Families Surrey East Sep/Oct 2016

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Sept-Oct 2016

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

Clubs & Classes Special • School News • Autumn Fun • Half Term Ideas • Halloween and Fireworks!

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ISSUE 54 SEPT-OCT 2016

IN THIS ISSUE

Welcome to the Autumn issue of Families Surrey East.

We’ve enjoyed a nice long Summer break, and now it’s back to reality and the new school term. Like many parents, I am waving my first child off to school this month and wondering where those 4 years just went?!

Page 2 News Page 5 Halloween Page 6 Time for Mums Page 8 Babies & Toddlers

In this issue you’ll find a bumper 8 pages of Clubs & Classes listings – something for everyone. Whether your child is into free running, or basketball, trampolining or needlecraft, you’ll find a local club for them here.

Page 10 Clubs & Classes

There’s a few extra pages of school news, with a rundown of top local preps and an interesting comment on the term time holiday debate (something I’m suddenly very interested in!).

Page 26 Fireworks

With half term, Halloween and Bonfire Night also falling into the next few months, we’ve got all the info you need to plan your days out, childcare and celebrations.

If you haven’t yet checked out our new website at familiesonline.co.uk, please do – I’d love your feedback.

See you in November (nearly Xmas!).

Hannah Grogan, Editor

editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk

Page 18 Education

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For advertising and editorial enquiries, call the Editor on 07769 222347 or email: editor@ familiessurreyeast.co.uk Cover photo: Hever Castle, Kent

23,000 copies of FAMILIES SURREY EAST are distributed free of charge to schools, nurseries, playgroups, clubs & classes, NCT groups, baby clinics, good children’s shops, libraries, theatres & sports centres.

Distributed to venues in Leatherhead and Dorking, Reigate and Redhill, Godstone, Oxted and Lingfield, Warlingham and Caterham and down to Horley and the Surrey/Sussex border in the south. To obtain copies for your venue call 07769 222347 or email editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk. Families Surrey East, 37 Springcopse Road, Reigate, Surrey RH2 7HH Tel: 07769 222347 Web: familiesonline.co.uk/local/surrey-east. Annual subscription £15. Email: editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk Design: Andrews Design & Marketing, The Studio, 29A Bell St, Reigate, Surrey RH2 7AD Tel: 01737 224340 Email: phil. andrews1@btinternet.com. Print: Printmates, 84 Holmethorpe Ave, Redhill, Surrey RH1 2NL. Tel: 01737 773755.

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News Deepdene Trail Opens

Polarn O. Pyret Make Clothes for Kids!

September 10th sees the long awaited opening of the Deepdene Trail in Dorking - a heritage trail around the grounds of Deepdene Estate, an easy walk from the town centre and train station.

After the recent furore about Gap’s gender stereotyping ad campaign, it’s nice to see a company making clothes for kids, regardless of gender. Welcome Polarn O.Pyret!

The site has been rediscovered and restored for visitors, with help from a £1m heritage lottery grant and assistance from Kuoni, The Mausolea & Monuments Trust, Dorking Museum, Kuoni, Dorking Golf Club, Surrey Wildlife Trust, the Friends of Deepdene and Martin Higgins, owner of Betchworth Castle.

Scandinavians are renowned for their functional design and progressive social attitudes. The top four ranking countries for gender equality are all Scandinavian. So how does this translate into clothing for babies and children? Leading childrenswear brand, Polarn O. Pyret of Sweden, have been designing unisex clothing for over 40 years with a philosophy to ‘let children be children’.

The former home of Regency designer Thomas Hope, the house and gardens were destroyed in the 20th Century, taking with it hidden architectural treasures such as the Hope Mausoleum, the Embattled Tower and Bronze Age Barrows.

An army of volunteers have been working to restore and open the estate to the public, with the aim to engage the local community to take part in projects and wildlife events at the site. It’ll make a brilliant family day out with lots to explore, including castle ruins and wonderful woodland and views, so don your wellies and head down to Deepdene for the grand opening. More info molevalley.gov.uk/deepdene/index.cfm

Famous for their classic stripes in navy and red, Polarn O. Pyret’s head designer Karina Lundell states “There is no difference in the body-shape of girls and boys until around age 12 years. So we design most of our clothing to be worn by children, not just boys or girls. What colour they choose is up to them”.

Unisex clothing is easier to hand down and PO.P is renowned for durability, the clothes are made to be worn by as many children as possible, not just one. The cost-per-wear value goes up and impact on the environment goes down.

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Check out your favourite unisex styles on polarnopyret.co.uk – there’s stripes, animal prints, motors, sweet treats, cityscapes, sharks, beach scenes or just a plain colour from any part of the PO.P rainbow. You choose.

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council are currently in the middle of a public consultation on their Development Management Plan – giving you, the resident and business owners of the borough, a chance to have your say on plans for new housing, parking, retail, employment and green space.

Don’t forget to use your exclusive POLARN O. PYRET 15% off discount code FAM15 to save on the latest Scandi styles at www.polarnopyret.co.uk

Cllr Tony Schofield, Executive Member for Planning Policy, said: “Having a Local Plan in place will provide greater local control over where development goes. It will help make sure that the need to provide new housing and grow the economy is balanced against protecting the local environment and providing infrastructure and services. In our plan, new development will be provided in urban areas as a priority.’

The consultation document also identifies two potential sites for much needed new primary schools in Redhill and a new healthcare facility.

The consultation is open until Oct 10th and you can register your comments and interest by visiting reigate-banstead.gov.uk/dmp or in person at the Town Hall in Reigate. There are also a series of drop-in sessions planned, where you can chat with Council staff about the plans. See website for further info.

Heritage Open Days This September you’ll get a chance to explore behind the scenes of your local historical buildings and museums, as part of Heritage Open Days from 8-11th September.

This year’s theme is ‘Lives and Landscapes’ and there are lots of place to visit including Betchworth Castle, Reigate Town Hall dressed in its 1901 regalia, Holmesdale Natural History Club and Carshalton Watertower. Lots more listings on page 23.

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News How Families Spend Quality Time Revealed Forget leisurely walks, visiting family members or going to the cinema... New research reveals when it comes to spending time with family; watching television is the top activity enjoyed by British families! We commissioned a study of 1000 parents and found that almost half of British families spend up to 47 hours a week watching TV together – despite only having 40 minutes of ‘quality family time’ to share each day.

Over half of those questioned (58%) described themselves as working parents/carers with many citing working late as one of the biggest barriers to spending time with their children. 35% find

themselves working late into the evening to ‘catch up’ or to deal with personal finances.

Interestingly, despite the busy schedules, almost half of families (46%) find the time to sit down to eat with each other, doing so for between 5 and 17 hours a week.

To help you get the most out of family life we have some great ideas to help you make the most of quality time together as a family. Check out FamiliesOnline.co.uk and go to your local East Surrey site. We’ve got What’s On ideas for days out and events, Places to Go and Clubs & Classes listings, and loads of articles about the best kids activities in your area.

Adoption Week 2016 What do Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela and Steve Jobs all have in common? Aside from being renown international personalities, you might be surprised to know that they were all adopted as children.

It is annual Adoption Week from 17th-23rd October, focusing on raising awareness of adoption via the #SupportAdoption hashtag. Adoption is open to everybody, whether you are single, married, lesbian, gay or transgender, religious or atheist, homeowner, renter, employed or on benefits. If you can provide love, time, stability and commitment to a child you can contact First4Adoption to find your nearest agency.

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They are also calling for more over 40s to become parents for the most vulnerable children in our society. For more info visit first4adoption.org.uk

Doing It For The Kids: Humphrey’s Pyjama Week Returns!

Humphrey’s Pyjama Week returns from 3rd-7th October – with a chance for nurseries, playgroups, primary schools and mother & toddler groups to get their pjs on and raise money for The Children’s Trust.

For a voluntary donation of £2, youngsters, staff and parents can wear their favourite pyjamas for one day during the week and organise themed events, such as best dressed competitions and slumber party games. Money raised will go towards research, rehabilitation, care and support for children with brain injury and their families.

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Families has had a bit of a sneak preview of the pack, and it is full of activities such as Hide & Seek quizzes, maze games and colouring activities – perfect for entertaining little ones Register now to get a fundraising pack and start planning a week of pyjama fun! thechildrenstrust.org.uk/humphrey or email: humphrey@thechildrenstrust.org.uk

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Halloween There’s loads of Spooktacular events happening this Halloween – from free family fun like Pillage the Village in Reigate (Oct 29th) to the Spooky Zoo at Chessington Garden Centre. Here’s a round-up of ghostly goings-on near you. More in the WHAT’S ON pages.

Bocketts Farm Park 22nd - 30th Oct 2016

WIZARDS & WITCHES WEEK ENJOY A SPOOKTACULAR DAY OUT! Hundreds of pumpkins!

Hever Castle October 22nd-30th

Wizards and Witches Quiz Trail!

Spine-tingling programme of activities over the Halloween half term break, including creepy craft workshops and prizes for the best Halloween costume each day. There’s a spooky trail and storytelling sessions featuring Goblin Puppet Shows and Horrid Hever Tales. Visit the 100-year old Yew Maze and dine on Halloween-themed meals and snacks in the cafes. Hevercastle.co.uk

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Enjoy a packed programme of fun and freaky activities during Witches & Wizards Week at Bocketts. Includes a Quiz Trail, Creepy Craft Corner and Reptile Roadshow, where you’ll get the chance to meet awesome creepy crawlies up close! There’ll be hundreds of pumpkins on sale and amazing magic shows from the Wizard magician. The indoor play barn, trampolines, pedal go karts and jumping pillow mean there's plenty to keep the kids busy, whatever the weather! Bockettsfarm.co.uk

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Denbies October 24th-26th

Take a Spooky Train ride around Denbies Wine Estate, with fancy dress and chocolate treats on 24th. There’s also a Halloween fancy dress disco on 25th at 11am and 2pm, and the Hobgoblin Children’s Theatre returns to thrill kids with ‘The Spookiest Fairy Tale Ever Told’ on 26th. Denbies.co.uk

Godstone Farm October 22nd-30th

Willa the Witch makes a welcome return to the farm with her ‘Willa’s Lost Her Whizz’ show. There’s pumpkin carving, a woodland troll, spider shy and face painting too. On Sun 30th at 5.45pm, there’s a Low Bangs fireworks display, so a great one for the littlies – all included in your farm entry price. Godstonefarm.co.uk

Chessington Garden Centre October 8th-31st

The Spooky Zoo is back by popular demand, offering visitors a unique encounter with a variety of exotic reptiles including lizards, snakes and crocodiles. If you’re a bit icky about scales, then Cirque Normandie's horrifyingly good Halloween Circus is for you, hosted in a cobweb covered, pumpkin-filled big top. There’s Mummies, Count Dracula, Witches and Ghosts! There’s also the Creepy Maze, full of trickery and ‘un-dead’ ends, and a Spooky Tea full of ghoulish delights and a host of trick or treat surprises. Chessingtongardencentre.co.uk

National Trust October 9th-31st

There’s loads happening at all the NT properties over the Autumn, including Campfire and Conkers on Denbies Hillside and a Fungus Festival at Leith Hill on Oct 9th, where there’s activities and trails for all ages.

Call 01372 220644 to book. At Polesden Lacey there’s a Spooky Shakespeare Trail full of gruesome ghouls and bloodthirsty villains (£3+NA). Nationaltrust.org.uk

Claremont Landscape Garden Dapdune Wharf Hatchlands Park Polesden Lacey Morden Hall Park Winkworth Arboretum Come rain or shine, pull on your wellies and get some fresh air at one of our fun-inspired half-term events. Check our website for individual property details.

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Time for Mums Work from home?

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the fab West Central coffee shop you’ll find a network of rooms to rent, from conference facilities to interview rooms. They have a hot-desk facility that can be booked by the hour. Hire includes electricity, water, and use of black and white printer and scanner.

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Do you work from home? Over 4m people in the UK do, and it is a great way to fit work around a busy family life. But despite the flexibility, it can sometimes be a bit lonely. It’s nice to have the buzz of people milling around, and the chance to escape from the washing up that’s always eyeing you up from the kitchen!

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Max’s Kitchen Redhill. This unassuming café on the Holm-

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Share a large table space with fellow self-employed folk and enjoy the wifi and banter while you plod through your emails. redhill-micropreneurs.uk/coworking/

Local Libraries – your local library is a great place to go

when you really need to concentrate. Peaceful, free wifi, and printers and photocopiers at your disposal for a reasonable fee. They’re usually central, so easy to pop out for a coffee break. Bonus is the no-phone policy, so no distractions! For your local library visit familiesonline.co.uk/local/east-surrey/places-to-go

New networking group If you’re a local Mumpreneur or small business owner, you might like to join the new networking group in Walton-on-the-Hill. Run by local mum April Knell (of Mothering Kind doula service), the group aims to connect and promote local businesses, including creating offers and rewards to drive awareness of the services on your doorstep.

