Look in the Tinies Go Out and Tikes Go Out folders for 
THINGS TO DO FOR FREE.


July 2010

July - September
SPACEHOP READING CHALLENGE. 

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Join your local library and accept a mission to take books to the moon, but beware the dastardly Spacekatz! Posters, stickers, bookmarks, rainbow pencils and glow in the dark wristbands to collect.  FREE.  Interactive games and activities at:  www.spacehop.org.uk 

    

The author and illustrator Shoo Rayner has created a special Space Hop website with lots of related activities.  Go to this web address to download cool pictures to colour and masks like the images above:  http://bit.ly/aguvI4

17 
FREE ACTIVE COMMUNITIES FESTIVAL.
  Hailsham Community College.  10am-2pm.  
Come and try out new and exciting activities free of charge.  Mobile climbing wall and skate park, circus skills, graffiti art, taster sessions.  Chance to win a mountain bike! 

17 - 18 
EASTBOURNE EXTREME. 
Eastbourne seafront.    

Extreme Eastbourne 16th and 17th July 2005   VW Bus Stop Tour


Watch bike stunts, parkour & skating displays, windsurfers & jet skiers.  Enjoy windsurf and sailing taster sessions at Spray Watersports.  Listen to live music at the Battle of the Bands, go zorbing in Princes Park & stroll among the colourful VW camper vans on the prom on Sunday.  FREE
www.eastbourneextreme.co.uk

19
WHITE HOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL FAIR. 
Marshfoot Lane, Hailsham.  12 noon-2pm.  
Raffle, tombola, lucky dip, coconut shy and more.  Adult 30p, child free.

23
TAKE THAT
TRIBUTE NIGHT.  Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade.  
8pm, doors open 7.15pm.
Advance tickets: Adult £6.75, child £4.50.  
On the door: Adult £7.75, child £5.50.
Order advance tickets online at: www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk/whats-on/tributes/ or phone: (01323) 410611.

24 
PEVFEST 2010.
  Pevensey Bay.  1pm ‘til late.  
Village family fun day in aid of local charities.  Bouncy castle, rides, family activities, stalls and live music in various venues.  FREE entry. 

24 July- 20 August daily
LONGBOWS, CROSSBOWS AND PAINTBALL CANNON!
  Bodiam castle, Bodiam, nr Roberstsbridge.  TN32 5UA.  11am-4pm.
Learn archery skills and have a go with longbows, crossbows and a paintball cannon. 
£3 per person for the activity.  No castle admission necessary for this activity, but parking charges still apply.  
Standard admission (excl Gift Aid) adult: £5.80, child £2.90, family £15.   Car park £2.  
(01580) 830196.
Plus FIRING OF THE TREBUCHET.  (A  huge catapault used in medieval sieges).  
Daily at 12 noon, 2pm and 3.30pm.

25 
EASTBOURNE PIER RAFT RACE 2010.
  Grand Parade, 1pm. 

25
THE THAI FOOD FESTIVAL. 
The Hove Centre, Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Brighton BN3 4AH.  11am-6pm.


Enjoy a gastronomic tour of Thailand in just one day!  Stalls will be showcasing 45 unique dishes from 4 different regions of Thailand.  Plus Buddhist ceremony, Thai Parade, Thai craft stalls, Thai classical music, boxing and martial arts demos.  Ornate fruit and vegetable carving, face painting for kids and Thai shoulder and foot massage for weary parents.  
Advance tickets available online £2 per person, under 12s FREE.  www.tfo.org.uk
Tickets on the door: £3 per person.  (07799) 725311.

26 
MAD SCIENCE.
  Hailsham Library.  10.30-11.30am.  

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Interactive space workshop.  Ages 5-11.  FREE event. Booking essential (0345) 60 80 196. 

26 
CASTAWAY.
  Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down. 10.30am-1.30pm. 

Build shelters and cook sausages on a campfire. Adult £3.95, child (6-11) £10.35. Book (01825) 830509.

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WHAT DOES AN ARCHAEOLOGIST DO? 
Lewes Castle, High Street, Lewes.  11am-12.30pm or 2-3.30pm.   
Have a go at being an archaeologist.  Ages 4-8 (adult to accompany but no younger siblings please).  £5.  Book (01273) 486290.

27 
UNCLE TERRY’S MAGIC SHOW.
  Willingdon Library 10.30-11.30am (ages 5-9); Eastbourne Library 2.30-3.30pm (ages 8-12).  FREE events.  Booking essential (0345) 60 80 196. 

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PLAY IN THE PARK
with Eastbourne Children's Centres.  Sovereign Park, Prince William Way, Langney Point, Eastbourne.  1-3pm.  
Toys and games in the park with Eastbourne's Play Ranger service.  Over 8s may come and go as they please, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.  No need to book, just turn up.  FREE.  (01323) 415461.

27
PUNCH & JUDY SHOWS.
  Wish Tower Slopes, Eastbourne Seafront.  12.30pm and 2pm.

FREE Punch & Judy shows with Ray Sparks, now in his 20th anniversary year!  Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout  the holidays until 31 August (except Thursday 12 August).

