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Shoreham-By-Sea

Worthing

Lancing


Arundel

Horsham

Chichester

Tangmere

Littlehampton

Bognor Regis

Crawley

Haywards Heath

Burgess Hill

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Shoreham-By-Sea


  • Church of the Good Shepherd, Kings Walk BN43 5LF
    Lambs Tales Weekly in term time every Wednesday at 1:45 till 3pm, Toys and activities for the children, refreshments and time to chat. Contact info: Miriam Kelly 01273 440141 or ring 01273 453768

  • Kingston Buci Family Centre, Middle Road BN43 6GA
    Baby Play time Tuesdays 10:30 term time
    Rhyme Time Thursday 1:15
    Toy library Tuesdays 9:30 - 11 and Fridays 11-12:30
    Stay and Play Weds. 9:15-11:15
    All session are Free. £2 charge to join toy library, contact 01273 467998

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Worthing
  • Queen Street Church Centre, Queen Street BN14 7BL.
    Tadpoles Every Wednesday 10 - 11:30am term time only, no entrance fee, 50p for refreshments, contact Jenny Smith 07946746225.


  • Offington Park Methodist Church, South Farm Road BN14 7TN.
    Getaway Club Every Monday and Weds. 10:15-11:45am term time only.

  • Elim Penticostal Church, Glynn Owen Centre, South Farm Road BN14 7AP
    Parents and Pre-school children
    Fridays 10-12 term time only. Working closely with St. Lawrence Surgery. Regular visits from health visitors, oral health etc., refreshments available, contact Andrew 07803086916.

  • River of Life, 19a Broadwater Road BN14 8HT
    The Ark Church related programme, Every Monday term time only 9:45 - 11am, coffee and biscuits, contact Denise 01903 215915.

  • St. Matthew's Church, Tarring Road
    TOTS Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11:30 term time only, chat, drinks, play, toys, singing, craft. Car park available, contact Mrs. Mary Parish 01903 236 909.

  • St. Matthew's Church, Tarring Road
    Little Fish Wednesdays 10 - 11:30am term time only, an activity for under 5's and their parents, short bible story and prayer, singing, craft and themed play. Refreshments at 10am, storytime at 10:30am. Car park available, contact Mrs. Mary Parish 01903 236 909.

  • St. Matthew's Church, Tarring Road
    SNAPS SNAPS is a drop in support group for the parents of children with special needs. Come with any under-5 child, come alone, or bring a friend. car parking and cake!  On the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month in term time, 9.30 - 11.30, contact Mary Parish on 01903 236909 for further details.
  • Old Palace, Glebe Road, Tarring, BN14 7PF
    St Andrew's Mother and Toddler Group Wednesdays 1.30pm-3.00pm Term time only, newborn to 4yrs, £1.20, Contact Peta O'Brien on 01903 201596
  • West Worthing Baptist Church, South Street, Tarring
    Sparrows Wednesday mornings, 60p, 01903 212760
  • Broadwater Baptist Church, Dominion Road BN14 8HT
    Jack in the Box Every Wednesday 10 - 11:45 am, term time only, for birth to 4 years, £1.50 per family, large baby area, toys and activities, singing and craft, coffee and biscuits and juice, contact 07775 750456

  • East Worthing Baptist Church, Pendine Avenue, East Worthing BN11 2NA
    Cupcakes toddler group Mondays 10am - 12 noon, runs through the holidays, £1 per adult, wonderful crafts, teas, coffee, snacks, juice and biccie provided for babes, tuc shop, great baby toys and snuggle nest, lots of toys and lots of fun, sales table/rail, lovely large clean open space, baby changing facilities and clean toilet facilities. Contact 01903 230778 or 820876 and Speak to Sam or Sarah.

  • Durrington Community Centre, New Road, Durrington, BN13 3PB
    New Beginnings Toddler Group Wednesdays 9.45am-11.30am Term time only, newborn - 4 years, £1.25
    Contact Beverly Rayner 01903 260838

  • St Symthorians Church, Durrington Hill, Durrington
    St Symthorians Church Pram & Toddler Group
    Tuesdays & Fridays 10-11:30am term time and half terms. 70p per family, baby area, crafts, toys, singing, coffee shop open.