The group meets at 10am on the last Thursday of the month at the Chequers Pub in Walton-on-the-Hill. For more info contact April on 07793 811555.

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Other local Networking Groups include Networking Mummies (East Surrey), with meetings in Coulsdon and Redhill, run by Samantha Taylor.

Also runs local training events. Visit their FB page for next dates.

Do you sew?

Families was super excited to discover that the brand new Reigate School of Sewing is launching this September.

The brainchild of three professional seamstresses, with backgrounds in corsetry, bridalwear and high street fashion, the school will hold day courses and evening classes in a range of sewing techniques. Day courses have more specific themes, such as corsetry or formal shirtmaking (and hen parties!). Evening classes are a mixed ability group with ongoing projects.

Evening courses cost Vanessa from £20 per class, and meet from 7.30-9pm Hypnotherapist at Pistachios in the Clairvoyant Medium Redhill’s Memorial Park & Spiritual Healer on Wednesdays.

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The Fitness Room, Reigate – Pre and post-natal classes, 28-Day Challenge, Insanity and personal training. Tel: 07961 335881 Legs Bums and Mums, Reigate, Redhill & Caterham – Small group training with babies & buggies, personal training. legsbumsandmums.com Buggy Fit, Dorking & Fetcham – Post-natal outdoor fitness classes. Tel: 07790 772431 Clubbercise, Redhill, Reigate & Caterham – fun dance fitness routines using glow sticks to club anthems. Clubbercise.com Fitness Academy, Nutfield – Mum & Babies exercise classes incl. spin, pilates & circuits. Tel: 07870 207 779 Body Torque Pilates, Reigate, Dorking & Betchworth – Ante and post-natal classes, 1-to-1 tuition. Tel: 01737 765335 Go Figure, Oxted & Woldingham – Zumba & pilates, drop-in classes available. Tel: 07974 374321 PenRobYoga, Oxted & Hurst Green – Baby yoga, Pre-natal yoga & relaxation. Tel: 01883 723227 Yogamoo, Reigate – Pregnancy yoga and Mother & Baby yoga sessions. Tel: 01737 224158 Yoga Ananda, Reigate – Range of yoga styles available. Tel: 01737 222 400 Feel Good Yoga, Caterham & Warlingham – Yoga for New Mums & Pregnancy yoga. Tel: 07798 501844

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Babies & Toddlers Education Storytime at Serendipity

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Serendipity Coffee Co. in Horley is a great bolthole for meeting other mums, is breastfeeding friendly, has baby changing and extremely friendly staff.

The café has a kids corner, with train set, books and tv, and also hosts Storytime most weekday mornings. If you haven’t visited yet, do pop in and enjoy a cuppa while the kids are entertained by the resident Mrs Doubtfire!

The Busylizzy family club in Reigate is under new ownership from this autumn, and continues to hold a full programme of postnatal and parent & toddler sessions to its members.

The club operates a monthly membership scheme (from £56) with a choice of 20 classes that you can flexibly book throughout the month, including Baby Yoga, Hip Hop Tots and Mummy&Me aerobics. They’re offering Families Readers a free class so why not give it a go? Busylizzyreigate.co.uk

Affordable Antenatal If you’re due a baby soon and live in the Dorking/Leatherhead are, then you might want to check out the new NCT Essentials classes, launching in October. Taking place at The Dell in Ashtead, this is a shorter, more affordable course designed to meet the needs of busy parents and those on a budget.

The charity wants to reach out to parents in new areas, whatever their background or income, so the new classes will be more structured than traditional NCT courses, and are designed to equip new parents with important information and tips for early parenting.

NCT (Natural Childbirth Trust) currently supports around 100,000 parents a year and, as the birth rate in the UK continues to rise, it aims to reach 20 million parents by 2020. The cost of the course starts from £110 for a couple or £70 for a new mum attending alone. To book call Angie Grundy 0208 752 9107 or email bookings4m@nct.org.uk.

Puppets by Post Unleash your inner puppeteer and entertain your little ones with a toy from Puppets by Post. They have loads in stock, from animals, monsters and dinosaurs to astronauts, birds and even interactive ‘hideaway’ puppets. Use them to help develop your toddler’s imaginative play skills.

Prices start at just £3.50. puppetsbypost.com

Tots Trails Reigate, Redhill & Horley NCT group have recently started a Tots Trails group on Monday mornings at Memorial Park in Redhill. The themed walks are aimed at walkers-3yrs and involve a 45min toddle around the park. If you’d like to join, meet at 10am on the little hill near the car park .

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Club News Future Stage Stars – Theatre News Stagecoach Theatre Arts are

going to be holding two new Saturday morning classes at Hillcroft Primary School in Caterham on the Hill from Sept 17th. The 9.30am class is for 4-5yrs, and 11.15am class for 6-7yrs. Enrol on a two week trial for £25 by following the links on the website or email coulsdon@stagecoach.co.uk for more details. Stagecoach.co.uk

The Chipstead Players are looking for boys & girls aged 1016yrs to play roles in their production of ‘Satchwell Road Can Take It’ – set in the East End during the Blitz, which will take place in April 2017. If you think you’d fit the bill, join them for a Read-Through of the play at the Courtyard Theatre, Chipstead in Nov. Please email the director Debra Elsdon for more info at debra.elsdon@mac.com Hawth Panto Evolution

Pantomimes, the producers behind The Hawths Xmas panto Peter Pan, are looking for boys for the roles of the Lost Boys, and John and Michael Darling and girls to be part of the Juvenile Ensemble for Peter Pan. Chosen performers will star in the show from 9th Dec-2nd Jan. Audition take place on Sunday 11th Sept at The Hawth in Crawley. For details visit hawth.co.uk.

Dandelion Theatre Arts are launching new drama classes at Leatherhead Theatre from September 10th. Come along and try a FREE class at 9.30am (for 4-7 yrs olds) and 11am (7-11yrs).

Take part in drama, song and dance and see if you’d like to sign up. dandeliontheatrearts.co.uk Encore Arts are now running monthly day workshops for 6-10yr

The Rock Project The Rock Project - the UK premier school for children's contemporary music tuition – has landed in Redhill & Reigate. Run by Sara and Dom, the project offers group lessons in electric guitar, bass guitar, drums and vocals and the opportunity for young people aged 7-11yrs & 11-18yrs to put their musical skills into practice by performing each week as part of a band. You don’t need your own kit – you can borrow theirs! They meet on Wed & Thurs eves in Redhill & Reigate between 4-8pm , depending on age group. There’s some great videos on their website, to give you a feel of what to expect (bit.ly/TRPEastSurrey). Looks fab for any aspiring musicians out there.

Get rockin’ and get in touch to book at therockproject.com

Ndga Gymnastics Next Dimensions Gymnastics Academy in Tunbridge Wells is opening its doors once again this September with a range of NEW classes, a delicious NEW menu and a brand NEW state-of-the-art soft play area for the younger members.

NDGA offer a range gymnastics classes for both children and adults of varying abilities. Classes include; Freestyle, Parent & Toddler, Recreational and Squad Gymnastics. Classes run Mon-Sat and they’re easy travelling distance from Westerham, Lingfield and the Surrey borders. For more information visit ndga-uk.com

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olds in Merstham. The next on is on Sept 17th and costs £30 for the day. For more info call Sarah 07941 368860

Wonderworks Launch Brand new imaginative, original multi-arts toddler workshops launch in Horley this September! WonderWorks is based around discovery and exploration and children are encouraged to learn through art, activities and exploring around exciting themes like Sea, Savannah, Space & Nature.

visit: busylizzyreigate.co.uk/families

The new workshops are the brainchild of Kerry Pitman a fully qualified Drama teacher with experience of working in schools, The Royal Academy of Dance and programming family outreach workshops at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. For more info and to book for Sept, call Kerry on 07554 667419, wonderworks.co.uk

Have You Got An Athletix Kid? Been inspired by the Olympics? Got the next Mo Farah in your house?

Well, get them signed up to Reigate-based Athletix Kidz. The club is the UK’s first Athletics specific play programme for children between the ages of 2.5-7yrs and encompasses a range of skills, from running, jumping and throwing, to team games and agility. Athletix Kidz has been set-up by Sarah & Jason Hoad, whose daughter Lucy is a top 10 nationally ranked sprinter, as they spotted a gap in the market to encourage youngsters into athletics, before they are old enough to join their local club. For more info and to book, please visit athletixkidz.co.uk

BOCKETTS FARM PARK, LEATHERHEAD AND DORKING AREAS T: 020 8432 0811 E: leatherhead.dorking@monkeymusic.co.uk SOUTH CROYDON AND CATERHAM AREAS T: 0203 251 1061 E: southcroydon.caterham@monkeymusic.co.uk

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Clubs & Classes Holiday special CLUBS & CLASSES DIRECTORY MUMS & BABES FIRST CLASSES incl Post

Natal Fitness See also baby

swimming classes under SWIMMING

JO JINGLES Leatherhead,

Cobham & Epsom. Preschool music classes.

3mths-5yrs. Term time + holiday courses. OFSTED rated ‘outstanding’.

Education in a fun & interactive way.

Stimulating environment for children to learn and engage in. Sessions incorporate language, literacy & numeracy as well as basic music concepts to children. Classes are dedicated music time encouraging hand-eye co-ordination, creating confidence, learning social skills and making new friends. Age appropriate fun classes building confidence & ability. Book a FREE TRIAL CLASS today! Viv Hunt Tel: 07751 438943, vivhjojingles@aol.com jojingles.com/epsom2leatherhead

MONKEY MUSIC Leatherhead, Little

Bookham and Dorking. Pre-school music classes. 3 mths- 4 yrs term time plus summer holiday workshops. Call Tina & Emma on 020 8432 0811 leatherhead. dorking@monkeymusic.co.uk / South Croydon and Caterham area call Karen on 020 3251 1061 southcroydon. caterham@monkeymusic.co.uk monkeymusic.co.uk

JO JINGLES Reigate, Redhill,

Merstham & Horley. Music, singing & movement. 3mths -5yrs. Term time.

Diane & Maggie Tel: 07472 697082 jojingles.com/eastsurrey

SING & SIGN Redhill, Reigate,

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

Free Trial Class!

Tel:

01737 763391

Email:

misswalford@aol.com

Ballet, Modern, Street & Funky Jazz, Tap, 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

Horley. Baby signing music class, rhymes, instruments and puppets. Birth-2.5yrs.

Fiona Warbrick Tel: 01737 823283 / Lingfield & Dormansland Katherine Bignall Tel: 01342 836743 singandsign.com

TINYTALK

Bookham, Dorking & Horley. Baby Signing Classes. Songs & sensory activities to develop communication skills.

0- 24mths. Term time.

Katherine Preston Tel: 07599 551882. tinytalk.co.uk

BUSYLIZZY Reigate.

Family club with activities including Baby Picasso, Baby Boogie, Mums Bootcamp and yoga.

Call 01483 610333 busylizzyreigate.co.uk

MAD ACADEMY Weekly music and movement classes for kids 3m-5yrs. Classes are fun, funky, physical and educational, packed full of singing, dancing, music, games and laughter! Classes are always high energy, hands on and free spirited! The brain develops more in the first five years of life than at any other time. Engaging in music during these years helps boost development. Aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework. For a trial call 07795 664389 madacademy.com BABY SENSORY Dorking. 0-13mths.

Tel: Jacqui Walton 07590 848118 horshamregion@babysensory.co.uk / Reigate. Birth-13mths. Tabita Gerber: 07980 191420 Croydon@babysensory. co.uk babysensory.co.uk / Caterham, Sandra Fensom: 07762 716579 purleyregion@babysensory.co.uk babysensory.co.uk

ABC DANCE SCHOOL By Reigate School Of Ballet Redhill, Reigate & Dorking. Dance Babes, Babyballet, Angelina Ballerina and Boogie Guys’n’Gals, 18m+. Tel: 01737 247795 reigateschoolofballet.com C&C DANCE SCHOOL Redhill &

Reigate. Mother and Toddler Music & Movement 18+mths. Boys and girls.

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

EAST SURREY DANCE Bletchingley.

