Families Surrey East May/June 2018

Wildlife Special

Farms, nature & conservation

Holiday Clubs

Get planning for the Summer now!

Parties Directory

May Half Term

Pages of ideas for fun days out Unlock your child’s potential with our expertly led singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 -18 year olds.

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IN THIS ISSUE

P 2 P 4 P 5 P 6 P 8 Welcome to the May/June issue of Families Surrey East, which is sadly my last as editor. This Summer, my neighbouring London Surrey Borders editor Tamar Pearson will be taking over the reins at Surrey East and continuing to bring you all the latest news, views, family fun and fab activities right on your doorstep. It’s been a pleasure running Families in the past 3 years and I feel incredibly lucky to be raising my family in such a thriving, family-focussed area.

In this issue, we’ve got the bi-annual Parties Directory, including some tips for planning a party on a budget. As well as 4 pages of half term and Father’s Day ideas, we’ve got all you need to plan your Summer holiday camps and childcare. We’re celebrating the Spring with a wildlife feature and the regular Nature Notes pages and don’t miss our reader survey on page 11 – just give us your views and be in with a chance to win a family membership to Dreamland in Margate.

Goodbye for now, it’s been a pleasure. Have a wonderful Summer!

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Summer in the Alps

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Au Coin du Feu

The Alps may be an obvious destination for the ski season, but how about a summer visit?

Summer offers enough green (the mountains) and blue (the sky) to set you up for the whole year - and plenty of fresh air to fill your families’ lungs.

With reasonably priced flights from London airports to Geneva then a short drive to Morzine, there is a warm welcome waiting from Paul and Francesca Eyre at Chilly Powder. With the main chalet - Au Coin du Feu - plus two chalets next door, you can organise your own meals, or join the party at ‘Au Coin du Feu’ for dinners that you usually only dream of.

Family friendly early evening meals for the children and a daytime crèche for little ones not quite as active as you, with drinks in the bar for the grown ups – or in the Jacuzzi on the terrace – Paul and Francesca will make you wish that this was home!

For more about Chilly Powder chalets for summer and winter visit www.chillypowder.com For more about summer in Morzine visit www.morznet. com/summer/guide 2 Families Surrey East

Win free car parking at the Belfry Work is underway to give the Belfry Shopping Centre car park in Redhill a £2m facelift. The car park will remain open throughout the 6-month refurbishment.

The Belfry is giving away hundreds of free car parking tickets throughout the improvement works. If you see a ‘WINNER’ stamp on your entry ticket, redeem it at the Centre Management Office to receive free parking that day.

The project will increase the number of wider disabled and parent and child parking bays and electric vehicle charging points will be introduced. There will be new lighting, surfacing and internal ceilings, the car park will be redecorated and the parking bays re-marked to improve traffic flow. The car park also offers parking for £1 all day on a Sunday! redhillbelfry.co.uk/about-us/parking

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News What to do with Teens?

Families is generally a magazine for families with 0-12 year olds, but I’ve heard quite a lot of chat recently about support and holiday clubs for older kids and teens.

Where can you go for support/advice?

Save the Children’s Centres!

It is almost 3 years since I last wrote about the threatened closures of children’s centres across the Surrey (and indeed the UK), and last time – thankfully they got a reprieve. So, it is with great frustration that I am again putting this top of my news agenda.

Many of our local children’s centres are at risk of being closure due to funding cuts affecting Surrey County Council.

SCC is just one of dozens of councils across the country being faced with huge budgets cuts, and are faced with a £100m budget deficit – which will mean less funding for education, children’s services and emergency services.

Every parent knows how vital these local services are – from breastfeeding support, to speech development, parenting advice to help in completing forms for benefits & employment. There isn’t a parent locally who hasn’t used Sure Start centres for weighing their baby, weaning advice or to pop in for a coffee when they’re feeling a bit low. These centres play a vital role in supporting our local families, so please voice your concerns!

Your local children’s centre will have a survey or petition up and running, so please jump online and submit your views and support for your local centre (or write a letter!)

– it will make a difference.

Recycle clothes & home textiles The lead-up to summer is when many of us refresh our wardrobes and replace old clothes and home textiles. But don’t throw out the towel or banish your boots just yet; recycle them and help save money and the environment.

Simply put clean and dry clothes and textiles in a standard-sized, tied carrier bag and visit recycleforsurrey.org.uk or download the Recycle for Surrey app to find out how to recycle where you live.

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Well, your local children’s centre (see left!) can offer advice for teens, as well as younger children, but The Nest in Redhill has recently set up a Mums of Pre-Teens & Teens Support Group, as a safe space to chat through the challenges and help each other with specific teenage problems. The next session is on May 5th, so 9.30-11am, so for more info visit www.thenest.support

And what about teen holiday activities?

With many holiday clubs stopping at age 12, it’s a challenge to fill the holidays for working parents. It’s worth knowing that Better leisure centres (which include Donyngs and Tadworth) offer junior membership for £15 a month. This gets them access to the gym, pool and one racquet court session a day – a brilliant way to keep fit and stay out of mischief over the Summer! Dorking Sports Centre runs supervised gym sessions for 11-15 year olds several times a day from £3.55 session.

Momentum Parkour in Dorking & Leatherhead also run sessions for ages 12+ - check them out at www.momentumparkour.co.uk Many areas in Surrey have a weekly collection for clothes and home textiles while everyone can use recycling banks at community recycling centres or at locations like car parks and supermarkets.

All clothes and home textiles including towels, sheets, pairs of shoes, bags and socks can be recycled.

Recycling them could save up to £4 million a year, which could be spent on other vital services. It also contributes towards a better environment. For more info visit www.recycleforsurrey.org.uk

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Babies & Toddlers diddi dance Party!

2018 marks 15 years since diddi dance, the much-loved national dance classes for little ones, launched its first class in London. To celebrate, diddi dancers & their friends are invited to don their best party attire and attend special party themed dance classes filled with dancing props, games, balloons and bubbles!

Between 4-10th June the regular 45-minute class structure will transform into a special birthday party theme that will be the talk of the tots! diddi dancers old and new are welcome to attend any of the special parties.

Classes are designed to build confidence, coordination, rhythm, fitness, gross motor skills and social skills, welcoming all little ones from the age of 16 months up to five years. The weekly 45-minute sessions cover a variety of dance styles, from hip hop to country through to salsa and rock and roll so every child’s taste is catered for. Bookings are taken in half term blocks and toddlers can have a free trial before signing up.

‘Grannannying’ is the Word The trend of grandparents providing vital, day-to-day support to their grandchildren known as ‘grannannying’ is more widespread than you may have thought according to a new YouGov poll for Age UK. 40% of the nation’s grandparents over the age of 50 (that’s 5 million!) have provided regular childcare for their grandchildren, according to the survey. The vast majority did so once a week but a fifth provided support 4 to 6 times a week. Over half of grandparents said their help had enabled their own child/children to work more to support their family.

