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Page 1: Kids Fun File Summer Term 2015

Welcome to the 20th Anniversary Edition ofKIDS’ FUN FILE

We hope you’ve enjoyed the last two decades of local events.Our lovely sponsors (some since 1995) tell us many of youtake part in their activities. Eastbourne’s kids are obviously

a sporty, imaginative & talented bunch.The kind school staff who put the Kids Fun Files into your

book bags are also real stars, so our heartfelt thanks to them.Our goal has always been to encourage kids to be

thoughtful, active & sociable.So for the next 20 years we hope all our readers will:be Kind, have Fun and make new Friends

and we’ll do our best to help you!

© Wendy and Paul Potton 1995. Tel: 01323 731181 www.kidsfunfile.com

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SUMMER HOLIDAYS2015

GYM CAMPFor boys & girls age 4-9

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Monday 28th - Thursday 30th July9.30am-12.30pm

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Visit www.herstmonceux-castle.comor call 01323 834479 for more information

Open Air Theatre for adults & children

Sunday 19 July 4pmThe Wind in the Willows

Sunday 7 June 4pmRobin Hood the Musical

Sunday 23 August 5pmThe Three Musketeers

Rain or shine - come & enjoy an action-packed visitwith a whole range of activities.

Slide down & skip across the water on theWave Runner Water Slide, pan for gems in the Mining Area,

ride the Runaway Train simulator and play on Tommy Tractor. Paddle in Pirate’s Cove, bounce around on the Jumping Pillows

or leap into Froggies the massive indoor Soft Play Area.Stroll around the Farm and feed the Animals.

Watch one of the Displays or take a ride on the Quadapillarand the daily Tractor & Trailer rides.

These are just some of our attractions, there’s plenty to do for all ages.For opening times and prices please visit our website:

www.knockhatch.comYou’ll find us just off the A22 west of Hailsham.

Standard individual prices only. Voucher is for Park day tickets only andcannot be used for ice skating or any other extra activity.

Not valid with a family ticket or any other offer. Valid until October 2015.

25%OFF!

Now Booking HOLIDAY CLUBS:Holiday Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am - 3pmChild (doesn’t need to be accompanied) £17.

Tues 26 May WILD BEACHIES Claws & TentaclesSeashore safari, picnic & games on the beach,make sea monsters out of driftwood. Ages 7-11.

Tues 28 July WILD WOODIES Ship Wrecked!Learn the skills you’d need if you were evership wrecked on a desert island. Ages 6-11.

Thurs 30 July WILD WOODIES Green ArtMake art with natural materials

around a camp fire. Ages 6-11.Booking essential: 01273 497561

www.sussexwt.org.uk

Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, Seaford.

Friday 22 May, 7 - 9pm BATS & BANGERSA family evening in the woods; light fires, cook sausages

& search for bats and badgers. Ages 7-11.Adult £5, accompanied child £8.50.

Monday 25 May, 10.30am - 12.30pmAMONGST THE ROCK POOLS

Who lives in the rock pools under the stunning Seven Sisters?Ages 7-11. Adult £3.50, accompanied child £7.

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Half Term May 201522 BATS & BADGERS. Seven Sisters Country Park. 7-9pm. Family evening cooking sausages on the campfire and discovering bats and badgers. Ages 7-11, £8.50, adult £5. Book 01273 497561 or sussexwt.org.uk

22 TAKE THAT TRIBUTE SHOW. Eastbourne Bandstand.8-9.30pm. Advance tickets: adult £7.75, child £5.50.On the night: adult £9.50, child £6.50.Book 01323 410611 or eastbournebandstand.co.uk

22-30 GIANT FUN FAIR. Princes Park, Eastbourne. 2-9pm daily.All the fun of the fair. Rides & attractions each £1.50pp.

