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Welcome and stay safe 2

About the FIS 4

Summer holiday childcare 6

Holiday playschemes 8

Special needs 18

Free things to do 24

Play Days 26

Mobile Play Bus 27

Translation? Tick this box and take Map 30 to any council office Summer Sports 34

South Coast Sports Camps 44

Children’s Centres 48

Out and about 50

School places 56

School travel 61

Financial help 62

Useful contacts 65

Win a £25 voucher 71

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Welcome to Summer Fun 2011

Inside you’ll find details about summer playschemes, sports courses and many other exciting activities for children, young people & families. This booklet also contains lots of other useful information to help families get the best out of life in Brighton & Hove.

Who produces Summer Fun? Summer Fun is brought to you by the Family Information Service (FIS), part of Brighton & Hove City Council. You can find out more about the FIS and how they can help you on page 4.

Tell us what you think about Summer Fun On page 71 you will find a feedback form to tell the FIS what you think about the booklet and be in with the chance to win a £25 gift voucher. All comments are valued and used to help improve this booklet every year. Have a fun filled summer! From everyone at the Family Information Service

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Have fun and be safe When you are choosing childcare or activities, you want to be confident that your child will be safe and well cared for.

Whether you are leaving your child at Contacts: a holiday playscheme, sports activity Ofsted or youth group, you need to be 0300 123 1231 (children’s services) confident that the people caring for www.ofsted.gov.uk them are suitable and that they have a good understanding of safety NSPCC issues. 0808 800 5000 (24 hour helpline) www.nspcc.org.uk/parenting All playschemes listed on pages 8-15 are registered by Ofsted and checks FIS are made as part of the registration See page 4 process. You can find out more about Duty and Assessment Teams the registration process on the Ofsted in Brighton & Hove website. If you have any concerns See page 65 about a playscheme, or any other registered childcare provider, contact Ofsted. It is important to note however, that many of the activities listed in this booklet are not required to register with Ofsted. EC Brighton Language School require host families for adult and junior students The NSPCC produce a guide called Adults “Out Alone” which provides advice ------and tips on how to prepare children Single H/B £108 - £115pw Single B&B £85 - £90pw for being out on their own and for Twin H/B £95 - £100pppw taking part in sports or holiday Twin B&B £73 - £80pppw activities. You can download a copy of Executive H/B £160 - £170pw Exec couple H/B £145 - £155pppw the booklet from the NSPCC website. Executive B&B £128 - £138pw The Family Information Service (FIS) Juniors also produce useful information on ------choosing services safely, please call for Single F/B £115 - £120pw Twin F/B £98pppw – £108pppw a copy or visit the website. If you are interested please contact the Accommodation Office on 01273-679308 If you have concerns about a child or Or alternatively e-mail children being at risk contact your [email protected] local Duty & Assessment Team. www.ecenglish.com 3

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 3 22/05/2011 11:57 About the FIS We offer a wide range of information and advice to families and the people that work with them in Brighton & Hove. Our service is free, impartial, confidential and open to everyone.

Services for families Working in childcare We can advise you on services for If you would like to find out about families; from support and help when a career in childcare, including it’s needed, to fun activities for children becoming a childminder or a FIS and young people. You can search our At Home Childcarer, we can offer online directory or contact one of our information on training and advisers to request information. qualifications, and details of local job vacancies. Finding & choosing childcare We hold details of all Ofsted registered Our customer promise childcare providers in the city and can We aim to do our best, but tailor a childcare search to meet your appreciate that sometimes things can needs. We can also advise you on the go wrong. Please contact us in the free early learning entitlement for first instance if you are not happy three and four year olds, and sources with the service you have received, or of financial help (see pages 62-63). if you have any suggestions on how we can improve things. School Preference Service If you would prefer, you can call the council’s complaints team on If you need extra help applying for a Freephone 0500 291229, or visit primary or secondary school place for www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/complaints your child, we can help you (see page 59).

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How to get in touch The FIS is open Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm, and can be contacted by: Phone: 01273 293545 In person: at our drop-in at Brighton Town Hall, Bartholomew Square, BN1 1JA

[email protected] www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fis

JourneyOn Travel Planner To help find your way to the fantastic events listed in Summer Fun, why not use the council’s website www.journeyon.co.uk HERITAGE TRAIL It will plan your route, give you real time & GARDENS bus information, and work out the cost, A great family time and number of calories you’d burn day out whether you walk, cycle, take the bus or go by car. So use www.journeyon.co.uk to help plan your journeys and have some fun this summer! When the summer holidays end, you can get help planning your journey to school. Look at the council’s Schools Journey Planner at Exchange this advert for a FREE child www.journeyon.co.uk/schools. Simple to admission with full use, the journey planner can help parents, paying adult carers and pupils plan a safer, more Valid to 31-08-11 Terms instore sustainable journey to school. NEW Tyrannosaurus Towers for 2011 www.journeyon.co.uk

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There is a range of Ofsted first aid trained and have public liability registered childcare to keep insurance. Contact the FIS for details your child safe and entertained of childminders with availability over the holidays. over the holidays. Contact the FIS for childcare advice FIS At Home Childcare and the most up to date Service information (see page 4). Having a childcarer come to your own home may be your preferred option, for example if you have several children that need to be cared for at any one Playschemes time, if you work outside of usual Playschemes run in places like schools hours, or if you have a child with special and leisure centres and offer a wide needs. The FIS have an At Home range of activities for children, from Childcare Service that can provide you arts & crafts to sports. with information on Ofsted registered childcarers to look after your children at All playschemes that take children under home. Contact the FIS for more details. the age of eight for more than two hours a day are registered with Ofsted either as part of a school’s registration, Special needs or as an individual childcare registration. If your child has special needs, it is This means that the premises have been important to discuss them with the inspected by Ofsted and that all staff childcare provider before you make a have been checked by the Criminal booking. All childcare providers are Records Bureau (CRB). required to consider how they will For details of playschemes operating provide for disabled children and/or over the summer holidays, see pages children with special educational needs 8-15. (SEN), but some will have more experience and facilities to meet your Childminders child’s needs than others. You will find more useful information on pages Childminders are self-employed and 18-23. work in their own homes providing care and a range of activities for children. All childminders who look after children To view Ofsted inspection reports aged under eight must be registered for playschemes and childminders, 6 with Ofsted. They are also CRB checked, visit www.ofsted.gov.uk

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25 Boomerang Kids All schemes run Monday to Friday Saltdean Barn, Oval Park, Arundel Drive West, Saltdean (excluding bank holidays) We specialise in providing care and activities unless otherwise indicated. for children under the age of 8. Dates: 25th July – 2nd September Key: Times: 8am – 6pm full day, with different sessions available throughout the day 1 See map reference on p 30-31 Ages: 2 to 11 years Max places: 81 Cost: £40.60 per full day Tel: 01273 390900 1 Amigos Summer Scheme Email: [email protected] Cornerstone Community Centre, Church Road, Hove Sessions will include play activities such as yoga, 4 Brighton & Hove Inclusion storytelling, music, Spanish lessons and cooking. Project (BHIP) Dates: 1st – 26th August Hangleton Community Centre, Times: 9.15am – 12.15pm Harmsworth Crescent, Hove Ages: 2 to 5 years A wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, Max places: 18 offering support for children with and Cost: £9 per session. Reductions available for without additional needs. low income families and those in need www.bhip.org.uk Tel: 07548 700897 Dates: 25th July – 12th August Email: [email protected] Times: 8.30am – 6pm full day, 8.30am – 4pm or 10.30am – 6pm short day Ages: 3 to 11 years 9 Barracudas Activity Day Camp Max places: 20 Brighton and Hove Junior School, Cost: £22 per full day, £20 per short day. Radinden Manor Road, Hove Reductions available for siblings, block bookings and families on a low income Activities range from wacky water rockets to giant inflatables. Tel: 01273 295533 / 07821 541765 www.barracudas.co.uk Email: [email protected] Dates: 1st – 26th August Times: 8am – 6pm Ages: 4½ to 16 years Max places: 110 Cost: £35 per day, weekly rate available Tel: 0845 123 5299 8 Email: [email protected]

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Summer Holiday Fun for 4 -11 Year Olds Each themed day zooms by and your child will come home happy and tired with tales of fun activities, exciting adventures, amazing games and new found friends. New Activities EVERY day Summer Sports Academy - NEW! Different daily theme Aged over 7 and love sport? Join our week long Sports Academy Group Games • 3 different sports every day Creative arts & craft activities • Fun and supportive environment Indoor games & toys • Highly qualified coach to bring out Sport...and much much more! the best in every child OFSTED registered • All abilities welcome

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• A babysitter when you need one, any Memorable, fun-packed parties time of day or night for 4 – 11 year olds • Affordable hourly rate and booking fees • Babysitters are over 18, CRB checked Give your child the best party ever with our and trained fully themed group parties for 4 – 9 year olds age • For children of any & Learn to...skills parties for 7 - 11 year olds www.classoftheirown.com [email protected] 01273 733337 10

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 10 22/05/2011 11:57 Class of Their Own 12 @ Downs Junior School Class of Their Own provides an exciting Rugby Road, Brighton range of structured and unstructured play Times: 8am start and late finish opportunities, indoor and outdoor games, up until 6pm available* arts and crafts and sports with a different Ages: 4 to 11 years theme every day. They are also running a NEW sports academy Max places: 48 Cost: £20.75 per standard day, at St Christopher’s for junior children. additional costs for extra hours For details of all activities, plus online booking

visit www.classoftheirown.com 23 @ Our Lady of Lourdes For all schemes the following details apply: School Dates: 25th July – 1st September The Green, Rottingdean, Brighton (except St Christopher’s where Times: 8am start and late finish different dates apply and up until 6pm available* Benfield which is running on 2nd September as well) Ages: 4 to 11 years Times: All clubs have a standard day of Max places: 32 8.30am – 3.30pm. Extended hours are Cost: £20.75 per standard day, indicated below where available* additional costs for extra hours Costs: See individual playschemes. Weekly rates also available, check for details 19 @ St Christopher’s Tel: 01273 733337 Leicester Villas, Hove Email: [email protected] Dates: 11th – 22nd July 8th – 19th August (Sports Academy 11 @ Benfield Junior School – Juniors only) Old Shoreham Road, Portslade Times: late finish up until 5.30pm available* Times: 8am start and late finish up until 6pm available* Ages: 4 to 11 years Ages: 4 to 11 years Max places: 32 Max places: 40 Cost: £25 per standard day, additional costs for extra hours Cost: £18.50 per standard day, additional costs for extra hours 3 @ West Hove School 10 @ Davigdor Portland Road, Hove Davigdor Infant School, Somerhill Road, Times: 8am start and late finish Hove up until 6pm available* This club is particularly suited to infants Ages: 4 to 11 years Times: late finish up until 5.30pm available* Max places: 48 Ages: 4 to 8 years Cost: £20.75 per standard day, Max places: 40 additional costs for extra hours Cost: £20.75 per standard day, additional costs for extra hours

