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What’s On for 0-12 year olds in JULY and AUGUST

THE BIG HOLIDAY FUN EVENT! SUMMER HOLIDAYS SPECIAL GETTING THE KIDS OUT!

School Holiday Activities Event Come along and Days out for find out what’s on! kids in Surrey • Activities • Holiday Camps this summer FREE INFORMATION SERVICE

Saturday July 9th 10am – 5pm at Urban Kitchen Café Reigate Priory Park

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CAMP DATES 2011 25 th -29 th July 1 s t -5 th August 8 th -12 th August

Covering Reigate, Redhill, Dorking, Leatherhead, Caterham, Warlingham, Godstone, Horley, Oxted & Lingfield.

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The sun is up and the school summer holidays approach – what will you be doing?

We are hoping to entice young children outside, away from their computers and consoles. Whether it’s the back garden, the local park or adventures in the woods, pages 14-15 are full of ideas.

Check, too, our Great Summer Days Out feature (pages 16-17) with membership ideas for accessing great places that are definitely worth a visit, especially with a bit of extra time this summer!

And we’ve been busy, too, planning our first SCHOOL HOLIDAYS EVENT for you. On Saturday July 9th we’ll be at Reigate Priory Park’s Urban Kitchen Cafe – with leaflets, brochures, fliers and posters to make planning the summer holidays even easier!

From camps and courses to other great days out – come and pick up all the information you need in one go. I’ll be there to offer help and advice – so come and ask!

I look forward to meeting you there.

Eleanor Lines, Editor, Families Surrey East

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IN THIS ISSUE

Local News Education News Babies and Toddlers Mums in Business – Hari Kamaluddin from Garam Masala Spice Kitchen Sexualisation of Girls – by Tanith Carey Eyesight and Computers Club News Getting the Kids Out! Great Summer Days Out OUT AND ABOUT– Theatre Attractions & Events Calendar Holiday Camps and Courses Town and Community Events including School Fundraisers

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Local News Surrey Festival a Royal success

Tadworth’s new Recreation Ground

The Fox Revived pub near Horley and Newdigate entertained over 1000 visitors during the Royal Wedding Weekend with apple hurling, Punch and Judy and entertainment from local groups and clubs and even a celebrity visit from cricket legend Phil Tufnell!

The new Mayor of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Councillor Brian Stead, officially opened the new playground at Merland Rise Recreation Ground, Tadworth on 24 May.

The first Festival of Surrey Life was created to celebrate the diversity of life within the county. Jon Briscoe, owner of the Fox Revived pub and The Jolly Farmers in Buckland was delighted with its success, “All the performances were outstanding,” he said, “and it was great to see so many families enjoying such a celebratory weekend.”

The Fox Revived pub has plans for more family entertainment. The next one to look out for is the Fox’s Garden Party on 2-4 September. You can keep up to date with all the news and upcoming entertainment by following on Twitter @FoxRevivedPub or call 01293 862312 www.thefoxrevived.co.uk

Walk under the stars to raise money for children’s charity ‘Sleepwalk’, a special evening 10-mile charity walk in aid of The Children’s Trust, Tadworth, will take place on Saturday, 1 October in Priory Park, Reigate. Nicholas Owen, journalist and BBC news presenter, will start the walk at 10pm.

The walk will start and finish at Priory Park. Families, friends and children are invited to turn out in their hundreds and build on last year’s successful fund-raiser for children with multiple disabilities for whom a good night’s sleep is a rare luxury.

Registration is £15 and includes a ‘Sleepwalk’ t-shirt, Zumba warmup, mini midnight feast at the half-way point and a special medal for all those who finish the walk.

You can register NOW to do the walk or offer other support at www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk or telephone 01737 364329.

“The design and play equipment is fun, engaging and challenging”, said Councillor Stead.

The new playground cost £54,000 and was funded from Government grants intended to provide safe and high quality play areas for children up 13 years old.

Rocket and Fairydust launches in Merstham Local designer and entrepreneur Kirstin Wood has just brought her work to Merstham, with the opening of Rocket + Fairydust - a gift shop full of unique, handmade homewares, gifts and painted furniture. Taking over the former Furniture Factory at 38 Nutfield Road, Merstham Rocket + Fairy Dust opened on 11 June.

Rocket + Fairydust design and create funky interiors for children’s rooms – including painted furniture, murals, roman blinds, soft furnishings and personalised gifts. Kirstin is providing talented local craftspeople with a place to showcase their products. You can see Smallprint jewellery there! Kirstin also offers furniture renovations, with her speciality being painted nursery furniture.

You can contact Kirstin at info@rocketandfairydust.co.uk or call her on 07881 906861 www.rocketandfairydust.co.uk

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Local News Sponsored Sleep Over at The Arc! On Friday, 8 July, The Arc in Caterham on the Hill is holding a sponsored Sleep Over to raise money for the popular Community Arts Centre and their ambitious and exciting plans for Phase Two – a 250 seat performance venue.

The sleep over is open to all ages, though under 16s must be in the care of an adult. Come from 9.30pm and stay until 9.30am! All this will take place in The Arc’s Soft Play Centre, so you can raise lots of money and have some late night, after hour’s fun! Take a Sleeping Bag and a Midnight feast!

Circus Stars – in all Surrey libraries this summer Books take centre stage this summer, as children aged 4-11 are invited to come along to their local library and join in the fun of Circus Stars, this year’s circus-themed Summer Reading Challenge.

Children can read whatever books they like – fiction, non-fiction, poetry, even audio books - and there are stickers, a bookmark, a wristband and other incentives to collect as they read.

Children who read 6 books to complete all three stages of their circus challenge will be awarded a special medal and a certificate.

Artistic Director Beth Wood, who is organising the fun event said, “Think of a sleepover at your best friend’s and a fun day out at a theme park - put them together and you have a good idea of the Arc Soft play Sleepover!”

Libraries will be organising special circus-themed events, activities and competitions throughout the summer holidays. And there will be a countywide poetry competition for budding young writers.

Circus Stars starts in all Surrey libraries on Saturday 9 July – and it’s absolutely free to take part!

Great plans for The Arc All The Arc’s Creative Team will be

For more information about Circus Stars, pop into your local library, go to www.surreycc.gov.uk/kidstuff or phone 0300 200 1001.

taking part in the Sleep Over and Associate Director Andy Edmeads A one-off chance to spend the night in the added, “We’ve achieved masses opening last February, ARCsince Soft-Play and raise money forbut Thewe ARC are still the only Arts Centre in the South East not to get any funding – and Phase Two. so fundraising and events such as the Sleep Over are hugely important To register a sponsor form email to us! We would like a performance space & toget give Caterham and the Beth@the-arc-caterham.co.uk whole of Surrey a versatile space for theatre, dance, cinema, music, fayres, exhibitions and weddings.

The first step is the flooring, fire exits and lighting so we can open the space for gigs, concerts, fayres and functions. These will generate money for the next stages - theatre seating, dressing rooms, stage lights etc.”

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To get a sponsor form, email beth@the-arccaterham.co.uk or pop into The Arc Box Office between 10am-5pm seven days a Week. For more information, go to www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk or call 01883 330380.

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Days out for kids in Surrey this summer Come along and find out what’s on!

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Local News New gym leads the way in the re-modelling of Donyngs A new, state of the art gym has opened at Donyngs Recreation Centre in Redhill as part of a £3.4m refurbishment of the centre.

The new gym, now relocated in the former recreation hall, is almost a third bigger than the old one. Some equipment accommodates wheelchairs and other modifications will make the area suitable for people with disabilities.

Donyngs new gym boasts 100 pieces of new Life Fitness equipment, new audio-visual system with 50-inch TV screens and air conditioning.

A youth gym for 11 to 16 year olds is next. Supervised exercise sessions will include dance, martial arts, games and competitions. The training is aimed at promoting self confidence, muscle development, healthy heart, breathing and balance.

The next phase of the refurbishment programme will see the old gym on the lower ground floor kitted out with a new soft play area to provide a safe, exciting and challenging environment for children under seven years old.

Improvements to the entrance, reception, cafeteria, pool area and wet changing facilities will follow.

POLARN O PYRET – GREAT CLOTHES, NOW ONLINE AND WITH 10% DISCOUNT Swedish kids and baby clothes are bright and durable – and now available online. To celebrate the launch the company is offering Families Surrey East readers 10% discount and free P&P for online purchases.

The voucher code is valid from June 27th September 7th. Just go to www.polarnopyret.co.uk and enter FMSUR11 when shopping online to receive your discount and free P&P. London Road, Dorking Surrey RH5 6AA Email: events@denbiesvineyard.co.uk

Calling all mums - do you Zumba?

Zumba is one of the fastest growing dance fitness crazes sweeping the world and now Zumba Gold has come our way!.

Zumba Gold is designed for beginners, new mums and active, older adults. It is really easy to pick up so anyone can learn to do Zumba Gold. Zumba Gold is done at a lower intensity, not as fast, but certainly just as much fun with the same health and fitness benefits.

Enjoy the music of salsa, merengue, cumbia and cha cha whilst losing weight, toning up, getting fit and improving your physical and mental health !

Sarah Goldsack is a qualified Zumba and Zumba Gold instructor with weekly classes in Woldingham Village Hall and The Grasshopper Inn, Westerham. Sarah says there is no need to book her classes – just turn up and join the party!

If you would like more information on Sarah’s Zumba & Zumba Gold classes please contact Sarah on sarahzumba@hotmail.co.uk or Tel: 07974 374321.

PS from editor – these classes sound perfect! Does anyone know of more Zumba classes so all readers of Families Surrey East can find one near them?! Or perhaps Sarah can set up some more! Send your emails to editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk

Baby Cinema Club

The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema in Redhill now offers parents with small babies the chance to watch all the new film releases with its new Baby Club screenings.

On Wednesday mornings these screenings allow Mums, Dads and carers to bring their babies of up to 12 months to the latest cinema screenings without the worry of disturbing others or arranging alternative care for their little ones.

These weekly viewings will be scheduled alongside The Harlequins usual cinema screening as long as the film is rated a 12a or under.

This is a chance for Mums, Dads and carers to see the latest cinema releases the Harlequin has to offer, from rom-coms to action and period dramas to adventures.

Our compact and comfortable 100 seat cinema will be presenting many of the latest and greatest films throughout the month. So why not bring along your baby and come and see what great films we have on offer. To book your tickets contact the Box Office on 01737 276 500 or book online at www.harlequintheatre.co.uk

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Summer Family Events Denbies Surrey Dog Life Show 2011 Sun 24th July 12noon – 5pm (Registration at 12noon)

Dog lovers are invited to come and enjoy this fun-filled afternoon

Birds of Prey

Sun 21st Aug 10am – 2pm (Display at 12noon) Back due to popular demand!

Free admission.

Free to enter or spectate.

Pony Rides!

Sun 28th Aug 1pm - 4pm.

Enjoy a pony ride in the vineyard - £2 per child.

Creepy Crawly Roadshow Tues

30th Aug 11am & 2pm. See and learn about creatures of many shapes and sizes £6.50 per child Booking essential.

Lego Exhibition Mon 29th Aug – Fri 2nd Sept 11am – 3pm daily. To exhibit please email us Free admission.

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Education Learning languages, knowing about cultures

SHAPES DAY NURSERY now open in Woodhatch

Mondokiddo is offering free subscriptions until 30 July for families or schools wanting to learn more about other cultures. A new launch, it is first offering French and English and will help 8-11 year olds with finding a French pen pal, inspire children to get to grips with French language and help them find out more about French culture via ‘Mondokiddo games’.

Recently opened, Shapes Day Nursery occupies a lovely quiet area in Woodhatch, Reigate and provides all-day childcare from 7.30am to 6pm for 0-5year olds all year round, with additional provision for those who only need the facilities during term time.

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The nursery has its own large kitchen, with all food prepared on site by the nursery cook, enabling Shapes to provide fresh, well balanced and nutritious food. All children and staff sit and eat together at meal times, promoting social development, good eating habits and table manners.

Contact Sue Richards on 01737 221441 or email info@shapesdaynursery. co.uk to arrange a visit.

Rabbits on!

Farlington Prep School, near Horsham, introduced four new additions to the school in May – two guinea pigs and two rabbits!