23 PIRATE ADVENTURES! Arlington Bluebell Wood. 2-4pm.Shipwrecked pirates search for treasure and walk the plank,there’s a campfire too. £7.50 per child aged 4+, adultsFREE. Book 07887 556336. cherrywoodkids.co.uk

25 AMONGST THE ROCK POOLS. Seven Sisters Country Park,Exceat. 10.30am-12.30pm. Explore the rock pools underthe Seven Sisters and find out who lives there. Ages 7-11.Adult £3.50, child £7. 01273 497561 sussexwt.org.uk

01323 730467www.caclsports.co.uk

University of Brighton Sports Centre, AstroTurf/Sports Hall, Denton Road, Eastbourne

BN20 7SR. Sat 9.15-10.15am.Rising to 5 yrs - 12yrs (Year 7)

*We have over 30 years experience of working withchildren

*We look after over 300 children weekly*Our coaches are sensitive, enthusiastic, qualified orexperienced footballers & are CRB checked*We are officially approved as a safe, effective & child-friendly club*We believe that children should enjoy themselvesthrough sport & grow in confidence

*We provide a safe & friendly environment

CONFIDENT READINGREADING - WRITING - SPELLINGOne to one private tuitionwith fully qualified teacher.Full assessment given.All ages welcome.Old Town area & beyond.

01323 645416www.lindahardman.co.uk

MAY HALF TERM CAMP26-29 May, 11am-2pm, ages 5-15

FAMILY OPEN DAYPart of LTA’s Great British Tennis Weekend

all day, Saturday 18 JulyCome for some great tennis.

You’ll meet new friendsand learn new skills!

All abilities welcome, age groups are flexibleCoach: Ollie Miller. Assistant: Jane Thomas

07947 858349www.meadslawntennis.org.uk

WELCOMES NEW PLAYERS!JUNIORS’ WEEKLY

COACHING PROGRAMMETuesdays & Wednesdays after schoolSaturday morning groups for all ages

0845 544 3925or 07869 323107

[email protected]

* Swimming lessons forbabies and beginners at

AQLC Hydro Pool* 4 other pools available

for improvers andsquad swimmers

* STA Swimming teacher courses (PEP & Award)* Aqua Gym & Hydro therapy sessions

* Portable Hydro pool showroom18 Bourne Street, Eastbourne BN21 3ER

www.aqualitylifecentre.co.uk

Eastbourne Bandstand

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JUNE Rolling Stones

Jersey Boys Bon Jovi

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Tom Jones Elton JohnBeach Boys Neil Diamond Tina Turner

Abba George Michael

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Half Term May 201525-28 BEGINNERS’ WATERSPORTS COURSES.

Learn to windsurf or sail at Spray Water Sports, RoyalParade, Eastbourne. Four day course: £105pp.Learn to canoe at Seven Sisters Canoe Centre, Exceat.Two day course: £60pp.Both 10am-1pm daily. Ages 6-14. Book 01323 417023.

25-29 TOWNER FAMILY EVENTS. College Road.Mon: Moving Buildings. FREE Family Animation Drop-in.11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Just drop in.Tues: FREE Film “A Cat in Paris” PG. 11am & 2pm. Book.Weds: FREE ‘Magnus Carter’ workshop & story. 10.30-noon.Fri: Landscape art workshops. 11am: 5-8s. 2pm: 8-11s.£8pp. Book 01323 434670 or townereastbourne.org.uk

26 CLAWS & TENTACLES. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat.10am-3pm. Holiday Club - seashore safari, picnic, beachgames & crafts. Ages 7-11, £17. Book sussexwt.org.uk

01323 730467www.caclsports.co.uk

* We have over 30 years experience ofworking with children* We look after over 300 children weekly* Our coaches are sensitive, qualified orexperienced gymnasts & are CRB checked* We are officially approved as a safe,effective & child-friendly club & hold theprestigious GymMark status

We also run Saturday gym sessions atHailsham Community College.

Weekly gymnastic classes in superb, fullyequipped gymnasiums, for girls & boys

age 4-11yrs + of all abilities.

University of Brighton Sports Centre,Denton Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SR

DIG OUTYOURBIKES!

Service, repair &safety check just £29Book your FREE collection &

delivery now - call: 01323 701234Visit: www.bshed.co.uk

Sailing, Windsurfing & Canoeing Courses

Courses at Seven Sisters Canoe Centre

01323 417023e: [email protected]

Courses at Spray Water Sports

BCU 1* Canoeing Mon & Tues, 10am-1pm: 25 & 26 May £60ppBCU 2* Canoeing Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm: 25-28 May £120pp

New courses each week in Aug.