New Swans & Cygnets classes for 18m-3yrs launch Sept 2016 eastsurreydance.co.uk

BABYBALLET Dorking, Reigate

& Redhill. Baby ballet classes for 18m-4yrs. Miss Benjamin Tel: 07834 452095 babyballet.co.uk

DIDDI DANCE Reigate. 18 mths5yrs. Pre-school dance for boys and girls. Danielle Tel: 07729 848419. diddidance.com C.A.D.A.STARS Kingswood &

Tadworth. Tiny Stars dance for 18m-2yrs. Miss Emma Mob: 07903 801 802. cadastars.com

TODDLER SENSE Reigate. 13mths3yrs. Sam Sheath Tel: 07752 285399 babysensory.com HARTBEEPS Sanderstead. Music

and stories for pregnancy to toddler.

Andrea.s@hartbeeps.com hartbeeps.com

TUMBLE TOTS Caterham. Physical

Play, 6mths-5yrs. Tel: 07743 103208. tumbletots.com/croydon

JINGLE BUGS Reigate & Dorking.

Pre-school music classes, 3m-5yrs. Nina: 07956 256721 jinglebugsmusic.co.uk

LITTLE NOTES Dorking. Newborns,

toddlers and pre-schoolers. Tel: 01403 336454 littlenotes.org

WHEELS ON DEBUSSY Reigate.

Classical music concerts for pre-schoolers. facebook.com/TheWheelsOnDebussy/ YMCA EAST SURREY Under 5’s

Activities, 0-5yrs. Music and Movement, Soft Play & Bounce, Messy Play, Gymnastics, Trampolining, ® Ballet & Musical Theatre, Sports. ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

INSPIRE ACADEMY OF DANCE Dorking, Reigate

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and Horsham. Musical tots and Ballet Babes, 2+yrs. Jo Mortimer Tel: 07783 138348 inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

REIGATE LADIES JOGGERS

RLJ is a non-competitive jogging group for all abilities. We are totally inclusive and welcome ladies aged 16+. Whether you want to learn to run, complete your first race or just enjoy the company of others when running, there is something for everyone!

Tel Anna on 07766 570077 reigateladiesjoggers.co.uk

FIT MUMMY CLUB Reigate.

Pregnancy & post natal fitness, buggy fitness, small group training and HIIT classes. Pip Tel: 07780 600005 pipskinner.co.uk LEGS BUMS AND MUMS

Caterham, Redhill & Reigate.

Outdoor group buggy fitness classes.

Legsbumsandums.com

BUGGYFIT Dorking. Post natal buggy fitness classes. Debbie Tel: 07790 772431 buggyfit.co.uk

Clubs- & Classes Holiday special Festivals CLUBS & CLASSES DIRECTORY FITNESS ACADEMY SURREY

BUTTERHILL STUDIOS Dorking.

Mobile art parties, jewellery making, chocolate making and canvas graffiti art. Tel: 01306 712362. butterhillstudios.co.uk

Nutfield. Little Fitness Academy runs some classes for mum & baby incl spin & pilates. Tel Jess on 07870 207 779 oldpost.co.uk

YOGAMOO Reigate. Yoga for mums

and babes, 10wks-18mths. Also Yoga for Mums. Laurence Turner: 01737 224158 yogamoo.com

PENROBYOGA Oxted. Yoga from

8-weeks to crawling. Penny Roberts, 01883 723227 penrobyoga@hotmail.com

FREE PRAM WALKS Epsom. Meet

other parents on free 45-minute walks. actionforlife.org.uk

CREATIVE & SCIENCE DINKY DOODLERS Reigate. Arts and

CREATION STATION Arts and

Crafts, Reigate, Redhill & Nutfield.

Enjoy shared journeys of creative exploration & discovery that inspire learning, friendship & giggles!

Weekly creative & sensory fun, holiday classes & parties. For kids age 5mths to 11yrs. Lisa Tel: 01737 731169 thecreationstation.co.uk

GRUBBY BUBS Reigate & Caterham.

Exploratory messy play and sensory activities for babies. Tel: 07834 416651 facebook.com/grubbybubs/

FAIRY & PIRATE TOTS Horley &

Crafts classes for 0-5yrs. Term time and holiday courses. Alex and Laura: 01737 279765. dinkydoodlers.co.uk

Redhill. Make keepsakes with your kids at weekly creative craft sessions. Tel: 07709515483 fairyandpiratetots.co.uk

WONDERWORKS REIGATE

DISH! Reigate. Ceramics workshops,

Imaginative, original multi-arts toddler workshops based around discovery and exploration. Launches Sept 2016. Tel Kerry on 07554667419 wonderworkskids.co.uk

AS SEEN ON

baby impressions, pottery painting.

Tel: 01737 241567 dishreigate.com

BLUEBELL STUDIOS Horley.

Ceramics workshop holding clay play and pottery painitng sessions.

Tel: 01293 785200 bluebellstudio.com

SURREY YOUNG EMBROIDERERS

Redhill. 8+yrs (younger if accompanied).

Embroidery, printing, felting, dyeing, marbling, quilting, patchwork. Term time. Thelma: 01883 713782.

REIGATE SCHOOL OF SEWING

Reigate. Launching in Sept 2016, new sewing workshops based from Pistachios in Redhill. Reigateschoolofsewing.com

PERFORMING ARTS - DANCE INSPIRE ACADEMY OF DANCE

Dorking. Reigate & Horsham. Ballet, modern and tap, contemporary, street dance. 2+yrs. Term time + Easter and summer holiday courses.

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

C & C DANCE SCHOOL Nutfield.

Ballet, Modern, Tap, Street Jazz, Musical Theatre, Drama. Toddler, kids and adults classes. Miss C Walford: 01737 763 391. candcdanceschool.co.uk

REIGATE SCHOOL OF BALLET

Reigate, Redhil & Dorking. Longest established school in the area.

18mths to adults. Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Street & hip-hop.

Joanne Evans Tel: 01737 247795. reigateschoolofballet.com

EAST SURREY DANCE, Bletchingly

& Woldingham. New dance school launching in Sept 2016. Ballet, modern and tap for all ages. DDMIX for adults.

Eastsurreydance.co.uk

DANCE DIVISION Brockham,

Betchworth & Dorking. Ballet, Tap, Modern & Freestyle. 3+yrs. Jenny Chantelle Tullett Tel: 01293 403805 dancedivision.co.uk

DORKING SCHOOL OF DANCE

Dorking, North Holmwood & Newdigate. 18mths to adults. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Mother & toddler. Tel: 01737 247795 dorkingschoolofdance.co.uk

HORSHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE Bookham, Fetcham & Dorking.

Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz.

3-18 yrs. Tel: 01342 325478. rosalleschoolofdance.co.uk

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Our dynamic weekly play sessions enable boys and girls aged 2–7 to develop their social and physical skills in a fun, positive environment.

For more details, just call or email:

0345 313 3242

enquiries@rugbytots.co.uk

rugbytots.co.uk

The world’s favourite rugby play programme

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

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

01293 776266 bbridger@lineone.net

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Holiday Special Out DIRECTORY CLUBS &Days CLASSES SURREY HILLS DANCE CENTRE North Holmwood &

Dorking. Ballroom, Latin, Freestyle. 5-12+yrs. Linda Foskett Tel: 01306 883808. surreyhillsdancecentre.co.uk

AMANDA WARWICK DANCE ARTS Bookham,

Bastet School of Dancing Oxted & Hurst Green. Ballet, Greek and Jazz Dance, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and Singing classes. 3+yrs.

Tel: 01342 714229. bastet.co.uk

West Horsley, Effingham. Dance, musical theatre, piano and singing. 2.5+yrs. Tel: 013712 457274. amandawarwick.co.uk

Edenbridge School of Dance Lingfield & Edenbridge. 3+yrs. Ballet, tap, street dance. Chantelle Kite Tel: 01892 653078. edenbridgeschoolofdance.co.uk

C.A.D.A.STARS Kingswood & Tadworth. Street Dance, Acrobatics, Boys Only, American Tap, Ballet, Musical Theatre and Acro Display Squads. 2+yrs. Miss Emma Mob: 07903 801 802. cadastars.com

Lingfield. Ballet, jazz, tap and performing arts.

3-16yrs. Jenny Elsden Tel: 01403 731203.

PHILLOMENA SCHOOL OF DANCE (Pink

Ladies Cheerleader Squad) Tadworth, Banstead, Epsom & Ewell. Dance and Cheerleading. 2.5+yrs.

Term time. Lynda Blyth-Phillips Tel: 01342 892806 phillomenadanceschool.co.uk

ZAPPHIRE SCHOOL OF DANCE Redhill, Earlswood & Horley., Ballet, Tap, Freestyle, Cheerleading and Musical Theatre. Charlotte Earle: 07880 735 838. zapphireschoolofdance.co.uk DARE DANCE ACADEMY Horley. Reigate,

Chipstead & Smallfield. Ballet, Modern & Tap, Street, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Gymnastics and Cheerleading. Tel: 07593 889628 daredanceacademy.co.uk

CARRISMA PERFORMING ARTS Redhill & Salfords.

Ballet, other forms of dance & (musical) theatre craft.

3+yrs. Term time. Lady McNeill Tel: 07956 379 188. carrismadance.webs.com

REIGATE DANCE STUDIO Reigate. Ballet, Modern, Street dance, Musical theatre & Yoga. Lucy: 07730 284 343 reigatedancestudio.com SURREY SCHOOL OF BALLET & PERFORMING ARTS Reigate, Horley, Godstone. Musical theatre, tap,

ballet (3+yrs), disco, modern jazz, street dance. Tel: 07455 230 198. surreyschoolofperformingarts.co.uk

STAR STEPPERS Reigate, Horley & Caterham.

Dancing, singing and acting classes. Also run First Ballet and adult classes. Anna Tel: 07810 808 228. star-steppers.com

THE HAWTHORNS SCHOOL OF DANCE

Jenny Elsden School of Dancing

DRAMA & THEATRE ARTS STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS Leatherhead. Dance, drama and singing. Early

Stages 4-6 yrs; Main School 6-18yrs. Fridays and Saturdays, term time. Holiday Workshops. Allison Malone Tel: 0208 394 2244 stagecoach.co.uk/leatherhead Dorking & Reigate. Dance, Singing & Drama.

Early Stages 4-6yrs; Main School 6-18yrs. Friday and Saturdays, term time. Holiday Workshops. Sarah Martin Tel: 0800 007 5482 stagecoach.co.uk/dorking Redhill. Dance, Singing and Drama. Early Stages 4-6yrs; Main School 6-18yrs. Saturdays term time and holiday courses. Wendy Belfield Tel: 0208 686 0141 stagecoach.co.uk/redhill Coulsdon & Caterham. Dance, Singing and Drama.

Early Stages 4-6yrs, Main School 6-18 yrs. Friday and Saturdays, term time. Holiday Workshops. Zoe McCready Tel: 0345 078 0805 stagecoach.co.uk/coulsdon Oxted. Dance, Singing and Drama. Early Stages 4-6yrs, Main School 6-18 yrs. Mike Broad: 0808 2085134 stagecoach.co.uk/oxted

PERFORM Drama, dance and singing. Small classes

for 4-7yrs and 7-12yr olds. Free trial sessions. Holiday workshops. Caterham (Tues 4-12yrs), Esher (Tues & Sat 4-12yrs), Horsham (Tues & Sat 4-12yrs), Tunbridge Wells (Sat 4-12yrs). Tel: 020 7255 9120 perform.org.uk

So You Wanna Be! The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill. Performing Arts, Music, Dance, Drama.

6-16yrs. Term time. Tel: 07092 885 510 sywb.co.uk

Bletchingley, Earlswood and Horley. Ballet, tap, modern & jazz. 2+yrs. Tanya Greenwood Tel: 01883 743 377. hawthorns.com

FOOTSTEPS Redhill. Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Musical Theatre. 2.5yrs to adults. Term time. Kate Winn Tel: 07889 877 127. dancewithfootsteps.com Lewiston School of Dance Horley. Ballet and modern. 3+yrs. Janette Fuller Tel: 01903 756 346. lewistonschoolofdance.com Silver Ribbons School Ballet, modern, jazz, tap for boys and girls 3-18 yrs. Deryn Vallance Tel: 01403 243057 silverribbons.co.uk Caterham Dance School 5+yrs.

Ballroom & Latin, Ballet. Tel: 01883 330 301. caterhamdanceschool.co.uk

The Amareece School of Dance Ballet, tap, theatre craft and freestyle/street dance 2.5+yrs. Sarah Hastings-Holland Tel: 07092 317098. amareece.co.uk

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STAGE KINGS Chinthurst School, Tadworth. Drama and Performing Arts classes for children from 3 to 13 years. Term time and holiday workshops. Elandri: 07513 956 373 stage-kings.co.uk Surrey Youth Musical Theatre

Leatherhead. For ages 14-21 yrs. 2 professional productions a year. Tel: 01483 800095 Surreyyouthmusicaltheatre.com

Starlight Performing Arts Reigate.

