WORTHING AND SURROUNDING TOWNS FAMILY SHOWS THIS SPRING P6 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD READY FOR AN EGG HUNT? P16 THEMED INDOOR SLEEPOVERS P4 raring2go.co.uk SPRING 2022
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4 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! GO TO GUIDE FOR FAMILIES Copyright © 2022 Mojo Publishing Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage & retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission or further information should be addressed to the publishers. All information in this magazine is published in good faith and cannot be reproduced without prior written permission.Whilst the publisher makes every effort to ensure that the businesses which are featured in this magazine are of the highest quality, we do not guarantee the services and products from any businesses featured. Printed by Gemini Print. Website Member E-newsletter emailed monthly with latest offers and events Download vouchers and save £££’s Access all our online competitions with great prizes to be won Become a www.raring2go.co.uk/worthing Welcome to the Spring edition... ... and I am so pleased that lots of businesses are back with their events allowing me to share all the details for where you and your family can go. It really is a great feeling being able to speak with these businesses and learn that life is getting there slowly to where we were before, hearing their stories and how they are coming back with a spring in their step and keeping their doors open. We have of course, Easter to look forward to and the many egg hunts – you can never have too much chocolate! Let’s just hope for some wonderful spring sunshine to enjoy the great outdoors. There are some great activities and puzzles that you can do with your children – perfect for some downtime or a rainy day! Why not grow some sunflowers together with our feature, try our recipe with Raring2make! Or join Reading Eggs and see how your child’s motivation and confidence grows. Happy spring everyone! @R2GOworthing facebook.com/Raring2goWorthing Tel: 07969 765680 Email: worthing@raring2go.co.uk Kiri
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6 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! Family fun for all this Easter DIG! Saturday 9th April The Bubble Show Tues 12th April The Little Prince Sat 16th April Little Grimm Tales Sun 17th April
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Raring2go! 12 raring2go.co.uk Please do ensure you check dates and times with the venues before venturing out to avoid disappointment as some details may have changed since this edition went to print. Throughout April Easter Holiday Clubs The Outdoors Project Themed holiday clubs providing exciting and fun activities for children in year 1 and above, at Lancing, Goring, Shoreham and Crawley. Please visit theoutdoorsproject.co.uk for full details and to book 2 April The Very Hungery Caterpillar Wakehurst Join the very hungry caterpillar this Easter in the wild botanic garden and follow the interactive trail through the gardens. Digest the fun facts along the way and be transformed into a beautiful butterfly! Book online 3 April First High SalvingtonWindmill Pay a visit for the first Open afternoon of the season 2.30-5pm 3 April Easter Craft Fair The Charmandean Worthing Come and see the many high quality craft stalls plus lots of magical extras! 10.30-3.30pm Visit thefairytalefair.co.uk 9 April Rapunzel The Capitol Horsham Get tangled up with a host of loveable characters from this magical fairy tale, with an exciting opportunity to meet the characters after the show. Book online at thecapitolhorsham.com 9-24 April Easter Holiday ActivitiesWeald and Downland Living MuseumCome and try craft activities and play traditional games. See our heavy horses, Southdown lambs and sheep, and other traditional working farm animals. Book online or call 01243 811363 11 April Bounce About Days The Aldingbourne Country Centre Chichester Join us on our Oak Tree Field with a range of different bouncy castles for your children and their friends to enjoy. No need to book just turn up. Tel 01243 542075 11-14 April Woodland Activities Sussex Forest Activities Angmering We offer fabulous activities such as outdoor cooking, bush craft, wild life exploration, tree climbing and much more. To book visit www.forestactivities.co.uk 11-22 April Create and Grow Easter Squires Garden CentreWashington Plant a colourful Easter pot - £6 Advanced booking required. Enjoy planting a bright pot with beautiful plants. Take it home or give as a lovely Easter gift! Book online. 