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EVENT Booking Required half-term

February Holiday MONDAY Workshop 1: 5-8 years: Building a Story (Out of the Bag Theatre)

Mon 16 Feb · 10:00 - 11:00

📍 Stade Hall 👶 Ages 5-8 💰 £10.55

A fun movement & drama workshop for ages 5–8 (Reception to Year 3). Open to all with an emphasis on having a go and the joy of the experience. This session is for children to stay without a parent/carer, with two DBS-checked adults, led by Rebecca Fifield. You are welcome to stay and support your child if they need you—please indicate this on the booking form.

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Grow Project Drop In for Families

Mon 16 Feb · 10:00 - 12:00

📍 Art in the Park 👶 All Ages 💰 FREE

A relaxed family drop-in where children can plant seeds, decorate a plant pot to take home and create an under-the-soil collage. A lovely hands-on morning activity for all ages to get creative together.

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Microscope and Mark Making Monday – Rye Harbour

Mon 16 Feb · 10:00 - 12:00

📍 Rye Harbour Discovery Centre 👶 All Ages 💰 FREE

A free family drop-in activity exploring the natural world close-up using microscopes, magnifiers and binoculars. Join us in the Education Room at the Discovery Centre to investigate patterns and textures found under the microscope and record them using natural mark making tools. No need to book.

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The Magic Paintbrush

Mon 16 Feb · 10:00 - 11:30

📍 Christ Church Blacklands 👶 Ages 0-8 💰 £9.00

Celebration of the Year of the Horse with storytelling, music and crafts. In honour of the Year of the Firehorse, there will be a retelling of the traditional Chinese tale of the magic paintbrush. Expect unique live music and storytelling, plus Chinese New Year crafts.

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The Scarecrows' Wedding + The Smeds & the Smoos

14 Feb - 19 Feb · 10:00 - 11:00

📍 ODEON Hastings 👶 Ages 4-8 💰 £5.00

Valentine's themed double bill of specials based on the books from Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Runtime approx 53 minutes. Tickets via ODEON website; select Hastings cinema.

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February Holiday MONDAY Workshop 2: 9-12 years: Building a Story (Out of the Bag Theatre)

Mon 16 Feb · 11:30 - 12:45

📍 Stade Hall 👶 Ages 9-12 💰 £12.55

A fun movement & theatre workshop for ages 9–12 (school years 4 to 7). Open to all—no experience needed; just an interest in having a go. Ensemble-style theatre-making: no-one will be put on the spot. This session is without parents/carers; with two DBS-checked adults, led by Rebecca Fifield. You are welcome to stay and support your child if they need you—please indicate this on the booking form.

Visit Outofthebagtheatreeventsandbooking.As for more information

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CLASS Booking Required Weekly

Hastings Baby Swim

Every Monday (5 Jan - 13 Apr) · 09:00

📍 Covehurst Bay Holiday Cottages 👶 Ages 0-4 💰 £15.00

A warm, relaxed baby swimming class with one hour in the pool followed by playtime, toys, and complimentary drinks and snacks. On Mondays there are usually two sessions starting at 9am and 2pm, suitable for babies and toddlers up to 4½ years old.

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Messy Mondays

Every Monday · 10:00 - 12:00

📍 Glow Baby Play Centre 👶 Ages 0-5 💰 £6.50

Messy Mondays is a relaxed and friendly session where little ones can explore, play, and get creative at their own pace. The play cafe is set up with themed tray play and simple creative activities alongside the usual play areas, making it easy for children to dip in and out of activities while parents and carers enjoy a drink or snack from the cafe. There is a different theme each week, helping to encourage independent play, creativity, and the development of motor skills. The session is suitable for children aged 0–5 years, with some activities better suited to older toddlers and preschoolers, while a baby zone and baby-safe trays are always available so younger babies can join in too.

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Mini musicians

Every Monday · 10:00 - 10:45

📍 Glow Baby Play Centre 👶 Ages 0-1 💰 £6.00

Weekly music class for babies. Sessions include songs, instruments, and music-based activities, with a rotating 'sound of the week' theme and a different music genre.

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CLASS Booking Required postnatal Weekly

MumPower Strength & Cardio (Baby-Friendly)

Every Monday · 12:00 - 13:00

📍 Observer Building - CrossFit 1066 Gym 👶 Ages 0-1 💰 £15.00

Coach-led sessions mixing strength and cardio with personalised coaching on safe lifting technique. Workouts may be done in pairs, with progress tracked over time. Baby-friendly environment with a playpen, space for prams, and baby-changing facilities; feeding, changing, and settling are expected and supported.

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CLASS breastfeeding Weekly

Baby Feeding Group

Every Monday · 13:00 - 14:30

📍 Hastings Town Family Hub 👶 Ages 0-1 💰 FREE

Free drop-in breastfeeding support group every Monday 1-2:30pm. Run by Infant Feeding Team and peer supporters.

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