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:
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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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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POTTERY CLASSES (for adults) - 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 26th of July at 9:30 am
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.
Across the borders of Portslade
Brighton
Art Club at Brighton Museum for ages 5-13 (children must be accompanied by an adult) Tuesdays 29 July & 12 August at BRIGHTON MUSEUM from 10-11.30am & 2-3.30pm. £7, members £6 (or 3 tickets for £15, members £12).
Take inspiration from the museum collection in their art & craft workshops. Themes include Food and Drink and Zine Making. To book go to brightonmuseums.org.uk
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
Portslade
Summer Holiday Football Fun (4 - 13yrs)
ACE Football Academy Holiday Camps at Portslade Sports Centre ⚽ Professional Coaching – Expert training in a safe and well-organised environment. 💪 Skill & confidence boost – Improve football skills, build self-confidence, and develop teamwork. 👬 Make new friends – A great opportunity to connect with other young players. 😃 Fun & engaging atmosphere for boys & girls aged 4 to 13, of all skill levels. 🌦️ Indoor facilities available – sessions run regardless of weather conditions. 🏅 Medal or Giveaway for all participants completing the camp duration. ✅ Top-quality coaching staff 🎓 UEFA/FA qualified coaches 🛡️ DBS checked ⛑️ Emergency first aid & safeguarding certified 💰 Affordable Pricing – Limited spaces available! ⏳ Early booking recommended – Secure your child’s place today here Holiday Football Camps – Ace Football Academy
WEEK 1 - Wed 23rd July 2025 - Fri 25th July 2025
WEEK 2 - Tue 29th July 2025 - Thu 31st July 2025
Week 3, 4 & 5 in August. Go to their website to book here Holiday Football Camps – Ace Football Academy
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.