This months highlights - July 2025
A pick of a few of the activity & events in and around Portslade from this website.
In Portslade
Free history talks - supported by Heritage Fund:
To book your free space and further details on locations, please email: freshstartsussex@hotmail.co.uk
Visit and tour of The Keep county historical archives. July 12th at 10am If you are new to history research, or even a seasoned campaigner, this backstage tour of the county archives will inspire you to dig deeper. Led by Suzanne Rose, University of Sussex.
Using Ancestry to research your family tree. July 19th at 10am. Using Ancestry can be confusing and frustrating. This one-hour course will set you on your way with simple tips and research techniques to trace your family tree or house history on Ancestry, plus other on-line resources. Led by Amber Shepherd, local amateur history researcher.
To book your free space and further details on locations, please email: freshstartsussex@hotmail.co.uk
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Lots of free community activities planned for this year organised by Easthill Park cafe. Booking essential via the cafe (CAFE OPENING HOURS: WEEKDAYS: 2:30PM - 5:00PM (Half term: 12-5pm) SATURDAY: 9:00AM - 5:00PM. SUNDAYS: CLOSED).
Portslade Science Fair on 5th July 2025 at 11am-3pm near Easthill Park Cafe, Portslade. A free, outdoor event run by researchers at the University of Sussex. Their aim is to spark excitement in a range of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) topics with activities and demonstrations. See the sun through a special solar telescope, extract DNA from fruit, see the robot hand plus more science based activities. For more information go to sussex.ac.uk/portsladesciencefair
Cake baking sessions for kids for 6-11 year olds. Free baking classes for kids at the Easthill Park Community Cafe. Children will have the opportunity to bake and creatively decorate their own cupcakes under the supervision of experienced instructors. Date left: July 12th 1pm to 2pm . (8 spaces per session.)
Children's art classes - For 6-11 year olds Classes are led by instructors from Cygnet's Brighton Art School. Dates: July 26th, August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, or 30th or September 13th. Midday to 1pm. Only 10 spaces available per session. Booking essential via the cafe
Booking essential via the cafe (CAFE OPENING HOURS: WEEKDAYS: 2:30PM - 5:00PM (Half term: 12-5pm) SATURDAY: 9:00AM - 5:00PM. SUNDAYS: CLOSED).
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St Mary's Primary School Summer Fair 4th July at 3-5pm. Fun for the whole family. Church Road, Portslade.
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St Nicolas C of E Primary School Summer Fair 5th July at 11am - 2pm. BBQ, games, raffle, face painting, entertainment & much more. Locks Hill, Portslade.
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Benfield Primary School Summer Fair, Old Shoreham Road, Portslade from 3.15-5pm on Friday 11th July. Rainbow Tombola, pre-loved stalls, refreshments, lots of fun & games and more. Free entry.
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The Friends of Vale Park will once again be running their lovely and popular Art in the Park event at Vale Park, Portslade on Saturday 12th July 2025 11am-1pm. FREE. All materials supplied. Come along for this lovely, relaxing activity and maybe even meet some of your neighbours!
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The Tone Rangers Choir Summer Concert on Saturday the 12th of July 7pm. They will be celebrating the end of term with a beautiful concert and party. Bring your own booze and dancing shoes for end of night boogie. To book tickets go to ticketsource.co.uk/tone-rangers-choir
Across the borders of Portslade
Fishersgate
COMMUNITY CLOSET - BRING . SWAP . SMILE. A pre-loved 0-16 years clothes swap event. You can now bring your swaps with you to each event and they will be exchanged for tokens whilst you browse and enjoy a cuppa. Entry includes tea, coffee and biscuits. Next events- Thursday 17th July 19:00-20:30 . Friday 18th July 10:00-13:30 at the Gateway Hub, Gardner Road, Fishersgate, BN41 1PN. Please message if you need a collection and are between Lancing and Hove, or to find out more of what the Gateway Hub does go to thegatewayhub.org
Hove
The Gather Inn Craft fair on Saturday 5th July at 11am - 4pm. Aromatherapy, jewellery, paintings, toys, home decor & much more plus food & drink available at the Gather Inn, 330 Kingsway, Hove, BN3 4LW.
