Sussex family Spring Fair

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Enjoy a fun filled day at Sussex Family Spring Fair on Saturday 18th May 2013. The fun starts at 10am -3pm,  at the Charmandean Centre, Forest Road, Worthing. Something for the whole family including a great mix of over 50 stallholders selling fantastic handmade items, kids fashion, interior designs, gifts, cakes, toys, jewellery and more. Simply stylish items and inspiring ideas for your home or garden you won’t find on the high street!

Special guest Potty the Pirate is providing live entertainment including a Magic show, Puppet show and walkabout entertainment.

For more information visit http://www.sussexfamilyfairs.co.uk

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  • Face painting
  • Bouncy castle
  • Competitions
  • Walkabout balloon modelling entertainment
  • Over 50 stalls

An all round exciting family day out!

Sussex Family Christmas Fair Extravaganza…2nd December 2012

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Sussex Family Christmas Fair

Make sure you pencil in your diary the 2nd December for the Sussex Family Christmas Fair Extravaganza. At the Charmandean Centre, Worthing. The event organisers Sussex Family Fairs, are in festive heaven as they plan this exciting event. With over 50 stalls there will be something for all the family, where you can shop all your heart content. For this Christmas must haves, gifts, fashion, toys, interiors, festive food and drink, homemade designs you won’t find on the high street and loads more!

The kiddies will be equally pleased with Santa paying a visit at his Grotto. Every child that visits Santa will receive a lovely gift and sticker! Plus kids crafty workshops and face painting.

The Charmandean Centre has gone through a 3/4 million investment which make this a lovely venue for this event. There is an on site cafe serving light food and refreshments.  Ample free parking.

Entry £2  for adults – £1.50 for seniors – Kids go free when accompanied by an adult.

So if you fancy a great day out with all the family and mulled wine! Get in the festive spirit at the Sussex Family Christmas Fair!

See you there!

Findon Sheep Fair

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We took a lovey walk up our village in Findon and was surprised by the mass of crowds and events going on at this years annual Findon Sheep fair.

Apart from the scotching heat and unwelcomed sunburn on my neck, a lovely day was had by all! Image

Demonstrations were running all day, but we managed to capture the Morris dancers, Sheep Shearing and Falconry.
A good selection of food stalls, including chinese which had the longest queue. My hubby was in that one.
Craft stalls in the marque, funfair entertainment, small holding animals and allMorris Dancers - Findon Sheep Fair - Sussex Mums for FREE! Great family day out! Looking forward to next years!

Sussex streets come alive with the Olympic Torch

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Broadwater Green WorthingGreat to so many crowds catching a glimpse of the Olympic Torch in Broadwater, Worthing today. Though my older two son’s was more distracted by the queues outside KFC. It was an amazing occasion to capture a moment you may only experience in one lifetime!

It was good for the kids to see grown ups moved to tears with hugs and kisses going round. My youngest suggested we should drive up to Hove, to see the Olympic torch all over again!

Picture shown is us arriving at Broadwater Green in Worthing.

Camping in Sussex

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You have the best of both worlds when you consider camping in Sussex. Discover the South Downs amazing rural landscape and the great beaches along the coast.
Check out great places to go camping in Sussex


Blackberry Wood

Situated in north Ditching, Sussex, Blackberry wood offers 20 pitches surrounded by private woodland. Bring your own tent or hire their unique retro, gypsy caravans or holiday bus.
All the usual facilities are on offer, hot showers, toilets and washing up areas. Dogs are welcome but must be on a lead.
Summer fates for camping are £5 for your tent. Plus £9 for adults, children are half price and under 3s go free. Bookings for the other accommodation including the Holiday bus are from £70 per night.

Check website for the latest information and details about camping at Blackberry Wood.
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Washington Caravan and Camping Park

A friend of mine regularly visits this park because the staff are very friendly and the facilities are at a high standard. Washington Caravan and Camping Park is nestled near Storrington and  Steyning. Local attractions include Fishbourne Palace, Petworth Park and Weald & Downland open air Museum. The park offers 21 hard standing pitches for caravans and camper vans. Plus 80 pitches for tents. 23 electric hook ups is also available.

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Sheepcote Valley Caravan Park

Popular site located just 2 miles outside central Brighton. Local attractions include, the Royal Pavilion, the lanes, North Laines, Brighton Pier, Sea life centre, Volks Railway, Brighton Pier and many more…

Sheepcote Valley owns over 17 acres of land, housing a total of 269  pitches. These include: 86 hard standing, 12 serviced and 80 tent pitches. Open all year to members and non – members of the caravan club. Facilities include: Baby, parent and toddler washrooms, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi access, toilets and showers, disabled facilities, electric hook ups, dog walks and many more.

For the latest pitch prices and for more site information. Visit website

Sussex Tipi Holidays

Beautifully furnished tipis situated near Rye East Sussex. American style theme, with rugs, cushions and everything you need  for a well equipped get away. Cook on your own wood fire, enjoy showers and a holiday under canvas.

Prices range from £180 for two nights for two. Visit website for the latest seasonal rates that apply and more information.

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What to pack camping with kids

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My family and I kind of stumbled upon camping when we wanted to extend our short break at centre pacs. We struggled to find any accomodation at short notice for a family of six and the kids seemed to nags us to go camping.

