WORTHING AND SURROUNDING TOWNS HOMESTART FOR SUPPORT P9 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD DISCOVER WHAT’S ON P15 CONNECT WITH NATURE P2 raring2go.co.uk WINTER 2023
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Raring2go! 4 raring2go.co.uk Copyright © 2023 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 Hello Winter ……and I guess the countdown to Christmas has begun! How many of you have done your Christmas shopping already?! This winter edition will certainly keep your family entertained over the winter months and your diaries busy! Take a look at our what’s on diary for some great family days out, get busy in the kitchen with everyone following our fantastic recipes, who will complete the puzzles and quizes first and be in with a chance of becoming a winner with our wonderful competition to see The Three Billy Goats Gruff at Chichester Festival Theatre. Oh and have you booked your seats for Worthing Theatre’s Panto yet? We have lots more at www.raring2go.co.uk/worthing, so please do keep checking in, so as not to miss out on great things to do with your family, plus our Facebook page is packed with information too! I truly wish you all a very Merry Christmas, a fantastic Happy New Year and here’s to an amazing 2024! @R2GOworthing facebook.com/Raring2goWorthing Tel: 07969 765680 Email: worthing@raring2go.co.uk Kiri
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9 Raring2go! Hayden came into our world, diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis - a life-limiting condition involving nebulisers, physiotherapy and endless feeding. We moved to Sussex discovering I was pregnant again. Ella spent her first month in hospital with suspected meningitis. After many hospital visits, she was finally diagnosed with Aicardi Syndrome – a rare genetic neurological disorder. She’ll experience lifelong challenges with her disabilities- seizures, non-mobile and completely dependent. A few years on, alone most of the week as my husband works away, trying to balance work, hospital appointments, school, nursery and two highly dependent young children is physically, mentally and financially challenging. Hayden’s nursery recommended Home-Start. Jo, my volunteer, has been amazing. She helps me get jobs done, she plays with the kids whilst I shower. She helps me leave the house and connect with others. She enables me to carve out a bit of time for myself and not feel guilty. She eases my loneliness, offers advice and lets me offload. We haven’t celebrated Christmas in years, but with Jo’s help, I’m hopeful this year we may even get some decorations up. I can’t thank Jo and Home-Start enough. They are an absolute god send. Please donate whatever you can afford to the Home-Start Christmas Appeal today. You will make an enormous difference to the lives of so many local families like mine this Christmas. Scan the QR code (above), visit www.home-startawa.org.uk or call 01903 889707. Atanya’s story
Raring2go! 10 raring2go.co.uk Please ensure you check dates and times with venues before venturing out to avoid disappointment as some details may have changed since this edition went to print. WHAT’S ON FOR FAMILIES THIS WINTER DECEMBER Up to 1st Jan A Nutcracker Christmas Family Trail Nymans National Trust As the classic Nutcracker music floats gently through the trees, a garden trail takes families on a voyage through this magical world, beginning once upon a time on Christmas Eve Night. Book online 1 Christmas Fair St Oscar Romero School Worthing Get into the festive spirit, enjoying festive stalls, tombola, raffle, refreshments and more. The Town Crier will open the fair at 6pm 2 Christmas Fayre Heene Community Centre Worthing Come and enjoy live entertainment, Santa’s grotto, festive stalls, refreshments, children’s activities and more 10-3pm 2 Cheeki Monkey BIG Festive Baby and Children’s Market Ropetackle Arts CentreThis Christmas, shop local and preloved. Save up to 90% on quality pre-loved goods! Plenty to keep the little ones amused while you browse. 10-12pm 2 Arundel At Christmas Tarrant Street Market with plenty of stalls for you to browse 10-4.30pm and festive entertainment 10-6pm 2 & 3 Dec Winter Open Weekend Pulborough Brooks Come along and sample the wintery delights of Pulborough Brooks. Families can pick up seasonal wildlife spotting challenge sheets and can join in with sessions at our bird feeding station with tips on identification and advice on how to attract birds to your garden. FREE entry and parking although donations welcome 10-4pm 2 & 3 Christmas Tree Festival St John The Baptist Church Findon with refreshments, crafts and a raffle. 2nd 10-5pm 3rd 11-4pm 3 Winter Fest Angmering Community CentreFind wonderful gifts from local businesses, watch performances from local artists & groups, entertain the children with various toddler & baby club withtaster sessions & facepainting. Refreshments will be available to purchase! 11-5pm 3 Festive Craft Fair The Charmandean Worthing Brought to you by The Fairy Tale Fair and the Northbrook Friends of St Barnabas fundraising group ‘So This is Christmas’ is a festive craft and design fair that will feature 65+ high quality craft and design stalls, plus cafe/ bar and special guests including The Sussex Ghostbusters.The fair is in aid of St Barnabas Hospice in Worthing. 