RYA Windsurfing or Sailing Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm, £105ppSummer Holiday Multi Activity Fun Course

(Sail, windsurf, kayak) Mon-Thurs 9.30am-12.30pm, £95ppSpray Water Sports, Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7LD.

Seven Sisters Canoe Centre, Seven SistersCountry Park, Exceat, Seaford BN25 4AD

Ages6-14

May Half Term & Summer Holidays

SEWING WORKSHOPSFOR ADULTS & CHILDREN

Join us and learn to sewthe fun way

Visit our large shop by the seafilled with 100s of fun fabrics,

haberdashery, patternsand sewing inspiration

5 Grand Hotel Buildings(behind the Grand Hotel)Eastbourne 01323 325342

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Successful local business womanseeks five partners to work

part-time from home.If you’d like to develop abalanced lifestyle around

your family’s needsplease call Kerry Knight

01323 658304 or 07879 461858

Business Mums & Dads Wanted

For further details contact:The Director of Studies,

St Giles Eastbourne,13 Silverdale Road,

Eastbourne BN20 7AJ.01323 729167

[email protected]

TRAIN TOTEACH ENGLISH

4-week intensiveTeacher Training Courses

leading to theTrinity Cert TESOL,

an internationally recognisedqualification.

7 September - 2 OctoberCourse fee: £1,125

Every little girl’s dream!A truly magical ‘one of a kind’ party for ages 5-16

At Butterfly Studio we will providethe perfect party with lots of sparkle,

even more glitter and bags of fun!Minimum 6 children

Prices start from as little as £10 per child

Call The Studio Today To Book Your Party19 The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour

07748 [email protected]

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parties

Half Term May 201526 ROBIN HOOD. Arlington Bluebell Wood. 3-5.30pm.

Join the merry men and search for the treasure chest, takepart in an archery contest, cook your dinner on the fire andenjoy some edible treasure! £9.50 per child aged 6+,adults FREE. Book 07887 556336. cherrywoodkids.co.uk

26-29 TENNIS CAMP. Meads Lawn Tennis, ROMPA, Upper CarlisleRd. 11am- 2pm. Games, drills and age-related competitions.Ages 5-15. Four day camp £50 (can book individual days).Book 07947 858349. meadslawntennis.org.uk

27&28 SCIENCE WORKSHOPS. Observatory Science Centre,Herstmonceux. Weds: Car Power. Build a model car then trydifferent ways to move it. 10.30am-1pm (ages 6-9) or2-4.30pm (ages 10-13). Thurs: Space Junk. Build a giantspace creation. 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm (6-9s only.)Both £10.75pp. Book 01323 832731. the-observatory.org

INDIRECTDYSLEXIALEARNING

07882 [email protected]

£16 or £21for a Home Visit.

No contract.

Using the IDL system can helpchildren improve their

READING & SPELLING ability -develop KEYBOARD SKILLS - improveSELF-CONFIDENCE & SELF-ESTEEM.

at Eastbourne Bandstand

28 July & 18 August

4 & 11 August

25 August & 1 September

at each concert.

These concerts are approx 1 hour long.Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible

adult (over 18). 1 adult to every 5 children.

St GilesEastbourne

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Half Term May 201528 BIRLING GAP BIO BLITZ. Birling Gap & Seven Sisters.

7am-10pm. How much wildlife can we discover in one day?Come and look on the ground, in the air and under the sea.Activities from dawn to dusk with furry friends, wildlifewalks, bug sweeps, shore searches and bat walks. FREE eventjust turn up & join in. 01323 423197 nationaltrust.org.uk

30 EASTBOURNE’S SUNSHINE CARNIVAL. Carnival processionfrom the Western Lawns to Princes Park. 4pm. Live music,funfair & entertainment throughout the day. This year’s themeis “Victorian Eastbourne”. FREE but bring some coins!

