Families Surrey East July/Aug 2016

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July-August 2016

Holiday Special

8 pages of summer fun 4 pages of what's on!

What’s on for 0-12 year olds in July & August Covering Reigate, Redhill, Dorking, Leatherhead, Caterham, Godstone, Warlingham, Tadworth, Horley, Oxted and Lingfield

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ISSUE 53 JULY-AUG 2016

IN THIS ISSUE

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We’ve just enjoyed a proper British street party in the drizzle to celebrate HRH 90th birthday, and we coped!

Here’s hoping the Summer hols will be a sunny and bright – it does make life easier doesn’t it?

This issue is packed full of Summer holiday ideas.

Whether you’re thinking of braving a festival with kids, looking for childcare options or tackling a new sport (inspired by the Olympics), then check out pages 10-18 for your guide to Summer in East Surrey.

The What’s On pages are bulging with great days out and family events taking places throughout Jul-Aug, including lots of outdoor theatre performances and the Edenbridge & Oxted Show, which this year has a bigger kids area (and free entry to under 16s).

Finally, if your child is making the transition to secondary school this year, there are a few tips about what to expect on page 8. I will be waving my eldest off to primary school this Sept, so will be at the ready with the tissues at the gates.

Don’t forget the brand new Families website launches on July 4th, so do pop online and check it out. New site is familiesonline.co.uk/local/surrey-east. Have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to seeing you for the Education special in September.

Hannah Grogan, Editor

editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk

News Babies & Toddlers Education Holiday special Festivals Days Out Summer Camps Sports Rainy Day ideas Nature Notes What’s On

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News Introducing East Surrey Dance A newly formed dance school launches in East Surrey this Summer, merging the existing Woldingham Dance and JLM Academy to create East Surrey Dance.

Experienced and qualified teachers will cover Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet and fun ISTD Modern and Tap, plus pre school and adult groups. The Woldingham branch will introduce DDMIX to the adults in the area - a new enjoyable workout created by Darcey Bussell that takes inspiration from international dance styles. There are summer workshops and pre-school classes over the Summer, so check out pages 6 & 14 for more info.

New playground for Old Coulsdon

Let the Show Begin!

The dedicated Friends of Grange Park have successfully raised over £100,000 in grants and donations to build a new playground. Their ambition to renovate the 25-year-old severely dilapidated playground will be realised this summer, with the new design combining ideas from 150 school-aged children in a ‘design your dream playground’ competition. The new design includes local heritage and landscape references like Kenley Airfield and the River Bourne.

Now in its 19th year and run by the Society of London Theatre, Kids Week encourages young people to experience the magic of live theatre for free! From 1-31st August one child aged 16 or under can go free to a wide range of shows when accompanied by a full paying adult, and up to two extra children can go for half price, per transaction. Shows include MAMMA MIA!, The Mousetrap and Wicked. Ticket onsale now via kidsweek.co.uk

Redhill Town Centre Revamp Plans have been submitted for the proposed multiplex cinema, shop and restaurants in Redhill town centre. The plans were on display until June 8th for public comment, and the review will take place with the planning committee later this Summer.

The plans include a sixscreen cinema and up to eleven glass-fronted shops and family-style restaurants on the ground and first floors. 153 studio, one and two bedroom homes for private rent are proposed to be built above. The scheme will link the new pedestrian route between the High Street and Marketfield Way. For more info and to view the plans, visit reigate-banstead.gov.uk

Chris Wright, Chairman of the Friends said: ‘The Friends have worked tirelessly over the last two years to raise funds for a new and inclusive playground for our community. The impact will be far-reaching, encouraging physical activity among our young people and providing a much needed facility where disabled children can play alongside their able-bodied peers’. Support for the project has come from the Biffa Award, the London Marathon Charitable Trust and Macquarie Group Foundation. The Children’s Trust have also been consulted to make the playground accessible to all youngsters.

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News Merstham regeneration project stalls The building contractor working on the new community hub and shops at the end of Portland Drive has gone into administration, putting the project on hold until a new builder can be appointed.

The site had been due to open later this year, with the new development housing the new library, community facility, youth centre, café and shops. It is a blow to the local community who were looking forward to

Stop Child Abuse Surrey CC has launched a new child protection campaign, aimed at spotting the signs of abuse and neglect. The NSPCC reports that there are over 50,000 children in the UK identified as needing protection from abuse, with reports of sexual abuses against children rising sharply. Don’t assume this couldn’t happen to somebody you know.

To spot the signs of child abuse or neglect, look for changes in: • Appearance – such as frequent unexplained injuries, consistently poor

moving into the new purpose-built facilities in the autumn. Keep an eye on reigatebanstead.gov.uk website for updates. hygiene, matted hair, unexplained gifts, or a parent regularly collecting children from school when drunk.

• Behaviour - such as demanding or aggressive behaviour, frequent lateness or absence from school, avoiding their own family, misusing drugs or alcohol, or being constantly tired.

• Communication – such as sexual or aggressive language, self-harming, becoming secretive and reluctant to share information or being overly obedient.

If you suspect child abuse or neglect, visit gov.uk/reportchildabuse or call 01483 518505.

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Summer Reading Challenge This year's Big Friendly Read Summer Reading Challenge runs across the school summer holidays, linking up with the global year-long Roald Dahl 100 celebrations, honouring the world's No.1 storyteller. The campaign encourages 4-11yr olds to read 6 books during the Summer break. These can be any type of book - joke books, picture books, audio books - just as long as they are borrowed from the library. Every time a child finishes a book they get stickers and rewards and there's a certificate for everyone who finishes.

The Big Friendly Read will feature some of Roald Dahl's best-loved characters and the amazing artwork of his principal illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake. It encourages reading on a giant scale and features themes such as invention, mischief and friendship.

You can sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library as the school summer term ends – and there's no charge to participate, so why not pop down to your library from July 16th and take part? readingagency.org.uk/children

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News New Families Website!

Keep Tabs on your Teen

We hope you enjoy our bi-monthly issue of Families Surrey East and find is a useful source of news, info and ideas for you and your family.

But, did you know we also have a brand new website launching on July 4th, which will bring you up-to-the-minute hyper-local news, views, directories and listings for your area? There will be a Leatherhead & Epsom site, and a Surrey East site serving Dorking, Redhill, Reigate, Horley, Oxted & Caterham areas.

It’s in the same place – so look at familiesonline.co.uk and find your local site! If you have a local business and would like to upgrade your directory listing for just £15 per month, or would like to chat to us about opportunities to promote your event or organisation online, please call us on 07769 222347.

Squeak for Pocket Money Have you checked out the new pocket money job site Jobsqueak. com yet? It is the brainchild of a Reigate family, who have set up a site to match odd jobs with local people who want to do them.

Check it out for babysitting, garden work and car washing jobs for a fair wage in and around Reigate. It’s a great way for your kids to earn that holiday pocket money.

If your child has a phone and you worry about it running out of battery when they might need it most, then the E10p app is for you. Launched recently for Android (with the Apple version expected later this year), it allows you to keep track of the phone’s (and therefore your child’s) location, as well as the battery life their phone has. Once charge becomes low, it sends a message to the parent who can opt to swap it to a power-saving mode automatically.

The app is password protected (so the kids can’t fiddle with it) and protects their blushes by being discreet, so their friends don’t know their parents are following them! Built for child safety, as well as parent’s peace of mind, the app will at least do away with the ‘but my battery ran out’ argument when they come home late! e10p.com

Kids Emporium Opens in Guildford South African kids retailer Kids Emporium is opening its first UK branch in the upmarket White Lion shopping area in Guildford this June. The store launches at the same time as their UK website. The new franchise store is being run by mum-of-two Storm Copestake, owner of Ruby Rabbit baby range.

The store will stock exclusive ranges of children’s toys, gifts, furniture, décor, children’s wear and maternity, from some top South African brands like Lily and Jack, Thandana Diaper Bags, Nom Nom and novel gifts from Rhubarb & Custard. kidsemporium-uk.com

Summer Holiday FAMILY EVENTS Henfold Birds of Prey Wednesday 27th July

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With a flying display at 12.30pm (weather permitting). Free.

fun, danCe & sTories WorksHoP Wednesday 27th July

With dance teachers from the Dorking School of Dance, for children 4-8yrs. £7.50 per child.

Teddy Bear’s fanCy dress disCo Wednesday 3th august

11am & 2pm. Fun packed disco, drinks included. £7.50 per child.

CreaTion sTaTion WorksHoPs Wednesday 10th august 11am & 2pm.

Fabulously fun activities with for all ages! £7.50 per child.

Rainbow Wednesdays

Craft activities every Wednesday throughout the summer from £1.50.

PunCH & Judy Wednesday 17th august Traditional Family Fun 10.30am / 12noon / 2pm. Free of charge.

TroPiCal rainforesT road sHoW Wednesday 24th august 11am & 2pm. £7.50 per child.

leGo Build & VinTaGe Toy exHiBiTion Monday 22nd august 11am-3pm.

Free entry. With daily charity LeGO builds (pre-booking essential!) £1.50 donation to rainbow Trust Charity.

Teddy Bear’s fanCy dress disCo Wednesday 31st august

11am & 2pm. Fun packed disco, refreshments included. £7.50 per child.

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Babies & Toddlers

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New Rugby Tots Dorking

Ever wanted real-life baby advice, from real parents, but found it low quality or hard to access (like spending hours reading long books and watching long lectures)? Ainar, the founder of Babysteps.tv did too, so that’s why she has created 1000 one-minute films of real families interacting, to provide expert advice to parents.

Whether you want guidance on breastfeeding or weaning, toddler behavior or sibling rivalry, check out the how-to videos on YouTube.

