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The really useful local magazine for families with children
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September / October 2011 3
Welcome & Contents Families
Families Sussex Coast covers: Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne, Worthing, Lewes, Burgess Hill, Hassocks and everywhere in between.Next issue November/December 2011: Advertising and editorial deadline is 14 October . You can contribute to Families Sussex Coast through advertising, editorial and our what’s on pages. Contact Families Sussex Coast: 01273 231155 [email protected] Families Sussex Coast, PO Box 5189, Brighton BN50 9WN
What’s insideAs we enter the start of the school year that culminates in the Olympics, I wonder if our clubs and classes listings are going to change? Come next September are we likely to be listing pole vaulting, diving and weight lifting classes with rhythmic gymnastics replacing ballet and hockey replacing football? Well, perhaps not, but watch this space for decathlon classes for 5 year olds! For this year, see pages 8 and 9 for a full list of the more traditional ballet, music, drama, art and sport for your little ones.
Enjoy the Autumn term from everyone at Families Sussex Coast!
Welcome...News, competitions 4-5 and giveawaysPerform in the jungle, Organised Mum planners to giveaway and win tickets to Bob the Builder
Clubs and classes 6-7 Finding something your child loves
Local clubs and classes 8-9 In Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Eastbourne, Lewes and inbetween.
Book reviews 10 The Highway Rat, Amazing Esme and The Mystery of the Whistling Caves
Back to school 11 Advice on homework, sport and secondary schools
What’s on 12-14 Brighton Art Fair, heritage open days Apple day and lots of spooky adventures for Halloween
Halloween 15 Luca, Maya and pumpkins
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This term, Perform
children on the Sussex
Coast will not just be
having fun acting, singing
and dancing each week,
they’ll be exploring the
jungle. Perform are
inviting all local 4-8
year olds to come and
tiptoe into the Jungle
and explore tropical
rainforests full of colourful
wild adventures, meet Eli
the Elephant, Snow the
White Tiger, the cheeky
Stampede into the jungle with Perform this term
Cheetah and go on an exhilarating Jungle
Rumble. What’s more, they’ll enjoy themselves
so much that they won’t notice how much
they are improving their communication,
concentration and co-ordination skills at the
same time. Any interested 4-8 year old can
try out the classes by attending a free trial
session. Classes run on Mondays in Haywards
Heath, Thursdays in Brighton, Fridays in Lewes
and Saturdays in Horsham and Hove. New
schools are opening in Ditchling and Uckfield
on Wednesdays. For more information contact
0845 400 4000 or [email protected]
or visit www.perform.org.uk.
Labels4kids for cash
New research shows that thousands of
children are not ready for school by the time
they reach the age of five. In fact, up to 50% of
five year olds are not ready for school.
Sally Goddard Blythe, a child development
expert, claims that children are failing to
develop vital physical and communication skills
after being denied interaction with their parents
during their early years, as many parents are
not engaging them in games, rhymes, music
and books. “It’s alarming the proportion of
children with immature motor skills when they
start school, regardless of intelligence,” says
Sally Goddard Blythe, who has released a
new book, The Genius of Natural Childhood.
“A significant percentage of children have
problems they don’t need to have. They
seem to have missed out on early stages of
development.”
She believes that much of the reason for
this is parents using electronic toys to keep
toddlers occupied, rather than interacting
with them in a more traditional manner. This
can affect a child’s development even to the
point of the child being wrongly thought to
have behavioural problems. “Parents are
tired and stressed and you can understand
the temptation to put a fretful child in front of
the TV or give them an electronic game. But
what that means is that the child isn’t socially
interacting, listening and learning to take turns
when it comes to communicating.” She adds,
“If they have immature motor skills, it will affect
their ability to pay attention, hold a pencil and
even grip a knife and fork properly. ”
Not ready for school?
TV’s Ian Kelsey and
West End performer
Mia Michaels are the
husband and wife
team behind Little
Luvvies, the new
Brighton classes
that are putting
young talent in the spotlight. Only recently
launched in Brighton, word has spread fast
about Little Luvvies as one of Brighton’s most
vibrant performance schools for toddlers and
young people. To accommodate the flood
of keen new students Little Luvvies are now
opening venues in Hove and Preston Park.
Through years of working professionally, what
Ian and Mia bring to Little Luvvies Brighton is
an army of exiting showbiz friends who love
to get involved in the school. Recently the
Little Luvvies were lucky enough to take part
exclusive workshop with Justin Fletcher (AKA
Mr Tumble). Ian said, “it was a really special
opportunity for the children. We teach the same
Makaton signing that Justin uses on Cbeebies,
so the kids responded very quickly to him”
With singing, signing, dancing, drama games,
role play and music Little Luvvies classes are
fun and inspiring. To find out more contact
01273 737912 [email protected] www.littleluvviesbrighton.co.uk.
Little Luvvies in the spotlight
Out of the Ordinary Festival The Out of the Ordinary Festival is back in Sussex
from 23-25 September and promises to be a
fantastic event for the whole family with music,
kid’s activities, circus skills, art installations and
much more. A small, non-corporate event, the
Out of the Ordinary Festival prides itself on ethics,
community and creativity, boasting solar powered
stages and facilities run on a combination of
wind and solar power. Refreshingly, you won’t
find sponsored tents or branded arenas here, but
top quality live music, DJs, performance, films,
poetry, cabaret and delicious organic food. For
more information visit
www.outoftheordinaryfestival.com.
Rugbytots arrives in BrightonRugbytots was started in 2006 to use rugby skills to
aid in the development of children. Now Rugbytots
has arrived in Brighton so your child can experience
their programme designed to develop your child’s
physical, psychological and social attributes, as well
as encouraging rugby skills such as running with the
ball, kicking, catching and scoring a try.
The success, popularity and growth of Rugbytots
across the UK demonstrates the quality of their
programme and coaches. They are the most
established, fastest growing and most innovative
rugby play programme for children aged two to
seven. All Rugbytots lead coaches are pediatric
first aiders, RFU qualified rugby coaches, CRB
checked and trained to a very high standard to
ensure children enjoy their time at Rugbytots in
a safe and organised environment. To find out
more contact [email protected] or
0845 313 3242.