Local vet, Mrs Andrea Dawson, talked to the girls about the care of animals. Ben & Jerry (the guinea pigs) and rabbits Blackberry and Bramble have now taken up their residences in ’The Warren’– wooden hutches presented to the school by the PTA.

Education – getting good advice about your child

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Educating Together is a new service to provide families with access to quality support, guidance and resource from a team of the UK’s top experts and educators. It offers access to qualified teachers, head teachers and specialists over the telephone at an affordable price. Of particular interest might be the online assessments that enable parents to see not just their child’s current ability levels but also his or her potential. Flexible packages allow parents to choose the level of contact and advice they want. Over 4000 pages of educational resources have been written by experts and constantly updated.

What’s on?

Spring / Summer 2011

DOVERS GREEN, REIGATE - MONDAY Weigh, Stay & Play 9-11.30am. Health Visitor - breast feeding support and advice.

Stay & Play 1-4yrs 12.30-2.30pm. £1 per family, incl refreshments.

Time to Tell 3-4pm. Come and talk!

TUESDAY Activtots 9.30-10.15am. 2-4 yrs £1. Baby Signing 6wk course 10.45-11.15am. £10 Sign With Zak 11.30-12pm. Starts 21 June. Toddlers - for help with language.

Stay & Play 12.30-2.30pm. 1-4yrs £1 incl refreshments.

Parenting Puzzle 10 wk course 7.309.30pm. From April 26. £12.

Toddler Group 9.45-11.45am (term time). £1.50 per family. At The Reading Room, Old Road, Buckland WEDNESDAY Holistic Harmony 9am 2pm. Affordable treatments from qualified therapists. Call Marion on 07767869736 Baby Massage 4wk course 10-10.45am. <6mths £8 incl refreshments. Post Natal Classes 4wk course 12.30-2.30pm.

THURSDAY Childminders Play & Learn 9.30-11.30am. Call to book. £1 per child.

Sure Start Bus 12.30-2.30pm. Once a month in Newdigate, Brockham, Leigh and Walton-on-the-Hill. Advice, information and signposting. Toys on board!

Weaning Session 12-2pm. Once a month, the professionals from our local PCT are here to tell you about weaning your baby on to solids. Includes Baby Led Weaning. Contact the centre to book you and your baby a place.

Manager and owner Sue Richards has been working in childcare for 30 years, achieving Ofsted’s ‘Grade 1 Outstanding’ in a previous nursery.

The uniquely designed and renovated, air-conditioned building offers three areas for pre-school, nursery and toddlers, as well as a separate baby centre.

FRIDAY Under 1’s and their Mums and expectant mothers 10-11.30am. £1 incl refreshments. Meet new friends, get advice and support, and have fun!

SATURDAY Dads Inc. Stay & Play 10am12pm. First Saturday in the month, dads bring your under 5’s along to our play session. Includes bacon sandwiches!

Paediatric First Aid 2hr course run

by Red Cross. £5. Call for dates and availability.

Need some help and support?

Contact the centre if you would like advice for the under 5s - about sleep problems, weaning, behaviour, or tips on looking after a new baby! Whatever your need, Lisa and Jacqui can help. Call to make an appointment or to arrange a home visit. All Sure Start services are free for families on Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance or Disability Living Allowance.

Choosing your services Educating Together offers subject-specific packages at £4-£10 per month.

Telephone support is an additional service, offering help with social, emotional and educational questions and available from 7am – 11pm.

Online assessments are the third strand of help. But there is much more on offer on the website, including webinars and carefully selected books to help you through the maze of education. www.educatingtogether.co.uk

5 Easy2Name ‘Off to School’ sets to give away!

We have 5 Easy2Name ‘Off to School’ sets to give away. Each set is worth £17.90 and contains 30 waterproof stickers, 30 iron-on name tapes, 1 set of shoe covers, 1 bag tag and 1 shoe bag.

To enter the draw simply send an email to editor@familiessurreyeast. co.uk by Wednesday, 3rd August with Easy2Name School Give Away in the subject line. Please state clearly the name of your child and whether you require the shoe bag in red or blue. And please include your address so your prize can be sent direct to you. The full Easy2Name range can be seen at www.easy2name.com

Co-ordinator: Anna Durbridge

Winners will be notified by email on 3rd August – so you should receive your labels in time to prepare the school uniform in good time!

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If you are not lucky enough to win, Easy2Name is offering a 10% discount to Families Surrey East readers - just enter the word ‘FAMILIES’ when placing an order. www.easy2name.com

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Education New nursery for Newchapel near Lingfield Wendy Emond has created a home-from-home at the Arts and Crafts building in Newchapel, near Lingfield, which opens as a pre-school on 5 September 2011. She brings her experience as a headmistress and expertise in teaching reading to offer daily preschool places to children from 2.5yrs until school age.

More than that, she is offering primary school children a lovely place to relax after school with a garden to run around in and with additional help with their reading if required. Wendy is qualified as a Reading Recovery teacher and offers a literacy programme with accelerated learning techniques to help bring confidence to children having difficulty with reading.

The preschool will be open from 8am to 6pm every day, 51 weeks per year, with afterschool club and holiday clubs. Wendy will be offering 11+entrance exam tuition and booster classes for key stages 1 and 2.

Interested parents can visit the school any Saturday in July, from 10am to 12noon, to meet Wendy and find out more, or telephone Wendy for a private viewing. Newchapel Village Hall, Bones Lane, Newchapel, Horne, RH7 6HR Tel: 020 8668 7709

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Horse riding enthusiasts at the Royal Alexandra & Albert School in Gatton, Reigate are sowing the seeds of future show-jumping success with their own in-house show-jumping competition.

Stable Manager Irini Economou and Year 13 pupil Tarryn Poole organised a series of show-jumping competitions over a 4-week period for the 10 pupils who make up the School’s show-jumping team.

Each competition was sponsored by a local business.

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Babies & Toddlers NCT goes N-appy. (And having babies just got really techy!)

NCT, the UK’s largest parenting charity, has just launched the first interactive iPhone application for parents, ‘NCT Babychange’.

Free to download, it allows you to locate the nearest baby changing facility in the area.

The app already has over 5000 baby changing sites listed including supermarkets, train stations, shops, restaurants, libraries & local authorities with the capacity to add more.

NCT Babychange works by using the phone’s built-in GPS function to identify where the user is positioned and interfaces with Google Maps.

The charity is also calling on mums and dads to add new or unlisted baby changing sites to the app’s database, and rate them, so that even more parents can benefit.

“NCT has created a free app that enables parents to support other parents when they’re out and about with their children – which is what NCT is all about.” Said Sally Horrox of NCT. The app is available to download free from Apple; it will also be available to noniPhone users via the NCT website later on in the year. Please visit www.nct.org.uk/ babychanging for full details.

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BabyTV, the 24/7 ad-free baby and toddler channel from Fox International, announces the launch of its new video app.

Available on the ipod and ipad, this subscription app gives parents and caregivers access to hundreds of popular BabyTV shows wherever they go.

It’s easy to use and child friendly too and the bonus is that favourite episodes can be downloaded to your device quickly and easily, and stored for the duration of the subscription so they can be watched any time.

Founded in 2003, BabyTV offers 24 hours of content created by educational experts for babies and toddlers, in a commercial-free environment. It was designed to support parents by providing shows that explore early learning themes through fun, with an emphasis on parent-child interaction.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: So many apps – so little time! Are these apps great or just gimmicks?

Some are free (like the NCT’s) and others are on subscription - like Baby TV’s above. Do they represent good value? We’ve started a forum on Families Surrey East web site and would be keen to hear your views. Tell us how you use apps and whether it’s helpful to read about them – or is it just a waste of space?!!

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Go to www.familiesonline.co.uk/Locations/Surrey-East and tell us what you think!

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In these safety-conscious times it is easy to be too protective of young children.

Physical play is being marginalized, with school sporting fields and halls now unavailable for many younger children, sports not being part of the curriculum, and many parents unwilling – possibly even afraid – to partake in physical play with their own children, whilst kids themselves are retreating into a virtual reality world of video games, Nintendo, Wii. Written by two practising doctors who specialize in children and play therapy, The Art of Roughousing brings a wealth of benefits to both adults and children. It shows how rough-and-tumble play can nurture close connections, solve behaviour problems, boost confidence in children, speed physical development, lay the foundations for sporting achievement and regular

exercise in later life, and more. Drawing inspiration form gymnastics, martial arts, ballet, traditional sports, even animal behaviour, the authors present dozens of illustrated activities for children and parents to enjoy together, with little equipment, and at all times of the day or night, whether on a walk together, out in the park, holiday, or inside the home on a rainy day.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR FAMILIES SURREY EAST READERS: Published in May 2011, The Art of Roughousing costs £9.99.

But Families Surrey East readers can purchase it at 30% discount – £7 a copy, P&P free. Call the publisher, Quirk Books, on 020 8804 0400, quote ‘Art of Roughousing’ and mention Families Surrey East. This offer applies from July 1st until the end of August only!

Babies & Toddlers Right time for a baby?

Nearly a quarter of all women in the UK are having babies after 35 and the conception rate for women over 40 has doubled in the past ten years.

If you are considering motherhood and are 35+, there are many ways to increase fertility and ensure a healthy baby. Pregnant and 42, Claudia Spahr has written Right Time Baby to dispel many of the outdated myths concerning older motherhood.

In our twenties we’re discovering ourselves and the world: we may be pursuing higher education and turning jobs into careers. We want to have fun, be free, party all night and sleep all day. And there is still so much to learn, and so much insecurity.

Then you turn 30. You’ve had a few proper relationships, your heart’s been broken and you’ve learned that nothing lasts forever. Or, you may already have children - maybe from an earlier relationship - and worry that it will be different this time because you’re older. But you’re also more at ease, smarter, sexier and likely to be having the time of your life. Sometimes you feel a little disorientated and looking for some deeper meaning or purpose.

Often this is found in work; the early thirties are those intense years where you dedicate everything to getting somewhere. There may be a man around, but he expresses even less interest in committing to family than you do.

Suddenly you’re in your mid-thirties and panic sets in. You and your ovaries are getting old. You might have a partner or husband, but he’s still not ready. Would there even be space in your life for motherhood and making money?

Delaying childbearing in order to achieve a better balance in life be it to find yourself or the right partner, or to build your career can only be beneficial for a child.

Life experience transfers well to mothering skills; you have more stability, confidence and patience.

Increased life expectancy means you should be around long enough to watch your children grow old themselves.

Claudia Spahr

There’s plenty you can do to improve health, with enough scientific evidence now linking nutrition with good health. Taking an informed, active role in your own healthcare is probably the key to becoming a later parent. And remember that health is far more than just physical; it includes our thoughts, emotions and spiritual path.

Right Time Baby features cutting-edge research into neuroscience, nutrition and psychology. It helps you prepare for pregnancy and motherhood; to improve egg quality and get pregnant naturally; to increase your chances of success at IVF, preventing miscarriage and having the best birth possible.

Families Surrey East readers can buy the book at 20% discount and free P&P from the publishers. Go to www.hayhouse.co.uk and use offer code PP08. Offer runs 1 July - 31 August 2011.

Breastfeeding and Maternal Response A new study from The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry finds that mothers who feed their babies breast milk exclusively, as opposed to formula, are more likely to bond emotionally with their child during the first few months after delivery.

The breastfeeding mothers surveyed for the study showed greater responses to their infant’s cry than those mothers who relied

on formula feed. This was registered in brain regions related to caregiving behavior and empathy.

One of the conclusions of this research is that It is important for loved ones to support mothers and help them cope with challenges related to breastfeeding and parenting during this period. Mothers unable to breastfeed may benefit from extra encouragement to engage in sensitive, caring interactions with baby.

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Mums in Business

Garam Masala Spice Kitchen

by Hari Ghotra

My inspiration

On returning to work for a second time after having my family it very slowly dawned on me that my career was now pretty much non existent. I was unable to work full time because I wanted to be a mum and pick the children up after school and go with them to Swimming Club and Gym. The career that I had worked so hard to get had vanished and just turned into a job.