14 April Foam Party The Aldingbourne Country Centre Chichester Jump in to the party because we are bringing ALL THE FOAM! No need to book just turn up. Tel 01243 542075 14 April FamilyWorkshop Spring TimeWorthing MuseumCreate some spring by creating surprising pop up cards and boxes! Make your cards and boxes for yourself or for family and friends. Book online 15 Family Workshop Creature Discovery Wildlife Hunt Worthing Museum High Time for a wildlife hunt through the Museum Galleries armed with a clipboard, clue chart and a magnifying glass! Can you detect those minibeasts found on costumes, pottery, coins, jewellery and more. All ages. Book online 10.30am 15-18 April Medieval Festival Arundel Castle Marvel at the skills of our falconers and their magnificent birds of prey. Our younger visitors can take part in the famous Kids’ Battles and everyone can test their skills at archery, crossbows and axe throwing. 10-5pm Book online 18 April Egg Rolling Devils Dyke National Trust Bring your own hand decorated boiled egg and try your luck at this Easter custom. The one who gets the furthest down the Dyke wins. There will also be judging for the best decorated egg. 10.45-12pm 19 April Build A Den The Aldingbourne Country Centre Chichester Get back to nature and build your very own Den. In your chosen group, build the best den you can out of only the natural materials provided, held in our Walk.Your finished Den will be judged, and the winning den will receive a certificate and a prize. Booking essential Tel 01243 542075 19-22 April Woodland Activities Sussex Forest Activities AngmeringWe offer fabulous activities such as outdoor cooking, bush craft, wild life exploration, tree climbing and much more. Play can be lead by the child too in a safe and supportive environment To book visit www.forestactivities.co.uk 21 April FamilyWorkshopWorthingWildlife Worthing MuseumSpring watch will start here! WHAT’S ON FOR FAMILIES THIS SPRING
Raring2go! 13 Have a go at creating your own colourful bird species and weave a nest for it. How about making stick insects and maybe some butterfly and beetle origami. A fun workshop with all sorts of mixed materials to experiment and create with. Just bring your imagination! Book online 10.30am & 1pm Suitable for ages 6-12 23-24 April Spring Live! South Of England Showground ArdinglyKick-starting our ever-popular seasonal shows, Spring Live! features live and interactive entertainment for all the family, hundreds of shopping stalls, and a food hall.Younger visitors can see a variety of farm animals, take part in circus skills workshops, experience the thrill of the funfair and much more. 24 April Andy and The Odd Socks Pavilion TheatreWorthing One of the greatest Kids bands ever comes to Worthing! Watch Andy rocking out some energetic songs which hold a message of acceptance and encouragment for all those young and old who feel a bit like an odd sock. Tel 01903 206206 or book online 29 April – 2 MayWorthing Freewheelin FEASTival Steyne Gardens is an exciting fun filled weekend. Hosted by Zoom Events there will be street foods, bars of distinction, alfresco dining, live music, children's entertainment, select grocery food & craft all served up with big helpings of humour, colour and character. www.zoomevents.co.uk 30 April -2 May Foodies Festival Preston Park Brighton Expect a mouth-watering festival of fab food and delicious drinks! There's also an exciting line up of live music with Scouting For Girls and Lee Ryan & Simon Webbe (from BLUE) and more to be announced! Plus workshops & masterclasses from top chefs, bakers and more to be announced! 30 April -2 May Oi Frog and Friends The Capitol Horsham Join FROG, CAT & DOG in the Olivier Award nominated action - packed stage adaptation of Kes Gray and Jim Field’s bestselling books. Expect songs, puppets, laughs and more rhymes than you can shake a chime at. Tickets - £16 & £14, Group discount available for 10+ Book online www.thecapitolhorsham.com 30 April -28 May Pond Dipping Arundel Wetlands Try a family pond dipping session on a weekend this spring. Fish out wild wonders from our easy to access Raised Pond.We’ve everything you need to uncover incredible underwater life: nets, ID charts and our friendly Learning Team are on-hand to help. An admission ticket is needed and a donation of £3 is asked to cover costs. The pond dipping session needs to be pre booked. Tel 01903 883355 7-8 May Aidy The Awesome Pavilion Theatre Worthing Aidy the Awesome is a stunning aerial theatre show for all the family to enjoy.Watch the performers literally fly, zoom and spin through the air! This show has been reimagined for film and when you book you’ll get a superhero activity pack to help you release your inner superhero! 14-15 May Paws In The Park Sussex Show South Of England Showground Ardingly A great day out for you and your dog, with the widest range of dog attractions and fun have-a-go activities. There are agility and flyball competitions, arena events, heelwork to music and gundog scurries, plus a large companion dog show and of course K9 Aquazone! All dogs are welcome whatever their breed, size or ability! For more details and events this spring, please visit www.raring2go.go/worthing/whatson