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News & competitions Families
By meeting other bilingual children and learning
through fun play, children are more likely to feel
that two languages are part of their personality.
It is this conviction that was the starting
point of the ‘not for profit organisation’, Les
Franglophones. French speaking mums and
dads got together to set up a toddler group. With
the support of the French Embassy, this has now
expanded to include weekly French classes for older
children in Brighton, Hove and Lewes. To aid their
learning there is a free library of books and DVDs.
“Finding out about the existence of ‘Les
Franglophones’, was for me the fulfilment of the
dream to raise my two daughters as bilingual.
From the moment we went to the toddlers group
the girls started to speak French to me and to the
new friends they met. I became ‘Maman’ to them”
says Sandrine, mum of two.
Having children is the most life changing event,
being able to teach our children to be confident in
both English and French is invaluable. If you are
looking to meet like-minded families, visit
www.lesfranglophones.co.uk.
Les Franglophones L’entente cordiale in Sussex
Win tickets to BOB THE BUILDER
Bob the Builder is coming to Theatre
Royal Brighton in October in Bob’s
Big Theatre Build and we have a
family ticket for you to win. Fixham
Theatre has been closed and Bob has
been called in to fix it up ready for the
grand opening! There’s a deadline to
meet. Can we fix it? Yes we can!
For your chance to win the family ticket answer this:
What is Bob the Builder’s famous catchphrase?
Send your answer along with your name, address
and telephone number to editor@familiessussexcoast.
co.uk or by post to Families Sussex Coast, PO Box
5189, Brighton BN50 9WN by 21 September 2011.
To book tickets for Bob the Builder 0844 871 7650 or visit www.atgtickets.com/brighton.*Terms and conditions: The family ticket is 4 tickets, minimum 2 children Tickets are valid on 9th October. No purchase necessary. Tickets are non-exchangeable.
NEW creative dance class
Brighton and Hove Dance
Academy are offering new
creative dance classes and
jazz classes this Autumn.
A more imaginative dance
class could be just the
ticket to hold dance interest
of kids who want an
alternative to ballet. Victoria
Arnett says, ‘Ballet is still
popular but isn’t for all children. Some don’t like
standing still long enough to learn all the positions
and beyond the fairies stage, ballet might not
capture the attention of all children’. Brighton and
Hove Dance Academy’s new creative dance class
offers an eclectic mix of music, rather than just
piano music and allows children creative input.
For older children aged 8-13 years there is also
a new jazz class where they can dance to pop
music. To find out more contact 07500 724236 or
email info@brightonandhovedanceacademy.
Make sure you keep up
to speed with the new
term with a Family Weekly
Planner from Organised
Mum. The Family Weekly
Planner has space for
six family members and
includes loads of great features including tear-off
shopping lists, reminder stickers and a handy plastic
overlay to write regular appointments which can then
be moved from week to week to save re-writing.
We have six Family Weekly planners to giveaway.
Just send your name and address to
[email protected]. Available for
£10.99 from www.organisedmum.co.uk or
0845 644 7507, it’s the perfect calendar to
organise a busy home.
Organised mum Family planner giveaway
Preschool language classes build confidence and familiarity on an
instinctive level, typically through songs, dances and simple games.
School age children should be more aware of grammar and syntax, and
supplementing school lessons with a language club will pay dividends
- boosting their confidence, vocabulary and appreciation of different
cultures.
Active bodies
It’s easy to see the value of activities
that help children burn off some
energy at the end of the school day,
or build skills in sports which they
already enjoy at school. Even the
tiniest children can benefit from the
social side of playing team games,
or the fun element of learning a
‘solo’ sport like trampolining, tennis
or diving.
When children are engaged, they
pay more attention - 61% of young
people claim to be better behaved in PE than other lessons, in most
cases simply because they enjoy it more. This is particularly true amongst
boys, and children who admit to misbehaving at school - of whom 73%
claim to be better behaved in PE lessons.
Arts and crafts
Children love to get messy, and the chance to create their own piece
of art is something special. Even the smallest child loves the sensation
of clay between fingers, or the thrill of splodging finger paints on paper.
Expressing themselves through the arts - whether through painting,
drawing, story writing or making ‘junk models’ - gives children the
freedom to unleash their creativity and push boundaries.
By providing a balance and a creative outlet, art skills complement and
assist literacy and numeracy skills in the classroom. If you’re not artistically
inclined yourself, or never have the time to sit down and help your child
create a wonderful cushion, collage or clay model, why not leave it to the
experts?
School support Parents choose out of school academic subjects for their children for a
host of reasons - perhaps your little one excels in maths and you want to
give them more challenging and stimulating tuition - or maybe you simply
want to supplement what is being taught at school by introducing the
skills needed for independent study and fluency in the subject. Whatever
your reason, group or individual tuition can make a huge difference to
your child’s progress and greatly enhance their school-based studies.
More and more parents are hiring private tutors to give their child the
edge when it comes to achieving in class, or practising and preparing for
exams. If your child is bringing home good school reports and is happy
and settled, there’s no need; however there’s no longer any stigma in
finding extra help if you want to, and the best classes are fun as well as
educational.
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Clubs and classes Hobbies lead to new friends, they reveal hidden talents and develop skills
that could become a real advantage one day.
Everyone is good at something, and finding it is a huge confidence
booster. There really is plenty of variety to choose from, as we’ve been
finding out. Try our advertisers - they’re here because they want you to
know about them and will be happy to answer any questions you might
have. For more information all year round, children’s activities are also
listed on our website www.familiessussexcoast.co.uk.
Practical considerations While it might seem tempting to guide your child to musical, sporting and
artistic genius outside the classroom, they need time for just ‘chilling’ too.
Liz Baker is a parent, and also a school teacher. In her view: “there is no
point in enrolling in every class going. Remember children get exhausted
too - give them time to themselves. Children should choose and be given
a taste of each activity before deciding if he or she wants to commit to it
long-term - there’s no gain in putting your child under pressure.”
