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WHAT’S ON for 0-12 year olds in September and October Covering Reigate, Redhill, Dorking Leatherhead, Caterham, Warlingham, Godstone, Horley, Oxted and Lingfield

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Back to school already! We’ve loads of articles online to help you get yourself organised, ease your child’s anxieties and minimise stress - at our national website familiesonline.co.uk.

Autumn is a lovely time to explore – before the days get short. Our Walks, Nature and Local Conservation feature on page 26 has lots of ideas for different ways to explore the countryside, some with a Halloweeny theme.

The Clubs and Classes Directory on pages 10-18 gives you 8 pages of local ways to follow your favourite activities – or try new ones. You’ll also find these details online at www.familiessurreyeast/classes Halloween is always fun and as usual we bring you the best places to get ghoulish! See Witch Way for Halloween 2013? on pages 8-9. For even more fun at October half term go to page 26 – and, as always, there is more online.

Eleanor Lines, Editor, Families Surrey East

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NEWS

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Babies and Toddlers Town and Community - NCT and other sales

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Witch Way for Halloween 2013?

10 Heath – Postnatal care for mums 10 Clubs and Classes Annual Pull-Out Directory 2013-2014 20 Education 22 Independent School Open Days 24 OUT AND ABOUT Theatres 25 Events Calendar 26 Half term Events and Attractions 26 Walks, Nature and Local Conservation 27 Holiday Camps and Courses

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Local News

Think Active this Autumn!

The Change4Life campaign has been encouraging families to be more active over the summer and the campaign continues when everyone is back to school. Here are a few ideas to do a few things differently, keeping you and your family active and healthy. * Walk home with your groceries, rather than going to the supermarket by car. * Get on your bike for 10 minutes a day. * Have a quick kick-about in the garden with the kids. * Dance around your living room to some of your favourite tunes. * Ditch the car and walk or cycle to school and work. * Take the stairs instead of the lift or escalators at every opportunity.

Visit www.activesurrey.com/getstarted to check for near free sporting sessions near you.

And remember, it’s International Walk to School month in October.

Walking can be quicker than taking the car – and less stressful! www.livingstreets.org.uk

Universal Tax Credit

Universal Tax Credit, the government's new single benefit for people in or out of work, is replacing six existing tax credits and benefits and helps with childcare costs, rent and other costs through a single monthly payment. Read more about it on the website at www.familiessurreyeast.co.uk/universaltaxcredit

Dorking Waterstones grows and moves From August a larger Waterstone’s can be found on South Street after it moves from St Martin’s Walk. The new bookshop will have more space for children’s books and a new range of stationery and gifts.

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Wellies For Ellies Join the sponsored walk on September 14th at Happy Valley, Coulsdon and raise funds for the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s conservation work to protect Africa’s threatened elephants. Registration is just £5 per person at www. welliesforellies.org or support them via your school. Alternatively foster an orphaned elephant for £3 per month! Find out more from this Leatherhead charity at www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org Every week in Surrey this summer we threw away enough strawberries to cover a tennis court and every day two shed loads of bananas. For practical solutions go to www.lovefoodsurrey.com

Heritage Open Days ‘Heritage Open Days’ , from 12th-15th September, offers free visits to some great local buildings Ockley and special places that may not Windmill be usually open to the public. For children and adults interested in natural history there are explorations of important places such as Teazle Wood and Inholms Lane Clay Pit Nature Reserve. www.heritageopendays.org.uk and www.molevalley.gov.uk

Kids Can Do It workshops at local B&Qs in Croydon, New Malden and Sutton teach children new skills such as sawing, drilling, gluing and nailing. www.diy.com/kidsclasses or call 0845 600 5428.

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more than 1 million families are part of Change4Life join in the fun today!

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Whether it’s swapping to healthier foods, doing more physical activity or cutting back on portion sizes, we’ve got lots of great recipes, games and tips to help the family get healthier and happier. And the good news is, it’s all free.

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Local News CLUB NEWS Roller skating with more space!

Sunday Fun skating and Federation grade roller skating lessons will take place at Reigate College Sports Hall in Rushworth Road Reigate from Sunday, 22 September, offering more space than at the current YMCA venue in Earlswood. The Fun Skate starts at 11.30am until 12.25pm, followed by the lessons until 1.25pm.

Cleaning up our beaches Charity might begin ‘at home’ but much of our ecology starts in the sea! The Marine Conservation wants to tackle the tide of litter washed up on our shores and needs you. From 20th-23rd September, the ‘Beachwatch Big Weekend’ will involve thousands of volunteers to help clear up and record the rubbish they find.

Get out and active! Find out more at www.mcsuk.org/beachwatch or telephone 01989 566017.

A heated, updated and extended play barn at Bocketts Farm is ready for you this autumn – complete with new seating for spectators and new babies’ changing area. www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

Discover your child’s talent!

Stagecoach Redhill and Reigate is hosting a Discovery session on Friday, 13th September at Reigate School, for you and your child to see what performing arts workshops are all about. The free taster is for 4 to 6 yr olds from 4.30-5.30pm and 6+ to 18yrs from 4.306.30pm. Wendy, the Principal, and teachers can answer questions and book a space on the next course, starting on 20th and 21st September.

Call Wendy on 0208 686 0141 to book a place on the Discovery Day. www.stagecoach.co.uk/ reigate

The Green Flag Award

has been given to Reigate’s Priory Park again by ‘Keep Britain Tidy’.

With over 2 million visitors per year and lots of free fun, Priory Park is proving very popular!

If you’d like to start skating, call Barry at the Redhill & Reigate Artistic Roller Skating Club (RRARSC) on 01293 776266.

Reigate School of Ballet gift The Reigate School of Ballet wowed audiences with six sell-out shows at The Harlequin Theatre, then donated all the proceeds from sales of their DVD to The Children’s Society charity in Reigate.

To find out more about The Reigate School of Ballet, call Jo Evans on 01737 247795. www.reigateschoolofballet.com

Dance as an extra-curricular GSCE! If your children are keen on dance of any type, a new opportunity to study Dance at GSCE level could fulfil their ambitions and give them an extra GSCE into the bargain – outside of school hours!

Dance Division, an independent dance school based in Brockham, offers vocational performing arts training for students of all ages. From September 2013 it is offering the AQA GSCE Dance to Y9 (13+yrs) students from local schools and dance schools, in conjunction with Box Hill School.

Taught by Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) registered teachers in local Dance Division centres, students will develop their choreography and performance skills, as well as attending performances and rehearsals.

Call Dance Division’s Principal, Jenny Chantelle Tullett, on 01306 898759 or email info@dancedivision.co.uk for an information pack. www.dancedivision.co.uk

Half term at our leisure centres Some of our local leisure centres offer masses of activities for children during the school breaks. In October, for example, de Stafford in Caterham and Oxted’s Tandridge Leisure Centre have Creative Movement sessions for 3-6s; Drama workshops to inspire the 5-8yrs and 7-11s; crafty Art sessions including a family friendly event and the chance to create beautiful screen printed greetings cards, perfect for 7-11s. The October half-term week’s Halloween Splash Disco on Friday, 25 October, 7-9pm will get you in the mood for spooking.www.tandridgetrust.co.uk

Top Hat goes Hip Hop in Kingswood!

Top Hat Stage School will be offering LAMDA qualifications at its Friday after-school classes at Kingswood Primary School for 4-17yr olds. At Grade 6+ the LAMDA qualifications bring UCAS points with them, so improving your child’s range of choice of university! On a lighter note, there will also be Hip Hop classes at Kingswood on Wednesdays at 5.30pm, starting on 18 September. Call Sara Dibley on 01737 831184. www.tophatstageschool.co.uk

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Babies and Toddlers

Popular Bookham toddler group receives accolade Take inches off your waistline and get back into your favourite jeans in just 8 weeks!

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Parent and toddler groups are great community hubs and Bookham Toddler group is no exception. Bookham Baby and Toddler group has been running for over 30 years thanks to mums who volunteer their time. Pippin Hackett and Rachel Slater are celebrating the success of the toddler group after being voted one of the best-run toddler groups in East Surrey.

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NEW WEB DIRECTORY for ante- and post natal classes for mums - coming soon! www.familiessurreyeast.co.uk/classes

A baby area with soft toys and safe crawling space, craft table with something for children to make and take away, book corner, puzzle corner, Happyland, trains and cars and more await toddlers aged 0-5yrs at the Old Barn Hall, Church Road, Bookham, KT23 3PQ on Tuesdays in term time, 9.4511.30am. It’s a good place, too, for tired mums who need a coffee and a chat! Call Pippin on 01372 454 188 or see the website at www.bookhamtoddlergroup.co.uk

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Just as we have got used to the economical benefits of washing clothes at lower temperature, scientists now find that supposedly ‘clean’ laundered clothes are harbouring bacteria.

Whilst a move away from the high-temperature washes and harsh detergents has proved kinder to fabrics, the environment and sensitive skin, research shows potentially harmful bacteria in our laundry is not being taken care of.

Items that are most likely to be contaminated with pathogens are those that come into direct contact with the body - underwear, towels, facecloths, bedlinen and nappies (Ref: Clothing, household linens, laundry and home hygiene International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH) 2011)

Leading hygiene expert, Dr Lisa Ackerley, refers to this as the ‘Sick Laundry Cycle’. She is calling for an increased awareness and has provided tips for breaking the cycle.

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New Pre-school opens 5 September in Tadworth If you’d like your pre-schooler to experience 3 acres of woodland, a nature trail, mini farm and chicken run to enhance their education, the launch of the new Little Acorns pre-school on 5th September at The Old Pheasantry near Tadworth sounds perfect!

Offering sessions 8.45am-3.15pm Monday to Thursday and until 12.15m on Fridays, there is also inside space for when rain stops outside play.

Little Acorns is for 2-5yr olds, and offers 15 hours of free sessions for 3 yr olds and free sessions for 2 yr olds. For more information call Angela on 07772 92 07 14.

Little Acorns Pre-School, The Old Pheasantry, Merrywood Grove, Tadworth KT20 7HF. www.littleacornskingswood.co.uk

How to break the Sick Laundry Cycle: Dr Ackerely’s tips ¡ The higher the temperature the better the germ kill. Do at least one wash at 90°C once a month to give your machine a spring clean and make sure it’s not a reservoir of infection. ¡ When washing at lower temperatures, use a laundry disinfectant to help kill bacteria (look near the detergent shelves in your supermarket). ¡ Wash underpants and socks in a separate wash from face flannels and tea towels, especially if you are using a low-temperature wash. ¡ Don’t shut your machine door immediately after a wash. By letting it air, you help to reduce the growth of bacteria inside. ¡ Regularly clean your washing machine’s door seals and detergent drawer. ¡ Wash your hands thoroughly after handling heavily soiled laundry. If you’re washing at low temperatures without a laundry disinfectant, also wash your hands after you take the wet items from the machine.

Babies and Toddlers

Finding the right babysitter The idea of leaving your child with a babysitter can be daunting, especially if you don't know how to find someone you can trust.

TOWN & COMMUNITY SALES NCT Nearly New Sales NCT – supporting the National Childbirth Trust REIGATE, REDHILL & HORLEY Saturday, 28 September 10am-12noon (9.45am members) £1. Reigate Park Church, Park Lane East, Reigate. Tel: 0844 243 6249 nct.org.uk/branches/redhill-reigate-horley

Recommendations from friends are a good place to start or try a local babysitting agency. What questions can help you find the right person?

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North Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill RH5 4JP. Tel: 0844 243 6107. nct.org.uk/branches/dorking

First, you need to know that your babysitter has childcare experience, either with her own children or as a nanny, nursery nurse or teacher.

Also : can she provide references? Has she got an enhanced CRB check? Has she got her own transport?

If you are going out before the kids have eaten, bathed or gone to bed, you’ll want to kow that they can cope with those activities and that your children will be happy with them. A face-to-face interview is the best way to make this judgement.

Your baby sitter must be able to cope in an emergency,which means they'll need a good command of the English language.

Always book her to arrive early enough to run through their bedtime routine; what they are allowed to eat; how she can contact you and when you expect to return.

With thanks to Theresa Jauregui, Proprietor of Scallywags babysitting agency, for help with this article. You can contact Scallywags on 01737 218499.

CATERHAM & OXTED Saturday, 9 November 10.45am-12.30pm (10.15 for NCT members). ÂŁ1.50. Oxted School, Bluehouse Lane, Oxted RH8 0AB. Tel: 0844 243 6076. nct.org.uk/branches/caterham-oxted LEATHERHEAD Next NNS in November (date tbc) Downsend School, Leatherhead KT22 8TJ. Tel: 0844 243 6183. nct.org.uk/branches/leatherhead

Other NCT Events

NCT Redhill, Reigate & Horley Baby First Aid Course - Monday, 9 September, also Monday, 14 October, 7-9pm. Reigate Methodist Community Centre, 53 High St, Reigate RH2 9AE. Booking essential. ÂŁ25 individual / ÂŁ45 for a couple. Branch Tel: 08442 43 62 49.

Other Nearly New Sales

CHEEKY MONKEY NEARLY NEW Baby and Children’s Sales. Baby equipment, toys and clothes. Refreshments. Admission £1. Tel: 07949 44 26 27.

REIGATE Saturday, 14 September, 9 - 11am Saturday, 12 October, 9 - 11am Reigate Park Church, Park Lane East, off Cockshot Hill, Reigate RH2 8BD.

HORLEY Saturday, 28 September, 9-11 am

St Francis Church, Balcombe Rd, Horley RH6 9AY

Brockham Toddler Group Nearly New Sale Saturday, 5 October 10am-12noon. Brockham Village Hall Tel: Sally 07799 01 28 37.

www.scallywagsbabysitting.co.uk

What’s on at Dovers Green Autumn 2013

Monday

Weigh, Stay & Play 9am - 11.15am Little Explorers 10am – 12.30pm Stay & Play 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Tuesday

Stay & Play 9.30am - 11.30am Baby Massage 12.30pm - 1.15pm Baby Signing 2pm - 2.30pm

Wednesday

ActivTots 10am - 10.45am ‘Let’s Get Messy’ drop in session 10.45am – 11.30am Post Natal Course 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Thursday

Weaning Class (Monthly 12 - 2pm) Breastfeeding Session 12.30pm - 2.30pm

To book any of our activities call the centre on 01737 223621 We are now taking bookings for January 2014’s NURTURING PROGRAMME (Parenting Puzzle).

10 week courses available during evenings & mornings.

We do ask for a donation for some of our activities. Please call or see our website for more information and to view our full programme: doversgreenchildrenscentre.co.uk

Need some help and support?

Open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm for advice and information.

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Friday

Under 1’s Baby Group 10am - 11.30am Baby Basics Ante-Natal 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Saturday

Dads Inc. (Play Session) 10am - 12 First Saturday of the month Paediatric First Aid 10am - 12 Parent Craft Ante-Natal Session 10am 3pm Contact your Mid-Wife to book a place

Let’s get Messy, ActivTots and Little Explorers are term time activities only.

Co-ordinator: Anna Durbridge Tel: 01737 223621

doversgreenchildrenscentre.co.uk Rushetts Rd, Reigate RH2 7RF

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Halloween

WITCH WAY for HALLOWEEN 2013 ?

Check out these wickedly goulish Halloween events at venues right across Surrey, Sussex and Kent. Visit the venue's website for further details.

Tulleys Farm

Claremont Landscape Garden

Bocketts Park Farm

Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead KT22 9BS. Open daily 10am – 5.30pm Tel: 01372 363764. bockettsfarm.co.uk

Esher Tel: 01372 467806.