I have been cooking as far back as I can remember, learning the art of Indian cookery from watching and cooking with my mum, grandma as well as aunts, family friends and other elders (believe me all Indians are experts when it comes to food!). I helped my mum in the kitchen everyday and through the years picked up tips, recipes, and techniques that have been handed down, along with the stories to go with each dish - from mum’s experiences as she grew up in India. I am so pleased my mum made me pick the mint from the garden for the chutneys, make the dough everyday for the rotis, saute the onions for the tharka (base sauce) and grind the family secret recipe for garam masala.

husband works from home so we see each other all the time apart from when he is travelling! So for now everything works - I like to keep busy!

Dry Methi Chicken

The future for us

I really want this to succeed so every day is a challenge. I want the food I am so proud of to be shared so I have a real desire to make Garam Masala Spice Kitchen work and expand.

I am working towards setting up Garam Masala Spice Kitchen chefs around the UK, replicating what I do in Surrey and going into customers’ homes teaching them about not only Indian food but eventually other Asian cuisines as well. I am currently looking for like-minded people so I can set this up in other regions of the UK.

When I was growing up, the kitchen was the only place to be in our home as it was always full of activity and vibrance. The women all crowded in, gossiping and laughing - I am convinced it was this energy and positivity that somehow became part of the food. In such an environment the food that came from our tiny kitchen was always going to be special and it’s because of this that I learned to love the food my ancestors passed on to me. For me every time I cook, it’s not just about the exotic spices or fresh ingredients; its about having fun, cooking

My aim is to also create a high street location for Garam Masala Spice Kitchen for people to come to and experience Indian cooking and create the flavours that Indian cooking is revered for and then eat what they have prepared together.

These elements all came together about a year ago and Garam Masala Spice Kitchen came into being. It was very much a natural progression it just sort of evolved. Friends and acquaintances were always asking me to cook for them. My marketing background has been key to moving it from a hobby to a business idea.

What is unique about us At Garam Masala Spices Kitchen we come to you with all the food, equipment and spices needed to cook the dishes you want to cook. Each class is tailored to your requirements. Whether its a oneon-one class, a group session or team event we will get you all up and cooking so invite your friends to a dinner party and make them do the cooking (with our professional guidance)! Our customers love the fact that we come to them anywhere in Surrey with our amazing food and knowledge.

My work as a marketing manager continues and balancing the two can be tricky but I fit Garam Masala in during the evenings and weekends. I spend the afternoons with the children and luckily my

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from the heart and pouring love and energy into my food - it is only then that simple food will turn into something extraordinary!

This is what Garam Masala Spice Kitchen is all about and this is what I am all about - by pouring myself into Garam Masala I truly hope that it too will turn into something extraordinary!

Goan Fish Curry If you would like more information or would like to book a Indian cookery session whether a group class or a unique dinner party experience go to www.garam-masala.co.uk or contact Hari at hari@garammasala.co.uk or call us on 07801 966581.

Health

Sexualisation of Little Girls culture and the pressure to look older younger, here are some practical tips to guide you in the battle with the messages from the internet, retailers, the media and peer pressure.

Tanith’s Tips

“Where has my little girl gone?”

How to protect your daughter from growing up too soon Tanith Carey’s latest book provides some timely help with the problem that parents, politicians and the media are currently trying to solve.

Padded bras for seven-year-olds, dolls dressed in high heels and pole dancing kits for kids. From every angle, our daughters are bombarded by messages about looks and sexuality - ‘the Lolita effect’ - which they are too young to understand. Even primary school girls feel pressured to conform to a thin, ‘sexy’ ideal, leading to self-destructive behaviour ranging from eating disorders and self-harm to anxiety and low self-esteem.

If you are worried that your daughter is growing up too soon and feel she is being fast-tracked into adulthood by celebrity

“Just knowing when to say the right things at the right time can really help inoculate our daughters against the worst influences of the X-rated society. It’s also more important than ever to build your daughter’s self-esteem so she is strong enough to deal with the pressure to behave older than her years. Our daughters’ childhoods deserve to be safeguarded - so they can grow into the healthy, confident women they deserve to be.”

Healthy body image.

When it comes to diet, the most important things are what we don’t say: Stop making food an ongoing topic of conversation in your household. Even if you think you are spreading healthy eating messages, you are making food a big issue. Instead, without a fuss or fanfare, quietly make sure a good range of nutritious good food is available in your home. Keep in mind that there are no “bad” foods. What is bad is when we don’t eat them in a balanced way. The best thing you can do for your daughter is to make eating normally no big deal, just a part of life.

Computers and children’s vision According to 2010 research for the College of Optometrists, one in five people has never had a sight test or has not had one in the past five years. If we follow the tips (below) about healthy use of computers and display screens, we can protect our children’s eyesight.

Children are increasingly using computers within school and during their leisure time, and the rise in portable game consoles also means they are spending more time in front of smaller computer screens.

There is no conclusive evidence to suggest that using a computer can cause any damage to a child’s eyesight, but excessive use could potentially result in headaches, sore dry eyes and dizziness.

Looking after your eyes When focusing on a screen you may blink less frequently which can cause your eyes to feel dry and uncomfortable. If your child uses a computer regularly, encourage regular breaks from staring at the screen. Follow the 20:20:20 rule, every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for

20 seconds so that your child can give their eye muscles a break and help increase the rate of blinking. Children often have a habit of sitting very close to a screen; try to keep the distance of the monitor from their eyes at between 16-30 inches. Most people find a distance of 20-26 inches comfortable. The top of the monitor should also be level or slightly below your horizontal eye level, so if you have a family computer, ensure it is adjusted for your child so they are not straining his or her neck or eyes in order to see. Tilt the top of the monitor away from your child at a 1020 degree angle, to help create optimum viewing.

During the first 12 years of their lives, much of a child’s learning is achieved through vision.

Did you know the difference between an optometrist and an optician? The term ‘optician’ covers all types of opticians: ophthalmic, dispensing and manufacturing. An ophthalmic optician is now known as an optometrist and is qualified to examine eyes, prescribe glasses and/or contact lenses and give advice on visual problems.

Never mention the word “diet”: Over hearing endless conversations with your friends about the latest diet regime can make girls think it’s a woman’s lot to starve herself.

If it’s brought up by other adults in front of your daughter, quickly and quietly change the subject.

Get girls involved in cooking: Get girls back in touch with food and where it comes from and how it is made. Make meal times a stress-free family occasion by focussing on companionship and conversation, not who’s eating what.

Don’t use food to feed your emotions: Don’t express regret or guilt over food in front of your daughter. How many of us have groaned after dinner: “I wish I hadn’t eaten that” or “I deserve some a treat after the day I’ve had.” Don’t talk about “fat days”. Stop sending the message that food is something to feel guilty about.

Surrey-born author Tanith Carey is the mother of two young girls.

To buy a copy of her book, try Amazon.co.uk.

Lion Books ISBN: 978 0 7459 55421 £7.99 www.tanithcarey.com It is therefore vital that children can see clearly throughout their school career. Some areas have school vision screening at 4-5yrs but if this is not in place at your child’s school you should arrange an eye examination with an optometrist. Children won’t always tell you if something is wrong with their vision, as they will only know what is normal for them, which is why it’s important that they have their eyes checked by a professional.

The eye examination should take no longer than 30 minutes, is free of charge under the NHS for anyone under 16 and is completely painless. If the child needs spectacles, the NHS provides a voucher towards the cost of glasses or contact lenses prescribed.

See www.lookafteryoureyes.org for further information about eye health.

Thanks to Dr Susan Blakeney, Optometric Advisor at The College of Optometrists for providing this article for Families Surrey East Note: Check that your optician is registered. The General Optical Council registers opticians. They regulate all student and fully-qualified optometrists and dispensing opticians.

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Club News Learn to sing with Rhianna Hills

More Diddi Ones Diddi Dance has announced that leader Jo is expecting her first baby – at the beginning of July!

However, classes will continue as normal. Jo’s team of Diddi Dance teachers will not only cover the classes but also entertain at parties throughout the summer holidays and beyond.

Danielle will be teaching all classes in Bletchingley, Reigate, Banstead and Stoneleigh and Claire will be in Hooley and Wallington. Jo will still be running the classes and bookings and then will return to her teaching gradually once she has recovered from becoming a first time Mummy!

For your FREE trial class, or more information, call or email Jo on 07873 63 42 92 or jo.swidzinska@ diddidance.com. www.diddidance.com

Sing Along With Britt Britt Adams recently celebrated 10 years of singing along with little ones from Caterham – also in Coulsdon and Purley.

Britt began her Sing Along classes when her son was born. She loves meeting the mums, grannies, dads and nannies who come along each week and join in the songs - and sometimes a bit of dance too!

‘We all have a great time and everybody knows that singing songs and the repetition of rhymes helps give children a head start at school.’ Said Britt.

The classes are open – no need to book in advance. For further information on Sing Along, call Britt on 01737 555678.

Tennis-4-kids Rally round for a smashing time!

Tennis-4-kids

A fun filled introduction to tennis for 2-8 year olds.

Played indoors with small rackets, sponge balls and scaled-down court.

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Aids agility, co-ordination and balance.

A positive introduction to tennis with lots of fun. Now coaching mornings and afternoons in Redhill.

Weekday sessions available

Rhianna’s passion for singing led to her recent launch as a teacher of vocals for all ages, covering Pop, Rock, Musical Theatre, Disney, Gospel and Soul.

After studying at the Academy of Contemporary Music for her Higher Diploma in Contemporary Popular Music Practice she completed the ATCL qualification in Musical Theatre and in teaching Theatre Arts. Rhianna appeared on ‘Last Choir Standing’ on BBC1 as a member of the ACM Gospel Choir.

Pupils will develop vocal skills and confidence in performance skills for the Rhianna Hills stage. 30 minute and one hour group or individual lessons available. First lesson free! For more information call Rhianna Hills: 07910 29 35 04 or email: rhiannahills@ntlworld.com

Inspire Academy Of Dance Launches

Craft Comes Back To Schools and Libraries - and Cinemas

Inspire Academy of Dance opens The Crafts Council and UK Hand-knitting Association this September in Dorking, Reigate initiative, called Craft Club, has just launched its and Horsham. The dance school second scheme Hook 1 Pass it On after a successful offers classes for ages 4-adult first year with Knit 1 Pass it On. in ISTD ballet, modern and tap, Jo Crombleholme Any school can start a Craft Club - parents or contemporary, street dance, adult teachers might like to start one. Equally, the Clubs dance classes, Musical theatre - plus birthday parties. could be based in libraries, cinemas etc. Volunteers The principal of Inspire Academy of Dance, Jo in the area can provide training and materials plus Crombleholme, known as Miss Jo, has danced since the support. age of 3 and after studying at The Brit School, Italia Conti Craft Club launched in 2010 in order to provide and Chichester College she gained her teacher training young people - from about 7 to 14 years - with the in dance. With experience of teaching at local opportunity to learn craft skills schools she is excited about setting up her own from members of their community dance school. via free after-school clubs. Over In the school holidays Jo’s first Inspire 140 volunteers attended specialist Summer School will take place for 4-14yr training sessions in 2010 in order olds at North Holmwood Village Hall, 1-5 to learn how to pass on their skills August. to others and there are now over 1,700 volunteers nationwide.

Classes are designed to be fun and build These include parents, members of self confidence and may lead to examinations, local WI’s and lots of enthusiastic dance shows and competitions. You can crafters who want to share their contact Jo at info@inspireacademyofdance. passion for craft. co.uk or call 07783 13 83 48. www.inspireacademyofdance.co.uk There are now 300 Craft Craft Club Clubs in the UK. Two local schools already have one - Woodfield School in Redhill and Eastwick in Fetcham, Leatherhead.

Music Singing To find out more about starting a Craft Club, go to Movement www.craftclub.org.uk en years of mu ical fun! s F if te

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Classes for babies & children aged 3 months to 5 years *SPECIAL OFFER* Jingle Babies Classes - ONLY £20 for the first half of the Autumn Term 2011

Singing lessons for all ages!