June 20156 HENRIETTA HIPPO’S FUN HOUSE. Royal Hippodrome

Theatre, Seaside Rd. 10.30am. Children’s variety show.This month’s fancy dress theme is Fairy Tales. Ages 3-10.Tickets £5 in advance, £7 on the door. royalhippodrome.com

7 FROG FIRLE FARM OPEN DAY. High & Over car park,Alfriston Rd, Alfriston. 10.30am-3.30pm. Try farm craftsand games (incl. welly wanging!). Discover the history of thefarm and its wildlife secrets. FREE event. 01323 423197.

7 “ROBIN HOOD: THE MUSICAL”. Herstmonceux Castle,Wartling Rd. 4pm. Hilarious open air family show.Bring a picnic. Adult £14, child £9, family £40.Book 01323 834479. herstmonceux-castle.com

Try your 1st class forFREE

in our new studio at32 Pevensey Rd, Eastbourne

Pop Pilates classes for weight loss;Classic Pilates classes for strength and flexibility;Pre & Post Natal Classes; Baby-Mummy Classes;

Personal training, diet planning & nutritional advice;Healthy lifestyle camps & many more

Train with us in a Studio or in the comfort of your own homeContact: [email protected] or visit: www.chickalates.co.uk

Cultural AccomodationTravel Services

Require Good, CaringHOST FAMILIES

Old Town,Hampden Park,

North Harbour area 13 June - 3 July

Roselands /Town Centre

14-19 June20-25 September

Langney area7-11 September

3-8 & 24-29 OctoberLangney Point area

14-17 June7-10 September

For more details ring or email01323 [email protected]

C.A.T.S.

Mini manicures, nail art, photos,light refreshments,

party bags (extra) and a

Only £12 per child

PRIVATE TUITIONMiss Johnson B.A. Dip. Ed.

07730 556590 / [email protected]

Qualified & experienced teacheroffers English & Mathsup to 11 plus.English up to GCSE.

Eastbourne Road, Westham,Pevensey, East Sussex BN24 5NG.

Tel: 01323 763165www.fairfieldsfarm.com

Low cost holiday.Good clean facilities.

Wealth of local attractions.Beach: 2 miles, station: 2 mins.

Be spontaneous and takeadvantage of good weather.

Enrich your lives this Summer- enjoy a family camping

trip to Fairfields Farmnear Eastbourne.

Get close to nature -set on a

working farm.Meet the farm pets.

Free fishing.

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Ages 9-13Mondays 5-6.15pm

Tournaments & games£2.30

Ages 4-6Fridays 4.30-5.15pm

Beginners£2.20

MATCHES

SHOOTOUTS

SKILLS& DRILLS

Ages 6-9Mondays 4-5pm

Skills, drills & matches£2.30

Contact Jim on 01323 509859or email [email protected]

Hampden Park Sports Centre, Brodrick Road,Eastbourne BN22 9RQ

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Inline Skate Hockey Club

EASTBOURNE TOWNYOUTH F.C.

(formerly Old Town Youth FC)

CALLING ALL FUTUREWORLD CUPWINNERS!Boys & girls

required for the2015/2016 SEASON.

Boys: Under 6s - Under18s,Girls: Under 9s - Under 14s.

Come and jointhe most successfulyouth football club

in Eastbourne!Tel: Tony Guarino01323 410377

June 201513,14 EASTBOURNE CYCLING FESTIVAL. Western Lawns, all day.

Stunt bike displays, penny farthing races, Go-Ride Skills &Watt Bike Challenges. Bikes, equipment & clothing. FREE.

13-21 CHILDREN’S ART WEEK. Towner, College Road. Tues-Sun10am-5pm. Be inspired & get creative with the Towner’sFREE resources. Extra activities will be on offer over theweekend. All ages. Drop in. FREE. townereastbourne.org.uk

20 LAWN MOWER RACING ACTION! Sharnfold Farm, HailshamRoad. 10am-6pm. Watch races for FREE. sharnfoldfarm.co.uk

20,21 LARK IN THE PARK & BARK IN THE PARK. Seaside Rec.11am-4pm. Charity family fun days with light-hearted dogshow on Saturday. Funfair, entertainment, stalls &refreshments. FREE entry.