10.30-3.30pm 7 Chichester Starlight Trail The Novium Museum Chichester Collect your Starlight Trail from The Novium Museum, Pallant House Gallery or Chichester Library to create a star lantern and take part in festive crafts and activities, collecting stamps along the way. Activities run between 16:00-19:00. £6.50 per child. Advance booking only www.thenovium.org.uk/whatson 7 Short Stories Tall Tales The Night Before Christmas Ropetackle Arts CentreInteractive storytelling for babies, toddlers and their parents or carers. Actress and mum Hannah Summers brings classic and modern stories to life through live performance and interactive, creative play. Explore through the senses and let your little ones’ imaginations run free. 11.30am Book online. 8 Late Night Shopping in Arundel with family entertainment until 8pm 9 Christmas Market St Peter’s Church Sompting Christmas Market selling lots of great Christmas gifts and treats and a variety of friendly stall holders with refreshments available. 1-4pm 10 Christmas Craft and Gift Fair Field Place Worthing Free entry 10.30-4pm 11 to 29 Feb 2024 Drawn To Water Winter Arundel WetlandsWhile other parts of the natural world hibernate, WWT Arundel comes to life as over-wintering species move in for the colder months. So grab your best bobble hat, pick up a Quentin Blake ‘Drawn to Water’ illustrated guide, and get exploring. There’s always something new to discover at this time of year with activities to keep you entertained and boat rides to explore and discover. Book online
11 Raring2go! 14 – 7 Jan The Three Billy Goats Gruff Chichester Festival TheatreDirected by Chichester Festival Theatre’s new Artistic Director Justin Audibert and featuring music and lyrics by Olivier award-winning composers Stiles and Drewe (Mary Poppins, Honk!), this magical, fairy-tale show is the perfect first musical for young families. Book online 16 -31 The Jungle Book Chichester Festival TheatreThis Christmas experience Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book like never before, as our brand-new adaptation by Sonali Bhattacharyya spins into exciting, pulsating life – featuring original songs by Ruth Chan written especially for Chichester Festival Youth Theatre.With a huge cast of characters from the formidable snake Kaa and laughing jackal Tabaqui, to Ikki the gossiping porcupine and Mao the strutting peacock, this beloved tale is a coming of age story about the desire for freedom that beats in the heart of every child. Book online 16 & 17 Christmas Market The Thomas A Becket WorthingCome and enjoy all things festive, Mulled wine, food, stalls, music and a Santa’s grotto. A fun filled day out for the whole family! 11-5pm 18 HAF Funded Christmas Activity Day with Home-Start Arun Worthing & Adur The Guide Hall Penhill Road Lancing A day of celebrations with art, craft and games, suitable for ages 5-11. 9.30-1.30pm Free places available with a HAF code. To book your places please visite their website: ,haf.bookinglab.co.uk/westsussex/37147/login 31 New Year’s Eve Disco Extravaganza The Factory Live Worthing Your children can celebrate New Year's Eve in style. Our DJ will be playing a selection of the best songs of the year. As the clock approaches 1pm we will have a mock count down and celebrate the new year early! Leaving you enough time to get the kids home, in bed and ready to celebrate yourself! 1-3pm Entry price covers EVERYTHING for the children including; Facepainting, Hula Hooping, Giant Parachute, Giant Balloons, Games, Snow Machine, Baby Play Zone with tents cushions and toys, all other prizes and giveaways and of course a massive finale with the BIG NYE COUNTDOWN! Snap up tickets while you can www.dinkidisco.co.uk JANUARY 28 Can Bears Ski? Ropetackle Arts Centre ShorehamWith a set inspired by Polly Dunbar’s stunning illustrations, puppetry and music, Pied Piper Theatre Company are delighted to be working with Paula Garfield and Deafinitely Theatre to bring this beautiful story to the stage. Duration: 50 mins. This play is highly visual with an integrated cast of both hearing and deaf actors, easily accessible for all children age 3+ and their families.This accessible play will be in spoken English and British Sign Language.To book call 01273 464440 FEBRUARY 14 Long Nose Puppets: Out Of The Hat Ropetackle Arts Centre This is a story of friendship and magic, full to the brim with lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez that will have everyone joining in! A spectacular theatre experience for all ages, especially 2-8 year olds! Duration 40 minutes. 11am and 2pm.To book call 01273 464440 15-18 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt Chichester Festival Theatre Join our intrepid family of adventurers and their musical dog on a quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes, plenty of adventure and a few surprises along the way. Book online 17 Kid’s Workshop Christmas Card Making Worthing MuseumCreate your very own Christmas cards with tutor Nina Lebanidze.We will start with inspiration and end with love creating hearty Christmas cards to send festive joy to those we love! Let the spirit of Christmas warm the homes of your loved ones through cards that you will make with your own hands with all sincerity. 11.30-1.30pm. For ages 7+ To book call 01903 206206 20 Kid’s Workshop Christmas Decorations and Crafts Worthing Museum This is a family event which gives you the chance to make your own unique Christmas decorations for your home and tree using paper, as well as natural and recycled materials.There will be lots of inspiring ideas and help for those trying a new craft or two.This workshop is great fun for all the family! Have a peek at some Christmas decorations from the past from our collection. 11-12.30pm For ages 5-7 Please do visit www.raring2go.co.uk/worthing for more family events local to you, which is updated on a regular basis
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