Covering many genres including Pop, Musical Theatre, Disney, Soul and Gospel Classes based in Redhill FiRST leSSon FRee! For more information please contact: Tel: 07910 293504 email: rhiannahills@ntlworld.com

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For details on classes in Limpsfield Chart, Redhill, Merstham, Godstone, Caterham, Lingfield, East Grinstead, Horley, Reigate & Dorking Call Nick or Carol on 01883 712881 / 724800 nickjojo80@hotmail.com www.jojingles.com/esurrey-egrinstead Children’s Parties & Nursery Sessions also available!

Redhill & Reigate Artistic Roller Skating Club SKATING PARTIES / FUN SESSIONS and lessons with qualified coaches Sundays 11.30am – 1.30pm at the YMCA, Princes Rd, Earlswood

Last Saturday of the month:

ROLLER DISCOS 6-8pm for all ages at Hawthorns School, Bletchingley For more details call Barry on 01293 776266 bbridger@lineone.net

E S TA B L I S H E D F O R 3 0 Y E A R S

Club News The UK’s first rugby specific play programme for young children Rugbytots® is a weekly play session for children between the ages of two and seven.

Separated into three age groups, Rugbytots® combines the multiple skills used in rugby with a fun, energetic and structured play programme designed to enhance your child’s social and physical skills.

Whether the next step for your child is mini-rugby or ballet, Rugbytots® aims to provide the foundations which will enable them to progress with confidence.

All Rugbytots® classes are fully insured and will be run by an RFU qualified lead coach who is trained in paediatric first aid and has been CRB checked.

For further information please call

0845 313 3242

david@rugbytots.co.uk • www.rugbytots.co.uk

Association of Gymnastic and Trampolining Clubs Caterham - The Rebound Hall: 01883 620971 anti-gravity@saturnv.co.uk • Trampolining (Monday through to Saturday) • Adult Trampolining (Mondays & Thursdays) • Kindergym (pre-school gymnastics & trampolining) • Funfit (4-7yrs gymnastics & trampolining) • Special Needs Trampolining (for siblings as well) Caterham - De Stafford: 07737 306316 pointers@saturnv.co.uk • Trampolining and Gymnastics (Mondays & Wednesdays) Warlingham School • Trampoline (Thursdays) Horley - Oakwood & Redhill - St Bedes: 07932 752081 springfit@saturnv.co.uk • Trampolining & Gymnastics including boys squad & adults (Wednesday through to Sunday) • Funfit (Combined gymnastics & trampolining) Oriel, Crawley • Trampolining & Gymnastics (Fridays) Manorfield Infant school, Horley • Kindergym (Pre-school gymnastics for toddlers, Mondays 1.45pm) Saturn V are approved & accredited to Gold Standard by Surrey Council’s “Active Surrey” Sports Development Unit

REIGATE SCHOOL of BALLET

We’re having a ball!

Come and see what all the fun’s about.

For class availabilty and information in Banstead, Godstone, Oxted, Redhill and Reigate call Yvonne at Little Kickers East Surrey on 01737 300 624 or email yphillips@littlekickers.co.uk.

At Little Kickers the focus is very much on fun, with a network of informal yet professionally run training classes where enthusiastic boys & girls (18mths – 7th birthday) are given a helping hand to stand on their own two feet.

“ My child’s favourite activity of the week!”

For class availabilty and information for Dorking Sports Centre on Saturday and Tuesday call Helen at Little Kickers Dorking on 020 8286 6038 or email hkelly@littlekickers.co.uk.

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For classes of pure MADness, join MAD Academy Classes in Dorking, Reigate & Redhill Call Maggie on 01306 712671 or email: maggie.duerden@madacademy.com Classes in Ashtead, Tadworth, Effingham & Epsom Call Karen on 01372 210378 or email: karen.morgan@madacademy.com

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Examiner for Imperial Classical Ballet L.I.S.T.D. dip, CDE, RAD RTS teaching cert.

Ballet classes for all ages from 2 1 2 to adults

tel. 01737 247795

Birthday parties too!

madacademy.com Music And Dance and a whole lot of fun!

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Out and About

NTPL-Ian Shaw

Getting Kids Out

Natural play trail at Boxhill

Here’s a new reason for getting your kids outside: ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’ - the response to an indoors lifestyle that reduces access to local natural spaces.

With it comes attention disorders, depression and childhood obesity, according to author Richard Louv.

Plantlife, the wild flower conservation charity, encourages children back into their local parks or countryside to combat ‘nature deficit disorder’. Their website is full of project ideas, information about plants, including their medicinal and other traditional uses.

“Many of today’s adults played outdoors as children, using wild plants as their playthings – making daisy chains, telling the time with a dandelion clock, ‘whistling’ through grass stems and more,” said Plantlife Chief Executive Victoria Chester.

INTO THE WOODS

Our kids respond to being absorbed in a physical activity that also stimulates their imagination. Psychologists call this the ‘flow’, which replaces feelings of anxiety or boredom by profound excitement and happiness.

INTO THE GARDEN Getting out into the garden is good for kids. If there is space to incorporate climbing activities into the garden, a well-designed climbing frame helps develop important physical skills like balance, coordination, strength and agility. Intellectual development is encouraged by the need to solve problems, concentrate, explore and imagine.

Play equipment in the garden encourages children to assess and manage risk for themselves, a very important skill for the rest of their lives. Their success will lead them to challenge themselves again and again, achieving more and more, growing in confidence and self esteem.

Reputable stockists of outdoor equipment will have a large range of play and adventure equipment on display and good product knowledge. Being able to try things out is invaluable. Look for equipment with the EN71 European Safety Standard. If you prefer to have your play equipment individually made, there are small independent companies that will provide solutions.

INTO LOCAL SPACES Beyond the garden are some great opportunities for kids to get involved in outdoor exploration, wildlife gardening, den building, bike rides and bat walks.

The Surrey Wildlife Trust and the Surrey Greenspace Project have a centre in Merstham with a Wildlife Watch group for 5-11yr olds and a Treecutter Club for 10-16yr olds plus other activities centred on Radstock Open Space, Furzefield Wood and Spynes Mere.

Teaching ‘Survival Skills’ is fast becoming an established subject that helps provide us with the skills we have lost. It is a great way to get kids immersed in the outdoors.

You can book a day with Priory Events in Nutfield relearning bushcraft skills; or you can visit Alice Holt Forest near Farnham for Den Building, Camp Fires with food or taking part in a Family Bushcraft Day. There are holiday camps, too, (see pages 20-21) that specialize in woodland adventures.

Families can take a break together and learn the joys of finding wild food, swopping consoles for bows and arrows, building shelter and making fires. With Green Door Events in Northamptonshire, your bed can be in a hammock high above the forest floor (camping below is an option!).

Wilderness survival techniques are also on offer in the Highlands. I recently experienced a brilliant introduction to tracking, firemaking, shelter building, water filtering and wood craft with a professional company called Backcountry Survival. They can tailor a ½ day to a 3-day package to respond to your level of experience, with conservation of the environment always top of the agenda. A great experience.

CONTACTS Richard Louv is author of ‘Last Child in the Woods’, 2005, which identifies ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’.

North Park Farm Toys, Albourne (between Crawley and Brighton) Sussex BN6 9BY – carry a large range of garden toys and equipment and offer expert advice on suitability.

Tel: 01273 833643 www.northparkfarm.co.uk Play Ahead - bespoke garden play equipment. Wooden climbing equipment and tree houses etc Tel: Jerry on 01453 882282 www.playahead.org.uk Tom Newman, The Surrey Greenspace Project, 44 Portland Drive, Merstham RH1 3HY Tel: 07967 575255 tom.newman@surreywt.org.uk www.surreygreenspaceproject.co.uk

Volunteers at Lingfield invite families to explore pond life and to help with their work parties, which create and maintain the Lingfield Nature Reserve.

Plantlife is a wild flower conservation charity. See their Wild About Plants activity packs. www.plantlife.org.uk

Box Hill’s natural play trail includes structures to climb and clamber over, things to jump between, or balance on and tunnels to hide in. Risk-benefit analysis uses the idea that risk isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Risks that children can recognise can be an important learning tool.

Weekends in the Trees with Green Door Events, based in Northamptonshire www.greendoorevents.co.uk

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Backcountry Survival at the Alvie Estate, nr Aviemore, Scotland PH21 1NE. Tel: 01479 812725 Mob: 07769 3550 55 www.backcountysurvivial.co.uk

Getting Kids Out Walks & Local Conservation LINGFIELD NATURE RESERVES Tel. Julie Hearn 01342 835313 www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk

WORK PARTIES Come and join us!

Sundays, 24 July & 21 August.

10am-12noon. Wear old clothes, bring tools. Meet in Butterfly Garden.

POND OPEN DAYS Sundays, 17 July and 14 August (subject to water level) 10am-12noon. Children should be accompanied. Nets & equipment provided. Entrance off Vicarage Rd or Saxbys Lane.

SURREY WILDLIFE TRUST Sunday, 3 July 2-4pm Farmland and Woodland. A walk around Shabden Park. Meet Shabden Park Farm off High Road, Chipstead CR5 3SF. £2, children £1. Contact: SWT Ranger Bob Crompton 07968 832511.

Thursday, 7 July and Wednesday, 13 July 10am-12.30pm Butterflies and Birds on Bookham Common Meet at 100 Pound Bridge CP on Bookham Common. £4, SWT members £3, children free. Organiser SWT Kingston: 020 8337 9631.

Saturday, 16 July 12noon–4pm Teddy Bears’ Picnic at the Chatley Heath Semaphore Tower Complete with a production of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by the Cat’s Grin Theatre Company, bouncy castle, nature trail quiz, face painting, best dressed teddy competition (fancy dress theme this year is Alice in Wonderland), wildlife activities, crafts, games, ice creams & tours of tower. Bring a picnic! For 4–9yr olds. All children accompanied. Booking essential, Tel: Katy Gower: 01483 795471 Children £10, adults free.

Sunday, 14 August 2-4pm Woodland Matters Meet at Grants Lane CP, Staffhurst Wood, south of Oxted. £2, children £1. Organised by SWT Ranger Bob Crompton: 07968 832511.

Sunday, 21 August 2-4pm Butterflies of Norbury Park Two-hour walk. Meet at: entrance to Bockett’s Farm, RH5 6DN. £1 pp.

Organised by Countryside Manager Graham Manning: 07968 832508.

NATIONAL TRUST - SURREY HILLS (EAST) Estate office, near

Dorking. Book all events in advance. Tel: 01372 220644 www.nationaltrust. org.uk/northdowns Sunday, 17 July, Family guided cycle ride – Gatton Park, Reigate 10am – 11.30am.

Sunday, 24 July, Fairy tale time – Leith Hill any time 1pm – 5pm. £4 per child (pay on day). Tel: 01306 712711 for more information. Booking not required.

Wednesday, 27 July, The Big Toddle – Headley Heath 1-3pm. 2-5yrs. £3 per child.

Sunday, 31 July, Healthy family fun run for all – Denbies Hillside.

11am – 1pm (prompt) 3.5km. Tel: 01306 887485 for more information.

Wednesday, 3 August, Mini beast safari – Holmwood Common 10am–12.30pm . 5+yrs. £5 per child.

Wednesday, 3 August, In the woods – Outwood, Nr Redhill 1.30-3.30pm. 7-12 yrs. £4 per child Saturday, 6 August, Teddy bears picnic – Leith Hill any time between 1-5pm. Bring along a favourite teddy and a picnic. £4 per child (pay on day) Tel: 01306 712711 for information.

Booking not required.

Sunday, 17 July 2-4pm Dollypers Hill Nature Reserve Open Day Look for butterflies and wild flowers. Meet: Junction of Caterham Drive and Austin Close, Coulsdon. CR5 1JD. Organised by SWT Croydon: 020 8684 4000.

Saturday, 6 August 2-4pm A short walk around Ashstead Park Wildlife, habitats and management of this historic site. Meet at: Park Drive CP in Ashtead Park KT21 1LE. £2, children £1. Organised by SWT Ranger Steve Glasspool: 07968 832516.

Learning fire lighting in the woods

Children set challenges and conquer them – even in the back garden

Saturday, 6 August, The good life – Outwood, nr Redhill 2pm – 5pm.

Come for a guided tour of a six-acre smallholding. £10. Child £5.

Tuesday, 16 August, Children’s woodland adventure – Limpsfield Common 2-4pm. £3.50 per child.

