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July 2010
July - September
SPACEHOP READING CHALLENGE.
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
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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.
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.
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.
27
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
31
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.
4
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
4
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.
5
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.
7,8
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
9
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.
11
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.
12
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.
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.
17
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.
18
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.
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.
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