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THINGS TO DO FOR FREE.



October 2008 (Half Term Week)

24, 25 
ROUND THE CAMPFIRE.
Tile Barn, Frog Firle Farm, Alfriston. 6.30-8pm. A lantern lit walk to the campfire, with songs and stories to share. £2. Book (01323) 871318.

25 
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA.
Polegate Library, Windsor Way. 10am-3pm. A 40th birthday celebration for the library. Storytelling, face-painting, cake and a prize draw to win tickets to the show “The Tiger Who Came To Tea”. FREE event. 

25, 26 
WIZARD WEEKEND.
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station. Special steam trains; Ghost Train & Wizard Express. Wizard shows, scary subway, hunt the bat, face painting, storytelling, fancy dress competition. 3rd class ticket - adult £14, child (age 3-15) £7, family (2+3) £42. (01825) 720800.

25 - 31 
HALLOWEEN FUN.
Newhaven Fort, Fort Rd. 10.30am-5pm. Spooky quiz trail. Magic Lantern Show (over 5s) on Wed, Halloween workshops on Thurs and Creepy Creatures on Fri. Book shows and workshops on (01273) 517622. Adult £5.85, child £3.80, family (2+3) £17. 

25 Oct - 2 Nov 
HAUNTED HALF TERM.
Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade, Eastbourne. 10am-5pm (closed Mons). Hunt for clues hidden around the museum. Prizes for all. FREE. Entry: adult £4, child £2, all ½ price with Leisure Card! (01323) 410300.

25 Oct - 2 Nov
HALLOWEEN HUNT.
Alfriston Clergy House, The Tye, Alfriston. 10am-5pm (closed Tuesdays and Fridays). Search for pumpkins around the garden and orchard. £1.50 pp. Admission: Adult £3.70, child FREE. (01323) 870001.

25 Oct - 2 Nov
KNOCKHATCH HALLOWEEN. 
Knockhatch Adventure Park, A22 Hailsham.  10am-5pm.  Alongside the usual attractions and activities there will be apple-bobbing, lucky dips, face painting and a Halloween Quiz with prizes.  (01323) 442051.  www.knockhatch.com

25 Oct - 2 Nov
GET SPOOKED!
Spring Barn Farm Park, Kingston Rd, Lewes. 9.30am-5pm. Creepy Creature Hunt, Cauldron Quest, pumpkin carving, storytelling, corn maze. Adult £6.50, child £5.50, under 2s FREE. (01273) 488450.

25 Oct - 2 Nov
BOO’S HAUNTED COTTAGE.
Drusillas Park, Alfriston. 10am-5pm. Boo, the friendly ghost, will be in his haunted cottage - watch out for Winifred the Witch! Adult £13.45, child £12.45. (01323) 874100.

26
"FAMILY FRIENDLY & FREE" FUN DAY
.  Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, Old Town, Eastbourne.  12.30-5pm.  Live entertainment, games zones, pamper area, tea, coffee and homemade cakes.  (Food served from 12.30-2.30pm).  (01323) 722924.

26 
HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN DAY.
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker. 10.30am-4.30pm. Halloween Punch & Judy, spooky house tours, Frank’n’Stiltz, storyteller, arts & crafts, trails, puzzles & prizes. Fancy dress optional. Adult £6.25, child £3.25, family (2+2) £15.95. (01323) 844224.

27
FREE PARENT AND CHILD MASSAGE SESSION.
 
Kip McGrath Education Centre, Dental Practice Board main building, Compton Place Road, Eastbourne.  9.30am-12.30pm.  Places are limited, so to apply contact the sponsors, Kip McGrath, on (01323) 720072.  (Places will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis).    

27 - 31 
HALLOWEEN FUN.
Yesterday’s World, High Street, Battle. 9.30am-6pm. Spot the Ghosts, arts & crafts, fancy dress competition and face painting. Adult £7, child £5, under 5s FREE, family (2+2) £20. (01424) 777226.