Musical Theatre Course. 5-11+yrs, Saturdays, term time. Tel: 01737 247 795.

Phoenix Creative Arts Dorking & Horsham.

3+yrs. Singing, drama, dance & musical theatre.

Tel: 01306 713040. phoenixcreativearts.co.uk Applause Youth Theatre Co Dorking Halls

7-18yrs aytco.co.uk

Enter Stage Right Dorking. Singing, Dancing and Drama classes and one-to-one. 4-18yrs. Claire Tel: 07970 219 140. enterstageright.net Top Hat Stage & Screen School Lower Kingswood.

Weekends, term time: Tiny Toppers (4-5yrs) and Top Hatters (6-17yrs). Summer Courses. Tel: 01737 831 184 tophatstageschool.co.uk Encore Arts Lower Kingswood. Monthly workshops and new adults group. Sarah Locke Tel: 07941 368 860 encorearts.co.uk Dandelion Theatre Arts Ashtead, Epsom & Leatherhead. Dance and drama. 4-16yrs.

Term time & holiday courses. Tel: 07785 974870 dandeliontheatrearts.co.uk The Hawth Youth Theatre Crawley. Weekly sessions exploring acting, voice and movement.

Thursdays at 5pm, 11-14yrs. Tel: 01293 553636 parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/thehawth Star Steppers Performing Arts Reigate & Horley.

Dance, singing and drama. Street Dance. 2-16yrs. Term time. Tel: 07810 808 228 star-steppers.com The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy,

Reigate, Chipstead, Banstead. 5-17yrs. Term time. Tel: 020 8667 9812 helenogrady-croydon.co.uk

Orbit Shed Drama & Performing Arts Group, South Park, Reigate. Workshops & children’s theatre. Term time.

4-17yrs. Tel: 07724 920243 orbitshed.com Purley Pointes School of Dance Coulsdon and Caterham. Ages 2+yrs, term-time only. Musical theatre, ballet, kids Zumba. Tel: 07958 725862 purleypointes.co.uk Glow Theatre Group Caterham. Theatrical training, drama, singing, choreography and performance. 5-16yrs. Term time. Tel: 07813 916105 glowtheatregroup.co.uk LCA Stage Academy Oxted. 3-18 yrs. Term time & holiday workshops. Tel 07714 276241 lca-stage.com Starmakerz Theatre School Oxted. 3-18 yrs. Term time. Tel: 07771 595171 starmakerz.co.uk Oxted Young Persons Theatre Orpheus Centre, Oxted. Inclusive theatre and drama classes.

13+yrs. Term time. Andree Trotter Tel: 07900 223646 oxtedyoungpersonstheatre.co.uk

Holiday special - Days CLUBS & CLASSES DIRECTORY STAGE KINGS THEATRE AND DRAMA SCHOOL

Building confidence to make the world your stage!

Comprenant l’étude de la langue écrite et orale.

Programme pédagogique français.

New French classes opening in Sept 2016 for all primary school children.

Le samedi après-midi à Wray Common School, Reigate RH2 0LR Contactez-nous 07913 811345

Join us for these fun filled sessions at Chinthurst School, Tadworth 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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Multi-arts workshops exploring imaginative themes.

Together, toddlers & parents will discover fantastical, magical worlds where anything is possible!

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Netball Club for girls 6-14 FuN skills traiNiNg aNd matCh play (saturdays)

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Gymnastics & Trampoline Club Redhill - Horley - Crawley - East Grinstead

CLASSES FOR PRE-SCHOOL TO ADULT AND BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED Build confidence, balance, co-ordination, strength, flexibility and agility

Oxted 10-11.30am Caterham 1-2.15pm

ladies get BaCk tO NetBall! (mondays) Oxted 8.30pm sign up at girlsattackit@gmail.com

Tel: 0203 478 0203

Email: info@springfit.org

www.springfit.org for class times & more info

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Holiday Special Out DIRECTORY CLUBS &Days CLASSES MUSIC The Rock Project Redhill & Reigate. Music lessons and group performance for 7-18yr olds. Learn guitar, drums and vocals. Tues & Weds.

Tel: 07765 898 644 Rockproject.com Surrey Music Hub Find tutors

for music and singing lessons around Surrey. Has a number of ensembles and music group to join. Also info on how to hire an instrument. 01483 519 290, surreymusichub@surreycc.gov.uk surreymusichub.com

Surrey Hills Young Voices & Training Choir Rehearsals in

The Redhill Corps of Drums & Band Redhill. Local marching and

concert band. Meet Wed and Sun at Redhill Youth Association Hall. Any age and ability welcome. Call 01293 774352

SPORT

Mole Valley Phoenix Basketball Club Leatherhead.

De Stafford Sports centre

for kids ages 5-16yrs. Tel: 01785 711572 andrewflintoffcricketacademy.com

U10, U12 and U14 Saturday sessions. mvphoenix.com

Caterham. 10-16yrs, Saturdays. Tel: 01883 716717 tandridgetrust.co.uk

ATHLETICS

CLIMBING

Athletixkidz Reigate. All round

Be Climbing Junior Outdoor Rock Climbing for 6-18yr olds all year.

Indoors in bad weather. East Grinstead.

Tel: 07846 089922 beclimbing.co.uk

athletics programme for kids aged 2.5-7yrs. Learn running, jumping, throwing and more.

Tel: 0845 519 5591 athletixkidz.com

EzeeSport Leatherhead. Multi

sports skills programme for ages 2-4yrs and 4-7yrs. Also run holiday clubs. Tel: 07862 220857 ezeesport.com

Encore Youth Orchestra

DMVAC Dorking. Dorking & Mole Valley

Lingfield Youth Band Lingfield.

Open to all ages and abilities. Meet Thurs 6.30pm Learn cornet, horn, euphonium, tuba and more. Call Julie on 01342 833400, ScraceMarguerite@aol.com

South Nutfield Cricket Club

nr Redhill. 5+yrs. All year. Indoors in winter. Tel: 07973 72 82 53. sncc.co.uk

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

Cranleigh Children from all schools 8+yrs welcome. 6-7yrs for training choir. Term time. Debbie Walton Tel: 01483 276281. surreyhills-choirs.co.uk Bookham 7-16yrs, min Grade 1.

Classical and popular music. Strings, brass, wood and percussion. Term time. Lizzie Lucas-Clements Tel: 01483 281416. encoreyouthorchestra.org

BASKETBALL

High Sports Crawley. Indoor rock climbing. Taster sessions and Beginners courses. 4+yrs. Tel: 0845 363 1177 high-sports.co.uk

Freddie Flintoff Cricket Academy West Horsley. Cricket camps

FENCING Salle Poisson D’Or Fencing Club Leatherhead. All year. 10+yrs.

Tel: 01372 374624.

Mini Musketeers Dorking & Epsom. Fun fencing classes. 4-10yrs.

Term time. Tel: 07950 011581 minimusketeers.co.uk Crawley Sword Club

Crawley. Juniors. Tel: 01293 521870 crawleyswordclub.co.uk

Athletics Club offer junior membership for ages 8+. dmvac.org.uk

Rock Box Guildford. Rock Box indoor rock climbing. Taster sessions & Beginners courses. 4+yrs. Tel: 0845 363 1177 high-sports.co.uk

BADMINTON

CRICKET

Albury Junior Badminton Club Redhill. 5-18yr olds. Tel: 01293

FOOTBALL

Mini Crickets at Chinthurst School, Tadworth, Leatherhead, Reigate, Banstead. 3-8 yrs. Fun intro to cricket. Term time + holiday courses.

Tel: 01737 814399. minicrickets.co.uk

Futsal Focus Academy (FFA) Indoor Brazilian Football in Reigate, Redhill, Tadworth, Coulsdon & Warlingham. 2-16yrs. Term time + holiday camps. Tel: 0844 3181700. futsalfocusacademy.com

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Dorking Junior Badminton Club Dorking. 9-17yrs. Meet Weds. Tel:

01306 882995 Dorkingbadmintonclub.org

NDGA

Dream Fencing Club Caterham.

Age 6+. Term-time. Tel: 07581782848 dreamfencing.co.uk

Next Dimensions Gymnastics Academy

For class times or for more information, Please contact us on

01892 550 530

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Little Kickers Banstead

Pointers Gymnastics & Trampoline Club Caterham

& Warlingham. 18mths-18yrs.

Gymnastics, trampolining all levels.

Also Funfit and pre-school classes. Tel: 07737 30 63 16 pointersclub.co.uk

Little Kickers Banstead

Bletchingley, Epsom Downs, Oxted, Redhill & Reigate. Learn through play and feed their imagination! With classes running throughout East Surrey for children aged 18 months up to 7th birthday! Free trial class available so come and see what all the fun’s about. Call 01737 300 624 for more information littlekickers.co.uk

Little Kickers Dorking Fun

football classes all year. 18mths – 7th birthday. Helen Tel: 020 8286 6038 littlekickers.co.uk

Little Kickers Horley Football for girls and boys. 18mths-7yrs. All year.

Tel: 01293 226201 littlekickers.co.uk Kids Football YMCA Redhill.

Age 4-12yrs. Term-time only ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

Reigate Priory FC Reigate.

Football coaching, FA qualified coaches. 5-8yrs. Term time. Richard Stephen Tel: 07801 40 12 68. rpfc.co.uk Redhill FC Redhill. Mini and Youth teams ages 5-17yrs.Tel: 01737 762129 pitchero.com/clubs/redhillfc Warlingham FC Warlingham.

Mini and Youth teams ages 8-16yrs.

Tel: 01883 622943 pitchero.com/clubs/warlingham Football Coaching South Godstone and Hurst Green. 4-10yrs.

Term time. Agon Sports Services.

Tel: 07504 332625 agonsports.co.uk

GOLF Betchworth Park Golf Club

Dorking. Junior Academy. 8–12 yrs. Tel: 01306 882052 betchworthparkgc.co.uk

Chipstead Golf Club Junior Academy. Nicolas Torbett or Emma Tel: 01737 555781 chipsteadgolf.co.uk

Redhill Golf Centre Redhill.

Junior coaching and free sessions during school holidays. Tel:01737 770204 Bletchingley Golf Club

& Woldingham. From 18mths.

All year. Tel: 01883 340503 caterhamgymnasticsacademy.com

GYMNASTICS AND TRAMPOLINING

Youth Gym Tandridge Leisure Centre 11-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 716717 tandridgetrust.co.uk

SPRINGFIT GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINE CLUB Redhill, Horley, Crawley, Copthorne and East Grinstead. Funfit 2+yrs; trampolining & gymnastics 4+yrs to adult. Includes boys only & freestyle classes. Tel: 0203 478 0203 springfit.org Leatherhead & Dorking Gym Club Pre-School classes

18mths–3yrs and 3-5yrs. Recreational gym classes and elite classes. Term time and holidays. Tel: 01372 377718 leatherhead-gymnastics.org.uk

St Mary’s Trampoline Club

Oxted & Bletchingley. Trampoline & gymnastics classes 4+yrs.

Saturn V Asscn. Tel: 07865 599963 highvaultage.co.uk

MARTIAL ARTS Tae Kwon Do Leatherhead. Korean

Martial Art. 7+yrs. Tel: 01483 223450 awtctkd.co.uk

SURREY TAEKWON-DO

Join Surrey's finest Taekwon-Do club at Dorking Sports Centre and be a part of a winning team! TaeKwon-Do is an Olympic Sport and provides self defence, flexibility and fitness. Classes typically include a warm up, stretching, sparring, grabs/releases and destruction. Tel: 07818 224532 surreytaekwondo.com

PEAK PERFORMANCE CHOI KWANG DO Horley. Maidenbower & Tunbridge.

Martial Arts and self defence. Kids classes for 4+yrs. Learn respect, social skills and confidence. All Year. Tel: 0800 612 2742 or 07590 559 421 ppckd.com

Sama Surrey Westcott, Abinger, Leatherhead, Fetcham, Reigate & Caterham. Kids Karate, 3+yrs. Pay as you go – just come along! 01903 412671 samasurrey.co.uk

ABC Gymnastics Club Dorking Sports Centre. Pre-school to early teens. Tel: 01293 421591.

Gatwick Flyers Trampoline Club Recreational and competitive trampolining. Dorking Sports Centre.

5+yrs. Tel: 07941 11 78 52.

MAX FORCE Redhill, Banstead, Tadworth & Horley. Competition trampolining and double-mini trampolining, for development and squads. Tel: 07711 900 826 Gymnastics & Trampolining @ Donyngs Redhill. 18m-16yrs.

Term time only. Tel: 01737 764 732

Redhill & Reigate Gym Club Donyngs Recreation Centre.