Craft Workshops 11am-1pm Mon, 28 Oct Pumpkin Carving, bring your own pumpkin

Wizards and Witches Week. 26 October – 3 November

Tues, 29 Oct to Fri, 1 Nov Halloween Crafts. NA + £1.50

A packed programme of fun and freaky activities including a spooky quiz trail and creepy crafts - and hundreds of pumpkins for sale! Plus the usual farm animals and daily activities including pony rides and pig racing. Animal Barns, play barns, young driver’s area, tearooms and gifts for warm, indoor fun too.

Spooky Halloween Trail Sat, 26 Oct-Sun, 3 Nov 10am-4pm. Admission + 50p for trail

NATIONAL TRUST VENUES Polesden Lacey

Great Bookham, Dorking RH5 6BD Tel: 01372 452048. nationaltrust.org.uk/polesdenlacey Saturday, 26 October to Sunday, 3 November Halloween Spooks & Storiies - Scary ghost stories in our wild woods! Admission +£2 per child

Thurs, 31 Oct 4pm onwards Dress up for Halloween and bring your lantern for a spooktacular walk around the lake. Scary Storytelling sessions in the play area at 4pm, 4.30 and 5pm. Admission + 50p for story telling - bookable on arrival.

FREE ENTRY all week for children dressed in Halloween costume

Morden Hall

National Trust, Morden Hall Park, Morden, SM4 5JD Tel: 020 8545 6850.

Wed, 30 & Thurs, 31 October Spooktacular activities and trails, including pumpkin carving and creepy crawly bug hunts!

Find prices at nationaltrust.org.uk/mordenhallpark/

River Wey Navigation

Guildford, Tel: 01483 561389. nationaltrust.org/riverwey

Thurs, 31 October 11am – 4pm at Dapdune Wharf, GU1 4RR. Bring a pumpkin, carve a face and receive a tealight to bring your work to life!

Tulleys Farm Turners Hill, Nr. Crawley, West Sussex RH10 4PE. Tel: 01342 718472. tulleysfarm.com

Fancy dress parade Sat, 19 October. Enter the pumpkin carving competition: bring your creation, or carve at the park. Judging at 6pm.

Enter the Creepy Cottage, climb aboard the Horrid Hayride (with live actors in the afternoon), or solve the Circus Maze. Plus for younger guests, there’s the Boo Barn and Spooky Trail too. A full day of fun with children’s shows, pumpkin inflatables, trampolines and more. Great value too with all activities included in entry* and mostly undercover. (*small extra charge for corn cannon and pumpkin chucker). Open from 10.30am.

Denbies Wine Estate

London Road, Dorking RH5 4DR Holiday activities in the Kitchen Garden Farm Shop. Tel: 01306 876616. denbies.co.uk October Spooky Spectacular Half Term Holiday Fun with very Halloweeny mid week events. Book before you go:Tuesday, 29 October, 11 am and 2pm. Curiously Creepy Crawly Roadshow Children £6.75; adults free.

Wednesday, 30 October, 11am and 2pm. Hobgoblin Children’s Theatre Company present ‘The Spookiest Fairy Tale Ever Told!’ £6.75 per child, adults free.

Thursday, 31 October, 11am-12.30pm. Little Monster’s Spooky Spectacular Halloween Disco in Denbies vaulted cellar. £7.25 per child.

Drusillas Park

Alfriston, East Sussex BN26 5QS. Tel: 01323 874100. drusillas.co.uk Saturday, 26 October – Sunday, 3 November Halloween Shriek Week Stake out the fun at Drusillas Park over the Halloween period. We’ve conjured up some fang-tastically spooky surprises to keep your little horrors half term happy.

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Halloween Fishers Farm Park

Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, nr Billingshurst, W. Sussex RH14 0EG. Tel: 01403 700063. fishersfarmpark.co.uk 26 October – 3 November Witches and Wizards, Vampires and Lizards, and owls that go hoot in the night. Scary tales and slimey snails, and ghosts that give you a fright!

Jump aboard your broomsticks and soar over to Fishers this hairraising half term for the ‘Halloween Happy Hauntings’! Ideally suited for ages 2-11 yr old monsters!

Try the truly gruesome ‘Gory-ent Express’ and join the creepy crew in the amazing Pumpkin Patch! A coven of wicked witches and a spectacle of Spooks perform the spell-binding ‘Spook Show’ daily in the enormous Barn Theatre! For the ‘not so brave’ the cosy, new Animal Encounters Barn is the friendly pace for you!

Surrey Wildlife Trust surreywildlifetrust.org Monday, 28 October 5.30-8pm Furzefield Fright Night at the Merstham Community Facility, 44 Portland Drive, Merstham RH1 3HY. Crafty Halloween themed fun and games with a spooky walk in Furzefield Wood to finish. Prepare to be scared! Wrap up warm.

Booking essential, call Laura Ashfield on 07967 575255.

Tuesday & Wednesday, 29-30 October 5.30-7.30pm.

Wild Times – Halloween at Nower Wood Nature Reserve, Mill Way, Leatherhead KT22 8QA. (Field centre up steps from car park) Experience the spooky sights, sounds and smells of Nower Wood.

Activities and games with an environmental theme. Dress up but bring warm clothing. For 5-8yrs accompanied. Booking essential - call 01372 379 509. Admission: Children ÂŁ12.50, adults ÂŁ2.50.

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Bocketts Farm Park 26th Oct - 3rd Nov

WIZARDS & WITCHES WEEK

26 October – 3 November Halloween Half Term at The Hop Farm Spooky fun! Rides & attractions with a Halloween twist. Free entry!

Leeds Castle Maidstone ME17 1PL. leeds-castle.com Saturday, 26 October – Sunday, 3 November Family fun with creepy crafts, gruesome face painting, daily fancy dress competitions & pumpkin trail through the grounds. For those brave enough to venture into the ‘spooky maze’, be sure to look out for ghosts and ghouls on your way to the middle! Pay once and visit all year round. This event is included in our key to the castle ticket: ÂŁ21 adults, ÂŁ13.50 children.

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19 October – 3 November Hocus Pocus. 10am-4pm then from 25 October until 7pm. Solve ‘The Mystery of Hocus Pocus Hall’ and walk through The Haunting in the Hollows and, for little spooks, Burt and Bilge’s Big Bad BOO in Market Square. Stay the night at the resort’s spooky hotel complete with themed rooms, an indoor swimming pool & spa and the fantastic African-themed restaurant Zafari Bar & Grill!

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HEALTH

POSTNATAL CARE FOR MUMS Pregnancy brings with it a constant time of change with postural changes, increased weight gain and ligaments becoming more stretched in preparation for your newborn.

These changes can cause discomfort including low back pain, pelvic joint pain and pain in the ribcage, shoulder girdle and neck. Persistent back pain during pregnancy is estimated to affect more than 50% of pregnant women. Migraines, heartburn and numbness in the arms and legs are also common symptoms.

There is help available both before and after the birth. This article looks at postnatal therapies.

Osteopathy The spine and pelvis undergo various stresses during childbirth.

Having the spine functioning well is important because the spine houses the nerves that control everything in the pelvis and surrounding area. Any physical tension in the area (even very subtle) can restrict nerves, blood flow and muscle tone, all of which can lead to problems and discomfort both before and after pregnancy.

Osteopathy can help with many of these issues in a gentle and effective way by using soft tissue techniques, joint articulation and joint mobilisation in conjunction with ultrasound and electrotherapy. Advice on exercise or referral to other modalities (such as pilates) is also given.

Particular attention is given to changes in physical factors such as posture, lumbar and pelvic tilts, ligament laxity and muscle imbalances that may result from pregnancy and childbirth. The benefits of post-natal Osteopathy come from restoring the natural movement and structure of the body.

Craniosacral Therapy It is important for a new mother to feel nurtured when most of her energy is given to nurturing her newborn.

A postpartum CST session addresses structural issues that have arisen during pregnancy particularly realignment of spine and pelvis. It also includes looking at any new discomforts associated with carrying and care of a newborn.

It is not uncommon for a woman to feel traumatised or overwhelmed especially if she has experienced a complicated birth.

Postpartum CST helps to process and integrate her birth experience on both a physical and emotional level.

CST for newborns can help to ease and minimise the effects of a difficult birth

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Cranio sacral therapy at Centre for Health particularly if labour was prolonged or if vacuum extraction (venteuse) or forceps were needed. During the birth process it is normal for the cranial bones to overlap each other, mould and distort in order to pass through the pelvis, however if they do not self-correct they can interfere with cranial nerve function.

Common symptoms that I treat are colic, reflux, non-sleeping babies, fussy, hard-to -soothe babies, babies who seem overly sensitive, babies who favour turning their head to one side and teething babies.

Pilates

Mums and Babes Classes Arts & Crafts Performance Arts – Dance Performance Arts – Drama Music Sports (in alphabetical order) Brownies, Guides & Woodcraft Folk

Ask about free trials – and mention that you saw their details in Families Surrey East! Some classes are term-time only. Start dates vary.

Leisure Centres and Mixed Sports Centres Juniper Hall

LEISURE CENTRES

Call to check opening times and for more details of activities

LEATHERHEAD LEISURE CENTRE Guildford Road, Leatherhead KT22 9BL Tel: 01372 377674 fusionlifestyle.com/centres/Leatherhead_Leisure_Centre/

Pilates during pregnancy and after birth is a relaxing and safe form of exercise for mother and baby. These tailor-made sessions assist women with the physical changes, accommodating their growing bumps.

Like hypno-birthing and other meditative techniques, Pilates allows women to take time re-connecting mind to body.

DORKING SPORTS CENTRE

During pregnancy, Pilates uses flowing and challenging techniques that leave the body toned, strong and mobile whilst alleviating some of the aches and pains of pregnancy. These can include lower back pain, shoulder and neck tension and pelvic girdle instability.

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Post natal Pilates provides relief after a woman’s muscles have been challenged to their maximum whatever type of birth they have experienced. We work on re-alignment of the spine and pelvis, gently recruiting the pelvic floor and deep abdominal muscles to build strength from within.

The Centre for Health provides a wide range of medical services and complementary treatments including osteopathy and remedial sports therapy, ante- and postnatal advice and therapies. The clinic offers expert medical care in a small setting. For a full list of services, medical and therapeutic staff, see www.centreforhealth.org.uk

Centre for Health Reigate Road,

Hookwood RH6 0AP. Tel: 01293 780442. www.centreforhealth.org.uk Craniosacral Therapy: Tracy Evans, RCST Craniosacral Therapy Association. BCST, ABD Osteopathy: Julian Newhill M.Ost, Dip S.M. Pilates: Zoe Fisher, Body Control Pilates Association. www.fisherpilates.com

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Reigate Road, Dorking RH4 1SW Tel: 01306 870180. harpersfitness.co.uk/dorking-sports-centre/

BANSTEAD SPORTS CENTRE

Merland Rise, Tadworth KT20 5JG Tel: 01737 361933. better.org.uk Swimming & toddler swimming

DONYNGS RECREATION CENTRE

Linkfield Lane, Redhill RH1 1DP Tel: 01737 764 732.

OAKWOOD SPORTS CENTRE, HORLEY

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

HORLEY LEISURE CENTRE

Thornton Close, Horley RH6 8RJ Tel: 01293 784 075. better.org.uk/leisure/horley-leisure-centre 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 tandridgetrust.co.uk/centres/dssc

TANDRIDGE LEISURE CENTRE, OXTED

Hoskins Road, Oxted RH8 9HT. Tel: 01883 716717 tandridgetrust.co.uk/centres/tlc

GUILDFORD SPECTRUM LEISURE CENTRE

Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford, GU1 1UP Tel: 01483 443322 guildfordspectrum.co.uk Olympic-sized ice skating rink and bowling alley with pizzeria and video machines.

MIXED SPORTS & SPORTS CENTRES

Reigate & Redhill YMCA Junior Activities,

Earlswood, Redhill. 5-13+yrs. Incl. Football, Gymnastics, Trampolining, Street Dance, Ballet & Musical Theatre. Term time. Rhea Tel:01737 784977. ymcaredhill.com

THE ARC ARTS CENTRE, Caterham CR3 5XY. Drama, Art, Music, Dance and Fitness classes, 2+yrs.

Tel 01883 759418. the-arc-caterham.co.uk

Tumble Tots in Dorking

MUMS & BABES CLASSES

Tiny Seeds Music & Drama, Dorking

See also baby swimming classes (under SWIMMING) and ARTS & CRAFTS. Note on NCT classes: To obtain details of ante-and post-natal NCT classes in Leatherhead, Dorking, Reigate and Redhill, Horley and Crawley, call Claire Brooke-Wilson on 0844 2436916. For classes in Caterham and Oxted call Alison Tierney on 0844 2436915.

Tumble Tots in Dorking (Monday).

Gym-based physical activity using specially designed equipment to teach agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination. Builds selfconfidence, language and listening skills. 6 mths to 7 yrs, term time.

Rozana Mars, Mob: 07723 02 03 88. tumbletots.com/woking

LEATHERHEAD Monkey Music Fetcham, Bookham

DORKING MAD Academy Music & dance and a

and Dorking. 3 mths to 4 years term time plus summer holiday. Call Janine 01483 841 303. monkeymusic.co.uk

whole lot of fun. Musical instruments, rhythm & imagination. 3 mths-4 yrs.

Term time + summer classes. Maggie Tel:01483 202299. madacademy.com

Jo Jingles Fetcham & Epsom. 3mths 5yrs. Term time. Laura Sykes Tel: 01372 800420. jojingles.com/centralsurrey

Monkey Music Award-winning

pre-school music classes, 3mths to 4yrs, term time & summer workshops. Janine 01483 841 303. monkeymusic.co.uk

MAD Academy Ashtead, Epsom

and Effingham. Music and dance and a whole lot of fun. 3 mths to 4 years.

Term time. Karen Tel: 01372 210378.

Tiny Talk Mole Valley, Dorking and

Bookham. Baby Signing classes. 0 to 2yrs.

Term time plus Christmas and summer holiday classes. Katherine 07599 55 18 82. tinytalk.co.uk/katherinep

madacademy.com

Tumble Tots Leatherhead (Tuesday)

& Dorking. Gym-based physical activity using specially designed equipment to teach agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination skills appropriate to your child’s age. 6 mths - 7 yrs, term time.

Rozana Mars Mob: 07723 020388.

and Capel. 6 mths to 4 yrs. Term time.

Tel Jemma: 01306 882960. tinyseedsmusic.co.uk

Quavers Mickleham, Dorking. Music

fun with songs and instruments.

18+mths. Barbara Tel: 01306 884656.

Baby Massage Course 'Relief into Life' Therapeutic Massage 4 wks9 mths. 3-wk courses. All year. Sophie Tel: 01306 640561. reliefintolife.co.uk

Mother & Toddler Dance & Ballet Babes Inspire Academy of

Dance. 18mths -4yrs. Term time. Jo Crombleholme Tel: 07783 13 83 48. inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

TADWORTH & KINGSWOOD MAD Academy – Music and dance

and a whole lot of fun. 3 mths to 4 years.

Term time. Karen Tel: 01372 210378.

madacademy.com

Little Sports Stars Lower Kingswood Multi-sports.15mths to 5 yrs. Michael: 07722 334864. little-sports-stars.co.uk.

REIGATE AND REDHILL Jo Jingles

Reigate, Redhill and Merstham. Music, singing and movement. 3mths-5yrs.

Term time. Carol & Nick Bell Tel: 01883 712881 / 724800. jojingles.com/esurrey-egrinstead

MAD Academy Music and dance

and a whole lot of fun. Musical instruments, rhythm & imagination.