27 - 31 
ROMAN ARMY WEEK.
Fishbourne Roman Palace, Salthill Rd, Fishbourne, nr Chichester. 10am-4pm. Join the Roman army for a day. Try on a Roman costume, practise marching drill, archery and sword fighting. You can even taste a Roman soldier’s food. Activities FREE. Adult £7, child (5-15) £3.70, family (2+2) £17.90. (01243) 785859.

27 Oct - 1 Nov 
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES.
Freedom Leisure, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham. 8.30am-5.30pm. Including: Drama, Wrestling and Beauty Workshops on Mon, Cinema Screening on Tues, Mystery Guest on Weds, Mad Science (£1 extra) and X Factor on Thurs, ‘Thriller’ Dance Class, Masks & Costumes on Fri. Ages 8-12. ½ day £8, full day £14. Book (01323) 443912.

28 
TALES ON A TUESDAY.
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker. 11am-3.30pm. Storytelling, story writing and felt-making activities, plus trails, puzzles and prizes. Adult £6.25, child £3.25, family (2+2) £15.95. (01323) 844224.

28 
EYES ON THE UNIVERSE.
Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 10.30am-4pm. Fun science workshop. Learn about giant telescopes and space exploration craft, paint your own stars and make a simple telescope. Ages 6-10. £19.95. Book (01323) 832731.

28 
SURVIVE IN THE WILD.
Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down. 10am-12noon. Test your survival skills and learn new ones with hands-on woodland activities. Ages 8-13. Child £7.15, adults £3.40. Book (01825) 830509. 

28
FUN DRAMA WORKSHOPS.
Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne. 10am-12 noon.  Ages 5-7.  £5 per child. Book (01323) 722924.

28
SPLODGE CRAFT WORKSHOPS.
Bumper Bookshop, 35 Grove Road, Eastbourne. 10-11am or 11.15am-12.15pm. Come along and have fun making your own costume for Halloween, all ages welcome. £4.50.

28 - 31 
HALLOWEEN FUN AT THE FARM.
Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross. 11am-2pm. Pumpkin carving, ghoulish graveyard, spooky farm walk and more. (01323) 768490. 

28-31
FREE FAMILY RADIO WORKSHOPS.
  Kip McGrath Education Centre, Dental Practice Board main building, Compton Place Road, Eastbourne.  9.30am-12.30pm.  To celebrate Family Learning Week, join a former Southern fm presenter for this free radio workshop for families.  At least one parent must accompany one or two children aged 7-14.  Places are limited, so to apply contact the sponsors, Kip McGrath, on (01323) 720072.  (Places will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis).  

29
NCT BUMPS AND BABES RELAUNCH PARTY. 
Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, Old Town.  10am-12noon.  To celebrate the fact that Bumps and Babes is coming back to Community Wise every Wednesday, all the old members and anyone who would like to join (mums dads, bumps and babes) are invited along to the party.  For more info call Samantha on (01323) 749494.  (£1 donation requested for party).

29
BALLOON MAGIC TRAIN FREE ENTERTAINMENT.
  Eastbourne Railway Station to Rye Station.  11am-2pm approx.  To encourage families to travel by train, the Sussex Rail Partnership is laying on free entertainment (a balloon magician and colouring activities) on the 11.08am service from Eastbourne to Rye.  There will then be more entertainment at Rye before the train returns at 12.54pm.  Certainly a new experience for kids who always travel by car!  Check prices of tickets with Eastbourne Railway station before travelling.  


29 
WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY.
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker. 11am-3.30pm. Feed The Birds with the RSPB, meet Rescued Reptiles and East Sussex Wildlife Rescue. Adult £6.25, child £3.25, family (2+2) £15.95 (01323) 844224.

29 
WICKED WIZARD WORKSHOP.
Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. Make balloons scream and bats fly in these spooktacular ½ day workshops. Ages 6-10. £8.95. Book (01323) 832731.

29 
HAVE YOU SEEN THE GRUFFALO?
Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, Seaford. 10am-12.30pm. Meet the forest animals on a walk with Mouse. Activities and a Gruffalo Pie feast by the campfire, bring a picnic. Ages 3-7. Adult £4, child £5, family £15. Booking essential. (01273) 497561.

