LOCAL CLUBS, YOUTH ORGANISATIONS AND TUTORS.

  We're spoiled for choice in Eastbourne as every interest is catered for; from sports to performing arts, to modern languages, music and self-defence.  
There are also plenty of places where kids can go to make new friends and 
simply let off steam.  

Just in case your kids need some help with school work, I've also included some child-friendly tutors.  
Simply click on the red highlighted addresses to go straight to the relevant websites.

If you think we're missing a club that you would recommend. please click on the 
'Contact Us' button on the home page and let me know!

OUT OF SCHOOL CLUBS

KINGS CHURCH KIDZ KLUB
The Kings Centre, 27 Edison Road, Eastbourne.  
(Dedicated bus service available from all over town for only 50p.)
Every Saturday in term time, from 10-11.30am.
Themed sports, games and drama for ages 4-12.
Details from Jez (01323) 521125.

BOWLING (TEN PIN)

LLOYDS LANES BOWLING & LASERQUEST
Broadwater Way, Hampden Park, Eastbourne.
Cafe on site.
Book on (01323) 509999

FREEDOMBOWL
Freedom Leisure, Hailsham Leisure Centre, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham.
Little Pins (under 11s): Tuesdays and Thursdays 3.30-5.15pm.  
Unlimited bowling for only £1.50 per child, with free shoe hire.
Strikers (11-16s): Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 3.30-5.15pm.  
Unlimited bowling for only £1.50 per child, with free shoe hire.
Special meal deals available.
www.freedom-leisure.co.uk or (01323) 846755.

CHILDREN'S CENTRES

EASTBOURNE CHILDREN'S CENTRES
A range of activities and services are offered to parents and children under 5, 
including Fun Days and Drop In and Play sessions.
Call (01323) 464160

DANCE CLASSES

BOURNE ACADEMY
Bourne County Primary School, Melbourne Road, Eastbourne.
Ballet, tap and modern for ages 5-16.
Contact Gina on (01323) 649097.

COMMUNITY WISE CHILDREN'S DANCE CLASSES
Wednesdays 3.40-6.50pm.
Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne.
For ages 2 1/2 to over 8s.  
Ballet, jazz and freestyle.
(01323) 734120 or 07789 002952 (after 6pm).

GEMINI DANCE ACADEMY
Christ the King Church, Langney, Parklands and Langney Primary Schools
and St Lukes Parish Centre, Stone Cross, Eastbourne. 
For ages 5-13 and teens.  No term fees.
Contact Liz on (01323) 760481.

GEORGIANA ELITE DANCE ACADEMY
Mondays after school.
Langney Primary School.
Children's ballet, jazz, disco and folk dancing.
Call Natalie on:  (01323) 479323.
www.georgianaelite.co.uk

SUSSEX SCHOOL OF DANCE
Eastbourne town centre.
For ages 18 months plus.
Ballet, modern, jazz, tap, national, Greek, drama, singing, 
disco/freestyle, ballroom and Latin-American.  LAMDA Drama,
vocal coaching and commercial street dance.
Call Lisa Innes (Jade Powers) on 01323 503588  
or Pippa Garner on 07872 027712
email info@sussexdance.co.uk
www.sussexdance.co.uk

FILM

CINEWORLD KIDS CLUB  
Saturday mornings 10am.
Cineworld, Sovereign Harbour Retail Park, Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne.
Whole family invited, adult / child tickets same price.  Tel: 0871 200 2000.

