRESS PLAY DAY. Royal Parade,
Eastbourne. 11am-3pm.
Performances, have a go workshops, Stomp, circus, drama,
craft activities, dressing up and more! £3 per
child, accompanying adults free. Outside activities
free. Museum entrance: adult £4.50, child £2.50,
residents' discount £1. (01323) 410300.
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