But it’s not all one way. Nearly all grandparents (88%) said they enjoyed time spent with their grandchildren and half felt it kept them physical and mentally active. www.ageuk.co.uk

Role play at Godstone Farm

The new Wiglets Play Village is now open at Godstone farm, providing a safe undercover role play area for pre-schoolers.

Replacing the old wooden slide barn, this lovely bright space now houses a vet surgery, construction area, kitchen & ball zone.

Local classes are held in Reigate, Coulsdon and Epsom.

The new area is part of a refurb of Godstone, which includes an To book contact www.diddidance.com expanded indoor petting zone and plans for the café and new attractions coming soon.

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Have Fun in the Foam!

Did you know about the daily term-time play sessions at Leatherhead & Dorking Gym Club? The 45-min sessions are a great chance for pre-schoolers to enjoy the facilities at the state of the art club – jumping into the foam pit, running across the sprung floor and going bananas on the bouncy castle.

No booking necessary – but it can get busy, so entry is on a first come, first served basis.

It’s cash-only, and sessions run at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. www.leatherhead-gymnastics.org.uk

Daisy Chain is a small, thriving and fully independent Montessori day nursery & pre-school for children 18 months to 5 years based in Reigate.

Open all year round Mon-Thurs: 7.30am-6pm, Fri: 7.30am-4.30pm.

Offering FEET, 15 hours and 30 funded hours for eligible parents and carers.

Tel: 01737 242001 info@daisychainreigate.co.uk St Lukes Hall, New North Road, Reigate, Surrey RH2 8LZ

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WALTON ON THE HILL, DORKING, BOCKETTS FARM, ASHTEAD, OXSHOTT & EPSOM E: leatherhead.dorking@monkeymusic.co.uk T: 020 8432 0811

Group discounts for NCT members when 3+ people join together at the same time.

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Time for You Post-natal checks – it’s never too late!

Pregnancy and childbirth, as amazing as it is, puts a huge strain on our bodies.

It can cause us to move differently, for joints to be weaker and for tummy and/or pelvic floor muscles to become stretched and weakened, sometimes leading to poor core control and dysfunction. Sadly, there is a culture and expectation in the UK that urinary incontinence, prolapse, diastasis (tummy gap) and pain with intercourse is just a normal byproduct of childbirth and we should live with it!

This is a long way from the approach of some of our European neighbours who provide postnatal checks from a women’s health physio as a matter of course.

The stats unfortunately show how common these issues are, with one in three women suffering from long term urinary incontinence, 50% having symptoms relating to pelvic organ prolapse, 10% suffering faecal incontinence and 30% suffering pain during intercourse. The fact that these symptoms are so common should never be mistaken for them being normal – ever!

So, what is a mummy MOT? • 1 hr in-depth post-natal assessment suitable from 6 weeks & beyond • Pelvic floor muscle and strength check • Tummy muscle check for separation • A thorough full body postural assessment addressing any physical problems from pregnancy and birth • A post-natal recovery programme devised especially for you, your lifestyle and fitness goals • Bespoke and safe post-natal exercises to improve stability, posture and core strength

Each woman is assessed and treated as an individual in a relaxed and reassuring environment maintaining the highest professional standards, with your needs and goals at the centre of your programme. The MOT is ideal for any woman who has had a baby - regardless of the type of delivery - and will hopefully become the norm, just like the 6-week GP check. For more info and advice about post-natal care please contact Gemma Pilkington at gpphysiotherapy.co.uk

Women’s health specialist Gemma Pilkington is hugely successful at treating these conditions and helping women return to their daily lives, sport and activities with awareness, strength and confidence. It’s never too late to address these issues, even years after having a baby. Working from clinics in Oxted, Sevenoaks and Nutfield, Gemma offers a Mummy MOT to help diagnose and address issues resulting from pregnancy and childbirth.

FEATURED FITNESS, HEALTH & BEAUTY Fit Mummy Club, Reigate –pre/postnatal & beyond, small group training, hiit classes, personal training, holistic core restore prog. 07780 600005.

Curves Gym – Ladies-only gyms in Redhill and Leatherhead. 30-min workouts, Curves Complete for weight loss. Redhill: 01737 769555 Leatherhead: 01372 388588 Busy Lizzy, Reigate – Range of classes for mums and babies incl music & dance, baby signing, yoga and buggy fitness. Tel: 01737 887227.

The Fitness Room, Reigate – Pre and post-natal classes, 28-Day Challenge, Insanity and personal training. Tel: 07961 335881 Legs Bums & 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 Reigate Ladies Joggers, Reigate & Redhill – Inclusive, non-competitive ladies jogging group for all abilities. reigateladiesjoggers.co.uk

Get growing this May half-term.

Activities vary daily Buy garden tickets at rhs.org.uk/wisley and save 10% RHS Members go free.

Reigate Mens Joggers, St Bedes, Redhill - Inclusive, non-competitive men’s running club for all abilities. reigatemensjoggers.co.uk Clubbercise, Redhill, Reigate & Caterham – fun dance fitness routines using glow sticks to club anthems. Clubbercise.com Fitness Academy, Nutfield – Mum and Babies exercise classes including spin, pilates and circuits. Tel: 07870 207 779

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Body Torque Pilates, Reigate, Dorking & Betchworth – Ante and postnatal classes, 1-to-1 tuition. Tel: 01737 765335 Go Figure, Oxted & Woldingham – Zumba and pilates, drop-in classes available. Tel: 07974 374321

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Yoga Ananda, Reigate – Range of yoga styles available. Tel: 01737 222400 Feel Good Yoga, Caterham & Warlingham – Yoga for New Mums and Pregnancy yoga. Tel: 07798 501844 Samantha Hamilton-Stent, Reigate – Acupuncture, Shirodhara, fertility acupuncture and cupping. Tel: 01737 248448 Nail & Body Boutique, Reigate – Spa treatments, manicures, side by side pedicures, spa parties, late night opening. Tel: 01737 242663 familiesonline.co.uk

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Wildlife special We all know the UK is a nation of animal lovers – and what better time to celebrate our amazing wildlife than in the Spring? Families Surrey East takes-a-look at some local organisations and attractions, working hard to bring nature to the forefront, and protect and conserve it for future generations.

Surrey Wildlife Trust goes Wild!

The Surrey Wildlife Trust is an amazing charity that educates, campaigns for and conserves our areas of natural beauty and the creatures that inhabit them.

They currently run 82 sites, covering almost 8,000ha (which is 5% of the land area of the county!). They work closely with local partners and landowners to advise on land management for conservation, with particular emphasis on woodland, wetlands, and heathland.

The SWT have loads of great initiatives, including holidays camps, family open days and workshops, but their #30DaysWild program is one of the most popular.

Do your children love going wild outdoors? Then why not take the 30 Days Wild challenge with Surrey Wildlife Trust this June? Go wild with your child and feel happier and healthier!