3 mths-4 yrs. Term time + summer holiday classes. Maggie Tel: 01483 202299. madacademy.com

Sing and Sign Reigate and Redhill.

6mths-2.5yrs Term time. Baby signing with original songs & rhymes, musical instruments, props, puppets. Fiona 01737 823238. singandsign.com

Sunny Signers - also Merstham. Baby signing. 4mths-3yrs. Term time. Diane Tel: 07752 660140. sunnysigners.co.uk

Heaven High St., Nutfield. Classes for 6+ weeks: baby massage, gym, music, dance, craft, martial arts. Tel: 01737 420 102. heaven-nutfield.com

Baby Sensory 0-13mths. Term time

and summer. Tel: Jacqui 07590 848118.

babysensory.com

Little Notes 0-6mths, 6mths-4ys and 5-11yrs. Tel: 01403 336454. littlenotes.org

tumbletots.com/woking

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WEEKLY CLASSES in Redhill and

Reigate

Help develop:

Problem solving skills Emotional and social skills Fine motor skills Self expression and creativity Confidence and self esteem

www.monstermoostudios.com enquiries@monstermoostudios.com

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CLUBS AND CLASSES DIRECTORY Baby Signing

MUMS & BABES CLASSES continued

in Dorking

z ½ hour baby signing & singing z ½ hour playtime & social time z Structured/educational approach z Fun & friendly atmosphere

Contact Katherine katherinep@tinytalk.co.uk

Toddler Sense Reigate. 13mths to 3yrs. All year.

Sam Sheath 07752 28 53 99. babysensory.com

Mother & Toddler Dance and Ballet Babes

Inspire Academy of Dance. 18mths-4yrs. Term time.

Jo Crombleholme Tel: 07783 13 83 48. inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

Diddi Dance Reigate and Bletchingley, Hooley,

Banstead & Epsom. 18 mths - 5yrs (boys and girls). All year. Pre-school action-packed dance, with games, hoops and ribbons. New dance styles every half term.

Jo Tel: 07873 63 42 92. diddidance.com

C&C Dance School Nutfield nr Redhill and Reigate.

Ballet, Modern, Street and Funky Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre. Mother and Toddler Music & Movement plus Drama Classes 18+mths-adult.

Term time. Miss C Walford Tel: 01737 763391. candcdanceschool.co.uk

Dance Babes Reigate. 18mths to 3yrs. Term time. Jo Evans Tel: 01737 247795.

reigateschoolofballet.com or dancebabes.co.uk

Baby Sensory Reigate. Birth-13mths. All year.

Tabita: 07980 19 14 20. babysensory.co.uk

Reigate & Redhill YMCA < 5’s Activities. Earlswood and Woodhatch. 0-5yrs. Music & Movement, Soft Play, Messy Play, Ballet & Musical Theatre, Sports. Yippee Tots for children with a disability. Earlswood: 01737 784977.

Woodhatch: 01737 222859. ymcaredhill.com HORLEY Jo Jingles Horley. Music, singing and movement

3mths-5yrs. Term time. Carol & Nick Tel: 01883 712881 / 724800. jojingles.com/esurrey-egrinstead

WARLINGHAM AND CATERHAM Jo Jingles Caterham. Music, singing and movement.

3mths-5yrs Term time. Carol & Nick Tel: 01883 712881 / 724800. jojingles.com/esurrey-egrinstead

Monkey Music Caterham. Pre-School Music Classes for Babies and Young Children + summer workshops.

Rock’n’Roll – 3+mths; Heigh-Ho – Toddlers 12+ mths; Jiggety-Jig – 2 and 3yrs; Ding dong – 3 and 4yrs. Call Karen Chandler 0203 251 1061. monkeymusic.co.uk

Principals: Miss C Walford CDE - AISTD (Dip) Miss C Taylor (Dip Dance Performers Course) Accredited by Council for Dance Education & Training in UK

Telephone:

01737 763391

Free Trial Class!

Email:

misswalford@aol.com

Ballet, Modern, Street & Funky Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Mother & Toddler, Mini Movers, Drama, Tread the Boards (Drama, Singing and Dancing)

& Adult classes.

Classes held in Nutfield, near Redhill.

www.candcdanceschool.co.uk

Creating the Dancers of the Future

Call today to book a F REE Trial!

07873 634292

joanna.swidzinska@googlemail.com ALL enquiries and abilities welcome!

Offering Royal Academy of Dance Ballet classes Principal`: Joanna Swidzinska BA (Hons) RAD RTS

Classes in Bletchingley and Charlwood

Presented by

Emma Northmore Ex-English National Ballet

A monthly training program for 8-18 yr olds

Non-syllabus classes Pointe work Repertoire and pilates for ballet Apply to emma@surreyballetmasters.com

Tel: 07958 725862

www.surreyballetmasters.co.uk

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Learn a new skill and make something lovely! fun sewing parties and bespoke get-togethers informal workshops kids holiday workshops 1-2-1 tuition in and around Reigate Like to know more? Please contact Nicole at info@cloudcraft.co.uk or 07806 798238

www.cloudcraft.co.uk

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Classes for babies & children aged 3 months to 5 years 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!

CLUBS AND CLASSES DIRECTORY

Top Hat Stage and Screen School

PERFORMING ARTS - - DANCE

13 months. All year. Christelle or Katie: 07799 05 03 74. babysensory.com

Teachers may work towards exams (eg RAD and ISTD) and may also offer individual tuition. Some classes emphasize public performance or end-of-term displays.

Tumble Tots Caterham. Physical Play,

DORKING AND VILLAGES

Baby Sensory Caterham. Birth to

6mths-5yrs. Term time. Tel: 07743 10 32 08. tumbletots.com/croydon

OXTED and villages Jo Jingles Limpsfield Chart, Hurst

Green and Godstone. Music, singing and movement. 3mths-5yrs. Term time.

Carol & Nick: 01883 712881 / 724800. jojingles.com/esurrey-egrinstead

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Musical Bumpsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; classes Westerham.

Reigate School of Ballet North

Holmwood. 18mths to adults. Ballet, Tap, Jazz. Longest established school in the area. Term time. Joanne Evans Tel: 01737 247795. reigateschoolofballet.com

Inspire Academy of Dance

inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

Free Buggy Walks Hurst Green.

Dance Division Brockham,

Tumbletots Oxted. Tracey Harding

Mob: 07734200906. tumbletots.com

LINGFIELD Jo Jingles 9mths-5yrs. Term time.

Carol & Nick: 01883 712881 / 724800. jojingles.com/esurrey-egrinstead

ART AND CRAFTS

REIGATE Monster Moo Art and messy play,

Betchworth & Dorking. Ballet, Tap, Modern and Freestyle. Syllabus work available with RAD, ISTD and IDTA. 3+yrs.

Miss Jenny Chantelle Tullett Tel: 07771 874619. dancedivision.co.uk

Surrey Academy of Ballet

Dorking. Ballet 3-18 yrs. Mrs Alexandra Gravett Tel:07808 878972.

Rosalle School of Dance Bookham

6mths-6yrs. Lynne: 07506 11 55 26.

/Fetcham. Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz.

3-18 yrs. Mrs Alexandra Gravett Tel: 07808 878972.

Dinky Doodlers Reigate. 0-5yrs. Arts

Ballroom & Latin American Classes Surrey Hills Dance Centre,

monstermoostudios.com

and Crafts class. Term time and holiday courses. Alex and Laura: 01737 279765. dinkydoodlers.co.uk

Cloud Craft Seasonal Sewing and

Craft workshops, Reigate Saturdays all year, school holidays. 8+yrs. Nicole 07806 789238. cloudcraft.co.uk

REDHILL East Surrey Young Embroiderers Redhill. 8+yrs. Also printing, felting, dyeing. Embroiderers' Guild. Term time.

Thelma: 01883 713782.

OXTED Creative Art and Crafts Tandridge

Leisure Centre. Term time, 5-8 yrs.

Tel: 01883 716717. tandridgetrust.co.uk

COOKERY

Monster Moo Cookery Reigate

6mths-6yrs. monstermoostudios.com

Junior Cookies Monthly Cookery

Clubs, Leigh. 5-11yrs. Cookies Kitchen term time + holiday workshops. Maxine: 07749 92 77 83. cookieskitchen.co.uk

Crafty Cooks Cookery Workshops, Hurst Green. 2.5-10yrs. Sam: 01883 716770. craftycooks.co.uk

Redhill & Banstead. 18mths - adults.

Ballet, Tap, Jazz. Term time. Joanne Evans: 01737 247795. reigateschoolofballet.com

Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Reigate. For little stars with big dreams.

2.5-4yrs. Term time. Joanne Evans Tel: 01737 247795. reigateschoolofballet.com

Surrey Ballet Masters 7-18yrs. Higher

training for talented dancers. Emma Northmore, Couldson 6th Form College, Old Coulsdon CR5 1YA. Tel: 07958 725862. surreyballetmasters.co.uk

Dorking & North Holmwood. Ballet, modern and tap, contemporary, street dance. 2+yrs. Term time. Miss Jo Crombleholme Tel: 07783 13 83 48.

0-4yrs. Fun musical education. Miriam: 01732 454 826. musicalbumps.com

Tel: 01737 645217. actionforlife.org.uk

REIGATE AND REDHILL AREA Reigate School of Ballet Reigate,

JLM Academy Bletchingley, Charlwood & Netherne on the Hill. Royal Academy of Dance Ballet classes 2.5+ yrs. Term time.

Joanna Swidzinska Tel: 07873 63 42 92.

Inspire Academy of Dance Reigate.

Ballet, modern & tap, contemporary, street dance. 2+yrs. Term time. Miss Jo Crombleholme Tel: 07783 13 83 48.

inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

C & C Dance School Reigate, Nutfield

& Redhill. Ballet (3+yrs to adult), Modern, Tap (5+yrs), Street Jazz, Musical Theatre, Movie Makers, Mother & toddler 18+mths.

Term time. Miss C Walford Tel: 01737 763391. candcdanceschool.co.uk

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North Holmwood, Dorking and Walton on the Hill. Ballroom, Latin, Freestyle. Competition coaching. 5-8yrs; 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11yrs; 12+yrs. Term time. John & Linda Foskett Tel: 01306 883808.

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TADWORTH and KINGSWOOD The Carol Anne Dance Academy

Kingswood & Tadworth. Street Dance, Acrobatics, Boys Only, American Tap, Ballet, Musical Theatre and Acro Display Squads. 2yrs-adult. Term time & holiday courses. Emma Mob: 07903 801 802. cadastars.com

The Phillomena School of Dance

& The Pink Ladies Cheerleaders The Tattenhams, Banstead, Epsom, Ewell & Lingfield. Ballet, Tap, Theatre Craft, Freestyle/Street, Cheerleading. 2+yrs Lynda Blyth-Phillips Tel: 01342 892 806 phillomenadanceschool.co.uk

NORTH HOLMWOOD DORKING REIGATE HORSHAM COPTHORNE

Tap Ballet Modern Street Dance Contemporary Musical Theatre Birthday Parties Adult Classes

07783 138 348 www.inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

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CLUBS AND CLASSES DIRECTORY PERFORMING ARTS - DANCE continued

LINGFIELD The Phillomena School of Dance & The Pink Ladies

Surrey School of Ballet and

Performing Arts / Valentine Walker, Reigate, Horley, Godstone. Musical theatre, tap, ballet (2+yrs), disco, modern jazz, streetdance. Tel: 07455 230198. surreyschoolofballet.co.uk

Zapphire School of Dance

Earlswood & Balcombe. 'Little ones' 10+mths; Disco 2+yrs; Ballet 4.5+ yrs. Charlotte: 07880 73 58 38.

zapphirescoolofdance.co.uk

Carrisma Performing Arts

Redhill & Reigate. Ballet and musical theatre. 3yrs to adult. Term time.

Lady McNeill Tel: 01737 766082. carrismadance.webs.com

Reigate Academy of Dance Reigate & Redhill. 2+yrs. Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary.

Susan Wright Tel: 01737 248966.

The Hawthorns School of Dance Earlswood, Bletchingley &

Horley. 2+yrs. Tanya Tel: 01883 743377. hawthorns.com/dance

Footsteps Dance & Musical Theatre,

Redhill. Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Musical Theatre. 2.5yrs to adults. Term time.

Kate Winn Tel: 07889 87 71 27.

Stagecoach's performance of CATS

The Amareece School of Dance Ballet, tap, theatre craft and freestyle/ street dance 2.5+yrs. Sarah HastingsHolland Tel: 07092 317098.

Westway School of Dance Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz 2.5+yrs - adult.

Sally Wyatt Tel: 0208 715 4346

OXTED Surrey School of Ballet and

Performing Arts, Godstone. Ballet, tap, modern disco, streetdance.

Twinkletoes ballet for 2+yrs.

Tel: Natalie Dauncey 07907 584338.

surreyschoolofballet.co.uk

Bastet School of Dancing - Oxted &

Hurst Green. Ballet, Greek & Jazz Dance, Contemporary, Musical Theatre & Singing classes 3+ to 18yrs. Boys and girls. Plus Dainty Feet 18+mths. Jolene Kiddle Tel: 01342 714229. bastet.co.uk

Little Ones Dance Caterham. 2.5

- 4.5yrs Tel: de Stafford Sports Centre 01883 344355. tandridgeleisure.co.uk

Cheerleaders, see Tadworth entry. Lynda Tel: 01342 892 806. phillomenadanceschool.co.uk

Edenbridge School of Dance Lingfield & Edenbridge

3+yrs. Ballet, tap, street dance.

Chantelle Kite Tel: 01892 653078. edenbridgeschoolofdance.co.uk

Jenny Elsden School of Dancing

Lingfield. Ballet, jazz, tap and performing arts. 3-16yrs. Jenny Elsden Tel: 01403 731203.

DRAMA & THEATRE ARTS LEATHERHEAD Stagecoach Theatre Arts

Leatherhead. Dance, drama and singing.

Early Stages (4-6 yrs); Main School (618yrs). Fridays and Saturdays, term time.

Holiday Workshops. Allison Malone Tel: 0208 394 2244.

stagecoach.co.uk/leatherhead

Leatherhead Theatre School of Performing Arts Dance, drama,

singing. 6-16 yrs. Saturdays. Tel: 01372 365141. the-theatre.org/schools

Perform and Perform PLUS

Esher. Drama, dance and singing. Small classes for 4-8yrs & 8-12yr olds. Holiday workshops. Lucy Tel: 0845 400 1279 perform.org.uk

DORKING Stagecoach Theatre Arts Dorking.

Dance, Singing & Drama 4-16yrs. Early Stages 4-7yrs; Main School 7-16yrs.

Saturdays, term time. Sarah Martin Tel: 0800 007 5482.

stagecoach.co.uk/dorking

Perform Dorking. Drama, dance and singing. Small classes for 4-8yr olds.

Fridays., term time. Lucy Tel: 0845 400 1279 perform.org.uk

Academy of Musical Theatre

Brockham, Betchworth. Musical Theatre: acting, singing & dancing.

4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;16yrs. Term time. Private tuiton: Singing, Dancing, Acting, Piano, Theory, Music 8+yrs. Jenny Chantelle Tullett Tel: 01737 843345. academyofmusicaltheatre.co.uk

Phoenix Creative Arts, Drama, Dance, Singing & Performing Arts.