29 
BIG DIWALI DRAW.
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Royal Pavilion Gardens. 10.30am-12pm & 1-4pm. Make beautiful rangoli patterns in celebration of Diwali. All ages. Just drop-in. Entrance and event FREE. (01273) 290900.

29 Oct - 1 Nov 
TREASURE ISLAND.
Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Nightly 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Young EODS present this swashbuckling musical tale of treasure & skull-duggery on the high seas. From £10, under 16s £9. (01323) 412000. 

30 
FUN DRAMA WORKSHOPS.
Community Wise, Ocklynge Rd, Eastbourne. 10am-12noon.  Ages 8-10. £5 per child. Book (01323) 722924.

30 
MEET NICK SHARRATT.
Bumper Bookshop, 35 Grove Road, Eastbourne. 3-4.30pm. Meet the author & illustrator of Tracy Beaker & Daisy fame. (01323) 737110.

30 
THEATRICAL THURSDAY.
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker. 11am-3.30pm. Spooky acting activities for ages 5-13, plus trails, puzzles and prizes. Adult £6.25, child £3.25, family (2+2) £15.95. (01323) 844224.

30 
FOOD THROUGH THE AGES.
Anne of Cleves House, Southover High St, Lewes. 10.30am-4pm. Explore foods from hunter gatherer to Tudor times, wild foods and medieval medicines. All ages, just drop in. Adult £3.65, child £1.70, family (2+2) £9.85. (01273) 474610.

30 
HALLOWEEN CREATIONS.
Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down. 10.30am-12noon & 2.30-4pm. Come into the dark woods and make spooky Halloween decorations. Ages 6-11. Child £5.75, adult £3.40. Book (01825) 830509.

31 
SPLODGE CRAFT WORKSHOPS.
Bumper Bookshop, 35 Grove Road, Eastbourne. 10-11am or 11.15am-12.15pm. Come along and have fun making your own costume for Halloween, all ages welcome. £4.50. 

31 
FANCY DRESS FRIDAY.
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker. 11am-3.30pm. Arrive in costume and make a mask, plus trails, puzzles and prizes. Adult £6.25, child £3.25, family (2+2) £15.95. (01323) 844224.

31 
FRIDAY FRIGHT NIGHT.
Freedom Leisure, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham. 5.30-10pm. Spooky Splashdance and Petrifying Party. Ages 8-12. £6. Book (01323) 443912.

31 
NIGHT CREATURES.
Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, Seaford. 6.30-8.30pm. Come in fancy dress for a spooky Halloween forest walk to discover who comes out at night. Hot soup and hot chocolate provided. Bring a torch. Ages 7+. Children must be accompanied. Adult £4, child £5, family £15. Booking essential (01273) 497561.

31 
FARM FRIGHT NIGHT.
Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross. 5.30-7.30pm. Ticket only Halloween event. £3.50 pp. (incl. refreshments). Book (01323) 768490. 

31 
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN.
Spring Barn Farm Park, Kingston Rd, Lewes. 9.30am-9pm. Wear your spookiest outfit for the fancy Dress Parade (prizes for best). Creepy Creature Hunt, Cauldron Quest, pumpkin carving, storytelling, corn maze. Farmhouse Kitchen open until 8.30pm. Adult £6.50, child £5.50, under 2s FREE. (01273) 488450.

31 
GHOST STORIES & GHOULISH GAMES.
Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down. 5-7pm. Act out a ghost story, Best Dressed Ghoul, chilling challenges, bonfire & sausage BBQ. Ages 6-11. Adult £4.20, child £9.45. Book (01825) 830509. 


November 2008


SAINTLY SATURDAY.
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker. 11am-3.30pm. An antidote to Halloween! Arts and crafts, trails, puzzles and prizes. Adult £6.25, child £3.25, family (2+2) £15.95. (01323) 844224.

1
SATURDAY MORNING CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOPS.
  Masterpiece Studio, Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate, Whitesmith (A22 Golden Cross).  10am-12noon or 1-3pm.  This week: Make a jewellery gift.  Make a necklace and bracelet including the gift bag or a key / mobile phone fob and a bracelet.  £10 per session.  (01825) 872225.