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 11 22/05/2011 11:57 13 Brighton & Hove Montessori School Holiday Club 67 Stanford Avenue, Brighton Spaces get booked up quickly so please reserve your place early. Dates: 25th July – 19th August Times: 9am – 5pm full day, 1pm finish available Ages: 3 to 11 years Max places: 24 17 Elm Grove Holiday Playscheme Cost: £29 per full day, £15 early finish Elm Grove School, Elm Grove, Brighton Tel: 01273 702485 This scheme specialises in outdoor play and Email: [email protected] arts & crafts. This playscheme is now open to all children. Dates: 25th July – 12th August 14 Dorothy Stringer Times: 8am – 6pm full day, Holiday Camp 9am – 3pm short day Dorothy Stringer High School, Ages: 5 to 11 years Loder Road, Brighton Max places: 50 Holiday camp using school sporting facilities Cost: £22 per full day, £16 per short day. and swimming pool. Reductions for siblings and families www.dorothystringercamps.co.uk claiming certain benefits Dates: 25th July – 26th August Tel: 01273 708004 or 07748 821786 Times: 8.45am – 4pm, 5pm finish available Email: [email protected]. Ages: 5 to 13 years sch.uk Max places: 100 Cost: £18.50 per day, £21.50 per day 21 Esporta Playscheme including late finish. Sibling discount available Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Tel: 07954 281602 Falmer, Brighton Email: [email protected] Children swim every afternoon, and must be able to swim confidently to participate. Payment must be made at time of booking. Dates: 18th July – 2nd September Summer holiday Times: 9am – 5pm. Half days, 8.30am start spaces available and 5.30pm finish available. Only children aged over 5 can attend for an • Fully qualified & experienced staff all day or afternoon session • Open 7.30am - 6.30pm, Monday to Friday all year 1 • Ages 3months - 8years Ages: 4 /2 to 12 years • Ofsted inspected and registered for Nursery Max places: 35 Education Grant Cost: £25 per day, £15 per half day (non- • Bright spacious rooms & secure outside area • Occasional User Register members). £5 reduction for members. For more information please call 01273 416164 £2.50 per day for lunch if required 221 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade Tel: 01273 667827 (enquiries) or 44 Cromwell Road, Hove Tel: 01273 779034 01273 667888 (booking line) www.footstepsdaynursery.com 12 Email: [email protected]

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 12 22/05/2011 11:57 extratime 5 Goldstone Summer A fully inclusive setting for children with and Playscheme without special needs offering 1:1 support Goldstone Primary School, where appropriate. The staff teams are highly trained in working with children with Laburnum Avenue, Hove disabilities within an inclusive setting. All Bookings can be made through the school schemes are fully accessible. office and booking forms will be on the For all schemes the following details apply: school website from the end of June. www.goldstoneprimary.co.uk Dates: 1st – 26th August Dates: 1st – 26th August Tel: 01273 689687 Times: 8am – 5.30pm full day, Email: [email protected] 10am – 3pm short day Ages: 5 to 11 years 2 @ Hillside Max places: 48 Hillside School, Foredown Road, Cost: £19 per full day, £10 per short day Portslade Tel: 01273 294851 Times: 8.45am – 5.30pm, 3.30pm finish Email: [email protected] available Ages: 4 (if in full time education) to 16 years 6 Honeycroft Max places: 24 St. Barnabas Hall, Sackville Road, Hove Cost: £20 per day, £18 per short day The club offers an inclusive, friendly environment where children have the opportunity to play freely with a range of 16 @ St Lukes toys, materials and equipment and take part St Luke’s Infant School, in a wide range of activities. Queens Park Rise, Brighton Dates: 25th – 29th July & Times: 8.45am – 6pm, 3.30pm finish available 15th August – 2nd September Ages: 4 (if in full time education) Times: 8am – 6pm, shorter sessions available to 12 years Ages: 5 to 11 years Max places: 28 Max places: 25 Cost: £21 per day, £18 per short day Cost: £2.75 per hour Tel: 01273 220323 22 @ Woodingdean Email: [email protected] Ash Cottage, Warren Road, Woodingdean Childcare for the BrightonChildcare & for Hove the area Brighton & Hove area Times: 8.45am – 5.30pm, 3.30pm finish available Ages: 4 (if in full time education) For Children to 16 years 3mths - 5yrs Max places: 24 8am to 6pm Cost: £20 per day, £18 per short day 01273 380067 ** extratime are also running a scheme for For more infomation and to arrange young people aged 11-19 with disabilities 18a visitWhitethorn please telephone: Drive, Brighton – see page 19 for full details ** [email protected](01273) 380067 Or email: 13 [email protected]

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 13 22/05/2011 11:57 20 Kip McGrath 18 Moulsecoomb summer holiday fun club Neighbourhood Trust 99 Preston Drove, Brighton Moulsecoomb Primary School, English, Maths and Study Skills sessions. Hodshrove Lane, Brighton Dates: 26th July – 31st August Registration forms must be completed for Times: 9am – 1.30pm each child and payment must be made in advance. Ages: 3 to 16 years Dates: 25th July – 19th August Max places: 10 Times: 8.30am – 6pm, with three different Cost: £50 per half day, £25 per 80 minutes sessions available throughout the day Tel: 01273 563094 Ages: 4 (if in full time education) to 11 years Email: [email protected] Max places: 35 Cost: £7 - £28 depending on circumstances 24 Longhill High School and sessions booked Holiday Activities Club Tel: 01273 604362 The Deans Leisure Centre, Email: [email protected] Falmer Road, Brighton We have been providing fun and exciting Pied Piper Activities holiday clubs for 5 years. Fun packed multi-activity camps including Dates: 25th July – 26th August construction and bicycle challenges, den Times: 8am – 6pm building, treasure hunts, inflatable water slides and adventure play area. Ages: 5 to 12 years For both schemes the following Max places: 24 details apply: Cost: £20 per day, £34 sibling saver Times: 8.30am – 5.45pm (2 children from the same family) Ages: 4 to 12 years Tel: 01273 391683 Cost: From £120.00 per week Email: [email protected] Tel: 01273 504485 Email: [email protected]

7 @ Lancing Prep at Mowden The Droveway, Hove Very central location with lots of outdoor space. Dates: 25th July – 19th August Max places: 80

26 @ Ovingdean Hall College Greenways, Ovingdean, Brighton A new site for Pied Piper in 2011. Great location with lots of outdoor space. * Awaiting registration at time of going to press. Dates: 8th – 19th August 14 Max places: 60

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 14 22/05/2011 11:57 15 Tarnerland Summer Play Scheme The Play Base, Sussex Street, Brighton Four weeks of exciting play activities for 5 to 11 year olds from our brand new children’s venue in Tarner Park. We are an Outstanding Ofsted provider. Final booking deadline: Friday 1st July. Dates: 25th July – 19th August Times: 8.30am – 5.30pm, with different sessions available throughout the day Ages: 4 (if in full time education) to 11 years 27 Sport Academies Max places: 40 Brighton College, Eastern Road, Brighton Cost: £22 per full day Every camp has specialist coaches. Mornings Tel: 07986 262874 are spent on a medley of three different Email: [email protected] sports, whilst in the afternoon children have the chance to hone their skills and take part in tournaments in their chosen sport. Whitehawk After School www.sportacademies.com Project - WASP Dates: 18th July – 12th August To be confirmed Times: 9am – 3pm standard day, 8.30am start Call for further information: 07919 442633 and 4.30pm finish available. Children aged 3-5 years, 9am – 12pm session only Ages: 3 to 15 years Max places: 100 Cost: £29 per standard day, additional costs for extra hours. £18 per session for 3-5 year olds. Weekly rates & 10% sibling discount available Tel: 0844 335 8217 Email: [email protected]

8 Starfish Kids Club T e Somerhill Junior School, l 5 : 0 74 Somerhill Road, Hove 1273 425 Starfish offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, as well as day trips out. Dates: 25th July – 26th August We are offering a comprehensive Swimming Programme Times: 8.30am – 5.30pm during the Summer Holidays at Brighton college and Brighton swimming centre (formally Roedean junior) Ages: 5 to 11 years One weeks group lessons only £39.95 Max places: 40 Cost: £20 per full day, £11.50 per half day Tel: 01273 719520 Email: [email protected] 15

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OUTSTANDING! Our Early Years Foundation Stage has been judged outstanding in every respect: "the school's open, friendly approach... radiates happiness" "the teaching is excellent... pupils...take part enthusiastically and have lots of fun" "a warm, supportive environment where every pupil is highly valued" Independent Schools Inspectorate, March 2011 01273 704222 Open Morning - Saturday 1st October, [email protected] 9.30-12.00 noon www.brightoncollege.org.uk Girls and boys aged 3 to 8 17

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Whether you are looking BHIP for fun activities for children BHIP is a registered charity that has and young people or places been operating for over 12 years providing inclusive play and social to go for advice and support, opportunities for children and young you’ll find the information you people with and without disabilities. need in this section. BHIP aims to support other organisations across the city to become more inclusive of children and young people with varying support needs. Fun things to do BHIP runs a Saturday club in Florence What’s out there! Road, Brighton, as well as an after The Integrated Child Development school club, holiday club and youth and Disability Team have produced a club at Hangleton Community comprehensive guide to sports and Centre, Hove. For summer scheme leisure activities for young people details see page 8. aged 11-25 with special needs. One third of the places at BHIP’s clubs The brochure is packed with fun are reserved for children with disabilities things to do from outdoors and additional support needs. adventure to dance and sports. BHIP ensures that all clubs are You can call the Family Information accessible and has large teams of Service on 01273 293545 to request staff and volunteers available to a copy or view it online at provide extra support. www.brighton-hove.gov.uk in the For more information call section for ‘Disabled Children’s Judith Griffiths on 01273 295533 Services’. or email [email protected]

Cherish Teenage and Young Adults Schemes Cherish has been established for over 20 years, and is part of Brighton & Hove City Council’s Children’s Disability Team. The schemes are minibus based days out, catering exclusively to teenagers and young 18 adults with learning disabilities aged

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 18 22/05/2011 11:57 13-25. Parents can self refer, or extratime bookings and funding can come via Youth Holiday Scheme a named social worker. A maximum Sussex Central YMCA, Marmion Road, of two days per week are available. Hove and The Crew Club, Coolham The teenage schemes run for four Drive, Whitehawk weeks in August, Tuesdays to Fridays, The club offers 1:1 support where and the Young Adult schemes appropriate, and staff teams are (19-25 year olds) run for two weeks highly trained in working with in August, Tuesdays to Fridays. young people with disabilities. All staffing is 1:1, and teams are Both venues have wheelchair staffed exclusively from Disability access and hoist / changing bed. Team term time services. Dates: 1st – 26th August Cost: Teenage schemes; £17 per day or Times: 8.45am – 5.30pm £12 for those on benefits Ages: 11 to 19 years

Cost: £20 per day Young Adult schemes; £45 per day for those on individualised budgets; Tel: 01273 689687 or £25 per day (DLA rate) Email: [email protected] Cherish also run three term-time dedicated youth clubs and the Young Adults (transition) Service. For bookings and more information call the Cherish Office / Disability Team on 01273 295192 / 295530.

extratime extratime is a parent led, registered charity that has been providing fully inclusive after school and holiday clubs in Brighton since September 2003. There are three playscheme venues (see page 13), and all settings have been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted. The highly successful Youth Holiday Programme, run in partnership with Sussex Central YMCA, will be running for a third summer offering some new activities for young people with disabilities Emmaus, Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PA 19

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 19 22/05/2011 11:57 Forest View Holiday Home Forest View is an accessible holiday home for families and young people who have a disability or special needs. It’s situated in the New Forest in the grounds of Shorefield Country Park. In addition to exploring the local area, you can take advantage of Shorefield Park’s fantastic onsite leisure facilities. The caravan can sleep up to six people and has specialist equipment to assist with Honeycroft additional needs. Honeycroft After School and Holiday If you are interested in booking Club offers a fully inclusive, friendly or want more information environment where your child’s regarding costs and facilities, playfulness can be fully expressed. please call 01273 295530 or email The clubs are open to primary school [email protected] children after school and during the for a booking pack. holidays and children with special needs are actively encouraged to join. Children have the opportunity to play freely with a wide range of BLACKBERRY FARM toys, materials and equipment. The family They can also participate in various activity farm activities such as art and craft, with over 200 sport, role play, reading and animals computer games. For information, to meet and feed call 01273 220323 and see page 13.