3+yrs to 18yrs. Beginners to advanced. All year. Tel: 0208 668 0789 redhillandreigategymnastics.co.uk

Sovereign Gymnastics & Trampolining Club Redhill

Classes for 3+yrs. Also offer pre-school sessions for walkers-3yrs. Tel: 07834 189 473 sovereigngymnastics.co.uk

Reigate Heath Golf Club

East Surrey Acrobatics Redhil & Reigate. 4-18yrs, all abilities. Term-time only. Eastsurreyacrobatics@hotmail.com

Reigate. 4+yrs. Term time.

Clifford Gough Tel: 01737 242610 reigateheathgolfclub.co.uk

Caterham Gymnastics Academy Caterham, Warlingham

Junior Academy 8+yrs. All year. All standards welcome. Tel: 01883 744 848 bletchingleygolf.co.uk

Steve Blacklee Golf Academy

Kingswood. Junior tuition. All abilities.

Tel: 01737 833444 steveblacklee.com

ANTI-GRAVITY Trampolining & Gymnastics classes Kindergym and trampolining 2+ yrs, Funfit & trampolining 4-7 yrs, Trampolining from 4yrs-adult. Tel: 01883 620971 ag-tc.co.uk

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Holiday Special Out DIRECTORY CLUBS &Days CLASSES Tae Kwon Do Tigers Redhill.

Life skills, self development with martial art theme. 3-6yrs; 6-13yrs. All levels. Tel: 01892 610598 vision-academy.co.uk/tkd-tigers Komaru Small Circle Jujitsu

TATSFIELD MARTIAL ARTS

Judo & Japanese jujitsu dojo based in Tatsfield scout hut on Thursday evenings. Children judo class from aged 5 & adult jujitsu class (15 yrs+). First class always free! Qualified, DBS checked coaches. Contact Adam via tatsfieldmartialarts@ gmail.com or 07956956095 tatsfieldmartialarts.com

GBMAA Epsom & Leatherhead

Martial Arts Academy Martial arts plus self defence & life skills. Lil Dragons 4-6yrs; Kidzone 7-8yrs; Juniors 9-14yrs. Tel: 0800 849 6334 gbacademies.co.uk

Dorking Freestyle Sport

Karate Club N.Holmwood & Dorking.

6+yrs. Freestyle Sport Karate and Martial Arts. Tel: 07970 408260 interfreestyle.co.uk/DFSK/

Redhill. Junior Judo, Karate & self defence. 6-14 yrs. All year. Tel: 01737 210052 smallcirclejujitsu.co.uk

Redhill Washinkai Karate Club 4+yrs. All year. Tel: 07732 127368.

Mountain Warriors

Horley, Redhill, Salfords Childrens Jiu Jutsu. Tel: 07742 056 154 mountainwarriors.co.uk

Caterham TAGB Tae Kwon Do Club 6-14 yrs. All year. Wing Lee

Tel: 07981 244551 caterhamtaekwondo.co.uk

NETBALL GIRLS ATTACK! Oxted & Hurst Green.

Netball Fun Club & holiday workshops.

Girls 6-11yrs. Tel: 07896 902371 pitchero.com/clubs/girlsattack

Sister n Sport Reigate. Netballs skills camps for girls in school years 2-6 sisternsport.com Minis & Junior Netball

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

Hillcrest Netball Club, Warlingham.

8+yrs. Tel: 020 8660 1873 hillcrestnetball.co.uk

KickboxKarate Dorking, Beare

Dorking & Leatherhead. Learn the art of free running. For ages 7+ momentumcommunity.co.uk

Green. Martial arts & self-defence.

Kickboxing and karate 4-12yrs. Tel: 07941 838668 kickboxkarate.com

Reigate Martial Arts Centre Reigate. Junior classes

teaching freestyle kickboxing and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. Age 4+yrs. Tel: 01737 223 339 martialartsreigate.com

Low Fu Kids & Peewees Reigate.

3-14yrs. Tel: 07790 760990 clubenergize.com Children’s Aikido Reigate.

5+yrs. All year. Tel: 01737 222 400 yogaananda.co.uk

Tadworth Traditional Karate Club Tadworth 8+yrs. Tues

eves. All year. Tel: 07763 807 526.

CKC Kung Fu (Chinese Martial Arts)

Reigate. From 5yrs. All Year. Tel: 07808 905709 ckckungfu.co.uk

Kaishin Wadokai Karate classes

Horley. 10+yrs. All year. Tel: 07967 053307 kaishinwadokai.com

PARKOUR Baretech Momentum

RIDING ORCHARD COTTAGE RIDING STABLES Lower Kingswood,

Tadworth. Children’s beginner lessons.

Holiday day/week courses. 5+yrs. Tel: 01737 241311. ocrs.co.uk

REDHILL & REIGATE ROLLER SKATING CLUB Reigate. 3+yrs.

Every Sunday - Beginners, fun and competition standard. Discos.

Affiliated to FARS and IISA. Tel: 01293 776266. rrarsc.co.uk

RUGBY Rugby Tots Dorking, Reigate, Dorking, Leatherhead, Oxted & Copthorne. Have fun and learn rugby skills for ages 2-5yrs. Tel: 0345 313 3242 rugbytots.co.uk Reigate Rugby Club Reigate.

Mini & Junior Rugby. Boys and girls.

5-11yrs. Sunday mornings SeptemberMay. Tel: 07803 933770. reigaterugby. co.uk Old Reigatians Rugby Club

Reigate. Mini & Junior Rubgy from age 6. Sunday mornings. September-May. Tel: 01737 339 777 oldreigatianrfc.com

Old Caterhamians RFC

Caterham. Minis <6 to<12yrs. Boys and girls. September to end April oldcats.co.uk

SWIMMING Baby & Toddler Aqua Babies Baby & Toddler Swimming classes at Chinthurst School, Tadworth & Wotton House, Dorking. 8wks-4yrs. All year. Tel: 07807 067527 aquababies-guildford.co.uk Aquatots Reigate, Tadworth, Caterham, Coulsdon & Oxted. Classes in warm private pools all across Surrey.

Weekdays & weekends morning & afternoon. 10wks-yrs. All year.

Tel: 0208 688 6488 aquatots.com Flipper Club Reigate. Baby & parent classes, toddlers aged 2.5yrs and swim school for ages 3.5+.

Tel: 07927 950841 flipperclub.co.uk

Kingsmead Equestrian Centre Warlingham. Lessons all

Little Fishes Oxted. 3mths-8yrs.

Dotty. Tel: 07834 73 72 11 little-fishes-swim.co.uk

Fernhill Riding Horley. 6+yrs.

Private lessons. All year. Jane Edwards 01293 782351 fernhillriding.co.uk

Puddle Ducks East Surrey.

Dunottar School Reigate. Baby & preschool swimming lessons. 0-5yrs term time. 01293 781136 puddleducks.com/eastsurrey

year & pony share days. From 3yrs.

Fiona Tothill kingsmeadhorses.co.uk

Wildwoods Riding Walton on the Hill. Private lessons, hacking and exam training. Tel: 01737 812146 wildwoodsriding.co.uk.

ROLLER SKATING RocknRoller Disco

Leatherhead. Regular skating events in Leatherhead & Westercroft. All year. Tel: 0208 656 0513. rocknrollerdisco.com

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Turtle Tots Coulsdon, Woldingham & Limpsfield.

Newborn-14m and Toddler classes.

07920 854714 Water Babies East Surrey.

Reigate, Old Coulsdon & Oxted.

0-4yrs. Baby and Toddler Swimming Lessons. Term time. Tel: 01293 279229. waterbabies.co.uk

SWIMMING Children’s Classes Aquarius Swimming Club

Caterham, Warlingham, Limpsfield & Oxted. Babies to 18+yrs. Also life-saving for children. Term-time and summer holiday courses. Tel: 01883 344662 aquariusswimming.co.uk

Bourne Swimming Club

de Stafford Sports Centre. 4+yrs to adult. Term time. Tel: 0793 888 1276 surreycommunity.info/ bourneswimmingclub

Box Hill Swim Academy

Children’s swimming lessons. Dorking, Effingham & West Horsley. 3+yrs.

Term time + holiday crash courses. Tel: 01483 232627 boxhillswimteam.com

Colin Bull Swimming

Downsend School, Leatherhead and Epsom College. 2+yrs. Daily, term time. Tel: 01372 739600 colin-bull-swimming.co.uk

Swim Academy at Dorking Leisure Centre, Dorking. Range of swimming classes for all ages and abilities. Baby & Toddler, childrens, one-to-one and adult courses. Free trial lessons available (see ad on page 15.

Tel: 01306 870180 Placesforpeopleleisure.co.uk Horley Leisure Centre 6mths to adult, non-competitive, lessons & coaching. Water Polo, Syncho, Rookie Lifeguard. All abilities. Daily. Term time. Holiday sessions. Tel: 01293 784075 better.org.uk/leisure/ horley-leisure-centre J.G. Swimming Chinthurst School, Tadworth & Keston School, Old Coulsdon. 2+yrs (with parents) and 4+yrs on their own. Term time + crash courses in school holidays (not Christmas). Tel: 07768 432772 jgswimming.co.uk POOL SCHOOLS at Reigate Grammar School, Dunottar School, Reigate & Hazelwood School, Oxted. Parent & Child 6m-4yrs; Group Lessons 4-14yrs.

Term time plus holiday crash courses.

Free swimming lessons for 4-6 years olds. Call for more info on 0845 604 2476 poolschools.co.uk Rachel Wootton Swim School Whyteleafe, Caterham. 2 ½

to 13yrs. Term Time. Rachel Tel: 07956 165618 rachelwoottonswimschool.co.uk

South Croydon Swimming Club Warlingham. 5+yrs. All year.

Tel: 07762 022864 southcroydonsc.co.uk

Holiday special - Days CLUBS & CLASSES DIRECTORY Seriously FUN Swimming School Hurst Green, Oxted.

Spanish4Kidz

4mths- 12yrs. Saturdays, term-time plus intensive 5-day courses in school holidays. Tel: 01293 366016 seriouslyfun.com

Surrey Swim School St John’s School, Leatherhead Royal Alexandra and Albert School, Reigate. 3 yrs to adults. Parent and baby classes.

Term time. Tel: 01737 211160. surreyswimschool.co.uk Watersafe Swimming Lessons de Stafford Sports Centre,

Spanish4Kidz Reigate. Spanish club for kids ages 0-11yrs, Sat morns.

French & Spanish adult conversations classes mid-week eves. Tel: 01737 212677 spanish4kidz.co.uk

TENNIS

Les Petit Bavards Horley.

French classes for 3-11yrs olds, taught by native French speaker. Tel Caroline: 07766 657 459

Caterham & Tandridge Leisure Centre, Oxted. 5 months to adult. Term time. Tel: 01883 344355. tandridgetrust.co.uk

Dorking Lawn Tennis Club

Dorking. Juniors Club Night, Fri eves 4-7pm. Rachel Holton 01737 211 243 dorkingtennisandsquash.org.uk

Redhill Tennis Club

Coaching for members and nonmembers 4+yrs. Tel: 07956 38 35 35 redhilltennisclub.co.uk

Reigate Lawn Tennis Club

Coaching for ages 4-16yrs.

Tel: 01737 760576 pitchero.com/ clubs/reigatelawntennisclub

Fun and Games, YMCA, Redhill.

French language club for 4-11yrs. Term time. Tel: 01737 240954 jdallyn@btinternet.com Lucy Romano Languages

Reigate, Banstead & Epsom.

Language clubs & private tuition.

Spanish & French for all ages.

Term time. Tel: 07767 375074 lucyromanolanguages.co.uk

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Matchpoint Tennis Academy Hurst Green, Oxted.

Explore Learning Maths and English tuition for 5-14 yr olds of all abilities. Centres in Crawley and Guildford. Tel: 01483 447414 explorelearning.co.uk

Club, Redhill. 3-10yrs. All year round; indoor if raining. Tel: 07877 391 005 tennis-4-kids.com

5+yrs. Tel: 07958 57 27 45 matchpointlifeline.co.uk

Limpsfield Club Tennis

and other racquet sports. Junior Programmes 3-18yrs. Plus Junior Camps. Tel: 01883 714079 limpsfieldtennis.co.uk

WATERSPORTS Aqua Sports Sailing, Windsurfing

and Paddlesports for ages 8-13yrs.

Training and tasters for children and adults. Dinghy Sailing, Windsurfing, Paddlesports. Term-time and holiday courses. Tel: 01737 644288 aquasports.co.uk

LANGUAGE CLASSES Petite École de Reigate Wray

Common School. French school for native speakers, written and oral. NEW French classes for children starting this Sept 1-2pm. Term time. Tel: 07726 711862 petite-ecole-reigate.co.uk

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Education Top Tips for Choosing an Independent School Firstly, try and visit the school on a normal day as well as an open day, especially if the open day is on a Saturday and the children aren’t in class. Most independent schools offer a ‘school in action’ open day.