3+yrs. Gail Lowe Tel: 01306 881076. phoenixcreativearts.co.uk

Applause Youth Theatre Company Dorking Halls 7-18yrs,

dancewithfootsteps.com

Sundays. Tel: 07785 38 57 11. aytco.co.uk

HORLEY Surrey School of Ballet and

Term time. Jemma Hill Tel: 01306 882960.

Performing Arts Ballet, tap, modern disco, streetdance. Twinkletoes ballet for 2+ys. Tel: 07455 230198

Lewiston School of Dance

Ballet and modern. 3+yrs. Term time.

Janette Fuller Tel: 01903 756346.

Tiny Seeds Drama Dorking. 1-6 yrs.

Blue Academy of Performing Arts Dorking. 7-11yrs. Tuesdays.

Tel: 01306 885334. theblueacademy.co.uk

Enter Stage Right Dorking.

Singing, Dancing and Drama classes and one-to-one. 4-18yrs. Tel: 01306 888404.

lewistonschoolofdance.com

enterstageright.net

Silver Ribbons School Ballet, modern, jazz, tap for boys and girls 3-18 yrs. Deryn Vallance Tel: 01403 243057 silverribbons.co.uk

Saturday Drama & Stage Fighting. Sarah Gobran Tel: 01483 304384. guildford-

CATERHAM Reigate School of Ballet at de

Stafford.18mths+. Ballet, Tap, Jazz.

Miss Joanne Evans Tel: 01737 247795.

reigateschoolofballet.com

Star Steppers Performing Arts Caterham. Dance, singing and theatre classes. 3-10+yrs. Term time . Hannah Tel: 07445 030500 star-steppers.com

Guildford Shakespeare Company Guildford. 9-17yrs.

shakespeare-company.co.uk

TADWORTH, KINGSWOOD & LANGLEY VALE Top Hat Stage and Screen School

Lower Kingswood, also Ewell. Weekends, term time: Tiny Toppers (4-5yrs) and Top Hatters (6-17yrs). Summer Courses.

Also Hip Hop at Lower Kingswood School. Sarah Dibley Tel: 01737 831184. tophatstageschool.co.uk

Woldingham Dance Woldingham.

Ballet, modern theatre & tap. 2½+yrs.

Term time. Ellen Fogarty Tel: 07557 98 76 22. woldinghamdance.com

Pull The Other Epsom. Classic drama and holiday theatre workshops. 9-15yrs.

Tel: 07801 268387. ptotheatre.org.uk

Caterham Dance School 5+yrs.

Langley Vale, Ashtead & Epsom.

2+yrs. Tel Jennai: 01306 886243.

Ballroom, Latin, Ballet. Term time.

Damian & Clara Tel: 01883 330301. caterhamdanceschool.co.uk

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Dandelion Theatre Arts dandeliontheatrearts.co.uk

CLUBS AND CLASSES DIRECTORY

Encore Arts

ENCORE ARTS Vocal and Drama

Group, Lower Kingswood. Also private voice coaching. Easter & summer workshops. Developing skills through creative music, vocals, drama and movement. One-hour sessions weekly in term time.

5-16 yrs. Summer and winter end-of term shows. Sarah Locke Tel: 07941 36 88 60. encorearts.co.uk

REIGATE AND REDHILL Stagecoach Redhill & Reigate.

Dance, Singing and Drama 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18yrs.

Term time and holiday courses.

Wendy Belfield Tel: 0208 686 0141.

Stagecoach Coulsdon Performing arts classes, Early Stages 4-6yrs, Main School 7-18 yrs. Principal: Zoe McCready Tel: 0845 078 0805. stagecoach.co.uk/coulsdon

Star Steppers Performing Arts Caterham Dance, singing & drama classes. 3-16yrs. Term time. Hannah Tel: 07445 030500. star-steppers.com

Glow Theatre Group Caterham Theatrical training, drama, singing, choreography and performance 8-16yrs. Saturdays term time.

Jackie Driscoll Tel: 01883 720167.

MUSIC - Consultant of Voice and Singing 8+ yrs. Beginners to experienced singers. Tuition for public speaking etc.

Exam grades. Term time and holidays.

Principal: Miss Jenny Chantelle Tullett Tel: 07771 874619. academyofmusicaltheatre.co.uk

Singing Lessons Redhill. 7+yrs.

Rhianna Hills, Vocal skills and performance skills. Group and one-toone. Tel: 07910 29 35 04.

glowtheatregroup.co.uk

OXTED Perform Oxted. Drama, Dance

stagecoach.co.uk/reigate

and Singing - weekly workshops.

Thursdays, term time. 4-8yrs. Lucy Tel: 0845 400 1279. perform.org.uk

Perform Reigate. Drama, dance &

singing. Saturdays, term time. 4-8yrs.

Lucy: 0845 4001279. perform.org.uk

Stagecoach Theatre School

Star Steppers Performing Arts

Reigate. Dance, singing & drama. Street Dance. 3-16yrs. Term time . Hannah Tel: 07445 03 05 00. star-steppers.com

Reigate Theatre Dance & Starlight Performing Arts Jazz, Street and Tap in Reigate. 5+yrs. Starlight Performing Arts Musical Theatre Course, Reigate, Saturdays. 5+yrs. Term time.

Tel Nikki Owen: 01737 773727.

So You Wanna Be! The Harlequin

Theatre, Redhill. Performing Arts, Music, Dance, Drama. 6-16yrs. Term time.

Tel: 07092 885510. sywb.co.uk

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy

Oxted, classes in Limpsfield.

Stagecoach choir, dance troupe and agency 4-6yrs and 6-18yrs. Sundays, term time. Holiday workshops.

Melinda Tel: 01342 892225.

stagecoach.co.uk/oxted

Starmakerz Theatre School, Oxted. Musical Theatre, Street jazz, Acting, Singing, Ballet and Tap. 3-18 yrs. Term time. Vicky Butcher Mob: 07771 59 51 71. starmakerz.co.uk Oxted Young Persons Theatre

Oxted. Youth theatre & drama classes.

11-16yrs. 14+yrs-Special Educational Needs. Term time and holiday clubs.

Andree Trotter Tel: 07900 22 36 46

Surrey Hills Young Voices and

JC Singing and Voice Coaching

SPORT

BADMINTON Moles Junior Badminton Club Leatherhead Leisure Centre 10-18yrs Tel: 01372 372326.

BASKETBALL LEATHERHEAD Mole Valley Phoenix Basketball Club at St Andrews School. U10, U12 & U14 mixed open sessions. Luke Hall Tel: 07967 99 66 61. mvphoenix.com

CATERHAM Basketball, 7-16 yrs. de Stafford Sports Centre. Tel: 01883 344355.

CYCLING Pedal4Health Cycle Training

Non-riders and improvers. 6+yrs. All year. Bikeability accredited. Fred Ellis Tel: 07915 090571.

CycleSkills Reigate. Learn to ride a bicycle. Weekends, 4yrs to adults.

All year. CTC Bikeability accredited.

Jonathan Spearman-Oxx Tel: 01737 216134. cycleskillstraining.co.uk

groups Rita Wright Tel: 01737 779979.

FENCING DORKING Mini Musketeers Dorking and

High Sports Salfords, Redhill.

Indoor rock climbing. Taster sessions and Beginners courses. Pebbles 4-7yrs and Junior Rock Clubs 7-13yrs.

Tel: 0845 363 1177. high-sports.co.uk

HORLEY Theatreworks Dance,

Perform and Perform Plus Horsham. Drama, dance

minicrickets.co.uk

ymcaredhill.com

Act One Beginners Drama School, Felbridge & Copthorne.

sing & act 5-9 and 9-12yrs.

Tuesdays, term time. Zoe Valentine Tel: 07455 230198.

Mini Crickets at Chinthurst School, Tadworth. 3-8 yrs. Fun introduction to cricket. Holiday courses Tadworth & Reigate. Tel: 01737 814399.

YMCA Boccia Club Redhill. All age

Orbit Shed South Park, Reigate.

actonebeginners.co.uk

encoreorchestra.org

Epsom. 9+yrs. Accredited Bikeability and Mountain Bike instructor. CTC accredited.

All year. Philip Kemp Tel: 01737 210179.

BOCCIA

CLIMBING

Drama, Dance and Singing Classes for children 4-19 yrs (Juniors 4-8yrs; Inters 9-11yrs). Beverly Tel: 07969 61 22 85.

Bookham 7-16yrs with minimum Grade 1. Classical and popular music.

Strings, brass, wood, and percussion.

Term time. Kathy Riddell Tel: 01372 458908.

Safe Road Cycling Reigate, Banstead,

tandridgetrust.co.uk

oxtedyoungpersonstheatre.co.uk

Performing arts workshops, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theatre. Tuesdays, term time. All abilities.

Part-funded. 7-11yrs & 11-17yrs. Sharon Tel: 07961 948 804. orbitshed.com

Encore Youth Orchestra

CRICKET

Ask providers about holiday camps and courses, which may not all appear here.

Reigate, Chipstead. 5-17yrs. Term time. Ian Brown Tel: 020 3330 2096. helenogrady-croydon.co.uk

Training Choir Rehearsals in Cranleigh.

Children from all schools 8+yrs welcome, 6-7yrs for training choir.

Term time. Debbie Walton Tel: 01483 276281. surreyhills-choirs.co.uk

Epsom. Fun fencing classes for 4-10 yrs.

Term time. Brian and Kathy Tel: 07950 01 15 81. minimusketeers.co.uk

LEATHERHEAD Salle Poisson D'Or Fencing Club

and singing, Tuesdays and Saturdays, weekly workshops term time. 4-8yrs and 8-12yrs.

Lucy Tel: 0845 400 1279. perform.org.uk

CATERHAM Perform Caterham. Drama,

Dance and Singing. 4-8yrs and 8-12yrs . Tuesdays, term time. Lucy Tel: 0845 400 1279.

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at Howard of Effingham School. All year. 10+yrs.

Tel: Alan Wolsoncroft 01372 374624.

FOOTBALL LEATHERHEAD AND DORKING Little Kickers, Dorking.

Fun football classes all year.

Little Kicks (18-27mths); Junior Kickers (2-3.5yrs); Mighty Kickers (3.5-5yrs) and Mega Kickers 5 years to 7th Birthday.

Helen Tel: 020 8286 6038.

littlekickers.co.uk

perform.org.uk

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CLUBS AND CLASSES DIRECTORY FOOTBALL

Football Focus UK and Football Tots â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pay weeklyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; football classes.

REIGATE & REDHILL plus COULSDON and HORLEY Little Kickers Redhill, Reigate,

Kingswood and Merstham. Pre-school football for girls and boys. 18mths7yrs. All year. Little Kicks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18 months to 27 months; Junior Kickers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years to 3 ½ years; Mighty Kickers 3 ½ years to 5 years; Mega Kickers 5 years to 7th Birthday. Yvonne Phillips Tel: 01737 300 624. littlekickers.co.uk

Little Kickers at Horley Leisure

Centre. Football fun for girls and boys.

18mths-7yrs. All year. Phil Banister Tel: 01293 226201. littlekickers.co.uk

Also Futsal Focus Academy (FFA) in Redhill, Reigate and Caterham.

2-11yrs. All year (exc August) Natasha Tel: 0844 318 1700. sportsfocusuk.com

futsalfocusacademy.com

Reigate Priory FC

Reigate. Football coaching, FA qualified coaches. 5-8yrs, <9s, <10s, <11s, <12s, <13s. Term time. Richard Stephen Tel: 07801 40 12 68. rpfc.co.uk

Toddler Football

Coulsdon 3-5yrs. Darren Verga Tel: 07812 57 14 40.

CATERHAM Football Focus UK and Football Tots UK â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pay weeklyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; football classes. 2-11yrs. All year (excl August) Natasha Tel: 0844 318 1700. sportsfocusuk.com

Soccer Skills 3-5yrs and 6-15yrs.

de Stafford Sports Centre. Tel: 01883 344355. tandridgetrust.co.uk

OXTED AND GODSTONE Little Kickers, Oxted. Pre-school

football for girls and boys. 18mths-7yrs.

All year. Little Kicks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18 months to 27 months; Junior Kickers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years to 3 ½ years; Mighty Kickers 3 ½ years to 5 years; Mega Kickers 5 years to 7th Birthday. Yvonne Phillips Tel: 01737 300 624. littlekickers.co.uk

Football Coaching South Godstone

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having a ball!

For  class  availabilty  and  information  for  Banstead,  Come and see what all the funâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about.

Godstone,  Merstham,  Oxted,  Redhill  and  Reigate call  Yvonne  at  Little  Kickers  East  Surrey   on  01737  300  624 or  email  yphillips@littlekickers.co.uk.

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.

WWW.LITTLEKICKERS.CO.UK Association of Gymnastic and Trampolining Clubs Caterham - The Rebound Hall: 01883 620971 anti-gravity@saturnv.co.uk t Trampolining (Monday through to Saturday) t Adult Trampolining (Mondays & Thursdays) t Kindergym QSF TDIPPM HZNOBTUJDT USBNQPMJOJOH t Funfit (4-7yrs gymnastics & trampolining) t Special Needs Trampolining (for siblings as well) Caterham - De Stafford: 07737 306316 pointers@saturnv.co.uk t 5SBNQPMJOJOH BOE (ZNOBTUJDT (Mondays & Wednesdays) Warlingham School t 5SBNQPMJOF (Thursdays) Horley - Oakwood & Redhill - St Bedes: 07932 752081 springfit@saturnv.co.uk t 5SBNQPMJOJOH (ZNOBTUJDT including boys squad & adults (Wednesday through to Sunday) t 'VOĂśU (Combined gymnastics & trampolining) Oriel, Crawley t 5SBNQPMJOJOH (ZNOBTUJDT (Fridays) Manorfield Infant school, Horley t ,JOEFSHZN (Pre-school gymnastics for toddlers, Mondays 1.45pm) Saturn V are approved & accredited to Gold Standard by Surrey Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Active Surreyâ&#x20AC;? Sports Development Unit

and Hurst Green. 4-10yrs. Term time.

Agon Sports Services. Ali Martin Tel: 0208 651 3319. agonsports.co.uk

GOLF DORKING Betchworth Park Golf Club Junior

Academy. 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 yrs. Tel: 01306 882052. betchworthparkgc.co.uk

CHIPSTEAD Chipstead Golf Club Junior Academy.

Nicolas Torbett or Emma Tel: 01737 555781 (opt 2). chipsteadgolf.co.uk

TATSFIELD Steve Blacklee Golf Academy at

Parkwood Golf Club, Tatsfield TN16 2EG. Junior tuition. All abilities.

Tel: 07702 024028. steveblacklee.com

REIGATE Reigate Heath Golf Club 6-16 yrs.

April-September. Alistair Welsher.

Tel: 01737 242610. (opt2). reigateheath. com

BLETCHINGLEY Bletchingley Golf Club Junior

Academy 8+yrs. All year. All standards welcome. Michael. Tel: 01883 744 848.

bletchingleygolf.co.uk

GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINING LEATHERHEAD Leatherhead and Dorking Gym Club, The Gymnasium. Pre-School

classes 18mthsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3yrs and 3-5yrs.

Recreational gym classes for school-age children. Elite classes. Holiday courses and Fun in the Foam. Christina Tel: 01372 377718. leatherhead-gymnastics.org.uk/

Junior Trampolining Leatherhead

Leisure Centre. 7+yrs Call: 01372 377674.

leatherheadleisurecentre.com

DORKING ABC Gymnastics Club, Dorking

Sports Centre. Pre-school - early teens.

Christine Sears Tel: 01293 421591.

Gatwick Flyers Trampoline Club Recreational and competitive

trampolining. Dorking Sports Centre.