FITNESS

MARCIE'S FITZONE  
Wednesdays (during term time) 5.30-6.30pm.  £4 per session.
Tollgate Junior School, Winston Crescent, Eastbourne.  
Street dance, games, silly circuits and parachute games, for ages 5-13.  
(01323) 738369 or www.marcies.co.uk

CACL GYM CLASSES
Various days during term time.
Eastbourne Sports Centre, University of Brighton , Denton Road, Eastbourne.  
Gymtots
Wednesdays: ages 4-5 from 4-5pm and from 5-6pm.
Saturdays: ages 4-5 from 9-10am.
Minis
Fridays: ages 6-7 from 4-5.15pm and 5.15-6.30pm.
Mixed
Wednesdays: ages 8-10 from 6-7.30pm.
Recreational Senior
Tuesdays:  ages 11-18 from 5-6.30pm.
(01323) 730467 or www.caclsports.co.uk

SHINEWATER GYMNASTICS CLUB
Saturdays 9.30am-12.45pm.
Shinewater Sports & Community Centre, Milfoil Drive, Langney.
Beginners 11.30am, Intermediate 10.30am, Advanced 9.30am.
Ages 5-14.  £3.25 per session, 6 sessions £16.
(01323) 768614.

FOOTBALL COACHING

CACL FOOTBALL COACHING
Saturdays 9.30-10.30am.
University of Brighton Astroturf, Denton Road, Eastbourne.  
Longest established football coaches in Eastbourne, they've been coaching here for 25 years!  For boys and girls aged 5 and over.
(01323) 730467 or www.caclsports.co.uk

FOOTBALL CLUBS

EASTBOURNE UNITED COLTS
Boys and girls needed for age groups Under 7s and Under 16s.  
Call Joanne Cordingley on 07943 911395  for more details
or look up www.eastbourneunitedcolts.co.uk

OLD TOWN BOYS
Boys and girls needed for age groups Under 7s and Under 16s. 
Contact Dave Piercy (01323) 726986 for more details.

SOVEREIGN SAINTS
Saturdays 9.30-11am.
Behind Lakeside Cafe, Hampden Park.
FREE training for boys and girls aged 4-7.
Also looking for new players for Under 7s, 8s, 9s and 10s teams.
Contact Paul Garnell (01323) 461040 or www.freewebs.com/sovereignsaints

FRENCH CLUBS 

COMMUNITY WISE FRENCH FOR CHILDREN
Mondays and Thursdays 4pm and 4.30pm.
Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne.
Fun lessons for ages 2-10, full of games and songs.
(01323) 732340.

LE CLUB FRANCAIS
Primary language tuition for children.
Eastbourne.  Contact Edwige Johnson (01323) 01323 639 938.
Seaford.  Contact Jean-Paul Garner (01323) 899 262.

HORSERIDING 

MEADOWBANK RIDING SCHOOL
Downash, near Hailsham.
British Horse Society Approved Riding School.
Contact Stella Vincent (01323) 848777.

WESTFIELD FARM STABLES
Downash, near Hailsham.
Riding lessons and hacks, for all abilities.
Contact Lynne (07786) 018559.

INLINE SKATING

SK8SCHOOL
Open skate sessions at Cavendish Sports Centre, Eldon Road, Eastboure.
Saturdays 12noon-2pm.  
Instructors on hand to offer skating tips.
All ages and abilities welcome.  Children must be accompanied. 
£2 per session. 
Lessons available termly at Hampden Park Sports Centre, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne.  Ages 6-16.  Must book in advance.  (07940) 773295.
www.sk8school.co.uk

MARTIAL ARTS / SELF DEFENCE

KARATE
Thursdays 7-8pm.
University of Brighton Sports Centre, Denton Road, Eastbourne.
Ages 7 and over.  
Contact Tony (01323) 848973.

KISSAKI-KAI KARATE
Mondays and Wednesdays 6-7pm.
Stafford School, Ringwood Road, Eastbourne.
Ages 7-14.
Contact Don (01323) 736389 or 07952 670 349.

KUK SOOL WON 
Mondays and Thursdays 6-7pm.
Ocklynge Junior School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne.
Ages 6-15.
(01323) 738784 or www.kuksoolwon-eastbourne.co.uk

MUSIC LESSONS

JUNGLE JAM
Bonners Music Superstore.
Introduction to all aspects of music, without the restraint of specialising in one instrument.  Try guitar, drums & percussion, saxophone, violin, keyboard, piano and more.
Ages 4-7.  10 lessons of 50 minutes for only £99. 
(01323) 639335.