  • Worthing Football Club, Woodside Road BN14 7HQ
    Jubilee Tots
    Jubilee Tots run by Mums from Jubilee Community Church Worthing, Tuesdays 10 - 11.30am,(term-time only)  stimulating age appropriate play and craft,music and movement for the under 4s. Friendly group with lovely coffee and cakes. Different activities for children and Mums every week. Plus things to pamper parents  manicures, massage, gardening tips and more ! An oasis in the middle of a busy week!! £1.50 contribution, contact Ali Beal via -Jubilee office 01903 821921
    "really friendly group - lots for tots and lovely atmoshere. Good cakes and Ali plays the guitar at music time! Highly recommend."

  • Tabernacle Church, 64 Chapel Road BN11 1BN
    Cameo Baby & Toddler Group
    Wednesdays 10.15am-11.45am, term time only, newborn - 4 years, Contact Sally Hughes 01903 236542

  • The Pavillion Field Place, The Boulevard BN13 1NP
    Sunshine Toddler Group Fridays 6.45am-11.30am, term time only, newborn - 3 years

  • Holy Trinity Hall, Holy Trinity Church, 21 Gratwicke Road BN11 4BH
    10am Club
    Mondays 10.00am-11.45am, newborn - 5 years, 50p, Free play, cooking, story time, singing, crafts, Contact Deirdre Schnaar 01903 202433

  • Maybridge Community Church, The Strand BN12 6DR
    Take a Break Toddler Group
    Thursdays 10am-11.30am Term time only, newborn - 4 years, 50p per child (maximum £1 per family), Enjoy creative play, craft activities, singing, refreshments and new friendships in a welcoming environment. Contact Maybridge Community Church on 01903 700522

  • Queens Street Church, Queen Street BN14 7BL
    Pram Club Mother & Toddler Group
    Wedns 10.00am-11.30am, term time only, newborn - 4 years, Free (charge for tea and coffee), Contact Jenny Smith 01903 213359

  • The Salvation Army Welcome Inn, 11 Crescent Road BN11 1RL
    Welcome Inn Parent & Toddler Group
    Wednesdays 10.00am-12.00pm, newborn - 4 years, 50p. Free play and refreshments, Runs during school holidays, Contact 01903 234497

  • Goring United Reformed Church, Shaftesbury Avenue, Goring by Sea BN12 4EA
    The Ark Baby & Toddler Group Thursdays 9.15am-11.15am Term time only, newborn to 4yrs, 50p per family, Contact Hilary Redman on 01903 260568

  • Goring United Reformed Church, Shaftesbury Avenue, Goring by Sea (opposite Worthing Leisure Centre)
    Twins and Triplets Club Every Friday 10 - 11:30am, £2 per family (WATT members) £2.50 for non members, Contact Michelle on 01903201390

  • Bury Drive Methodist Church, Bury Drive, Goring by Sea
    The Parent and Toddler/baby group Tuesday mornings, 9.30-11.30, friendly environment, drink and chat plenty of toys/art and crafts to entertain the little ones

  • All Saint's Church, Cissbury Drive, Findon Valley
    All Saint's Church Playgroup, meets Mondays in termtime from 10:15am to 12 noon in the Donald Rose room at the back of the church hall. Newborn to 4 years, £1 per family. Tea, coffee and snacks for children included.

  • Village Hall, Findon High street , Findon
    Findon Village Lambs Tails Playgroup, Thursdays 10-12noon. Unlimited Tea, coffee and healthy snacks for children, crafts and other organised activities, events/visiting speakers for the adults. Grandparents welcome. Contact 01903 872599.

  • Findon Children & Family Centre, Vale Avenue, Findon BN14 0DB
    Play & Stay Session, Mondays 1 - 2:30pm, telephone 01903 270455

  • Worthing, Various venues in and around Worthing
    Worthing Dads, Worthing Dads is a no fees, flexible group
    of dads with children under 5 who get together on weekdays in
    various local locations.Worthing Dads is the alternative for stay
    at home dads in Worthing. The group of Worthing Dads regularly attend the
    mainstream groups and sessions organised in the local area so you
    no longer need to feel out of place being the only dad at a
    playgroup. Worthing Dads also meet outside of the regular local groups for
    park visits, picnics, rainy day DVDs, day trips, walks and
    sporting events. For more information and to contact Worthing Dads, please visit www.worthingdads.co.uk

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Lancing
  • Sompting Community Association, Loose Lane, Sompting BN15 0BG
    Sompting Toddler Group
    Mondays 9.30am-11.30am, term time only, newborn - 4 years , £1, contact Sompting Association 01903 208824/211652

  • St Peter's Church, Bowness Avenue, Sompting
    St Peter's Church Weds 9:45-11:45am, £1.50 per adult, children free. Tea/coffee/juice and biscuits, toys and activities, contact Nicky on 07952 439501 or Tina on 07956 981604