Wednesday, 17 August, Minibeast madness – Box Hill 1.30-3.30pm. 4-12 yrs. £3.50 per child.

Thursday, 18 August, Teddy bears picnic – Box Hill 11am–1pm.

Children’s picnic provided, just bring your teddy. £6 per child.

Thursday, 18 August, Butterflies galore! – Denbies Hillside 2-4pm.

Friday, 19 August, Discover what’s lurking in our pond – Denbies Hillside 2-4pm. 5+yrs. £4. £2 per child.

Friday, 19 August Bat detectives – Holmwood Common.

8-10pm. £5. £2.50 per child.

Wednesday, 24 August Den building – Holmwood Common 10am-12.30pm. 7+yrs. £6.50. £3.50 per child.

Wednesday, 24 August, Teddy Bears Picnic – Headley Heath 11am-1pm.

3-6 yrs. Children’s picnic provided, - bring your teddy. £6 per child.

Wednesday, 24 August, Batty adventures – Outwood, nr Redhill 7.309.30pm. £4. £2 per child.

Saturday & Sunday, 27-28 August, Charcoal burning – Outwood, nr Redhill 9.30am–4pm 2-day course. 7+yrs. £25. £12.50 per child.

Alice Holt Forest

Wrecclesham, near Farnham GU10 4LF Tel: 01420 520212 www.forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt Thursday, 4 August Camp Fire and Food Ages 8yrs+ 4-7pm £10. Learn essential camp skills - fire lighting and tasty cooking.

Friday, 26 August Family Bushcraft Day, £25, child £15 10am-4 pm. From fire lighting to shelter building and a spot of open fire cooking. To book call Mollie from bushcraft specialists “Gone to the Woods”, on 07979 3321369.

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Exclusive Offer For Families Readers - 10 Family Passes To Visit Any National Trust Property This summer why not spend quality time with the whole family at the National Trust in Surrey. With acres of outdoor space, including wonderful gardens and stunning countryside, loads of events and something different to discover every day, why wait? Don’t miss the playground and birds at Claremont Landscape Garden, the natural play trail at Box Hill, a boat trip on the River Wey, and the daily children’s activities at Polesden Lacey. And if you’re looking for great value that’s going to last all year long then look no further than our family membership.

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COMPETITION QUESTION: What is the trail called at Box Hill? (the answer is above!)

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Whether you are going abroad this summer or enjoying a staycation, the school holidays offer time to enjoy special days out and, even better, to plan them before the start of the summer break to benefit from the anticipation!

Taking out a family membership of an organisation can help create a theme for the summer holidays. Entrance fees to National Trust properties can seem costly, but as a member, you can visit all their properties for free and sometimes there are special offers for joining – see their website. Then you can feel you share in the ‘ownership’ of their beautiful estates – without having to worry about the maintenance!

We have 25 FREE National Trust family passes to win, enabling 2 adults and 2 children to visit any National Trust property free of charge – so enter now!

The Historic Palaces, which include The Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court Palace, Kew Palace and The Banqueting House in Whitehall have some great days out on offer for children and families – such as the free weekend of activities at Tower Beach and Wharf on 23-24 July, hunting for treasure by the Thames, Plus archaeology, art and conservation activities and stalls. There are fabulous exhibitions at Kensington Palace too, plus shows of horsemanship and falconry at Hampton Court during August Bank Holiday. Membership for free entry starts at £56 for a family.

If you are thinking of heading to the coast there are some great additional activities to take in first – such as the Herstmonceux Observatory Science Centre, near Eastbourne and Hastings, for a halfday workshop finding out what it is like living in space (6+yrs). If you

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Great Summer Days Out don’t feel the need to see the sea, the Kent attractions known as The Seven Wonders of the Weald offer a variety of fun. The Seven Wonders Destination pass costs £39.95 per person and offers multiple entries into Hop Farm (masses to do there – look for Camp Hop this summer), Bedgebury Forest (with its Go Ape! High wire adventure), savings on the Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway and a free drink at Biddenden Vineyard. The fabulous Bewl Water is nearby, too, though not part of the Seven Wonders. See page 24 for our Reader competition to win one of 5 free Seven Wonders of the Weald Destination Passes!

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If you like steam railways, the Bluebell Railway is a bit closer to home – or you could drive to Blacklands Farm with a groups of friends and enjoy a day of adventure there, finishing with a steam train ride. Mums and little ones could leave the big kids at Blacklands and retreat to nearby Tulleys Farm at Turners Hill to enjoy the Maize maze, pick some fruit and play on tractors or do a bit of shopping!

Details of the summer activities mentioned at all the above places – and more - will be available on the website.

Go to www. familiesonline. co.uk/Locations/ Surrey-East

Children’s August Fun dAys Hourly steam

trains from Sheffield Park Station to Horsted Keynes Station - Wednesdays & Fridays plus Bank Holiday W/end 27th-29th August with Punch & Judy Shows on Wednesdays, Magic shows on Fridays – all included in ticket price!

Vintage transport displays at Horsted Keynes Station, 13-14th August BBQ & Real Ale tent in rally field

Bluebell Bonus – book early! All-day trAVel disCounts on all regular train services booked minimum 8 days in advance

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If that doesn’t wear the little ones out there is a NEW summer outdoor activity area featuring an inflatable assault course, bouncy castle, pedal go-karts and Frisbee golf.

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THEATRES

Please check ticket prices and times with the theatres.

REIGATE Gatton Park Open Air Promenade Theatre by Gatton Community Theatre www.gattoncommunitytheatre.org.uk

ARABIAN NIGHTS Wed-Sun, 13-17 July and Tues-Fri, 19-22 July 7.30pm.

A magical adventure in the beautiful grounds of Gatton Park, Reigate, walking with the cast between locations. About 1 mile. Duration: 2–2.5 hrs. £12. Family £30. Tickets from Dorking Halls Tel: 01306 881717

OXTED The Barn Theatre 25 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted RH8 0AA Tel: 01959 561811 www.barntheatreoxted.co.uk DISCO INFERNO - Oxted Junior Operatic Society 10+yrs. Wed-Sat, 20-23 July 7.30 - plus 2.30pm Sat From £14. Tickets from website or call: 01883 723084 OKLAHOMA - Kenley Workshop 10+yrs.

Wed-Sat, 10-13 August 7.30pm. Tickets from website or call: 01883 331400

EPSOM Epsom Playhouse Ashley Ave, Epsom

KT18 5AL Tel: 01372 742555 www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk BOB THE BUILDER Sat-Sun 23-24 July 1pm & 3.30pm £13.50

ESHER Claremont Landscape Garden

Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9JG Tel: 01372 467806 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ claremont WIND IN THE WILLOWS Open Air Theatre Thursday, 14 July £16. Child £8. Open for picnics 5.30pm, performance 7pm.

CHRISTMAS TREATS - TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill

The Rose Theatre, Kingston

SLEEPING BEAUTY at The Harlequin Theatre. Vicki Michelle, star of the classic BBC 1 hit comedy, ‘Allo, ‘Allo’ will be starring as the Wicked Fairy Carabosse in The Harlequin’s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, concocting spells and potions in a bid to out-do the loveable Lilac Fairy.

The Snow Queen By Hans Christian Andersen. Adapted by Charles Way This year the Rose Theatre presents one of the most beautiful family Christmas shows, The Snow Queen.

The Rose stage will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland!

When the evil Snow Queen whisks Kai away on her sleigh to the icy palace far away, can Gerda save him?

Join us at the Rose this Christmas to see the power of love triumph over wickedness. Perfect for the whole family. From 2 December 2011 - 8 January 2012. Tickets £8-£26.

Matinees 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 5pm.

Evenings 7pm. To book, call the Box Office on 0871 230 1552 www.rosetheatrekingston.org

The story of Princess Aurora, the girl who pricks her finger on a spinning wheel and promptly falls asleep for 100 years, will be a far from sleepy production!

From Friday, 9 December 2011 to Monday, 2 January 2012. Tickets from £14. To book, call the Harlequin’s Box Office on 01737 276 500 or visit www.harlequintheatre.co.uk

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CRAWLEY The Hawth Theatre Hawth Ave,

Crawley RH10 6YZ Tel: 01293 553636 www.hawth.co.uk

FANTASTIC MR FOX Wed, 3 August 6.30pm, Goffs Park. Enjoy a family picnic before the show! £12. Family £32 THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Sat & Sun, 20-21 August, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sun 2.30pm, Amphitheatre. Bring along a picnic to this woodland setting. £7.50.

Family £22.

EAST GRINSTEAD Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre De la Warr Road, East Grinstead

GODSTONE FARM Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone RH9 8LX Tel: 01883 742546 www.godstonefarm.co.uk Open 10am6pm. Adults £4.50; Child 2+ yrs £5.90; 1+yrs £1.80. Animals, play barn, rides.

TULLEYS FARM FUN PARK Turners Hill, Nr. Crawley, West Sussex. RH10 4PE. Close J10 M23. Gift shop, butcher and farm shop and tea room. Play areas and rides. Tel: 01342 718472. www.tulleysfarm.com Sat 9 July- Sun 5 September 10am-6pm

Tulleys Farm Giant Maize Maze & Fun Park

THE HOP FARM FAMILY PARK

RH19 3BS Tel: 01342 302000 www.chequermead.org.uk

Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6PY Tel: 01622 872068. www.thehopfarm.co.uk

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TREASURE ISLAND Thursday, 14 July 7.30pm. £7.50

25 July – 31 August Summer Holiday Fun – ‘Camp Hop’ 10am – 5pm daily,

LONDON THEATRE Kids go FREE to top London shows 12 - 26 August 2011 Booking starts mid-July. www.kidsweek.co.uk.

OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS BRITISH WILDLIFE CENTRE Newchapel, Lingfield, RH7 6LF Tel: 01342 834658 www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk Open weekends and daily 23 July - 4 September. 10am-5pm. Wild animals, Keeper Talks, picnic area, coffee shop.

BOCKETTS PARK FARM Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead. Surrey KT22 9BS Tel: 01372 363764 www.bockettsfarm.co.uk Daily 10am–5.30pm (or dusk) Adults £8.50, Child 3-17 yrs £8.50, Child 2 yrs £6.95, under 2’s free.

for families and <11yr olds. Daily shows inspired by musicals, lawn games and all the fun of the farm.

NEW! Pirate Cove, Panning for Gold NEW! Outdoor activity area

DENBIES VINEYARD London Road, Dorking RH5 4DR Tel: 01306 876616 www.denbies.co.uk

Sunday, 24 July Denbies Surrey Dog Life Dog Show 12 noon – 5pm Every Thursday in August! August Fun Thursdays. Activities in Farm Shop.

11am–3pm. Craft activities. £1.50 - £3.50

Tuesday, 2 August Children’s Photography Tuition Day. Free. Pre-

booking.

Sunday, 21 August, Birds of Prey

10am-2pm. Free.

Sunday, 28 August, 1-4pm. Pony Rides in the vineyard. £2 Monday, 29 August – Friday 2nd Sept, Lego Exhibition 11am–3pm daily. Free.

Tuesday, 30 August Creepy Crawly Road-Show. 11am & 2pm. £6.50 per child. Pre-book.

25 July-4 September Summer Family Fun on the Farm! New this summer, the

GATTON PARK REIGATE

FISHERS FARM PARK

Gatton Park, Reigate, RH2 0TD Tel: 01737 649066 www.gattonpark.com

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Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, nr Billingshurst, W. Sussex RH14 0EG Tel: 01403 700063. www.fishersfarmpark. co.uk 10am - 5pm daily. 2-10yrs. Play area, animals and rides, restaurant, gifts.

Sunday, 3 July ‘Go Green at Gatton’ Country Fair’ 1-5pm. Adults £4.50

23 July - 4 September SUMMER SPECTACULAR

Children’s Centre. 10am-11.30am and 1.303pm. Free. Bookings: 01737 780255

Beach BBQ, Splash Attack, tractor rides, Galleon adventure or bump along on the barrel bugs!

Children free.