Little Darlings Little Darlings is a group for children aged two to six years with additional needs and their parents / carers (older and younger siblings are also welcome). The group usually meets on Wednesdays between 3.30pm – 6pm at Hollingdean Community Centre. Over the summer holidays the group will run all day on 20 Wednesdays at different locations in the city. For more information Sweet Peas contact Sharon on 07799 414837. Sweet Peas is a group for children aged birth to six years with special SPIRAL needs and their families. The group SPIRAL works with children aged offers a space for children to play 12 to 16 and adults aged 17 to 25 and an opportunity for parents to get with learning difficulties, helping support and advice. There is a wide them to gain confidence and variety of toys, sensory equipment independence. and an outside space. The group will be running throughout the summer There are regular holidays and on Fridays,12.15pm to 3pm from outings as well as social and holiday the crèche at Tarner Children’s activities. Evening and weekend Centre. Please call to check they sessions include a wide range of are running before you come as sports, a youth club, disco, dance Sweet Peas is run by a team of and drama. They can also provide parent volunteers and they transport to these sessions. sometimes have to cancel at short For information on SPIRAL and notice. For more information, details of summer activities, contact contact Amanda on 01273 236366 Chris on 01273 295180. or 07917 887526. CHILD’S PLAY! ‘IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS!’ THE SUNDAY TIMES ‘MAGNIFICENT’ ‘AMAZING’ EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

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SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 21 22/05/2011 11:57 Whoopsadaisy This summer the Holiday Club will run from the 25th July - 5th August, Whoopsadaisy offers Conductive 10am to 3pm. Cost is £30 per day. Education sessions for children with For more information, please call physical disabilities such as cerebral 07588 555761 or email palsy and other motor disorders: [email protected] – for 0-5 year old children during term time and All Terrain Beach Wheelchairs – for 5-12 year old children on These wheelchairs are free and Saturdays and school holidays. available to use and enjoy on the Whoopsadaisy builds upon children’s beaches of Brighton & Hove enabling existing abilities and aims to teach you to go over the shingles and get children new physical skills working close to the waters edge. towards meeting the challenges of On collection, you will need to every day life more independently. complete a booking form and pay a Apart from the physical aspects of fully refundable £25 deposit. Your development, there is also focus on own wheelchair can be stored safely the cognitive, social and personal while you use the beach wheelchair. areas of learning. There are two chairs available from Sessions are run by Peto Institute the Seafront Office. (Hungary) trained conductors. Fun For opening times please filled activities will include a series of contact the Seafront Office on physical tasks, stretches, games and 01273 292716 or go to creative work. www.brighton-hove.uk/seafront

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 22 22/05/2011 11:57 Useful Information together to have a voice about what matters to them. For more The Integrated Child information on all Amaze can offer, Development & Disability Team, call the helpline on 01273 772289 or based at Seaside View email [email protected] Child Development Centre Childcare Inclusion Fund Within the team at Seaside View there are specialist family support Funding may be available to help services for children with severe disabled children who need extra learning/physical disabilities and with support to attend childcare. It cannot moderate learning difficulties, where pay for childcare fees, but it can it is assessed that their needs of contribute towards the cost of challenging behaviour/mental health making the childcare place possible, require specialist social work support such as a one to one worker, or services. They aim to provide specialist equipment or toys that support, advice and practical help might be suitable for your child. It to disabled children, young people can be used for early years childcare, and their families. This includes as well as childcare for older children. outreach and direct payments There is a short application form for services, residential respite care, you and the childcare provider to family based respite & befriending. complete. If you think your child might For advice, information and referral benefit from inclusion funding, talk telephone 01273 265825. to your childcare provider or contact the FIS on 01273 293545 or email Amaze [email protected] Amaze offers information, advice Extra support and support to parents and carers of with finding childcare children with special needs age 0-19, including one to one help on benefits Parents of children with special needs and education issues. Parents can get may need extra support in finding advice from the helpline Monday to childcare to meet their child’s needs. Thursday from 9.30am to 12noon or The Family Information Service (FIS) by leaving a message. They also can offer additional help by working provide the Compass leisure card with other colleagues and groups which offers discounts on activities to help parents find out what they for disabled children. Amaze also are entitled to, what childcare is produces the “Through the Maze” available and support them in handbook, factsheets and a termly accessing that childcare. Contact newsletter and has a Parent and the FIS on 01273 293545 or email Carers Council which brings parents [email protected] 23

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There are lots of ...at the seafront things to do around Enjoy a stroll along the Undercliff the city without Walk; discover the marina and explore the rock pools at spending any money. Rottingdean. Or you could just spend the day on the beach. There are children’s playgrounds at Hove Why not spend a sunny day… Lagoon (Kingsway, Hove), Kings Road (by the West Pier) and Peter Pans ...at your local park or playground Playground (on Madeira Drive). Check out the map on pages 30-31 to see where some of the larger parks and playgrounds are located. Visit www.brighton-hove.gov. uk/playgrounds for more details of the facilities (for example Hove Park has a climbing boulder and The Level has a skate ramp). See pages 26-27 for more information on the Play Service’s free events in parks over the summer holidays.

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SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 24 22/05/2011 11:57 Brighton & Hove residents can also enjoy reduced admission to the Royal Pavilion and Preston Manor. Visit www.brighton-hove-museums. org.uk for details. See page 50 for information about events that the museums are running over the summer.

...at your local library There is so much for families and children to enjoy at Brighton & Hove Libraries. From sharing the joys of reading and opening up a world of learning and knowledge, libraries are a great way for families to enjoy books and reading together. You could even take part in ‘Circus Stars’, the Summer Reading ...exploring the countryside at Challenge. See page 51 for more Devils Dyke information. You could take a picnic, enjoy the views, fly a kite… The bus number 77 travels from Brighton town centre all the way up Dyke Road to Devils Dyke. Cost for bus fare applies; however up Mr Watt, Grumpy to two children (under 16) go free Man of Metal when travelling with an adult. Visit Continues to 11 October 2011 www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ Free Admission breezebuses for more information. Mr Watt, Grumpy Man of Metal, is the creation of craft And you could spend maker Jon Mills. Come and see Mr rainy days… Watt’s marvellous inventions in this …discovering the exhibitions and family-friendly artefacts on display at one of the exhibition! city’s museums

Entrance is free to Brighton Museum Hove Museum & Art Gallery 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB & Art Gallery, Hove Museum & 03000 290900 www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk Art Gallery and the Booth Museum Open Mon, Tue & Thu - Sun of Natural History. 25

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SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 25 22/05/2011 11:57 Play Days National Play Day & Community Play Days

The Play Service will be running five Community Play Days throughout the summer as well as a National Play Day event at Hove Park on Wednesday 3rd August.

The Community Play Days ‘Stand up for Play’ will offer a range of exciting recognises the value of play in and challenging play activities children’s lives and encourages everyone encouraging children and their to make children’s play a central part of families to get involved in their community. active play. These Play Days will include the All events are free of charge and Play Bus and contributions from a will run from 11am to 3pm

range of other services and organisations. Wednesday 27th July Community Play Day, Farm Green, National Play Day will offer a Bevendean family play day with the Play Bus and lots of exciting workshops Wednesday 3rd August and creative activities, plus a mix National Play Day, Hove Park of performers and entertainers. Wednesday 10th August The theme of this years National Community Play Day, Queens Park Play Day is ‘Stand up for Play’ Wednesday 17th August celebrating children’s right to play. Community Play Day, East Hill Park, Portslade Wednesday 24th August Community Play Day, East Brighton Park Wednesday 31st August Community Play Day, Preston Park 26

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The Play Bus will be visiting many play areas that are part of the My Play Space development programme. For more information visit www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/myplayspace

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

25th July 26th July 27th July 28th July 29th July Whitehawk Mile Oak Farm Green, Lockwood Park, Saunders Way Park Bevendean Woodingdean Park 2pm to 5pm 2pm to 5pm 11am to 3pm 2pm to 5pm 2pm to 5pm

1st Aug 2nd Aug 3rd Aug 4th Aug 5th Aug Carden The NATIONAL PLAY Hangleton Park Mackie Avenue, Park Level DAY 2pm to 5pm Patcham 2pm to 5pm 2pm to 5pm Hove Park 2pm to 5pm 11am to 3pm

8th Aug 9th Aug 10th Aug 11th Aug 12th Aug Wish Vale Queens Saltdean Happy Valley, Park Park Park Oval Woodingdean 2pm to 5pm 2pm to 5pm 11am to 3pm 2pm to 5pm 2pm to 5pm

15th Aug 16th Aug 17th Aug 18th Aug 19th Aug Whitehawk Mile Oak East Hill Hangleton Lockwood Park, Way Park Park Park Woodingdean 2pm to 5pm 2pm to 5pm 11am to 3pm 2pm to 5pm 2pm to 5pm

22nd Aug 23rd Aug 24th Aug 25th Aug 26th Aug Wish Vale East Brighton Mackie Avenue, Saunders Park Park Park Patcham Park 2pm to 5pm 2pm to 5pm 11am to 3pm 2pm to 5pm 2pm to 5pm

29th Aug 30th Aug 31st Aug 1st Sept 2nd Sept Bank Holiday The Preston Saltdean Happy Valley, No session Level Park Oval Woodingdean 2pm to 5pm 11am to 3pm 2pm to 5pm 2pm to 5pm