  • St James' Church Hall, Mill Road
    St James' Mother Toddler & Baby Club
    Monday afternoons 1.30pm-3.30pm, term time, £1 per family, Contact Joan Carr 01903 762652 / Parish Office 01903 750286

  • Guide Hall, Penhill Road
    Penhill Playgroup's Toddler Group Penhill Playgroup welcomes all parents/carers to come along to the Toddler Group, Tuesday & Friday afternoons 12.30- 2.30, £1.30 for first child and 60p extra for additional children, refreshments, toys, playdough, puzzles, trains, outside play area, ride on toys, drawing, books, sandpit, crafts, Contact Elizabeth Mellish 01903 767513

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Arundel
  • The Lodge, next to Arundel District Hospital, Chichester Road BN18
    Parent & Baby Group
    Weds 11:00-12:30, newborn - 1 year, FREE.
    Contact Suzy Portway Health Visitor 01903 884519

  • Arundel Scout Hut BN18
    Parent & Baby Group
    Weds 10-11.45, 1 year - 5 years, £1.50 first child and 50p each additional child, Contact Suzy Portway Health Visitor 01903 884519


 

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Horsham
  • North Heath Hall, St Marks Lane, off North Heath Lane RH12 5PU
    Tootle Teds Music Club
    Fridays 9:45 and 10:45 term time.
    Summer holiday sessions Wednesdays 10am (2007) Fun and friendly music and singing newborn to 5 years. Refreshments included. £4 half price for additional siblings.

  • St Leonard's Church, Cambridge Road
    Friday Funtime
    Fridays 10 - 11:45am term time. A weekly themed play and rhyme sessions for under 5's and their carers. Healthy snack and tea/coffee available. £1.50 voluntary contribution, contact 01403 259852.

  • St Leonard's Church, Cambridge Road
    St. Leonard's Parent & Toddler Group
    Mondays 10 - 11:30am term time. Tea/coffee and juice and biscuits. Birth to 4years 11 months. £1 per adult, 20p per child, contact Terry on 01403 267225.

 

 

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Chichester
  • Swanfield Community Centre, Swanfield Drive PO19 6GH
    St Pancreas Parent & Toddler Drop In
    Mondays 10.00am-11.30am, newborn - 5 years, FREE, free play, arts & crafts, music time and refreshments. Contact Karen 01243 785144

  • St Paul’s Church, Church Side PO19 6FT
    Cherubs
    Monday 10am – 11.30am Term-time only, newborn - 5 years , 50p.
    Contact Hilary Smith 01243 537236

  • Chichester Baptist Church, Sherborne Road PO19 3AW
    Acorns
    Tuesdays, 10am, newborn - 5 years, FREE. Contact Christine Price 01243 782582

  • St Peters Church, High Street, Selsey PO20 OSH
    St Peters Mother and Toddler Group
    Thursdays 9.30am-12.00pm, newborn - 5 years, 50p. Contact Claire Hawkins 01243 602786

  • St Richards Church, Parish Room, Crawley Road, PO19 1XB
    St Richards R C Parent & Toddler Group
    Wednesdays 10.00am-11.30am, newborn - 3 years, FREE. Contact 01243 782343

  • Bosham Village Hall, Walton Lane, Bosham PO18
    Bosham Mother & Toddler Group
    Thursdays 10.00am-11.30am. Term time only, 3 months - 4 years, £1.50 Free play, separate baby area, arts and crafts, dressing up, reading corner. Contact Rachel Goldsmith 01243 576928

  • Tangmere Primary School, Bishops Road, Tangmere PO20 2JB
    Tangmere Baby & Toddler Group
    Tuesdays 10.30 – 12.30, newborn - 5 years, FREE, free play. Contact Claire 01243 778950

  • Donnington Parish Hall, Stockbridge Gardens, Donnington P019 8QT
    Donnington Baby & Toddler Group
    Weds 9.30 to 11.30am, open during school hols - older siblings are welcome, newborn - 5 years, £1.10 per family, arts & crafts, play, garden and music. Contact Emma Horton 01243 774101

  • St Johns Hall, St Johns Street PO19 1UR.
    Noah's Ark Baby & Toddler Group
    Thursday 10am – 11.30am, newborn - 5 years, 60p per family, free play, craft activity, singing, outdoor play.
    Contact Sandra Richards 01243 531437

  • North Mundham Village Hall, School Lane North Mundham.
    Little Sunbeams
    Tuesday 10:30am – 12pm term time only, 0 - 3 years, £1 per family, toys, ride-ons and singing with a leader at the end of each session. Refreshments by donation. Contact Sunbeams Preschool 01243 787671

  • Chichester Nursery, St James Road
    Grandparents & Toddlers
    Mondays 9.00 - 11.00 in the Family Room - ask at reception

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Tangmere

  • Tangmere Primary School, Bishops Road Tangmere PO20 2JB
    Tangmere Tiddlers
    Tuesdays during term time, 10.00 - 11.30am, Baby and Toddler group for parents and carers, chat, play, sing, do craft activities.  Biscuits and drink provided. Free! Contact 01243 539758.

