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Ambury Theatre School
Musical and theatre training for children of all ages. Contact Irene Spillett (01424) 752100.
Battle After School Club
3.30 – 5pm. Thursdays in term time. For children in school years 3, 4, 5 & 6. Battle Baptist Church, Mount Street, Battle. Contact Andy Garlick (01424) 774825
Battle Pre-School Playgroup
Asten Fields, Battle, contact Kate Longley, (01424) 774057.
Beulah Tweenies Toddler Group
Beulah Centre, Clifford Road, Bexhill. 9.45am to 11.30am every Tuesday. Babies and pre-school toddlers 0-5 years. Come on spec or contact Mrs Les Griffiths (01424) 210858.
Bexhill Youth & Community Centre
10 Station Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1RE (01424) 215455, Fax 216943. Stepping Stones Playgroup Mon-Fri 9.15-1pm; Supervisor (01424) 215455. After School Clubs: After school club The Base Monday to Friday 3.15pm to 6pm. Ring for details/See Sport section. Rooms available for hire.
Breast Feeding Support
All pregnant women and breast feeding mothers are welcome to attend for support and information at Hastings BIBNS Group, Health Hut, Fellowship of St Nicholas, 66 London Road. Wednesdays 1-2.30pm (01424) 460112 and at Egerton Park, Bexhill on Thursdays 10am – noon. Contact Maria Crees (01424) 218318.
Brede Brownies Guides
For girls aged 7-10 Contact Hayley Cruikshank (01424) 883440
Brede Rainbow Guides
For girls aged 5-7. Contact Rosemary Burchett (01797) 252347
Caterpillar Baby and Toddler Group
9.30 – 11.45am Monday and Thursday. For anyone looking after babies and young children. Contact Pat Nolan (01424) 774825
Caterpillar Pre-School
9.15am – 3.15pm, Tuesday to Friday. For children from 30 months. Battle Baptist Church, Mount Street, Battle. Contact Kelly Bunn (01424) 774997.
Catsfield Under Fives
Village Hall, Church Road, Catsfield. Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am-3pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9am to noon. Phone Louise Barrett (01424) 893510.
Children's Country Holidays Fund
Voluntary work with children in West Sussex for residential weekends. Contact 01273 845530 for more details.
Christchurch (Springfield Road) Methodist Junior Church
Springfield Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, ages 3 years to teens. Coordinator Mrs Wendy Dennis (01424) 819262. Website: www.christchurchmethodist.org.uk
Christchurch Methodist Playgroup
Church Hall, Springfield Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, Contact Mrs Chris Harrington 07837 859194. Five mornings 9.30am to 12.30, 2 to 4 year olds. Nursery Education Grant funded.
Club 4 Kids
P.O. Box 17, Hastings at Sandown School, The Ridge, Hastings (01424) 440779. Co-ord: Natasha Halcombe. After school, holiday and 12 o'clock. Activities and care for ages 4-11. at Southwater Community Centre, Stainsby Street, St Leonards. Co-ord: Mrs Christine Yates, after school, holiday activities and care for ages 4-11 at West Hill Community Centre, Croft Road, Hastings. (01424) 440779. Co-ord: Miss Natalie Tiltman. After school and holiday activities for ages 4-11 and Saturday activities for young people aged 10-16.
Country Kids Nursery
The Village Hall, Lassenham Lane, Newenden, Kent, TN18 5PN. Contact Tracey Mortlock (07909) 580793
Crowhurst Playgroup
Village Hall, Crowhurst, contact Glenys (01424) 830329. A fun, lively and educational environment to help prepare your child for primary school.
Dragonflies Project
An innovative project that has been developed to support children and young people aged 5-16 years who have been or are in the process of being bereaved; providing home assessment visits and group sessions for children and young people. Self referrals and Agency referrals accepted. Tel: 01424 852457.
Early Years Nursery
Hastings Road, Bexhill, TN40 2PU (01424) 223707. Nursery for 2-5 year olds. Holidays Club for 2-8 year olds. Contact Karen Woodgate.
East Sussex School of Performing Arts
17 London Road, Bexhill. Training for all ages in all aspects of theatre arts from 3 years upwards. Contact Teena Symonds (01424) 211666 email: www.esspa.co.uk
Fairlight Nursery
Learning through play OFSTED approved. Meets Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 12 noon. For 2 to 5 year olds. Contact (01424) 814726.