Consider if you want a single sex or a mixed school? There are pros and cons to both. There are several single-sex schools in the area, including Bramley for girls and Priory Prep for boys (see p.16).

Look at the facilities, but remember that the teachers are the most important part of a school so make sure you see lessons in progress and ask about staff turnover some movement is healthy, bringing fresh ideas: too much indicates dissatisfaction and can be disrupting.

Do you want a school that goes all the way through to GCSEs and A-Levels/ International Baccalaureate, or would you like your child to go to a prep school that doesn’t have a senior school? Which schools/ universities do children go on to? Some preps finish at age 11, others take children to age 13 (see Hawthorns p.16) and upwards.

Remember to do the journey in the morning rush hour to see how long it takes when considering a school a bit further

from home, especially if you’re dropping kids at different locations!

When you visit, look at the pupils in the final year or two, as these are the product of the school. If you are shown round by a pupil, ask them lots of questions as you will often get an honest answer - such as “what one thing could the school improve?”.

What extra-curricular activities are offered - are they at lunchtime or after school? If you are a working parent ask about wrap around care and how flexible this is, can you book into after school care the week or day before? Do they run a holiday camp in the school holidays and what hours does it run? Some schools, like Royal A&A offer breakfast club, and pupils are expected to stay until at least teatime to take part in after school activities.

Does the school have an active PTA, and what sort of social activities does it organise?

Does the school offer any bursaries or scholarships which you could qualify for?

What is the communication like with parents? It’s important you know who to talk to if you have a problem or concern. Who is responsible for pastoral care?

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What are the class sizes, are children streamed and at what age and in what subjects? You’d expect independent schools to have smaller class sizes, but this is not always the case. At the top end of the school are they taught by subject specialists?

How do they treat/identify special needs children on both ends of the spectrum?

Enquire about the extra help available for children who are above or below average in a particular subject.

Listen to the Head’s address if there is one, and talk to him or her too. A good school will have an inspiring, enthusiastic and committed headteacher, supported by a loyal and united management team.

Try to visit schools early, as some can get booked up. See our full listings for Autumn term open days on page 21.

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There are more than 30 prep schools in the East Surrey catchment area alone, so how do you pick the best for your child? Here’s our Top 5 for education excellence.

Bramley School Walton on the Hill. Girls only, ages 3-11yrs

OPEN MORNING ON 8TH OCT Paula Burgess, Headmistress of Bramley School, believes that current societal pressures probably heighten the need for single sex education, especially for girls. She says ‘Because girls develop their resilience and maturity at a relatively young age, it is particularly important in the pre-prep and prep years before they move on to senior school.’

Bramley strongly urges parents to consider every aspect of schooling for their children. Unquestionably the choice of school must always be about the individual. What is right for one child may not be for another. Ms Burgess believe that these insights illustrate why separating the genders, particularly in the early stages of education, is seriously worth considering.

Bursaries available. To visit, please contact Admissions on 01737 812004. bramleyschool.co.uk

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Boarding and Flexi Boarding in a top Surrey school for boys and girls aged 7-18. Full boarding less than £4,800 per term.

Priory Prep Banstead. Boys only, ages 2-11yrs OPEN MORNING ON 23RD SEPT AND 15TH OCT

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Gatton Park, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0TD Tel: 01737 649000 admissions@gatton-park.org.uk www.raa-school.co.uk

Priory Prep is a relatively small school for boys, with 220 pupils aged 2-11yrs. This gives them the unique opportunity to get to know every boy really well and encourages a strong school community.

The broad curriculum is delivered through music, art, drama, ICT and languages, with a variety of sports on offer including gymnastics, athletics and fencing. The emphasis is on developing strong individuals with good moral standards and manners, who are both friendly and courteous. Nursery is non-selective, but boys are required to take Maths & English tests for entry to the main school.

Scholarships and bursaries available. To visit, please contact Admissions on 01737 366 942. prioryprep.co.uk

Warlingham Park School Co-ed, ages 2-11yrs Warlingham Park is an independent co-ed school, which is non- selective with no formal entrance tests. Head teacher Mike Donald is keen to encourage all children to experience the joy of learning, via a broad curriculum. Set in green open space with plenty of opportunity for outdoor learning, the school builds on strong foundation of numeracy and literacy and has an outstanding design technology programme, keeping learning relevant and stimulating for pupils.

Children can join the school from their 2nd birthday and progress right though to Juniors where children become more independent and take on specialist subjects.

To visit, please contact Admissions on 01883 626844. warlinghamparkschool.com

Open Mornings Friday 23rd September 9.30am - 11am Saturday 15th October 10am - 12noon Friday 25th November 9.30am - 11am Come and see what makes our School and Nursery so special. Admissions for Year 3 2017 are now open and scholarships are available. Please contact us for more details. “ A hidden gem of a school, traditional but forward-looking, and turning out confident, likeable, happy and well-informed young men” The Good Schools Guide Please contact Su Brailey, Admissions Manager if you would like to attend an Open Morning or arrange a tour of the school. sbrailey@prioryprep.co.uk | 01737 366 942

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Royal Alexandra & Albert

The Hawthorns School Co-ed, ages 2-13yrs

OPEN MORNING ON 24th SEPT

OPEN MORNING ON 29th SEPT

Co-ed boarding– 7-18yrs

With an emphasis on academic achievement, underpinned by a balance of tradition and modernity, the Hawthorns is a happy environment that encourages pupils to thrive. Christian values are at the heart of the school’s ethos and pupils take part in a range of community and charity projects.

Set in the enviable grounds of Gatton Park, Royal Alexandra & Albert School is unique – it is one of only a handful of state boarding schools in the UK. The majority of pupils stay on site, and there are flexi-boarder options available for families who require wrap around childcare, with the option of up to 10 overnight stays a year and after-school activities.

Set in the beautiful Pendell Court in Bletchingley, the school also has fantastic facilities, including a sports centre, swimming pool and dance school, which the pupils take full advantage of. To visit, please contact Admissions on 01883 743048 hawthorns.com

To visit, please contact Admissions on 01737 649 000 raa-school.co.uk

The junior school generally has around 26-28 children per class and learn a wide curriculum in modern purpose-built classrooms. Pupils can go on to do A-Levels at the school, with over 20 subjects on offer.

T U T O R I N G U P D AT E Learn Grow Create in Dorking Opening in Dorking this Sept is a new multifunctional education facility that can inspire all the family – Learn Grow Create.

Building confidence and self-esteem is often the biggest stepping stone to facilitate the learning journey no matter what age.

Entrepreneur Laura Glen-Cooper understands this and has empathy with parents’ everyday hustle and juggle. Consequently, she has started up an alternative concept of Tutor Centre: ‘Learn Grow Create’. Not only do the kids have great fun developing a love of learning on a one-to-one basis, but parents are welcome to socialise in the Chill-Out room or take the opportunity to explore their skills and wellbeing in the Adult Learning area.

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A thriving independent school for girls & boys aged 2-13 years in Bletchingley, Surrey

A qualified teacher, Laura has been a Private Tutor for three years after working at a prestigious mainstream school in the local area. She says: “Private tutoring provides the opportunity to carry out the part of teaching that I love most- the freedom to engage fully with young minds and discover what motivates them to help them excel”.

Learn Grow Create is due to launch in Sept. To find out more, or if you are a teacher looking for new career opportunities, Laura would be happy to hear from you at info@learngrowcreate.com

Explore Learning Explore Learning (Crawley & Guildford) have a passion to help students achieve their potential and be the best they can be. They get to know each child as an individual and help them to fall in love with learning. The goal is to build confident, fearless learners who are hungry for knowledge.

Explore has delivered award-winning Maths and English tuition to over 175,000 children across the UK, and over this summer and have encouraged children and parents to learn new skills together, showing off what they’ve achieved back at school this September! explorelearning.co.uk Helping students reach their potential

Becoming a Hawthornian means… … a happy child who learns from sharing experiences Admissions 01883 743048 www.hawthorns.com

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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 Bramley School Walton on the Hill KT20 7ST Girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01737 812004 bramleyschool.co.uk Sat 8th October 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 Sat 24th September Chinthurst School Tadworth KT20 5AP. Boys 2.5-13 yrs. Tel: 01737 812011 hinthurstschool.co.uk Thursday 6th & Saturday 8th October Downsend School Pre-Preps Leatherhead, Ashtead & Epsom. Boys & girls, 2-6 yrs. Tel: 01372 372311 downsend.co.uk Boys and girls, 2-6 yrs - Sat 1st October & Thurs 17th November Boys and girls, 6-13 yrs - Sat 24th September & Fri 18th 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 Call for dates The Hawthorns School Bletchingley RH1 4QJ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 743048 hawthorns.com Thurs 29th September Hazelwood School Limpsfield, Oxted RH8 OQH Boys and girls, 4-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 712194 hazelwoodschool.co.uk Fri 7th October 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.

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Royal Alexandra & Albert School 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 Tues 13th Sept, Thurs 13th October & Thurs 17th Nov Oakhyrst Grange School Caterham CR3 6AF Boys and girls, 3-11 yrs. Call 01883 343344 or visit oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk Call for dates Priory Prep School Banstead SM7 2AJ Boys 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01737 366942 prioryprep.co.uk Fri 23rd Sept & Sat 15th Oct Redehall Preparatory School Smallfield, Horley RH6 9QA Boys and girls, 3-11 yrs. Call for details on 01342 842987 redehall.surrey.sch.uk Call for dates Reigate St Mary’s Chart Lane, Reigate RH2 7RN Girls and boys, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01737 244880 reigatestmarys.org Wed 12th October & Wed 30th November Royal Alexandra & Albert School Reigate RH2 0TD Boys & girls, 7-18 yrs.

Tel: 01737 649000 raa-school.co.uk Sat 24th September 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 Visit by appointment

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Term Time Hols Court Case When Jon Platt, a father based on the Isle of Wight, took his daughter on holiday to Disneyland during term time, the local council came down hard on him and fined him. Jon took the case to court to challenge the decision and the courts overturned his conviction.

Parents all over the country will have followed the case with interest.

We all know that holiday companies raise the cost of trips massively when the term is over, so the possibility of taking a cheaper holiday in term time is attractive. Now it seems that some local councils in England have decided not to prosecute other parents facing similar fines for term-time holidays.

The BBC spoke to a large proportion of local councils across England and found that many had decided not to prosecute parents who flouted holiday rules. However, 49 councils said they would continue with current policies, including Surrey CC who still maintain that absence for holidays wouldn’t be granted unless there were ‘exceptional circumstances’ (to be determined by headteacher). Parents can be given a penalty notice or prosecuted for unauthorised holidays.

A spokesman for the Dept for Education said: "The rules are perfectly clear - children should not be taken out of school without good reason. That is why we have tightened the rules and are supporting schools and local authorities to use their powers to tackle unauthorised absence.’

Many parents feel that if the Government does not want parents to take children out of school, there should be stronger regulation of the holiday industry. Watch this space!

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THEATRES Little Mix Experience 2016 Epsom Playhouse

HALF-TERM FAMILY FUN ANIMALS OF THE NIGHT

22 – 30 OCTOBER

Epsom, KT18 5AL epsomplayhouse.co.uk Singing and dancing Little Mix style at the Epsom Playhouse.

High energy show packed with Little Mix hits. Suitable for all ages.

10th Sept, 2.30pm.

The Chinese State Circus G Live Guildford, GU1 2AA

glive.co.uk Return of the world renowned Chinese State Circus - a visceral spectacular which takes audiences on an exhilarating journey. 13th Sept, 7.30pm.

Stick Man G Live

Discover the secret lives of our wildlife friends Buy garden tickets at rhs.org.uk/wisley and save 10% RHS Registered Charity No. 222879 / SC038262

Guildford, GU1 2AA glive.co.uk Adaptation of the hugely popular children’s book Stick Man. Packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves. 14th Sept, 1.30pm & 4pm.

Singalong Frozen The Harlequin Theatre

Redhill RH1 1NN harlequintheatre.co.uk Screening of the Disney favourite, with live host, props and dancing!

Lyrics on screen. 24th Sep, 3pm.

The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats The Hawth Theatre Crawley RH10 6YZ

parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/The-Hawth

The Brothers Grimm fairytale presented by the Aitvaras Lithuanian Puppet Theatre.

Performed in Lithuanian (3pm) and English (6pm). 2nd Oct.

Monstersaurus The Hawth Theatre

Crawley RH10 6YZ

parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/The-Hawth

Brand new show from the creators of Aliens Love Underpants. Follow Monty as he creates a whole world of wacky inventions & monsters.