Think ahead: You may need to put your child’s name on a waiting list,
particularly for more popular classes.
Stay local: Walking distance is best, otherwise getting there and back
becomes another chore.
Great staff: The best leaders are enthusiastic, skilled, trained, and have
eyes in the back of their heads to spot children who need a little more
encouragement, particularly when they are new and might feel shy.
Additional costs: Will you need specialist clothes or equipment? Does
the club offer these second-hand? Is there an annual subscription or
insurance charge? How much are exam fees?
Look-see: Many clubs offer a free trial class, especially if they run on a
term basis. If that’s not possible, you could ask to pay weekly for the first
two sessions.
Give it time: Some children are prone to dropping out. Unless you think
they are completely and utterly unsuited to the activity, or really, really hate
it, stick it out for at least a couple of terms.
Music
Music gives amazing educational and developmental benefits. From just
three months, babies actively enjoy music groups, and as soon as they
can shake a rattle, they can join in too. Belting out a song teaches rhythm
and helps develop speech.
Those hand actions you do when you sing nursery rhymes? They
boost spatial reasoning, which will later be useful in maths and science.
Playing an instrument is great for dexterity and co-ordination. It teaches
responsibility, and improves concentration and memory. At six or seven,
children might start with a recorder, keyboard or violin. Brass and wind
instruments are best left to older children, when children can join their
school band or orchestra.
Languages
With over 60 different languages now spoken in schools across the UK,
we are bringing up our children in a truly multicultural society. Experts
agree that the earlier a child starts learning other languages, the better.
Children are extremely receptive to new ideas and information, especially
when they’re having fun.
With the constant wail that schools focus on teaching children to pass tests, adding out of school activities gives your child a chance to shine and have fun outside the classroom.
by Robina Cowan
Yellowave beach soccer ©Scott Wright
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Clubs and classes feature FamiliesTheatre arts
“I like acting and pretending to be
someone else and learning songs
and dances with my friends,” says
five year old William, who has
attended a children’s performing
arts club for nearly a year. The
skills that a child learns through
performing arts classes will stand
them in good stead throughout their
lives.
Theatre arts can also bring literature
to life and build self-confidence.
Learning to perform in front of
an audience can help children with public speaking, role playing and
improvisation give their minds freedom to develop while developing
empathy for other people’s feelings.
Five benefits of extra curricular activities
1 Curriculum boosting after-school activities and clubs are a great
way to complement and extend what children have precious little
time for at school, especially art, music and languages.
2 Claire, mother of four believes it is important for children to make
new friends outside school: “It really helps them stand on their own.
There isn’t that pecking order thing that you have in the playground. It’s a
chance to break out of whatever mould you’ve been cast in”.
3 When both parents work, after-school activities
on school premises can be incredibly valuable.
4 Creating a sense of achievement. Amanda says: “Kitty, 8, has just
reached purple belt and she has been made karate captain. She’s
very proud, it’s tremendously good for her.”
5 Getting the whole family active. When Patrick started tennis, his
parents were inspired to get active too. Mum Maria has joined a tennis
club and dad Mike cycles to and from Patrick’s lessons with him.
What the children say? How much extra-curricular activity do children think they should be doing,
and what are their favourites?
Imogen, 8, says: “I did tap dancing with my friend Molly but I didn’t like it, but I like Brownies and I’m in the school rounders team. I just wish we beat other schools more often!”
Her brother, Hamish, 11, concentrates on sports: “I do football, cricket
and rugby at school, and karate on Saturday mornings. The extra practice
means I get on better teams at school”.
Danny, 12, says, “When I was younger I did football club, recorder club,
cooking and chess club, but now I’m at senior school, I’m just doing
football for now”.
Jackson, 9, says: “I go to swimming, football and piano classes. I’d like
to give up the piano because I don’t want to practise every day, but my
Mum won’t let me”.
www.perform.org.uk
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Impulse Leisure - Lancing Manor Activities for all ages including trampolining, gymnastics, basketball and football. Impulse Leisure – Southwick Activities include dance, badminton and football and the biggest roller disco in Sussex Impulse Leisure – Wadurs Activities include Inflatable fun sessions, raft sessions, swimming lessons and parties. www.impulseleisure.co.uk
Lagoon Watersports Hove Lagoon Watersports for all the family. Learn to windsurf, sail, kayak and wakeboarding. 01273 424842
Prodirect Soccer academy Worthing, Horsham, Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne, Ringmer, Hassocks Football for 4–14 year olds and multi-sports, holiday clubs, parties and after school. 01273 463355 www.prodirectsocceracademy.com
Rugby Tots Brighton A weekly play session for children aged 2-7. 0845 313 3242 www.rugbytots.co.uk
Samurai Martian Arts Centre Brighton, Newhaven, Lewes Fun classes for children in martial arts. 01273 570940 www.samuraibrighton.com
Saturday Soccer School and Academy Varndean College, Brighton Saturday morning football coaching for ages 4 to 14. 01273 711395 www.saturdaysoccerschool.co.uk
Yellowave and the Barefoot Cafe Madeira Drive, Brighton Beach soccer, beach rugby and volleyball. 01273 672222 www.yellowave.co.uk
Swimming