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 27 22/05/2011 11:57 PocketPocket money money fares fares PocketfromPocketfrom aged aged moneymoney 5 5to to faresfares19 19 from aged 5 to 19 fromwithwith BusID BusIDaged 5 to 19 with BusID with BusID 20p20p flat flat fare fare anytime anytime (when20p flat accompanying fare anytime an adult 20p(when(when flat accompanying accompanying fare anytime an anadult adult (when- limited accompanying to three per adult) an adult The BlueBell Railway -- limitedlimited to to three three per per adult) adult) runs daily april-October with an intensive -50p limited flat to fare three (but per not adult) before 6pm on Schooldays) 50p50p flat flat fare fare (but (but not not before before 6pm 6pm on Schooldays) on Schooldays) service during the summer holidays from the 50pHalf flatprice fare One (but Day not beforeCitySAVERs 6pm on Schooldays) HalfHalf price price One One Day Day CitySAVERs CitySAVERs end of July until the beginning of September. Halfand price3 month One SuperSAVERs Day CitySAVERs (pricesandand 3 3correct month month at AprilSuperSAVERs SuperSAVERs 2011) Children’s Fun days and 3 month SuperSAVERs (prices(prices correct correct at atApril April 2011) 2011) run on every wednesday & Friday and also (prices correct at April 2011) Pick up an application from the Bank holiday weekend 27th - 29th. yourPick upschool an application or visit from • Punch & Judy shows on Wednesdays PickyourPick up schoolup an an application orapplication visit from from at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm yourwww.buses.co.ukyour school school or or visit visit Enquirieswww.buses.co.uk 01273 886200 or • Magic Shows on Fridays www.buses.co.ukEnquirieswww.buses.co.uk 01273 886200 or at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, & 2.30pm e-mail [email protected] Enquiriese-mailEnquiries [email protected] 01273 01273 886200 886200 or or Shows take place at our horsted Keynes Station, e-maile-mail [email protected] [email protected] get the train from Sheffield Park Station where trains depart on the hour from 11.00am - 4.00pm. 01825 720800 www.bluebell-railway.com Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station,TN22 3QL History exhibitions and educational demonstrations for Opening Times local school groups. Magnus Volk was born in Brighton in 1851 Monday 10.15 am — 5.00 pm and earned himself the nickname ‘Magnus the Tuesday 11.15 am — 5.00 pm dreamer’ at a young age due to his fascination Halfway and Aquarium with inventing. Wednesday 10.15 am — 5.00 pm The Aquarium Station is situated on the beach, Thursday 10.15 am — 5.00 pm In 1883, Magnus Volk set out to create the just past the pier. Passengers leaving at this Friday 11.15 am — 5.00 pm Railway. He started works in June and just 8 station will find themselves in the heart of weeks later, on 4th August 1883, the line was Brighton, with countless shops, restaurants and Saturday 10.15 am — 6.00 pm opened to the public. sites to enjoy. Sunday 10.15 am — 6.00 pm The route was originally much shorter than The Halfway Station is the perfect place it is today. It began opposite the main entrance Trains run every 15 minutes. to relax. There is a free play area for children, Season ends September 30th 2011 to the Aquarium (now the Sea Life Centre) and Grace’s Place Café, the Adventure Golf course ended a quarter of a mile to the east at the old Time table may vary according the and volleyball at the Yellowave Beach Courts weather Marinaconditions as the trains are Chain Pier, which was destroyed by storms in 1896. and café! Opposite is the ornate Madeira Lift. Square In 1884 Magnus proposed to continue Cash point of the open “Toast rack” type. Constructed in 1890, it was originally poweredASDA Superstore the Railway to the east. The line would then by sea water.Volk The lift cans take Electric you from the Railway run under the Chain Pier to the Banjo Groyne upper road level down toASDA Madeira car park Drive. opposite the workshop. Later, the line was FootpathMadeira Drive, Brighton Marina Square extended even further to the east, to the new Cash point Marina (viato Volks Black Rock station) ASDA Superstore finishing point at Black Rock. Railway Britain’s Oldest Victorian RailwayASDA car park 1883 On 4th August 1933 Volk’s Railway celebrated The Black Rock Station is just a few minutes’ Footpath 50 years of non-stop service, and continued to walk from the Brighton Marina. TravellingCar park on to Volks Petrol run until the beaches were closed during the the Volk’s Railway, you are transported from Railway the present day intoSummer a part of Brighton’s history, Fun Offer: Second World War, putting the railway out of Park Square Car park service. When the war was over, the track was and then back into the modern day with the Mermaid Walk Petrol Marina’sOne restaurants, child shops, bowlingFREE alley, with one farePark Squar epaying renewed and the seven best cars were restored, Mermaid Walk and in May 1948 the Railway reopened. cinema and much more. Adult; you “must hand” in thisOuter Harbour ticket After Magnus Volks passed away in 1937, the Shop, be entertained, then refresh with food Outer Harbour Brighton Corporation (now Brighton & Hove City and drink. Onceto you’ve get enjoyed the all the Summertreats Fun Deal. Council) finally took control over the line in 1940. of the Lower Level, take the stairs or lift from Mermaid Walk to the Upper Level for more food, Future projects drink andAdult waterfront Returnviews. £3 AdultVolk Singles Electric £1.90 Railway Route map Madeira Drive Magnus Volk used to build his trains in Arch Marina Madeira Drive Yellowave Footpath 286, next to the Volks Railway office on Madeira Aquarium Black Rock Station Halfway Station Drive, but these days it is used for storage. This Station Marina Yellowave BanjoFootp ath year we plan to renovate the arch for use as a Aquarium Brighton Black Rock Groyne Station HalfwayPier Station workshop, and to restore parts for Train 3 inside Station the Arch – just as Magnus would have done. Banjo Brighton Groyne Marina After this we will be using the arch to hold Pier Volks Route Map

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SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 28 22/05/2011 11:58 TuesdayTuesday 116th6th & WedWednesdaynesday 1717thth AugAugustust ThursdayTh d 25th AAugust,g t 6pm6 Tues: 1.30pm, Weds 10.30am & 1.30pm PAVILION THEATRE PAVILION THEATRE

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High School Musical 1, 2, & 3, Glee and Camp Rock!

Join Mr Benn on his exciting journey in this magical, musical live production based on the classic character written and illustrated by David McKee. Perfect for everyone over the age of 3. Tickets: £10, Family of Four £36 Tickets: £10

Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th August Tuesday 30th August, 1pm 1.30pm & 4.30pm daily PAVILION THEATRE CONNAUGHT THEATRE

The Mr Men & Little Miss are going on the road to celebrate their 40th birthday in a brand new singing and dancing Partyy Road show!

Travel to the heart of ...in this We’ll also meet Little Miss the Jungle fun for all Princess for the very ﬁ rst and join the family time, a brand new member Mowgli and musical of the Mr Men and his friends... adventure! Little Miss Family. Tickets: £10 Child, £12 Adult, Family of Four £35 Tickets: £11 Child, £13 Adult, Family of Four £44

Marina Tickets Not one but TWO great Panto’s at Worthing Theatres from just CinderellaC at the Connaught: Fri 2nd Dec - Sat 31st Dec 2011 £9 PeterP Pan at the Pavilion: Thurs 8th Dec - Sun 1st Jan 20122 01903 206 206 • www.worthingtheatres.co.uk 29

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Brighton & Hove is full of fun things to do and you can fit a lot into a day! Why not pick an activity from the booklet, take a look at this map and find out what else you can do nearby?

Key to symbols Visitor Information Service 1 Children’s centres (Details on p.48 & 67) Royal Pavilion shop, 4-5 Pavilion Buildings 01273 290337 1 Holiday Playschemes (Details on p.8-15) www.visitbrighton.com A27 Stanmer Summer sports (Details on p.34-41) fis Family Information Service office 13 Ground Floor, Brighton Town Hall 14 Park Open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm Carden Falmer Playgrounds Ladies Mile Park Station Wild 21 Skate Parks Rec Park 18 14 Moulsecoomb Paddling pools cc Hollingbury Station Withdean 20 Sports Park A270 Farm Rock pools Complex A23 12 18 Green 4 5 Hertford Bevendean 10 Junior 11 22 Hangleton School Park Preston Park Preston Blakers Station Park 20 Park Saunders Hove 7 London 13 Park Woodingdean Greenleas Park Road 12 Hove 9 Station 19 Park The 17 9 16 1 3 5 Rec Level Race 2 Hill Dyke 15 Aldrington Tarner Sheepcote East Hill St Agnes Church Rd Park Park 16 The Village A270 Station Valley Centre Park 2 11 Hove Brighton 8 15 Station 24 Station Queen’s 25 17 6 10 8 Saltdean Victoria 4 Stoneham 6 Park Park St. Ann’s Well Gdn East 26 Saltdean Rec 19 3 27 Park Fishersgate Portslade 1 7 St. Nicholas Brighton Kipling Station Wish Playground fis Brighton Station Youth Centre Park Ovingdean Gardens ss Park Kingsway 23 Multiplay A259 Rottingdean A259 Hove Lawns King Alfred Volks Hove Lagoon Leisure Centre Railway Yellowave Marina Beach Sports Centre 30

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This map is for reference purposes only and is not drawn to scale.

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“Two Reasons I need to quit this Summer” SMOKEFREE Brighton & Hove

Call Brighton & Hove Stop Smoking Service 01273 267397 32 mend programmes help children become fitter, healthier, happier. They are: fun and free to families full of healthy eating advice & activities and they really work

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SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 33 22/05/2011 11:58 Find us on Facebook – Summer Sports www.facebook.com/sportandactivity for boys & girls aged 4-16 years

Don’t be bored this summer, get active, fit & healthy & join the Sports Development Team in a packed programme of summer fun! Please note • Equipment is provided for all courses Once again the Sports Development team is (unless otherwise stated). offering a wide range of quality courses & sessions, to suit all ages & needs, so there’s • We offer concessionary rates for something for everyone this summer. You may parents/carers in receipt of benefits wish to try a new activity or join one of the e.g. Income Support & Disability favourites such as Multi Sports or Tennis. We aim Allowance. Proof of the relevant to offer a safe, fun & friendly programme where documentation will be required to you can learn additional skills & make new friends! support your application. Conditions may apply. All of our courses have links to local clubs, coaches & organisations so encouraging the • We welcome applications from access to activity all year round. If there are children with special needs; but sports that you would like to try, and we’re not cannot provide 1:1 support. running them, please do contact us and we can However, parents/carers are advise of other local providers. welcome to accompany their child. • Places are limited on some courses. • A competitive element may be For dates, times & costs, please see included in some courses. the Application/Registration form • Successful bookings will be pages 36-37. Keep a note of confirmed by email/letter from mid these for your reference. June. If unsuccessful, you will also be contacted. For further information on course • Email addresses will assist us with bookings please contact the a quicker response to you. Summer Fun Bookings Co-ordinator: • Reservations/telephone bookings will not be taken. 01273 292721 • Photocopied forms are acceptable.

Details of the courses & sessions available are available on the website: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/summerfun Forms, cheques & any further requested correspondence should be sent to: Summer Fun Sports Development, 34 Brighton & Hove City Council, King’s House, Grand Avenue, Hove, BN3 2LS.

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Please note: We can only accept children from immediate family on an application form due to medical details, doctor’s info etc. (Photocopied forms are acceptable). First Name(s) & Surname PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALS TO FILL IN THIS FORM M/F M/F Date(s) of Birth Age(s) Address page. Post code this

School (currently attending) of

top Email address / 34 Contact phone numbers: Home page Work Mobile on Additional Emergency contact: Not the same as above eg. friend, relative

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I consent to any emergency medical treatment necessary during the & running of the activity. I authorise the staff to sign any written form of

consent required by the hospital authorities if the delay of my signature pages is considered by the Doctor to endanger the participant(s) health & safety. Yes No

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SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 35 22/05/2011 11:58 No of Course Venue Age Dates Times Fee Conc* Places Course Basketball Hove Park 7 - 11 Tues 23rd Aug 9.30am -11.30am £6 £3.50 Multi Sports

Basketball Preston Park 7 - 11 Thurs 25th Aug 9.30am -11.30am £6 £3.50 Multi Sports

Bouldering Hove Park Boulder 5 - 11 Wed 10th Aug 10am -11am £4 £3.50 Multi Sports

Bouldering Hove Park Boulder 5 - 11 Wed 10th Aug 11am -12noon £4 £3.50 Multi Sports

Bouldering Hove Park Boulder 5 - 11 Wed 10th Aug 12.30pm -1.30pm £4 £3.50 Multi Sports

Bouldering Hove Park Boulder 5 - 11 Wed 10th Aug 1.30pm -2.30pm £4 £3.50 Multi Sports

Bouldering Hove Park Boulder 5 - 11 Wed 17th Aug 10am -11am £4 £3.50 Multi Sports

Bouldering Hove Park Boulder 5 - 11 Wed 17th Aug 11am -12noon £4 £3.50 Netball

Bouldering Hove Park Boulder 5 - 11 Wed 17th Aug 12.30pm -1.30pm £4 £3.50 Roller Fun

Bouldering Hove Park Boulder 5 - 11 Wed 17th Aug 1.30pm -2.30pm £4 £3.50 Skateboarding