26th May - 3rd June 2018

SPRING SPECTACULAR (Tues-Fri) Birds of Prey flying demonstrations

The Farmer Experience at Godstone Farm

Circus skills workshop Panning for gold PLUS

Loads of indoor & outdoor play!

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British Wildlife Centre Pip’s Close-up Competition Here are close-ups of 2 British animals. Can you identify them?

Hedwig?

He lives in a sett

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO THE BRITISH WILDLIFE CENTRE, plus Pip the squirrel children’s wildlife DVD and book. The winner will be drawn at random.

Just email your answers to: editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk with BWC PIP COMPETITION in the subject line. Please include your name and address in the email. Closing Date: 15th June 2018. www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk

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All you need to do is a ‘random act of wildness’ every day in June. “You could go pond dipping or bug hunting, enjoy a wild picnic or create some wild art. Just enjoy getting closer to nature!” says the Trust’s Charlotte Magowan. If you need some tips, join SWT at the Big Wild Weekend on 16th June in Guildford or 17th June in Godstone, or join thousands of others celebrating their wildness on social media.

Sign up for your FREE pack which includes a wall chart, stickers and seeds at www.wildlifetrusts.org/30DaysWild More information is available at www.surreywildlifetrust. org and you can share your family’s wild adventures on social media using #30DaysWild.

FANTASTIC FAMILY FUN THIS SPRING!

Baby goat kids, lambs & more!

Last year almost 7,000 people in Surrey and 50,000 nationally took part in the initiative and research showed that there was a 30 per cent increase in the number of people reporting their health as excellent – and their happiness continued to improve!

Local family favourite Godstone Farm, which has been established for over 30 years, has a great range of birthday packages – with one of the most special being the Farmer Experience.

This 2-hour session can be held for 1-3 children and really gives kids the chance to go behindthe-scenes at the farm attraction.

From animal care to feeding, grooming the ponies to collecting eggs, children can learn the basics behind farm life. There’s also plenty of animal handling, from the bunnies to reptiles, and a tractor ride around the grounds. Learn lots of animal facts to wow your friends and take home a certificate to prove your farmer credentials! The package is available every day after 2pm and starts at £72.50.

For more info about Godstone Farm visit www.godstonefarm.co.uk

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Wildlife special Go Native at the British Wildlife Centre The British Wildlife Centre, in the heart of the East Surrey countryside, is a great day out for all ages and a real natural history experience. It’s home to the finest collection of native species in the country, where you will see and learn about Britain’s own wonderful wildlife; rarely seen species such as otters, Scottish wildcats and pine martens, as well as foxes, badgers and beautiful free-flying British owls. The Centre also boasts the UK’s first Walk-through Red Squirrel Enclosure.

For the Centre’s team of dedicated keepers, animal welfare is top priority and they share a close bond with the animals in their charge. The role is very varied, from feeding the different species with tailored, specially designed diets, through to landscaping enclosures, ensuring they reflect natural wild habitats and provide enrichment and interest for all the animal residents. Other duties include taking care of new animal arrivals and in some cases hand-rearing orphaned youngsters that have been brought into the Centre (a round-the-clock job, that involves taking the chick, cub or kitten home at night!). As well as all this, they must be highly knowledgeable and comfortable with public speaking. During the week, the keepers give talks to many large school groups and on open dates they give half hourly talks to visitors, enabling people to view animals up close and learn all about the challenges that Britain’s native species face in the wild.

The British Wildlife Centre opens every weekend and public holiday of the year and daily during state school holidays (excluding 24 - 26 Dec). Visit britishwildlifecentre.co.uk for dates and details. Check out the competition on page 6!

If you want to find out more about farming, nature and countryside life, an agricultural show is a great place to get close to animals.

There’s lots coming up over the next few months including: Blindley Heath Heavy Horse & Country Show Blindley Heath – 6-7th May sesha.org.uk

A Day in the Life at Bocketts Farm Life as a farmer brings lots of variety and no two days ever the same. The morning rounds begin at 8am, with checking and feeding the animals the main priority. With over 300 sheep, 40 cows, 20 pigs, goats, llamas, horses and chickens to name but a few, this can take several hours and a whole team of people. In the summer months when you’re lucky enough to have dry weather and glorious sunshine, the wet and muddy winter months seem like a distant memory!

With the goats milked, pens mucked out, eggs collected, and horses groomed, the days are filled with a variety of jobs to be done. During the early summer months, usually in June, they shear the sheep ready for the warm weather. They also have to cut the grass and make hay whenever the weather allows, enabling them to build up a big store of food for the animals for the winter months. The Kitchen Garden grows an abundance of lovely fruit and vegetables at this time of year too, much of which is picked and used in the Old Barn Tearooms.

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Cow Pie Blindley Heath – 13th May cowpie.co.uk Surrey County Show Guildford – 28th May surreycountyshow.co.uk The Smallholders Show Ardingly – 7-8th July smallholdershows.co.uk The Oxted & Edenbridge Show Lingfield - 26-27th August edenbridge-show.co.uk

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At Bocketts Farm, the focus is firmly on families visiting, as well as the farm animals. With goat milking, tractor rides, animal handling, pig racing and pony rides, there’s lots of fun activities to enjoy. They feel it’s important to educate visitors about farming and the countryside in a safe and fun environment, so their team of fantastic farmers also get out-andabout visiting schools. The day finishes around 6pm, with all animals fed, cleaned, checked and tucked into bed!

For more info about Bocketts, visit www.bockettsfarm.co.uk Get £1 ofF your entry with the voucher on page 6!

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Parties directory

Top Tips for

a Budget Party Timing

If you hold a party between 2-5pm, you can provide party snacks or treats instead of a meal. Try fruit kebabs that you dip in melted chocolate for a fun treat. Hiring a chocolate fountain could also be a fun way to end the party. Just warn the parents not to dress their kids in their best party clothes!

Try E-invites

Create your own digital invitations to email to guests.

You can also use the free option at www.paperlesspost.com and pay a small amount using various other websites, like www.mini-epic.com. Founder of the business Jonathan says “Our digital invitations can be created and sent in just a few minutes, with no paper or postage involved, which not only saves you time and money but also saves some trees! But what's proving really popular is the ability to download your Mini-Epic invitation to share via WhatsApp.

Look for Bargains

Your pound shop can be a treasure trove of party napkins and decorations. Buy plain paper bags and get the children to personalise them. You could also make cupcakes and get the kids to decorate them. Party favours and entertainment all at the same time!

Themed Parties

Choose a theme like pirates, Alice in Wonderland or teddies for the younger kids and make all the games centred on your chosen theme. Decorations can be homemade – get the whole family involved. Pinterest is a great place to get inspiration.

Share

Split the cost by sharing the party with a classmate whose birthday is at a similar time. Just make sure you agree who is doing what!

Don’t Forget to Say Thanks

Take a group photo of all the kids at the party and print it off at Boots or use an online site. Get your kids to write a thank you note on the back with a Sharpie or gold pen. A great momento and thank you all at once!