5+yrs. Jacqui Gevaux Tel: 07941 11 78 52.

REDHILL & REIGATE Springfit Gymnastics and Trampoline Club Redhill. 4+yrs to

adult. All year. Gymnastics including boys only, Freestyle classes. Trampoline all abilities 4+yrs to adult. Drop-in Parkour sessions in school holidays.

Adam Reynolds Tel: 0203 478 0203.

springfit.org

Redhill & Reigate Gym Club

Donyngs Recreation Centre. 3+yrs to 18yrs. Beginners to advanced. All year.

Dani Morvan Tel: 0208 668 0789.

Special Needs Trampolining / Rebound Therapy. Reigate. All ages. All year. Sue Burgess Tel: 07894 982863.

HORLEY Springfit Gymnastics and Trampoline Club Oakwood

Sports Centre. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Funfitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; gymnastics/ trampolining 2+yrs. Gymnastics 4+ yrs to adult. Trampoline 4+ yrs to adult.

Beginners - advanced. All year. Holiday drop-in classes. Adam Reynolds Tel: 0203 478 0203. springfit.org

CATERHAM Pointers Gymnastics and Trampoline Club Caterham

and Warlingham. 18mths-18yrs.

Gymnastics, trampolining all levels.

Also combined Funfit and pre-school classes. All year. Sefra Crilly.

Tel: 07737 30 63 16. pointersclub.co.uk

Anti-Gravity Trampolining and Gymnastics classes â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Kindergymâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gym and trampolining 2+ yrs, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Funfitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gym and trampolining 4-7 yrs, Trampolining from 4yrs to adult. All year. Marie Clark Tel: 01883 620971. ag-tc.co.uk

Caterham Gymnastics Academy 2.5yrs to adult. Weekdays

term time, Saturdays all year.

Lisa Soyvural Tel: 01883 340503.

caterhamgymnasticsacademy.com

Youth Gym de Stafford Sports Centre. 11-13yrs. Tel: 01883 344355. tandridgetrust.co.uk

OXTED AND HURST GREEN Youth Gym Tandridge Leisure Centre.

11-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 716717. tandridgetrust.co.uk

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GBMAA Martial Arts Academy

ROLLER SKATING

St Mary's Trampoline Club

Oxted. Trampoline and gymnastics classes 4+yrs. Saturn V Asscn. Tel: 07865 59 99 63. highvaultage.co.uk

MARTIAL ARTS LEATHERHEAD and DORKING GBMAA Martial Arts Academy

Epsom and Leatherhead. Martial arts plus self defence and life skills. Lil Dragons 4-6yrs; Kidzone 7-8yrs; Juniors 9-13yrs; Adults 14+yrs. All year.

Saffron Power Tel: 07584 47 37 84.

CLUBS AND CLASSES DIRECTORY

Tae Kwon Do Tigers Redhill. Life

skills, self development with a martial art theme. 3-6yrs; 7-13yrs. All levels.

Tel: 07887 507 363.

vision-academy.co.uk/tkd-tigers

Redhill & Reigate Roller Skating Club, Reigate. 3+yrs.

Edenbridge RFC

RUGBY

pitchero.com/clubs/edenbridgerfc

Beginners, fun and competition standard. Discos. Affiliated to FARS and IISA. Tel 01293 776266. rrarsc.co.uk

Rugbytots® Dorking,

Small Circle Jujitsu Redhill Junior

gbacademies.co.uk

Reigate, Redhill, Caterham and Epsom, 2-7yrs. Boys and girls. All year. Tel: 0845 313 3242. rugbytots.co.uk

smallcirclejujitsu.co.uk

Small circle Jujitsu Leatherhead.

Junior Judo, Karate and self defence 5-12yrs. Leon Jay Tel: 01737 210052.

Mountain Warriors - Horley, Redhill, Salfords Childrens martial arts - Jiu Jutsu, Ninjutsu and Karate Kickboxing. Richard Tel: 07742 056 154.

Reigate Rugby Club

smallcirclejujitsu.co.uk

Tae Kwon Do Leatherhead. Korean Martial Art. 7+yrs. Mr M Worsfold Tel: 07740 68 08 79. awtctkd.co.uk

Dorking Freestyle Sport Karate Club, N.Holmwood, Dorking and Westcott. 6+yrs. Freestyle Sport Karate and Martial Arts. All year. Steve Foot Tel: 07970 40 82 60. dfsk.co.uk

Tipson Choi Kwang Do Martial Arts Academy Dorking. Little Tiger Cubs 2-5yrs. Children’s and Family classes 5-12yrs. Non-competitive. Alan Tipson Tel: 01306 888999. tipsonckd.com KickboxKarate martial arts and

self defence Dorking, Beare Green and Leigh (also in Redhill & Horley).

Kickboxing and karate 4-12yrs. All year.

Sean McCarthy Tel: 07941 838668. kickboxkarate.com

REIGATE and TADWORTH NEW! Low Fu Kids & Peewees

Reigate. 3-14yrs. Tel: 07790 76 09 90. clubenergize.com

Children’s Aikido, Reigate

Judo, Karate and self defence. 6-14 yrs.

All year. Leon Jay Tel: 01737 210052.

mountainwarriors.co.uk

reigaterugby.co.uk

CATERHAM Caterham TAGB Tae Kwon Do Club

Old Caterhamians RFC Caterham. Minis <6

6-14 yrs. All year. Wing Lee Tel: 07981 244551. caterhamtaekwondo.co.uk

OXTED SAMA Central Kids Karate and Kick

self defence Redhill and Horley (also in Dorking and Leigh) Kickboxing and karate 4-12yrs. All year. Female instructor. Lisa Boardman Tel: 07941 838668. kickboxkarate.com Kaishin Wadokai Karate classes Horley.

10+yrs. All year. Darren Greenaway Tel: 07967 053 307. kaishinwadokai.com

LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH:

ROLLER DISCOS 6-8pm for all ages

at Hawthorns School, Bletchingley For more details please call Barry on

01293 776266 bbridger@lineone.net

oldcats.co.uk

Nutfield, Redhill. 8+yrs. All year. Daily in school hols. Equipment provided.

Tel: 01737 822458. ridethehill.com

NETBALL Girls Attack! Oxted and Hurst Green.

Netball Fun Club, Workshops and Rounders. Girls 6-11yrs. Lynn Stables and Maggie Morley Tel: 07896 902371.

pitchero.com/clubs/girlsattack

Minis and Junior Netball at

Hillcrest Netball Club, Warlingham.

8-11 & 12-14yrs. Tel: 020 8660 1873.

Mole Valley Orienteering Club

KickboxKarate martial arts and

Sundays 11.30am-1.25pm at Reigate College Sports Hall, Rushworth Road

Ride the Hill Mountainboarding,

Tadworth Traditional Karate Club nr Tadworth 8+yrs. All year.

5+yrs. All Year. Simon Newton-Smith Tel: 0800 6122742. ppckd.com

SKATING PARTIES / FUN SESSIONS

MOUNTAINBOARDING

hillcrestnetball.co.uk

REDHILL and HORLEY Peak Performance Choi Kwang Do (PPCKD). Martial Arts & self defence.

to<12yrs. Youth <13yrs.

Boys and girls. September to end April. Steven Dalgleish 07729 59 12 56.

Redhill & Reigate Artistic Roller Skating Club

boxing classes. Godstone, Lingfield, also Horley 3+yrs. All year.

Tel: 01903 413268. samacentral.com

5-12yrs. All year. Amy Miller Mob: 07966 52 37 84. yogaananda.co.uk

Steve Hensman Tel: 07763 80 75 26.

Reigate. Mini Rugby. Boys and girls. 5-11yrs. Tom Beresford Tel: 07803 933770.

Edenbridge TN8 5HF. Rugby for girls and boys 5+yrs. September-May. Holiday courses. Lynn Stables Tel: 07896 902371.

ORIENTEERING Running with maps! Families and individuals. 8+yrs. Weekends all year.

Family beginner events at Nonsuch Park, Cheam: 8 Sept, 28 Sept and 12 Oct 2013.

Tel: 01372 459772. mvoc.org

RIDING Orchard Cottage Riding Stables, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth. Children’s beginner lessons weekdays and weekends. Holiday day/week courses.

5+yrs. Mrs Claire Brugger Tel: 01737 241311. ocrs.co.uk

Fernhill Riding Horley. 6+yrs. All year. Jane Edwards: 01293 782351. fernhillriding.co.uk

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CLUBS AND CLASSES DIRECTORY Out and About SKIING Kids Saturday Ski Club Bowles

Outdoor Centre nr Tunbridge Wells.

6-14yrs for competent skiers, NovemberMarch. Beginners courses ski weekends 6+yrs. Private lessons. Snowboarding 8-14yrs. Tel: 01892 665665. bowles.ac

Junior Ski & Snowboard Courses

and Individual tuition. Sandown Sandown Ski Centre, Esher. Junior beginner courses 7-12yrs. Tel: 01372 467132. sandownsports.co.uk/ski

SQUASH Junior Squash Leatherhead Leisure

Centre 7-13yrs. Tel: 01372 377674. fusion-lifestyle.com

SWIMMING LEATHERHEAD Surrey Swim School Leatherhead,

Reigate and Banstead. 3 yrs to adults.

Term time. Royal Alexandra & Albert School, Reigate Saturdays; St John’s School, Leatherhead Mondays, Saturdays & Sundays; and Greenacre School, Banstead Tues – Fri after school and Saturdays. Carol Tel: 01737 211160. surreyswimschool.co.uk

Colin Bull Swimming, Downsend

School, Leatherhead and Epsom College.

From 2+yrs. Tel: 01372 739600.

colin-bull-swimming.co.uk

Aquababies Baby and Toddler Swimming classes at Wotton House, Dorking, Chinthurst School Tadworth and Downsend School Leatherhead.

8wks-4yrs. All year. Rachael Green Tel: 07807 06 75 27. aquababies-guildford.co.uk

TADWORTH J.G. Swimming Tadworth, Ashstead

2+yrs (with parents) and 4+yrs on their own. Term time + crash courses in school holidays (not Christmas).

Jane Gandey, Tel: 07768 43 27 72. jgswimming.co.uk

Daily swimming classes at Banstead Sports Centre, Tadworth. 10+mths. Also one-to-one swim lessons.

Tel: 01737 361933. better.org.uk

Aquababies Baby and Toddler

Swimming classes at Chinthurst School Tadworth, also Dorking and Leatherhead. 8wks-4yrs. All year.

Rachael Green Tel: 07807 06 75 27.

aquababies-guildford.co.uk

DORKING Aquababies Baby & Toddler Swimming

classes at Wotton House, Dorking, also Tadworth and Leatherhead. 8wks-4yrs. All year. Rachael Green Tel: 07807 06 75 27.

aquababies-guildford.co.uk

Box Hill Swim Academy Dorking & West Horsley. 3+yrs. Term time + holiday crash courses. Bryndis 01483 232627. boxhillswimteam.com

Swim School, Dorking Sports Centre Swim classes for everybody, 0+mths.

Beginner to Advanced. Rookie Lifeguard classes. All year. Rona Lucas Tel: 01306 870185. harpersfitness.co.uk Cygnets & Swans Swimschool

Dorking. 4+mths . Also Rookie Lifeguard & special needs. Term time. Kim 01306 640396.

CATERHAM & WARLINGHAM Bourne Swimming Club de

Stafford Sports Centre. 4+yrs to adult.

Term time. Clare 0793 888 1276.

surreycommunity.info

Aquarius Swimming Club Caterham and Warlingham. Babies to 18+yrs.

Also life-saving for children. Term time & summer holiday courses. Tel: 01883 344662. aquariusswimming.co.uk

Little Fishes 3+mths to adult. Term

time. Dotty Harris Tel: 07834 73 72 11.

Matchpoint Tennis Academy Hurst Green, Oxted. 5+yrs. Graeme Livingstone 07958 572745.

matchpointlifeline.co.uk

Limpsfield Lawn Tennis Club

Tennis and other racquet sports. Junior Programmes 3-18yrs. Plus Junior Camps.

Tel: Nick Jones Tel: 01883 714079.

Sporty Tots and Sporty Racket Skills at Limpsfield LTC. 3-5yrs.

Term time. Janet Tel: 07792 396035. limpsfieldtennis.co.uk

cygnetsandswansswimschool.co.uk

little-fishes-swim.co.uk

TRAMPOLINING – SEE GYMNASTICS

REIGATE AND REDHILL Pool Schools at Reigate Grammar

Swimming Lessons de Stafford Sports Centre, Caterham. 5 yrs to adult.

Term time. Tel: 01883 344355.

REDHILL

School. Term time plus holiday crash courses. Beginners 2.5yrs to adults. Nonswimmers to advanced.

Tel: 0845 604 2476. poolschools.co.uk

J.G. Swimming, Tadworth on Tues,

Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun; also Ashtead.

2+yrs. Term time plus crash courses in school holidays (not Xmas). Jane Gandey 01737 812470. jgswimming.co.uk

Puddle Ducks East Surrey, Dunottar

OXTED Pool Schools Oxted & Warlingham.

Term time plus holiday crash courses.

Beginners 2.5yrs to adults. Nonswimmers to advanced.

Tel: 0845 604 2476. poolschools.co.uk Seriously FUN Swimming School Oxted. 4mths-12yrs. Beginner

School Reigate. Baby and pre-school swimming lessons. 0-5yrs term time. Natalie Archer 01293 781136.

to advanced, max 6 per class. Term-time plus intensive 5-day courses in school holidays. Claire White Tel: 01293 366 016. seriouslyfun.com

Surrey Swim School Royal Alexandra

Swimming Lessons Tandridge Leisure Centre, Oxted. 5 mths to adult. Term time. Tel: 01883 716717

puddleducks.com/eastsurrey

& Albert School, Reigate on Saturdays.

Babies to adults. Term time. Carol Tel: 01737 211160. surreyswimschool.co.uk

Water Babies East Surrey. Reigate

and Oxted. 0-4yrs. Beginners and older classes. Mark & Michelle Lane, 01293 279229. waterbabies.co.uk

Swimming at Donyngs Redhill.

6mths-4yrs Parent & Child, Pre-school.

Junior swim 4+ to 15yrs, beginners advanced. Rookie Lifeguard life-saving classes 8+yrs. Crash courses & private lessons available. Tel: 01737 764732.

Reigate and Redhill Swimming Club 7+yrs Donyngs, plus Horley,

Dunottar & Caterham School. rrsc.org.uk

Redhill & Reigate Marlins Swimming Club Donyngs, Redhill,

5+ to 18yrs. Mondays all year.

Tel: Mark Mendoza 07973 30 13 63. marlinsswimmingclub.co.uk

Aquability Swim School Reigate

3mths-10yrs. Term time. Tel: 01435 862325. aquability.net

HORLEY Horley Leisure Centre 6mths to

adult, non-competitive, lessons and coaching. Water Polo, Syncho, Rookie Lifeguard. All abilities. Daily. Term time.

Holiday sessions. Tel: 01293 784075.

better.org.uk/leisure/horley-leisure-centre

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WATERSPORTS

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Aquarius Swimming Club Oxted,

Limpsfield. Babies to 18+yrs. Swimming lessons and life-saving. Term time plus holiday courses. Tel: 01883 342270 and 01883 344662 aquariusswimming.co.uk

Water Babies Limpsfield Grange School, Oxted, also E. Grinstead. 0-4yrs.

Tel: 01293 279229, waterbabies.co.uk Little Fishes Oxted & Caterham.