Shoreham
Shoreham Star Trail is a film character hunt around Shoreham town centre. Saturday 19th July, 10am to 1pm, East Street, Shoreham-By-Sea. All families that complete the trail will be entered into a prize draw! To register, email info@adurspecialneedsproject.org.uk, or just turn upon the day. Event entry is £5.00 for up to 2 children accompanied by 1 or 2 adults. Open to children and adults of all ages. As well as the Star Trail there will also be face painting and a raffle.
Southwick
Southwick Classic Car Show supporting Save Madeira Terraces on Sunday 13th July at Champion House, 9 Southdown Road, BN42 4FT. £5 raffle, bar, food, table top sale and enjoy the fab cars, of course. Free to come in - the kids will enjoy it too.
School holiday clubs
Hove
Summer Skate Clubs at the King Alfred every Tuesday & Thursday from 29th July to 21st August. 1-4pm. Perfect for beginners & improvers aged 5 - 15 to learn core skills, tricks and ramp riding in a fun, safe and supportive environment before hitting public skateparks
For further information or to book please visit us at: Bookwhen.com/levelskateclub
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Summer Adventure Camp at Cardinal Newman are registered with Ofsted to take children aged 6+ who will enjoy being outside and having an adventure with other children, a willingness to have a go and to support other children in having fun and being adventurous is a must. SAC offer 4 Adventures:
- Junior Adventures is for children (age 6-12) where parents pay by card or childcare voucher.
- HAF Adventures is for children (age 6-16) on Benefit related Free School Meals - the council pay.
- SEND Adventures is a 1:1 provision for children (age 6-16) with an EHCP or recognised SEND - the council pay
- Leadership Adventures (age 13-16)is where parents pay by card or childcare voucher.
August dates, but book now in July if you haven't already. To book go to: summeradventurecamp.co.uk
Dolphin Tails Swimming School's Summer Holiday Crash Course at Hangleton Primary School is the perfect way to boost your child's swimming skills in just one week! Whether your child is just starting out or wants to build more confidence in the water, we’ve got a course for them! Course 1: 28th July – 1st August or Course 2: 4th – 8th August. Times: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Small group sizes 1-2-1 & 2-2-1 lessons available. Friendly, experienced instructors. Limited spaces – BOOK NOW at dolphintails.co.uk Held at Hangleton Primary School, Hove.
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Other possible providers of holiday clubs are below. Availability unknown.
BEE WILD HOLIDAY CLUB. A woodland kindergarten site at Foredown Woods, open for children from 4-8 years old during the school holidays. Starts 9.30am-3pm for a day of adventure and play in nature, nurtured by Forest School practitioners. For cooking over a campfire, making friends, learning new skills, getting muddy, getting active and getting creative in the fresh air. Please note, at the moment the spaces for 3-year-olds are only available to children who already attend the kindergarten. All children aged 4 - 8 are welcome. Click here for more details on their website
Junior Adventurers Club Holiday club:
Peter Gladwin Primary School. Click here for website
Portslade
Peter Gladwin May holiday Club run by Junior Adventures Group. Go to Junioradventuresgroup.co.uk
Hove
Cardinal Newman School take children aged 6+ who will enjoy being outside and having an adventure with other children, a willingness to have a go and to support other children in having fun and being adventurous is a must. SAC offer 3 Adventures: Junior Adventures is for children (age 6-12) where parents pay by card or childcare voucher.
HAF adventures is for children (age 6-16) on Benefit related Free School Meals - the council pay.
SEND Adventures is a 1:1 provision for children (age 6-16) with an EHCP or recognised SEND - the council pay
Various dates in August 2025 ready to be booked here; https://summeradventurecamp.co.uk/cardinal-newman-school
The Outdoor Project Holiday Clubs. CAMPING HACKS Gear up for the best camping trip ever! Learn to set up a tent, start a fire, whittle sticks, cook over a campfire, & play popular camping games from around the world. Master these top camping hacks & become a pro camper ready for the ultimate summer adventure! To book theoutdoorproject
Dolphin Tails Swimming School's Summer Holiday Crash Course at Hangleton Primary School is the perfect way to boost your child's swimming skills in just one week! Whether your child is just starting out or wants to build more confidence in the water, we’ve got a course for them! Course 1: 28th July – 1st August or Course 2: 4th – 8th August. Times: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Small group sizes 1-2-1 & 2-2-1 lessons available. Friendly, experienced instructors. Limited spaces – BOOK NOW at dolphintails.co.uk Held at Hangleton Primary School, Hove.