Sussex


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wellbeing"><strong>WELLBEING</strong></h2>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ice-bath-and-hot-yoga-hotpod-yoga-horsham-24-feb"><strong><a href="http://www.hotpodyoga.com/studios/horsham/">Ice bath and hot yoga</a>, Hotpod Yoga, Horsham 24 Feb</strong></h3>



<p>Make like a Katy Perry song and be hot and cold with this unique (and no-doubt invigorating) class that will involve having an ice bath first to awaken all your senses and give you a clear head followed by a hot yoga session. Relaxing and reviving &#8211; sound like the perfect winter pick me up to Muddy!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-midlife-metabolic-reset-clinic51-petworth-starts-18-feb"><strong><a href="https://clinic51attheblackbarn.as.me/TheNutriYogiMidlifeMetabolicResetCourse">Midlife Metabolic Reset</a>, Clinic51, Petworth, starts 18 Feb</strong></h3>



<p>Block out some serious ‘me time’ at sessions at Clinic51 &#8211; who offer a holistic approach to women’s health and wellbeing in midlife. Held across four evenings it aims to ensure you find more energy (hooray!), balance hormones, and trim your waistline. It’s essentially a nutrition and lifestyle programme developed specifically to help midlife women via online talks with Q&amp;A session, a Facebook health coaching support group, a personal nutrition plan.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-make-it-flow-festival-brighton-24-feb-nbsp"><strong><a href="https://www.makeitflowfestival.com/">Make it flow festival</a>, Brighton, 24 Feb&nbsp;</strong></h3>



<p>The creative capital of Sussex aka Brighton is hosting the premiere of this happy event that centres around creativity, mindfulness and inspiration. Loosely translated that means there will be a series of workshops that help put you in a ‘flow state’ where you completely immerse in a task and lose sense of time and hopefully any stress. There are 20 two-hour workshops taking part on the day from Chinese calligraphy to candle making.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wim-hof-method-cowdray-midhurst-24-feb"><a href="https://www.cowdray.co.uk/events/wim-hof-method-at-cowdray-24022024/">Wim Hof Method</a>, Cowdray, Midhurst, 24 Feb</h3>



<p>Ice ice baby! Try out what everyone has been banging on about with ice baths or, if you’re already a convert take things to the next level. Wim Hof Academy certified instructor, Dan Hughes will take the session and addresses the ‘method’, safe practice, conscious breathing, breath work, building a strong mindset, improving commitment as well as the vital advice on how to face the cold.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-snow-moonrise-yoga-the-gallivant-camber-sands-24-feb"><strong><a href="https://thegallivant.co.uk/events/snow-moonrise-yoga/">Snow moonrise yoga</a>, The Gallivant, Camber Sands, 24 Feb</strong></h3>



<p>Forget the werewolves &#8211; the moonrise yogis are the ones who really know how to mark a full moon. To celebrate the moon’s cycle, you can join this 90 minute vinyasa flow that’s inspired by February’s Snow Moon. While doing your poses, snow falling can’t be guaranteed, but a hot drink after most certainly is which you can take to the beach &#8211; opposite this beautiful hotel to pay homage to the Full Moon in style.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-herbalist-walk-talk-and-tea-one-garden-brighton-6-feb"><strong><a href="https://www.onegardenbrighton.com/explore/one-events/herbalist-walk/date/556/2024-02-06/2024-02-06">Herbalist walk, talk and tea</a>, One Garden Brighton, 6 Feb</strong></h3>



<p>Kicking off mid morning at 11am One Garden’s expert herbalist will take you on a journey of alternative medicine looking in depth at herbal plants with healing properties. You’ll walk around the gardens and get up close and personal with nature’s pharmacy. The walk is 45minutes &#8211; the perfect amount of time to listen and learn before a brief tea break followed by questions.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kids"><strong>KIDS</strong></h2>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-puppy-love-picture-op-brighton-pier-14-feb"><strong><a href="https://goodwood.com/goodwoof">Puppy love picture op</a>, Brighton Pier, 14 Feb</strong></h3>