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Littlehampton
  • Parkside Church, 1 St Floras Road BN17 6BD
    Paradise Adult & Toddler Group
    Mondays 1.30pm-3.30pm, newborn - 4 years £1, Contact Julie Blanchett 01903 714670

  • The Scout Hall, Church Road, Rustington
    Kiddywinks
    Fridays 9:45am - 1pm, musical toys, stories, puppets, action songs, sing and sign, lots of fun and laughter, £2 per child, contact 0798 6896368

  • St Marys Church Sprire Room, Vicarage Lane, East Preston BN16 2SP
    St Marys Pram & Toddlers
    Fridays 10.00am-11.30am, term time only, 50p
    Contact Mary Medhurst 01903 771161

  • Wickbourne Chapel, Clun Road, Wick BN17 7DZ
    Teddytots
    Tuesdays 10am-11.30am Term time only, newborn - 3 years, 1st week free,then 60p per carer, Contact Al Evans 01903 736620

  • Rustington Methodist Church, Claigmar Road, Rustington BN16 2NL
    Modern Mums Coffee Morning
    Wednesdays 10.00am-11.30am, newborn - 4 years, £1.50. This is a group for mums - babies go into a creche which is on site and is a chance for a chat and a break, Contact Sheila Marsden 01903 770415

  • Catholic Church, Vermont Drive, East Preston BN16 1JU
    Ark Toddler Group
    Mondays 10.00am-11.30am. newborn - 4 years, 60p per family, Open except for Bank Holidays, Contact Celeste Amoo 01903 778730

  • Littlehampton Baptist Church, Fitzalan Road BN17 5NY
    Rainbow Babies & Toddlers Group
    Fridays 9.30 - 11.30am Tuesday and Wednesday, term time only, contact 01903 717961.

  • Teddytots
    Wickbourne Chapel
    Contact 01903 731796

  • Stay and Play
    Wickbourne Centre
    Contact 01903 736627

  • Bumps to Six Months
    Wickbourne Centre
    Contact 01903 736627

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Bognor Regis
  • Glamis Street
    St Mary’s Baby and Toddler Group
    Contact 07786 256131

  • St Michael and All Angels Church
    SMART
    Contact 01243 862146

  • Bognor Baptist Church, 73 Victoria Drive PO21 2TD
    Bognor Baptist Church Toddler Time
    Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.30am-11.00am, newborn - 3 years, 50p per child, Contact Julie Passmore 01243 821891

  • South Bersted C Of E Primary School PO22 9PZ
    South Bersted Parent & Toddler Group
    Mondays 9.00am-11.15am, newborn - 5 years, 50p per family, Contact Nicky Fosten 01243 821678

  • St. Richard's Church, Gossamer Lane, Aldwick PO21 3AT
    St Richard's Toddlers Thursdays 2pm, term time only, newborn - 5 years, free we do have a bowl for donations towards refreshments. Contact Mrs Alison Wiggins 01243 862146

  • Brewster Fun Factory, The Esplanade
    Mainly Men parent and Toddler group (run by MIND) Mondays 10-11:45am, term time. 50p per family, supports men with children under 5 who need support for mental health needs due to stress, depression or social isolation. Activities for the children and exclusive use of the fun factory. Contact 07748714828

  • Baptist Church, Victoria Drive
    Seagulls Parent and Toddler Group (run by MIND) Weds 1:30 - 3:30pm, term time. Supports families with chidren under 5 with mental health needs including stress, post-natal depression or social isolation. Activities for children, including book bus and health visitors. Contact 07748714828

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Crawley
  • Ifield West Community Centre, Dobbins Place, Ifield West RH11 0PL
    Tiddlywinks
    Monday & Friday 10am – 12pm, newborn - 5 years, £1.50 per family, Open during school holidays for the older children as well, contact Jo Dines 01293 528860