27
FAIRY GARDENS. 
Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10.30-11.30am and 2-3pm.  

Find the fairy glade and listen to a story about woodland elves.  Make a garden for the fairyfolk to enjoy and a wand to take home.  Adult £3.95, child (aged 3-6, accompanied) £5.60.  Book (01825) 830509.

27
DIG AND DISCOVER. 
Lewes Castle, High Street, Lewes.  10.30am-3.30pm.   
A one day course learning archaeology skills.  Investigate finds and explore the site.  Ages 8-12.  £15.  Book (01273) 486290.

27
KIDS’ SUMMERTIME SPECIAL.  Eastbourne Bandstand.
  7.30-8.30pm. 
Sing along and dance to High School Musical, Hannah Montanna & Abba songs.  £5 on door, £4 in advance from Seafront Office.  (01323) 410611.

27 - 30 
SUMMER ART SCHEME.
  Towner, College Road, Eastbourne.  Ages 5-7: 11am-1pm; ages 8-12: 3-5pm.  
Create giant postcards, lino prints, collages and more.  Display your artwork for all to see.  £20 per week.  Book (01323) 434670.

28 
WHERE DOES STICKMAN LIVE?
  Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat.  10.30am-1pm.  
Whittle a stickman by the camp fire, build him a shelter and bake cakes.  Ages 5-7 (accompanied).  Adult £6, child £7, family £18.  Book (01273) 497561.

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MAGIC WORKSHOPS. 
Leaf Hall Community Arts Centre, Seaside, Eastbourne.  9am-12noon. 
Watch a magic show, learn how to do tricks and make a magic wand.  Ages 6-11.  £10 per session.  Book (01323) 649097. 

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DRUMMING WORKSHOP. 
Hampden Park Library, 10.30am-12.30pm.
Try a variety of drumming styles at this musical event for ages 6-11.  FREE event.  
Booking essential (0345) 60 80 196. 

28
FAMILY ARCHAEOLOGY DAY.
  Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, near Hailsham.  10.30am-5pm.
Come and discover how archaeology works, first hand, on a World War Two archaeological dig with professional archaeologist Luke Barber.  Artefact handling and finds processing with Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society.  Plus displays, arts and crafts and archaeology trail.  All welcome.  Adult admission: £6.80, child (5-15) £3.60, family (2+2) £17.50.  (01323) 844224.

29 
FAIRIES & ELVES WORKSHOP. 
Leaf Hall Community Arts Centre, Seaside, Eastbourne. 
Crafts & storytelling with a real fairy.  Make masks & accessories for the Lammas Festival Parade.  Ages 3-5: 10am-12noon;  ages 6-10: 1-3pm.  £10 per session (family discount available).  Book (01323) 649097. 

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SEVEN SISTERS HOLIDAY CLUB. 
Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat.  10.30am-2.30pm.

 
Woodland Camp - Out & About in the Woods.   Find the camp in Friston Forest and help light a fire.  Search for signs of woodland animals, look for badger's sets, find out who lives under dead logs and what lurks beneath the surface of the pond.  Bring a packed lunch. 
Ages 6-11.  £12 per child.  Booking essential (01273) 497561. 

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SURVIVE IN THE WILD.
  Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10am-12noon.  

Hands-on activities to learn woodland bushcraft skills.  Adult £3.95, child (8-13) £7.50.  Book (01825) 830509.

29 - 30 
THE BIG ARK.
  St Mary’s Church, Old Town, Eastbourne. 9.15am-12noon.  
FREE craft workshops.  BBQ on Saturday 2-5pm.  Ages 5-11.  Must book (01323) 645225. 

30
PLAY IN THE PARK. 
Old Town Recreation Ground, Longland Road, Eastbourne.  2-4pm.
Toys and games in the park with Eastbourne's Play Ranger service.  Over 8s may come and go as they please, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.  No need to book, just turn up.  FREE.  (01323) 415461.

30 
SIGNALLING WORKSHOP.
  Heritage Centre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne.  10am-12noon.  

Send & receive secret messages.  Ages 4-12, £3 per child.  Book (01323) 411189.

30 
SPLODGE CRAFT WORKSHOPS.
  Heritage Centre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne.  10am-12noon.  
Bumper Bookshop, Grove Rd, Eastbourne.  No-Sew Teddy Making Party.  £10.50.  Book (01323) 737110.

30
WOODLAND MONSTERS. 
Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10.30-11.30am.

Search for a monster in the deep, dark woods.  Listen to a story, get camouflaged, then follow clues to his hiding place.  For accompanied children aged 3-6, £5.60.  Adult £3.95.  Book (01825) 830509.

30
ABBA
TRIBUTE NIGHT.  Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade.  
8pm, doors open 7.15pm.
Advance tickets: Adult £6.75, child £4.50.  
On the door: Adult £7.75, child £5.50.
Order advance tickets online at: www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk/whats-on/tributes/ or phone: (01323) 410611.