3+mths. Dotty Harris Tel: 07834 737 211 little-fishes-swim.co.uk

TENNIS REDHILL Redhill Tennis Club Coaching for

members and non-members 4+yrs. Tim Wilkinson Tel: 07956 38 35 35.

redhilltennisclub.co.uk

Tennis4Kids Reigate/Redhill

2-11yrs Gordon Tel: 07877 391 005.

tennis-4-kids.com

Eugene Bann Indoor & Outdoor Tennis, South Nutfield. 7+yrs.

Min 4 people. Tel: 01737 822526.

eugenebannindoortenniscentre.co.uk

OXTED AND LIMPSFIELD Tennis coaching, Limpsfield. 4+ yrs.

All year. Agon Sports Services. Alastair Tel: 0208 651 3319. agonsports.co.uk

Aqua Sports

Sailing, Windsurfing and Paddlesports at AQUA SPORTS

Merstham, nr Redhill. 8-13yrs.

Training and tasters for children and adults. Weekend Dinghy Sailing courses (8+yrs), Windsurfing (8+yrs), Paddlesports courses (8+yrs), tasters (8+yrs). Juniors’ Saturday Club and holiday courses at Easter, summer and half terms.

March-November. The Team Tel: 01737 644288. aquasports.co.uk

YOGA Sunshine Yoga for Kids, Reigate and Tadworth. 3-5 yrs and 5-8 yrs. All year. Anne Brice Batcheler Tel: 01737 833685 abbatcheler.moonfruit.com

ZUMBA ZUMBATOMIC is Zumba for 4-14yr olds! See your child get fit and active.

Find your local classes at zumba.com and click on Zumbatonic under ‘Type’

BROWNIES, GUIDES & SCOUTS AND WOODCRAFT FOLK Rainbows 5 - 6 yrs, Brownies 7 - 10 yrs, Guides 10 - 14 yrs. Surrey East girlguidingsurreyeast.org.uk

Beavers 6-8yrs, Cubs 8-10.5yrs and Scouts 10.5-14yrs. County Office Tel: 01483 203451 surrey-scouts.org.uk

Reigate & Redhill Woodcraft Folk Educational voluntary movement

for young people. Games, crafts, debating & outdoor activities. Camping trips and outdoor-based holidays.

6-20yrs. Term time plus holiday camps. £20 per term. Claire Walton Tel: 07939 052 816. woodcraft.org.uk

Swimming

Start to swim

September is the perfect time to improve on this summer's swimming; to add some confidence, style and safety or - for the youngest ones - a good time to join a ‘learn to swim’ school and make their splash debut.

Local swimming schools offer small-size classes (eg two adults to 6 children) where your child can make good progress and where teachers can respond quickly to their individual skills and needs without any competitive pressure.

At what age can a parent first bring a baby to swim? Some clubs will take babies from 12 weeks if the pool is warm enough. Ask the club about immunizations required before starting. Other clubs start later – eg at 2+yrs.

Is it good to start so young? Parent and Child groups can create a great experience of water for a baby. Starting young instils confidence.

Do some children have a real fear of water? A fear of water is unusual and most likely stems from a bad experience. The youngest babies still have a ‘diving reflex’: they automatically hold their breath and open their eyes under water – with no fear! Any child with a fear of water can sit poolside and watch until they feel ready to join in the fun.

Do swim schools work toward certificates and exams?

Most do staged club or ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) certificates, not exams. The National Teaching Plan for Swimming (NTPS) provides stages for children to be competent, confident and safe in water.

Does your club offer diving lessons, lifesaving or other special swimming styles? The main focus is to develop a strong stroke and stamina. Some schools do extra courses such as distance swimming, starts, breathing technique, dives, turns and lifeguard.

Can you train children who seem particularly talented?

Any swimmer with a strong talent and a desire to compete may be offered a tailored programme to enhance technique and / or recommended to a local swimming club. Pool Schools offer 60-minute ‘Swim fit’ sessions for noncompetitive high level swimmers.

Do all primary / junior schools offer their pupils swimming classes in term time? Classes are part of the national curriculum but large numbers, short lessons and short courses mean that not every pupil will learn to swim.

What are the benefits of swimming? Swimming promotes physical well being, improves cardiovascular condition, increases physical capacity and burns fat. "Swimming has ... benefits for children who suffer from asthma, even those that suffer from exercise-induced asthma". Carol Schembri, Surrey Swim School.

Taking part helps a child develop fitness, confidence, discipline and cognitive abilities, just as in other sports. In addition, a child who swims is safer than one who doesn’t!

Thanks to our local swim schools who helped with this feature.

Splash About Happy Nappy When taking your baby or toddler swimming, the most essential item in your change bag will be a swim nappy! Splash About’s Happy Nappy is the original reusable swim nappy and one of the best-sellers on the market. It is recommended by and in many cases insisted upon by the major UK swim schools because it effectively minimises leaks of solids into the pool – which means a stress-free swimming session for parents and the instructor!

The Happy Nappy is made from 1mm thick supple neoprene, malleable but tough, with soft waist and leg bands for comfort and it can be worn with or without a disposable swim nappy.

Available for babies from birth to 24 months and for toddlers 16Kg+ in a wide choice of colours and designs, with prices starting from £8.99 at www. splashabout.com Splash About also incorporates its Happy Nappy into surfer-style board shorts and swimming costumes – catering for all your water babies!

Swim Schools …in Surrey

Our Venues Reigate Grammar School

Dunottar Reigate

Parent and Child All Junior Levels Adults Lessons Private Lessons

All Junior Levels Adults - Beginners & Improvers

Warlingham School Adults only. All levels

Hazelwood School Oxted Parent & Child Juniors to P4 level Adults - Beginners & Improvers Private Lessons

Half Term & Holiday Crash Courses / Private Lessons 5 Week Short Courses / Adult Lessons - All Levels To apply and for more information

0845 604 2476 info@poolschools.co.uk

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Aberdour School, Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01737 354119 aberdourschool.co.uk Wednesday, 16 October 2013 Belmont School, Holmbury St Mary RH5 6LQ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01306 730852 belmont-school.org Fridays, 20 September, 11 October & 8 November Bramley School, Walton on the Hill KT20 7ST Girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01737 812004 bramleyschool.co.uk â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Discover Bramleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Morning: Wednesday, 9 October Open Morning: Saturday, 9 November Caterham Preparatory School, Harestone Valley Rd, CR3 6YB Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 342097 caterhamprepschool.co.uk Visits by appointment throughout year Chinthurst School, Tadworth KT20 5AP Boys & girls 2.5-13 yrs. Tel: 01737 812011 chinthurst.surrey.sch.uk Friday and Saturday, 4 & 5 October City of London Freemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Ashtead, KT21 1ET Tel: 01372 822423 clfs.surrey.sch.uk Co-ed, day and boarding, 7-18 yrs. Call the school for details Copthorne Prep School, Copthorne, W Sussex RH10 3HR Tel: 01342 712311 copthorneprep.co.uk Co-ed, day and boarding (from Y3), 2.5-13yrs Saturday, 5 October 2013 Cranmore School, Epsom Rd, West Horsley, KT24 6AT Boys 2.5 -13 yrs. Tel: 01483 280340 cranmoreprep.co.uk Friday, 20 September and Saturday, 5 October Downsend School, Nursery and Preprep Lodges, Leatherhead, Ashtead and Epsom. Boys and girls, 2-6 yrs. Tel: 01372 372311 downsend.co.uk Saturday, 21 September Downsend School, Leatherhead KT22 8TJ Boys and girls, 6-13 yrs. Tel: 01372 372311 downsend.co.uk Saturday, 28 September Dunottar School, Reigate RH2 7EL Girls, 3-18 yrs. Tel: 01737 761945 dunottarschool.com Call for summer term dates Essendene Lodge School, Caterham CR3 5PB Girls & boys, 2.5-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 348349 eessendenelodge.co.uk Saturday, 12 October; Working Open Morning: Friday, 29 November Farlington School, Strood Park, Horsham W. Sussex RH12 3PN Girls 3-18yrs. Day & boarding. Tel: 01403 254967 farlingtonschool.net Saturday, 21 September; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Farlington in Actionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Thursday, 7 November Glenesk School, East Horsley KT24 6NS Girls & boys, 2-7yrs. Tel: 01483 282329 gleneskschool.co.uk Thursday, 17 October

Greenacre School, Banstead SM7 3RA Girls, 3-18 yrs. Tel: 01737 352114 greenacre.surrey. sch.uk Saturday, 28 September The Hawthorns School, Bletchingley RH1 4QJ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 743048 hawthorns.com Working Open Mornings: Thursday, 3 October & Friday, 15 November Hazelwood School, Limpsfield, Oxted RH8 OQH Boys and girls, 4-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 712194 hazelwoodschool.co.uk (also Hazelwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nursery, The Larks, Oxted) Friday, 11 October Lingfield Notre Dame School, Lingfield RH7 6PH. Co-educational Inter-denominational, 2½ -18 years. Tel: 01342 838153 lingfieldnd.co.uk Senior School: Saturday, 12 October 2013 Juniors: 29 March 2014 Manor House School & Nursery Bookham KT23 4EN Girls 2-16 yrs. Tel: 01372 457077 manorhouseschool.org Saturday, 19 October Micklefield School, Reigate RH2 9DU Boys and girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01737 242615 micklefieldschool.co.uk Drop-in morning, Wednesday, 16 October Moon Hall College & Buryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court Leigh, Reigate RH2 8RE. Boys & girls, 2.5-16 yrs.

Tel: 01306 611372 moonhallcollege.co.uk Please call the school for dates Oakhyrst Grange School, Caterham CR3 6AF Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 343344 oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk Friday, 11 October Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick , West Sussex RH12 3HJ Co-ed, 2-13 yrs. Tel: Fiona Long: 01403 822391 pennthorpe.com Saturday, 28 September & Tuesday, 1 October Priory Prep School, Banstead SM7 2AJ Boys 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01737 366920 prioryprep.co.uk Saturday, 21 September Pop In Morning: Wednesday, 9 October Redehall Preparatory School, Smallfield, Horley RH6 9QA Boys and girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01342 842987 redehall.surrey.sch.uk Call to book a tour of the school Reigate St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Chart Lane, Reigate RH2 7RN Girls and boys, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01737 244880 reigatestmarys.org Tuesdays, 17 September & 19 November Royal Alexandra & Albert School, Reigate RH2 0TD Boys & girls, 7-18 yrs. Tel: 01737 649000 raa-school.co.uk Saturdays, 28 September & 5 October St Teresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nursery & Prep School, Effingham RH5 6ST Girls, 2-18 yrs. Tel: 01372 452 037 st-teresas.com Please call to arrange a visit.

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Out and About

THEATRES Shows for families and children. Please check

Aladdin at Dorking Halls

ticket prices and times with the theatres.

LEATHERHEAD The Leatherhead Theatre 7,

Church Street, Leatherhead KT22 8DN Tel: 01372 365141 the-theatre.org Les Miserables Thurs to Sat, 12-14 September 7.30pm + Sat mat 2.30pm. £14; Child £12.50 PANTO! Cinderella Sat, 21 Dec 2013 to 1 Jan 2014. £15.50, Child £12.50

DORKING Dorking Halls

Reigate Road, Dorking RH4 1SG Tel: 01306 881717 dorkinghalls.co.uk Friends of Dorking Halls receive discounted ticket prices.

Saturday morning cinema 11am.

Aliens Love Underpants 3+yrs Wed, 2 October at 4.30pm; Thurs, 3 October at 10.30am and 1.30pm £13; Schools: £9.50 per child.

It Snows and Too Fast – Applause Theatre Company Sunday, 13 October, 7.30pm. £12.50; Child £10.50.

PANTO! Aladdin 21-29 December. £16.50; Child £14.50; Family £55

REDHILL The Harlequin Theatre Warwick

Quadrant, Redhill RH1 1NN Tel: 01737 276 500 harlequintheatre.co.uk Saturday morning cinema for children.

The Elephant Bridesmaid 4+yrs Wear fancy dress! Saturday, 14 September, 2.30pm. £8.50; Family: £32.

Morgan & West: Time-Travelling Musicians Saturday, 21 September, 7.30pm. £12; Child £10; Family £40.

Sid’s Show 3-7yrs. Join Sid from Cbeebies. Monday, 28 October, 2pm. £12; Child £10; Family £40.

PANTO AUDITIONS! Sunday, 29 September, 1pm. Junior dancers needed, 8-12yrs with ballet, tap and jazz experience, no taller than 4’6”.

Rehearsals and performances: 2 December – 5 January 2014.

PANTO! Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Friday, 13 December – Sunday 5 January 2014. From £12.

OXTED The Barn Theatre

25 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted RH8 0AA Tel: 01959 561811 barntheatreoxted.co.uk Let Us Entertain You Spectacular song and dance by Oxted performers.

Saturday, 26 October, 2.30pm & 7.30pm. 8+yrs. £12. Tickets from website or 01959 561811.

PANTO! Ali Baba – the Oxted Players Fri to Sun, 10-12 January 2014, and Wed to Sat, 15-17 January 2014. Afternoon and evening performances. 5+yrs.

Tickets from website or 01883 724852 from 1 October.

KINGSTON The Rose Theatre 24-26 High St,

CRAWLEY The Hawth Theatre Hawth Ave,

Crawley RH10 6YZ Tel: 01293 553636 hawth.co.uk Treasure Island Studio. Wednesday, 2 October 6.30pm £14; Schools £8.50.

Sing-a-long-a Grease (interactive screening in Theatre) Thursday, 10 October, 7.30pm. From £16; Child £14.50.

How High? Studio. Saturday, 12 October, 11am. £8; Family £28.

Sita’s Story 5-11yrs. Studio. Saturday, 19 October, 11am. £6.50; Family £22.

Annie Theatre. Wed to Sat, 30 October – 2 November, 7.30pm +matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm. £15-£16; Child £12.

PANTO! Cinderella Fri, 13 Dec to Sun, 5 January 2014. From £15.95.

Fishers Adventure Farm Park

Kingston KT1 1HL Tel: 08444 821 556 rosetheatrekingston.org The Snail and The Whale Wed to Sat, 11-14 September, am & pm.

4+yrs. £10-£12 What the Ladybird Heard Tues to Sun, 29 October-3 November, am & pm. 2+yrs. £10-£12.

CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION! The Snow Gorilla 29 November-5 January 2014. Day and evening. £8-£27

Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, W Sussex RH14 0EG. Tel: 01403 700063. fishersfarmpark.co.uk Fishers Famous PANTO! Aladdin – tickets on sale from 9 September.

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

Grinstead RH19 3LT Tel: 01342 302000 chequermead.org.uk PANTO! Jack & the Beanstalk Friday, 20 December – Monday, 30 December. £15; Child £13.50; Family £54.

BOOK YOUR PANTO NOW! Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at THE HARLEQUIN THEATRE, REDHILL

Smouldering television hunk Stefan Booth takes on a princely role in this year’s pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Alongside Stefan will be Nikki Kelly from Hi De Hi, Neil Wheatley with his laddish capers and the beautiful Abigail Welford, the fairest of them all, as Snow White. Stunning costumes, creative photography, scenery straight from an enchanting forest, will all make this a truly wicked pantomime!

The Harlequin’s Snow White Panto season is from Friday, 13 December – Sunday 5 January 2014. From £12. For tickets call the Box Office on 01737 276500 or book online at harlequintheatre.co.uk

CINDERELLA at THE HAWTH, CRAWLEY This is The Hawth’s 25th anniversary pantomime!

Cinderella will star one of Britain’s most popular young TV presenters, Stephen Mulhern. Joining Stephen on stage will be presenter Sid Sloane from CBeebies.