The vids were filmed in LA studios, so are a bit Americanised, but the content is very helpful and reassuring. Check out babysteps.tv

Lanes is Outstanding Lanes Kindergarten in Walton on the Hill has received an Outstanding OFSTED rating for the 2nd inspection in a row. The family run pre-school nursery for kids aged 2-5yrs is proud to have achieved this continued level of quality. They are now accepting applications for their September intake.

Space is limited, so visit the website for more info now! laneskindergarten.co.uk

East Surrey Dance

The nation’s fave rugby play programme is launching new classes in Dorking this June. The classes take place at Dorking Leisure centre on Tuesday mornings, for ages 2-3.5yrs and 3.5-5yrs.

Kids will learn to pass, kick, and run with the ball as part of a team environment.

Classes are game-led, with soft balls for under 3s and parental involvement required for ages 2-3.5yrs.

For more info visit rugbytots.co.uk

New Pre-School Dance Classes East Surrey Dance is launching new Swans and Cygnets and Pre School Ballet classes this Summer. Free trials are taking place during the Stepping Stones Children's Centre activity week on 3rd August at Whitebushes Village Hall, Redhill. steppingstones-earlswood.org

New! Swans and Cygnets Parent & Toddler Dance New! Darcey Bussell’s Adult Dance Workout

Jo Jingles now in Tadworth

Rad Ballet, Tap, Modern and ddMix Weekly Classes in Bletchingley and Woldingham www.eastsurreydance.co.uk

The popular pre-school music and movement classes Jo Jingles have now launched in Tadworth.

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Classes are held at the Leisure & Community Centre on Friday mornings from 9.30am for walking-2yrs and 2-3yrs. For more info visit eastsurrey.jojingles.com

Babies & Toddlers The benefits of swimming for your toddler Swimming is an exciting and rewarding activity that you can do with your child from as early an age as you wish. The only proviso is that the water is warm enough – around 29-30°C for a toddler - and that he/she is fit and well.

What are the benefits?

Taking your toddler swimming has many benefits including: • Giving them a complete physical work-out which helps to strengthen their heart, lungs and respiratory system • Helps with their core muscle development and co-ordination • Regular swimming can help to improve eating and sleeping patterns • It is an activity which all the family can take part in

• Swimming can be socially stimulating for both you and your toddler, as well as being an excellent way to bond

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• Swimming is a life skill that has health benefits for all ages • It’s a skill which could save their life.

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Find your local baby swimming class Flipper Club Reigate.

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Aquatots Caterham, Woldingham, Horley, Reigate & Tadworth. Tel: 020 8688 6488 aquatots.com

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Education How to help your child transfer to secondary school

By Liat Hughes Joshi During the months before your little one makes the big move to secondary school, it’s recommended that you begin the following to help them in their transition:

Ramp up responsibilities Senior school children have to be considerably more responsible for their own belongings and themselves. Whereas primary school teachers send letters to parents, at ‘big’ school, communication on day-to-day issues might well be to your child only.

Begin building independence out and about Most secondary school pupils travel to school minus mum and dad, so get yours used to being out without you. It’ll be less daunting for them if this starts on the journey to primary school, rather than being thrown into travelling alone on a lesser-known route.

Listen out for concerns Some children take this huge change in their stride and are ready to move on, while others will feel anxious. Common concerns include getting lost around a much larger school, dealing with the journey, making new friends and managing the homework load.

Attend settling-in days Most secondaries hold a session for new joiners, usually during the summer term of year six. This is an important opportunity to get to know the buildings, potential classmates and teachers and it should make the first day less intimidating.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind once your child has started secondary school…

Expect them to be tired and emotional Many year sevens get very tired thanks to the ‘newness’, on top of a longer day and a more complicated journey. Stick to early nights and restful weekends to fend off exhaustion – and the moodiness that goes with this.

Get super-organised with homework At primary, pupils might only have had a small amount of homework; expect the game to be raised now. Not only will there be more but keeping on top of when it all needs handing in can be complicated.

Get used to knowing much less about what goes on In primary, you might well have been at the school gates most days and familiar with your child’s friends, parents and teachers. This will change: with independent travel comes a more hands-off approach.

Be there for them It’s tempting to think this independence means you’re being made redundant come September but they’ll still need you - albeit in different ways. Be there as a sounding board - someone to listen and advise.

Liat Hughes Joshi is a parenting journalist and the author of four books including 'New Old-fashioned Parenting' and ''How to Unplug Your Child' (both published by Summersdale) and Raising Children: The Primary Years (Pearson).

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Education Independent School Open Mornings Autumn Term 2016 Aberdour School Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ. Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01737 354119 aberdourschool.co.uk Fri 14th Oct, 9.30am-12pm Belmont Prep School Holmbury St Mary, RH5 6LQ. Boys & Girls, 2-13 yrs. Call 01306 730582. belmont-school.org Fri 16th September, 10.15am Bramley School Walton on the Hill KT20 7ST Girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01737 812004 bramleyschool.co.uk November date tbc.

Caterham Preparatory School Harestone Valley Road, CR3 6YB. Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: Registrar on 01883 335046 to book your place. caterhamprepschool.co.uk September date tbc.

Chinthurst School Tadworth KT20 5AP. Boys 2.5-13 yrs. Tel: 01737 812011 hinthurstschool.co.uk Thursday 6th & Saturday 8th October Copthorne Prep School, Copthorne, RH10 3HR. Boys & Girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01342 712311 copthorneprep.co.uk date tbc.

Cranmore School Epsom Rd, W. Horsley KT24 6AT Co-ed 2.5 -7yrs, Boys 7-13yrs. Tel: 01483 280340 cranmoreprep.co.uk Fri 23rd & Sat 24th September, 9.30am-12pm Downsend School Pre-Preps Leatherhead, Ashtead & Epsom. Boys & girls, 2-6 yrs. Tel: 01372 372311 downsend.co.uk Sat 1st October & Thurs 17th November Downsend Prep School Leatherhead KT22 8TJ Boys and girls, 6-13 yrs. Tel: 01372 372311 downsend.co.uk Sat 24th September & Fri 18th November Dunottar School Reigate, RH2 7EL Boyis and girls, 11-18yrs. Call: 01737 761945 dunottarschool.com Tues 13th September, Wed 12th October & Thurs 24th November Essendene Lodge School Caterham CR3 5PB Girls & boys, 2.5-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 348349 essendenelodge.co.uk Date tbc.

Farlington School Strood Park, Horsham, W Sussex RH12 3PN Girls 3-18yrs.

Day & boarding. Tel: 01403 254967 farlingtonschool.net Sat 17th September 10am, Farlington in Action’ Thurs 3rd Nov 9.15am Greenacre School Banstead SM7 3RA Girls, 3-18 yrs. Call Lesley Armstrong on 01737 352114 greenacre.surrey.sch.uk Tues 27th September, Thurs 13th October & Wed 30th November, 9.30am

The Hawthorns School Bletchingley RH1 4QJ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 743048 hawthorns.com Dates tbc Hazelwood School Limpsfield, Oxted RH8 OQH Boys and girls, 4-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 712194 hazelwoodschool.co.uk 5th February 2016, 9.30am Lingfield Notre Dame School Lingfield RH7 6PH. Co-educational Interdenominational, 2½ -18 years. Tel: 01342 838153 (Admissions) lingfieldnd.co.uk Year 8 Taster, Tues 27th September. Senior School, Sat 8th October Manor House School & Nursery Bookham KT23 4EN Girls 2-16 yrs.

Tel: 01372 457077 manorhouseschool.org Sat 1st October, 10am Moor House Hurst Green, Oxted, RH8 9AQ. A specialist school for pupils with speech and language difficulties. Tel: 01883 712217 or visit moorhouseschool.co.uk Thurs 8th October & Thurs 5th November Micklefield School Reigate RH2 9DUBoys and girls, 3-11 yrs. Call 01737 224212 micklefieldschool.co.uk Wed 12th October, 10am Moon Hall College & Bury’s Court Leigh, Reigate RH2 8RE Boys & girls, 2.5-16 yrs. Call 01306 611372 buryscourtschool. co.uk moonhallcollege.co.uk Oakhyrst Grange School Caterham CR3 6AF Boys and girls, 3-11 yrs. Call 01883 343344 or visit oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk Priory Prep School Banstead SM7 2AJ Boys 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01737 366942 prioryprep.co.uk Redehall Preparatory School Smallfield, Horley RH6 9QA Boys and girls, 3-11 yrs. Call for details on 01342 842987 redehall.surrey.sch.uk Reigate St Mary’s Chart Lane, Reigate RH2 7RN Girls and boys, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01737 244880 reigatestmarys.org Royal Alexandra & Albert School Reigate RH2 0TD Boys & girls, 7-18 yrs.

Tel: 01737 649000 raa-school.co.uk Sat 24th September St Teresa’s Effingham, RH5 6ST. Day & boarding school for girls. Tel: 01372 452037 st-teresas.com Warlingham Park SchoolNursery, Pre-school and Prep, Chelsham Common, Warlingham CR6 9PB. Boys and girls, 2-11 yrs. Call 01883 626844 or visit warlinghamparkschool.com

Education NEWS Bramley Bursaries

Bramley Independent School in Walton on the Hill is offering new bursaries for local girls in Year 5 (age 9-10), giving them the opportunity to join this excellent school with subject specialist curriculum.

Governors have made funds available for a small number of bursaries, which will allow girls whose families would not otherwise consider independent education, to prepare them thoroughly for the senior school of their choice. It will be a means tested bursary, which aims to make a difference to girls who would like to develop a talent or passion at Bramley. For more info contact office@bramleyschool.co.uk.