29 July-2 September Every Friday Nature Tots, 2-4yrs with Steppingstones Monday, 8 August - Pirate Challenge!

4-7yrs. 10-12am or 1.30-3.30pm. £5 Bookings: 01737 649066

Out and About Fairground rides, bouncy castle, go-karts, miniature steam railway rides. 1-5pm. www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/funday

Edenbridge fairground

Saturday, 9 July Families Surrey East School Holiday Activities Event Plan your days here! Event at Reigate Priory Park Urban Kitchen Café, 10am – 5pm Tel: Eleanor: 0208 948 6895

Chariots at Edenbridge

BLUEBELL RAILWAY

WINKWORTH ARBORETUM

Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL Tel: 01825 720800 www.bluebell-railway.co.uk

Hascombe Road, Godalming, GU8 4AD Tel: 01483 208477 www.nationaltrust.org. uk/winkwortharboretum

13-14 August Vintage Transport Weekend with BBQ and Real Ale tent Children’s August Fun Days every Wed

Sunday, 10 July, ‘Animal Magic Event’

& Frid and BH Weekend 27th - 29th.

Punch & Judy Shows on Wednesdays 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm.

Magic Shows on Fridays - 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, & 2.30pm. Shows at Horsted Keynes Station. Steam train departs Sheffield Park hourly 11am - 4pm.

NATIONAL TRUST National Trust Properties. Admission is free to NT members. Otherwise admission charges apply, with small extra charges for children’s activities. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events POLESDEN LACEY Great Bookham, Dorking RH5 6BD, Tel: 01372 452048 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesdenlacey

11am -4pm. A fantastic family day out. No booking required.

Sat-Sun, 30-31 July, ‘Family Fun Days’ 10am-5pm. No booking required Sun, 7 August, ‘Treefrog Climbing’ 10am-5pm. Ascend high into tree canopy!

5+yrs. £6 per 30 mins session. Book.

Sunday, 28 August, ‘Food for Free’ 1-3pm. 5+yrs. With our gardening team.

Adults £5, £2.50 per child. Book.

EVENTS CALENDAR 18 June – 7 August Guildford Summer Festival - across Guildford

borough Over half the events are free to attend. www.guildfordsummerfestival.co.uk

Saturday, 9 July YLD Xtreme Youth Festival at Rosebery Park, Epsom, Surrey

KT18 5AT. 12pm – 4pm. Free. 11-17 yr olds.

Day of entertainment. Tel: 01372 732000 www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/yldxtreme

Sunday, 10 July Box Hill Village Fair Box Hill Village Hall and field. 11am – 5pm.

Sunday, 10 July Trek with the Llamas

Chiddingstone Castle, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7AD. 30 minute trek. 3+yrs, accompanied.

Trek £7pp (accompanying adult free), 11am4pm. www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk

Sunday, 24 July Beadwork Fair

South of England Centre Tel: 01737 841080 www.soec.uk.com

24 July - 2 September at Heaven,

19 High Street, Nutfield. Weekly holiday activities for Junior kids (5-11yrs). Music Workshop and Craft Workshops. Tel: 01737 420102 www.heaven-nutfield.com

Thursday, 28 July Circus Skills Workshop Reigate Library & Oxted

Sat-Sun, 2-3 July Smallholders & Self Sufficiency Show South of England

Library. Reigate: 10.30-11.30am. Oxted: 2.30-3.30pm 7-11yrs. £4 per child. Book: 0300 200 1001

Sunday, 3 July ‘Go Green at Gatton’ Country Fair’ 1-5pm Gatton Park, Reigate

Wild Child Wednesdays in August

Cost: Adults £4.50 children free Tel: 01737 649066 www.gattonpark.com

and guided walks around the chalk grassland nature reserve in Addington, near Croydon. Old Surrey Downs Project, 11am - 3pm. Call 01737 733933.

9, 10, 16 & 17 July Shakespeare outdoors! Twelfth Night. 1.30-5pm £10,

Saturday, 9 July The Children’s Trust Annual Fun Day, Tadworth Court,

Saturday, 6 August, Heart Creation Station - get creative!!, Belfry Shopping

Until 17 July Polesden Lacey Festival Comedy, music and drama

Sunday, 3 July Family Concert Tubby the Tuba. Call 0844 2491895 or visit www.polesdenfestival.co.uk

11am-4pm. Up to 10yrs. £2.

Child £5. Bookings: 01306 881717

16 July -11 September New trail or activity every

week 11am – 4pm £1 per trail.

25 July and 15,22,29 August Bat Walks 8.4510.15pm £8, Child £4

28 August & 29 August Greville Day Traditional entertainment. 11am.

SCOTNEY CASTLE Lamberhurst, Kent TN3 8JD Tel: 01892 893 820 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ scotneycastle 13 August Peter Pan 6pm

Centre, Ardingly W Sussex RH17 6TL Tel: 07714 102381 www.soec.uk.com

Tadworth £2.50, Children FREE.

Sunday, 31 July Mini-beast safaris

Centre, Redhill www.redhillbelfry.co.uk

11-13 August English National Sheepdog Trials and Farmers Market, Lower Boxhill Farm, Dorking. Starts 7.30am. See farmers and shepherds with their sheepdogs. Local foods and crafts. www.surreysheepdogsociety.org.uk

Friday, 12 August Children’s craft event at Roundshaw Downs CR8 3QL.

11am - 2pm. Bring a picnic! Info: 01737 733933. Old Surrey Downs Project.

Saturday, 13 August Oakwood, Ockley & Forest Green Flower Show and Summer Fair. Oakwood Hill Cricket Ground RH5 5PU (free carpark). Opens 12pm. £2, children free. Punch & Judy, stalls, crafts, Jazz Band, races, dog show.

Tel: 01306 628194.

Sunday, 14 August Ardingly Riding Club – Summer Show South of England Centre. Tel: 07711 950256 www.soec.uk.com

20 August – 3 September Iggle Piggle comes to Bewl Water! In the Night Garden – Musical Theatre for all the family. Bewlbridge Lane, Lamberhurst, Kent TN3 8JH Bookings: www.NightGardenLive.com

Sunday, 28 August Horley & District Show Society Dog Show, South of

England Centre. Contact: 01293 409452 www.soec.uk.com

Sunday, 28 & Monday, 29 August Edenbridge & Oxted Show 9am-5pm

Ardenrun Showground, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield RH7 6LL Adults £15, Children £5.

Sunday Special – 2 kids free! www.edenbridge-show.co.uk

The Downlands Project presents Banstead Countryside Day 2011 Sunday 11 September, 10.30am - 4.30pm Celebrated annual family event organised by the Downlands Countryside Management Project, in association with the Old Surrey Downs Project, Downlands Trust, Reigate & Banstead BC & open as part of the national Heritage Open Days weekend.

The theme of the day is a celebration of our local countryside and its fantastic flora & fauna, history, community & produce. Visit the Old Surrey Downs Project trailer to find out about the chalk grassland restoration work being carried out in your area & how to get involved.

There will be lots to see and do! With over 100 stalls/activities, including: meet the Project’s sheep, demonstrations of traditional woodland management techniques, children’s woodland nature trail, crafts galore, bug making fun, plus tractor-trailer rides & swing boats! Plus a full programme of special arena displays, including the return of ‘Adams Axemen’ by popular demand!

Free entry!

held in the large field by Banstead Woods on Holly Lane (B2219), adjacent to Holly Lane car park, Chipstead CR5 3NR. All proceeds from the day go to the Downlands Trust. Programmes & refreshments on sale on the day. We look forward to seeing you there.

Sunday, 28 & Monday,

29 August Wings and Wheels at Dunsfold Park.

9am-6pm Airshow, racing cars, fairground, simulators, arena attractions. Free parking.

Family and 3 children £40 with advance booking. <5s FREE. www.wingsandwheels.net

Monday, 29 Aug 2pm, Chaldon Village Fete.

Stalls & rides. St Peter & St Pauls School, Rook Lane, Chaldon

Sunday, 11 September Banstead Countryside Day - 10.30am –4.30pm Free

entry Tel: 01737 737700.

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HOLIDAY CAMPS AND COURSES ALL-DAY CAMPS AND PLAYSCHEMES

Downsend Lodges + & Downsend +

Advance booking is required for many of the camps and courses.

Mega Days at The Hawthorns, Pendell Court,

Bletchingley, RH1 4QJ. Tel Ruth: 01883 743377. www.hawthorns.com/sports-centre Activity Camp for 4-7 and 8-12 yrs.

11 July-2 Sept – excl 1-12 August and BH. GoKarting, Roller skating, Indoor wet’n’ wild, Arts & Crafts, Woodland Adventures, team games. Special dates: Greentop Circus Days – 18 & 25 July and 17 & 31 August. Mad Science days – 11 & 25 July.

Dance workshops – Glee & West-end musicals £26 per day or ‘Extended Day’ option (+£7.50) 8am5pm.

Activ Camps Summer Camp at Cranmore School, W. Horsley, KT24 6AT. Tel: 07896 546 067. www.activcamps.com 25 July - 12 August. Multi-activity camps 4-14 yrs.

8.30am-4.30pm. Free extended day until 6pm. Halfdays for 4 yr olds. Quad biking, Aqua slides, Dodgeball, Inflatables, Crazy crash mats, Orienteering, Foam stick hockey and more.

at Downsend School, Leatherhead KT22 8TJ. Tel: 01372 385437 & 07899 011275 (2-5yrs).

Tel: 01372 385403 (6-13yrs). www.downsend.co.uk Daily holiday activities for 2-13 yr olds. Monday, 11 July – Friday, 2 September, 8am-5.30pm

Camp Beaumont Day Camps at Dunottar School, Reigate Tel: Clare Farmer, 01263 823000.

www.campbeaumont.co.uk/daycamps

25 July - 19 August 8.30am - 5.30pm daily. 3 to 16 years. From £42 per day, from £167 per week. Up to 40 different activities ranging from archery, arts and crafts, swimming, soccer, tennis, quad biking, climbing, trampolining,.

Dorking Kids Camp

with ‘Fit For Sport’ at Dorking Sports Centre, Dorking, RH4 1SW. Tel: 0845 456 3233. www.fitforsport.co.uk 3-5 yrs and 5-12 yrs. Fun activities and sports. 25 July – 2 September; Standard day 9.30am-4.30pm or extended day 8.30am-5.30pm. Multi-sport sessions, 5-12yrs. £23 per day (standard) or £110 per week.

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Shere Fun Holiday Playscheme, Scout Hut, Goose

Green, Gomshall GU5 9LL. Tel: Emma Alexander 07765 154962. www.sherefun.org 25 July-19 August. 8.30am–4pm, 4-12yrs. £3.50 per hour, £2.75 per hour siblings. Whole week £112.50. Ofsted registered. Arts and Crafts, sport, treasure hunts, nature trails, bug hunting, music, visits include High Ashurst, mountain boarding at Redhill and Do-nutting at Aldershot.

Air hockey, wii, interesting visitors and more.

Adventure & Computer Holidays

Belmont Prep School, Holmbury St Mary nr Dorking RH5 6LQ or the Mill, Forest Green RH5 5SJ Day and Residential camps 4-14 yrs. Tel: 01306 711005. www.holiday-adventure.com 10 July-26 August: Horse Riding, Sport, Adventure, Animal Lovers & Junior Naturalist, Computing, Art, Craft, Cookery, Dance & Theatre, Gymnastics, Cycling and Learn to Cycle, Swimming & Learn to Swim, Tennis, English as a Foreign Language, Fun & Games (4-6yrs), Junior Teen Camp & Teen Camp £46-£50 per day 9.30am – 4.30pm or Residential £230-£250 per week (5 days – 10 to 30 July).

Painshill Summer Explorer’s Camp

Cobham KT11 1JE Tel: 01932 868113. www.painshill.co.uk 1-19 August. Weekdays, 9am-4.30pm. 8-12yrs. Explore the great outdoors. Action-packed adventure & discovery. Build an eco-den, pond dipping, hikes, woodland crafts, hunt for pirate treasure. £35 per day, £150 for whole week.

Bower Hill Farm Summer Camp, South Nutfield RH1 4EH Tel: 01737 822639. www.bowerhillfarm.co.uk Day Camp 5+yrs, 15-26 August. 10.30-2.30pm + ‘walking bus’ from Nutfield, starts 10am. Free choice of activities, nature trails, physical challenges, arts and crafts, team games, hunts and log shelter building. Animals, lakes and meadows.