Cinderella promises to be a truly spectacular show combining the classic fairytale with brilliant song and dance, side-splitting comedy and truly amazing illusions and plenty of audience participation.

So polish those glass slippers and prepare to have a ball! Cinderella runs from Friday 13 December to Sunday 5 January. Tickets are already selling fast! To book yours call the Box Office on 01293 553636 or go online at hawth.co.uk

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Out and About

EVENTS CALENDAR SEPTEMBER Sunsay, 8 September, 11am-4pm Winkworth Arboretum

Hascombe Road, Godalming GU8 4AD Tel: 01483 208477.

Explore the National Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Arboretum for FREE. Live music, falconry displays, archery, wood carving, face painting, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crafts, trails, activities and much more.

12-15 September Heritage Open Days >70 free events.

Programme at molevalley.gov.uk Call 01306 885001. National listings at heritageopendays.org.uk

Saturday, 14 September Free entry and entertainment at Dapdune Wharf 11-5pm and free entry Claremont Landscape Garden 10am-6pm.

Saturday, 14 September, 11am4pm. Woodland Heritage Day,

Bookham Commons (NT) KT23 3LT. See how charcoal is made and take part in woodworking crafts. Free entry, free parking for NT members.

Saturday, 14 September Morden Hall Park (NT) Morden Hall Road, Morden

nr Mitcham, SM4 5JD. Tel: 020 8545 6850. nationaltrust.org.uk/mordenhallpark/ 12noon-5pm Beer by the River. Live entertainment, local gourmet food and ale!

Face painting, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crafts and a petting farm. Child ÂŁ5 (3-17yrs) includes ice cream & soft drink. Adult ÂŁ19 in advance (includes tokens). beerbytheriver.com

13 -15 September Victorian Market

Redhill town centre.

14 September, 10am-4pm. Reigate Cave Day Baronsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cave and Tunnel Road Caves. Family: ÂŁ9 both caves. wcms.org.uk or call 07762 007171.

14 September Wellies 4 Ellies

3 - or 6 mile sponsored walk along the Old Surrey Downs welliesforellies.org.

14 & 15 September 10.30am-6pm.

Kent & East Sussex Railway (KESR) Hop Picking Special. Entertainment at

Bodiam Station. Family ticket incl rail travel return from Tenterden: ÂŁ45.

Tickets: 01580 765155. kesr.org.uk

More details at familiessurreyeast.co.uk /eventsseptemberoctober

15 September Chiddingstone Castle Country Fair, 11am-5pm

Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Kent TN8 7AD. Call 01892 870347 or go to chiddingstonecastle.org.uk

Sunday, 15 September, 10.30am to 4.30pm. Banstead Countryside Day Celebrating our local countryside, history, community and rural/traditional crafts.

Adjacent to Holly Lane CP, Banstead/ Chipstead(B2219). Nearest SATNAV: CR5 3NR. Free Entry! Parking ÂŁ2. Tel: 01737 737700. downlandsproject.org.uk.

20-23 September Beachwatch Big Weekend. Volunteers wanted. Tel: 01989 566017 or go to mcsuk.org/beachwatch

Sunday, 21 September 10am-4pm.

Apple Day at Dorking Museum and

Lost Orchards of Dorking exhibition. Apple juicing outside 10am-3pm. Family Fun Day 2-4pm. Up to 10yrs. Admission: ÂŁ2;Child 5-18yrs;<5s free. 62 West St, RH4 1BS. Tel: 01306 876591. dorkingmuseum.org.uk

Sunday, 21 September Action Days at Priory Events, Sandy Lane Nutfield,

Sunday, 29 September County Ploughing Match and Country Fair 9am-5pm at Loseley Park, nr Guildford.

Tickets: ÂŁ7.50 in advance; Child ÂŁ4.50; Family ÂŁ22. surreycountyshow.co.uk

Sunday, 29 September, 11am4pm. Woodland Crafts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; River Wey

Navigation at Farncombe. Tel: 01483 561389. Learn how to make gate hurdles, wooden spoons, tent pegs etc and enjoy a day in the woods. Bonfire bangers and buns at lunchtime. ÂŁ5. Booking Essential.

OCTOBER 4-6 October Autumn Food Festival Polesden Lacey (NT), Great Bookham, Dorking RH5 6BD. Tel: 01372 452048. nationaltrust.org.uk/polesdenlacey

Saturday, 5 October, 10.30am12.30pm Fungi Foray Claremont

Landscape Garden (NT), Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9JG. Tel: 01372 467806. nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont Learn how to identify the fungi around the garden. Normal admission plus ÂŁ8; child ÂŁ4. Booking recommended.

Mary Berry vists West Dean on 5 October

Redhill RH1 4EJ. Quadbike Challenge, Archery + Obstacle Course. 8-15yrs.

10.45am-3pm. ÂŁ50 per junior.

Tel: 01737 822484. prioryevents.co.uk

21 September, 10.30am-4.30pm.

Birds of Prey Day at Claremont Landscape Garden (NT), Portsmouth

Road, Esher KT10 9JG. Call 01372 467806. nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont

Saturday, 21 September Pirates Day 10am-4pm. Caterham Church Walk.

21-28 September Food & Farm Week

FREE farm walks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; call to say you are coming.

Saturday, 21 September, 2pm & 4pm. Vineyard Walk, Albury Vineyard.

Bookings: info@alburyvineyard.com

Sunday, 22 September, 2-4pm.

Dairy Farm Walk Goldstone Farm,

Polesden Lacey. Trailer tours.

Contact: 07587 18 91 35.

Saturday, September 28 Food Fair and Tunnel Tour 12-4pm

Village Greens Farm Shop, Coles Lane, Ockley. Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market and hog roast.

Contact: 01306 713474 vgfarmshop.com

Saturday, September 28 Surrey Sheepdogs on the Downs

Shabden Park Farm, 2.30pm Chipstead.

Tel: 01737 552744. shabdenparkfarm.com

Saturday, 28 September, 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm. Treefrog Climbing at Winkworth

Arboretum, Godalming GU8 4AD. Bookings: 01483 208477. Sit in the sky high hammock.

Normal Admission + ÂŁ6; Child ÂŁ6, 5+yrs for a 30 minute session.

Saturday, 28 September, 12.304pm. Holmwood Market Place North

Holmwood Village Hall.

Kids climbing at Chartwell

12 October Twilight Walk, 5pm from Tadworth Court. 13km or shorter route in aid of The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trust.

Call 01737 365019 or go to thechildrenstrust.org.uk/twilight

Saturday, 12 October, Surrey Hills Challenge Walk or run from Polesden Lacey. Circular walks. Register by calling 01372 452048: ÂŁ15 per walker, or ÂŁ10 per family for the short family walk.

Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 26 and Sun 27 Oct 11.30am Behind the Scenes at Polesden Lacey - Family Tours.

Normal admission applies.

17-27 October Guildford Book Festival incl entertainment for younger readers. Call 01483 444789.

19 October The Big Draw at Dorking Museum. ÂŁ2, Child 5-18yrs; <5s free.

62 West St, RH4 1BS. Tel: 01306 876591. dorkingmuseum.org.uk

19-20 October Brogdale Farm Apple Festival Brogdale Farm, Faversham, 5-6 October West Dean Grow, Cook, Eat! West Dean College, Chichester,

West Sussex PO18 0QZ westdean.org Celebrate autumn harvest and home-grown foods from West Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orchards, walled garden & farms. Demos, tastings, music.

5 & 6 October 11am Woodland Weekend Chartwell, Westerham

Kent ME13 8XZ. Tel: 01795 536250. brogdalecollections.co.uk/october-events Brogdale is the Home of the National Fruit Collection. Orchard tours daily until end of October. Festival Day Ticket: ÂŁ8; Child ÂŁ4; Family ÂŁ20.

20 October 2-4pm Reigate Fort (NT), Reigate Hill. Meet at Wray Lane CP. Booking essential: 01372 220644. ÂŁ5, Children ÂŁ2.50.

22 and 24 October Action Days at Priory Events, Nutfield RH1 4EJ. See 21

TN16 1 PS. Story teller and camp fire in the quarry. Natural play area.

September entry. prioryevents.co.uk

Sunday, 6 October, 11-4pm.

Harvest Home, River Wey Navigation

Caterham Church Walk.

& Dapdune Wharf, Guildford GU1 4RR. Tel: 01483 561389. Press your own apple juice, autumnal crafts. Bonfire 4pm and Morris men. Normal admission plus ÂŁ2 for daytime childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities (ÂŁ1 for bonfire baked potatoes).

26 October 10-4pm Guys & Ghouls Sunday, 3 November, 11am-3pm Family Festival Morden Hall Park,

Morden Hall Road, Morden nr Mitcham, SM4 5JD. Tel: 020 8545 6850. Family fun day with craft workshops. Free.

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Out and About HALF TERM EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS See also pages 8-9 for more Halloween events.

Brogdale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Home of the National Fruit Collection Brogdale Farm,

Monday 28 October to Saturday 2 November 2013 Family Festival.

Sat and Sun, 26-27 October NEW! Pumpkin & Autumn Crafts Pumpkin

The Observatory Science Centre

Faversham, Kent ME13 8XZ. Tel: 01795 536250. brogdalecollections.co.uk/october-events

carving, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crafts & autumn games that everyone can get involved in. Brogdale also has shops, cafĂŠ/restaurant, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play park, miniature railway and micro-brewery.

See web for admission prices.

Ham House Ham Street, Richmondupon-Thames TW10 7RS nationaltrust.org.uk/hamhouse Sat 26 Oct â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sun 3 Nov (closed Friday) Halloweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;en half term fun â&#x20AC;&#x201C; kids go free.

Dress up and enjoy the spooky and crafty fun.

Mon 28, Tues 29, Wed 30 & Thurs 31 Oct, 10.30-11.30am Family ghost tours Discover the ghostly goings

on at Ham; includes hot chocolate. ÂŁ7.50 NT member/child ÂŁ15 adult nonmembers; includes house and garden entry. Booking required.

Family art activities. Create an art piece inspired by your visit to Ham. Normal admission charges apply, NT members free.

Box Hill (NT), KT20 7LB.

Family friendly films with free arty fun, awardwinning puppet theatre, workshops, interactive shows, free storytelling and a colouring corner. For families and children 0 to 8 years.

Wartling Road, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1RN. Tel: 01323 832731. the-observatory.org

28 October Zany Zone Drop-in Activities Hands-on science and discovery plus family drop-in 'make and take' activity zone. In the Zany Zone, you can build a pipe cannon, be amazed at weird science experiments, and create intriguing puzzles.

Admission: Family of 4 ÂŁ24.70, plus ÂŁ1 extra for the drop-in activities.

Denbies Wine Estate London Rd, Dorking RH56AA. Tel: 01306 876616.

Book online: denbies.co.uk

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;October Spooky Spectacular Half Term Holiday Funâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Monday, 28 October â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, 1 November Denbies Craft Activities

10.30am-12.30pm and 2-4pm from ÂŁ1.50 per activity. Face painting from ÂŁ3

Monday, 28 October â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, 31 October Lego Exhibition back by

popular demand, 11am to 3pm, free entry.

nationaltrust.org.uk/box-hill

Monday, 28 October to Friday, 1 November, 11am-4pm.

Activity week: explorer trails, den building

village and be brave on the natural play trail.

Free entry, some additional charges for certain activities. Check website for details.

The Electric Theatre Onslow Street, Guildford GU1 4SZ. Tel: 01483 444789. guildford.gov.uk/electrictheatre/ familyfestival

Monday, 28 October & Tuesday, 29 October Lego Build at 11.30am and 2.30pm Free entry but spaces are limited, so please book early.

Monday, 28 October Henfold Birds of Prey make a flying visit. 10am-2pm,

main display at midday. Free entry. See page 8 for Halloween events 29 -31 October.

Blackland Farm E Grinstead RH19 4HP.

Dorking RH5 6BD. Tel: 01372 452048.

6-10yrs and 10-16yrs; two groups, call for times. ÂŁ15. Shutterbugs show you how to take amazing shots. See page 8 for Halloween Spooks & Stories.

Look Out Discovery Centre Bracknell, Berks RG12 7QW. Bubble, Balloon or Bust Show. 3+yrs. 14 September-15 January 2014 weekends and holidays.

Tel: 01344 354400. bracknell-forest.gov

Leatherhead Town Centre including the Swan Shopping Centre KT22 7AH Tel: 01306 879287 31 October, 3-6pm Halloween fun

for all the family. Vooboo stilt walkers and strange goblin characters are in town.

Fancy dress competition 5pm.

WALKS, NATURE & LOCAL CONSERVATION WALKS THE GREAT BRITISH WALK. NATIONAL TRUSTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WALKING FESTIVAL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Walks with a View!

Sunday, 1 September to Sunday, 3 November Hand-picked

walks to special places only discoverable on foot. Find walks along the River Wey Navigation or secret routes and pathways that connect Polesden Lacey to Surreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic spots Box Hill and Leith Hill.

Download your walk at nationaltrust.org.uk/greatbritishwalk Plus guided walks this autumn from Denbies Hillside or Headley Heath.

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28 October to 1 November, 10am-4pm.

Popular car rides 11am-

1pm and 2-3.30pm (subject to weather).

Take a trip in a vintage-style car up Test Hill or along the Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Banking of the old Race Track. London Bus Museum bus rides.

Meet Bertie the Brooklands Bear! Trails for children up to 12yrs and our usual displays, including the Concorde Experience (extra charge applies). ÂŁ10; Children ÂŁ5 (5-16yrs); Family ÂŁ30.

Registered charity number 306016.

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Painshill Park, Cobham KT11 1JE Saturday, 28 September 10am-1pm, Den Building 5-13yrs.

Family den building: create your own shelter in the woods with the help of our instructor.

Followed by marshmallows and hot chocolate by a camp fire. ÂŁ12; children ÂŁ8.

Saturday, 5 October 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1pm.

Bushcraft in the Wild Woods.

Learn how to survive in the natural environment and work as a team.

Accompanied. ÂŁ12; children ÂŁ8. Book on 01932 868113 or painshill.co.uk

LEARNING ABOUT ANIMALS Priory Park, Reigate Bat Walk Tuesday,10 September

Park Pavilion, RH2 7RL. 7.30-8.30pm. Free â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bat Walkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; around the Priory Park lake. The park is home to at least six different types of bat including the comparatively rare Serotine Bat. Bat detectors will be available to borrow. Subject to weather. No dogs.

Tuesday, 17 September 7-8.30pm Mad About Bats

at Nower Wood Field Centre, Mill Way, Leatherhead, KT22 8QA. Come to see and hear the bats using a bat detector, with batty slides and a talk. 7+yrs, accompanied.

Call 01372 379509 to book. ÂŁ6; Child ÂŁ4.

Wednesday, 25 September 7-8.30pm Creatures of the Night at Nower Wood Mill Way,

Leatherhead KT22 8QA. Discover nocturnal animals (mammals, invertebrates and amphibians). 7+yrs accompanied.

Call 01372 379509 to book. ÂŁ6; Child ÂŁ4.

Brooklands Museum

Brooklands Rd, Weybridge KT13 0QN. Tel: 01932 857381.

Den Building at Painshill Park

Wed, 30 Oct 11am-3.30pm Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photography Workshops.

Group outdoor activities 7+yrs. Kayaking, climbing, archery, zip wire. 120 acres.

Daily 9-am-5pm.

Tel: 01342 810943. blacklandfarm.org.uk

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SURREY HILLS NATIONAL TRUST

Booking essential on 01372 220644.