Aqua Babies Brighton, Horsham, Crawley and Burgess Hill Swimming lessons from birth to 4 years. 01273 833101 www.aquababies-uk.com
Brighton Swimming School Brighton Swimming lessons for children aged 12 months to 18 years old. 01273 425745 www.brightonswimmingschool.com
Dance and drama A2 Arts Performing Arts Academy Hove A wide range of classes including ballet, tap, modern, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, drama and voice coaching. 01273 707720 www.a2arts.org.uk
Beacon Arts Near Preston Park, Brighton Dance, art club, music, drama and ballet. 01273 557124 www.beaconarts.co.uk
Brighton and Hove Dance Academy Brighton and Hove High School Ballet, jazz and creative dance classes. 07500 72423 [email protected]
Brighton Ballet School Brighton and Hove Ballet, jazz and tap from age 2 and 1/2 to adults. 07595 303180 www.brightonballetschool.co.uk [email protected]
City Dance Hollingbury Community Centre, Brighton Street, jazz and musical theatre dance. 07921 673132 www.citydance.org.uk
Dance Art Studio St Mary’s Church Hall and Downs Junior School, Brighton Ballet, tap, modern theatre dance and jazz classes from 3-19 years. Adult tap, beginners and improver’s classes. 01273 556313 [email protected] www.danceartstudio.co.uk
Debutots Early Years Drama Brighton, Hove, Shoreham Drama for ages 6 months to 7 years using creative imagination, stories and play. 01273 234673 07974988856 [email protected] www.debutots.co.uk
Drama Queens Hanover, Brighton Drama, dance and singing lessons for children from preschool to teen to adults. 01273 240265 07811 440278 www.dramaqueens.biz
E3 academy Preston Park, Brighton Acting, pop singing, musical theatre and funky street dance from age 5 – 18 on Saturday mornings. www.e3grouponline.com
Helen O’Grady Drama Academy Shoreham, Worthing, Patcham, Brighton, Hove, Woodingdean Confidence building through drama for ages 5 upwards with a production once a year. 01444 458039 www.helenogrady.co.uk
i-star Academy Shoreham-by-Sea Recreational and elite level training in rhythmic gymnastics and cheerleading. 07843 666251 www.istaracademy.co.uk. [email protected]
Italia Conti Ralli Hall, Hove Musical theatre, acting, singing, hip hop, jazz, acting, voice, ballet and tap every Saturday for ages 3 –18 year olds. [email protected] 07956 890 307
Jean Butterworth School of Dancing Worthing Ballet, character, greek, modern, jazz, tap, contemporary, drama and adult classes. 01903 215951 www.jbsdance.com
Little Luvvies Brighton and Hove Singing, signing, dancing, drama and music for toddlers and young people. 01273 737912 www.littleluvviesbrighton.co.uk
The Live Wire School of Dance Burgess Hill Dance classes from 3.5 years to teenagers including disco, jazz, street, ballroom and latin American. 01273 562996 www.livewireschoolofdance.co.uk [email protected]
Magic Moves Dance Brighton Creative dance for children from age two. 01273 600126 www.magicmovesdance.co.uk
Nicola Miles Theatre Studios Worthing Ballet, modern, tap, contemporary, drama and singing. 01903 249962 www.nmts.co.uk
Paul Nicholas School of Acting and Performing Arts Friendship Centre, Peacehaven Acting, singing and dancing for ages 4-18 years. 07904 128160 www.pnsa.co.uk
Perform Haywards Heath, Brighton, Lewes, Horsham and Hove and new classes in Ditchling and Uckfield. A unique mix of drama, dance and singing for children aged 4-8 years old. All children are invited to a Free Trial Session. 0845 400 1281 www.perform.org.uk
Regnante School Of Performing Arts Worthing Classes for tots, children and adults in all aspects of performing arts. 07840 882944 www.rsopa.co.uk
Rox School of Dance and Drama Hove Ballet, modern, jazz, tap, drama, singing, musical theatre course. 01273 208513 www.roxschoolofdancing.co.uk
Shana Goldmans Stage School Brighton Ballet, jazz, tap, singing, acting for ages 3+. 01323 472391 www.shana-goldmans.co.uk
Stagecoach Lewes Ringmer Community College Every Saturday, dancing, singing and drama for ages 4-16. 01273 903983 www.stagecoach.co.uk/lewes
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Brighton Dancing, singing and drama for ages 4-16. 01273 559997 www.stagecoach.co.uk/brighton
Zumba for kids Sussex Parties and classes with dance routines and games. 07967 569549 [email protected]
SportAlbion in the Community Brighton, Hove, Worthing and Eastbourne After school, Saturday and holiday football and multi-sport courses. 01273 878277 www.albioninthecommunity.org.uk
Brighton and Hove Gymnastics Club Hove Gymnastics classes for 3 year olds to adults. 01273 776209 www.bhgym.co.uk
Fun Ki and Aikido for Kids. Brighton Ki Centre, Brighton Learn the principles of mind and body coordination. 01273 323315 www.kisociety.org.uk/dojos/brighton.asp
Clubs and classes near you
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Local clubs and classes FamiliesThe Bubbles Club Henry House, Worthing Swimming lessons with small classes and the teacher in the water at the hot pool. 01903 232875 www.henryhouse.net
Little Dippers Brighton, Eastbourne, Isfield Baby swim classes in warm water pool and pregnancy relaxation in the Brighton pool. 0844 482 0222 www.littledippers.co.uk
MXT Swim School Brighton, Hove, Steyning, Shoreham, Lancing, Storrington, Worthing, Horsham Swim classes from 4 months to adults. 01903 532765 www.mxtswimschool.com
WetWetWet Swim School Brighton and Hove Swimming for 3-16 year olds. Lessons include all stages from non swimmer to ‘squad’ level. 01273 388247 www.wetwetwetswimschool.co.uk
Mr Peter’s Swimming School Eastbourne and the surrounding area Quality and fast track swimming for babies to adults. 07869 323107 www.mr-peters.com
The Little Swim School Brighton Specialist swimming classes for preschool children of all abilities. 01273 207992 www.thelittleswimschool.co.uk
Art and craftsArtroom Brighton Hove Art school for children and young people with a passion for art and creativity. 01273 240308 www.artroombrighton.co.uk
Purl Seven Dials, Brighton Art, sewing and knitting classes. 01273 248642 www.purl-brighton.co.uk
Sew Retro Hove Fun and friendly after school sewing classes. Sewing parties from age 7 years. 07581028706 www.sewretro.co.uk.