31 Jul - 1 Aug
EASTBOURNE TOWN & COUNTRY SHOW.
  Princes Park. 10am-5pm.  

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New event! Heavy horses, birds of prey, rural skills, funfair, stalls.  Adult £5, child £2, family (2+2) £12.  www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/eastbourne/

31Jul - 1Aug 
LAMMAS FESTIVAL.
  Western Lawns, Eastbourne seafront.  11am-4pm.  
Noon Sat - Carnival Parade with drummers and giants.  Live music, crafts, stalls.  FREE event.  Ceilidh Sunday.  

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PAPER PILOT.
  Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade, Eastbourne.  11am-3pm. 

 Family drop-in day.  Fold a fleet of paper planes for the Redoubt Flyover.  £2pp.  Admission: adult £4, child £2, residents ½ price.  Family £8.  (01323) 410300.

August 2010

1
POLEGATE FAMILY FUN DAY. 
War Memorial Recreation Ground, Wannock Road, Polegate.  1-5pm.
Games, stalls, raffle music and refreshments.  All welcome.  Bring a picnic.

2
SEVEN SISTERS HOLIDAY CLUB. 
Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat.  10.30am-2.30pm.  
CALLING ALL SMUGGLERS.  Could you be a smuggler?  Join the Cuckmere Smugglers for the day and find out if you have what it takes.  Bring a packed lunch.  Ages 6-11.  £12 per child.  Booking essential (01273) 497561. 

2
FAIRY GARDENS.  Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10.30-11.30am and 2-3pm.  

Find the fairy glade and listen to a story about woodland elves.  Make a garden for the fairyfolk to enjoy and a wand to take home.  Adult £3.95, child (aged 3-6, accompanied) £5.60.  Book (01825) 830509.

3
SEVEN SISTERS TREASURE TRAIL. 
Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat.  10.30am-1pm. 

 
Marine Week Family Adventure.  Pick a map, collect the clues and follow the trail.  The trail takes you from the Visitors Centre down to the rock pools at Cliff End.  Bring a packed lunch to eat on the beach.  Ages 7-11 (must be accompanied).  Adult £6, child £7, family £18.  Booking essential (01273) 497561. 

3
CASTAWAY.  Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10.30am-1.30pm.  

Build shelters and cook sausages on a campfire.  Adult £3.95, child (6-11) £10.35.  Book (01825) 830509.

3
½ DAY SCIENCE WORKSHOPS.  Observatory Science Centre,
Herstmonceux.  10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm.  

 
LIVING IN SPACE.  Find out how to stay alive and healthy in space and what it's like to live there.  Discover what a spacesuit is made of and prepare your own space meal.
Ages 6+, £8.95 per child.  Book (01323) 832731.

3
KIDS’ SUMMERTIME SPECIAL.  Eastbourne Bandstand.
  7.30-8.30pm. 
Sing along and dance to High School Musical, Hannah Montanna & Abba songs.  £5 on door, £4 in advance from Seafront Office.  (01323) 410611.


NATIONAL PLAY DAY.
  Hampden Park, Eastbourne. 1-4pm. 
Lots of children's organisations will be providing a fun packed afternoon of activities for all ages.  Under 8s must be accompanied.  FREE event. www.eastbourne.gov.uk/playranger


PUPPET WORKSHOP.
Leaf Hall Community Arts Centre, Seaside, Eastbourne. 9am-12noon.
Watch a puppet show, use the puppet theatre and make your own puppet.  Ages 6-11.  £10 per session.  Book (01323) 649097.

4
DRUMMING WORKSHOP. 
Langney Library, 10am-12 noon.
Try a variety of drumming styles at this musical event for ages 6-11.  FREE event.  Booking essential (0345) 60 80 196. 

4
EDIBLE BOATS AHOY! 
Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat.  10.30am-12.30pm.   
Marine Week Family Adventure.  Design a boat made out of things you can eat then bring the design and the materials to the Pump Barn.  Build your edible boat and see if it will float on the river.    Ages 7-11 (must be accompanied).  Adult £6, child £7, family £18.  Booking essential (01273) 497561. 

4
FULL DAY SCIENCE WORKSHOP.  Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 
10.30am-4pm.  

  
LIVING AND WORKING IN SPACE.  Find out how to stay alive and even walk in space.  Make your own space meal, discover what it would be like to wear a spacesuit and how astronauts carry out their work.  Ages 9+, £19.95. 
Book (01323) 832731.

4
DIGGING FOR TREASURE. 
Lewes Castle, High Street, Lewes.  10.30am-12 noon.   
Have a go at being an archaeologist and make your own treasure.  Ages 4-8 (adult to accompany.)  £4.  Book (01273) 486290.


THE LION KING WORKSHOP.
  Leaf Hall Community Arts Centre, Seaside, Eastbourne.  8.30am-6pm (lunch included). 
Sing, dance and act out your favourite scenes.  Performance at 5.30pm.  Ages 5-11.  £20 pp.  Book (01323) 649097.

5
SEVEN SISTERS HOLIDAY CLUB. 
Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat.  10.30am-2.30pm.   
Whelks, Wracks and Winkles.  Spend a day on the beach looking for crabs, barnacles and shrimps in the rock pools below the Seven Sisters.  Bring a packed lunch.  Ages 6-11.  £12 per child.  Booking essential (01273) 497561. 