8th Oct, 11am & 1.30pm.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice The Harlequin Theatre

Redhill RH1 1NN harlequintheatre.co.uk Puppetry, music and storytelling make this performance a magical experience for kids aged 3-7yrs.

22nd Oct, 2pm

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Steve Backshall's Wild World - Dorking Halls

Dorking RH4 1SG dorkinghalls.co.uk Wildlife TV presenter, adventurer, naturalist & writer Steve Backshall takes us on a tour of the real life expeditions. 22nd Oct, 2pm.

LDN Wrestling- Epsom Playhouse Epsom KT18 5AL

epsomplayhouse.co.uk Wrestling fans watch out as the LDN wrestlers arrive in Epsom.

Featuring top names Alan Lee Travis & Peckham Playboy Hakan. 24th Oct, 7.30pm.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Chequer Mead East Grinstead

RH19 3BS chequermead.org.uk Eric Carle's timeless kids classic makes its way off the page and onto the stage. 24th October, 1pm & 4pm.

The Chris and Pui Show Epsom Playhouse Epsom

KT18 5AL epsomplayhouse.co.uk Cbeebies favourites from ‘Show Me Show Me’ bring their family show to town. 26th Oct, 11am & 2.00pm.

The Giant's Loo Roll Dorking Halls Dorking

RH4 1SG dorkinghalls.co.uk Look out for the biggest loo roll in the world - ever - as part of this fun children's musical. 26th Oct, 2.30pm.

George's Marvellous Medicine - G Live Guildford,

GU1 2AA glive.co.uk Fizztickling fun and whizzpopping magic for all the family! Adaption of Roald Dahl’s classic. 31st Oct-2nd Nov.

How to Hide a Lion - Polka Theatre Wimbledon SW19 1SB polkatheatre.com Can Sophie’s keep her Lion visitor a secret? Ages 3-6yrs.

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Run Reigate Reigate Priory Park, Reigate, RH2 7RL runreigate.com Annual fun run in the park. New Canon Kids Race this year for Y1-11 kids. First kids race at 12pm. 18th September.

Heritage Open Days

Various Venues, East Surrey National heritage event where historic buildings, churches and places of interest open their doors to the public.

Explore and discover hidden gems in your area. There are dozens of sites open in and around East Surrey during the event, and for a full list please visit heritageopendays.org.uk. Here are some of the local family-friendly highlights:

Birds of Prey Day

Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, KT10 9JG, nationaltrust. org.uk Learn more about these magnificent birds and enjoy two flying displays during the day.

18th Sept, 10.30am-4.30pm.

Westcott Stationary Engine Museum, RH4 3PJ See a collection of petrol, kerosene and gas engines from 1899-1950. Not suitable for under 8s. Open 9-11th Sept.

Annual Sawmill Open Day Norbury Park Sawmill,

Mickelham, RH5 6DN surreywildlifetrust.org See wood craftsmanship at its best, from wood sculpture to weaving. Demos & craft. 1 8th Sept, 10am-4pm.

Dorking Museum Kids Town Trail RH4 1BS. Guided tour around Dorking town, pointing out the weird and wonderful things you mightn't have notice before! Sept 10th, 3pm. Book before Sept 5th.

Dorking Caves RH4 2HQ. Explore the network of caves and cellars dating back to the 17th Century. Runs 10th Sept at 10am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm. Not suitable for under 5s.

Worth Park Woodland Day Worth Park, Crawley

Baron's Cave Reigate, RH2. Discover the medieval tunnel beneath Reigate's ruined castle. 10th Sept, 10am-4pm.

RH10 3DJ Family woodland day with all sorts of activities going on, right into the evening. Guided walks, poetry & music, lantern making and bat walk.

18th Sept, 2-4pm & 7-9pm.

Reigate Fort RH2 0HX. Discover the secrets of this 1898 munitions fort, built as part of the London Defence Scheme. 11th Sept, 11am-2pm.

Please see individual events for prices; most events are free.

Grand Opening of the Deepdene Trail

Banstead Country Fayre

Banstead Woods, Banstead, SM7 3BY bansteadcountryfayre.org.uk Annual country fayre, run by the Banstead District Scout group. Arena displays, craft stalls, tractor rides, climbing, abseiling and archery, medieval re-enactment and Morris dancing.

18th Sept, 10.30am-4.30pm.

Epsom & Ewell Borough Fun Day Hook Road Arena, Epsom KT19 8QG epsomfunday.net Entertainment incl. motorcycle stunts, sheepdogs herding ducks, acrobatics with horses, Punch and Judy show & Go-Karts.

Sept 18th, 11.30am-4.30pm.

The Surrey Game and Country Fair Loseley Park, Guildford, GU3 1HS,

surreygamecountryfair.co.uk Action packed, rural day out for the whole family. Gun dogs, falconry, fly fishing, donkey rides and fun dog show.

25th Sept, 9am-5pm.

Polesden Lacey Food Festival

Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, RH5 6BD fantasticbritishfoodfestivals.com Taste the best of local produce to Polesden Lacey. Enjoy talks, demos and food tastings, and entertain the kids with a mini fair and lots more. 29th Sept-2nd Oct.

Chiddingstone Castle Country Fair Edenbridge, TN8 7AD

chiddingstonecastle.org.uk Family day out with displays of countryside activities, shopping and giant ceilidh. 10th Sept, 11am-5pm.

Surrey SME Open Day Deepdene Trail, Dorking, RH5 4AE, molevalley.gov.uk/deepdene Opening weekend of the ancient landscape and home of Thomas Hope, christened the Deepdene Trail. Visit this heritage trail around the grounds of the mansion, rediscovered and restored for visitors. 10th Sep.

Reigate Caves Open Day

Tunnel Road Caves, Reigate, RH2 9AY reigatecaves.com Discover the hidden heritage beneath Reigate, by visiting Barons Cave and Tunnel Road Caves. Tours every 20 mins. 10th Sept, 10am-4pm.

Bewl Water Dragon Boat Festival Bewl Water, Kent TN3 8JH bewlwater.co.uk 250m course, 16-crew Dragon Boat racers and plenty of drumming and cheerinG. What's not to enjoy?!

10th Sept, 10am-4pm.

Mill Lane, Leatherhead, KT22 9AE ssme. co.uk Open day at the Surrey Society of Model Engineers. Ride on the real miniature steam trains. 9 rides for ÂŁ10. 11th Sept

Horley Lion Donkey Derby & Dog Show Horley Recreation Ground, Horley horleylions.org.uk Have a flutter on the 8 pro donkey races, or watch the dog agility shows. Donkey rides and stalls from both animal charities and local traders also on display. 11th Sept, 11.30am.

Family Event: Dorking Museum Dorking Museum

RH4 1BS dorkingmuseum.org.uk Farming in Dorking: Investigate old objects in the museum and old maps. Find out about our local Dorking hens, with craft activities.

Kids up to age 10yrs. 17th Sept, 2-3.30pm.

Have a Go Archery & Canine Capers Hatchlands Park, East Clinton

GU4 7RT nationaltrust.org.uk Try your hand at archery, for ages 6+. Fun and games with your dog in the friendly competitions. 18th Sept, 11am-3pm.

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The Surrey Hills Wood Fair Birtley House Estate, Bramley GU5 0LB surreyhills.org/events The Surrey Hills Wood Fair, returns to the Birtley Estate in Bramley on 1st-2nd October, from 10am-5pm.

Each year the fair gets bigger and

better yet retains the traditional charm of a rural day out in the Surrey Hills for all the family.

Discover a range of interesting stalls to browse and buy from as well as great local produce and a variety of refreshment stands including a beer tent!

Entertainment is big on the agenda and there’s a host of local bands as well as the ever popular horse and wagon rides and chainsaw demonstrations.

There’s a big focus on families with lots for children from craft

making and animal attractions to theatre shows. Tickets are priced at £10 on the gate & children under 12 are FREE. Tickets can be purchased at the discounted rate of £7.50 in advance on-line at www. surreyhillswoodfair.co.uk. The fair also welcomes dogs on leads and parking is FREE.

Birds of Prey RHS Garden Wisley,

Woking, GU23 6QB rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley Meet birds of prey up close and watch agility displays at 11am and 2pm each day. 1st-2nd Oct, 10am-5pm.

Gatton Park Open Day

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Gatton Park, Reigate, RH2 0TW, gattonpark.com Gatton Park gardens and grounds open to the public. Go on a seed and nut hunt and plant your finds. 2nd Oct, 1-5pm.

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Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre, Lingfield, RH7 6AB exploringsurreyspast.org.uk/ showcase2016 Surrey Heritage will have real artefacts to explore, clean and discover for children of all ages. Plenty of arts and craft activities including historical costumes and it’s all FREE! 8th Oct, 12-4pm.

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Tadworth Craft Market

Tadworth Primary School, Tadworth, KT20 5RR. Local crafters display ready made produce and gifts, and some made to order products that can be ready for Xmas. Come before or after the kids are in bed, no need to rush around! 25th Oct, 5-9pm.

HALLOWEEN & HALF TERM

Halloween at Hever

RHS Garden Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley Artisan woodcraft demonstrations, carving displays and family activities.

8-9th Oct, 10am-6pm.

Campfire and Conkers

Willa the Witch

Denbies Hillside, Dorking, RH5 6SR, nationaltrust.org.uk/denbieshillside Light a bonfire and hunt for glossy conkers with help from the Ranger. 9th Oct, 10am-12pm.

Surrey SME Oct Open Day Families SE

Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre, Dorking, RH4 1BS dorkingmuseum.org.uk World War I: Hear the stories of 15 year old local casualties and make a mini poppy wreath. Kids up to age 10yrs.

15th Oct, 2-3.30pm.

Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG hevercastle.co.uk Creepy craft workshops, awesome activities and a spooky trail in the grounds. Ghostly goings-on throughout half term to thrill visitors of all ages.

Prizes for the best Halloween costume each day. 21st-29th Oct.

Autumn Woodfest

The Brilliant Brain Show

Family Event: Dorking Museum: World War I

Mill Lane, Leatherhead, KT22 9AE ssme.co.uk Open day at the Surrey Society of Model Engineers. 9th Oct.

Leith Hill Fungus Festival

Leith Hill Tower, Surrey, RH5 6LX nationaltrust.org.uk/leith-hill Celebrate fungus with children’s trails, guided walks & craft. All ages; dogs welcome. 9th Oct, 11am-3pm.

The Belfry Street Party

The Belfry Centre, Redhill, RH1 1ST redhillbelfry.co.uk Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Belfry Shopping Centre in Redhill with a street party. Games, music and gift giveaways. 15th Oct, 10am-4pm.

Godstone Farm, Godstone, RH9 8LX godstonefarm.co.uk Annual Halloween half term fun at Godstone, with the return of Willa the Witch, plus all the usual animal antics.

Pumpkin carving, woodland troll, spider shy and face painting. Fireworks on Sun 30th. 21st-30th Oct.

Witches and Wizards Week

Bocketts Farm, Leatherhead, KT22 9BS bockettsfarm.co.uk Fun and freaky activities during Witches & Wizards Week, incl. Quiz Trail, Creepy Craft Corner and Reptile Roadshow. Pumpkins on sale and magic shows. Usual farm activities also running. 21st-30th Oct.

Halloween/Half Term at Denbies Denbies Wine Estate,

Dorking, RH5 6AA denbies.co.uk Take a Spooky Train ride around Denbies Wine Estate on 24th.

Halloween fancy dress disco on 25th at 11am and 2pm, and the Hobgoblin

Babies What's&On Toddlers Guide Children’s Theatre returns with The Spookiest Fairy Tale Ever Told on 26th.

Creepy Crawley Roadshow on 27th and Birds of Prey on 28th. 23rd-28th Oct.

halloween 'pug meet' (yes, dogs in fancy dress). 29th Oct, 11am-4pm.

Animals of the Night

0TW gattonpark.com Drop in for Halloween activities and enjoy a trail around the grounds. Ideal for younger kids. 30th Oct, 1-4pm.

RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, GU23 6QB rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley Bat-themed activities, to coincide with Wild About Gardens Week.

Celebrating night time wildlife incl. bats and hedgehogs with free family events every day. Also pumpkin carving and kids craft. Storytelling on Oct 30th. Runs 22nd-30th Oct.

British Wildlife Centre

The British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield, RH7 6LF, britishwildlifecentre.co.uk Red squirrels, foxes up-close, badger set and comical otters - there's loads to see at the BWC. Birdwatch from the hide in the wetlands or picnic in the deer park. Open throughout Half Term. 22nd-29th Oct, 10am-5pm.

Half Term at Brooklands

Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, KT13 0QN, brooklandsmuseum.com Vintage car rides from 11am-1pm and 2-3.30pm on weekdays. London Bus Museum will be operating bus rides.