Uniform Swap Shop Did you know that Merstham Community Facility Trust runs a uniform swap shop for local families? They have uniform for all Merstham Schools, including Furzefield and Lime Tree, as well as other local infant and junior schools. If you would like to use the facility or have donations to make, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Runs Tuesdays 3-6pm at their offices in Portland Drive mcft.org.uk

Labels4Kids: because kids lose stuff Get ready early for back to school this year with name labels for clothing, ties and uniforms. Stick on labels is the easy way to label clothing - no ironing or sewing necessary! Just stick the adhesive name tag onto the care label of what you want to label and you’re finished.

High-quality labels made to order in the UK. Developed especially for clothes and with strong adhesion to last many washes. Many other alternative name labels also available, as well as personalised gifts including major brands like Disney, Mattel and Nickelodeon. Labels4Kids is an award winning family business that has been selling name labels online since 2004. Since 2014, Labels4Kids also supplies John Lewis with school name labels. Order early, beat the rush and get some peace of mind this summer. Labels4kids.com/fam

Reading Eggs Keep an eye out in our Back to School issue for a very special promotion for the award-winning Reading Eggs Programme. For all you mums and dads who haven’t yet seen how Reading Eggs can help your children learn to read, make sure you pick up the September/ October issue of Families Surrey East.

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Holiday special Welcome to the Summer issue of Families Surrey East. The next 8 pages are packed with inspiration and advice for having a brilliant Summer break. Whether you’re travelling abroad or staycationing and fancy some festival action, looking for ideas for days out, or even thinking of taking up a new sport – it’s all here. We’ve also got Summer camps listings and rainy day ideas for those inevitable wet afternoons indoors. Happy reading – we hope you have a sunny one!

First Aid Tips for the Holiday Season Whether you are going abroad or staying in the UK this holiday season, here are some first aid tips for keeping the kids safe and dealing with any accidents or emergencies over the coming summer months.

If you are going away on holiday, make sure you keep the address of where you are staying handy in case you need to call an ambulance.

Write it in your phone or keep it in your purse. This will save vital time if you need emergency help.

Know the local emergency services number! In the UK, dialling

999 will get you immediate access to police, fire brigade or an ambulance. In Europe, the correct number is 112 and in the USA, you need to dial 911. When you call, tell the operator where you are and what is wrong. They usually stay on the phone while you wait for help.

Pack a small first aid kit and a bottle of water in your bag or suitcase in case you or the kids run into trouble. Having access to plasters, bandages and water can help you prevent infection for any cuts or scrapes.

If the cut is pouring with blood, bandages will help keep pressure on a wound to help stop the bleeding.

If stung by a bee, the sting will stay

in the skin. The best way to remove this is to scrape it out with a hard flat edge (such as the edge of a credit card) so that the poison from the sting does not enter the body. You can treat any swelling with a cold compress.

Remember your sunscreen

(and to keep reapplying it!). Use SPF50 on children to prevent them from getting sunburn and minimise risk of skin damage.

If your child gets sunburn, cool

the area down for 10 minutes under cool running water and wrap it up (clingfilm is the best thing to use as it doesn’t stick to the burned skin). If the sunburn is on a child’s hands, face, feet or genitals or it wraps around the circumference of an arm or leg then seek medical advice as these areas are very sensitive and can lead to complications.

Five Easy Tips for Taking Great Photos of your Kids this Summer!

Keep the kids well hydrated

(ice lollies are great for this!) and cover their heads in the sun. Over exposure to heat from the sun can lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke, which is very dangerous for little ones. Symptoms of these conditions include loss of appetite, sudden sickness and diarrhea, seizures and delirium - if this happens, cool your child and seek urgent medical help.

Don’t leave your children unattended if you are near water. If a child or adult drowns then

CPR needs to be started immediately, including 5 rescue breaths to bring any water up from the lungs. Even if it is a ‘near miss’ and the child/adult makes a full recovery at the scene, they must always receive urgent medical attention to ensure that no water is trapped on the lungs.

Daisy First Aid Classes: 4th July, 7-9pm, Reigate; 13th July, 10am-12pm, Dorking; 1st August, 7-9pm, Reigate.

Stacey Cann is an accredited first aid trainer and runs Daisy First Aid across the East Surrey area as well as Guildford and Godalming. Daisy First Aid offer award winning 2 hour first aid classes for parents.

For more info, visit the website at daisyfirstaid.com/stacey or email stacey@daisyfirstaid.com

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1. Get outside and find the right light. The best time of day to photograph is during “golden hour”, which is the hour just before sunset. It creates beautiful soft lighting for portraits where you just can’t go wrong.

However if you are photographing in bright sunlight do try to find a patch of open shade to photograph in. Bright sunlight creates unflattering shadows across the face and makes people scrunch up their eyes.

2. Don’t say cheese! It makes unnatural, forced smiles, and stiff postures. Create natural laughs with silly faces, games, ticking, jokes or bubbles. Kids love it!

3. Get your children busy doing something they love. It allows you to capture them being them-selves, in an unforced, natural setting.

4. Get down low to their eye level. Even if it means muddy or sandy knees! It will create a shot where you are engaged with your little subject.

5. And finally just have fun! Photography is a great way to slow down, and be in the moment with your kids.

Amanda Jane Dalby Photography. amandajanedalbyphotography.com

Holiday special - Festivals

Family Festival Fun If the very thought of festivals conjures up visions of smelly portaloos and burger vans, then you’re probably harking back to your teenage years – but things have changed.

Many festivals are now totally family friendly, with dedicated kids area and loads of camping options, which means you can avoid soggy tents and mud and instead opt for yurts and VIP kids storytelling. Here is a run down of some of the very best.

Escape to the Countryside

Busses Farm, East Grinstead 5-7th August

If you’re the type of outdoorsy family who likes to get close to nature, then Escape to the Countryside is for you. Sussex Wildlife Trust will be leading activities like bat tracking and bug trapping, and there’s lessons in bushcraft from the Axe & Paddle team. Relax with yoga in the woods for all ages, and enjoy the chance to get up close to the animal inhabitants of this fully-working organic farm. Evenings include BBQs, campfires and storytelling over some toasted marshmallows - sounds bliss! Camping tickets cost £78 for adults; kids over 4 are £35. Upgrade to bell tents or Mongolian yurts from £350. yoghurtrooms.com/escapetothecountryside

Big Kahuna Holmbush

Forest, Horsham 26-28th August

Parents can enjoy indie faves like The Happy Mondays and dance to old school djs Norman Jay MBE and Marshall Jefferson, but don’t forget the Little Kahuna festival, taking place in a secure and booze-free area in the grounds.

Kids can enjoy face painting, arts and craft, storytelling and themed ‘Frozen’ cinema.

There’s child-friendly food options, including a smoothie stand, hot dogs and a pick’n mix, and any aspiring clubbers can enjoy the kids disco, and junior jungle rave. Weekend camping tickets cost £130 for adults; kids from £55; and under 5s free. Live it up with a 4-berth bell tent for £450. bigkahunafestival.co.uk

Win a family ticket!

Chilled in a Field

The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent 29th-31st July.

Debunking the idea that a ‘family friendly’ festival means no fun for the adults, Chilled in a Field delivers endless free entertainment for the little ones, with a proper grown-up festival experience. Now in its seventh year, this weekend event has grown from the 90s party scene, and is the festival for grown up ex-ravers and their kids, with the motto ‘We play all day and dance all night’!

Promising luxuries like proper flushing loos and hot showers, alongside crafts, science, DJ and dance workshops, interactive theatre, miniature ponies, a Ceilidh and the trademark glitter wrestling (!) – the festival is capped at 3500 people, to keep it safe and intimate.

There is also a cider and ale festival and a silent disco woodland rave, so’s not to wake the kids!

HOW MANY YEARS HAS CHILLED IN A FIELD FESTIVAL BEEN RUNNING (IN 2016)?

T&Cs apply. 1) The winner can choose from the following Family Package: a 3-day Family Ticket to Chilled in a Field Festival 2016 including car parking (2 adults and up to 4 children). 2) The prize must be taken at Chilled in a Field Festival 2016 and cannot be transferred to a future event.

3) At least one person in the group taking up the prize must be aged over 18 on 29 July 2016. 4) The tickets are bound by Chilled in a Field’s Terms and Conditions (see website).

5) No cash alternatives will be offered (this includes a situation where the winner(s) have already purchased (a) ticket(s) for the event).

Latitude

Southwold, Suffolk 14-17th July

Create bunting and become a fairy gardener in the Enchanted Garden kids area. Adults can enjoy music, literature, comedy and theatre.

Latitudefestival.com.

Green Man

Camp Bestival Lulworth

All rounder festival of music, comedy, food and theatres, with a line-up that includes Jess Glynne, Katy B, Jamie Lawson and comedians like Jasper Carrot. Kids areas include The Den for 13-17yr olds, Dingly Dell for outdoor activities, a circus skills tent and softplay and

Jungle themed craft and theatre for kids. Belle & Sebastian and James Blake for the adults.

Folky festival in the rolling Welsh hills.

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Castle, Dorset 28th-31st July

The very generous folk at Chilled in a Field have given us a FREE FAMILY TICKET to give away, so please answer the question below and email your name and contact number to editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk by Friday 8th July 2016.

sandpit area. Live theatre from LazyTown and Mr Tumble, and science tents and observatory for the little Einsteins. Finally, they have the world’s biggest bouncy castle on site! There’s yurts, pods and boutique camping, but a standard weekend ticket costs £197.50 for adults; kids £45-£118; under 4s just £15. campbestival.net

Brecon Beacons, Wales 18th- 22nd August

A bit further afield…

Tickets cost Adults £99 for adults; teens £30; kids £25 and infants £3.

Chilledinafieldfestival.co.uk

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Holiday Special - Days Out

Days out on your

Doorstep There are literally dozens of great days out within just an hour’s travel from East Surrey. Here’s our pick of the best.