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Hobbledown

Hobbledown knows a thing or two about how to throw a great party. It has a fantastic new Teddy Bear Workshop, which you access through a wardrobe!There is also Laser Tag, Archery, High Ropes, Zorbing and more. Parties start from £14.50 per child.

Visit hobbledown.com/birthdays

Kidspace Croydon

Looking to host the best party in town?

Check out Kidspace Croydon - a huge indoor adventure centre described

by The Metro as ‘the Rolls-Royce of children’s play areas’.

Parties include Laser Tag, Teddy Bear Workshop, Classic and our Deluxe Range.Find Kidspace at Purley Way. Visit kidspaceadventures.com

Go Ape! If you’re looking for an outdoor party

this spring or summer, then why not surprise your little explorer with a Tree Top Junior party at Go Ape, Crawley? Your Jungle VIP and their friends will enjoy an hour of tree top obstacles, wobbly crossings and an epic zip wire that’s over 140 ft long! It’s the ideal activity for thrill-seeking children that dream of swinging through the trees.

After your adventure, settle down to play some games and open presents in the forest shelter, which you can decorate in your very own style. There’s no minimum age to do the activity (as long as you’re over 1m tall) so whether you’re 3 or 93, the friendly team at Go Ape will provide a birthday bash you’ll never forget. Treat your mini-Tarzan to an unforgettable birthday party at Go Ape in Crawley.

Get 10% off Tree Top Junior at Tilgate Park, Crawley, excluding Saturdays & Bank Holidays. Valid until 30th November 2018. Discount code must be entered at time of booking. Please quote code FSECY10. To find out more visit goape.co.uk or call 0845 519 2542 to book.

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Novelties, fancy dress, balloons and costume make up Partybitsbobs.co.uk

Party Supplies

Monkey Business

Butterflies & Bows

Lingfield. Helium Balloons, special sculpted balloon displays, themed balloons, room and table decorations. butterfliesandbows.co.uk

Heavenly Sweeties

Horley. Pick’n’mix stand, ice cream cart & popcorn machine for hire heavenlysweeties.com

Reigate. All party essentials incl balloons, party ware, dressing-up costumes, wigs & pinatas monkeybusinessreigate.com

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sculptures of your favourite characters incl Paw Patrol, Ninja Turtles, mermaid and unicorns facebook.com/ balloonsbykitty familiesonline.co.uk

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Entertainers

Godstone Farm

Godstone. Packages incl.

Farmyard Pic’n’mix Party, Dino Party & all-inclusive VIP Party, 1-9yrs. From £10.50 pp. Playbarn hire available. 01883 742546 godstonefarm.co.uk

Party Spaces Banstead.

Pop up marquees, domes soft play and games hire.

Seasonal. partyspaces.co.uk

Ace Airplay Redhill.

Inflatables and marquee hire. Huge range incl aquaboats, slides & obstacle courses. aceairplay.co.uk Party Play Time

Leatherhead. Party rideon toys & games for hire, incl Roller Coasters. 2-5 yrs. partyplaytime.co.uk

Giggles and Wriggles

Reigate. Soft play hire, Thomas the Tank ride, giant lego, bubble machine & more. gigglesandwriggles.co.uk

Bounce 2 Bounce Reigate.

Bouncy castle hire including Princess Castle, Pirate and superhero themed. bounce2bounce.co.uk

Party Food & Cakes

Bocketts Farm Fetcham.

Magic Paul Award winning magician and kid’s entertainer. Make their day with a real live rabbit! magicpaul.co.uk Beanstalk Kidz Themed

character parties, drama and puppet parties.

Interactive stories, parachutes and props! beanstalkkidzparties.com

Froggle Parties As seen

on CBBC! Comedy, magic, puppetry, games & more.

Magic shows from £145. froggleparties.com Fairytale princess parties, incl games, etiquette & crowning ceremony. 30 kids for 90min, £180. bellaprincessparties.co.uk

incl. Princess, Pop & Dino Dig parties. bolinja.co.uk Leatherhead. Homemade piñata cakes packed full of goodies. BoomCakes.co.uk

Blissful Baking

Kingswood. Homemade bespoke cupcakes, cake bouquets and party cakes. blissful-baking.co.uk

All for a Cookie

Leatherhead. Uniquely personalized and deliciously handcrafted iced cookies allforacookie.com

Cheeky Cherries

Handmade party food, cakes and goodies for children’s parties, delivered within 5 miles of Reigate. cheekycherriessurrey.co.uk

Putty Cakes

Charlwood. Specialist cake bakers and decorator.

Sugarcraft retailer and tin hire puttycakes.co.uk

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Packages include farm entry, food and animal handling. Tractor rides & optional extras. From £18.75 pp. 01372 363764 bockettsfarm.co.uk

Hobbledown Adventure

Park & Children’s Farm Epsom. Includes entry to Farm and playbarn, invitations, feast and party bags. High Ropes Course optional. hobbledown.com

Priory Farm Nutfield. Barn hire from £60 for half-day.

Extras incl tractor rides, bouncy castle & archery for older kids. prioryfarm.co.uk

Surrey Wildlife Trust

Leatherhead.

Parties at the private woodland reserve for all ages, including a pirate treasure hunt, minibeast safari or magical fairy trail for little ones.

Older kids can try firelighting and shelter building on the woodland survival parties. surreywildlifetrust.org/ birthdays.

Bella Princess Parties

Bolinja Party entertainers for 3-8yrs,

Boom Cakes

Farms & Outdoors

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Blooming Crafts Redhill Enjoy a popular paintsplatter party, or an adult’s art & crafts and cocktail making party! facebook. com/bloomingcrafts

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Dish Ceramics Studio

Reigate. Pottery painting parties. 5+yrs. £16 pp (min 10. dishreigate.com

Bluebell Studio Horley.

Pottery painting and gift shops. Mosaic & casts. bluebellstudio.com

Butterhill Studios Mobile themed parties: Graffiti, Chocolate & Bear Making.

From £20 pp. 5+yrs. butterhillstudios.co.uk Salfords Party Hire

Venue-based discos, dodgeball and laser tag parties facebook.com/ salfordspartyhire

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Parties directory Science

Orchard Cottage Riding Stables Lower

Leatherhead Leisure Centre Large soft play

Sandra’s Riding School

Manic Monsters

facility with ball pools, crash mats, obstacle courses and car track. From 8m to 8yrs.

Non-exclusive hire from £7pp (min 10). fusion-lifestyle.com

Kingswood. Children’s birthday gymkhana parties on Saturdays. £30 per child. Log Cabin for tea, £30/hr. 5+yrs. 7-12 children. ocrs.co.uk

Look Out Discovery Centre Bracknell. Over

90 interactive science experiments on display and loads of outdoor space. bracknell-forest. gov.uk/thelookout birthdayparties

Fizz Pop Science Parties Interactive

spectacular hands-on.