<p>Love your pooch? Like Muddy even needed to ask! Show them a little love this Valentine’s Day with a special photo opportunity for the kids to have a special snap by a giant orange heart &#8211; the colours of Goodwood’s dog-focused day, Goodwoof (18-19 May). After posing for a picture you can also enter the chance to win a dog-friendly break at Goodwood Hotel. Woof! That sounds wonderful.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-seasonal-spectacular-art-exhibition-john-lewis-horsham-11-17-feb"><a href="https://www.pennthorpe.com/john-lewis-art-exhibition/">Seasonal spectacular art exhibition</a>, John Lewis, Horsham, 11-17 Feb</h3>



<p>Not another ‘boring’ art gallery oh no no. This exhibition has been curated for children and is by the little artists in the making as it showcases the talents of <a href="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/pennthorpe-school-rudgwick/">Pennthorpe</a> school pupils. Children from reception through to Year 8 have contributed artwork all around the idea of embracing the beauty of nature and the enchantment of the changing seasons. Which should help inspire all kids to get creative.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-toy-detective-trail-the-novium-museum-chichester-10-17-feb"><strong><a href="https://www.thenovium.org.uk/">Toy detective trail</a>, The Novium Museum, Chichester, 10-17 Feb</strong></h3>



<p>In a constant (and often losing) battle to get them away from the screens? Then try this &#8211; an interactive toy tour around this sweet museum where items come out from storage and have a moment in the limelight. Kids can try their hand at traditional Roman games, see a miniature dolls house and there’s a prize for every child included in the ticket price (£3).&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sensory-storytelling-sessions-manor-green-crawley"><a href="https://h2hsensorytheatre.com/product/amazing-tales-sensory-storytelling/">Sensory storytelling sessions</a>, Manor Green, Crawley</h3>



<p>Keep ‘em engaged and their imaginations active thanks to the travelling sensory storyteller aka the wise (puppet) Owl who will take little ones on a magical journey. Your offspring will be entertained by some of the lesser known Grimms’ Fairy Tales and it’s suitable for 2-12 years.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nature-heros-mission-wakehurst-haywards-heath-10-18-feb"><strong><a href="https://www.kew.org/whats-on/nature-heroes-sloth-saver">Nature Heros mission</a>, Wakehurst, Haywards Heath, 10-18 Feb</strong></h3>



<p>Stir your young adventurers into action &#8211; and burn off that surplus energy &#8211; as they transform into nature-saving superheroes on an adventure around the stunning setting of Wakehurst. Ideal for kids aged 3+. This half-term you can hang out with sloths designed by artist Fernando Laposse and find out more about the animals before wandering around the woodlands trail with a mission pack to complete.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-arts-amp-culture">ARTS &amp; CULTURE</h2>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nick-brandt-the-day-may-break-sink-rise-newlands-house-gallery-petworth-3-feb-29-may"><strong><a href="https://newlandshouse.gallery/exhibitions/nick-brandt-the-day-may-break-sink-rise/">Nick Brandt – The Day May Break + SINK / RISE</a>, Newlands House Gallery, Petworth, 3 Feb &#8211; 29 May</strong></h3>



<p>This powerful exhibition from photographer, Nick Brandt, was shot entirely underwater (eat your heart out Ariel) and portrays portraying people and animals who have been impacted by environmental degradation and destruction. The exhibition is split into three chapters focusing on the shots taken in Zimbabwe and Kenya, Bolivia in 2022 and Fiji.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-repair-shop-open-day-weald-and-downland-living-museum-chichester-3-4-feb"><strong><a href="https://www.wealddown.co.uk/events/the-repair-shop-open-days-5/">The Repair Shop open day</a>, Weald and Downland Living Museum, Chichester, 3-4 Feb</strong></h3>



