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
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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!
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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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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.
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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.
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
* 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
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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
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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
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
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,
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Prices start from as little as £10 per child
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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
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
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Train with us in a Studio or in the comfort of your own homeContact: [email protected] or visit: www.chickalates.co.uk
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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]
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Eastbourne Road, Westham,Pevensey, East Sussex BN24 5NG.
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Low cost holiday.Good clean facilities.
Wealth of local attractions.Beach: 2 miles, station: 2 mins.
Be spontaneous and takeadvantage of good weather.
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Ages 6-9Mondays 4-5pm
Skills, drills & matches£2.30
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Hampden Park Sports Centre, Brodrick Road,Eastbourne BN22 9RQ
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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.
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aged 14 upwards.St Giles is a long-established,accredited language school
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Please contact:Accommodation Officer,
St Giles Eastbourne,13 Silverdale Road,
Eastbourne. BN20 7AJ.Tel: 01323 729167
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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!
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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
(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
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
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01323 520229
• Miniature Steam orDiesel Train Rides
• Lineside Nature Walk• Model Railways
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Adult 8, child £6.50. 0845 680 1926
Leave HitlerTo Me, LadSat 21 Jun2pm & 6pm
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
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Run by experienced Level 3
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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
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www.royalhippodrome.comBox office: 01323 80 20 20
We advise confirmation of all events listed, as they may be subject to change.
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
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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
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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
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