FIRE & ICE WALK.
Eastbourne Rugby Club, Hampden Park. From 6pm. Watch people walk barefoot 20 feet across burning coals or broken glass! Fire-dancing, BBQ, fun stalls, all in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Entry FREE.

2
LONDON TO BRIGHTON VETERAN CAR RUN.
  The first group of cars to leave Hyde Park in London will be arriving on Brighton seafront some time after 10am.  There will be more cars arriving all through the day until approx 4.30pm.  Little boys (or girls!) who love cars can watch all sorts of amazing vintage vehicles appearing on the seafront in a fun, carnival type atmosphere.



STOCK CAR FIREWORKS NIGHT.
Arlington Stadium. 7pm. National Bangers, Lightning Rods and massive Fireworks Display. Adult £11, under 14s £5. www.spedeworth.co.uk


SKELETONS ON SUNDAY.
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker. 11am-3.30pm. What can you discover by examining Saxon skeletons? Trails, puzzles, prizes. Ages 8+. Adult £6.25, child £3.25, family (2+2) £15.95. (01323) 844224.

3 - 5 
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA.
Winter Garden, Compton St., Eastbourne. Mon: 1.30pm; Tue: 11am & 1.30pm; Wed: 11am. A magical musical adaptation of a favourite story. Ages 3+. Tickets £7.50. (01323) 412000.


SAFFRONS SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS.
Saffrons, Compton Place Road. Fireworks display. Gates open 6pm, display 7.30pm. Adult £3.50, under 12s £2, family (2+2) £10.

8
SATURDAY MORNING CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOPS.
  Masterpiece Studio, Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate, Whitesmith (A22 Golden Cross).  10am-12noon or 1-3pm.  This week: Mini Scrapbook Album.  Make your own mini scrapbook album for someone in your family.  Just bring the photos.  £10 per session.  (01825) 872225.

10 Nov - 24 Dec 
LAPLAND UK.
Bewl Water, Lamberhurst. Train as an apprentice elf, decorate gingerbread in the Gingerbread House, enjoy a hot meal, go ice skating, meet huskies and reindeer, visit a Saami tent and hear their stories, then visit Santa to receive a gift. Limited times available. From £55 pp in Nov to £75 pp in Dec. Check availability on www.laplanduk.co.uk or 0871 221 9627.

13
NCT QUIZ NIGHT. 
The Loft Lounge & Bar, 14 Station Street, Eastbourne.  Bring a team and have some fun.  £5 per person, to include complimentary drink.  To book or for more info call Sara on (07966) 545098.

15
SATURDAY MORNING CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOPS.
  Masterpiece Studio, Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate, Whitesmith (A22 Golden Cross).  10am-12noon or 1-3pm.  This week: Christmas Cards.  Learn some new techniques before making your own Christmas cards.  £10 per session.  (01825) 872225.

15
LIVE BETTER FOR LESS. 
Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, Old Town, Eastbourne.  10am-4pm.  Enjoy a happy, healthy lifestyle while spending less!  Over 35 exhibits, workshops and demos from a wide range of organisations.  Find out about budget shopping, growing your own food, cheap entertainment, local sports and fitness, affordable fashion and freebies.  Cookery demos with delicious samples, advice and free services from employment and small business specialists.  Children's activities include free basketball and hip hop workshops, music, magic and juggling.  Community Wise: (01323) 722924.  www.livebetterforless.org.uk

19 - 21 
EASTBOURNE YOUTH RADIO 2008.
Local students (aged 4-19) presenting and broadcasting their own programmes on air. 87.7fm on your radio or www.eyr.org.uk on the web. 

22
SATURDAY MORNING CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOPS.
  Masterpiece Studio, Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate, Whitesmith (A22 Golden Cross).  10am-12noon or 1-3pm.  This week: Pottery Gift.  Paint a pot, mug or plate for someone you love.  £10 per session.  (01825) 872225.