5
WOODLAND MONSTERS. 
Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10.30-11.30am.

Search for a monster in the deep, dark woods.  Listen to a story, get camouflaged, then follow clues to his hiding place.  For accompanied children aged 3-6, £5.60.  Adult £3.95.  Book (01825) 830509.

5-10 
MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS.
  Princes Park, Eastbourne. 

Some of Russia’s greatest performers incl. trapeze artists, acrobats and contortionists.  Adult £10-£27, child £7-£21.  www.moscowstatecircus.com

6
PLAY IN THE PARK. 
Sevenoaks Road Park, Langney, Eastbourne.  2-4pm.
Toys and games in the park with Eastbourne's Play Ranger service.  Over 8s may come and go as they please, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.  No need to book, just turn up.  FREE.  (01323) 415461.

6
BIG FAMILY ROCK POOL. 
Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat.  1-3.30pm.   
Marine Week Family Adventure.  Design a boat made out of things you can eat then bring the design and the materials to the Pump Barn.  Build your edible boat and see if it will float. Ages 7-11 (must be accompanied).  Adult £6, child £7, family £18.  
Booking essential (01273) 497561. 

6
TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC. 
Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  2.30-4pm.

Go down to the woods today for games and a picnic.  Bring a picnic tea and your favourite bear.  Ages 3-6.  Adult £3.95, child £5.60.  Book (01825) 830509.

6
BEACH BOYS
TRIBUTE NIGHT.  Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade.  
8pm, doors open 7.15pm.
Advance tickets: Adult £6.75, child £4.50.  
On the door: Adult £7.75, child £5.50.
Order advance tickets online at: www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk/whats-on/tributes/ or phone: (01323) 410611.

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SAXONS AND NORMANS: LIVING HISTORY.
  Battle Abbey & battlefield, High Street, Battle.  TN33 0AD.
Step inside the world of Saxons and Normans.  See soldiers prepare their armour, tradesman doing woodwork and learn about traditional cooking methods.  Adult £7, child (5-15) £3.50, family £17.50.  

8
EASTBOURNE UNITED V CELEBRITIES! 
The Oval, Channel View Road, Eastbourne.  Gates open 10am, kick off 1.30pm.  
Charity football match with stars from Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Shameless and Waterloo Road.  All in aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice.  Stalls, BBQ, bar, tombola, bouncy castle.  Special Youth Tournament.  Adult £5, child £3.50 (under 5s free), family (2+2) £12.  Tickets from Eastbourne United (01323) 726989.   www.stwhospice.org


PIRATE WORKSHOP.
  Leaf Hall Community Arts Centre, Seaside, Eastbourne. 
Crafts & storytelling - meet a real pirate!  Make treasure maps, eye patches and ships rats.  
Ages 3-5: 10am-12noon;  ages 6-10: 1-3pm.  £10pp.  Book (01323) 649097.

9
SEVEN SISTERS HOLIDAY CLUB. 
Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat.  10.30am-2.30pm. 


Woodland Camp - Making Tracks.   Discover the secrets of tracking, trailing and stalking.  Practice the art of camouflage and identify animal tracks.  Bring a packed lunch to enjoy around the camp fire.  Ages 6-11.  £12 per child.  Booking essential (01273) 497561. 

9-11
KNIGHT & PRINCESS ACADEMY.
  Bodiam castle, Bodiam, nr Roberstsbridge.  TN32 5UA.  11am-3.15pm.
Learn some of the skills required to be a knight in armour or a medieval princess.  During your 45 minute session you will earn a certificate as proof of your qualification.  Ages 4+. 
£5 per person for the activity.  
No castle admission necessary for this activity, but parking charges still apply.  
Standard admission (excl Gift Aid) adult: £5.80, child £2.90, family £15.   Car park £2.  
Booking essential (01580) 830196.

10
FAIRY GARDENS.  Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10.30-11.30am and 2-3pm.  

Find the fairy glade and listen to a story about woodland elves.  Make a garden for the fairyfolk to enjoy and a wand to take home.  Adult £3.95, child (aged 3-6, accompanied) £5.60.  Book (01825) 830509.

10
½ DAY SCIENCE WORKSHOPS.  Observatory Science Centre,
Herstmonceux.  10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm.  


ROCKETRY.  Learn all about the rockets that launch robot space explorers and fly people into space.  Make and launch your own straw and water powered rockets.
Ages 6+, £8.95 per child.  Book (01323) 832731.

10
KIDS’ SUMMERTIME SPECIAL.  Eastbourne Bandstand.
  7.30-8.30pm. 
Sing along and dance to High School Musical, Hannah Montanna & Abba songs.  £5 on door, £4 in advance from Seafront Office.  (01323) 410611.

11
MAGIC WORKSHOPS.  Leaf Hall Community Arts Centre, Seaside, Eastbourne.  9am-12noon.
Watch a magic show, learn how to do tricks and make a magic wand.  Ages 6-11.  £10 per session.  Book (01323) 649097. 

11 
LIVING SEAS.
  Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat.  10.30am-4pm.  
Family drop-in with craft activities linked to the wonders of the undersea world.  Small charge to cover cost of materials.  No booking required.

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FULL DAY SCIENCE WORKSHOP.  Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 
10.30am-4pm.  