ROCKET SCIENCE

Guildford Festival Various locations in Guildford

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right up to big kids, there’s over 90 activities to enjoy, from the indoor stream and BuildIt! Zone, to puzzles about the human body. There is also an outside undercover area, perfect for exploring the outdoors in a rain-proof environment! The Super science show is running throughout the hols at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3.15pm. For more info visit bracknell-forest.gov.uk/ thelookoutdiscoverycentre.

Guildford Spectrum Guildford Guildford is an easy 30 min drive from Dorking, and is hosting its 33rd annual festival until 12th August. There are tons of family events taking place, from the river raft race, to theatre and cinema, arts, music and themed events. Some of the highlights include the Urban Beach, with real sand outside the Electric Theatre (10-12th Aug), Medieval Mayhem in Loxwood Meadow (6-7th & 13-14th Aug), StarWars: The Force Awakens outdoor cinema (6th Aug) and performances of The Railway Children in Guildford Castle grounds (816th Jul). The entire brochure is available at guildford.gov.uk/ guildfordsummerfestival.

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This fab hand-on nature and science centre lets kids get involved with experiments and activities to teach them the way the world works – from forces and movement, to light and sound. Suitable for toddlers,

From the moment you enter Spectrum get set for a day of fun, thrills and excitement! You can ice skate in an Olympic-sized rink, enjoy the 32-lane ten pin bowling centre and swim in the four pools (including the water rides and wave machine in the leisure pool). There’s also a soft play area, indoor climbing wall and scalextric track - all under one roof! Spectrum is also a great place to visit during term-time too. Its Toddler Splash sessions run in the Leisure Pool every Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday morning. These are friendly, safe sessions perfect for under 5’s who need to build confidence in water. If all that activity makes you hungry – eat in one of the four family-friendly catering outlets.

With the option to book activity tickets up to 2 weeks in advance and free parking, it’s affordable too! guildfordspectrum.co.uk

Holiday special - Days Out Horniman Museum

Horniman Museum & Gardens Forest Hill

The Medicine Garden Cobham

Tucked away in a suburb of South East London is the Horniman Museum. Their main Summer event is the Festival of Brasil, celebrating Latin America culture, but there’s loads more besides. Check out the Dinosaurs: Monster Families exhibition running until October, or join in an Explorer Family Workshops, Art Makers craft classes or the Summer Nature Trail happening throughout the Summer hols. There are also galleries of African art and a music gallery, as well as an aquarium! Easy by rail or road, visit horniman.ac.uk.

Discover this hidden gem, set in the grounds of a beautifully restored Victorian walled garden.

The main garden is set out in an eight-pointed compass, with each section dedicated to wellbeing and ‘good’ medicine. You can plant a Wish Stick for a friend or family member in one of the themed areas – including Nourishment, Vitality and Wonder. There’s a kids play area, geodesic dome and veggie patch – and some upmarket shops for the grown ups! themedicinegarden.com

England’s Medieval Festival Herstmonceux

Other castles, parks and gardens to enjoy…

Bodium Castle

Horsham A fab free day out – the exciting Dinosaur Island adventure playground was opened in 2015 with sandpits, zipwires, slides and volcano for kids of all ages.

Take your trunks and have a dip in the lake’s dedicated

swimming area, or try out some watersports. BBQ areas around the lake for picnicers. horsham.gov.uk/ parksandcountryside

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Arundel Castle West Sussex

11th century ancient castle, set high on a hill with fabulous views.

Theirs an international jousting tournament at the end of July, so be sure to visit their website before you visit. arundelcastle.org.

Now in it’s 24th year, and set in the grounds of the fairytale Herstmonceux castle, this festival transports you back to medieval England, with historical battles, jousting, performers, horses, archery and live music. Kids will be thrilled by the knights, dragons and princesses, and enjoy the outdoor cinema, torch-lit parades, fire shows and campfire stories! You can even camp if you fancy making a weekend of it. 27-29th August, englandsmedievalfestival.com

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Hampton Court Palace East Molesey One of the magnificent Royal Historic Palaces, there is too much to do at Hampton Court to fit into these few lines! If you haven’t heard people raving about the Magic Garden yet, then you will.

Designed for kids aged 2-13, this is an adventure wonderland not to be missed. Also check out the maze, family garden trails and chocolate kitchens. hrp.org.uk /hampton-court-palace

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Holiday Special - Camps

Summer Camps and Workshops We know it’s hard to think of ideas to fill the entire Summer holidays, so why not let somebody else take the strain?

Most operate a half-day option, and offer sibling discounts to make it more affordable for families. Your kids will learn new skills and make new friends too, so give it a go!

Outdoors

FSC Juniper Hall Summer Nature Club Dorking. % 01306 734501. field-studies-council.org

Set in a quiet wooded valley near Boxhill, Juniper Hall is a wonderful place for kids to get close to nature and learn about the environment. This year’s camp includes activities such as shelter building, pond dipping and creating animal habitats. All sessions are led by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable education team. Club runs 1st-5th and 8-12th August, 9am-4pm.

Breakfast club and late pick-ups available.

Ages 5-9yrs. £42 per day. Discounts for full weeks and sibling bookings.

Tilgate Park Wildlife Rangers

Crawley % 07771 375254. Every Friday during school holidays, 10am-3pm. Ages 12-16yrs; £10 per session.

Wild Learning various

locations % 01483 424400

wild-learning.net

01628 617 004

South Croydon, % 0844 318 1700 futsalfa.com Elite football coaching day camps for school yrs 1-11. 9am-3pm, £30.

Mini Crickets

!Jungle! Camp at Box Hill % 01306 878554

Nationaltrust.org.uk. Natural

Wild Learning arts and woodland day camps for 7-14 yr olds. In conjunction with Girls Attack! Oxted. % 07896 902371 Baretech and sculptor Ruth Wheeler. Runs pitchero.com/clubs/girlsattack 8-12th Aug, 9am-4pm, with Dawn & Dusk Team games and skills in netball, rounders club for wrap around care. £45 p/day. & cricket for girls age 6-14yrs. Runs 25-28th Baretech Momentum % 07527 July, 10am-4pm. Also Netball Focus sessions 273562, momentumcommunity.co.uk on 1st-2nd Sept from 10am-12.30pm.

Parkour, tag archery and free running DK Gymnastics Tadworth events in Dorking & Leatherhead. See % 07985 214982, dkgymnastics.co.uk website for next dates. Ages 7+.

Learn all sorts of gymnastics skills. Runs Bowles Outdoor Centre Tunbridge 25-29th July and 1st-5th Aug. Ages 4-16yrs.

Wells % 01892 665665 bowles.ac 9am-3pm. £25 per day.

Courses include archery, kayaking, Fit for Sport Dorking Sports Centre bushcraft and rock climbing. 9.30amRH4 1SW % 0845 456 3233 fitforsport.

4.30pm. Ages 8-12yrs; £55-60 per session. co.uk Activity camps for age 4-12yrs; Wet’n’Wild camps at Aquasports prices from £32 a day.

Merstham, % 01737 644288 aquasports.

Sports Focus UK Reigate & Tadworth. co.uk Watersports for 8-13yr olds. % 0844 318 1700 sportsfocusuk.com Try dinghy sailing, windsurfing, Multi activity and football camps for paddleboarding and kayaking. £60 4-11yr olds. From £15 for half-day. per day; £280 p/week.

Sports

EzeeSport Holiday Clubs

Leatherhead Leisure Centre % 07862 220857 ezeesport. com 3-7yrs, 9.30am-12.30pm and 5-11yrs 9.30am-3.30pm. Tues, Wed & Thurs from 26th July-25th Aug,Skills, drills, games and treasure hunts. £15.50 per day.

Sisters’n’Sport Reigate

sisternsport.com Netballs skills and development day camps for girls. See website for latest details.

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Runs 11th -15th July, from 9am4pm. Late pick-up available. £35 per day.

Futsal Focus Academy

Learn the Forest School way, with den building and outdoor day activities in Reigate, Dorking, Godalming and Guildford. 10am4pm. Ages 5-11yrs. £38 per day.

Ofsted registered fun educational holiday camps for 4-11 year olds Full day price from £20/day Camp in Smallfield, Horley www.winchmorecamps.com

Chinthurst School Summer Camp Tadworth, % 01737 812011

Sporting Steps Hillcroft School, Caterham. % 0203 605 1302 sportingsteps.com Sports, dance and gymnastics camps, 4-12yrs. 9.30am3.30pm, extended days & half days, from £12.

Agon Sports Caterham

& Whyteleafe, % 0208 651 3319 agonsports.co.uk Multisports (5-11yrs) and football coaching courses (age 8-11yrs). Run 9am4pm. See website for prices.

Leatherhead, Reigate & Banstead % 01737 814399 minicrickets.com Cricket skills camp for ages 3-8yrs.

10am-12pm, £15 per day.

Best Tennis Leatherhead % 07595

946116 besttennis.co.uk Tennis coaching and school hols camps. From 3yrs.

Reigate Priory Lawn Tennis Club Reigate % 07870 271247 wp.rpltc.

co.uk Summer tennis coaching classes for 4-11yrs & 10-14yrs. Held at 9.30am-12pm & 3.30-6pm. £16 per session.

Redhill Lawn Tennis Club Redhill % 07904 347917 redhilltennisclub.co.uk Mini tennis and team tennis camps for 4-8yrs and 7-14yrs. £12 per session.

Orchard Cottage Riding Stables Kingswood % 01737 241311 ocrs.co.uk Day courses on horse care, with games and riding lessons. Runs weekdays during holidays, 9am-3.30pm. Age 5+. From £35 for half day; £60 for full day.