MUSIC SCHOOL
Bonners Music Superstore.
Learn guitar, bass, drums, saxophone, keyboard, piano, clarinet, flute or theory.
10 lessons of 50 minutes for only £99.  
Rent the instrument of your choice, if you don't already have one.
Enrolling now for January.
(01323) 639335.

GUITAR LESSONS
James Follett.
Learn to play the guitar and read music.
Ages 7 and over.   
(01323) 502421 or 07905 336053.

PIANO / KEYBOARD LESSONS
Elena Cornes, music teaching specialist.
Home visits (Eastbourne and Hailsham areas) for Piano / Keyboard Lessons.
(01323) 847288.

Georgina St George.
Fun creative introduction to piano / keyboard, for ages 5 and over.
FREE introductory lesson with voucher from this website.
(01323) 645893.

PIANO, KEYBOARD, STRINGS, SINGING
Eastbourne Music Makers.
Individual tuition, plus strings band and children's choir, for ages 5 and over.
Regular concerts.  Town centre location.
Contact Roger and Yvonne on (01323) 731745.

PERFORMING ARTS

BOURNE ACADEMY
Saturday mornings.
Musical Theatre classes at Hippodrome Theatre, 
Seaside Road, Eastbourne and Seaside, Eastbourne.  
For boys and girls aged 5-18.
FREE introductory lesson with voucher from this website.
Contact Gina on (01323) 649097.
www.bourneacademyeastbourne.co.uk

SPOTLIGHT THEATRE CLUB
Musical theatre classes for ages 5-7s, 8-11s and 12-16s.
£4.50 per class.
Call Jane on (01323) 720039.
Email: anjan7@sky.com

STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS SCHOOL
Ages 4-18.
At Ocklynge School, Eastbourne on Saturdays and 
Ratton School, Eastbourne on Fridays after school.
Learn to act, sing and dance.
Summer Holidays Workshops.
Contact Di on 0800 169 5089 or www.stagecoach.co.uk

THE THEATRE WORKSHOP
Three- hour weekly training sessions on Fridays 4.30-7.30pm
 at Highfield Junior School, Eastbourne.
Workshops with professional actors and street dancers.
Call Lora on (01273) 733736.
www.thetheatreworkshop.com

QUAD BIKING

AMAZON OUTDOOR EVENTS
Quad Bike Track, Hellingly, Eastbourne.
Safety equipment provided and training given.
From age 6 to adult.
Book 0844 2570433.
www.amazonoutdoorevents.co.uk

RUGBY

EASTBOURNE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
Park Avenue, Eastbourne.
Contact Tony Welford  (01435) 812514.
http://www.eastbournerugby.com

SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

KNOCKHATCH SKIING & SNOWBOARDING CENTRE
Just off A22 near Hailsham.
110m dry ski slope for beginners, lessons or practise.
(Minimum age for lessons - 8 years.)
Open October to March, 
Tuesday - Friday 4-10pm, Saturday and Sunday 12.30-6pm.
Book (01323) 843344.
www.ski-knockhatch.com

SPANISH CLUBS

LEWES SPANISH
Motcombe County Infants School, Macmillan Drive, Eastbourne
Tuesdays after school
St Thomas a Beckett Infants, Lewes Road, Eastbourne 
Wednesdays after school
For children in Reception or Years 1 & 2
Contact Lynn Manning on (01273) 477204
www.lcfclubs.com/lewesspanish/

EL CLUB ESPANOL
Primary language tuition for children.
Eastbourne.  Contact Edwige Johnson (01323) 01323 639 938.
Seaford.  Contact Jean-Paul Garner (01323) 899 262.