27
THANKSGIVING. 
See the
the Tinies and Tikes Celebrate pages to find out all about this American celebration and for ideas of how you can have one of your own.

29 
ADVENT WORKSHOP.
St Mary’s Church, Old Town, Eastbourne. 9.30-11.30am. Make lovely ‘crafty’ Christmas presents for your family and decorations to take home. Ends with short children’s service (parents welcome). Ages 3-11, under 8s must be accompanied. FREE event.

29
PASHLEY DOWN CHRISTMAS FAIR.
  Pashley Down Infants School, Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne.  12noon-3pm.  Magical Father Christmas Grotto, raffle, refreshments, gifts and toys plus lots of fun games.  

29
SATURDAY MORNING CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOPS.
  Masterpiece Studio, Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate, Whitesmith (A22 Golden Cross).  10am-12noon or 1-3pm.  This week: Mosaic Gift.  Design and make your choice of gift from a range of mosaic items.  £10 per session.  (01825) 872225.

29 Nov - 23 Dec 
SANTA’S CHRISTMAS COTTAGE.
Drusilla’s Park, Alfriston. 10am-5pm. Weekends only, then daily from 13 Dec. See Santa and his elves in their workshop. Adult £12.70, child £11.70, under 2s FREE. (01323) 874100. 


December 2008 


HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: SENIOR GRADE (PG). 
Curzon Cinema.   This is still on, if you haven't been talked into taking the little darlings yet,  it might be your last chance! http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/highschoolmusical3/

From 6 MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA (PG).  
Curzon Cinema.  
For those of you whose children are not quite at the High School Musical stage yet, this is bound to keep the whole family happy.  In this sequel, the (scene-stealing) penguins have repaired an old crashed aeroplane in the hope of flying everyone out of Madagascar and back to America.  The plane only stays up long enough to get them all to Africa, where a new madcap adventure begins. The zoo-raised animals have a wild time meeting their wild counterparts. Before (and after) you go do look up the official website where you'll find videos, downloads, activities, games and even an "Air Penguin" section.  This last recreates all the things a real airline would have, such as boarding passes, flight status and even a frequent flyer programme. Some of these can be printed off, so would make great props for fun imaginative games.  The activities section has too many fun things to list but includes: postcards, paper aeroplanes, recipes, colouring pages, stickers and even a survival guide!
www.madagascar-themovie.com


A TOUCH OF FROST.
Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, Seaford. 2.30am-4.30pm. Make decorations for a special tree in Friston Forest and some to take home. Enjoy a walk through the woods at dusk and listen to a winter story.Ages 6-11. Children must be accompanied. Adult £4, child £5, family £15. Book (01273) 497561.

6
SATURDAY MORNING CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOPS.
  Masterpiece Studio, Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate, Whitesmith (A22 Golden Cross).  10am-12noon or 1-3pm.  This week: Christmas Decorations.  Paint two different tree decorations which will be glazed and fired in time to hang on the tree.  £10 per session.  (01825) 872225.

6, 7 
EASTBOURNE’S CHRISTMAS MAGIC.
Town Centre. 
Christmas Farmers’ Market, Father Christmas parades, music and entertainment plus St Wilfrid's Treasure Hunt Competition with teddy bear prizes.  The staff of more than 30 town centre shops be in fancy dress for the weekend. 
Saturday 
10.30am-2.30pm: Southern fm / Bonners Music Superstore Roadshow in the town centre.
11.15am: Father Christmas parade through the town centre starting from Banker's Corner.  
Santa will also be in his magical grotto at Bonners Music Store, Langney Road, every weekend until Christmas.  
Traditional children's carousel rides outside Marks & Spencers.
Arndale Centre from 10am-4pm: Charlie the Clown, Claire's facepainting, the Living Statue, Storytelling.  Phoenix Singers 10.30am-12noon.
Sunday
Arndale Centre from 10am-4pm: Mr Chrimbo, Claire's facepainting and the Living Statue. 
11.15am: Father Christmas parade through the town centre starting from TJ Hughes.  
Sovereign Radio will be in the town centre, talking with shoppers.