No-mess, hassle-free parties start from £165 Fizzpopscience.co.uk

Science Wizards Hands-on

fun science parties & goody bags. From £200. 5-12yrs. sciencewizards.co.uk

The Detective Project

Crime Scene Investigation parties. 7+yrs. £175 for up to 15 investigators.

Incl finger printing, white suits & party bags. thedetectiveproject.co.uk

Mad Science Science themed parties, including creating super-stretchy Mad Science putty, slime, or a high-bouncing polymer ball! From age 3-12yrs. From £195. southeast.madscience.org

Animals Fearless Reptiles Handle

snakes, lizards, spiders and huge worms! Educational and fun. Facebook.com/ fearlessreptiles

Crocodile Encounters

Reptile fun with snakes, lizards and a real crocodile in your own front room. 3+yrs.

Crocodileencounters .co.uk

Kingswood Shetlands

Cute miniature ponies come to you! From dress up parties, to teen selfie parties.

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Horley. Pony Parties for able bodied & special needs, incl carriage riding. sandrasridingschool.co.uk

Preschoolers MAD Academy Redhill, Reigate & Horley. Music dancing and games for pre-schoolers. madacademy.com Jo Jingles East Surrey.

Fun-filled pre-schooler Music & Movement parties.

Songs, dances, musical instruments & bubbles!

1-5yrs. jojingles.com

Grubby Bubs Messy play parties for 0-5yrs. Play stations and giant cake smash. facebook.com/ grubbybubs Busylizzy, Reigate.

Themed parties incl Twinkle Ballet, Music, Mini Dancers, Baby Picasso’s Art and Disco Dudes & Divas. busylizzyreigate.co.uk

Jingle Bugs Games,

songs, props, toys, instruments and stories for kids aged 3m to 5yrs.

Can incorporate themes like cowboys & fairies. jinglebugsmusic.co.uk

The Glitter Girls

Wallington. Girls party specialists – pampering, sleepovers, bell tents, tea parties & photoshoots! facebook.com/ TheGlitterGirlsBeauty

Angels n Divas Pamper

Parties. Angel Fun; Girls Scene; Spa-licious and Dreamy Treats. 2hr parties £160; or one-hour mini parties. angelsndivas.co.uk

Miss D Hair Design Hair styling, proms, pamper & themed styling parties for kids. missdhairdesign.co.uk Zoe’s Faces Fairy

arrives and entertains!

Face Painting, Fairy and “Frozen” Parties. 3+yrs. zoesfaces.co.uk

First Class Faces

Professional face painting and body art. 3+ yrs. firstclassfacepainting.co.uk

Adventure & Soft Play Centres

Activity and Lazer Zones Edenbridge. Play frame, go karts, football and Lazer Zone play frame.

Also ‘Build a Bear’ parties. 3mths to 12 yrs.

Manicmonsters.co.uk

Treasure Chest Soft Play Crawley. Soft play, Disco & Laser parties.

0-12yrs. From £9.99 pp. treasurechestsoftplay.co.uk YMCA Parties Redhill & Reigate. Soft Play for under 4s and Sensory Play for those with disabilities.

2hrs, from £125. Weekends only. ymcaeastsurrey.org

Dance Inspire Academy of Dance Parties Dance,

musical theatre or cheerleading, plus party games. 3-12yrs. Your venue. £80 for an hour party. inspireacademyofdance. co.uk

Globug Parties Glow in the dark disco parties with UV, LED and disco lights, face & nail painting, glowsticks, UV bubbles and karaoke. 7-11 years. jinglebugsmusic.co.uk Boogie Monsters

Pamper Parties & Facepainting

Exciting, fun and interactive live music parties with Boogie Monsters - the award winning rock band for children. Bespoke musical packages, from acoustic duo to 5-piece.

Boogiemonsters.co.uk

Juniors Hair Salon

Merstham. Pamper Parties for 5-11yrs. Games, crafts, make up, nail painting & glam hair. From £15pp juniorshair.com

Let’s Explore Horley

Soft play centre, with dedicated party space for children aged 3-10yrs.

Prices from £9.95.

Softplaysurrey.co.uk

Adventureland Donyngs,

Redhill. Designed for children under 6yrs, featuring plenty of slides, tubes, swing areas and other physical play. better.org.uk

Star Steppers Dance Parties Funky themed dance routines, competitions & games.

Boys and girls, all ages.

From £120. star-steppers. com/dance-parties

Active Kidspace Croydon.

Go-Karts, Laser Tag, climbing wall, Make a Bear, play zones. Buffet and party pods. 1-12yrs. kidspaceadventures.com

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Parties directory Lazer Lions Laser tag games around Surrey.

Starting from £120 per hour. Lazerlions.co.uk

Leatherhead & Dorking Gym Club Foam pits, bouncy castle, crash mats & obstacles. From £200 max 20 kids, incl birthday tea. leatherhead-gymnastics. org.uk

Gatton Park Parties

Reigate. From Fairies & Wizards to Pirate Challenge. 3-10yrs. Max 15. 2 hrs. gattonpark.com

Si5 SpyMission Croydon.

Newly launched espionage activity experience where you can play at being Bourne and Bond. spymissions.co.uk Ride the Hill Mountain Boarding Nutfield. All Terrain Boarding - any weather. Covered picnic/BBQ area. 8+yrs. ridethehill.com Adventure Zone Outdoor

adventure activities: Climbing, canoeing, high ropes & more in Dorking.

Age 8+. surreycc.gov.uk/ theadventurezone

Oxygen Croydon. One

hour freejumping parties at trampolining park.

From tots to teens. oxygenfreejumping. co.uk/activities/parties

Springfit

Go Ape

Go Ape Crawley & Alice

Holt. Treetop adventure for kids min. 1m in height.

Price start at £18pp.

Optional party extras available. goape.co.uk

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Hollywood Bowl Crawley & Tolworth. A-List and Allstar bowling party packages available. For 5-10yrs, from £8.45 pp. hollywoodbowl.co.uk

Redhill & Reigate Artistic Roller Skating Parties Reigate &

Bletchingley. 2hr skating party, games & music.

Includes skate hire. 7+yrs.

Call Barry 01293 776266 evenings. rrarsc.co.uk

Gymnastics & Trampoline Parties Redhill, Horley & Crawley. Gymnastics and trampoline parties with fun games. springfit.org

Sports Focus UK

Football and multi-sports parties, including for the under 5’s. sportsfocusuk.com

Athletixkidz

Rugbytots

Sport

Rugby-themed team party games for 2-7 year olds. Maximum group size of 15 children. Includes invitations. rugbytots.co.uk

Athletixkidz Reigate.

Parties for ages 3-7yrs with an emphasis on play & games. 0845 5195591 athletixkidz.com

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Education

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Every activity can be a learning opportunity without a child needing to identify it as such. Your job as a parent is to try to find ways to make the learning opportunity fun.

STEM: Helping Children with the Fundamentals of Education

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By Christopher Cederskog

The next time your child falls, take the chance to talk to them about gravity and discuss why they fell downwards rather than upwards! If they’ve grazed their knees, once the tears have stopped, chat a bit about biology – why is blood red, why do scabs form, how do cuts heal? If you don’t know the answers yourself, call on Doctor Google – he’s always there to help.