  
ROCKETRY.  Make and launch a water powered rocket and watch it float back to earth by parachute.  Also make and race simple rocket powered cars.
Ages 9+, £19.95. 
Book (01323) 832731.

11
CASTAWAY.  Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10.30am-1.30pm.  

Build shelters and cook sausages on a campfire.  Adult £3.95, child (6-11) £10.35.  Book (01825) 830509.

12
SEVEN SISTERS HOLIDAY CLUB. 
Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat.  10.30am-2.30pm. 
Woodland Camp - Homes For All.   Based around the woodland camp in Friston Forest, give wildlife a helping hand by creating homes for mini beasts and shelters for some of the small creatures that live in the woodland.  Bring a packed lunch.  Ages 6-11.  £12 per child.  Booking essential (01273) 497561. 

12
SURVIVE IN THE WILD.  Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10am-12noon.  

Hands-on activities to learn woodland bushcraft skills.  Adult £3.95, child (8-13) £7.50.  Book (01825) 830509.

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½ DAY SCIENCE WORKSHOPS.  Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux.  10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm.  


PAPER MAKING.  Make fabulous homemade paper from recycled materials.  Pulp and press used paper into sheets to make colourful and unique paper. 
Ages 6+, £8.95 per child.  Book (01323) 832731.

12-15 
AIRBOURNE 2010.
  Eastbourne seafront.  10am-6pm daily. 

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The world’s biggest FREE seafront airshow.  Red Arrows on Thursday (1pm), Friday & Saturday (4.30pm), plus flying displays, aerobatics, parachute displays, wing-walkers, arena displays, live music.  www.eastbourneairshow.com 

13
SPLODGE CRAFT WORKSHOPS. Bumper Bookshop, Grove Rd, Eastbourne. 
Decorate a Book Bag.  £5.  Book (01323) 737110.

13
WOODLAND MONSTERS. 
Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10.30-11.30am.

Search for a monster in the deep, dark woods.  Listen to a story, get camouflaged, then follow clues to his hiding place.  For accompanied children aged 3-6, £5.60.  Adult £3.95.  Book (01825) 830509.

13
DIRTY DANCING
TRIBUTE NIGHT.  Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade.  
8pm, doors open 7.15pm.
Advance tickets: Adult £6.75, child £4.50.  
On the door: Adult £7.75, child £5.50.
Order advance tickets online at: www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk/whats-on/tributes/ or phone: (01323) 410611.

14 
DADS & LADS WORKSHOP.
  Wish Tower Slopes, Eastbourne. 
FREE drop-in pinhole photography workshop linked to the Towner’s “Eric & James Ravilious: Father & Son” exhibition.

14
SPECIAL ELVIS AND ROCK & ROLL
TRIBUTE NIGHT.  Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade.  
8pm, doors open 7.15pm.
Advance tickets: Adult £6.75, child £4.50.  
On the door: Adult £7.75, child £5.50.
Order advance tickets online at: www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk/whats-on/tributes/ or phone: (01323) 410611.

16
FAIRY GARDENS.  Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10.30-11.30am and 2-3pm.  

Find the fairy glade and listen to a story about woodland elves.  Make a garden for the fairyfolk to enjoy and a wand to take home.  Adult £3.95, child (aged 3-6, accompanied) £5.60.  Book (01825) 830509.

16
PLAY IN THE PARK. 
Holly Place, Willingdon Trees, Eastbourne.  2-4pm.
Toys and games in the park with Eastbourne's Play Ranger service.  Over 8s may come and go as they please, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.  No need to book, just turn up.  FREE.  (01323) 415461.

17
WOODLAND MONSTERS. 
Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10.30-11.30am.

Search for a monster in the deep, dark woods.  Listen to a story, get camouflaged, then follow clues to his hiding place.  For accompanied children aged 3-6, £5.60.  Adult £3.95.  Book (01825) 830509.

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½ DAY SCIENCE WORKSHOPS.  Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux.  10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm.  


THE FAMILY OF THE SUN.  Design and build a spacecraft to safely land an egg on Mars.  Find out all about the planets and the things that travel around our sun. 
Ages 6+, £8.95 per child.  Book (01323) 832731.

17
KIDS’ SUMMERTIME SPECIAL.  Eastbourne Bandstand.
  7.30-8.30pm. 
Sing along and dance to High School Musical, Hannah Montanna & Abba songs.  £5 on door, £4 in advance from Seafront Office.  (01323) 410611.

18
PLAY IN THE PARK. 
Shinewater Park, Eastbourne.  2-4pm.
Toys and games in the park with Eastbourne's Play Ranger service.  Over 8s may come and go as they please, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.  No need to book, just turn up.  FREE.  (01323) 415461.

18
PUPPET WORKSHOP.  Leaf Hall Community Arts Centre, Seaside, Eastbourne.  9am-12noon.
Watch a puppet show, use the puppet theatre and make your own puppet.  Ages 6-11.  £10 per session.  Book (01323) 649097.

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FULL DAY SCIENCE WORKSHOP.  Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 
10.30am-4pm.  