SPEEDWAY

EASTBOURNE EAGLES
Arlington Stadium, A22 near Hailsham.
Most Saturdays at 7.30pm from March to end of October.
Adult £14, child (under 15) £4, under 6s FREE.  Car park £1.
(01323) 841642.
www.elite-eagles.com

STOCK CAR AND BANGER RACING

SPEDEWORTH MOTORSPORTS.
Arlington Stadium, A22 near Hailsham.
Most Wednesdays from April to end of October.
Adult £11, child (under 14) £5, student £8.
www.stockcar.co.uk

SWIMMING

ANNE BICKMORE SWIMMING
Fridays and Saturdays.
Eastbourne District General Hospital, Kings Drive.
Termly swimming courses with Amateur Swimming Assoc coaches.
Contact Anne on (01273) 584151.
www.annebickmoreswimming.co.uk

EASTBOURNE SWIMMING CLUB
Monday evenings.
 Eastbourne Sovereign Centre, Royal Parade, Eastbourne.
Children and adults from beginners to competitive swimmers.
Contact (01323)728649 or come along to the Sovereign Centre on any Monday evening between 6-8.30pm (except bank holidays and August) and ask for details.

MR PETER'S SWIMMING SCHOOL
Mondays and Fridays at Ocklynge School Pool.
Every day Monday to Saturday at St Andrews School Pool, Meads.
Teaching babies (from 3 months) and children of all ages and abilities.  
Learn to swim, improve or even join the swimming squad.
Small groups in a friendly atmosphere.
Contact Peter Voros on 07869 323 107.
www.mr-peters.com

SMITHS SWIMMING SQUAD
Eastbourne College Pool.  
Swimming instruction for ages 4 and over, 
competitive swimming training from age 9.  
Call (01323) 644476.
www.smithsswimmimgsquad.co.uk

FAMILY H2O BIG WAVE PARTIES.  
Friday evenings, 7.15-9pm.
Sovereign Centre, Royal Parade, Eastbourne.
Family (2+2) £10, (1+1) £6. (01323) 738822.

TENNIS

EASTBOURNE COMMUNITY TENNIS
Indoors at Sovereign Centre, Royal Parade, Eastbourne.
Fun friendly classes for all ages from pre-school to adults.
(01323) 736464.

GLOBAL TENNIS ACADEMY
Term times at Hampden Park Sports Centre and Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Centre.
(01403) 730444 or www.globaltennis.co.uk

TRAMPOLINING

CACL Gym Club, University of Brighton , Denton Road, Eastbourne.  
Mondays: ages 5-7 from 4-5pm, ages 8+ from 5-6pm.
Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford.  (01323) 490011.
Lewes Leisure Centre, Mountfield Road, Lewes.  (01273) 486000
Shinewater Sports Centre, Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne.  Ages 5-13.  (01323) 768614.
Sovereign Centre, Royal Parade, Eastbourne.  (01323) 738822.

TUTORING

CHRISSIE CLARK BA Dip Ed
Structured tuition in Key Stage 2 and Year 7 Literacy & Maths.
(01323) 505771.

CONFIDENT READING
One to one tuition with qualified teacher in reading, writing and spelling.
All ages welcome.  Located close to Ocklynge Junior School.
Contact Linda (01323) 645416.

IDL INDIRECT DYSLEXIA LEARNING
One to one support with reading, spelling and keyboard skills.
Adults and children.
Contact Lesley (01323) 762267.

KAREN COSTELLO-MCFEAT BA, MA
English Tuition for all ages and abilities.
All areas of English up to GCSE and A Level, plus short revision courses for exams.
(01323) 722303.

KUMON MATHS AND ENGLISH
Eastbourne Study Centre, Ratton School, Park Avenue.
Money Off voucher worth £15 on Kids Fun File website (see vouchers).
Contact Dale (01424) 754633.  http://www.kumon.co.uk