Borough of Reigate & Banstead Tel: Leisure Services on 01737 276700. www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/leisure Summer Holiday Activity Scheme: 1-26 August. Subsidised activities for 8-15yrs in various locations. Sessions include sailing, mountain boarding, golf, trampolining, athletics and Capoeira – Brazilian Dance / Martial Arts!

Reigate & Redhill YMCA Playschemes, Princes Rd,

Redhill RH1 6JJ. Tel: Rhea: 01737 779979 / 784977. www.ymcaredhill.com YMCA Summer Playscheme 25 July-2 September (excl BH).

10am-4pm or 8.45am-6pm. 5-12yrs.

From £17 per day. Activities include arts & crafts, sports, team games, bouncy castle, trips out, cooking, drama, dance and more.

Out and About Y-Active Holiday Sports and Recreational Programme

Reigate School, Pendleton Rd, Reigate.

Tel: Shellie 01737 779979 / 784974 1-5 & 15-19 August. 9.45am-3.45pm or 8.45am-6pm. 8-13yrs. From £85 per week. Five days’ professional coaching in Football, Gymnastics & Trampolining, Tennis & Cricket. Also taster sessions in other sports: Badminton, New Age Kurling, Table Tennis, Rounders.

The YMCA also runs the Y-Kids Playscheme, Banstead, Tel: 01737 362058 and the YIPPEE Specialised Playscheme, Woodhatch. 5-12 yrs with complex needs or disability. 10am4pm. Tel: Emily or Vicky, 01737 779979

Super Camps Multi-Activity Day Camps at Aberdour School, Burgh Heath Tel: 01235 832222 www.supercamps.co.uk 11 July – 26 August. Mon-Fri, 9.20am – 4.30pm with FREE extended hours: 8am – 6pm. 4-14yrs. Over 40 activities on offer – sports, arts & crafts. £36 per day, £164 per week – discounts available.

RAW Adventure Camps at Aberdour

School, Burgh Heath Tel: 01235 832222 www.rawadventurecamps.co.uk 25-29 July. 8-14yrs. Outdoor survival skills: shelter construction, rope skills, water collection, wilderness first aid and navigation. Fire-making, cooking and outdoor craft. £159 per week.

Times as for Supercamps, above.

Cranbrook Adventurers School Holiday Club, Coppingham Cottage, 261 Balcombe Rd, Horley RH6 9EF. £37 per day; £155 per week, incl meals.

4-11 yrs. Extended day option: 7.30am6.30pm. Tel: 01293 823163. www.cranbrooknursery.co.uk Charlwood House Holiday Club

Charlwood Rd, Lowfield Heath, Crawley RH11 0QA. 4-11yrs. £17 am/pm All day £32, hourly £4. Tel: 01293 565544.

ADVENTURE Blackland Farm, Grinstead Lane,

East Grinstead RH19 4HP. Tel: 01342 810493. www.blacklandfarm.org.uk Opens 9am daily. Day adventure activities for groups of six or more.

Rock climbing and Abseiling, Archery, Zip wire, Pushball, Orienteering, Archery, Low ropes. Canoeing in Weir Wood Lake. Maze and high rope perch.

120 acres of woods and fields for walks and picnics. Near the Bluebell Steam Railway.

Priory Events, Sandy Lane, Nutfield

RH1 4EJ. Tel: 01737 822484. www.prioryevents.co.uk Summer holidays - Midweek Action Days (MAD) including Quad Bike Challenges, Obstacle Course and Archery in 250 acres 11am-3pm. 8-15 yrs. Saturdays – all activities available plus paintballing. And, for small groups, ask about the woodland crafts days.

Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development – at 3 sites

Tel: 03456 009009. www.surreycc. gov.uk/adventurecourses Day courses: £33 per day.

High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre Headley Lane Mickleham

Dorking RH5 6DQ. One-day mixedactivity courses: 8-12 yrs and 11-16 yrs. 9.30am-4.30pm. Mountain biking courses: 11-16yrs; High Ropes Course 11-16yrs; Woodland Skills: 8-16yrs; Disability Adventure 11-16yrs.

Thames Young Mariners

Riverside Drive, Ham TW10 7RX One-week course £165. £33 per day.

8-11 & 11-16yrs.

2-day, 3-day or 5-day Water and Land course; 5-day Canoeing and Kayaking; 5-day Sailing courses.

1 & 22 August: Advanced Canoeing

Chipstead Golf Club

Children’s Summer Camps

Fun Summer Golfing Camps for Children aged 5 -16 years.

• All abilities welcome - every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout August.

• From 9.00am - 3.00pm, includes lunch, all equipment and daily prizes.

• 1 Day: £35.00, 2 Days: £65.00, 3 Days: £90.00 Book now on 01737 554939 or visit

www.chipsteadgolf.co.uk How Lane, CHipStead, Surrey Cr5 3Ln

Henley Fort

The Mount, Guildford GU2 4RH. Junior and Senior 2-day MultiActivity courses, £66.

Junior and Senior Wey Navigation Day: 8-11 & 12-16yrs, £33. Home Guards Soldiering Day: 8-16yrs £33.

Senior Mountain Biking: 8-11yrs £33.

Bowles Outdoor Centre

Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9LW Tel: 01892 665665. www.bowles.ac Call for a brochure.

8-26 August. 8-15yrs. Discount >1 booking. 9.30am-4.30pm.

Day Courses: Beginners & improvers - Snowboard/low ropes/Zip Wire; Skiing; kayaking; climbing. 8 to 15yrs. £45 per day.

PGL Residential Adventure Multi-Activity Holidays

Tel: 0844 371 2424. www.pgl.co.uk/individuals 13 centres across the UK – for dates see website. 1, 2 night Introductory breaks, 3 or 4 night mini breaks or 7 nights.

Raft Building, Rock climbing, Kayaking, karting, orienteering and more.

7-17 yrs. From £99 for 1 night/2 days.

Aquasports Junior courses and Summer Camp Mercers Park Nutfield Marsh Rd, Merstham, Nr Redhill RH1 4EU. Tel: 01737 644 288.

www.aquasports.co.uk

Courses: Windsurfing, Sailing and Paddlesports. Beginner to intermediate.

RYA & BCU accredited. 8-13yrs & 1417yrs. From £114 per course for 4 days (2 hrs per day).

Summer Camp – Wet’n Wild Week (non-residential) day or full week Mix of activities, tasters and team activities.

Weekly, 25 July – 26 August. 8-13yrs & 13-16yrs. £55 per day or £240 Mon-Fri.

Activ Camps

ART Artybobs

St Joseph’s Church Hall, 2 Falkland Grove, Dorking RH4 3DL Tel: Becky: 01306 880694. www.artybobs.co.uk Tuesday, 26 July 10-11.30am. Themed art and craft activities, construction blocks and sand play. £4.50. Also Saturday Art Club including 6 August & 3 September 9.30am. 1-8yrs.

BADMINTON Badminton Juniors Holiday Course at Limpsfield LTC, Detillens

Lane, Oxted RH8 0DH. Tel: Derek Broom: 07947 14 54 75.

Badminton Coaching and Play. 8 to 12yrs. £8 per day, £30 for 4 days.

BALLET Reigate School of Ballet

Joanne Evans Tel: 01737 247795 Dance/Drama 2- and 3-day courses 1-10 August. Ages 3+yrs, 5/6+yrs to 10/11+yrs. £35, £65, £95

AQUA SPORTS KIDS’ ZONE The summer starts here!

Check out our ‘Wet ‘N’ Wild’ Summer SPLASH Camps - run weekly from July 25th to August 22nd end.

For full programme of junior courses go to:

www.aquasports.co.uk or call: 01737 644 288

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Out and About COOKERY Cookies Kitchen Cookery Workshops. Call: Catherine 07748 71

56 44 www.cookieskitchen.co.uk Summer workshops in Lingfield, 25 July; Leigh 27 July; Abinger nr Dorking 30 August. 10.30am-12.30pm. £25 (Members £22.50). 5-11 yrs. All inclusive - ingredients, aprons etc.

DANCE, DRAMA & MUSICAL THEATRE Inspire Academy of Dance 1-5

August, 4-14yrs North Holmwood Village Hall. Call Jo: 07783 13 83 48. www.inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

‘Perform’ – Peter Pan Summer Holiday Experience for 4-8yr olds

All Saints Western Village Hall 1, Chestnut Avenue, Esher KT10 8JL. Tel: Hanneke Rauch on 0845 400 1279 www.perform.org.uk 25-29 July and 15-19 August. Original music £140.

Stagecoach Leatherhead Summer Glee Workshop – ‘Don’t Stop

Believing!’ at Leatherhead Trinity School, Woodvill Rd KT22 7BP. Tel: 0208 394 2244. www.stagecoach.co.uk/leatherhead 25-29 July. 4-7yrs; 7-18yrs 4-7yrs: £125 (£95 siblings); £155 (£105) 8-18yrs.

Stagecoach Dorking Theatre Arts Holiday Workshop The Ashcombe School, Dorking. Principal: Sarah Martin 0800 007 5482 www.stagecoach.co.uk/dorking 1-5 August. Little Performers Workshop, 4-7yrs, 9.30am-12.30pm. £110. Glee Workshop 8-16yrs, 10am-4pm.

Stagecoach Redhill & Reigate Workshops at Reigate School,

Pendleton Rd RH2 7NT. Tel: 0208 686 0141. www.stagecoach.co.uk/reigate Summer workshop: 25-29 July 4-6yrs

and 7-18yrs. The Lion King for 4-6yrs olds. Glee Mania! 7-18yrs.

Stagecoach Coulsdon & Caterham

at Woodcote High School, Coulsdon Principal: Zoe McCready 0845 078 0805. www.stagecoach.co.uk/coulsdon Holiday Workshops 8-12 August Buzz for 4-6yrs olds. 10am-1pm daily. £75.

Pirates! 6-18yrs. 9.30am-3.30pm. £130.

Encore Arts at Lower Kingswood Church Hall. Tel Sarah Locke: 07941 368860.www.encorearts.co.uk 6-18yrs. Creative workshops; Musical theatre workshop & Stage make-up workshop.

Dance Camps – Dance Focus UK

and Dance Tots UK. Reigate and Redhill venues. Tel Natasha: 01737 213 281. www.dancefocusuk.com 4-11yrs.

25 July-12 August. Street dance, musical production, cheerleading and more. From £10 (half day).

FOOTBALL Football Camps – Football Focus UK and Futsal Focus UK Reigate

and Redhill venues. Tel Natasha: 01737 213 281. www.sportsfocuuk.com Boys and girls, 4-11yrs. Daily 25 July to 12 August. Football training with specialist soccer skills school, Futsal, inflatable football, tournaments and more. From £10 (half-day).

Football Fun Courses with Pro Direct Soccer Academy Tel: Karen

Bricker on 0208 397 9000. www.prodirectsocceracademy.com £18 per day or £70 per week, £9 per half day. 4-14 yrs. Leatherhead Leisure Centre, KT22 9BL. 25-29 July and 8-12 August and 22-26 August and 30 August - 2 September Reigate, South Park FC.1-5th August and 22-26 August. Coulsdon College CR5 1LA 25-29 July and 30 August-2 September

Arsenal

Soccer

Schools,

Wallington & Crawley Holiday courses.

Tel: 01474 875842 www.playthearsenalway.com/ kent-surrey-sussex Soccer schools and Goalkeeping courses. 5-14yrs Girls & boys.

Selection for 2011 Advanced Trial Centre

Ride The Hill Mountain Boarding

GOLF

Junior Golf, Bletchingley Golf Club, Church Lane, Bletchingley RH1 4LP Tel: Tom Vassen: 01883 744 848. www.bletchingleygolf.co.uk Two-day Junior Summer Golf Camps, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am-3pm.

5+yrs. £50 per child.

Chipstead Golf Club, How Lane,

Chipstead CR5 3LN Tel: 01737 554939 www.chipsteadgolf.co.uk Children’s Summer Camps every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in August.

5-16yrs. 9am-3pm £35 per day incl lunch and equipment (£90 for 3 days).

Junior Golf Camp at the Steve Blacklee Golf Academy Downs Golf Club, Outwood Lane, Kingswood KT20 6JS. Tel: 01737 839155 www.steveblacklee.com Sessions: Tuesday-Friday, 2-5 August 9-12noon or 1-4pm. £19.50 per session.