EzeeSport Holiday Clubs

Holiday Special - Camps East Surrey Dance

Dance and Performing Arts ‘I go to the Stagecoach holiday workshops because they are so much fun. We learn exciting dances choreographed by our amazing dance teacher and you also get to act and sing great songs that are taught by the other fabulous teachers. I have made new friends every year. I really recommend it, so why not come to a Stagecoach Holiday Workshop this year? You won’t regret it!’ – Scarlett (aged 9)

Stagecoach Coulsdon Woodcote High

School % 0345 078 0805 stagecoach.co.uk/ coulsdon Ages 7-18yrs. 1st-5th August, 9.30am-3.30pm. ‘Starlight Express - Youth Group Production’. An exciting 5 days to put on this adrenaline-fuelled show! Show Fri at 4pm. £150 (£120 siblings). Ages 4-6yrs, 1st-5th August, 10am-1pm. "Dark Jungle": A jungle adventure for young performers with lots of singing, dancing and acting. Show Fri at 12.30pm. £90 (£70 siblings)

Stagecoach Reigate Reigate School

% 0800 007 5482 stagecoach.co.uk/reigate Little Performers workshops for ages 4-6yrs. 25th29th July. £120 (siblings £90). Performance on Fri.

Stagecoach Dorking The Ashcombe School % 0800 007 5482 stagecoach.co.uk/ dorking Little Performers for ages 4-6yrs. 1st-5th August, 9.30am-12.30pm. £150 (siblings £120).

Performance on Fri. 7-16 yrs olds, 10am-4pm, performance at 6pm Friday. £160 (siblings £120) Stagecoach Leatherhead Trinity School % 0208 394 2244 stagecoach. co.uk/leatherhead Little Performers for ages 4-6yrs. 25th-29th July. £120 (siblings £90). Performance on Fri. 6-18 yrs olds, performance on Friday. £175 (siblings £135).

eastsurreydance.co.uk Woldingham & Bletchingley. East Surrey Dance launches this summer with two dance workshops in Bletchingley, 4th August 10am-4pm and Woldingham, 30th August 10am-4pm.

Arts, Craft & Cookery

Creation Station Family Fun Days % 01737 731169 thecreationstation.co.uk

Themed creative craft sessions for 1-11yrs.

28th July, 10-11am, Merstham; 10th August at 11am & 2pm, Denbies.

Fairy & Pirate Tots

Redhill % 07709 515483

fairyandpiratetots.co.uk Create ceramic keepsake with Frozen or Marvel theme. Aug 5th, 12th & 19th, 10am. Age 4+ £12 per session.

Kids in the Kitchen Manor House

Super Camps % 01235 467300

supercamps.co.uk Sutton, Epsom and South Croydon. Ages 4-14yrs. £45 per day or £180 per week. See website for all options.

Action House St Paul’s School, Dorking, RH4 2HS % 07984 405484 action-house.co.uk 5-11yrs. 9am-5pm £22.15. Half day £14.

Camp Beaumont Dunottar School, Reigate, RH2 7EL % 01603 851 000 campbeaumont.co.uk Summer camps from £135 for half-day week.

SCL Reigate, Banstead & Epsom sites

% 0845 644 5747 wearescl.co.uk Camps for kids aged 4-12yrs. Arts & crafts, outdoor pursuits and specialist subjects.

9.45am-4pm, extended days available.

YMCA ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

Redhill & Banstead: Y-Kids playschemes for 4-12yrs. 10am-4pm £18/ 8.30am-6pm £27 % 01737 779979 or 01737 362058

Mega Days at Hawthorns

Hawthorns School, Bletchingley, RH1 4QJ % 01883 743377 hawthorns.com Ages 3-12yrs. 9am-4pm £31 per day.

Reigate Methodist Church Reigate

% 01737 249704 reigatemethodist.org. uk Holiday club from 25-29th July, 10am-1pm.

For ages 5-11 yrs. £25 for the week; siblings £20.

Limited places left.

St Mary’s Church Reigate

% 01737 221100 stmaryreigate.org Holiday Club from 8th-10th August, 9.30am-2.30pm. For ages 4-11yrs. Arts, crafts, cooking & kids worship.

Winchmore Camps Smallfield % 01628 617 004 winchmorecamps.com Free Trial Day 16th July 10am-2pm. Runs 2nd-4th; 16th-18th & 23rd-25th Aug, 8.30am-4.30pm. Educational activities (numeracy and literacy), afternoon of cooking, sports and arts. £20 p/day.

School, Little Bookham KT23 4EN % 01372 869646 kidsinthekitchen.co.uk Cookery classes for kids age 5-13yrs. 10am3.30pm, from £39.

Science

Sharp Spark Science Effingham

% 07966 867775 sharp-spark.com Learn exciting science, electronic and programming skills, for ages 5-14yrs. Includes code breaking, robotics and Minecraft. Starts 8th Aug, classes 9am-4pm.

Fire Tech Camps Surrey % 020 7193 4002 firetechcamp.com For IT whizz kids – Java coding and gaming design workshops. Ages 9yrs-teen. See website for courses and prices.

Mixed activity camps

Camp Glide Wray Common School, Stage Kings Chinthurst School

% 07513 956373 stage-kings.co.uk Singing, dancing and acting workshops, 15-19th August. Minis from 3-6yrs, 9.3011.30am doing Frozen Fantasy (£75); Ages 7-13yrs, 10am-2pm doing Musical Mania (£150). Performance on the Friday.

Inspire Academy of Dance North Downs School, Betchworth, RH3 7DJ % 07783 138348

inspireacademyofdance.co.uk Weekly camps offering dance, drama, singing, cookery & crafts. 3-12yrs. £100 per week. Horsham 25th-29th July; Betchworth 1st-5th August.

LCA Stage Musical Theatre Workshops Oxted School % 07714

276241 lca-stage.com Five-day training in singing, dancing and drama with performance on Fri. 15-19th August.

Reigate % 07449 532326, campglide. co.uk Children aged 4-12yrs can enjoy

a wide range of activities, including art & craft, games, swimming, orienteering, drama and indoor & outdoor games. Club is run by Andy Setters, who has a wealth of experience of working with young people, and operates from 8am-6pm. Make sure your kids pack a change of clothes and a healthy lunch, cos they won’t stop all day!

Half days from £19, and full weeks for £150. Flexible drop off and pick-up times available. Book now!

DASH Holiday Camps at Tandridge Leisure Centre, Oxted & DeStafford Sport Centre, Caterham % 01883 716717

tandridgetrust.co.uk

Theatre, puppetmaking, cookery, craft and sports camps (incl trampolining, football and swimming). Prices and dates vary, please call for details.

8 – 12 August, Box Hill Adventure camp for 7 – 14yrs. £45 per day.

The National Trust have teamed up with MomentumBaretech and Sculpt it to offer an exciting day packed with natural arts and thrilling woodland free-running No parents allowed.

Dawn and dusk clubs available, ask when booking.

Contact:

learningboxhill@nationaltrust.org.uk to get your form or find out more

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With the Euro 2016 football tournament currently underway, and the Rio Summer Olympics just around the corner (5th-21st August), Britain is set to go sports crazy this Summer.

The Olympics introduces 7 new sports to the games this year, including golf and kitesurfing – with a total of 206 countries taking part (that’s a whopping 10,500 athletes!). Your kids are bound to get caught-up in the excitement and it will inevitably lead to a surge in interest in sport in the UK. So why not set yourself a challenge to learn something new this Summer?

Swimming Confidence in water is an essential skill for everybody – and there are dozens of places in East Surrey for your kids to learn to swim. Some schemes offer free swimming lessons for 4-6yr olds (poolschools.co.uk), and there are a wealth of clubs and leisure centres offering structured, qualified lessons (see familiesonline.co.uk for your nearest schools).

Dorking Leisure Centre offers a fantastic choice of swimming options to suit all ages and abilities, from baby & parent, through to group swimming, one-to-one coaching and adult classes. They have a 25m pool, plus a smaller teaching pool, and classes for kids cost around £6 a session. Throughout the Summer holidays they are running Crash Courses to learn to swim, for beginners through to stage 3/4.

These are 4 and 5 day courses, costing from £20 per week and run 25-29th July and 1st-5th August.

Book your spot now by visiting placesforpeopleleisure.org

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Tennis The recent successes of players like Andy Murray has led to a big resurgence in the popularity of tennis over the past few years, with many clubs now offering Junior memberships and holiday coaching programmes. The costs are not as prohibitive as you may think, and the equipment can often be borrowed from the club.

There are loads of local tennis clubs offering indoor and outdoor courts, and many offer mini tennis as a good introduction for young people.

Redhill Lawn Tennis Club and Reigate Priory Lawn Tennis Club are both offering summer schools from £12 and £16 per session, respectively. Banstead, Epsom & Crawley tennis clubs are also taking part in the Great British Tennis Weekend, on 1617th July, where families can go along and try the sport for free.

Visit lta.org.uk/gbtw to book your place. To find your local club visit familiesonline.co.uk

Horseriding Horse racing has always been a favourite British pastime – it’s even the queen’s favourite sport – but all of these riders had to start somewhere. There are a large number of riding stables in the area offering classes for children and adults. Prices start at around £25-35 for group lessons, with day courses for around £60. Most schools also offer hacking trips (this involves taking a horse off site, on a trail).

For those who are really interested in horse care, you can do stable management, lectures and lessons at Orchard Cottage Stables in Kingswood, or try Pony Day courses during the Summer hols, from £60. Check out Burstow

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£125 p/a (that’s half the price of an Xbox console). If you don’t want to commit to that, then you can try out 6 x 30 min lessons for £100 at Surrey Downs club in Kingswood.

handicap who want to improve their game. Tee-ing off might be easier than you think!

