This months highlights - August 2025
A pick of a few of the activity & events in and around Portslade from this website.
In Portslade
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Easthill Park Cafe are holding various events and courses throughout the summer;
Children's art classes - For 6-11 year olds Classes are led by instructors from Cygnet's Brighton Art School. Dates: 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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POTTERY CLASSES - at the Easthill Park cafe. The free sessions are led by an experienced teacher and use airdry materials - all skill levels are welcome and the classes are extremely beginner friendly.
Dates: Fully booked but Easthill Park Cafe (Portslade People) are creating a waiting list to see if they can provide more due to popularity.
Saturday 2nd of August at 9:30 am
Saturday 9th of August at 9:30 am
Booking essential via the Easthill Park cafe, or email at portsladepeople@aol.co.uk.
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Summer Fair on the 2nd August. Stalls, raffle and refreshments at South Portslade Community Centre.
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Summer Fete on Saturday 9th August at Portslade Village Centre, Courthope Road 12-4pm. Free entry. Bouncy Castle, BBQ party, live music and arena displays, stalls selling gifts & treats, an ice cream van and more to be confirmed. Held by the Nautical Training Corps.
Across the borders of Portslade
Fishersgate
Shoreham
Southwick
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
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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.