HORSE RIDING Children’s Summer Courses

Orchard Cottage Riding Stables, Babylon Lane, Lower Kingswood KT20 6XA. Tel: Mrs Claire Brugger 01737 241311. www.ocrs.co.uk All levels. Weekly Children’s Courses.

Starting 25 July – 30 August. 10.30am – 3.30pm. 6-14yrs. 5 days £190.

Friday Fundays: £50. Pony Club Camp Week (members and non-members) 9am-3.30pm £190/£200.

KARTING Bambinos and Junior Karting, Daytona Sandown Park, Esher KT10

8AN. Tel: 0845 6445502. www.daytona.co.uk Most days in the school holidays, 5-7yrs and 8+yrs.

Bambino Karting, Arrive and Drive, Junior Karts, Cadet Karts, Pro-Karts and super fast DMAX (for experienced drivers). Junior Race School modules and In Kart Championships. Booking essential. £55 per module. 8-15yrs.

LASER GAMES LaserHub, Spindle Way, Crawley, W Sussex RH10 1TG Tel: 01293 548000. www.laserhub.co.uk Daily – Mon-Fri Mornings 10am-1pm – 7-11yrs £12; all day 10am-5pm for 7-16 yrs £20.

Includes laser tag games and food.

MOUNTAIN BOARDING Ride The Hill Mountain Boarding,

XBP Mountainboard Centre, Priory Farm, Sandy Lane, Nutfield, RH1 4EJ. Tel: 0845 0944 360. www.ridethehill.com Open daily in holidays 10am-6pm.

8+yrs. £10 per head. Equipment hire.

Bletchingley Golf CluB Junior Golf Coaching

• EGu National Skills Centre • EGu ‘Golf Mark’ Registered • All ages and standards welcome including beginners For more information please contact Tom Vassen at vassy_1@hotmail.co.uk or call 01883 744 848

de Stafford Sports Centre, Caterham, 01883 344 355 Tandridge Leisure Centre, Oxted, 01883 716 717 www.tandridgeleisure.co.uk

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Out and About MULTI-ACTIVITIES – SPORT PLUS Sports and specialist courses –E.K. Sports and Leisure,

Greenacre School, Sutton Lane, Banstead SM7 3RA. Tel: 01372 210807. www.eksports.co.uk Summer Camp: 25 July-19 August. Football, Drama and Music, Arts and Crafts and multiactivities. 4-15yrs. £120-£125 per week.

Mad About Sports - Coaching Weeks at Aberdour School, Burgh Heath. Tel: 01235 832222 www.madaboutsports.co.uk Tennis, Football & Swimming. 8-14yrs

A Passion For… Holiday Workshops

www.socioussports.com 25-29 July, 9.30am–3.15pm. 6-16yrs.

Professional rugby coaches / players from New Zealand & Australia coaching full contact rugby. £125 for the week

Evening tennis coaching for 4+ yr olds, £5.80 per hour. Private

Hillcrest Netball Summer Camp

ROLLER SKATING Sunday family roller skating,

YMCA Princes Rd Earlswood Nr Redhill.

Tel: 01293 776266 www.rrarsc.co.uk Every Sunday, 11.30-12.30pm fun skating for all the family with skate hire. 12.30-1.30pm. All in price £7.

(excluding 1-12 August)

Hawthorns Sports Centre Hawthorns School Pendell Court Bletchingley RH1 4QJ

Detillens Lane, Limpsfield RH8 0DH Tel: Richard Enderby Tel: 01883 714079. www.limpsfieldtennis.co.uk Daily weekdays, from Monday, 18 July to Friday, 26 August. ‘Foundation’ 3-6yrs 9.3011am; ‘Junior’ 6-13yrs & ‘Academy’ 14+ 9.30am– 12.30pm. Approx £6 per hr.

Multisports (incorporating football,

Warlingham Rugby Club, Limpsfield Rd, Warlingham CR6 9RB. Tel: 020 8660 1873 www.hillcrestnetball.co.uk Professional netball coaching and fun activities. Mon-Fri, 25 to 29 July, 9.30am-3.30pm. 8-14yrs. From £18 per day, £85 per week.

Day Camps for 4-12 years, 11 July to 2 Sept

Limpsfield Lawn Tennis Club

Tennis Camps at Redhill Lawn Tennis Club, Linkfield Lane,

NETBALL

Holiday Activity Camps

TENNIS

at Sutton & Croydon Tel: 01235 832222 www.apassionfor.co.uk A Passion For… Dance, Food, invention, Being in a Band – dates in August.

6-16yrs. £154-£174 per week.

cricket, rounders, darts, skittles, racquet games, dodgeball) with Agon Sports Services. Limpsfield Blues Football Club, Glebe Meadow, Limpsfield High Street, Limpsfield RH8 0DG. Tel: Ali Martin, 0208 651 3319 or M: 0750 433 2625 www.agonsports.co.uk Daily 25 July – 2 September excl Weds.

Morning session 9.30am-12.30pm or/ and afternoon session 1.30-4.30pm.

Free supervised lunch hour 12.30 to 1.30. School years 1 - 6. £7.25 per half day session (advance) or £8.40.

Mega Days Childrens

Rugby Summer Camp at Reigate RFC. Tel: James 07975 981721.

For more information and to book on line

Redhill, RH1 1JW. 5-14yrs. Coaching, competitions, mini tennis games etc.

Tel: Tim Wilkinson: 07956 38 35 35

www.hawthorns.com/sports-centre

TRAMPOLINING AND GYMNASTICS

Limpsfield tennis court (RH8 0SW). Tel: Ali Martin, 0208 651 3319 or M: 0750 433 2625 www.agonsports.co.uk

Springfit Gymnastics &Trampoline Club Tel: Adam Reynolds 07932 752081

www.springfit.org Gymnastics drop-in class at Oakwood Sports Centre, Horley.

Thursdays, 28 July & 4,11,18,25 August, 4+yrs 5-6:30pm £6. Funfit, Gymnastics & Trampolining at Oriel High School, Maidenbower, Crawley. From 2+yrs. Tues.

Alex Over Tennis Tuition at

Dormansland Tennis Club Tel: 07748 384 897. www.advantageover.com 25-17 July & 9-11 August 5-8yrs & 9+yrs.

Matchpoint Tennis Summer Camps Matchpoint Tennis Academy,

LEISURE CENTRES Call to check opening times

Holland Rd, Hurst Green, Oxted, RH8 9BQ. Tel: 07958 572745 www.matchpointtennis.co.uk 5-10yrs and 11+yrs. Monday-Thursday, 25-28 July and Monday-Thursday, 2225 August £65 for the 4 1/2 days.

Leatherhead Leisure Centre

Guildford Rd, Leatherhead KT22 9BL Tel: 01372 377674 www.leatherheadleisurecentre.co.uk Crash swim courses; soft play; intensive trampolining course 8+yrs; kiddi-karts 4-8yrs.

TRAMPOLINING Trampolining Mega Sessions

Dorking Sports Centre Reigate Rd, Dorking RH4 1SW Tel: 01306 870180 www.harpersfitness.co.uk See Dorking Kids Camp - Fit for Sport, above. Also: trampolining for 5–11 year olds & swim courses for all levels.

- Anti-gravity 4+yrs. 1 William Rd, Caterham on the Hill CR3 5NN Tel Marie: 07764 76 04 08 www.ag-tc.co.uk Summer holidays: 27 July, 31 August, 12.45-2.45pm. £9 per person 4+yrs

Orchard Cottage

Riding Stables

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Reigate. Rugbykids, 17A Bell Street Reigate RH2 7AQ Tel: 0845 313 3242. www.rugbykids.com 23-25 August 3-day camp. 10am1pm 5-7yrs; 10am–3pm 7-11yrs.

Skillbuilding and games for boys & girls.

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For adults and children Private and group lessons Indoor and outdoor schools Hacking across the North Downs Free mothers creche weekdays

01737 241311

call or visit www.ocrs.co.uk for further details and price list Babylon Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 6XA (just off junction 8, M25) We are both B.H.S. & A.B.R.S. approved

Banstead Sports Centre Merland Rise,Tadworth KT20 5JGTel: 01737 361933

www.courtneys.co.uk/clubs/banstead

Swimming & toddler swimming

Donyngs Recreation Centre

Linkfield Lane, Redhill RH1 1DP Tel: 01737 764 732 www.courtneys. co.uk/centres/Donyngs Adventureland (3-8yrs) back in the summer.

Oakwood Sports Centre Balcombe

Rd, Horley RH6 9AE Tel: 01293 822238. www.blueleisure.com click on Oakwood Sports Centre.

SportsZone Holiday Club 25 July-26 August. Sports, arts and crafts. 5-12yrs.

Extended day 8am-6pm. £21. Half day £9. Themed Fridays; Roller Skating on Saturdays. Sport everyday.

Play Zone for 0-5yrs olds – drop-in activity area. Challenges, team games, events and activities Indoors & outdoors.

Horley Anderson Sports Centre

Thornton Close, Horley RH6 8RJ Tel: 01293 784 075 www.nuffieldhealth.com/horley 25m & teaching pool with swimming lessons all ages.

Open every day from 7am, swimming, family splash sessions for 3months+

De Stafford Sports Centre

Burntwood Lane, Caterham CR3 5YX Tel: 01883 344355 www.tandridgeleisure.co.uk

Tandridge Leisure Centre Hoskins Rd, Oxted RH8 9HT. Tel: 01883 716717 www.tandridgeleisure.co.uk Guildford Spectrum Leisure Centre Parkway, Guildford, GU1 1UP

Tel: 01483 443322 www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk Public Ice Skating, Family Bowling

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Out and About FARMERS MARKETS

CRAF T FAIR S

Reigate Tunnel Road, 4th Friday of the month

Reigate Craft Fair Scout Hall, Slipshoe St. Saturdays, 2 July, 6 August, 3 September 10am-4pm

Redhill High Street, 2nd Friday of the month – call 01737 276629 to check.

Chipstead - Shabden Park Farm 4th Saturday of the month

Dorking Craft & Gift Fair, Dorking

9am-2pm – call to check 01737 276000

– Saturday, 23 July (including Shabden Farm Picnic) and 27 August. High Rd, Chipstead Surrey CR5 3SF. Tel: 01737 552744 www.shabdenparkfarm.com

NC T NEARLY NEW SALES and EVENTS CATERHAM AND OXTED BRANCH

Saturday, 9 July 10.30am – 12.30pm. Oxted School, Bluehouse Lane, Oxted RH8 0AB

DORKING Saturday, 17 September, 10-12noon. North Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill RH5 4HH Tel: 0844 243 6107

EAST GRINSTEAD Monday, 18 July 10am - 12.30pm Teddy Bear Picnic. Parish Halls, De la Warr Rd, East Grinstead. Crafts, cakes, raffle, outside traders, Jo Jingles fun, face painting and more. £2.50 per family.

OTHER NEARLY NEW SALES Cheeky Monkey nearly new baby and children sales Saturday, 2 July

9-11am at St Francis Church (opp Oakwood School) 84 Balcombe Rd, Horley RH6 8AY. £1

Halls. Sundays, 17 July & 21 August 9.30am4.30pm

SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS AND OTHER LOCAL EVENTS Saturday, 2 July 11am-3pm Twins, Triplets or More, Family Fun Day. St.

Stephens School, Hunters Chase, South Godstone RH9 8HR. Open to any family with, or expecting, multiples. Entry is free! Bring a picnic!

Featuring: Starsteppers, Little Kickers, Sing and Sign, Sensory Baby and JoJingles.

Entertainment, information sessions, gifts and professional photographer. www.eastsurreytwinsclub.co.uk

Sunday, 3 July 11.30am-2.30pm Summer Fayre at The St. Francis’Catholic Primary School, Whyteleafe Road Caterham CR3 5ED

Saturday, 9 July, 12pm - 3pm.

Summer Fair St Peter & St Paul CofE

Infant School, Chaldon. Hook a Duck, Pony Rides, Penalty Shoot Out, Tattoos, Beanbag in a Bucket and more PLUS BBQ, popcorn, cakes and candy floss. 50p (<16s Free)

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