Family Life Project
Aimed at encouraging and supporting parents to participate in age appropriate parenting programmes and courses. Tel: 01424 855222
Fitness 4 Kids
Fitness and fun for ages 4-14, Monday to Friday 4.30 - 5.30pm term-time and throughout the school holidays. Tel (01424) 440779. West Hill Community Centre, Croft Road, Hastings.
Flowerpots
Under 5's group. A mums and tots group, children can come and enjoy supervised play. Meets Monday 9.30 to 11.30am. Children have opportunity to participate in many activities including painting, sticking, playdough, play house, Duplo in a large new bright village hall in Pett. Lovely outside play area with cars, sand and water play and big new climbing frame with swings. Contact Fern (01424) 812814.
Friends of Torfield School
Torfield School, Croft Road, Hastings, TN34 3JT. Contact (01424) 428228, Fax (08700) 941559. Fund-raising to promote Torfield special needs school from a parent's perspective. Newcomers welcome.
Fun Van Rural Outreach Service
Fun Van team visiting, playgroups, nurseries and crèche groups in Rural Rother in partnership with the Rural Sure Start Children's Centre, offering healthy, imaginative and creative learning and play opportunities for children 0-5 years of age. Tel: 423683 ext. 24
Gizmo DIY Theatre Company
Performing arts workshops and presentation for 5 – 18 years. Monday 6 – 8pm performing arts. Wednesday 6-8 film making. Saturday 12pm – 2pm art, 2pm – 4pm performing arts. All these at Gizmo World, 23 Priory Street, Hastings.Thursday 6-8pm performing arts at The Isabel Blackman Centre, South Street, St Leonards. Contact 01424 436333 or Pat Fisher 07957 298263.
Greenway Nursery
A 38 full day place nursery in the Hastings Town Centre Children's Centre, following the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. Tel (01424) 483660.
Hastings & Rother Family Friends
130 Dorset Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2HT (01424) 210231, contact Janet Armour, familyfriends@onetel.com. Reg. charity providing short term respite care for children with learning difficulties.
Hastings and Rother Diabetics
HARD provides support to families of diabetics. We offer information, advice and get-together s. Contact Mrs Debby Anderson, 44 Brookland Close, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2DF. 01424 729622.
Hastings Stage Studio (School for Performing Arts)
Experience the thrill of acting, singing and dancing in a safe, fun environment promoting teamwork and artistic development. Highly qualified teachers, professional quality performing opportunities for boys and girls from 2 years to adult. Call Vanessa on (01424) 850028. www.hastingsstagestudio.com
Icklesham Playgroup
The Village Hall, Icklesham.
Kids Galore
Family Drop In Centre for families with young children, free admission, toys, tea-bar, support — run by parents, open Weds & Fri 11am to 2pm. Cathy Shuter, Tabernacle Hall, Robertson Street, Hastings.
Kidz Klub
The Hastings Centre, The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2SA (01424) 755990, contact Chris Beveridge, email: kidzklub@kingshastings.org. The most exciting event in Hastings for 6-11 year olds – and it's free! Kidz Klub is a free Saturday morning club for children aged 6-11. Lots of games, competitions, prizes drama sketches and more. Free buses pick up from around the town. Visit our website at www.kidzklubhastings.org
Little Common Community Centre
Shepherds Close, Little Common, Bexhill. Contact Mrs M Berriman, 01424 842371
Little Common Playgroup
Meets Community Centre, Little Common, Bexhill. Learning through play for 2-1/2 to 4 yr olds. Monday-Friday 9.15 to 12 noon. Mother & Toddler Tuesday 9.30 to noon and noon to 3pm.
National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
Battle, Rye & Hastings Branch. Contact Jane Saville, tel: (05602) 740267 or Deborah Pawley (08442) 2436913. Informal evening antenatal classes for couples, offering information and support for pregnancy and birth.
PALS Play and Learn Service
Hastings drop-in sessions for 0-5 year olds and parents/carers in Hastings and St Leonards Children's Centres, offering play and learning experiences and a chance to meet other children and families and to make new friends. Tel: 423683 ext. 26
Park Road Toddlers
Contact Rosemary Noble (01424) 445117. Tuesday 1.15 to 2.45pm at Park Road Methodist Church, St Leonards.