ONE TO ONE TUITIONKS2 MATHS & LITERACY

Caring, experienced, happy tutorCRB checked

£20 p.h, holidays & term timeWillingdon area

[email protected]

HOST FAMILIESrequired

offering single room,half-board or B&B,

within walking distanceof the school. For students

aged 14 upwards.St Giles is a long-established,accredited language school

with excellentstandards of care 24/7.

Good rates - up to£122 per week.

Please contact:Accommodation Officer,

St Giles Eastbourne,13 Silverdale Road,

Eastbourne. BN20 7AJ.Tel: 01323 729167

[email protected]

St GilesEastbourne

4FREEtaster

sessions

Try one of the fastest &most exciting team sports

Cavendish Sports CentreNew Beginners & Under 8s:

Saturdays 8.50-9.50am10-14s Session:

Saturdays 9.50-11.50am15+ Session: Tuesdays 9.30-10.30pm

Sundays 5.25-6.55pmKit available to borrow FREE.Just come along & have a go!

www.eastbourne-edge.co.uk... Different Balllittlerugby.co.uk

Same People ...littlekickers.co.uk

Come and see what all the fun’s about

Football and Rugby Sessionsfor children 18 months - 7 years

Call: 01323 749640 for more infoor email Bev

[email protected]

(must be able to swim 100m unaided)

Eastbourne Beach Lifeguards

LEARN:Personal Survival

Beach SafetyRescue SkillsFour Levels

Certificates AwardedMorning or Afternoon SessionsMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday

through the school holidays£18 per 3 hour session or

£60 for all 4 sessions

Call01323 410611

orpop into the Seafront Office

www.eastbourne.gov.uk/tyro

For 8-14 year olds

Lark in the Park

& Bark in the ParkSeaside Recreation Ground

Charity family fun days- dog show on Saturday

Free

entry

Sat 20th, Sun 21st June 201511am-4pm

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June 201520,21 Sat: MIDSUMMER MAGIC. Arlington Bluebell Wood.

4-8.30pm. Make lanterns & fairy-folk head-dresses, sailcandle-lit boats and enjoy a picnic around the midsummerfire. Bring a picnic supper. Child (6+) £18, adults FREE.Sun: FATHERS’ DAY FIRE FUN. 3-6pm. Bring Dad to thewoods and cook his dinner on your own fire. £12 per family.Book these events on 07887 556336. cherrywoodkids.co.uk

20-27 AEGON INTERNATIONAL TENNIS. Devonshire Park. From10am-9pm approx. More info and ticket sales at lta.org.uk

21 LEAVE HITLER TO ME, LAD. Under Ground Theatre,Central Library. 2pm & 6pm. A boy and his friends wait fortheir dads to return from the war. Adult £8, child £6.50(ages 10+). 0845 680 1926. undergroundtheatre.co.uk

27 SING-ALONG-A-FROZEN. Royal Hippodrome Theatre,Seaside Rd. 11am & 3pm. Film screening with on-screenlyrics and live host (who’ll teach you the actions), plus FREEprops bag. Dressing up positively encouraged!Adult £16, child £10, family tickets: 1 adult + 2 kids£34, 2 adults + 2 kids £47.Box office: 01323 80 20 20. royalhippodrome.com

• Cafe• Railway Shop• Picnic Areas

• Children’s AdventurePlayground

www.emsr.co.ukLottbridge Drove

01323 520229

• Miniature Steam orDiesel Train Rides

• Lineside Nature Walk• Model Railways

Home & Pet Care SpecialistWinner of

Best Quality Customer Feedback 2013- Trading Standards

Household choresCatering in your own home

Lawn cutting & weedingHome car valeting servicePet feeding, dog walking,

small animal boarding& house-sitting

EFL coachingRegular or occasional

Reasonable rateswww.facebook.com/choresandpaws

01323 648179 / 07962 [email protected]

www.eastsussex1space.co.uk

Chores&

PawsOpen daily 10am - 5pm

vintagemotoringcompany.co.uk

TreasureIsland

Sat 25 July4pm

Under Ground Theatrewww.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

Adult 8, child £6.50. 0845 680 1926

Leave HitlerTo Me, LadSat 21 Jun2pm & 6pm

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To find out more, please contact Head Coach Heather Curry on 07762 758 876 oremail [email protected] or visit our website: www.eastbourneotters.org