Street Dance King Alfred 8 - 10 25th – 29th July 10am -11am £25 £20 Leisure Centre Skateboarding Startrack Street Dance King Alfred 11 - 15 25th – 29th July 11am -12noon £25 £20 Leisure Centre Athletics Beach Startrack Yellowave Beach 6 - 10 Wed 27th July 2pm - 3pm £5 £3.50 Volleyball Sports Centre Athletics Beach Yellowave Beach Mini Volleyball Sports Centre 6 - 10 Wed 27th July 3pm - 4pm £5 £3.50 Athletics Beach Yellowave Beach Mini Volleyball Sports Centre 6 - 10 Wed 3rd Aug 2pm - 3pm £5 £3.50 Athletics Beach Yellowave Beach Volleyball Sports Centre 6 - 10 Wed 3rd Aug 3pm - 4pm £5 £3.50 Tiny Tees Golf Go-Ride Cycling Preston Park 7 - 11 2pm - 4pm £4.50 £3.50 Cycle Track Tues 26th July Tiny Tees Golf Go-Ride Cycling Preston Park 7 - 11 2pm - 4pm £4.50 £3.50 Tiny Tees Golf Cycle Track Thurs 28th July Go-Ride Cycling Preston Park 7 - 11 2pm - 4pm £4.50 £3.50 Tiny Tees Golf Cycle Track Mon 1st Aug Fixed Wheel Preston Park 12 - 16 11.30am -1.30pm £4.50 £3.50 Tennis Track Cycling Cycle Track Thurs 28th Aug Girls Football Hove Park 8 - 12 Wed 24th Aug 10am -2pm £12 £8 Tennis Hollingbury Park Golf 8 - 14 Tues 26th July 2pm - 4pm £7 £5 Tennis Golf Club Golf Hollingbury Park 8 - 14 Tues 2nd Aug 2pm - 4pm £7 £5 Tennis Golf Club Wed 3rd & Gymnastics St. Agnes Church, 5 - 9 9.30am -11.30am £20 £18 Tennis Goldstone Lane Thurs 4th Aug St. Agnes Church, Wed 17th & Gymnastics 5 - 9 9.30am -11.30am £20 £18 Tennis Goldstone Lane Thurs 18th Aug Mini Tennis Preston Park 4 - 7 25th – 29th July 9am -10am £18.50 £13 Tennis

Mini Tennis Hove Park 4 - 7 1st – 5th Aug 9am - 10am £18.50 £13 Teen Tennis

Mini Tennis Hove Park 4 - 7 1st – 5th Aug 10am -11am £18.50 £13 Teen Tennis St Ann’s Well 4 - 7 4 9am -10am £18.50 £13 Mini Tennis Gardens 8th – 12th Aug Water Sports Mini Tennis Queen’s Park - 7 8th – 12th Aug 9am -10am £18.50 £13 Water Sports

Mini Tennis Hove Park 4 - 7 15th – 19th Aug 9am -10am £18.50 £13 Water Sports

Mini Tennis Hove Park 4 - 7 22nd – 26th Aug 9am -10am £18.50 £13 Dinghy Sailing St Ann’s Well 4 -7 9am -10am £18.50 £13 Mini Tennis Gardens 22nd – 26th Aug Windsurfing Young Leaders 36 Award

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Multi Sports Hove Park 4 - 8 25th – 29th July 11.15am -1.15pm £25 £20

Multi Sports Tarner Park 8 - 11 25th – 29th July 10am -12noon £25 £20 St Josephs RC 8 - 11 1st – 5th Aug 10am -12noon £25 £20 Multi Sports Primary School Multi Sports Portslade 8 - 11 8th – 12th Aug 10am -12noon £25 £20 Village Centre Multi Sports Hove Park 4 - 8 15th – 19th Aug 9am -11am £25 £20

Multi Sports Hove Park 4 - 8 15th – 19th Aug 11.15am -1.15pm £25 £20 Mon 15th – Netball Kingsway 9 - 14 9.30am -12noon £26 £20 Multiplay Wed 17th Aug King Alfred 8 - 12 Tues 23rd Aug 2pm - 4pm £6.50 £5 Roller Fun Leisure Centre Brighton 5 - 8 Wed 10th Aug 1.30pm - 3.30pm £10 £8 Skateboarding Youth Centre Skateboarding Brighton 8 - 12 Thurs 11th Aug 1.30pm - 3.30pm £10 £8 Youth Centre Startrack Withdean 8 - 15 1st – 5th Aug 10.15am - 3pm £55 £40 Athletics Sports Complex Startrack Withdean 8 - 15 8th – 12th Aug 10.15am - 3pm £55 £40 Athletics Sports Complex Mini Withdean 4 - 7 1st – 5th Aug 9am -10am £18.50 £13 Athletics Sports Complex Mini Withdean 4 - 7 8th – 12th Aug 9am -10am £18.50 £13 Athletics Sports Complex Tues 26th & Tiny Tees Golf Hove Recreation 4 - 8 10.30am -12.30pm £17 £13 Ground Wed 27th July Tues 26th & Tiny Tees Golf Hove Recreation 4 - 8 1.15pm - 3.15pm £17 £13 Ground Wed 27th July Tues 2nd & Tiny Tees Golf Hove Recreation 4 - 8 10.30am -12.30pm £17 £13 Ground Wed 3rd Aug Tues 2nd & Tiny Tees Golf Hove Recreation 4 - 8 1.15pm - 3.15pm £17 £13 Ground Wed 3rd Aug £28 Tennis Preston Park 7 - 12 25th – 29th July 10am -12noon £22 £28 Tennis Hove Park 7 - 12 1st – 5th Aug 11.15am -1.15pm £22 Tennis St Ann’s Well 7 - 12 8th – 12th Aug 10am -12noon £28 £22 Gardens Tennis Queen’s Park 7 - 12 8th – 12th Aug 10am -12noon £28 £22

Tennis Hove Park 7 - 12 15th – 19th Aug 10am -12noon £28 £22

Tennis Hove Park 7 - 12 22nd – 26th Aug 10am -12noon £28 £22 Tennis St Ann’s Well 7 - 12 22nd – 26th Aug 10am -12noon £28 £22 Gardens Teen Tennis Hove Park 13 - 16 25th – 29th July 10am -12noon £28 £22

Teen Tennis Hove Park 13 - 16 8th – 12th Aug 10am -12noon £28 £22

Water Sports Hove Lagoon 8 - 14 Thurs 4th Aug 11am - 4pm £50 £35

Water Sports Hove Lagoon 8 - 14 Thurs 18th Aug 11am - 4pm £50 £35

Water Sports Hove Lagoon 8 - 14 Thurs 25th Aug 11am - 4pm £50 £35 Tues 9th & £85 Dinghy Sailing Hove Lagoon 8 - 14 Wed 10th Aug 1pm - 5pm £75 Tues 23rd & £85 Windsurfing Hove Lagoon 8 - 14 Wed 24th Aug 1pm - 5pm £75 Young Leaders Portslade 13 - 16 Mon 15th – 9.30am -12noon £20 £15 Award Village Centre Wed 17th Aug 37 Please tick if you require a racket for a tennis course or mini tennis course

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Bikeability Levels 1 & 2 Brighton & Hove City Council’s Road Safety team will be offering courses in Hove Park & Preston Park throughout the summer holiday. Star:track Athletics Please contact Emily Tester on 01273 293847 or email Withdean Sports Complex [email protected] • A popular & successful course, aimed at children of all abilities. • Learn running, jumping & throwing disciplines. Ages: 8 to 15 years Go-Ride Cycling Preston Park Cycle Track Mini Athletics • Whilst having fun on a bike, learn to cycle Withdean Sports Complex with confidence through developing your skills. • All off road, Go-Ride promises to be fun, • These fun sessions will include running, exciting & challenging for everyone involved. jumping & throwing skills. • Participants must possess a roadworthy • Enjoy plenty of games & co-ordination bicycle, with pumped up tyres, plus a helmet. exercises. Ages: 7 to 11 years Ages: 4 to 7 years

Basketball Fixed Wheel Track Cycling Hove Park & Preston Park Basketball Courts Preston Park Cycle Track • Our coach will show you how to ride the • Led by coaches from Brighton Cougars specialist racing bikes used in the velodrome Basketball Club. at the Olympics. • Fun, skills & lots of drills. • No brakes, no gears but lots of excitement! • Come on down & get a taster for the game! • You need to be able to ride a bike but do not Ages: 7 to 11 years require any other special experience or ability. • Bikes provided - bring your own helmet. Beach Volleyball Ages: 12 to 16 years Nivea Sun Yellowave Beach Sports Centre, Madeira Drive Bouldering • Drills, skills, & games. Hove Park Boulder • Fun in the sun! • A fun & challenging climbing activity on Ages: 6 to 10 years artificial rocks. • Our Pitch 9 instructors will help you make the most of this facility. Trainers, trousers/ Cricket loose comfortable clothing must be worn. For details of Sussex County Cricket Club • Please note that we do not have courses in Brighton & Hove & the wider exclusive use - coloured tabards identify area, please see www.sussexcricket.co.uk our participants. (click on Junior Sharks) Ages: 5 to 11 years 39

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 39 22/05/2011 11:58 Gymnastics Football St Agnes Church, Goldstone Lane, Hove Brighton & Hove Albion Football in the • Jumping, running, hopping, skipping, Community Scheme will be running swinging & rolling. their popular courses at various venues • All takes place in a fun & safe environment. throughout the local area. Ages: 5 to 9 years For further details, please see [email protected] Multi-Sports Hove Park (Astro courts - week 1, Girl’s Football courts by the café - week 4) Hove Park (by Basketball Court) Tarner Park, St Joseph’s RC Primary School • This one-day course will give participants & Portslade Village Centre the chance to learn new skills & improve • These sessions will offer a range of sporting their football knowledge in a fun activities & fun games relevant to the age group. environment. • Try athletics, tennis, golf, relay races, ball Ages: 8 to 12 years games & other sports. Ages: 4 to 8 years (Hove Park) Golf 8 to 11 years (other venues) Hollingbury Park Golf Club Netball • Learn the basics of the golf swing & putting with the club’s professional. Kingsway Multiplay (between the King Ages: 8 to 14 years Alfred Leisure Centre & Hove Lagoon) • A great opportunity to learn & develop throwing, catching, footwork & shooting. Tiny Tees Golf • Friendly matches, fun skills & competition. Hove Recreation Ground Ages: 9 to 14 years (by Hove Rugby Club) • Safely learning the basic concept of golf including etiquette & fun games. Roller Fun • Long shots, chipping, putting & much King Alfred Leisure Centre more! • This is an exciting, fun event that involves Ages: 4 to 8 years skates, mates & music! • Play games & roll around to the latest tunes. • Improve balance & co-ordination, enjoy Young Leader Award **NEW** great exercise & find a potential new hobby. Portslade Village Centre Ages: 8 to 12 years • This Sports Leaders UK course is a programme of training for young people that teaches leadership skills through a Rugby range of games, sports & activities Summer Rugby Camps will be running • Develop skills such as communication, at Hove Rugby Club. motivation & organisation as well as increasing confidence & self esteem For further information contact Dave Valentine on 0704 040 1486 or Ages: 13 to 16 years email [email protected] 40

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 40 22/05/2011 11:58 Skateboard Workshops ** NEW** Tennis Brighton Youth Centre, Edward Street Withdean Sports Complex will be • Master the basics running a comprehensive programme of • Friendly & experienced skateboard instructors tennis activities. will support both beginners & improvers For further information call 01273 542100. Ages: 5 to 8 years, 8 to 12 years

Mini Tennis Street Dance King Alfred Leisure Centre Hove Park (courts by the café - weeks 2&5, • Classes will include a taste of street dance Astro courts - week 4), Preston Park, & breaking, with an emphasis on musicality, St. Ann’s Well Gardens, & Queen’s Park expressiveness & fun! • An ideal introduction to the game of tennis • High energy sessions blending new style with scaled down rackets, sponge balls & Hip-Hop with old school funk styles! lower nets. Ages: 8 to 10 years (10.00am–11.00am) • The emphasis will be on fun & activity plus 11 to 15 years (11.00am–12.00noon) sessions will include co-ordination exercises, games & an element of coaching. The following courses proceed in all Ages: 4 to 7 years weather conditions – apart from gale force winds & thunder/lightning Teen Tennis Water Sports Hove Park Hove Lagoon • A chance to meet, socialise & play tennis • Come & try Windsurfing, Dinghy Sailing with other teenagers! & Kayaking & learn the basics. Ages: 13 to 16 years • The lagoon is the ideal venue, being both sheltered & shallow. Tennis Ages: 8 to 14 years Hove Park, Preston Park, St. Ann’s Well Windsurfing Gardens & Queen’s Park Hove Lagoon • These courses cater for all abilities from the complete beginner through to improver level. • Royal Yachting Association Level 1 Course • Course content includes basic instruction, • Learn master steering & turning. simple practices & fun games plus the • Specialist lightweight sails are used. opportunity to improve existing skills & gain • All sailors will receive a RYA youth logbook experience. as well as a Level 1 certificate. Ages: 7 to 12 years Ages: 8 to 14 years