6, 7 

TREE DRESSING WEEKEND. Revive the ancient custom of dressing an outdoor tree. Decorate it with ribbons, home-made decorations, twinkly lights - it’s simply a way of showing we value them. Even more fun if you get friends to help you!  Find out more at:
www.365act.com/actions/6.html

6, 7 
CHRISTMAS COMFORT & JOY WEEKEND.
Alfriston village. 10am-4pm. Lots of old-fashioned Christmas activities around the village. Up-to-date details at www.alfriston.org

6, 7 
CHRISTMAS SCIENCE WEEKEND.
Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 10am-5pm. Scintillating shows throughout the day, Christmas gifts & stocking fillers in shop. Adult £7, child FREE with paying adult (01323) 832731.


6 - 23 
VISIT SANTA IN HIS STABLE.
Spring Barn Farm Park, Kingston Rd, Lewes. 9.30am-5pm. Visit Santa in the stable and explore the farm. Magical Christmas Creatures quiz. Christmas gifts and decorations for sale. Adult £6.50, child £5.50, under 2s FREE. (01273) 488450.


TREE DRESSING.
Weald & Downland Museum, Singleton, A286 nr Chichester. 10.30-4pm. Celebration of trees, with dancing, singing, storytelling, plays, lantern making and grand Lantern Procession at 3.45pm. Bring a jam jar and a night light for the workshop. Adult £8.50, child (5-15) £4.50, under 5s FREE, family (2+3) £23.30. (01243) 811348.

10
NCT CHRISTMAS PARTY.  
The Belgian Café (formerly Café Belge), Grand Parade, Eastbourne.  10am-12 noon. Open to everyone, members and non-members, come along for some Christmas dancing, singing, crafts, party food and refreshments. There will also be an opportunity to meet Father Christmas in his grotto and collect a present (for an extra £1).  £2 per child, babies under 1 FREE. For tickets and more info contact Debs on (01323) 639471 or just come along on the day. All proceeds go towards the NCT Charity.


10
BIGGER BANG III. 
Brighton Dome. 1.30pm & 7pm.  Spectacular science show with ITV's Ministry of Mayhem and Fireworks Mike from Brighton Fireworks.  Experiments with a giant Chemistry set and the biggest test tubes in Brighton.  www.brightondome.org

10, 11 
GREAT BIG CHRISTMAS SING.
Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 7pm. Amusing Christmas story with a local children’s choirs and music from East Sussex Music Services Youth Ensembles. Adult £6, child £3, family (2+2) £15. (01323) 412000.

12 - 14 
A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Hampden Park Community Hall, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne. Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale presented by the Uptown Players. Tickets £5. (01323) 507891 or from Paper Lane Newsagent, Hampden Park.

12 Dec - 11 Jan 
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARVES.
Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Various performances. Will Snow White escape from the wicked queen? Eastbourne’s Christmas pantomime is back! Tickets £10-18. (01323) 412000.

20, 21 
SANTA SPECIALS.
Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park, Lottbridge Drove. 11am-4pm. Take the train to Santa’s grotto. Children can receive a present from Santa while their parents enjoy a mince pie and festive drink. Adult £6, child £5.50, under 3s £2.50. (01323) 520229.

21 
BURNING THE CLOCKS.
From 6.30pm. A huge parade where participants carry spectacular paper lanterns from Brighton city centre to the seafront to burn on the beach and mark the Winter Solstice. Ends with a FREE Firework display. 

25 MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM KIDS’ FUN FILE! 

26 
FREE BOXING DAY BOOGIE.
Eastbourne Bandstand. 11am - 12.30pm. Get out into the fresh air and dance to the music of ‘Sounds Easy’. A lovely Christmas tradition for all ages! 


January 2009

9 Jan - 1 Feb 
HOLIDAY ON ICE 2009 - “MYSTERY”.
Brighton Centre. Gorgeous costumes, music, aerial acrobatics and world class figure skating. Adult from £14-£28, under 16s £10. ‘Family Fun Nights’ on Fridays: premier seats for a family of 4 - only £54. (0870)160 2847. www.brightoncentre.co.uk