Fun lessons for all ages and abilities

Well qualified & experienced teachers

Badges and certificates

Structured coaching and training for

more advanced swimmers

Run by experienced Level 3

coach and teacher with many years’

experience and a sense of humour!Summer Intensive Courses - all levels

27 STIX SUMMER MADNESS. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road.9.30am-9pm. FREE family festival. Old time funfair,have-a-go archery, drumming, fire spinners, dazzling acrobats,dancers, jugglers & live music. sharnfoldfarm.co.uk

27-28 EASTBOURNE FEASTIVAL: Food, Music, Culture. PrincesPark. 11am-10pm. International and local food, drink andmusic, dance groups, street entertainers, Hot Dog ChilliChallenge and more. FREE event. eastbournefeastival.com

July 20154 HENRIETTA HIPPO’S FUN HOUSE. Royal Hippodrome

Theatre, Seaside Rd. 10.30am. Children’s variety show.Fancy dress theme: Witches & Wizards. Ages 3-10.Tickets £5 in advance, £7 on the door. royalhippodrome.com

4 BIG BEACH BIG PICNIC. Birling Gap. 6-8pm. Bring apicnic or a BBQ - FREE family games and wild art activities.(Please raise disposable BBQs above the shingle beach & putthem in the car park bin afterwards). Just turn up. FREE.

9 STICK MAN LIVE! Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd.1.30 & 4.30pm. Actors, puppetry, live music & funkymoves! Adult £15, child £13. royalhippodrome.com

Contact Alli07717 776788

Active Play

Play & sports equipment,mobile dance mats & Nintendo Wii,

arts, crafts, face painting.Can be hired to come to your venue, we supply trained staff & activities

for private parties, events, fun /activity days or blocks of [email protected]

Active Play is supported byFreedom Leisure across Sussex.

10% OFF the above parties with this advert at CavendishValid until September 2015. Voucher must be presented when booking

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“A swashbuckling, show-stopping, sail-flapping, hand-clapping,toe-tapping, barnacle busting pantomime twist on Robert Louis

Stevenson’s adventures on the high seas! We’ve got the telescope,the treasure map and the schooners at the ready!

Saturday 27 June 201511am & 3pm

Based upon the bookby Julia Donaldson

Illustrated byAlex Scheffler,creators of the

Gruffalo

9 July 2015,1.30 & 4.30pm

Starring CITV’s Chris Edgerley 27-30 August 2015

DON’T FORGET

HENRIETTA HIPPO’S FUNHOUSEEVERY FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

TICKETS FROM ONLY £5!

THE ROYAL HIPPODROME THEATREEastbourne’s Family Friendly Theatre

www.royalhippodrome.comBox office: 01323 80 20 20

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We advise confirmation of all events listed, as they may be subject to change.

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Half Term May 201522-30 GIANT FUN FAIR. Princes Park, Eastbourne. 2-9pm daily.

Rides & attractions each £1.50pp (dodgems £2 per car).

25,26 TOWNER FAMILY EVENTS. College Road.Mon: Moving Buildings. FREE Family Animation Drop-in.11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Make a group animation with inks,collage and mini building constructions. Just drop-in.Tues: FREE Film “A Cat in Paris” (PG). 11am & 2pm.Jazzy hand-drawn animated film about a young Parisian girlwhose cat leads her to unravel a thrilling mystery. Bookingadvised. 01323 434670 or townereastbourne.org.uk

25-28 BEGINNERS’ WATERSPORTS COURSES.Learn to windsurf or sail at Spray Water Sports, Royal Parade,Eastbourne. Four day course: £105pp.Learn to canoe at Seven Sisters Canoe Centre, Exceat.Two day course: £60pp.Both 10am-1pm daily. Ages 6-14. Book 01323 417023.