Dinghy Sailing Hove Lagoon • Royal Yachting Association Level 1 Course. • Great 2 day introduction to sailing. • All sailors will receive a RYA youth logbook as well as a Level 1 certificate. Ages: 8 to 14 years 41

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A ‘DO I HAVE TO COME B HOME YET MUM?’ Children hugely enjoy our holiday football courses. They learn new skills and the values of teamwork and sporting behaviour. Everyone gets a course certificate and Albion gift. Boys and girls, 6-14, of all abilities welcome. All coaching is by qualified FA and UEFA coaches. Albion players past and present attend most courses. Enrol your children now for this healthy and fun holiday break. Summer holiday courses 25 July 2 September Brighton, Burgess Hill, Chichester, Eastbourne, Hastings, Horsham, Hove, Rye, Seaford, Uckfield and Worthing. 1-3 days from £20 To enrol: 01273 562611 or [email protected] Or online at albioninthecommunity.org.uk

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South Coast Sports Camps Badminton Camp offer high quality coaching In association with Nicky Holness (University of Sussex Head Badminton Coach). 4 days of combined with great facilities, badminton catering for a wide range of for five to 16 year olds to learn, abilities from beginner to county standard. Dates: 1st – 4th August develop and refine their skills. Times: 9am – 1pm Ages: 7 to 16 years Cost: Day pass £15, 4 day pass £52 Booking deadline: 25th July Code: Bad01 All coaches / instructors are fully qualified, insured and CRB checked so you can be confident your child is Basketball Camp in safe hands. In association with Brighton Cougars Basketball Club, coaching for children with all levels of All activities are organised by the basketball experience. The course will include: talent/skills assessment; speed, agility University of Sussex and take place at and quickness seminars; shooting mechanics the University of Sussex Sport Centre seminars; team/individual basketball or Falmer Sports Complex. workouts; team and individual competitions. Dates: 25th – 29th July Times: 9.30am – 3.30pm Please call 01273 678228 or Ages: 7 to 16 years 01273 877687 or email Cost: Day pass £23, week pass £99 (10% [email protected] discount for Cougars Club players) for further details or to book Booking deadline: 18th July your place. Code: Bask01 www.sussexsport.com Cricket Camp Cricket coaching for all abilities with the University of Sussex cricket coaching staff. Dates: 1st – 4th August Times: 1pm – 4pm Ages: 7 to 14 years Cost: Day pass £13, 3 day pass £34 Booking deadline: 25th July 44 Code: Cri01

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 44 22/05/2011 11:58 Circus Skills Course Netball Camp In association with Firecracker Circus. Try your In association with Lisa Packer (University of hand at juggling, tightrope walking, unicycle, Sussex Head Netball Coach). Coaching for all hula-hooping, acrobatics and more. abilities from beginner to club player. Dates: 24th – 26th August Participants will have the opportunity to work towards their England Netball Skills Award Times: 9am – 12noon and 1pm – 4pm Badges / Certificates. Ages: 7 to 10 years (am session) and 11 to Dates: 22nd – 26th August 14 years (pm session) Times: 9am – 1pm Cost: Day pass £15, 3 day pass £40 Ages: 7 to 12 years Booking deadline: 15th August Cost: Day pass £16, week pass £67 Code: Circ01 Booking deadline: 15th August Code: Net01 Multisports Camp Activities will include: football, basketball, cricket, tennis, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, Squash Camp squash, badminton, rounders, volleyball, fun In association with England Squash. and games, and much, much more! Squash and Mini-Squash coaching for all Dates: Week 1 8th – 12th August abilities, working towards the Mini-Squash Week 2 15th – 19th August Awards Scheme. Week 3 30th August – 2nd Sept Dates: 27th – 29th July Times: 9am – 3pm full day, Times: 10am – 1pm 9am – 12noon half day Ages: 7 to 15 years Ages: 7 to 11 years Cost: Day pass £11, 3 day pass £27 Cost: Half day pass £13, day pass £20, Booking deadline: 20th July half day week pass (week 1 and 2) £50, Code: Squ01 full week pass (week 1 and 2) £85, full week pass (week 3) £68 Booking deadline: Week 1 1st August, South Coast Dance Camp Week 2 8th August, In association with Sam Lebihan Dance offering Week 3 23rd August creative dance including a fusion of street, hip Code: Mult01 hop and creative styles for all abilities from beginners to experienced dancers. Dates: 25th – 29th July Times: 9am – 12noon and 1pm – 4pm Ages: 7 to 10 years (am session) and 11 to 14 years (pm session) Cost: Week pass £55 Booking deadline: 18th July Code: Dan01

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 45 22/05/2011 11:58 Tennis Camp In association with WM Tennis. Tennis Brighton & Hove coaching delivered by Brett Macdonald (University of Sussex Head Coach), catering Gymnastic Club for a wide range of abilities from beginner to county standard. (01273) 776209 Dates: 25th – 27th July and 22nd – 24th August Summer Holidays Times: 2pm – 5pm 22nd July-27th August Ages: 7 to 11 years Toddlers 3-5 years: Cost: Day pass £13, 3 day pass £34 drop in Sessions £6.50 each Booking deadline: 18th July & 17th August Mon:1&2pm, Tues:1.45-2.45pm, Code: Ten01 Wed:1&2pm, Thurs:1&2pm, Fri:1&2pm All recreational classes: Trampoline Camp Mon - Fri: 4-5pm & 5-6pm, Sat: 9-10am, Trampoline coaching catering for a wide 10.15-11.15am & 11.30am-12.30pm range of abilities, delivered by the University All drop in Sessions £6.50 per session of Sussex Trampoline Club Head Coach. Holiday Course - £12 daily or 4 days £40 Participants will also have the opportunity to Mon through to Thurs: 9.30am-12.30pm work towards their British Gymnastics Badges/Certificates. St Agnes Church, Dates: 1st – 5th August Goldstone Lane, Hove, BN3 7BA email: [email protected] Times Session 1: 9am – 10am Session 2: 10.15am – 11.15am Session 3: 11.30am – 12.30pm Ages Session 1: 5 to 8 years (accompanied by parent/carer) Session 2: 9 to 12 years (beginners) Session 3: 9 to 12 years (intermediate) Cost: Week pass £24 Free Swimming Booking deadline: 25th July For those 11 and under* Code: Tra01 Extended until 31 March 2012 so get down to your local pool today

King Alfred Leisure Centre 01273 290290 Prince Regent Swimming Complex 01273 685692 St Luke’s Swimming Pool 01273 602385 Please call 01273 678228 or 01273 877687 or email Visit www.freedom-leisure.co.uk for public swimming times Terms and conditions apply* [email protected] for further details or to book your place. In partnership with www.sussexsport.com

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Sure Start Children’s Centres Together the centres offer a wide are places where parents range of services including: and children under five can • Midwifery services go to access services and • Health Visitor advice and support, as well as get information advice and information. • Outreach home visiting • Speech and language support There are main hub centres that also • Breastfeeding support groups provide high quality early learning • Support for postnatal depression and childcare services and a number of smaller gateway centres as well. • Parenting support and groups • Help and advice about getting a job or training • Groups for dads • Teenage parent support • Play and activity based sessions for children • Services for children with a disability • Groups for families from minority ethnic communities Some of the activities are drop-in sessions and others are by appointment or referral. For more information pop into your local children’s centre, speak to your Health Visitor, or visit www.brighton- hove.gov.uk/childrenscentres For the location of your nearest 48 children’s centre, see page 67.

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Brighton & Hove is packed Early years sessions These sessions include art activities, a full of fun things to do for museum expedition, a story and handling all the family, here’s a few some museum objects. These sessions are for two to five year olds only and must be ideas to get you started! booked in advance. Tickets cost £4.50. Brighton Museum Tuesdays, 10.30am – 12noon 2nd August: Again & Again 16th August: Faces Booth Museum Fridays, 10.30am – 12noon 5th August: Summer Fun VisitBrighton 19th August: A Wild Life VisitBrighton is the official tourism information guide for Brighton & Hove. Events for families Whether you’re looking for attractions, what’s on, or the best in local culture and Brighton Museum entertainment, you’ll find all the latest Tuesday 16th August: Studio Days information at www.visitbrighton.com or Spend time with an artist, exploring different call 01273 290337. approaches to portrait painting. This workshop supports the Radical Bloomsbury exhibition. 10.30am – 12.30pm (ages 5-8) and Brighton & Hove Museums 1.30pm – 3.30pm (ages 8-14). Free, drop in. Exhibition Saturday 23rd July: Young Artists’ Day: Mr Watt, Grumpy Man of Metal Throughout the day there will be short Continues to 27th September 2011 workshops led by a young artist in a medium of Hove Museum & Art Gallery their choice. Workshops are suitable for all ages Mr Watt, Grumpy Man of Metal, lives in a and are free; just drop in. 11am – 3.30pm. metal world and makes metal things – a Preston Manor crab’s bicycle, a flying machine, a new kind of Tuesday 9th August: Play at the Manor trumpet. He is the creation of craft maker Jon Learn games played in days gone by, from Mills who presents the disastrous adventures Victorian to modern times. To be held of Mr Watt in a series of short books. outdoors, or in the Manor kitchens if raining. Hove Museum hosts Mr Watt and many of 10.30am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.30pm. his creations in this exhibition of metal pieces £2 per child plus entrance fee. Ages 5+ used to illustrate the books that will appeal to adults and children alike. Free admission. Saturday 23rd July – Friday 26th August: Croquet on the lawn Play croquet Alice in Wonderland-style, with Young people flamingos for mallets and playing cards for Brighton Museum hoops! Collect and return your equipment at If you are aged 16-24 and want the opportunity Preston Manor front door. 10am – 4pm to lead a workshop at Young Artists Day (see Tuesday to Saturday, 2pm – 4pm Sunday. £10 below), watch the Museums’s Facebook Page for per one hour slot, book in advance. All ages. application instructions: www.facebook.com/ 50 royalpavilionandbrightonmuseums

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 50 22/05/2011 11:58 Coldean Library 4th,11th,18th, 25th August, 10am – 11am, learn a new circus skill with the chance to perform on 25th August. Free events for all ages. Mile Oak Library ‘Make a clown’ craft activity for children aged 4-12. Dates and times tbc. Call the library for more details on 01273 296916.