As I trawled the internet to find out what to pack for camping, I pretty much brought most things mentioned. However we are planning a proper camping break in Cornwall this year and I have decided to compile a list of items I wished I had packed!

Apart from the usual essentials like a tent! I am going to add a few more must haves on the list, which would have made my first camping experience more pleasureable.

You can pick up great camping essentials at Camping World

Essential items

  • Family tent
  • Groundsheet
  • Hammer
  • Sleeping bags
  • Inflatable  mats or Sleeping mattress
  • Pillows
  • Windbreak
  • Folding chairs
  • Folding chairs for the kids too
  • Gas stove and cylinder
  • Corkscrew and bottle opener
  • Whistling kettle
  • Cutlery
  • Non – stick deep sided frying pan
  • Small saucepan
  • Hand and bath towels. ( Pack as many as you can)
  • First aid kit
  • Gaffer tape ( Can fix broken polls, tears in tents)
  • Dust pan and brush
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Cool box
  • Plastic collapsing water carrier

Consumables

  • Kitchen roll
  • Loo roll
  • Foil
  • Washing up liquid
  • Pack a discloth and pan scourer
  • Bin bags and spare carrier bags
  • Tea, coffee, or hot chocolate sachets ( I can’t travel without my Mint Tea)
  • Sun screen, before and after sun
  • Insect repellant
  • Citronella candles ( Keep the bugs away)
  • UHJ Milk
  • Baby / wet wipes
  • Disinfectant hand wash
  • Shower gel
  • Soap
  • Spare batteries and bulbs

Must haves

  • Blankets ( Wash and pack some old ones, ideal if the little ones feel a bit cold at night)
  • Cut costs by using those shower gel gift sets you got for Christmas.
  • Collapsing plastic crates. ( Ideal for packing food, toys or clothes. Keeping the tent tidy)
  • Picnic rugs ( Handy for the beach, park or in your tent. I pack some under the sleeping mattresses in the bedrooms to insulate any heat)
  • If you have the space, let the kids take one small ruck sack each and pack their favourite game consoles, puzzles, books etc
  • We didn’t have an electric hook up on our last camping trip and though it was August it was cold in the evening. So I won’t be without my heater.

Food

Buy food as you arrive, rather than have food weltering in the heat on your journey. Most campsites have a shop, which stocks most perishables including, fresh food, butter, milk, beer and wine. Others even offer sausages and burgers or have their own cafe!

If you want something more adventurous, shop local and consider creating a menu list. Pick these up on your way to camp.

It’s a great idea to cook ahead and freeze one of your favourite meals. Pack in a cool box, which should be defrosted as you arrive. All you have to do is heat it up and relax.

Don’t forget to take, herbs, spices, garlic, ginger or gravy granules.

  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Cereal

Sussex Family Fairs Christmas fair sponsored by Asda Ferring

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Over 67+ Stalls will be bustling with Christmas delights and gifts for all the family. At the Sussex Family Christmas Fair on Charmandean Centre, Forest Road, Worthing this Sunday 2nd December 10.30am until 4pm

Organised by Sussex Family Fairs, visitors will be able to sample Asda’s Christmas Food range of tasty mince pies, Yule logs, cakes, jams, preserves and lots more. Bolney Wine Estate will be showcasing their wines, ideal for something special on Christmas Day or for the new year celebrations . Tasty cupcakes from The Blue Moon Company. Plus Portuguese Gourmet food hampers from Micarmo Gourmet.
 
The little ones can enjoy making something festive with our FREE arts and crafts, next to Moodles Craft stand.
Tasty sweets from Sweet Temptations, Toys,  games, puzzles, puppets, children clothing, and lots more too! Happy Pickles are offering quality stocking fillers for babies and children. Take a look at Pink Chillies stand with their elephant character based products.

Meet Santa at his Grotto! Every child (while stocks last) will receive a gift from Santa.Your little ones can have a professional photograph with Santa by David from Why What Where photography. Opps… forgot to mention we have glitter face painting too!
 
Look your best this Christmas  
Martina from the professional makeup Academy will be providing mini vintage Hair and makeup for the event, amazing luxury home made products by Twinkle Bee Cottage. Plus Avon, Body Shop and lots more beauty gifts on offer. Scarves, knitwear, stylish jewellery and handbags, simply gift ideas you won’t find on the high street!

Let your home come alive this Christmas with homemade Christmas decorations, wreaths, floral gift displays by Joanna May Florals, design led home ware and interior gift accessories by Scott and Sheriff.  Hand painted heat resistant table ware, kitchenware, candles, Christmas Bunting, vintage gift products, glassware, art, paintings and woodcrafts by local artists including Peter Brown Turner. Plus you have to take a look at the amazing satin cushions by Cottage Crafts..
 
And many more exciting festive stalls to help you find the perfect gift this Christmas.
 
Plus…Christmas Raffle with all raffle donations to Worthing Hospital children’s ward
Adsa Ferring are offering two FREE Christmas hampers worth over £100, plus beautiful silver pendant jewellery from Springfield Gems.

The venue has a bar, cafe serving food & refreshments and free parking. Just follow the link for directions to the fair. Bring your friends, family or grandparents…
For more information visit http://www.sussexfamilychristmasfair.co.uk