It’s not easy being a parent. You want to do the best for your children, but sometimes it’s hard to work out what the best actually is. Education is one of those areas where advice is constantly changing.

If you are interested in helping your kids with the fundamentals of education there is an acronym which you should become aware of: STEM. It stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and it is fast becoming the core of the British and global education system. There is hardly a career which does not involve some element of STEM, from farming to neurosurgery, and it also plays a part in a many everyday activities. This is why it’s important our children can understand its key tenets.

I have always believed that learning should be fun and the popular perception is that the subjects of STEM are anything but. However, science, engineering and technology are particularly well-suited to play and mathematics can be applied to virtually any day-today situation. It’s just a matter of identifying the right opportunities.

The next time you’re baking pastry together, let your child measure out the ingredients and ask them questions: what does ‘half fat to flour’ mean? Let them work out, according to that rule, how much flour is needed if you’re using 100 grams of fat. Get them to count out how many pastry cases were made from that ratio, then work out how much more pastry it would take to As a parent, what double the number of cases, can you do to help or how many pies each family member will get based on the form the STEM current number. Talk about of your child’s tree the ingredients, what they are of knowledge? and where they’ve come from.

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GATTON COUNTRY FAIR FUN DOG SHOW ANIMALS COUNTRY CRAFTS LOTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN ENVIRONMENTAL STALLS

Sunday 2nd Sunday 1st July July www.gattonpark.com www.gattonpark.com 12 noon - 5pm Adults £7.00 Children FREE Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, RH2 0TW 01737 649068

When you’re out with your children, encourage scientific observations: when walking to the park, talk about why the leaves are green or why they fall in autumn. See if your children can spot any mini-beasts and set them the challenge of learning about them when they get home. And when at home, help bring out your child’s inner-engineer by encouraging them to put those endless MegaBlocks and LEGO bricks to work.

While I’m not saying that all education should be done by stealth, I am an advocate of learning through play. The lessons I most strongly remember from my childhood are those that were learned while I was having fun: the Van de Graaff generator sparking as much imagination as electricity; the recreation of the witches’ scene in Macbeth making Shakespeare seem relevant and interesting; the days in the garden, learning where food actually comes from and that there is a point to worms.

Children were born to learn and their brains are busy absorbing information from the second they leave the womb.

If you can make your lessons fun, informal and an integral part of everyday life, then your little ones will learn by osmosis and you can sit back in the happy glow of a good job, well done.

Christopher Cederskog is MD of Wonder Workshop which teaches children coding through robotics and enables them to master critical thinking, problem solving, cause and effect, communication, and collaboration. For more information visit makewonder.com

Comprenant l’étude de la langue écrite et orale.

Programme pédagogique français.

French Classes for all Primary School Children Beginners and French speakers Le samedi après-midi à Wray Common School, Reigate RH2 0LR Contactez-nous 07913 811345 info@petite-ecole-reigate.co.uk | www.petite-ecole-reigate.co.uk

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Nature Notes The Greatest Glasshouse in the World!

The jewel in the crown of Kew Gardens, the Temperate House, reopens its doors on 5th May after a huge restoration project. The project has taken 400 staff and contractors 5 years to complete, with scaffolding the length of the entire M25 needed to remove and maintain over 69,000 elements!

The refurbed glasshouse will now be home to over 10,000 species of plants from temperate climates around the world, and will be hosting regular aerial performances from Cirque Bijou on weekends and bank holidays, from 26th May to 2nd September. The work has been completed thanks to a £15m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. For more info visit kew.org.

No. More. Plastic.

We all know that the excess of plastic making its way into our oceans and landfill spells long-term environmental issues, so what can we do to cut down?

Martin Dorey, eco-campaigner and founder of the #2minutebeachclean, has written a book packed full of tips and advice on what you can do to reduce your plastic-footprint.

These quick 2-minutes a day of substitutes and simple solutions will help you cut down on the plastic your household produces – from investing in a reusable coffee cup for your daily Costa, to doing away with the plastic razors and changing your laundry habits.

The book is published by Ebury Press on 3rd May at £6.99.

Pick up a copy at your local Waterstones or order on Amazon and be part of the #2minutesolution.

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WIN!!! A family ticket to the 2018 Cowpie Country Show Win a family ticket (worth £34) to the annual Cowpie Country Show coming up soon, on Sunday 13th May at Blue Anchor Farm, Blindley Heath.

There are traditional country pursuits on display, from livestock to rural crafts, herding and agricultural comps, to some spectacular attractions in the main ring. See the daredevil stunts of Pete and the Grim Reapers Monster Trucks and Ben Savage’s AntiGravity Bike Show, and enjoy some retail therapy, a cream tea or a dual in the Medieval Village!

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Have an adventure at Juniper Hall

The Field Studies Council base at Juniper Hall, Box Hill, is a fantastic place to get close to nature this Summer. They offer amazing family residential weekends, as well as ‘real’ family holidays which include accommodation, outdoor activities and food for a family of 4 for a 4-night stay from £480.

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Activities include orienteering, shelter building, bushcraft skills and wild art, with evening campfires and full use of the grounds and surrounding countryside, including the butterfly garden and Box Hill’s stepping stones.

every day in June

Juniper Hall is also running the Minibeasts, Mice and the Mole family residential weekends on 25th-27th May and 19th-21st October for families with children aged 4-8 yrs. For more info and to book now, visit field-studies-council.org and real-family-holidays.org

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Agon Sports Caterham & Whyteleafe. Multisports (5-11yrs) and football coaching courses (8-11yrs).

Tel: 0208 6513319 agonsports.co.uk

Belfry Centre, Redhill. Free family activities throughout the holidays. redhillbelfry.co.uk Blooming Crafts, Redhill. Range of craft workshops

throughout the Summer. Tel: 01737 218328

Camp Glide, Wray Common School, Reigate. Multi-

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

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Holiday Camps

Inspire Academy of Dance, Reigate, RH3 7DJ. Themed performing arts courses. Tel: 07783 138348 inspireacademyofdance.co.uk Mega Days at Hawthorns, Hawthorns School, Bletchingley, RH1 4QJ. Multi-activity. Tel: 01883 743377 hawthorns.com

Mini Crickets, Leatherhead, Reigate & Banstead. Cricket skills camp for ages 3-8yrs. Tel: 01737 814399 minicrickets.com

activity camp including swimming, dance, gymnastics and games. Tel: 07449 532326 camp-glide.co.uk

Premier Sport, Tadworth Primary School, KT20 5RR.

Camp Beaumont, Dunottar School, Reigate, RH2 7EL.

Reigate Holiday Club, Reigate Rugby Club.

Day camps w/c 20th and 27th August. Tel 07561 805397 reigate@theholidayclubs.com

Multi-activity. Tel: 01603 851000 Campbeaumont.co.uk

Ezeesport holiday Clubs, Leatherhead Leisure Centre.