Hove Museum For more information on all Circus Stars Thursday 28th July and Thursday 18th events visit: www.circus-stars.org.uk August: Studio Days Create a character and explore ways to make Storytime stories with an artist, taking inspiration from Regular Storytimes for pre-school children the inventions and books from the Mr Watt, run throughout the summer. Grumpy Man of Metal exhibition. Jubilee Library has stories every 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Wednesday 10.15am – 10.45am. Free, drop in, all ages. Hove Library has stories every Brighton & Hove museums drop-in events Friday 10.15am – 10.45am. operate on a ‘first come first served’ basis until they reach full capacity. Children must be accompanied by their parent or guardian. Open Weekend 22nd – 24th July This year’s London 2012 Open Weekend You can buy tickets by telephoning the will start the countdown to one year to go Events Booking Line on 03000 290902, in to the Games. person at any of the venues or online at www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk. Brighton & Hove City Libraries will be holding Free events cannot be booked in advance special celebratory events for families. unless otherwise stated. A £1.50 booking fee Jubilee Library may apply to some events. Please book early Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July as an event may be cancelled if too few Hove Library tickets have been sold. Saturday 23rd July www.london2012.com/openweekend Brighton & Hove Libraries

Circus Stars starting 16th July Visit www.citylibraries.info for more Take part in the Summer Reading Challenge details on all events. You can also e-mail Circus Stars. It launches on Saturday 16th July [email protected] or call and runs until September. All libraries in 01273 296977. Brighton & Hove are taking part so visit your local library to get started. You have two months to challenge yourself to read and review six books. There are rewards for every stage of the challenge you complete. Circus Stars events will be running throughout the summer at libraries across the City including: Patcham Library 2nd August, 2.30pm – 4.30pm, circus treasure Summer sorted hunt and lots of other circus themed activities. with freedomleisure Free event for all ages. 26th August, 10am – 12noon, decorate a photo frame and make a pencil holder. Free www.freedom-leisure.co.uk event with materials provided for all ages. 51

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 51 22/05/2011 11:58 Carden Park Community Centre Free swimming scheme Carden Park Community Centre Swimming is FREE for all children aged Carden Hill, Brighton 11 years and under at all of Brighton & Hove Tots to Twelves City Council’s public swimming pools. Drop-in grop with activities for children up to Swimming is a great activity and there is no the age of 12 including art, computer games better way to keep fit and cool off during and table football. the hot summer months. Days: Monday to Friday All you need to do is to go down to your Times:10am – 2pm local swimming pool (listed below) with some identification to sign up and register Cost: £1.50 per person (babies under your details to get your FREE Swimming 6 months go free) Membership Card. For more information on summer activities The participating pools are: visit www.cardentots.co.uk or call 01273 540779. King Alfred Leisure Centre Kingsway, Hove 01273 290290 Prince Regent Swimming Complex St Martins Toddler Group Church Street, Brighton 01273 685692 St Martin’s Church, St Luke’s Community Pool Lewes Road, Brighton St Luke’s Terrace, Brighton 01273 602385 Toddlers week in church for 0-7 year olds For information on how to register and details Days: Monday 15th August to Friday 19th on when you can swim for free contact the August relevant swimming pool or search under ‘free Times: Monday to Thursday 10am – 4pm swimming’ at www.brighton-hove.gov.uk Friday 9am – 12noon Cost: Free Chelsea FC Summer Soccer School For more information on summer activities On Thursday 11th & Friday 12th August call Debbie McCluskey on 01273 607015 or Stanley Deason Leisure Centre will be email [email protected] running a soccer school in partnership with Chelsea Football Club. Mini Kickers (for 3-5 year olds) is a perfect Leisure Centres introduction to football for younger players. Brighton & Hove offers a wide range of sports Cost: £9 per session, 9.30am – 12pm and leisure facilities. To find out what’s For older children aged 6-15 years old, the happening over the summer, contact the soccer school is ideal for developing skills centres directly, their details can be found at and ability to become the stars of tomorrow. www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/leisurecentres Cost: £17 per day, 9.30am – 3.00pm www.cardentots.co.uk Summer holiday Activity Programme at Old Boat Corner Community Centre Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Carden Hill (nr NEXT), Hollingbury, BN1 8GN Summer holiday Activity Programme - see our website for more info • Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm, Drop-in for parents/carers and under 5s (6-12 years school holidays only) • Over 5s activity room 2 hour drop and go sessions for 5-12 year olds Sports, Dance and Cooking sessions Call for more details 01273 540779 Or see website (above) 52

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 52 22/05/2011 11:58 I’m a Survivor – Get Me Out of Here! Friday 5th August, 10.30am – 2.30pm Create a shelter to survive in the woods and get to know the trees. Enjoy trying out some useful survival skills. Learn and practise safe fire lighting to make your own hot drink. Green Magic Wednesday 10th August, 10.30am – 2.30pm Find out what a plant needs to grow, investigate the wonders of the vegetable plot and make some jewellery from natural materials to take home. Meet the Locals Friday 12th August, 10.30am – 2.30pm Search for the inhabitants of the wood and use tools to make a bug hotel. Enjoy trying out some useful survival skills. Learn and Sussex Wildlife Trust practise safe fire lighting to make your own hot drink. Throughout the summer the Trust is running holiday activity programmes for children. Wildlife in Colour All activities run at Stanmer Park, Brighton Wednesday 17th August, 10.30am – and are suitable for 6 to 11 year olds. 2.30pm Children do not have to be accompanied by Colour matters for wildlife. Investigate how an adult. Meet on the green in front of the wildlife uses colour and make your own colourful creature. church. Please bring a packed lunch and Continued over... wear suitable clothing / footwear and sun protection for the weather conditions. Cost: £9 per session (members), £12 per session (non-members) Booking is essential, call Filma Dyer on 01273 497561.

Natural Art Wednesday 27th July, 10.30am – 2.30pm Walk through the woods looking at natural colours, patterns and shapes. Make a giant sculpture in the woods and produce your own work of art from natural materials to take home. I’m a Survivor – Welcome to the Woods Friday 29th July, 10.30am – 2.30pm Use tools to make things from green wood and other natural materials. Enjoy trying out some useful survival skills. Learn and practise safe fire lighting to make your own hot drink. Bugs and Beasties Wednesday 3rd August 10.30am – 2.30pm Hunt for minibeasts in the undergrowth and in the pond. Explore how they move, feed and are adapted for survival. Make a weird and wonderful beastie of your own to take home. 53

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 53 22/05/2011 11:58 For young people Arts Award: Art & Drama Summer School The Integrated Youth Support Service is running a FREE Art and Drama school at Brighton Youth Centre from 25th to 29th July. Participants will achieve their Bronze Arts Award. Sessions run from 11am to 3.30pm for young people aged 13 to 16 (school years 9, 10 and 11). Places are limited and need to be booked in advance.

I’m a Survivor – Let’s Explore For more information and to book Friday 19th August, 10.30am – 2.30pm a place, call the Youth Arts Project on Walk through the woods and make your own 01273 294617 or 07866 685729 or journey map. Create a frame for your map email [email protected] using natural material and tools enjoy trying out useful survival skills. Learn and practise Brighton Young Film Makers & safe fire lighting to make your own hot drink City College Brighton & Hove A film making workshop for young people There will also be Sussex Wildlife Trust activity aged between 12-16 years old, held at programmes running at Woods Mill, Henfield City College East, Wilson Avenue. and Seven Sisters Country Park near Seaford. For information visit www.sussexwt.org.uk/ These dynamic sessions will introduce events/index.htm students to both practical and organisational elements of making a short film. Students will be given instruction in the use of DV cameras, tripods, booms, mics and editing software on iMacs. You can either just enjoy learning new skills or you could turn those skills into a GCSE equivalent. We hope to offer attendees a BTEC Certificate qualification that is comparable to a GCSE for young people aged between 14 & 16, and the opportunity to attend a further nine Saturday workshops between September and December, plus the completion of any documentation. Fully qualified and film industry experienced teaching staff (all fully CRB checked) will be instructing on this course. Dates: Monday 1st August – Friday 5th August Times: 9am – 5pm Cost: £125 for the full week. Examination fee payable.

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SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 54 22/05/2011 11:58 Salvation Army Park Crescent Terrace, Brighton The Outside In Youth Club This free club for 11-16 year olds will run on most Friday evenings from 8pm to 10pm throughout the summer. Activities include pool table, table tennis, playstations and DJ decks Girls Group This free group for girls aged 11-16 will take place in the coffee shop on most Mondays from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Activities include cooking, arts and crafts, singing and drama. Contact Emma Heal on 01273 607095 for more information or email [email protected]

SHOREHAM-BY-SEA ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION PRESENTS The Hangleton & Knoll Project Over the summer the Hangleton & Knoll Battle of Britain Project will be offering a number of activities for young people aged 8 to 19 years. These will include sports sessions, music workshops AIRSH W and days out. At the time of going to print the full programme was still to be confirmed. For information call the Youth Team on 01273 706469 or email [email protected]

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Are you a parent or carer for a child who is four before September 2012?

Do you have a child who will be transferring to Junior school or to Secondary school in September 2012?

Now is the time to start thinking about applying for a school place.

If you would prefer to complete a paper form, please contact the School If your child will be four, you can apply Admissions Team on 01273 293653 online from 1st September onwards at and ask for a form and/or booklet, or www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ send an e-mail to schooladmissions@ schooladmissions brighton-hove.gov.uk The site contains all the information you The booklet will be available this need about the schools and the autumn. It will give you information admissions policy. about schools, open days and evenings You can access the website: when you can visit them, and how to • At home apply for a place. The closing dates for • At an internet café applications will be 16th January 2012 • At a library (if you are a library for Infant, Junior and Primary schools member you can get free internet and 31st October 2011 for Secondary access at any Brighton & Hove library). schools. If you miss these deadlines, you are less likely to get a place at If you experience any problems in the school you want. accessing or using the Brighton & Hove online admissions site, please contact us If you have any queries about applying by e-mail at schooladmissions@ for a school place, phone us on brighton-hove.gov.uk or telephone 01273 293653, or send a message to our 56 on 01273 293653. e-mail address and we will contact you.

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The Family Information Service (FIS) • English is not your first language has a School Preference Service to • You move frequently eg. MoD support those parents and carers service personnel and Travellers who may need help in applying for • You are just feeling a little a Primary or Secondary school place confused by the system and need for their child. The service is totally a helping hand impartial and separate from the School Admissions Team. Call the FIS on 01273 293545 for more information. What help can Note: Your School Preference Adviser the service offer? cannot make decisions for you or The service can help parents and carers guarantee your child a place at a to understand the admissions system particular school. They will offer help, and policies and the oversubscription support and impartial advice, based on criteria for different schools. It can help all the information available. and advise you with:

• Completing the application  form, either online or on paper • Ofsted information  • Special needs policy and provision Make a Difference: • The school’s specialism, if a Be a School Governor specialist school  Learn new skills • Travel details  Be part of a team  Make a difference to your community • The appeals process There are all kinds of children in schools so we need all kinds of governors.

Is the School Preference A number of schools across the city   currently have vacancies for parent and Service available to everyone? community governors. You don’t need  to have a background in education, as The service can help anyone who training and support is provided free. feels they need extra assistance in But you do need to have enthusiasm and completing their preference form, a commitment to the welfare of children.

perhaps: For further information, email: [email protected] • You have recently moved to the or telephone 01273 293511 city or are new to the UK 57

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Learning through...

... enjoyment

... teamwork

... investigation

... self-motivation

Brighton & Hove Montessori School Established 1985 For children aged 2-11

67 Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6FB • Tel: 01273 702485 Web: www.brighton-montessori.org.uk • Email: [email protected] 58

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The Early Years Foundation Stage, ISI Report: Effectiveness of Setting: OUTSTANDING Leadership and Management: OUTSTANDING Quality of Provision and Outcomes for Children: OUTSTANDING

Early Years & Junior School (3-11) Radinden Manor Road, Hove BN3 6NH Senior School & Sixth Form (11-18) Montpelier Road, Brighton BN1 3AT

For more information please contact our Admissions Secretary, Sue Wilkes, on 01273 280151 or e-mail [email protected] www.bhhs.gdst.net Registered charity number 306983

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SOMPTING ABBOTTS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

AN INDEPENDENT PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 2½ -13

Parents are most welcome to view. Please contact us for an appointment or to arrange a TASTER DAY MEMBER OF THE INCORPORATED ASSOCIATION OF PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Tel: 01903 235960 www.somptingabbotts.com

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• Freshly prepared… tasty, healthy, social and fun •School 95% of fruit &Meals vegetables UKin grown Brighton & Hove • Meat from the UK/EU • Meals cooked on site

There is such a thing as a FREE lunch Primary School Menus can be viewed at www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/schoolmeals For information about Contact us [email protected] 60 Free School Meals contact your child’s school or call 293497

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Brighton & Hove Council’s School Travel Team has produced a booklet called ‘How do you travel to school?’