<p>Missed it last month? You’ve another chance to see where the magic happens filming for BBC One’s <em>The Repair Shop. </em>When the series isn’t being filmed, you can have a proper nosey inside and get inspired for your own renovation project, speak to volunteers there who’ll be happy to answer any of your questions.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fawlty-towers-comedy-dinner-the-relais-cooden-beach-24-feb"><strong><a href="https://www.therelaisretreats.com/coodenbeach/stay/special-offers/fawlty-towers-comedy-dinner-night">Fawlty Towers comedy dinner</a>, The Relais, Cooden Beach, 24 Feb</strong></h3>



<p>Order a large portion of chaos and mayhem in the best possible way for a themed night at this beautiful beach-side hotel. You’ll be served a three-course meal by the characters of Basil, Sybil and Manuel with nostalgic chuckles and comedy aplenty. They’re promising a party atmosphere and plenty of laughs just don’t forget to watch sunset on the beach with a glass of fizz while there.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-paint-and-picasso-brighton-selected-dates-in-feb"><strong><a href="https://www.pinotandpicasso.uk/brighton">Paint and Picasso</a>, Brighton, selected dates in Feb</strong></h3>



<p>Let loose your inner Picasso at these elegant events where you have a gentle painting class complete with a bar that serves snacks and wine as well as selected cocktails. There are multiple dates throughout the month each with a different paining to try. You don’t need to have any experience, just an enthusiasm to try and the team there are very encouraging, happy to help and when Muddy went everyone in the class is also very supportive. Give it a go!&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-food-amp-drink">FOOD &amp; DRINK</h2>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-raclette-night-artelium-wine-estate-hassocks-16-feb"><strong><a href="https://www.artelium.com/tickets/p/raclette-nights-2024">Raclette Night</a>, Artelium Wine Estate, Hassocks, 16 Feb</strong></h3>



<p>Not made it to the slopes this season? Fear not, you can still get that apres ski feeling with a racelette night at at this petite and very pretty, vineyard. Masters of cheese, Specs &amp; Bear are serving up the gooey stuff while you can also enjoy a glass or two of Artelium wines &#8211; sounds like the perfect night to Muddy!&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-valentine-s-day-sparkling-afternoon-tea-bolney-wine-estate-haywards-heath-14-feb"><strong><a href="https://bolneywineestate.com/product/valentines-day-sparkling-afternoon-tea">Valentine&#8217;s Day sparkling afternoon tea</a>, Bolney Wine Estate, Haywards Heath, 14 Feb</strong></h3>



<p>Perfect for a Galentines celebration, this special tea with feature a glass of bubbly while overlooking Bolney’s beautiful vineyard that’s stunning whatever the weather. As expected you’ll have three tiers of sweet and savoury baked treats and the all-essential scones, cream and jam with your choice go Bolney Bubbly or rose, with tea and coffee.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pizza-making-class-safari-pizza-haywards-heath-11-feb"><strong><a href="https://safaripizzas.co.uk/event/pizza-making-class-11-2-24/">Pizza making class</a>, Safari Pizza, Haywards Heath, 11 Feb</strong></h3>



<p>This workshop takes you through the pizza making adventured from how to make and stretch your own dough to getting the topping combination spot on. You’ll then see your creation cook in the wood-fired oven. And if you’re anything like Muddy you won’t be able to wait which is thankfully why you can order nibbles and wine. Phew.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sashiko-and-lunch-the-bell-ticehurst-21-feb"><strong><a href="https://www.thebellinticehurst.com/whats-on/">Sashiko and lunch</a>, The Bell Ticehurst, 21 Feb</strong></h3>



<p>For those not in the know, Sashiko is a Japanese sewing technique &#8211; meaning ‘little stab’. It’s a hand-sewn running stitch that is used in high end fashion and for up-cycling. This workshop is very of the moment and appeals to green conscious fashionistas. All the materials are included and lunch at The Bell pub is included which serves delicious food.</p>


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