Stitchclub Brighton and Hove Sewing skills for boys and girls and adults. 07938 055659 www.stitchsussex.co.uk
LanguagesBuenos Dias Brighton and Hove Spanish classes for children aged 6 months to adults. 01273 323431 www.buenosdias.co.uk
La Casita Hove Spanish-English bilingual childcare for 0-5 year olds. Monday-Friday 8am-6pm. 01273 323431 www.buenosdias.co.uk/lacasita
Franglophones Brighton, Hove and Lewes French speaking parent and toddler groups and classes for all ages. Les bidous: Patcham community centre on Tuesdays with crafts, stories and play. L’école des franglophones: Hove park school on Thursdays. Also French lessons from 5 years. www.lesfranglophones.co.uk
Little Fidgets French and Spanish for fidgets Brighton and Hove Fun classes for children aged 2-6 and their parent/carer with puppets, songs, craft, stories and snacks. 01273 833340 www.littlefidgets.co.uk
MusicBelltree Music Therapy Centre Woodingdean, Brighton Music therapy service for children and adults who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally for a range of reasons, including learning disabilities and autism. 01273 681691 www.belltree.org.uk
Caterpillar Music Across Sussex Fun music sessions for 0-5s with singing, puppets and dance, instruments, parachute play and more. Available for parties and nursery visits too. 01903 230810 www.caterpillarmusic.com
Clive’s Easylearn Pop Music School Brighton Pop/rock music school for kids aged 8-16 includes guitar, drums, bass and keyboards. 07920 162489 www.clivesmusicbrighton.com [email protected]
Music for Aardvarks and Other Mammals Brighton, Hove and Patcham Finally a kid’s music group that really rocks! A wide variety of groovy musical activities for children 6 months-4 years. 07886 927081 [email protected]
Susanna Cassam Music Tuition Brighton and Hove Music tuition for all ages and abilities including piano, guitar, woodwind, brass, strings with music groups and concerts. 01273 504505. www.cassam.co.uk
Babies and tots From the Seed – baby massage Fiveways, Brighton Baby massage and some baby yoga moves too. 01273 542358 07970 773030 www.fromtheseed.co.uk
Hullabaloo Woodingdean and Patcham Singing, action rhymes, puppets, parachute, story and free play. 01273 504002 [email protected]
Incy Wincy Music Patcham, Brighton For 0-4 year olds including puppets, parachutes, instruments, songs and a cup of tea afterwards. 01273 277688 www.incywincymusic.co.uk
Mummy Fit Hove Park Buggy workout for mums and babies. 01273 473771 www.mummyfit.co.uk
Sing and Sign Brighton and Hove Popular music classes for babies 6 months to 2 years encouraging communication in babies. Relaxed and great fun, recommended by experts. 01273 540266 [email protected]
Tumble Tots Brighton, Hove, Seaford and Peacehaven Fun, active classes to develop balance and agility from 6 months to 7 years. 01323 899840 www.tumbletots.co.uk
Talking Tots Brighton, Hove and Lewes Fun, interactive classes that help your child communicate with confidence. 07827 697523 [email protected] www.talkingtots.info
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Book reviewsThe Highway Rat by Julia Donaldson
For preschool (0-5) children
Our new Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson has
produced another winning rhythmic read aloud in
The Highway Rat which is being released on the
1st September. As the title suggests the book is
about a greedy Highway Rat who takes food and
belongings from all that cross his path including
hay from his own horse. It takes a cunning and
plucky duck to fool him and return the plunder to
her hungry and grateful friends and don’t worry,
the wayward rat does learn his lesson by the
end of the book. As always, the rhyming text is
a joy to read aloud and Axel Scheffler’s familiar
drawings exude warmth throughout.
By Vanessa Lewis, The Book Nook, First Avenue, Hove 01273 911988 www.booknookuk.com
Amazing Esme by Tamara Macfarlane
For ages 6 - 9 years
Amazing Esme by Tamara Macfarlane is a hugely
enjoyable addition for 6-9 year olds and will appeal
to fans of ‘Ottoline’, ‘Madame Pamplemousse’
and ‘Pippi Longstocking’. Spirited circus performer
Esme goes off to spend the summer with her
cousins and an eclectic array of animals at
Maclinkey Castle and young readers will love the
imaginative adventures that take place including
hundreds of hatching baby penguins and the
creation of a helter skelter that weaves around the
castle. There are plenty of detailed illustrations to
fuel the imagination and Esme’s activity book at
the end is an inspired added bonus.
The Mystery of the Whistling Caves by Helen Moss
For ages 10+
‘The Mystery of the Whistling Caves’ by Helen
Moss is just one of several books about
Scott and Jack Carter and Emily and her dog
Drift who are not quite the famous five but
an excellent modern equivalent. This new
adventure series contains all the best elements
of Enid Blyton’s mysteries including caves,
secret passages and a good old fashioned
crime to solve. With reference to rock bands
and computer games, this is a fun reworking of
a winning formula and a great recommendation
for any boy or girl in search of adventure.
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Back to school Families
Book reviewsSport at school You may notice that your child plays a lot less school sport than you
used to. PE is part of the National Curriculum, but not a big part. In Key
Stage 1 (reception to year 2), children will take part in some combination
of dance, games and gymnastics twice a week. In Key Stage 2 (year
3 to year 6), they continue with these, but add in athletics, ‘outdoor
pursuits’ or swimming (still across only two sessions a week).
One major problem is that lots of schools don’t have sporting facilities
and playing fields have been sold off. Many teachers no longer want to
spend their free time coaching sport, and sporty kids tend to play their
sports at clubs outside school (or ironically, in after-school clubs on school
premises, but run by other people).
Do encourage your child to play sport, in or outside school. And take
heart: the revised curriculum recently announced by the Government
promised an element of competitive sport.
The next step: secondary schools It’s vital for you to start thinking about secondary schools before your child
enters Year 6. So, you need to look up OFSTED reports, find out about
schools near you and speak to local parents. There may be all sorts of
application criteria which you need to address (for faith schools, for example).
Don’t choose a school on the basis of your child’s friendships (or yours
for that matter). They will make new friends, and you need to make sure
this is the right school for their personality and abilities, not anyone else’s.
