July 2025 highlights
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:
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
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.
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).
Starting in May, these include:
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.
Across the borders of Portslade
Hove
Do you want more understanding about online safety and scams? Join Hangleton & Knoll's workshop to find out more. Gain better awareness of online safety issues, recognise online scams, learn how to use Facebook Marketplace and PayPal, recognise different types of fraud. It's at Friday 4th July 11am-2pm at St Richard's Community Centre, Egmont Road, Hove, BN3 7FP. To book your place email: hakit@hkproject.org.uk or tel: 07422 665761 and speak to David Purkiss
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.
School holiday clubs
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
Whilst we try to check details on a regular basis, we are not liable for any sudden changes from the providers listed
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