Adult ÂŁ5, children ÂŁ2.50 Sunday, 22 September 2pm. A guided walk over White Hill with amazing views. Dogs welcome.

Sundays, 6 and 20 October 2pm. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Walk the Chalkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; landscapes with Chris.

Dogs welcome.

BUSHCRAFT SKILLS Alice Holt Forest Classroom,

Bucks Horn Oak, Nr Farnham GU10 4LS. Tel: 0845 643 9215.

Saturday, 28 September, 10am3pm. Forest Survival Day. 11-14yrs. ÂŁ18 per child. Learn skills like Ray Mears and Bear Grylls. Join the rangers for some serious survival fun! And GO APE now offers Tree Top Juniors at Alice Holt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for 6+yrs. goape.co.uk/junior

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Park Lane, Goudhurst, Kent TN17 2SL. Tel: 01580 879820. Feed the Birds Thursday, 31 October

10am-12 noon. 5+yrs. A short birdwatching walk. Find out how to look after birds in your garden throughout the winter.

Family event. ÂŁ6 per child. Accompanied.

CONSERVATION

Conservation Volunteering with Surrey Wildlife Trust

Conservation volunteers make a vital contribution to our work, carrying out a wide variety of tasks. Our practical conservation programme teaches traditional skills like coppicing, hedge laying and fencing. Or just get out in the fresh air and help with scrub clearance or path maintenance. Children < 16yrs accompanied. For information on volunteering for Surrey Wildlife Trust call 01483 795464 or email volunteers@surreywt.org.uk.

Out and About SURREY WILDLIFE TRUST CONSERVATION EVENTS Sunday, 8 September 10am – 4pm Wetland Wildlife Work Join regular volunteers doing some Typha pulling.

Be prepared to get muddy! Meet at: The Moors’ Fordbridge car park on Nutfield Road, Redhill. By the new Linden Homes development. Organised by: SWT Ranger Andrea Neal 07990 58 22 91.

Sunday, 8 September 2-5pm Autumn at Bay Pond Family

activities at Bay Pond Educational Nature Reserve in Godstone, part of the ‘Our Wetland Wildlife’ weekend. Pond dipping, bug hunting, manned bird hide and woodland play sessions. Organised by: SWT Tandridge Local Group 01883 345020.

Sunday, 20 October 2-4.30pm Norbury Park Woodland Walk

Visiting a variety of woodlands on this site and looking at their management past, present and future, with the Ranger.

Fetcham CP, Norbury Park, KT22 9BS. Near Bockett’s Farm. £2; Child £1. Organised by: SWT Ranger Andrea Neal 07990 58 22 91.

Lingfield Nature Reserve Work Parties Sunday 29 September

‘Fit For Sport’ at Dorking Sports Centre, Reigate Road, Dorking, RH4 1SW. 28 October- 1 Nov. Activity Camps. 5-12 yrs. 8.30am-5.30pm. £29/day £136/week.

0845 456 3233. fitforsport.co.uk

Reigate & Redhill YMCA Playscheme, Princes Rd, Redhill RH1 6JJ.

OCTOBER HALF TERM

ALL-DAY CLUBS AND MULTI-ACTIVITY CAMPS Action House Dorking (St Paul’s School) and Westcott (Surrey Hills). Multi-activity day camps 28 October – 1 November.

9am-5.30pm. (Option earlybird and half day). 4-11yrs. Ofsted registered. £20 per day.

Bookings: 07984 40 54 74 (Dorking) or 07787 56 80 91 (Westcott)

Monster Moo Creative art and cookery

Centre, Woodhatch, Reigate. For children with disability. 28 Oct-1 Nov. 10am-4pm.

5-12 yrs. £16 per day. Tayla Askew Tel: 01737 222859. ymcaredhill.com

Kestrels Children’s Centre, Croydon

Road, Caterham CR3 6QH 7.30am6pm. 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 348641. kestrelschildrenscentre.co.uk

Sports Focus UK in Reigate, Coulsdon and Tadworth. 28 Oct-1 Nov. Football, Dance/Gym, Sports and Adventure. 4-12yrs.

8am-5pm or part-days. From £25 per full day. Siblings 20% off. Bookings: 0844 318 1700 or online at sportsfocusuk.com

DANCE, DRAMA AND MUSICAL THEATRE

Cranbrook Adventurers School Holiday Club, Coppingham Cottage, Horley

OUTDOORS & ACTIVE

Dandelion Theatre Arts. Langley Vale.

Singing/glee workshop. Jennai Alberts: 01306 886243. dandeliontheatrearts.co.uk

RH6 9EF. 4-11 yrs. 8am-6pm.

Tel: 01293 823163. cranbrooknursery.co.uk

FOOTBALL Sports Focus UK, Reigate.

Tel: 0844 318 1700. sportsfocusuk.com GYMNASTICS – see TRAMPOLINING

Claremont Park, Esher

Wild Learning Holiday Camp

at Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham nr Dorking.

Also Winkworth Arboretum, Claremont Park, Esher & Alice Holt Forest, Farnham. From 21 October. 10.15am-4pm. 5-12yrs. Have fun and explore the woods. £37.50/day.

Tel: 01483 424 400. wild-learning.net

Priory Events, Sandy Lane, Nutfield RH1 4EJ. Multi Activity (MAD) Days 22 & 24 Oct. Obstacle Course, Archery and Quad Bike Challenge. 8-15 yrs. 10.45am-3pm.

Tel: 01737 822484. prioryevents.co.uk

MOUNTAIN BOARDING Ride the Hill - Learn to Mountainboard!

Priory Farm, Nutfield RH1 4EJ. 8+yrs.

Tel: 01737 8224458. ridethehill.com

NETBALL

Girls Attack! Oxted. October half term workshops. 6-11yrs. Fun sports with a focus on teamwork. Skills coaching for netball and rounders. Contact Lynn Stables & Maggie Morley: 07896 90 23 71. pitchero.com/clubs/girlsattack

RIDING

Orchard Cottage Riding Stables

Pony Days, Babylon Lane, Lower Kingswood KT20 6XA. Rding lesson, pony care and gymkhana. £55 per day. 5+yrs.

Total beginners welcome.

Tel Claire: 01737 241311. ocrs.co.uk

ROLLER SKATING

Sunday family roller skating, YMCA nr Redhill. NEW! From 22

September at Reigate College sports hall in Rushworth Road, Reigate RH2 0QF! Sundays, 11.30-12.30pm fun skating.

12.30-1.30pm Lessons, Grades 1-9, 3+yrs.

Skate hire, Fun skate & Lesson £8.

Tel: 01293 776266. rrarsc.co.uk

SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

Sandown Park, Esher KT10 8AN. 29-31 October. Tuition for 8-15yrs. Booking essential.

Tel: 0845 644 5502. daytona.co.uk

Bowles Outdoor Centre, Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9LW. Day courses: Skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, ropes, bushcraft and archery, 28 Oct-1 Nov. 9.30am-4.30pm.

8-15yrs. £45. Equipment included.

Tel: 01892 665665. www.bowles.ac

LaserHub, Spindle Way, Crawley,

J.G. Swimming Crash Course,

KARTING

TAZ – The Adventure Zone at High

Centre, Pendell Court, Bletchingley RH1 4QJ. 4-12 yrs. 8am – 5pm. Flexihours.

Call Phil Jones: 01883 743377 (ext 2087). hawthorns.com/sports-centre

workshops for <2s, 2-4yrs and 4-6yrs.

Reigate. Call Lynne: 07506 115526. monstermoostudios.com

Perform Drama, Esher - Rapunzel MonFri, 28-30 October, 2.30-4.30pm. 4-8yrs. £93 per child. Families Surrey East 10% reader discount! Tel: 0845 400 1279 perform.org.uk

Downsend Pre-Prep + and Downsend + at Downsend School,

Mega Days at The Hawthorns Sports

Cookies Kitchen – junior workshops

YMCA Yippee Playscheme, Sovereign

Wild-Life Day Camps in Shere and Cobham. Exploring, bug hunting and den building. 9am-4pm. 4-11yrs. £25/day. Call Tara: 01483 238 267. wild-lifecamps.co.uk

Leatherhead KT22 8TJ. Activities for 2-13 yr olds. 8am-5.30pm. Tel: 07899 01 12 75 (Pre-Prep, 2-5yrs). Tel: 01372 385403 (6-13yrs). downsend.co.uk

Reigate. Learn to use a sewing machine and make a skirt! 8-14yr olds. £28. For October half term dates call Nicole: 07806 798238. cloudcraft.co.uk

nr Reigate for 5-10yr olds. For October half term call 07749 927 783 or book at cookieskitchen.co.uk

Camp Beaumont at Claremont Fan Court School, Esher 28 Oct-1 Nov, 8am-6pm from £42 per day. 3-16yrs. Up to 40 different activities on offer. Contact Clare Farmer: 01263 823000. campbeaumont.co.uk

Cloud Craft Sewing Courses in

28 Oct-1 Nov. 10am-4pm or 8.45am-6pm.

5-12yrs. From £15.30/ £22.95.

Tel: 01737 779979 ymcaredhill.com

10am-12noon. Please bring your own tools and wear old clothes and strong shoes. Meet in the Butterfly Garden. Refreshments for volunteers. Tel: Julie Hearn 01342 835313. lingfieldreserves.org.uk

HOLIDAY CAMPS AND COURSES

COOKERY & CRAFTS

Junior Karting – Race School, Daytona

LASER GAMES

W Sussex RH10 1TG. Laser Specials: 7-11yrs Mon-Fri 10am-1pm; 11-16yrs 2-5pm. Morning Specials: Fire Engine 4-6yrs; Karaoke 5-15yrs; Pamper 4-8yrs. £14pp. Tel: 01293 548000. laserhub.co.uk

MIXED SPORTS

Reigate and Banstead taster sessions – indoor climbing, dinghy sailing,

trampolining. 28 Oct-1 Nov. 7-15yrs. £6-£10 per session. Call Sue Sergeant to check: 01737 276700. reigate-banstead.gov.uk

SWIMMING

Tadworth 28 Oct – 1 Nov. Intensive daily lessons. 4+yrs. £30 per week. Jane Gandey 07768 43 27 72. jgswimming.co.uk

Dorking Sports Centre Contact Rona

Lucas: 01306 870185. harpersfitness.co.uk

Tandridge Leisure Centre Beginners

and Improvers courses 4+yrs.

Tel: 01883 716717. tandridgetrust.co.uk

De Stafford Sports Centre Beginners and Improvers courses 5+yrs.

Tel: 01883 344355. tandridgetrust.co.uk

Ashurst, Headley Lane, Mickleham RH5 6DQ. Climbing, abseiling, biking, ropes, woodland skills. Also Thames Young Mariners at Richmond. 8-16 yrs. 9.30am-4.30pm. £37/ day. Also: NEW! Family days: £15 <18s, £25 per adult. Tel: 01372 378901. surreycc.gov.uk/outdoorlearning

Blackland Farm E Grinstead RH19 4HP. Group outdoor activities 7+yrs. blacklandfarm.org.uk

CLIMBING

High Sports Indoor Climbing Centre, 6 Orchard Centre, Salfords RH1

5EL. Tasters (4+yrs) daily from £12.25 and Half-day fun days 7-16yrs.

Tel: 0845 363 1177. high-sports.co.uk

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Out and About TENNIS & RACKET SPORTS Tennis Camps at Redhill Lawn Tennis Club, Linkfield Lane, Redhill RH1 1JW.

Members & non-members. 5-14yrs. Tel Tim: 07956 38 35 35. redhilltennisclub.co.uk

Drop-in General Gymnastics "Gym Jams" at Oakwood Sports Centre, Horley RH6 9AB. 4+yrs. Thursday, 31 Oct. 6pm. All levels. £7.50. Also specialist workshops at Oriel School, Crawley. Adam Reynolds Tel: 0203 478 0203. springfit.org

Junior Tennis Camp at Limpsfield LTC, Detillens Lane Limpsfield, RH8

Trampolining Mega Session

Matchpoint Tennis Courses at Hurst Green RH8 9BQ. 5+yrs. Contact Graeme Livingstone on 07958 572745. matchpointtennis.co.uk

Acrobounce with Pointers Gymnastics

0DH. Tel: Derek 07947 14 54 75. limpsfieldtennis.co.uk

TRAMPOLINING & GYMNASTICS Springfit Gymnastics & Trampoline Club Freestyle Gymnastics (parkour) at St Bede's School, Redhill RH1 2LQ. 4+yrs.

Wednesday, 30 Oct. 4.30-6pm. £7.50.

Caterham on the Hill. 30 October. AntiGravity trampolining, fun and games.

4+yrs. 12.45-2.45pm. £9.50. Tel: Marie Clark 01883 620971. ag-tc.co.uk

TAZ - The Adventure Zone at Thames

Young Mariners, Richmond TW10 7RX. Multiactivities: 21-22 & 23-25 & 28-29 Oct & 30-1 Nov. 8-11yrs. 9.30am-4.30pm. Tel: 01372 378901. surreycc.gov.uk/outdoorlearning

LEISURE & ARTS CENTRES Leatherhead Leisure Centre

Tel: 01372 377 674. fusion-lifestyle.com Dorking Sports Centre Reigate Rd, Dorking RH4 1SG. See also ‘Fit For Sport’ Tel: 01306 870180. harpersfitness.co.uk

and Trampoline Club at Warlingham School, Tithepit Shaw Lane. 31 October.

4+yrs. £13.50 in advance.

Tel: 07737 30 63 16. pointersclub.co.uk

Donyngs Leisure Centre, Linkfield Lane, Redhill RH1 1DP. Tel: 01737 764 732. better.org.uk

Aqua Sports at Mercers Park nr

Road, Oxted RH8 9HT. Tel: 01883 716 717. tandridgetrust.co.uk

WATERSPORTS

Merstham RH1 4EU. 8-13yrs; 14-16yrs.

2 & 4-day Dinghy Sailing, Windsurfing, Paddlesports courses. Am or pm.

Tel: 01737 644288 aquasports.co.uk

The Arc Arts Centre Caterham CR3 5XY. Tel: 01883 759418. the-arc-caterham.co.uk

Guildford Spectrum, Parkway, Guildford GU1 1UP Ice Skating on Olympicsized rink – discos, coaching and special events. Bowling - shoes from kids size 6, pizza restaurant and video machines.

Swimming. Also Xtreme Activate Xtra 28-31 Oct. 8.30am-6pm. £32.50/day. Tel: 01483 443322. guildfordspectrum.co.uk

Tandridge Leisure Centre, Hoskins De Stafford Sports Centre, Burntwood Lane, Caterham CR3 5YX. Tel: 01883 344 355. tandridgetrust.co.uk

Learn to Read in 5 Weeks – for FREE!

From 26 August to 30 September your child can join thousands of children across the UK taking part in the Reading Eggs Great Literacy Challenge – a nationwide effort to inspire children to read!

This FREE event will give your child 5 WEEKS FREE* access to Reading Eggs – the online reading programme that teaches children aged 3 – 13 the literacy skills needed for lifetime reading success.

Sign up for your FREE trial* today and see for yourself how your child’s reading improves by using Reading Eggs. Whats more, for every new sign up Reading Eggs will donate £1 to our charity partner Tommy’s!

FREE 5 WEEK TRIAL*

Hurry, offer ends 30 September, 2013. Register today at

www.readingeggs.co.uk/eggs *Free trial only available for new customers who sign up at the above address.

Proudly supporting Tommy’s www.tommys.org

The multi-award winning online reading programme!