 
SPACE AND ASTRONOMY.  Make your own telescope and comet as well as designing and building your own spacecraft to land safely on Mars.  Learn about the planets and even look at the Sun (safely) through the Centre's very special solar telescope (weather permitting).
Ages 9+, £19.95. 
Book (01323) 832731.

18
RHYME, RHYTHM AND RAP SHOW.
  Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, near Hailsham.  11am-12.15pm or 1-2.15pm.
Poetry for Narnia Day on the theme of "The Magician's Nephew" by C.S. Lewis.  Performance and workshops with poet Brian Moses.  Plus Narnia trail and arts & crafts activities.  Adult admission: £6.80, child (5-15) £3.60, family (2+2) £17.50.  (01323) 844224.

18
PRINCES AND PRINCESSES. 
Lewes Castle, High Street, Lewes.  10.30am-12 noon.   
Craft activities, dressing up and a story at the castle.  Ages 4-8 (adult to accompany.)  £4.  Book (01273) 486290.

18 Aug - 4 Sep
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG.
  Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 

Sensational sets, stunning special effects and the most expensive stage prop ever.  Seats from £15.50-£38.50.  Box Office: (01323) 412000  www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk

18-20 GREAT TREASURE CHALLENGE.  Bodiam castle, Bodiam, nr Roberstsbridge.  TN32 5UA.  11am-4pm.
Explore the castle with the help of a treasure map.  Solve the mystery by finding the clues and by questioning characters in period costumes.  Track down the treasure and claim your reward. 
Standard admission to the grounds, plus £2 per person for the activity.  Adult: £5.80, child £2.90, family £15 (excl Gift Aid).   Car park £2.  (01580) 830196.

19
PLAY IN THE PARK. 
Gildredge Park, Old Town, Eastbourne.  1-3pm.
Toys and games in the park with Eastbourne's Play Ranger service.  Over 8s may come and go as they please, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.  No need to book, just turn up.  FREE.  (01323) 415461.

19
CASTAWAY.  Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10.30am-1.30pm.  

Build shelters and cook sausages on a campfire.  Adult £3.95, child (6-11) £10.35.  Book (01825) 830509.

19
½ DAY SCIENCE WORKSHOPS.  Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux.  10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm.  

  
BUG HUNT.  Come and discover the bugs that live in our wood.  What do they look like under a microscope? 
Ages 6+, £8.95 per child.  Book (01323) 832731.

19
TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC. 
Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  2.30-4pm.

Go down to the woods today for games and a picnic.  Bring a picnic tea and your favourite bear.  Ages 3-6.  Adult £3.95, child £5.60.  Book (01825) 830509.

20
SURVIVAL SPECIAL. 
Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10am-4pm.
Spend a day in the woods learning basic family bushcraft.  Build a shelter, light fires and cook lunch in the woods.  Adult £38.50, child (8-15) £22.  Book (01825) 830509.

20
CHAS & DAVE
TRIBUTE NIGHT.  Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade.  
8pm, doors open 7.15pm.
Advance tickets: Adult £6.75, child £4.50.  
On the door: Adult £7.75, child £5.50.
Order advance tickets online at: www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk/whats-on/tributes/ or phone: (01323) 410611.

21
PLAY IN THE PARK. 
Princes Park Family Fun Day, seafront, Eastbourne.  11-4pm.
Toys and games in the park with Eastbourne's Play Ranger service.  Over 8s may come and go as they please, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.  No need to book, just turn up.  FREE.  (01323) 415461.

21 Aug - 1 Sep
BIG SUMMER FUNFAIR.
  Princes Park, Eastbourne.  2-10pm daily, except Wednesdays & Thursdays, open 1-8pm. 

22
PLAY IN THE PARK.  Hartfield Square, The Avenue, Eastbourne.  2-4pm.
Toys and games in the park with Eastbourne's Play Ranger service.  Over 8s may come and go as they please, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.  No need to book, just turn up.  FREE.  (01323) 415461.

23
PLAY IN THE PARK.  West Rise Field, Eastbourne.  1-3pm.
Toys and games in the park with Eastbourne's Play Ranger service.  Over 8s may come and go as they please, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.  No need to book, just turn up.  FREE.  (01323) 415461.

23
SURVIVE IN THE WILD.  Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down. 10am-12noon.  

Hands-on activities to learn woodland bushcraft skills.  Adult £3.95, child (8-13) £7.50.  Book (01825) 830509.

24
FULL DAY SCIENCE WORKSHOP.  Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 
10.30am-4pm.  


COOL CHEMISTRY.  Find out what makes things go fizz, bang and pop in some crazy chemistry experiments.  Ages 6+, £19.95.  Book (01323) 832731.

24
CLAY THROUGH THE AGES. 
Lewes Castle, High Street, Lewes.  2-3.30pm.   
Make some pots and tiles inspired by the objects in the collection.  Ages 5-10 (adult to accompany.)  £5.  Book (01273) 486290.

24
KIDS’ SUMMERTIME SPECIAL.  Eastbourne Bandstand.
  7.30-8.30pm. 
Sing along and dance to High School Musical, Hannah Montanna & Abba songs.  £5 on door, £4 in advance from Seafront Office.  (01323) 410611.