  • St Barnabus Church Hall, Crawley Lane, Pound Hill RH10 7EB
    Worth & Pound Hill Parent and Toddler Group Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.15am-11.15am, newborn - 3 years, £1.00 per family, Families to attend only one out of the two sessions per week, Mrs Jennifer Dobson 01293 882939

  • 40 Springfield Road, Southgate RH11 8AH
    Jungle Tots Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9.30am-11.30am, newborn - 4 years, donations only, contact Alison Fletcher 01293 886619

  • St Peters Church, Ifield Road, West Green RH11 7BE
    Little Fishes Thursdays 9.30am – 11.30am, newborn - 5 years, £1
    Contact Tracey Coleman 01293 437535

  • Broadfield Childrens Centre, Creaseys Drive, Broadfield RH11 9HH
    Huggees Mondays 12.30pm-2.30pm, newborn - 5 years, FREE, a group for young parents (under 25). Free play and refreshments for the children, contact Daniel Cheesman 01293 651871

  • St Pauls Methodist Church, Woodfield Road RH10 8ER
    Chatterbox Tuesdays 1.00pm-3.00pm, term time only, newborn - 4 years, £1.50, contact Annie Brown 01293 532955

  • West Green Youth Centre, West Green Drive RH11 7EL
    Huggees Thursdays and Fridays 12.30pm-2.30pm, newborn - 5 years FREE, A group for young parents (under 25). Free play and refreshments for the children, contact Daniel Cheesman 01293 651871

  • Broadfield Community Centre, Broadfield Barton, Broadfield RH1 9BA
    Broadfield Teddy's Fridays 10am-12pm, newborn - 3 months £1, contact Broadfield Teddy's 01293 531337

  • Three Bridges Free Church, Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges RH10 1JRThree Bridges Free Church Toddler Spot Fridays 9.45am-11.30am, term time only, newborn - 4 years, 75p for one child, £1 for two or more, contact Louisa 01403 254139

  • St Leonards Church Hall, Church Road, Turners Hill RH10 4PB
    Turners Hill Mother, Baby & Toddler Group
    Thursdays 10am-12pm, newborn - 3 months, £2 per family, contact Katherine Ross 01342 719755

  • The Base Project, Bewbush Community Centre, Dorsten Square RH11 8XW
    Teddy Tots Toddler Group
    Wednesdays 9.15am-11.15am, term time only, newborn - 5 years, £1.00 per family. The BASE project (Bewbush-Action-Support-Education) works with families, children and young people. It is a befriending community project aiming to empower the community itself. Contact Daniel Cheesman 01293 651871

  • Ifield West Community Centre, Dobbins Place, Ifield West RH11 OPL
    Gingerbread Baby & Toddler Group Fridays 6pm-8pm, newborn - 12 years, £2.00 per family. Support group for lone parents. A chance to meet some new friends and for the children to socialise. Contact National Gingerbread Number 0800 0184318

  • Gossops Green Community Centre, Capel Lane RH11 8HJ
    Family Morning Weds 9-11am, £2.00 per family

  • Gossops Green Community Centre, Capel Lane RH11 8HJ
    Cheeky Monkeys Parent, Baby and Toddler Group Saturdays from 8th May 10.15 - 11.45am, 07980314425

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Haywards Heath
  • Good Shephard Church Hall, Franklins Village
    Good Shephard Church
    Mondays 9:45-11:45 am. £1, painting, crafts, singing, story time, coffee/tea/squash and biscuits, contact Sandra on 01444 457295

  • The Yews, Baltro Road
    Good Shephard Church
    Mondays 1-3:30pm. Free to Toy Library members, membership £7 per year. Arts and crafts, climbing frame, toys and puzzles plus toy library, contact 01444 452310 / 413106







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Burgess Hill
  • West End Meadows Pavilion, The Brooks RH15 8TR
    NCT Fumbles
    Every alternate Friday (next one is 6 Feb 2009) 10:30am – 11:30am. Fun music sessions for babies and toddlers, supporting Mid Sussex NCT. £2.50 per family to include tea/coffee and biscuit. 01273 835357

  • Sidney West Centre, Leylands Road RH15 8HS
    NCT Fumbles Every alternate Friday 10:30am – 11:30am. Fun music sessions for babies and toddlers, supporting Mid Sussex NCT. £3.00 per family to include tea/coffee and biscuit. 0844 243 6209

  • Sidney West Centre, Leylands Road RH15 8HS
    NCT Bumps, Babes & Toddler Group Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10am – 11:30am. £1.50 per family to include drink and biscuit. 0844 243 6209

 

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Hurstpierpoint
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