26-29 TENNIS CAMP. Meads Lawn Tennis, ROMPA, Upper CarlisleRd. 11am-2pm. Games, drills and age-related competitions.Under 15s. Four day camp £50 (but can book individualdays). Book 07947 858349. meadslawntennis.org.uk

Teen File

© Wendy and Paul Potton 1995. Tel: (01323) 731181

Events guide for Eastbourne, Hailsham & beyond

FUN,FREE & LOCAL

(must be able to swim 100m unaided)

Eastbourne Beach Lifeguards

LEARN:Personal Survival

Beach SafetyRescue SkillsFour Levels

Certificates AwardedMorning or Afternoon SessionsMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday

through the school holidays£18 per 3 hour session or

£60 for all 4 sessions

Call01323 410611

orpop into the Seafront Office

www.eastbourne.gov.uk/tyro

For 8-14 year olds

Sailing, Windsurfing & Canoeing Courses

Courses at Seven Sisters Canoe Centre

01323 417023e: [email protected]

Courses at Spray Water Sports

BCU 1* Canoeing Mon & Tues, 10am-1pm: 25 & 26 May £60ppBCU 2* Canoeing Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm: 25-28 May £120pp

New courses each week in Aug.

RYA Windsurfing or Sailing Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm, £105ppSummer Holiday Multi Activity Fun Course

(Sail, windsurf, kayak) Mon-Thurs 9.30am-12.30pm, £95ppSpray Water Sports, Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7LD.

Seven Sisters Canoe Centre, Seven Sisters CountryPark, Exceat, Seaford BN25 4AD

Under14s

May Half Term & Summer Holidays

MAY- JULY 2015

01323 640011www.stannesvets.co.uk

Thinking of getting a new pet?We can match you to

the perfect pet.Visit us for a FREE

pre-purchaseconsultation.

We advise confirmation of all events listed, as they may be subject to change.

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Half Term May 201527,28 SCIENCE WORKSHOPS. Observatory Science Centre,

Herstmonceux. Weds: Car Power. Build a model car then trydifferent ways to move it, incl gravity, balloons and batteries.2-4.30pm (ages 10-13). £10.75pp.Book 01323 832731. the-observatory.org

30 EASTBOURNE’S SUNSHINE CARNIVAL. Carnival processionfrom the Western Lawns to Princes Park. 4pm. Live music,funfair & entertainment throughout the day. This year’s theme is“Victorian Eastbourne”. FREE but bring some coins!

June 201513,14 EASTBOURNE CYCLING FESTIVAL. Western Lawns, all day.

Stunt bike displays, penny farthing races, Go-Ride Skills &Watt Bike Challenges. Bikes, equipment & clothing. FREE.eastbournecyclingfestival.com

20 LAWN MOWER RACING ACTION! Sharnfold Farm,Hailsham Road. 10am-6pm. Watch the races for FREE.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk

20,21 LARK IN THE PARK & BARK IN THE PARK. Seaside Rec.11am-4pm. Charity family fun days with light-hearted dog showon Saturday. Small funfair, entertainment, stalls & refreshments.FREE entry.

20-27 AEGON INTERNATIONAL TENNIS. Devonshire Park. From10am-9pm approx. More info and ticket sales at lta.org.uk

27 STIX SUMMER MADNESS. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road.9.30am-9pm. FREE family festival. Old time funfair,have-a-go archery, drumming, fire spinners, dazzling acrobats,dancers, jugglers, live music. sharnfoldfarm.co.uk

27,28 EASTBOURNE FEASTIVAL: Food, Music, Culture. Princes Park.11am-10pm. International & local food, drink and music, dancegroups, street entertainers, Hot Dog Chilli Challenge and more.FREE event. eastbournefeastival.com

EASTBOURNE TOWNYOUTH F.C.

(formerly Old Town Youth FC)

CALLING ALL FUTUREWORLD CUPWINNERS!Boys & girls

required for the2015/2016 SEASON.

Boys: Under 6s - Under18s,Girls: Under 9s - Under 14s.

Come and jointhe most successfulyouth football club

in Eastbourne!Tel: Tony Guarino01323 410377

Full set of nail extensionsfor that special occasion

only £30,including gems

or nail art.

PRIVATE TUITIONMiss Johnson B.A. Dip. Ed.

07730 556590or 01323 639396

Qualified and experiencedteacher offers

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