25
PLAY IN THE PARK.  Old Town Recreation Ground, Longland Road, Eastbourne.  2-4pm.
Toys and games in the park with Eastbourne's Play Ranger service.  Over 8s may come and go as they please, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.  No need to book, just turn up.  FREE.  (01323) 415461.

25
FULL DAY SCIENCE WORKSHOP.  Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 
10.30am-4pm.  


CAPTIVATING CHEMISTRY.  Find out what goes with a bang with crazy chemistry experiments.  Ages 9+, £19.95. 
Book (01323) 832731.

25
CASTAWAY.
  Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10.30am-1.30pm. 
Build shelters and cook sausages on a campfire.  Adult £3.95, child (6-11) £10.35.  Book (01825) 830509.

25
WORLD WAR TWO DAY.
  Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, near Hailsham.  10.30am-4.30pm.
Special appearance by Dame Vera Lynn.  WW2 Nissen Hug Dig, evacuees, land girls, veterans, vintage vehicles, civil defence activities, make do & mend, music and dancing.  '40s dancing demo and fun lesson, followed by a '40s- style dance.  All ages and abilities welcome, those in period clothes especially so!  Adult admission: £6.80, child (5-15) £3.60, family (2+2) £17.50.  (01323) 844224.

26
FAIRY GARDENS.  Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10.30-11.30am and 2-3pm.  

Find the fairy glade and listen to a story about woodland elves.  Make a garden for the fairyfolk to enjoy and a wand to take home.  Adult £3.95, child (aged 3-6, accompanied) £5.60.  Book (01825) 830509.

26
½ DAY SCIENCE WORKSHOPS.  Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux.  10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm.  
K'NEX CONSTRUCTION.  Design and build a K'nex model with guidance from an expert. 
Ages 6+, £8.95 per child.  Book (01323) 832731.

26 - 27 
TOTAL RUGBY COURSE.
  College Field, Eastbourne College.  9.30am-3.30pm. 


Two day course for 7-14s, with RFU coach. £65 incl hot lunch.  Book by 7 Aug: (07966) 680710.

27 
WEATHERMAN.
  Heritage Centre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne.  10am-12noon. 



Make your own weather instruments.  Ages 4-12.  £3.  Book (01323) 411189.

27
PLAY IN THE PARK.  Holly Place, Willingdon Trees, Eastbourne.  2-4pm.
Toys and games in the park with Eastbourne's Play Ranger service.  Over 8s may come and go as they please, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.  No need to book, just turn up.  FREE.  (01323) 415461.

27
WOODLAND MONSTERS. 
Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down.  10.30-11.30am.

Search for a monster in the deep, dark woods.  Listen to a story, get camouflaged, then follow clues to his hiding place.  For accompanied children aged 3-6, £5.60.  Adult £3.95.  Book (01825) 830509.

27
GREASE, 50s & 60s
TRIBUTE NIGHT.  Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade.  
8pm, doors open 7.15pm.
Advance tickets: Adult £6.75, child £4.50.  
On the door: Adult £7.75, child £5.50.
Order advance tickets online at: www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk/whats-on/tributes/ or phone: (01323) 410611.

28 - 30 
ENGLAND’S MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL.
  Herstmonceux Castle.  10am-6pm. 

The Spectacular Grand Parade

100s of knights besiege the castle.  Living history village, skill-at-arms, archery & falconry, jesters, jugglers, storytellers, stalls.  Adult £17, child (5-13) £10.  £3 OFF per person with coupon in Kids' Fun File magazine (available in local libraries and Tourist Information Centres).

30 
CHOCS AWAY!
  Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade, Eastbourne.  11am-3pm. 
Family drop-in.  Help build a huge aeroplane on the parade ground, £2 pp plus admission. (01323) 410300.

31
DRAMA WORKSHOP.  Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne.  10am-12 noon.  
Fun drama workshop for ages 5-10.  £5 per child.  Book (01323) 722924.

31
KIDS’ SUMMERTIME SPECIAL.  Eastbourne Bandstand.
  7.30-8.30pm. 
Sing along and dance to High School Musical, Hannah Montanna & Abba songs.  £5 on door, £4 in advance from Seafront Office.  (01323) 410611.


Weekly Throughout the Summer Holidays


Mondays in July/August

ZANY ZONE.  Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 11am-4pm.

Make & Take drop-in activity area.  Make helicopters, jumping beans, star wheels, do simple science experiments and intriguing puzzles.  No booking necessary.  £1 per child in addition to normal admission: adult £7.40, child (4-16) £5.55, family of 4 £22.95.

Mondays & Tuesdays in August

LIFEGUARD SKILLS.  Eastbourne seafront.
Learn survival, safety and rescue skills.  Ages 8-12.  £15 for 3 hours.  (01323) 410611. 

Mondays & Thursdays in July/August

SEVEN SISTERS HOLIDAY CLUB. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 
29 Jul-12 Aug: 10.30am-2.30pm. 
Woodland Camps. 
29 Jul: Out & About in the Woods; 
9 Aug: Making Tracks; 
12 Aug: Homes for All. 
Marine Week.
2 Aug: Calling All Smugglers; 
5 Aug: Whelks, Wracks & Winkles. 
Ages 6-11. £12 per child. Booking essential (01273) 497561. 