Trails for kids and The Big Draw family workshops. Exhibition of entries to the Young Photographer Competition 2016. 23rd-27th Oct.

Half Term at Box Hill

Box Hill, Tadworth, KT20 7LB nationaltrust.org.uk/box-hill A week of trails, games and activities on Box Hill runs throughout the half term week. Some activities may require pre-booking. Check website for details. 23rd-28th Oct.

All About Owls Gatton Park, Reigate, RH2 0TW gattonpark.co.uk Half term activity to discover more about these fascinating birds through games, art & trails. Ages 4-7yrs. 25th Oct, 10am & 1.30pm. Booking req’d.

Frightful Fun at Furzefield Wood Furzefield Wood, Merstham,

RH1 3NL surreywildlifetrust.org/ events Join SWT for some frightful fun in Furzefield Wood. For ages 7-11 yrs. Fancy dress welcome. Booking req’d. 26th Oct, 10am-3.30pm.

Pillage the Village High St,

Reigate, RH2 0AA pillagethevillage. co.uk/ Halloween fun in Reigate town centre to raise money for local charities. Participating shops display orange & black balloons. Fans dress, sreet food in Tunnel Road, stocks, ghost walks, pumpkin carving and

Spooky Spiders, Wizards and Witches Gatton Park, Reigate, RH2

NEARLY NEW SALES Redhill Cheeki Monkeys Baby Sale St Joseph's PNL Centre, Redhill cheekimonkeys.co.uk Pre-loved, craft and small business stalls selling good for babies and children. Free parking, easy access, refreshment and kids entertainment on site. 10th Sept, 1.30-3.30pm

EzeeSport Holiday Clubs

Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Tel: 07862 220857 ezeesport.com Skills, drills, games and treasure hunts. For ages 3-7 & 5-11yrs. From £15.50 per morn.

Girls Attack! Oxted. Tel: 07896

902371 pitchero.com/clubs/ girlsattack Team games and skills in netball, rounders & cricket for girls age 6-14yrs.

Dorking NCT Nearly New Sale North Holmwood Village Hall,

Dorking, RH5 4JP nct.org.uk/branches/dorking Buy and sell good condition baby & children's clothes from newborn10yrs. Also toys, books, larger equipment (incl. pushchairs) and mat. wear. 1st Oct, 10.15am.

North Downs School, Betchworth, RH3 7DJ. Tel: 07783 138348 inspireacademyofdance.co.uk Weekly camps offering dance, drama, singing, cookery & crafts. 3-12yrs. £100 per week.

Sisters’n’Sport Reigate

sisternsport.com Netballs skills and development day camps for girls.

British Wildlife Centre Pip’s Habitats Competition a) Badgers b) Stoats

Bumps2Babies Sale

United Reformed Church, Caterham, CR3 6SX bumps2babiessales.com Sale of pre-loved maternity wear, baby wear, toys, books and equipment. Easy parking and access. Refreshments available.

24th Sept, 10am-12pm.

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Many other local clubs hold holiday activities and workshops. Contact your nearest dance, gymnastics or sports club for latest news.

Wild Learning Various locations,Tel: 01483 424400 wild-learning.net Learn the Forest School way, with den building and outdoor day activities in Reigate, Dorking, Godalming and Guildford. 10am-4pm.

Ages 5-11yrs. £38 per day.

DASH Holiday Camps at Oxted

& DeStafford Sport Centres, Caterham.

Tel: 01883 716717 tandridgetrust. co.uk Varied activities on offer, from theatre to cookery, craft and sports camps. Prices and dates vary, see website for details.

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What's On Guide Camp Glide Wray Common

School, Reigate. Tel: 07449 532326, campglide.co.uk Wide range of activities for kids 4-12yrs incl. art & craft, games, swimming, drama and indoor & outdoor games. Half days from £19, full week £150.

Super Camps Tel: 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.

Tilgate Park Wildlife Rangers Crawley, Tel: 07771

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

Bowles Outdoor Centre

Tunbridge Wells, Tel: 01892 665665 bowles.ac Courses include archery, kayaking, skiing and rock climbing.

Ages 8-15yrs; £55-60 per session.

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Sports Focus UK Reigate &

Tadworth. Tel: 0844 318 1700 sportsfocusuk.com Multi activity and football camps for 4-11yr olds. From £15 for half-day.

Sporting Steps Hillcroft School, Caterham. Tel: 0203 605 1302 sportingsteps.com. Sports, dance and gymnastics camps, 4-12yrs.

9.30am-3.30pm, extended days & half days, from £12.

Futsal Focus Academy

South Croydon, Tel: 0844 318 1700 futsalfa.com Elite football coaching day camps for school yrs 1-11. 9am3pm, £30.

Sharp Sparks Science

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

FIREWORKS AND BONFIRE PARTIES Please remember to be safe around fireworks, and try and visit an organised display whenever possible. Call for prices, if applicable.

Effingham, Tel: 07966 867775 sharp-spark.com Learn exciting science, electronic and programming skills, for ages 5-14yrs.

Centre, RH4 1SW. Tel: 0845 456 3233 fitforsport.co.uk Activity camps for age 4-12yrs; prices from £32 a day.

Camp Beaumont Dunottar

Mega Days at Hawthorns

Hawthorns School, Bletchingley RH1 4QJ Tel: 01883 743377 hawthorns.com.

Ages 3-12yrs. 9am-4pm £31 per day.

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Forest Green Bonfire & Firework Party Forest Green

Village Green, Nr Dorking 29th Oct, 6.30pm. Food & drinks stalls and raffle forestgreenvillage.co.uk

Coldharbour Village Bonfire and Fireworks Coldharbour

Cricket Ground. Friday 4th Nov, 7pm.

Tel: 01306 712580

Holmbury St Mary Bonfire Holmbury Village Green Sat 5th Nov, 6.30pm

Chipstead Bonfire and Fireworks The Mead, High Road,

Chipstead. Fire lighting at 7.30pm, fireworks at 8pm. Small fairground, stalls and refreshments. Fri 4th Nov.

Reigate Rugby Club Colley Lane, Reigate. Sat 5th Nov, 7pm pitchero.com/clubs/reigaterfc

Fire Tech Camps Surrey

Tel: 020 7193 4002 firetechcamp.com For IT whizz kids – Java coding and gaming design workshops. Ages 9yrsteen. See website for courses & prices.

School, Reigate, RH2 7EL. Tel: 01603 851 000 campbeaumont.co.uk Camps from £135 for half-day week.

SCL Reigate, Banstead & Epsom sites.

Tel: 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.

Reigate Parish School Brockham Bonfire Brockham

Village Green nr Dorking. Huge bonfire on the village green with spectacular fireworks display and refreshment stalls.

Stewarded parking in nearby fields. Sat 5th Nov. brockhambonfire.co.uk

Blackborough Rd, Reigate.

Expected to be 5th Nov (tbc). Gates 5.30pm, good for younger kids, with quiet room available.

Horley Bonfire and Fireworks Horley Recreation

Ground. Sat 5th Nov, 7pm

What's On Guide Fireworks at Lingfield Park

Racecourse Road, Lingfield, RH7 6PQ Funfair, great food & fireworks display at Lingfield Race Course. Gates open early at 5pm. Tables available in glass fronted restaurant, with 2-course meal - get the best seats in the house! Sat 5th Nov. lingfieldpark.co.uk/events/

Leatherhead KT22 8DN 20-30th December. Tel: 01372 365141 theleatherheadtheatre.org

Hop Farm Firework Spectacular! The Hop Farm,

Twilight Christmas at Hever Castle - 9th, 16th, 22nd & 23rd December.

Paddock Wood, TN12 6PY. Kent’s major fireworks display. Fun fair, huge firework displays, bars and food.

Fri 28th-Sat 29th Oct. hopfarm.co.uk

South Nutfield Cricket Club

South Park FC, Dorking Wanderers and Warlingham FC usually hold community fireworks events. No details available at time of press, but please check familiesonline.co.uk for your nearest display.

BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS!

PANTOS

Peter Pan – The Hawth Theatre Crawley, RH10 6YZ

Starring Shaun Williamson as Captain Hook. 11th December-3rd January.

Tel: 01293 553 636 hawth.co.uk

Aladdin – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford, GU1 3UX 9th December-8th January.

Tel: 01483 440000 yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

Have you got a favourite fairytale? Find out where you can see it on stage this Christmas.

Booking now open, with Early Bird discounts on many tickets!

Dick Whittington & His Amazing Cat - Chequer Mead Theatre East Grinstead, RH19 3BS 17-29th December. Tel: 01342 302000 chequermead.org.uk

SANTA SPECIALS Cinderella – Harlequin Theatre Redhill, RH1 1NN

30th anniversary panto, starring Chesney Hawkes as Prince Charming.

9th -31st December. Tel: 01737 276500 harlequintheatre.co.uk

Wind in the Willows – Rose Theatre Kingston KT1 1HL

6th December-3rd January. Tel: 020 8174 0090 rosetheatrekingston.org

Dick Whittington - Dorking Halls Dorking, RH4 1SG. 17-28th

December. Tel: 01306 881717 dorkinghalls.co.uk

Aladdin - Epsom Playhouse Epsom, KT18 5AL. 16th December8th January. Tel: 01372 742555 epsomplayhouse.co.uk

Santa Special on the Spa Valley Railway – 3rd-24th December (various dates)

Beauty and the Beast - Leatherhead Theatre

Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, London – 18th November-2nd January Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, with booking now open for all of the major attractions. Get your skates on and book your Ice Skating tickets, the Arctic Adventure in the Magical Ice Kingdon.

The Observation Wheel for amazing views over the city, and be entertained at Zippo’s Circus or Sooty’s Xmas Show.

With over 100 rides, attractions, food stalls, bars and Bavarian market, there’s something for everyone.

Enjoy the magic of Christmas at Hever and see the Castle and gardens lit up against the night sky. This year has a pantomime theme, complete with Jack and the Beanstalk trail.

Bring torches and pop on your wellies to explore the stunning gardens festooned with fabulous colours and twinkling lights. Interact with fairytale characters as you wander along the snowy path, then step inside the Castle to soak up the magical atmosphere and warm up in front of log fires.

On the Castle forecourt you can ride the carousel and enjoy vintage fairground stalls including a coconut shy, swing boats and a hall of mirrors, and enjoy a hog roast, mulled wine and roasted chestnuts. Children will be taken by an elf through the snowy ‘forest’ to meet Father Christmas in his log cabin grotto. Santa visits must be pre-booked and each child will receive a special age-appropriate gift.

A limited number of tickets are available for each event; booking from 15th Sept at hevercastle.co.uk

Santa’s Chocolate Factory Grotto at Chessington Garden Centre – 19th November-24th December Visit the 'Christmas Creations Room' before embarking on a fantastical journey to meet Father Christmas in his ice grotto. Begin with a visit to the sweet shop in the hope of finding your very own golden ticket to Santa's chocolate factory. At the factory gates, be transported to a world of pure imagination filled with the sweet smells of confectionery, treats and a chocolate waterfall! Board the glass elevator to continue your journey into a frozen wonderland.

Trip concludes with a chance to see inside the elves mystical toy workshop before finishing with a personal meeting with Father Christmas.

Always a mega hit, and often sells out early, so book soon! Kids 1-16yrs cost £12.00, adults £3.50.

Your journey starts from Eridge station where visitors will be met with festive music and the smell of hot chestnuts and a roaring coal fire in the festively decorated waiting room. Kids can have their face painted with a Christmas Tree or Snowman before boarding the train!

Once on board, everyone can sit back and enjoy a ride through the winter countryside to Tunbridge Wells West.

During the journey Santa will visit every child with a gift.

Keep an eye out as the train passes through Groombridge for a ‘Spot the Snowman’ competition. At arrival in TW West Santa disembarks from the train for photo ops in the Victorian Engine Shed, complete with 12ft high Christmas Tree. Once back on board for the return trip, a balloon modeller will visit all the children onboard. Every adult will receive a complimentary mince pie!

A range of snack packs can be bought with tickets, so please check website for details. Standard Class Adult £14.00; Child £12.00, Under 2s £3.00.

ALSO BOOKING NOW! Surrey SME Santa Rides

Ride on a miniature train to meet Santa in his workshop. Runs 10-11th Dec, tickets on sale now! ssme.co.uk

Llama Park Forest Row RH18 5JN A simple authentic Santa experience, complete with nativity scenes and real donkeys and reindeer! llamapark.co.uk Wey & Arun Canal Santa Trip Meet Santa onboard a canal boat and enjoy a festive ride along the Wey, complete with songs, mince pies and mulled wine. Various dates in Dec, book at weyandarun.co.uk

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