Park Road Under Fives
Church Hall, Upper Park Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6SJ, contact the supervisor (01424) 443030. Aiming to provide good quality care and education for children aged 2-1/2 to 5 years, Monday and Wednesday to Friday. Also parent and toddler group Tuesday afternoon 1pm – 2.45pm. £1 per session. Contact: (01424) 443030. Non-profit making.
Pear Tree Parent and Toddler Group
Mrs Merle Bailey, Parkhurst Hall, Sackville Road, Bexhill. (01424) 775991
Rainbow Childcare Sure Start Nursery
121 Ninfield Road, Sidley, Bexhill, TN39 5BD. Brand new purpose-built 30 place nursery. Ofsted inspected. Children from birth to 5 years. 8am – 6pm. Contact N Healey, (01424) 819742.
Robsack Centre and St Nicholas Centre
Meeting rooms for hire. Facilities at both venues include IT suite, meeting rooms, gym area and Café services. Room hire at reasonable rates per hour. Contact: Gavin – SNC Tel: 423683 ext. 30 or Helen – Robsack – Tel: (01424) 855222
Rye Pre-School Playgroup
c/o 43 Ferry Road, Rye, TN31 7DJ, contact Mrs Julia Parker, (01797) 225819.
Sidley Baptist Church, Parents & Toddlers
c/o 9a Ninfield Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, contact John Roberts.
Sidley Starters
Sidley Baptist Church, Claremont Road, Bexhill, TN39 5BX.
Southwater Area Community Centre
1 Stainsby Street, St Leonards-on-Sea, Tel. (01424) 461414, Co-ordinator Patrick Bennet.. Promoting the Centre to the residents of Southwater Residents Association and surrounding area, without distinction, and to bring together the inhabitants, local authorities and voluntary groups in a common effort to improve the conditions of life for all residents.
St Augustine's Parent & Toddlers
St Augustine's Church, Cooden Drive, Bexhill, Thursday 1.30 to 3.30pm - term time, contact Fr. Robert Coats (01424) 210785. Providing a pleasant meeting place for parents and under-fives. Toys, refreshments, supervisory help.
St Nick's Nursery
A 38 full day nursery in the grounds of the Fellowship of St Nicholas, St Leonards following the Early Uears Foundation Stage Curriculum (01424) 432962
St Peter's Parent & Toddler Group
Cornfield Terrace, St Leonards meets Fridays 1-2.45pm, contact R. Noble (01424) 445117. £1 per family.
Startright Under Fives Pre-School
(reg charity no. 1028848). St Stephen's Church Hall, Woodsgate Park, Bexhill, TN39 4DL, Carol on 07946062125. Providing stimulating educational experiences enabling children to learn through play within a happy, friendly environment.
Teddy Bears Parent and Toddler Playgroup - Fairlight
We are a small and friendly playgroup meeting once a week on Tuesdays (10.30am to 12pm) at St Peters Church, Fairlight. Bring your 0-5 year olds along for a play, a chat and lots of fun. Contact Brenda Lewis on 01424 813113.
Theatre Sense
Singing, drama and dance for 5-16 year olds. Branches in Westfield and Little Common. 07730 254122, lorraine@theatresense.co.uk, www.theatresense.co.uk
Totz Club
Parent and Toddler group 10-11.30am £1-50 at the Hastings Centre, The Ridge. (01424) 755990 email office@kingshastings.org
Toy Library
Sidley Community Centre, Ninfield Road, Bexhill, TN39 5BD, contact Amanda Barton (01424) 212700. Children and family enquiries. Quality toys for hire. Opportunity for mothers and children to meet term time only. Monday 11am – 1pm at Egerton park Children's Centre. Tuesday 10am – 11am at Pebsham Child Care Centre and 1-2pm Sidley Community Centre. Wednesday 10.30am – 1pm at Sidley Community Centre
Tumble Tots
Contact Veronika Anderson (01424) 850265, meets St Peter's Community Centre, Bexhill.
Xpres Advocacy
42 Robertson Street, Hastings, TN34 1HL. (01424) 440118 / 714722. Helpline 0800 454424. email xpres@seap.org.uk
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