Multisports. Tel: 07862 220857 ezeesport.com

DASH holiday camps at Tandridge Leisure Centre,

Multi-activity. sport.premier-education.com

SCL, Reigate, Banstead & Epsom sites. Multi-activity.

Tel: 0845 6445747 wearescl.co.uk

Sports Focus UK, Reigate & Tadworth. Multisports.

Tel: 0844 3181700 sportsfocusuk.com

Fire Tech Camps, Leatherhead. Science, Technology,

Tel: 0203 6051302 sportingsteps.com.

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Oxted & DeStafford Sport Centre, Caterham. Theatre, cookery, craft and sports camps. Prices and dates vary, please call for details. Tel: 01883 716717 tandridgetrust.co.uk

Engineering & IT. Tel: 020 71934002 firetechcamp.com

Fit for Sport, Dorking Sports Centre, RH4 1SW. Multisports. Tel: 0845 4563233 fitforsport.co.uk

Sporting Steps, Hillcroft School, Caterham. Multisports.

Stagecoach Coulsdon, Wild West themed workshop for 4-6yr olds, £85 / Bugsy Malone theme for 7-18yrs olds, £150.

30th Jul-3rd Aug. Tel: 0345 078 0805 stagecoach.co.uk/Coulsdon

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Futsal Focus Academy, South Croydon. Football.

Tel: 0844 3181700 futsalfa.com Girls Attack! Oxted. Netball. Tel: 07896 902371 pitchero.com/clubs/girlsattack

Stagecoach Dorking, Little Performers 4-6yr olds, £125 /

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Summer Holiday Workshop 7-16yr olds, £170. 30th Jul-3rd Aug. Tel: 0800 007 5482 Stagecoach.co.uk/Dorking

Stagecoach Leatherhead, Summer holiday workshop, 4-6 yr olds, £125 / 6-18 yr olds, £175. 30th Jul-3rd Aug. Tel: 020 8394 2244 Stagecoach.co.uk/leatherhead

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Stagecoach Reigate, Little Performers 4-6yr olds, £125 / Summer Holiday Workshop 7-18yr olds, £170. 6-10th August.

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Wet’n’Wild at Aquasports Merstham. Watersports for 8-13yr olds. Tel: 01737 644288 aquasports.co.uk

Wild Explorers, Nower Wood, Leatherhead. Outdoor nature learning for ages 5-12yrs Mon-Thurs 6th-23rd August, nonmembers £40 a day. Booking essential. Tel: 01372 379509 surreywildlifetrust.org/holiday-club

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Forest school outdoor activity camps for ages 5-12yr. Book 5 sessions and get 10% off. Tel: 01483 424400 wild-learning.net YMCA, Redhill & Banstead. Multi-activity.

Tel: 01737 779979 or 01737 362058 ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

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Club News Gymnastics for all Leatherhead & Dorking Gymnastics Club is a Centre of Excellence comprising three gymnastics halls. They are a Registered Charity, for all levels of gymnastics including Preschool from 18 months, recreational gymnastics including disabilities, elite artistic gymnastics for girls, boys and team gym. Gymnastics development is provided for all ages and abilities led by a team of dedicated qualified coaches. Recognition has been achieved at Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth levels by gymnasts, coaches and judges from the club. The club has also produced British and British Regional Champions.

They also hold bespoke disabilities sessions for mainstream schools and other disability groups. The sessions are held in a safe and secure environment. The club is committed to training young gymnasts to develop coaching skills to qualify as coaches themselves, once they reach 16 years old.

In 2017 they were awarded Mole Valley Sports Club of the Year and in 2018 two Mole Valley Youth Showcase Awards were given to a leading female gymnast for Sporting Achievement (who became English Champion in 2017), and to a disability gymnast who was awarded with The Outstanding Achievement Award.

They run classes throughout the week, and is a great place for the whole family to keep fit and learn new skills.

For more details visit the web site www.leatherheadgymnastics.org visit the club or call them on 01372 377718.

Drama, fun and dance at Perform Perform is a unique children’s drama school that has a special emphasis on child development. Perform uses a mix of drama, dance and singing to bring out every child’s full potential. Run by highly experienced actor-teachers, in small groups, Perform classes focus on developing the 4 Cs: Confidence, Communication, Coordination and Concentration.

The Perform curriculum ensures plenty of fun, using a mix of energetic games, catchy songs and funky dances. All class materials are written by Perform, with apps, CDs and videos that the children can play at home to keep the magic alive.

Perform offers no-obligation FREE trial sessions. Visit www.perform.org.uk/try to book a FREE class today at Maidenbower, Reigate, Leatherhead, Oxted & Caterham or call 020 7255 9120.

GoFest runs this year from 21-22 July at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford. Aimed at all ages and abilities, get down there and discover a range of sport, dance, health & fitness. More details at gofest.co.uk

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Theatre & Cinema Sarah and Duck Hawth Theatre,

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales - Hawth Theatre

Crawley, RH10 6YZ. The wellknown tales from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters. 7 May 12pm & 4.30pm hawth.co.uk

Crawley, RH10 6YZ The enchanting world of Sarah and Duck is brought to life in a brand-new stage show, featuring a fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music.

17 May, 1.30pm & 4pm

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Super Hero Dad Day

19-20 May brightonfringe.org

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BN3 6EH. When everyone else is sleeping sweetly, The Midnight Gang gather in the middle of the night in the name of magic, mischief, and memory-making.

Mischief and Mysteries in Moomin Valley - Farnham Maltings, GU9 7QR. Enjoy

11-12 May

peppapiglive.com

Me and My Bee - Hawth Theatre, Crawley, RH10

6YZ. A show about our fuzzy little friends, and saving the world - one bee at a time. A new comedy for children and adults. 19 May, 11am

hawth.co.uk

SPRING Holiday Fun! Monday 28th May to Friday 1st June

Monday 28 May

Teddy Bear’s Train Ride & Storytelling!*

10am, 11am &12noon Bring your favourite Teddy for a vineyard train ride and storytelling. £7.50 per child which includes a chocolate treat / £3 per adult which includes a hot drink. *Taking place on the outdoor Vineyard Train, warm clothing recommended

Tuesday 29 May

Tropical Creepy Crawly Roadshow

Meet Snakes, Lizards, Mini-Beasts, Frogs for an inspiring Animal Encounter.

11.30am & 2.30pm £7.50 per child / Accompanying adults free of charge

Wednesday 30 May

Fancy dress disco!

11.30am & 2.30pm Traditional children’s disco including party games & dancing. £7.50 per child / Accompanying adults free of charge

Craft Activities

available throughout the day from 11am until 3pm Ranging from £1.75

Belfry Shopping Centre, Redhill, RH1 1ST. Autism All Stars will be having a Super Hero Dad day at the Belfry. Come along and join in the fun. 16 June

Father’s Day weekend at Hever Castle & Gardens

an unforgettable journey to Moomin Valley with magical puppetry, an ingenious set, original music and interactive play. Expect snow surprises and plenty of Moomin mischief.