Golf

Bletchingley Club offer a Junior Development Programme designed to encourage and educate youngsters about all aspects of golf, and for improvers, Betchworth Park runs a Junior Academy for players with a

Handily, Mercer’s Lake in Merstham is smack bang in the middle of the East Surrey area and accessible to all. Aquaports runs a range of watersports from the venue,

You might think that golf is a bit out of your league. You need equipment, and memberships costing £’s, right? Not anymore!

Lots of golf clubs offer Junior memberships now, from around

Sailing

including paddleboarding, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing.

They offer kids summer camps from £60, as well as one-to-one lessons and private hire of their equipment. It’s open til 8pm on Wed & Thurs throughout the Summer, so you can even make it an after-work trip with the kids.

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STAGE KINGS THEATRE AND DRAMA SCHOOL

Join us for these fun filled sessions at Chinthurst School, Tadworth

Teach your kids to ride a bike in 7 easy steps Kids usually learn to ride a bike between the ages of 3-8 yrs old. Many kids are now more confident on wheels, due to the popularity of scooters - but bike riding requires different skills. Here are seven simple steps to help you succeed.

1. Begin with a balance bike Balance bikes are great

because they have no pedals or stabilisers and are much lighter. Because children can use their feet to balance and move themselves along, those as young as two can learn to balance on their own.

2. Start on flat ground

Always begin to teach your child on flat ground – so at a local park or area with no traffic. You can work your way up to small hills.

Building confidence to make the world your stage!

4. Always wear a helmet

Wearing a helmet is a must. The sooner your little one gets used to it, the better. We recommend that you shop for a helmet together to ensure your little biker likes it and will therefore wear it.

5. Look for safety add-ons

A steering limiter is highly recommended as this will enable your child to keep in the right direction and prevent falls. While you’re looking at safety equipment, it’s worth purchasing bright coloured clothing or safety vests to ensure visibility.

Stage Kings Theatre and Drama School provides fun-filled training in theatre and performing arts for children aged 3-12yrs. Our aim is to stretch young imaginations, build their confidence, nurture and develop young potential, and most of all, to have lots of fun!

Every Saturday during term time: 5-12 yrs, fun-filled 2 hour session with drama, dance & singing.

Stage King ‘Minis’ 3-4 yrs olds, 90 minutes of theatre fun with drama, dance & singing.

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6. Get an adjustable seat

Try to choose a bike that has an adjustable seat as this means the bike can be adjusted to suit their height.

When your child is on the bike, both 3. Teach them to use the feet should be firmly on the ground brake At the age of two and a – not just the toes – and the knees half to three, children are able should be slightly bent. to operate a hand brake, as 7. Upgrade to a bigger bike long as it’s gentle enough for their fingers. Begin by showing When your child has developed enough skill and confidence you your child how the brake can transfer them to a pedal bike works and encourage her to without stabilisers. practise.

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SUMMER SCHOOL DATES CONFIRMED HORSHAM Monday 25th - Friday 29th July 2016 BETCHWORTH Monday 1st - Friday 5th August 2016 5 full days of dancing, singing, acting and craft Suitable for boys and girls aged 3-12years £28 a day / £105 a week

Booking forms can be found on our website. Please enquire to the below details

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Holiday Special

A fab new book landed on my desk this month, from the ladies behind Brightonbased blog Little Button Diaries. Mini Makers is a great book packed with ideas for crafting with your kids. Set out in themed chapters like Build a Cardboard World and Putting on a Show it includes lots of activities, from creating your own musical instruments, to making dancing family puppets.

WE HAVE TWO COPIES OF MINI MAKERS TO GIVE AWAY to the first 2 people to email editor@ familiessurreyeast.co.uk with the subject heading WE LOVE CRAFT, giving your name, address and phone number.

For more craft ideas visit familiesonline.co.uk

Rainy Day Crafting With Kids: Our Top Tips

By Laura & Tia from Little Button Diaries Entertaining kiddies when it’s grey and wet outside can be challenging. Even when you have an activity planned, it doesn’t always go as planned with squabbles, mess and children that get bored quickly. To help, we’ve compiled our top tips for rainy day crafting with kids.

Be prepared - kids are impatient little crafters and they won’t wait around while you hunt for glue. Make sure you have every ready before you start the activity, with surfaces covered, overalls at the ready (for you as well as them!) and everything laid out in easy to reach pots.

Share things out

- kids aren’t great at sharing, so make sure you divide the materials out for each child involved in the activity. This way you can tailor the materials to suit the age of each child.

Pots for Paint

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- If you’re painting, pour paints into plastic pots or cups and put a different brush in each one to avoid ending up with a brown mush of all the colours. You can also put different sizes and types of brushes in each pot to make the activity more interesting. Sponges and pom poms attached to pegs are great options for alternative to brushes for little kids.

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Classes held in Nutfield, near Redhill.

Redhill & Reigate Artistic Roller Skating Club SKATING PARTIES / FUN SESSIONS Sundays 11.30am-1.25pm at Reigate College Sports Hall, Rushworth Road

LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH:

ROLLER DISCOS 6-8pm for all ages

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Get involved - but don’t take over.

It’s tempting to show children what they’re supposed to be doing by doing it for them, but this is frustrating for them and they won’t learn much along the way. Instead guide them along the way by making your own version of whatever your crafting so they can watch and learn but still do their own thing.

Mini Makers © 2016 by Laura Minter and Tia Williams is out now from GMC Publications, £14.99. Available from all good bookshops and thegmcgroup.com

Nature Notes Who are the Woodcraft Folk? Surrey Young Farmers Have you heard of the Woodcraft Folk organisation, but not quite sure what it is?

It might be the perfect club for your kids, especially if they’re interested in nature and environment, and more traditional groups like Cubs and Brownies aren’t quite for them.

The Woodcraft Folk was formed in 1924 in South London, and the name is derived from the skill of living in the open air, close to nature (not working with wood, as you might think). There are over 400 groups in the UK, for all ages, offering a wide range of activities - including cooperative challenges and games, cooking, drama, debating, singing, dancing, crafts and inventing. They are very much an outdoor organisation (especially in the summer term) and enjoy walking, outdoor wide games, firelight cooking and camping.

The aim of the organization is to offer a place where children (both boys and girls) will grow in confidence, learn about the world and start to understand how to value our planet and each other. The Redhill & Reigate branch meets at 6.30pm on Tuesdays, and includes 3 age groups from 6-16yrs - Elfins, Pioneers and Venturers. The group is run

by Claire and her family of second generation ‘Woodies’, and has been going for 25 years. For more info visit woodcraft.org.uk.

GO WILD

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You don’t need to live on a farm to be a Young Farmer – you just need to love life and love being outdoors!

The Surrey branch has a groups for ages 10-15yrs and 16+yrs, where you can learn new skills and enjoy countryside activities, including organising and manning the annual Cowpie country show. There are clubs in Beare Green, Dorking, Betchworth and Reigate who meet weekly to take part in sports and crafts, learn new skills and countryside pursuits. The emphasis is on the youngsters to help run their club and fundraising events, so it’s a great way to learn important life skills and meet new friends. For more info and meeting times, visit sfyfc.org If you want to meet some of the members, the Reigate branch has organised a Barn Dance on Sat 2nd July. There’ll be a live band dancing and bbq. See What's On for details (pages 20-23).

Gatton’s Nature Summer Gatton Park has got a fantastic summer of nature-focussed holiday activities planned. You can get involved with pond dipping, bug hunting and bat watching from July 25th-Aug 25th . If you’re interested in bees, then enjoy a talk from the resident beekeepers and try some of the yummy honey. For more info gattonpark.com

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What's On Guide

What’s on?

For lots more listings visit www.familiesonline.co.uk/ local/surrey-east All details are correct at time of press, but please contact venues directly before travelling.

Indoor Theatre 4th July – Voice in a Million Dorking Halls Dorking

RH4 1SG dorkinghalls.co.uk Local school children from all backgrounds come together united in song.

4-6th Aug - The Children of Eden Harlequin Theatre Redhill

RH1 1NN harlequintheatre.co.uk The book of Genesis as a family musical. Range of music, from African tribal, to lounge jazz.

Performance adapted for Autism on Fri 5th at 2pm. 2pm & 7.30pm / £12.

5th Aug - Hollywood Special Effects Show

9th July - Surrey Youth Music Theatre Auditions Hawth Theatre Crawley

RH10 6YZ hawth.co.uk Get close and behind the scenes of the film industry with loads of stunts, explosions, sci-fi monsters and light shows! For ages 6+. 7pm.

The Leatherhead Theatre

Leatherhead KT22 8DN symt.org.uk Auditions take place for SYMT’s 2017 production of Hairspray.

For ages 14+. Call to book an audition Tel: 01372 365141.

15-16th July - Summer Showcase Barn Theatre Oxted RH8 0AA barntheatreoxted.co.uk Starmakerz Theatre School showcase their talents in true West End style. 7.30pm / £10.

Outdoor Performances 2nd-3rd July Shakespeare: The Tempest Polesden Lacey Great Bookham RH5 6BD polesdenlaceyshakespeare. co.uk Outdoor performance of the bard's mystical play. Bring a blanket and a picnic.

Also runs 9-10th July. 3pm / Adults £10; kids under 16 free.

8-16th July - The Railway Children Guildford Castle Grounds Guildford GU1 3SX

pranksterstheatre.org.uk Guildford's Bandstand becomes Oakworth Railway Station in this delightful classic story. 2.30pm matinees & 7.30pm / Aduts £15; kids £10.

15th July - Danny Champion of the World

8-12th Aug – Grimms Fairystories Drama Workshop Chequer Mead Theatre

East Grinstead RH19 3BS Week-long workshop with performance on Sat 13th.