Take advantage of parents’ evenings to find out how your child is doing
and what your child’s teacher thinks they are good at, which may be
different to your own view.
Sarah Ebner is the author of The Starting School
Survival Guide: everything you need to know when
your child starts primary school, published by White
Ladder and available from bookshops and Amazon.
As your child moves up in school, they (and you) will face all sorts of
different issues. I don’t have enough space here to go through them all,
but here are three which I’m pretty sure you’ll encounter...
Homework
You’ll soon look back on the days of reading books and learning individual
letters as a halcyon time. And if you’re anything like me, you might find
that homework is taking up far too much of your and your child’s time.
The Government is keen to promote homework and offers specific
guidelines. These suggest an hour a week for Years 1 and 2, one and a half
hours a week for Years 3 and 4, and 30 minutes a day for Years 5 and 6.
The aim is to help learning and encourage children to study on their own
and be self-disciplined. It’s not supposed to rely on parents teaching their
children new concepts.
But homework can become a real burden, and doesn’t actually seem to
enhance learning a great deal. It’s worth noting that there’s no definite
link between homework and student achievement. In fact, for primary-
school children, there appears to be no link at all. A review of 75 years’
worth of studies by the University of London’s Institute of Education found
that the benefits were negligible. As a child moves up the school, I think
homework can help with exam preparation but I’m not convinced that
children need so much of it. However, the reality is that homework does
exist, so here are some tips to ease the pain.
Homework tips
1. Find somewhere quiet to do it – not in front of the TV or around loud
younger siblings.
2. Set up a workstation – a desk or table rather then the floor.
3. Don’t do it too late – your child, and you, shouldn’t do homework
when you’re too tired.
4. Don’t help if you don’t know – it’s confusing if you offer help with
maths, but don’t know the methods your child uses.
5. If all else fails, offer bribes – for instance, tell them they can play on
the computer only after they’ve finished.
Back to school... moving on upA new school year and it’s not just the children who have things to learn. Sarah Ebner takes a look.
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Theatre
The VampiratesAge 9+25 SeptemberPavilion Theatre, Brighton DomeBased on the award-winning novels by Justin Somper, this engaging adventure is played out in a lyrical, physical style, with a swashbuckling soundtrack!01273 709709
www.brightondome.org
The Nutcracker7 OctoberPavilion Theatre, WorthingPresented by the Vienna Festival Ballet, the enchanting tale of Tchaikovsky’s world famous classical ballet tells the delightful story of Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier. 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk
Bob’s Big Theatre Build9 OctoberTheatre Royal BrightonFixham Theatre has been closed for six months and Bob and Wendy have been called in to fix it up ready for the grand opening by the world famous director Dickie Olivier! Spud, Scoop, Lofty and Scrambler will also be on hand to help Sunshine Valleys’ favourite builder, but he’ll need your help too! There’s a deadline to meet. Can we fix it? Yes we can!You can win tickets for Bob’s Big Theatre Build - see page 5 for details.08448 717 650 www.atgtickets.com/brighton
Scrooge25-29 OctoberCongress Theatre, EastbourneTommy Steele recreates his role as Ebenezer Scrooge in this record breaking London Palladium production of Leslie Bricusse’s musical extravaganza. This show is a real winter treat which is ideal for the whole family.01323 412000 www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk
The Very Hungry Caterpillar31 October and 1 NovemberPavilion Theatre, WorthingThe Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-up Chameleon by award-winning children’s book illustrator and writer Eric Carle, beautifully retold in this glowing stage adaptation with puppetry in black light.01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk
The Fairy Queen7 NovemberTheatre Royal BrightonFirst performed in 1692, Purcell’s music for this adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream combines magic, metaphor and comedy. 08448 717 650 www.atgtickets.com/brighton
CinemaBig Scream!Duke of York Cinema, BrightonEvery Wednesday morning at 11am mums, dads and carers with babies under one can enjoy a great film at the Duke of York Cinema, Brighton. See website for films. www.picturehouses.co.uk
Saturday morning Kids’ Club Duke of York cinema, Brighton Starts 10.30am with drawing and a competition with a film at 11am.Check website for films.0871 704 2056 www.picturehouses.co.uk
Saturday morning picturesConnaught 2 Screen, WorthingEvery Saturday at 10.15amCheck website for films. 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk
Activities and eventsStory time and singing Every week day at 4pm and singing Friday at 10.30am The Book Nook, First Avenue, Hove01273 911988 www.booknookuk.com
Sing out!Every Monday 7pmSt Michael and All Angels Church Hall, South Street, LancingA light-hearted sing. All [email protected] 464440
StorytimeEvery weekHove Library Fridays at 10.15am01273 290700Jubilee Library Wednesdays 10.15am01273 296960
Story MagicSensory story telling for children with special needsLast Saturday every monthJubilee Library, BrightonDiscover the magic of sensory stories particularly suited to children with profound and multiple learning disabilities.01273 296960www.brighton-hove.gov.uk
Tots That Rock Mondays and Fridays 10.30 - 11.30am The Bridge Inn, High Street, Shoreham-by-SeaSinging and dancing and chat with other mums, dads and carers. Just turn up. 07961 363658
Mumpreneurs Networking ClubSeptember 16, October 7: Lime House Cafe, St Pauls Church, WorthingSeptember 22, October 13: Chambers Bistro Old Town Hall, Shoreham September 16, October 14: David Lloyd Centre, Brighton MarinaSeptember 23, October 21: The Woolpack Inn, West Street, Burgess Hillwww.agoodgossip.co.uk
Brighton Digital Festival1-30 SeptemberVenues across BrightonBrighton Digital Festival is a season of exhibitions, performances, meet-ups, workshops and outdoor events that melds Brighton’s big-ticket digital conferences into a month of the fabu-lous, the futuristic and the unfathomable.www.brightondigitalfestival.co.uk