In this booklet you can find information about travel choices for the journey to your child’s school. You can also find out what walking and cycling initiatives are happening at your school – such as Child Pedestrian Training, cycle & scooter training, and storage, whether your school has a School Crossing Patrol, and which buses stop near your school. To download a copy of ‘How do you travel to school?’ go to www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/schooltravel For a paper copy, please call the School Travel Team on 01273 292357.

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Causing a bus to stop suddenly can make vulnerable passengers fall Financial help

For more in-depth information Help towards childcare costs about financial help available Child Tax Credit and for families and local sources Working Tax Credit of information and advice, Child Tax Credit is a payment to support families with children regardless contact the Family Information of whether you work or not. Service (see page 4) for a Working Tax Credit is a payment copy of their Family Finance to help working people (minimum factsheet. 16 hours per week) on a low income. You may qualify for extra help towards Local advice services the cost of registered or approved childcare known as the www.advicebrighton-hove.org.uk Childcare Element of the Working Tax Credit. This website lists a wide range of Extra payments may be available if organisations in Brighton & Hove you care for a disabled child. that offer free, independent and confidential advice. It also provides Visit www.direct.gov.uk (keyword links to online advice on topics search working tax credit) or phone including dealing with debt, benefits 0845 300 3900 to find out more. You and tax credits, employment rights can visit the Tax Enquiry Centre at and housing and homelessness. 11 Regent Hill, Upper North St, Brighton. See page 64 for more information Free early learning about local advice services. All three and four year olds are Brighton & Hove City Council entitled to free early learning Benefits Service sessions from the term after their third You may be entitled to some housing birthday until the term in which they or council tax benefit depending on turn five (or the term that they start your household income. reception class at a local authority Visit www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ school). For more information, benefits for full details, or call the contact the Family Information Service team on 01273 292000. on 01273 293545.

Free School Meals School-aged children of families claiming benefits (not Working Tax Credit) may be entitled to free school meals. For information about eligibility visit www.brighton-hove.gov.uk (search 62 keyword free school meals) or call 01273 293497.

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 62 22/05/2011 11:58 Childcare voucher/salary the cost of registered childcare and sacrifice schemes travel expenses to and from childcare. Some employers support their For further information visit employees with childcare costs by www.direct.gov.uk (keyword search offering childcare voucher schemes. care to learn) or contact the Learner This works by replacing part of your Support helpline on 0800 121 8989. salary with vouchers that you then The Childcare Grant use to pay for childcare. The benefit of this is that the amount taken as a This is to help full-time higher voucher is exempt from tax and education students with the costs of national insurance contributions. childcare and could cover up to 85% of your childcare costs. The grant is For more information speak to your payable up to a maximum of £148.75 employer / HR department to find per week for one child and £255 per out if they offer a scheme. week for two or more children Care to Learn dependent on your household income and the actual costs of your childcare. This can help people aged under 20 with the cost of their childcare while Visit www.direct.gov.uk (keyword they study. Care to Learn may pay up search childcare grant) or call Student to £160 per child per week to cover Finance England on 0845 300 5090.

Volunteer Advisors Brighton & Hove Help local organisations deliver information and advice on benefits, debt and housing problems Why not join the hundreds of people in Brighton and Hove who volunteer to advise, help and support people in their local community?

Find out what Sign up Get free volunteer 2 with a 3 training 1advisors do, local and discover your organisation support skills and ask questions

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Need help ? to sort out your Trouble benefits? paying ? Feeling household overwhelmed bills & credit If you live in Brighton & Hove by debts? ? debts? there are specialist advice agencies that can help you if you are having problems with your debt or welfare benefits. These services are free, independent and confidential.

Citizens Advice Bureau Brighton & Hove 0845 1203710 Mornings 9.30am - 12 noon Monday - Friday Afternoons 1.00pm - 3.30pm Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

MACS (Money Advice and Community Support) 01273 664040 Mornings 10.00am - 12 noon Monday, Wednesday & Thursday Afternoons 2.00pm - 4.00pm Tuesday & Friday

St. Luke’s Advice Service 01273 549203 Mornings 9.30am - 1.00pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Afternoons 1.00pm - 4.00pm Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

BHT Advice 01273 234737 All day 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday

East Sussex Credit Union 01273 234781 All day 9.30am - 4.00pm Monday - Thursday

For a comprehensive list of local advice agencies, national helplines and online self help resources please visit: www.advicebrighton-hove.org.uk

Free internet access is available at all Brighton and Hove libraries. Ask at your local library for details.

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As well as the useful OfSTED contacts listed here, you 0300 1231231 [email protected] can find a wide range of www.ofsted.gov.uk services for families on the The official body for inspecting and regulating childcare providers and schools. Family Services Directory at If you have a concern or complaint about a registered provider, you can raise this with www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fis Ofsted. Provider’s inspection reports can be viewed on the website.

Parenting & families

Safeguarding children Family Lives If you are worried about a child’s safety or 0808 800 2222 (24hr free, confidential helpline) welfare you can contact one of the Area www.familylives.org.uk Social Care duty teams: [email protected] 01273 295920 for East Brighton A national charity, that provides free and confidential information and support for 01273 294470 for Central Brighton families. As well as their helpline, they can 01273 296527 for West Brighton offer support by email and online live chat including Portslade with their advisers.

01273 335905 / 335906 Emergency, out of hours. AMAZE 01273 772289 Childline [email protected] 0800 1111 www.amazebrighton.org.uk www.childline.org.uk Information, advice & support to parents of The UK’s free national helpline if you’re a children with special needs or disabilities in child or young person in trouble or danger. Brighton & Hove (see page 23). Brighton Unemployed Centre Childcare & school Families Project 01273 671213/601211 Family Information Service [email protected] 01273 293545 www.bucfp.org [email protected] Provides practical support, education and www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fis recreation for those in poor housing, See page 4. claimants and those on a low income. Wide variety of courses and classes, a School Admissions crèche, welfare and benefit advice, and 01273 293653 temporary housing support. [email protected] See page 56. 65

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 65 22/05/2011 11:58 Children’s Centres (see page 48 and map on pages 30-31). 8 Tarner Children’s Centre in partnership 5 Hangleton Park Gateway with Tarnerland Nursery Children’s Centre Ivory Place, Brighton, BN2 9QE Harmsworth Crescent, Hangleton, BN3 8BW 01273 296700 01273 295272 7 Cornerstone Community 11 Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre & Children’s Centre & Jump Start Nursery Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FL Hodshrove Lane, Brighton, BN2 4SE 01273 327757 01273 294040 13 Hollingbury & Patcham Gateway 10 Bevendean Gateway Children’s Centre Children’s Centre Bevendean Primary School, Heath Hill Carden School, County Oak Avenue, Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4JP Brighton BN1 8LU 01273 696347 01273 293311 14 Coldean Gateway Children’s Centre 12 Hollingdean Children’s Centre Coldean Primary School, Kenwards, & Cherry Tree Nursery Brighton, BN1 9EN Brentwood Road, Brighton BN1 7DY 01273 294917 01273 295623 15 Roundabout Children’s Centre 9 City View Gateway Children’s Centre and Nursery Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Whitehawk Road, Brighton, BN2 5FL Brighton, BN2 3EW 01273 290300 01273 265890 16 The Deans Gateway Children’s Centre 1 North Portslade Children’s Centre Rudyard Kipling School, Chalkland Rise, & Acorn Nursery Woodingdean, Brighton, BN2 6RH The Rise, Portslade, BN41 2PY 01273 306387 01273 294062 17 Saltdean Gateway Children’s Centre 2 South Portslade Children’s Centre Boomerang Kids Nursery, Saltdean Barn, & Library Arundel Drive West, Saltdean, Brighton, 223 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, BN41 1XR BN2 8SJ 01273 296895 01273 309851 3 Goldstone Gateway Children’s Centre 18 Westdene Gateway Children’s Centre Goldstone School, Laburnum Avenue, Westdene Primary School, Bankside, Hove, BN3 7JW Brighton, BN1 5GN 01273 294851 01273 294904 19 6 Conway Court Children’s Centre in Fairlight Gateway Children’s Centre partnership with Honeycroft Preschool Fairlight Primary & Nursery School, Clarendon Road, Hove, BN3 3WR St Leonards Road, Brighton, BN2 3AJ 01273 266011 01273 265890 4 West Hove Gateway Children’s Centre 20 Preston Park Gateway West Hove Infants School Portland Road, Children’s Centre Hove, BN3 5JA At Fiveways Play Centre, between 01273 733386 8-10 Florence Road, Brighton, BN1 6DJ 01273 500257

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 66 22/05/2011 11:59 Rainbow Families 07951 082013 [email protected] www.rainbowfamilies.org.uk An informal social group supporting LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) parents and their children in Brighton & Hove. Host a foreign student in your home Mosaic 01273 234017 Regent Brighton needs caring hosts [email protected] for international adult students. www.mosaicequalities.org.uk Weekly rate in July and August: A community organisation of black, minority £120 for ethnic and mixed parentage families Bed, Breakfast & Evening Meal. and individuals. £199 for En-suite Bed, Breakfast & Evening Meal. For lone parents If you live within 30 minutes by bus or on foot from Regent please SPIN (Single Parents Information call or email Jackie MacDonald on: Network) 01273 731684 01273 675773 (weekdays 10.30am-2.30pm) www.spinbrighton.shutterfly.com [email protected] Organisation providing regular emails to Or call in and see us at: members about local events and activities 18 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3EW relevant to single parent families. Gingerbread 0808 802 0925 children FIRST [email protected] www.gingerbread.org.uk magazine Support and advice service for lone parents. News and views children about children’s

FIRST thirty four Spring 2011 services in Brighton issue Health & Hove, for NHS Direct • everyone 0845 4647 who works in Inside: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk children’s services Children’s ‘outstanding’ centre

Day in the foster life of NHS Direct is a 24-hour health care service • schools carer National Year delivering telephone and e-health information • children and Communication of Names changed to services day and night direct to the public. young people protect identities Patient Advice and Liaison • parents Service (PALS) • anyone interested 0800 013 0251 (Monday-Friday in children’s services 10am-12 noon) Children First is published quarterly by [email protected] Brighton & Hove City Council. Pick up www.brightonandhovepct.nhs.uk/ your copy from any council building, haveyoursay/pals children’s centre or public library. An NHS service providing free and If you have a story for us contact confidential information and advice [email protected] to those who use local health services. 67

SumFun11 squares final aw.indd 67 22/05/2011 11:59 For men Families Need Fathers 0300 0300 363 (National Helpline) [email protected] www.fnf.org.uk An organisation chiefly concerned with the problems of maintaining a child’s relationship with both parents during and after family breakdown.

www.dad.info A website for dads containing information and advice on all aspects of fatherhood.

For women Brighton Women’s Centre 01273 698036 [email protected] Legal help www.womenscentre.org.uk A resource centre for women run by Community Legal Advice women offering a range of services 0845 345 4345 including a drop-in, counselling, a library www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk and training. A free and confidential advice service paid for by Legal Aid. Independent advice on issues such as benefits, tax credits, debt, education, Threshold Women’s employment and housing problems. Mental Health Initiative 01273 622886 0808 808 6000 (National Mental Health Citizens Advice Bureau Information Line) 0845 120 3710 www.brightonhovecab.org.uk [email protected] www.bht.org.uk Helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, Local drop-ins and individual counselling impartial, confidential services for women experiencing mental ill

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