4-16yrs; 10am-4pm daily. £100 p/w. sophiegracegriffin@ hotmail.com to book.

29th Aug-3rd Sept Dorking Theatre Summer School Dorking Halls Dorking RH4

1SG dorkinghalls.co.uk Week-long theatre workshop with two live performances on Sat 3rd Sept. Ages 8-16yrs. £142 p/w.

Join us for an in the

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Reduced price advance tickets available online.

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1st July - Flavoursome Fridays RHS Garden Wisley Woking

GU23 6QB rhs.org.uk Every Fri try a selection of seasonal fruit and veg and pick up some tips on cultivation from the RHS team. NAA; runs til 2nd Sep 2016.

2nd July - Guildford Lions Charity Raft Race Millmead Guildford

GU2 4BE guildfordlions.com/ raft-race-2016.html Annual bright & colourful Raft Race - the theme is comic characters. Race starts at 3pm.

Free!

3rd July - Leatherhead Duck Race Starts Bridge Street

Leatherhead KT22 8BZ An afternoon of duck racing on the River Mole: 6 tote races, a grand final, swan race and mass duck race. 3pm / £1 per duck

3rd &17th July - Pony Rides at Hatchlands Hatchlands Park

Moor House School

Hurst Green RH8 9AQ Tel: 01883 770990. Illyria theatre company presents the Roald Dahl classic. Bring a picnic and enjoy the family show. For ages 5+. 7pm / Adult £14.50; Kids £10

15th-16th July – Summer Nights open air cinema RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB rhs.org.uk Outdoor screenings of The Martian (12A) & Dirty Dancing (12A). £13; under 5s free. To book visit summernightsfilm. co.uk.

23rd Aug - Wizard of Oz Hatchlands Park East Clandon

AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY AND MONDAY

Outdoor Fun

GU4 7RT nationaltrust.org.uk/ hatchlands-park Click your heels and journey over the rainbow with Dorothy.

For ages 5-11yrs. Book on 01483 444334. 6-8pm /Adults £12; Kids £8 child; £32 family.

Lazy Jazz Sundays Polesden Lacey

Great Bookham RH5 6BD nationaltrust.org.uk/ polesden-lacey Relax on the lawn and enjoy live jazz, every Sunday throughout the Summer. NAA; runs til 26th Aug.

East Clandon GU4 7RT nationaltrust.org.uk/ hatchlands-park Children are led on a 3-5 minute ride, suitable for 2-11 year olds.

12-3.30pm / NAA + £3 per ride.

Also every Fri in Aug.

16-17th July - Polesden Lacey Big Camp Polesden Lacey

Great Bookham RH5 6BD nationaltrust.org.uk/ polesden-lacey Overnight camp in the formal gardens. Ticket incl. BBQ dinner, live music, storytelling, bat walk and games around the campfire.

Booking essential. Adults £40; child £20

16-17th July - Arts Fest RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB rhs.org.uk A weekend of music, demonstrations, poetry, with theatre performances, circus skills and craft demonstrations.

NAA.

17th July - Butterflies at Norbury Park Young Street Car Park Fetcham KT22 9BS

surreywildlifetrust.org Join SWT ranger to discover the butterflies in the woods and chalk grassland. Walk from 2-4pm / Adults £4; kids £1

What's On Guide 17th July - Surrey SME Open Day Surrey SME Mill Lane

Leatherhead KT22 9AE ssme.co.uk Open day at the Surrey Society of Model Engineers. See and ride on the real miniature steam trains. 4 rides for £5; 9 rides for £10.

17th July – Victorian Picnic Worth Park Crawley RH10

3DH. Themed fun, games and music. 11am-3pm. Tel: 01293 438 027

23rd July-4th Sept Summer Fun on the Farm

17th July – Cherry Fair at Brogdale Farm Brogdale Collections Faversham Kent ME13 8XZ brogdalecollections.org Try over 400 different varieties of cherries. Meet beekeepers & take tractor rides. 10am4pm / £8 adult; £4 kids; £20 family.

25th-28th July – Priory Fields Priory Park Reigate

A week of theatre, art and crafts for kids.

Check familiesonline.co.uk for updates.

23rd July-4th September - British Wildlife Centre BWC Lingfield RH7 6LF

britishwildlifecentre.co.uk With over 40 species of native animals, including red squirrels, foxes and otters, the BWC makes a super day out for all ages. There’s also a wetland, deer park & aviaries.

Keeper talks and animal feeding throughout the day. Open daily, 10am-5pm. Adults £11.50; kids £8.50; family £32.

23rd July-4th Sept - Big Blue & Jurassic Golf Godstone Farm, Godstone

RH9 8LX godstonefarm.co.uk Big Blue The farm’s New Holland tractor and his crew will be delighting crowds with his antics this summer, and for 6 weeks only you can challenge your family to a roar-some game of 9 hole Jurassic Crazy Golf. Also over 500 animals to feed and groom. 10am-6pm / Adults £8.40; Over 2s £8.40; 1-2yrs £3.20; Under 1s free.

Open every day.

23rd July-31st Aug Rocket Science RHS Garden Wisley Woking

GU23 6QB rhs.org.uk The RHS teamed up with the UK Space Agency to send 2kg of rocket seeds to the International Space Station. These seeds have returned to Earth and distributed to 10k schools across the country, so kids can carry out their own experiments to discover the effects of space travel on food production. Wisley will be hosting a free activity every weekday including gardening, music, and arts and crafts linked to the mission. Visit rhs.org.uk/wisley for info. NAA.

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Bocketts Farm Fetcham KT22 9BS bockettsfarm.co.uk Bocketts Farm has a Summer full of fun farm activities! Kids can enjoy the Animal Passport Trail as they collect stamps from around the farm, with other daily activities incl. pony rides, tractor rides, gold panning, animal handling, goat milking and the famous pig racing. 10am-5.30pm / Adult £9.50; kids over 3+ £9.95; age 2 £8.30; under 2s free. Open every day.

23rd-24th July – Medieval weekend at Hever

Enjoy summer at your favourite National Trust place Hever Castle & Gardens

Edenbridge TN8 7NG hevercastle.co.uk See Henry VIII & Anne Boleyn in the procession to the jousting arena, where brave knights will battle it out! Part of Hever’s themed weekend of games, craft & activities. More jousting on July 30th-31st & wkends in Aug. £1.502.50 for seats in the Stand. NAA.

playful summer days

Bring the whole family to outdoor theatre at Polesden Lacey, Hatchlands Park, River Wey Navigations, Claremont Landscape Garden and Morden Hall Park, or just relax in the tranquility of Winkworth Arboretum.

0844 800 1895 nationaltrust.org.uk/londonandsoutheast

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What's On Guide 9th Aug - All about Bees Gatton Park Reigate

27th & 29th July Events in Furzefield Wood

Outdoor Fun 25th July - Pond Dipping at Gatton Gatton Hall Reigate RH2 0TW

27th July - Henfold Bird of Prey Denbies Wine Estate

Dorking RH5 6AA denbies. co.uk Magnificent bird of prey on display at Denbies, with flying display at 12.30pm.

11am-3pm. Free event!

Merstham RH1 3NL surreywildlifetrust.org On 27th: Den building, craft, firelighting and marshmallow toasting! Day camp for ages 7-11yrs. Also runs Aug 15th, 10am-3.30pm. £15. On 29th: Folklore and storytelling around the campfire. Suitable for all ages. Meet opp Delabole Road. 7-9pm / Adults £7; kids £3

1-31st Aug Polesdenopoly Polesden Lacey

Great Bookham RH5 6BD nationaltrust.org.uk/ polesden-lacey Get rich quick playing a lifesized version of the famous game around the grounds.

NAA. Runs to 31st August.

1st Aug - Pirate Adventure at Gatton Gatton Park Reigate RH2

0TW gattonpark.com Practise your pirate skills for games crafts and trails with the Gatton Park Crew! Ages 4-7yrs.

10am & 1.30pm / £7

0TW gattonpark.com Spend the evening spotting bats swooping over the ponds and learn more about these amazing creatures. Ages 6+.

7-9pm / £7.

9th Aug - Minibeasts and Microscopes Bay Pond Nature Reserve Godstone RH9 8LT

20th Aug - Fruity Fun on the Bund Merstham Bund Merstham

9th Aug - Polesden Lacey Bat Walks Polesden Lacey

Great Bookham RH5 6BD nationaltrust.org.uk/ polesdenlacey Evening event looking and listening for bats in the woodland. Moth trapping and star gazing, weather permitting.

Lasts 2 hours; booking essential.

Also on 16th and 23rd. 8-10pm / Adults £8; kids under 12 £4.

gattonpark.com Explore the animal life in Gatton's pond. For ages 4-7yrs.

10am & 1.30pm / £7

27th & 29th July – Events in Furzefield Wood Furzefield Wood

RH2 0TW gattonpark.com Get the chance to quiz Gatton's beekeepers, taste the honey and take part in crafts and outdoor activities. 10am & 1.30pm / £7

surreywildlifetrust.org Family event for over 4s, exploring the pond and meadows. 9am-1pm / £6 each; family of 4 £20

5th-26th Aug - 50 Things at Leith Hill Tower

11th Aug - Wizard Challenge Gatton Park Reigate RH2

Leith Hill Tower Leith Hill RH5 6LX nationaltrust.org.uk/ leith-hill-tower Nature trails, den building, climbing and craft at historic Leith Hill Tower. Fridays throughout August. 11am-3pm / £10.

5-6th Aug – Paws at the Castle Hever Castle & Gardens

Edenbridge TN8 7NG hevercastle.co.uk Dog show and events at the castle. Bring your 4-legged friend! NAA.