Tuesdays in July/August

KIDS’ SUMMERTIME SPECIALS.  Eastbourne Bandstand.  27 July-31 Aug: 7.30-8.30pm. 
Sing along and dance to High School Musical, Hannah Montanna & Abba songs.  £5 on door, £4 in advance from Seafront Office.  (01323) 410611.

Tuesdays & Thursdays in July / August

PUNCH & JUDY SHOWS.  Wish Tower Slopes, Eastbourne Seafront.  12.30pm and 2pm.

FREE Punch & Judy shows with Ray Sparks, now in his 20th anniversary year!  Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout  the holidays until 31 August (except Thursday 12 August).

Tuesdays & Thursdays in August

½ DAY SCIENCE WORKSHOPS.  Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux.  10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm.  
Ages 6+, £8.95 per child. 
3 Aug: Living in Space; 
10 Aug: Rocketry; 
12 Aug: Paper Making; 
17 Aug: The Family of the Sun; 
19 Aug: Bug Hunt; 
26 Aug: K’NEX Construction. 
Book (01323) 832731.

Wednesdays in August

FULL DAY SCIENCE WORKSHOPS.  Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 
10.30am-4pm.  
Ages 9+, £19.95. 
4 Aug: Living in Space; 
11 Aug: Rocketry; 
18 Aug: Space & Astronomy; 
25 Aug: Captivating Chemistry. 
Book (01323) 832731.

Most Thursdays 

EASTBOURNE SPEEDWAY.  Arlington Stadium.  7.30pm.  
Adult £16, child (6-15) £8, family £40. (01323) 841642. 

Fridays in July/August/September

TRIBUTE NIGHTS.  Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade.  
8pm, doors open 7.15pm.

23 July: TAKE THAT Tribute
30 July: ABBA Tribute
6 August: BEACH BOYS Tribute
13 August: DIRTY DANCING Tribute
(Saturday 14 August: SPECIAL ELVIS Tribute)
20 August: CHAS & DAVE Tribute
27 August: GREASE, 50s & 60s Tribute
3 September: BEE GEES Tribute
10 September: QUEEN Tribute
17 September: ABBA Tribute
24 September: ROCKY HORROR & MEATLOAF FINALE FIREWORK Tribute.
Please note dates and acts are subject to change without notice.

Advance tickets: Adult £6.75, child £4.50.  
On the door: Adult £7.75, child £5.50.
Order advance tickets online at: www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk/whats-on/tributes/ 
Or telephone: (01323) 410611.

Regularly throughout July/August

CHILDREN'S CHARACTERS APPEARANCE DAYS.  Drusillas Park, Alfriston. 
Park open 10am-5pm. 

25 & 29 July: THE FAT CONTROLLER.
27 July: BELLA & JAKE FROM THE TWEENIES.
3 August: SHAUN THE SHEEP & TIMMY.
4 August: HUMUNGOUSAUR FROM BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE.
5 & 8 August: THE FAT CONTROLLER.
10 August: DORA THE EXPLORER & DIEGO.
11 August: FOUR ARMS FROM BEN 10.
13, 15 & 16 August: THE FAT CONTROLLER.
17 & 18 August: PEPPA PIG & GEORGE.
22 August: THE FAT CONTROLLER.
24 August: BARNEY THE DINOSAUR.
25 August: SPORTACUS.
27 August: THE FAT CONTROLLER.
30 August: THOMAS & FRIENDS 65th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DAY.

Adult or child over 2: £14.30.  Various family tickets e.g. family of 4: £55.20.
www.drusillas.co.uk   (01323) 874100. 

24 July- 20 August daily
LONGBOWS, CROSSBOWS AND PAINTBALL CANNON!
  Bodiam castle, Bodiam, nr Roberstsbridge.  TN32 5UA.  11am-4pm.
Learn archery skills and have a go with longbows, crossbows and a paintball cannon. 
£3 per person for the activity.  No castle admission necessary for this activity, but parking charges still apply.  
Standard admission (excl Gift Aid) adult: £5.80, child £2.90, family £15.   Car park £2.  
(01580) 830196.
Plus FIRING OF THE TREBUCHET.  (A  huge catapault used in medieval sieges).  
Daily at 12 noon, 2pm and 3.30pm.




E&OE. Please check all events as they may be subject to change.  Kids Fun File does not accept responsibility for any changes / errors.


 
 


 

 



Mums and Dads
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There are ideas for celebrations, fun activities for your kids, links to useful websites and stuff to entertain you while you sit down with a nice cup of tea, all tidied away into their own sections. 
Hope you enjoy them!



Tinies
Pre-school boys and girls.  
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You'll find lots of good stuff under the headings: 
Celebrate, Find Out, Go Out, Stay In, Join and Organise.



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Boys and girls aged 5-11.  
There's nothing for babies or old people here - just fun, useful stuff for kids.  
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You'll find lots of good stuff under the headings: 
Celebrate, Find Out, Go Out, Stay In, Join and Organise.  
They'll take you where you want to go.