Eco Open Houses8-11 SeptemberBrighton and HoveEco Open Houses aim to show how simple behaviour changes and changes which can easily be made to your home can reduce your energy and water bills.www.ecoopenhouses.org
Heritage Open Days8-11 SeptemberVenues across SussexCelebrate England’s fantastic architecture and culture with free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge. It is a once-a-year chance to discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring to life local history and cul-ture. Check website for details of venues near you. www.heritageopendays.org.uk
National Speed Trials 10 SeptemberMadiera Drive, BrightonBritain’s oldest motor racing event, showcasing a wide range of cars and motorbikes racing over a quarter of a mile along Brighton’s historic beachfront. www.brightonrun.co.uk
Worthing Model Railway Exhibition 10-11 SeptemberDurrington High School, WorthingThe exhibition offers a wide selection of great model railways in all the major scales, gauges and time periods. www.worthingmrc.co.uk
Family Fun Day 11 September, 2-5pmKnowles Tooth Children’s Centre, Langton Lane, HurstpierpointRelaxing afternoon for the whole family enjoying stalls, dance display , bouncy castle, activities, BBQ, beer tent, fun dog show and much more. 01273 832363 www.familysupportwork.org.uk
Battle of Britain Commemoration Day 11 SeptemberNewhaven FortWith the Seaford Silver band, playing classic war time tunes and an array of period military vehicles will be setting the scene on the Fort’s parade ground throughout the day. In the afternoon Brighton Boogie will be in there with lively 1940s dance routines.www.newhavenfort.org.uk
Evening Batwalk 15 SeptemberArundel Wetlands CentreVisit bat hotspots on the reserve. Watch the pipistrelles emerge at dusk and track up to 5 species with bat detectors to learn their different calls. Watch the bats feeding over Swan Lake.01903 883355 www.wwt.org.uk
Made in Worthing Arts Festival 16-18 SeptemberVenues across WorthingMusic, poetry and literature events including small scale, unusual and site-specific theatre. Underpinning the whole festival will be a series of debates and workshops about the process of making art, music and theatre. www.artistsandmakers.com
Our What’s On pages are put together several weeks beforehand and whilst we aim to be as accurate as we can, there may be some changes. Always contact the venue in advance to check details.
favourites Our top picks for
September and October ★ Heritage open days ★
Visit beautiful and interesting buildings near you and it’s free. 8-11 September.
★Apple Day★ An Autumnal day out in Stanmer Park
for the whole family. 25 September
★Family open evening with Halloween activities★
Stars mixed with Halloween at the Observatory Science Centre - spooky
and sparkly. 26 October
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What’s on FamiliesObservatory Science Centre Open evening17 September, 1 October and 22 OctoberThe Observatory Science Centre, HerstmonceuxAre you interested in the night sky? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look at the stars, planets and the moon through some of the country’s largest telescopes? Well here is your opportunity! 01323 832731 www.the-observatory.org
UK Bungee Club 17-18 SeptemberHove LawnsBungee by the beach! www.ukbungee.co.uk
Waterfest17-18 SeptemberArundel Wetlands CentreThis two day festival has exhibits and activities the whole family will enjoy. Join us as we celebrate water - central to work, play and life – and help conserve water for wildlife!01903 883355 www.wwt.org.uk
Tommy’s Baby Race17 September, 10amPreston Park, BrightonAlong with babies and buggies, hundreds of like-minded mums and dads or other relatives who want to take part can power walk or run the course. Tommy’s is asking each participant to try and raise £50 sponsorship – enough to pay for a midwife to speak to and help up to 20 worried parents. If 200 runners were to raise this, the £10,000 would be enough to pay for a research assistant on one of the charity’s vital research projects. www.tommys.org/babyrace
Earthship Tours18 September, 2 OctoberStanmer Park, BrightonExperience the eco-build and be inspired to respond to climate change. www.lowcarbon.co.uk
Marine Roadshow at Worthing18 SeptemberEast side of Worthing pierCome and celebrate the wealth and diversity of our coastal waters at a Sussex Wildlife Trust Marine Roadshow. There’ll be fun, games and craft activities for children, food for thought for adults, examples and information about the plants and animals found on the shore, opportunities to get involved, and in some venues hands on rock pooling/beachcombing.01273 497561 www.sussexwt.org.uk
Out of the Ordinary Festival23-25 SeptemberCelebration of the Elements - a beautiful field in the Sussex Countryside, a mellow breeze on a September evening and a fiery sun setting over a tranquil lake.www.outoftheordinaryfestival.com
A weekend with a View24-25 SeptemberAlfrison Youth HostelWalk from Alfriston Youth Hostel along the ridge of the South Downs Way with a view of the white horse at Jevington, and then through Friston Forest dressed in autumn colours to the Seven Sisters Country Park. A walk down the Cuckmere river valley takes you to the magnificent Seven Sisters where the afternoon is spent rock pool-ing beneath the towering white cliffs. The return walk to the Youth Hostel follows the Cuckmere River upstream. In the evening expect a visit from a bygone, local smuggler and a treasure hunt. Sunday is spent in Friston Forest with lots of fun activities in the woodland for the whole family and lunch cooked on a camp fire. 01273 497561 www.sussexwt.org.uk
Spirit of the Millenium Festival24-25 SeptemberThe Hove CentreThe feel good festival for mind, body and spirit with events and stalls including clairvoyants, therapies, astrology and lots more. www.hovecentre.co.uk
Apple Day25 SeptemberStanmer Park, BrightonFind out more about apples in the orchards at Stanmer at this free event. Apple crumble and teas, juice making, children’s activities, apple identification, guided tours, produce for sale and much more. www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk
Peter Pan Auditions25 SeptemberPavilion Theatre, WorthingPeter Pan will be at the Pavilion Theatre8th December - 1st January 2012. Children can audition for the show. See website for details. 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk
Creepy Crawlies Day 25 SeptemberDrusillas ParkAmongst the creatures will be scorpions with their powerful pincers, hissing cockroaches that make a terrifying hissing noise to scare off predators, giant millipedes and large fanged tarantulas. Experts from the British Tarantula Society will be available to answer questions throughout the day.01323 874100 www.drusillas.co.uk
The World Sacred Music Festival2-16 October Venues across BrightonA magical musical soul journey that takes in the snow-capped mountains of Tibet, the bustling streets of Pakistan, the rural villages of West Africa and Bengal, and the rolling hills of the South Downs. There are also opportunities to take part in workshops and choirs along the way.www.worldsacredmusic.org
Beachy Head Marathon22 OctoberBeachy HeadCheer on the runners in this popular scenic and challenging route through the South Downs countryside.www.beachyheadmarathon.org.uk
Half term and Halloween
Spook-tacular Fun this Halloween25 SeptemberDrusillas ParkVenture through the creepy cobwebbed corridors of The Haunted Cottage into the terror-tory of Winifred the witch, as she plays hide and shriek with the unsuspecting public. Be warned however, Winifred and her frightful cat can startle young children and those of a nervous disposition!01323 874100 www.drusillas.co.uk
Haunted Halloween Family Trail22 -30 OctoberRedoubt Fortress and Military Museum Explorer the spooky Redoubt Fortress on the trail of headless horses and ghostly trails.www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk
Southwick Autumn and Halloween Fair 29 OctoberSouthwick SquareStreet entertainment, live music, food, arts and crafts, charity and fundraising stalls, Autumn fayre, children’s rides and sideshows. www.adur.gov.uk
Zany Zone24 OctoberThe Observatory Science Centre, HerstmonceuxDrop-in for some crafty experiments.01323 832731 www.the-observatory.org
Eyes on the Universe half day workshop Age 6+25 OctoberThe Observatory Science Centre, HerstmonceuxFind out how we study the heavens around us. Make and use your own telescope and sundial as well as learning how to use the large telescopes on site.01323 832731 www.the-observatory.org
Twilight Special ‘Earth and beyond’ Full day workshop Age 9+26 OctoberThe Observatory Science Centre, HerstmonceuxSpend an afternoon carrying out some fascinating experiments learning about volcanoes, earthquakes, ice caps and more before looking through the centre’s giant telescopes (weather permitting). 01323 832731 www.the-observatory.org
Family open evening with Halloween activities Age 9+26 OctoberThe Observatory Science Centre, HerstmonceuxAmong the activities you can make your own flying bats and screaming balloons as well as decorating goody bags with spooktacular pictures.01323 832731 www.the-observatory.org
Autumn Animals25 OctoberRaystede Animal Centre, RingmerAutumn is a busy time for many animals as they prepare for the winter ahead. Learn about what happens to wild animals in the winter and discover ways to help our pets through the cold winter months.01825 880461 www.raystede.org
SCAREundel28-29 OctoberArundel Wetlands CentreMeet the Batty Biologist, Professors Bones and other spooky characters working in the wetlands to show you the scary side of nature. Beware ... pirates have commandeered all vessels of the boat safari! Join the fun with face paint-ing, Halloween crafts and pond dipping for creepy critters!01903 883355 www.wwt.org.uk
More Halloween funLuca and Maya are calving pumpkins on page 15.
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Galleries and museums Early years Age 2-5Brighton and Hove MuseumsSessions include art and stories. 01273 290900 www.brighton-hove-museum.org.uk
Brighton Art Fair 201123-25 SeptemberCorn Exchange, Brighton Dome100 of the best contemporary artists in the country present exciting and eclectic artwork for sale. www.brightondome.org
The Art of Giving9 April - 9 OctoberTowner GalleryEastbourneCelebrating ongoing philanthropy with works on show that range from a 16th century triptych to a contemporary sculpture donated after Towner’s opening exhibition by Ivàn Navarro. www.townereastbourne.org.uk
Franziska Furter8 October - 2 JanuaryTowner GalleryEastbourneSwiss artist Furter makes a series of sophisticated new conceptual works to form a sculptural installation filling our entire 400m2 Exhibition Gallery. www.townereastbourne.org.uk
Image © Jon Mill
Mr Watt, Grumpy Man of Metal18 March - 28 September Hove Museum and Art Gallery Mr Watt, Grumpy Man of Metal, lives in a metal world and makes metal things – a crab’s bicycle, a flying machine, a new kind of trumpet. 03000 290900 www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk
George IV and his Friends7 June - 6 November 2011 Brighton Museum and Art GalleryColourful prints provide astute insights into the politics, dress, manners and social life of the Regency period.03000 290900 www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk Radical Bloomsbury: The Art of Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell, 1905-1925 16 April to 9 October 2011 Brighton Museum and Art Gallery British painting, exploring the relationship of the Bloomsbury artists and avant-garde art from 1905 to 1925. 03000 290900 www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk
Trees in the Landscape23 July - 5 NovemberWorthing Museum and Art GalleryArt tutor Christine Forbes has been invited to select paintings from the art collection at Worthing Museum and Art Gallery. Her theme is trees. www.worthingmuseum.co.uk
Dress for Excess: Fashion in Regency England2 August - 5 FebruaryBrighton Museum and Art GalleryOriginal 18th and 19th Century pieces are displayed presenting the themes of Eighteenth century dress.03000 290900 www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk
Farmers’ marketsMermaid MarketSaturdays and Sundays 11am-4pmBrighton Marina Square
Brighton Farm MarketEvery Saturday 9am-3pmNorth Road, Brightonwww.brightonfarmmarket.co.uk
Upper Gardner Street MarketEvery Saturday 7am-5pmUpper Gardner Street, Brightonwww.brightonfarmmarket.co.uk
Shoreham Farmers’ MarketSecond Saturday every month 9am-1pmEast Street, Shoreham-by-Sea
Worthing Farmers’ MarketFourth Saturday each monthSouth Street Square, Worthing01903 203252
Lewes Farmers’ MarketFirst Saturday every monthCliffe Pedestrian Precinct, Lewes01273 470900 www.commoncause.org.uk
Motcombe Village Farmers’ Market Last Sat each month 10-1pm Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne01323 722924
Southwick and ShorehamCountry MarketEvery Friday 9.15-11amPorter Room, Southwick Community CentreHomemade cakes, plants, fresh eggs, handmade crafts and [email protected]
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