6th-7th Aug - Birds of Prey RHS Garden Wisley Woking

GU23 6QB rhs.org.uk/gardens/ wisley Meet birds of prey up close and learn all about them.

Agility displays at 11am and 2pm each day. NAA.

8th Aug - Wizard Trail Gatton Park Reigate RH2 0TW

gattonpark.com Follow the challenges placed around the park to complete your wizard training!

10am & 1.30pm / £7

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18th Aug - Bat Night Gatton Park Reigate RH2

0TW gattonpark.com For older kids aged 8+yrs.

Complete the mental challenges and physical tasks to become a young wizard. 10am & 1.30pm / £7

11th Aug - Wild Play at Tilburstow Hill Tilburstow Hill

RH1 3NT surreywildlifetrust. org/whats-on Come along for a fruit pick and a bug hunt on Mertsham Bund.

Enjoy a picnic to finish off the summer hols. 11am-3pm / Adults £4; kids £1

24th Aug - Tropical Rainforest Roadshow Denbies Wine Estate Dorking

RH5 6AA denbies.co.uk Get up close to an array of exotic animals, as part of the Denbies' programme of Summer activities. 11am & 2pm / £7.50

24th Aug - Family Fun Day at Lingfield Park Lingfield Park Lingfield

RH7 6PQ lingfieldpark.co.uk/ fixtures/ Fun family day at the horse races, with characters from kid's fave Paw Patrol. 7 races throughout the day and extra kids activities. Gates open 12.10pm; first race 2.10pm. / £15

29th Aug - Surrey SME Bank Holiday Open Day Surrey SME Leatherhead

Godstone RH1 4NB surreywt.org.uk/events Woodland crafts, den building, fire lighting and marshmallow toasting. For ages 7-11yrs.

10am-3.30pm / £15

KT22 9AE ssme.co.uk Open day at the Surrey Society of Model Engineers. See ground and high level trains, rolling stock and locomotives. A must for any railway enthusiast. 4 rides for £5; 10 rides for £9.

16th Aug - Bug Hunting at Gatton Gatton Park Reigate RH2

3-4th Sept - Vintage Tractor Show Godstone Farm Godstone

0TW gattonpark.com Search the meadows for beetles, ladybirds and other bugs. Ages 4-7yrs.

10am & 1.30pm / £7

17th Aug - Punch & Judy Show Denbies Wine Estate

Dorking RH5 6AA denbies.co.uk Free family fun with outdoor performances from Mr Punch and his beleaguered wife!

Sausages! 10.30am; 12pm and 2pm.

RH9 8LX godstonefarm.co.uk Who doesn't love sitting on a tractor? Lots of vintage tractors on show, come along and chat to the owners - a must for mini farm lovers! 10am-6pm / NAA.

4th Sept - Donkey Derby Polesden Lacey

Great Bookham RH5 6BD nationaltrust.org.uk/ polesdenlacey Annual fundraiser for Leatherhead Lions. Donkey derby, dog show and games. Expect all the fun of the fayre! 10-4pm, free entry.

What's On Guide 27th July - Fun, Dance & Music Show Denbies Wine Estate

Dorking RH5 6AA denbies.co.uk Dance, story, craft and games, led by teachers from the Dorking School of Dance. Twohour sessions, for ages 4-8 yrs.

10am & 1pm / £7.50

30th July – Dancing in the Park, Crawley Worth Park Crawley

28th-29th August Edenbridge & Oxted Show

Events & Shows 2nd-3rd July - The Supercar Event Dunsfold Park Cranleigh

GU6 8TB thesupercarevent.com A great day out for all car enthusiasts, raising money for The Children's Trust. Supercar rides, helicopter rides & Stay Safe Driving School (14+). Also Caterham Seven, mini-tanks, Segways and hovercraft rides.

9th July - Reigate Caves Open Day Tunnel Road Reigate

RH2 9AY reigatecaves.com Discover the hidden heritage beneath Reigate, by visiting Barons Cave and Tunnel Road Caves. It takes about 3 hours to visit all caves. Tours every 20 mins. Also open Aug 13th & Sept 10th. 10am-4pm / Adults £4.50; Kids £3; under 5s free

23rd July - EAT Food Festival Reigate Priory Park Reigate

RH2 7RL eatfoodfest.co.uk Annual food fair, featuring street food, gourmet, local producers, cookery demos, art and music.

Great family day out for a full tummy! 11am-6pm; free entry.

26th July - Into the Wild Children's Book Festival Leith Hill Place Leith Hill

Dorking RH5 6LY nationatrust. org.uk/leith-hill-place Inaugural children's book festival with author events, storytelling, crafts, trails, facepainting and lots more! See familiesonline.co.uk for loads more details. Booking essential, visit website for tickets.

11am-4pm / Children £10.

27th Aug - Wings & Wheels Dunsfold Park Cranleigh

GU6 8TB wingsandwheels.net 5 Hour Airshow & 2 Hour Motoring Show. Stunt Zone, Evening Entertainment, Kids' Zone, Fairground, Simulators, Meet the Pilots. 9am-9pm.

28th-29th Aug Edenbridge & Oxted Show Ardenrun Showground Lingfield RH7 6LL edenbridge-show.co.uk Fantastic countryside show, with an emphasis on kids events this year, such as exotic animals, Bucking Bronco rides and Jnr Action Wheels cycling. Kids free! Meerkat Family Enclosure, Animal Centre (with chinchillas & bearded dragons) and the brand new Cookery Theatre.

Kids craft and cookery, as well as dog agility shows, archery and demos. Over 1500 horses, ponies and donkeys taking part in gymkanas and demos. Check out the amazing Kangaroo Kid as he stunt rides over the tractors in the main arena! Kids under the age of 16 go free when visiting with a paying adult. 8am / Adults £18; under 16s free

RH10 3DH. Spice up your lunch with tango, foxtrot and rumba performed by professional dancers. Bring a picnic!

3rd Aug - Teddybears Disco Denbies Wine Estate

Dorking RH5 6AA denbies.co.uk Fancy dress disco for kids. Runs at 11am and 2pm. Also on 23rd Aug. 11am & 2pm / Kids £7.50.

4th Aug - Rainforest Craft Gatton Park Reigate

RH2 0TW gattonpark.com Try lots of different art techniques to create a rainforest. 10am & 1.30pm / £7

10th Aug - Creation Station Craft Sessions Denbies Wine Estate

Art, Craft & Dance

Dorking RH5 6AA denbies.co.uk Themed craft sessions for kids of all ages. 11am & 2pm / £7.50; accompanying adults free of charge

16th Jul - Reigate Crafters Market St Mark's Church Hall

22nd Aug - Junk Modelling Gatton Park Reigate RH2

Reigate RH2 0DA facebook. com/Reigatecrafters/ Contemporary craft show with homemade gifts, home ware and jewellery. The Craft Market folk are now offering workshops too, see website for info. 1pm-3.45pm

16th Jul - Take Part Art Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre Dorking

RH4 1BS dorkingmuseum.org. uk Take part in creating a piece of art that will hang in the museum during Aug & Sept. Unique event, so book early! 2-4pm.

27th Jul-24th Aug Rainbow Wednesdays Denbies Wine Estate Dorking

RH5 6AA denbies.co.uk Kids craft sessions every Wednesday throughout the school hols, in aid of the Rainbow Trust. Just £1.50 per session. 11am-3pm / £1.50

0TW gattonpark.com Build rockets, space stations and flying saucers from everyday junk. Ages 4-7yrs.

10am & 1.30pm / £7

22nd-26th Aug LEGO & Vintage Toy Exhibition Denbies Wine Estate

Dorking RH5 6AA denbies.co.uk The popular LEGO build is back at Denbies for a week, running alongside a vintage toy exhibition. Daily charity builds - pre booking essential.

25th Aug - Art in the Landscape Gatton Park Reigate

RH2 0TW gattonpark.com For older children aged 8yrs+.

Enjoy some outdoor landscape painting and drawing, with advice from Gatton's art tutors.

10am & 1.30pm / £7

Fetes & Fundraisers 2nd July - Reigate & District Young Farmers Barn Dance Norwood Place Farm

Horley RH6 0HR Enjoy a hoedown at the annual barn dance and BBQ. Live music and dancing from 7.30pm.

Tickets on 01293 773386.

7.30pm / Adults £12; kids £8; Family of 4 £35

2nd July - Lime Tree School Summer Fayre Lime Tree School Merstham

RH1 3HL. Enjoy all the fun of the traditional school fayre at the new Lime Tree site. 11am-2pm

9th July - Woodlea School 'Rio Olympic Carnival' Fair Woodlea Primary School Woldingham CR3 7EP Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Adopt a Teddy, Giant "Operation" Game, Go Karts, Kid's Sumo Wrestling, BBQ, Crafts, Entertainment & Beat the Goalie! 12-3pm.

9th July - Dormansland Carnival Dormansland Rec

Dormansland RH7 6PY dormanslandcarnival.org Hero and Villain's theme at this year's carnival. More details tbc.

9th July – Mum2Mum Market Sale St Mark’s Church Hall Reigate RH2 0DA

mum2mummarket.co.uk Pre-loved baby & toddler sale.

11am-1pm; £2 entry.

16th July - Chipstead Village Fair & Flower Show Elmore High Road, Chipstead, CR5 3SB Floral, cookery and art fair in grand marquee. Live music from big bands & choirs, Punch & Judy and Buzz the Clown.

Refreshments & craft stalls.

12.30-5pm / Adults £4; Kids £2; Under 5s free

16th July – Bumps2Babies Sale St Matthew's Church

Redhill RH1 1DL bumps2babies.com Pre-loved sale for good quality babies and toddlers clothes, toys and equipment.

Refreshments available. 2- 4pm / £1 for adults

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