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16 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! 2 April The Lancing Easter Egg Hut Lancing High Street Follow the trail and collect the letters. Easter eggs to be collected on route and a chance to win a hamper. 10-1pm For further details please contact Ricky Heasman on 01903 944699 9-24 April Hetty’s Easter Adventure Borde Hill GardensThis Easter holiday spend time together as a family for fun and nature-filled discoveries at Borde Hill Garden. Spot the signs of spring while exploring the Garden on an Easter-themed trail. Hetty the hen has lost her chicks and we need to find them in time for the Easter Parade. Follow the story trail around the Garden, reading about some of the hens and roosters who live at Borde Hill and discover what happened to the missing chicks. At the end of the trail tell the farmer your imaginary chicken name to receive a delicious treat. Tel 01444 450326 9-24 April Easter Egg Hunt Petworth Park National Trust Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 9th - 24th April 2022, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful Pleasure Garden of Petworth House and Park. The price of the trail is £3 per child and includes a trail map, pencil and a chocolate egg at the end. Tel 01798 342207 9-24 April Easter Egg Trail Leonardslee Gardens Come on an adventure to Leonardslee this Easter half-term, and explore our beautiful spring gardens as you become a Leonardslee Eggs-pert. Follow the instructions and find your way through the trail – we're putting your eggs-plorer skills to the test! 9-5pm Tel 0871 8733 389 9-24 April Easter Egg Hunt Nymans National Trust Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between Sat 9 April and Sun 24 April from 10am to 4pm, with last entry at 3.30pm, so come along and explore the beautiful garden at Nymans. The price of the trail is £3 per child and includes a trail map, pencil and a chocolate egg at the end. Book online or call 01444 405250 11-22 April Create and Grow Easter Bunny Hunt Squires Garden CentreWashington Receive a sweet treat! Look for clues around the centre to help find the magic word. Receive a chocolate treat once complete! £2.50. No booking required for the bunny hunt. Tel 01903 892006 13 April Easter Out and About Mewsbrook Park LittlehamptonLittlehampton Town Council’s popular Easter Holiday park sessions are back and this year there will be more eggsciting fun to be had. Free of charge, children aged 3-11 years are invited to the award winning Mewsbrook Park for a morning of Easter enjoyment. 10-12pm Tel 01903 732063 15 April Easter Egg fun The Aldingbourne Country Centre Chichester We're going on an Easter egg hunt! Adventure along our nature trails to find as many eggs as you can...No need to book just turn up! Tel 01243 542075 15-18 April Devil’s Dyke Easter Egg HuntThis Spring, bring your little ones (and big ones) and make your way along the trail, finding nature-inspired activities for the whole family, with a Easter Egg treat at the end. Pick up your activity pack from the information van in Devil's Dyke car park to find the 10 nature-inspired activities that are Looking for an Easter Egg Hunt?
Raring2go! 17 hiding on Devil's Dyke Hillfort. The price for the trail is £3 per participant, and includes a trail map, pencil and a chocolate egg at the end. 10.30-3pm 18 April Easter Family Fun Day Blackland Farm East Grinstead Time for some eggs-tra creative fun this Easter with adventure, an egg hunt, crafts and more for all the family.Take part in our onsite activities (included within entry fee): Egg decorating and egg fling, Easter themed colouring competition, Circus skills and giant games, Inflatable, Grass sledging. Tel 01342 810 493 20 April Southfields Easter Out and About Littlehampton Town Council’s popular free Easter Holiday park sessions are back and this year there will be more eggsciting fun to be had for children aged 3-11 years.Young eggsplorers are invited to join the events team at Southfields Recreation Ground Littlehampton for a morning of energy expending fun. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 10-12pm Tel 01903 732063 For more events and what’s on please visit www.raring2go.co.uk/worthing/whats-on facebook.com/ Raring2goWorthing
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