Age 4-7. 20 May, 11am, 1 & 3pm farnhammaltings.com

Edenbridge, TN8 7NG. Classic cars in a stunning location with a myriad of food options to boot – the perfect way to thank Dad this Father’s Day. 16-17 June, NAA hevercastle.co.uk

Peppa Pig’s Adventure

Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2LU Join Peppa as she gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends.

Celebrate Father’s Day – 17th June

David Walliams' The Midnight Gang Brighton Open Air Theatre,

Milkshake Live! The Magic Story Book - Dorking Halls, RH5 1SG. Starring

Milkshake! favourites this all-singing, all-dancing, musical masterpiece will take audiences on a journey through the world’s favourite fairy tales! 30 May, 12pm & 3.30pm dorkinghalls.co.uk

Shrek the Musical - New Victoria Theatre, Woking, GU21 6GQ. The world of fairytales is turned upside down in an all-singing, alldancing, must-see musical comedy. 30 May-10 June

Father’s Day at Winkworth Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, GU8 4AD. Take a Father’s Day stroll around the arboretum. Fathers get in for free when accompanied by their children.

17 June, 10am-5.30pm

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Father’s Day BBQ Sheffield

Park, Uckfield, TN22. 3QX. Give Dad a special treat this Father's Day by taking him along to Sheffield Park's tasty barbeque.

17 June, 12-30-3.30pm, NAA

nationaltrust.org.uk

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Wind in the Willows Farnham Maltings, GU9

Luna Cinema - Priory Park, Reigate, RH2 7RL. Bring

7QR. From the peaceful river bank to the Wild Wood, join Mole and Ratty on their marvellous adventures, along with Badger and Toad. With handmade puppets. 1 June, 2.30pm farnhammaltings.com

a picnic and enjoy open air film screenings of Grease, The Greatest Showman and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

22-24 June, booking essential thelunacinema.com

Alice in Wonderland Hawth Theatre, Crawley,

Hairspray JR - Barn Theatre, Oxted, RH8 0AA

‘Alice's Adventures in Wonderland’

RH10 6YZ. Stunning dancing, much loved characters and super costumes brings famous tale to life in this magical production. 1 June, 11am, 1 & 3pm, £8.50hawth.co.uk

Family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter and romance. You can’t stop the beat!

24 June, 5.30pm & 7.30pm, £7 barntheatreoxted.co.uk

Friday 1 June

Little Red Robin Hood Hawth Theatre, Crawley,

The Gruffalo’s Child Hawth Theatre, Crawley,

Thursday 31 May

Cat’s Grin Theatre Present

11.30am & 2.30pm £7.50 per child Accompanying adults free of charge

Henfold Birds of Prey 11am until 3pm with a main display at 12.30pm Free of charge

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RH10 6YZ. There's a merry mix up in the forest when Little Red Riding Hood cannot be found.

Funny glove puppet show.

9 June, 11am, £7 hawth.co.uk

RH10 6YZ. A magical, musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s award-winning book. 25-26 June , £13

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Outdoor Fun Godstone Farm Godstone,

RH9 8LX. The farm is the perfect family fun filled day out with lots of animals to see including Llamas, Goats, Sheep, Ducks, Pigs and many more plus the extended animal holding area where you can stroke the bunnies and chicks. New Wiglets Play Village now open.

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Hobbledown Farm Epsom, KT19 8PT. 400+ animals including meerkats, otters & wallabies, as well as traditional farm animals.

Tree-top climbing towers, high ropes course and daring underground tunnels. hobbledown.com

Highway Rat Trail - Alice Holt Forest, Farnham,

GU10 4LS.Follow the panels, complete activities and interact with the forest as you head on a journey with The Highway Rat and all the characters from the story.

Pond Dipping - Haslemere Educational Museum, GU27 2LA. Discover what fascinating creatures live in this strange underwater world. For under-5s. 4 May, 10.30am-11.30am

haslemeremuseum.co.uk

Spa Valley Railway

West Station, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5QY. The Spa Valley Railway is delighted to announce the visit of Andy Booth’s historic A-Class Lancashire & Yorkshire A-Class Locomotive No. 52322. 5 May-August

spavalleyrailway.co.uk

Brighton Festival Children's Parade Brighton

City Centre, BN1 1HP. Brighton Festival kicks off with this annual opening parade, which sees around 5,000 children parading through the city in an explosion of sound and colour! 5 May, 10.30am

brightonfestival.org

Gatwick Aviation Museum

forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt

Charlwood, Gatwick RH6 0BT Fast Jets Day at the museum.

5 May, 9.30am-4.30pm

Wild Tots at Nower Wood & Newlands Corner Surrey

Dorking Family Town Walk

Open all year.

Wildlife Trust (see website for venue details). A wonderful opportunity for your little ones to experience and learn from nature. Sessions include arts & crafts, games, exploration, mud kitchens, mini-beasts and much more. Every Thurs & Fri, booking essential

gatwick-aviation-museum.co.uk Dorking Museum, RH4 1BS Be history detectives. How can you tell parts of Dorking are old? Enjoy a family tour and find out about the town’s past. 5 May, 3.30pm, £3

Chiddingstone Castle Literary Festival

Edenbridge, TN8 7AD. A fantastic line-up of authors, illustrators and poets, as well as workshops and performances.

With Children’s Laureate Lauren Child and an ‘Early Man’ modelling workshop with Aardman Animations. 6-8 May

chiddingstonecastle.org.uk

Magic Garden & Storytime Sundays Hampton Court Palace,

East Molesey, KT8 9AU. Enjoy the Magic Garden or join in with an interactive story telling session based on a well-known children’s book. What will you discover?

Garden: open all year, storytime: first Sunday of the month, NAA hrp.org.uk

The Medicine Garden

Cobham KT11 3LU. Victorian walled garden where you can eat, drink, relax, be pampered, browse or learn a new skill. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm

themedicinegarden.com

Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Teddy Bears’ Picnic Abinger Hammer RH5 6QX. Stalls, games, dog show and more in the lovely village setting of Abinger Hammer.

7 May, 12pm - 4pm.

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Pony Rides - Hatchlands Park, Guildford, GU4 7RT.

A truly magical experience with beautiful, safe ponies and experienced handlers.

Children are led on a 3-5 min ride, ages 2-11.

7, 27-28 May & 3 June, 12-3pm, NAA

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Miniature Train Rides Surrey Society of Model Engineers, Leatherhead, KT22 9AA. Enjoy rides on steam & electric trains.

7 & 28 May, 24 June

11am-4pm £1.80 ssme.co.uk

dorkingmuseum.org.uk

surreywildlifetrust.org

Wharf Weenies - Dapdune Wharf, Guildford, GU1 4RR. Activity session with story time followed by outside games and exploration, and craft activity before the story is finished. 18mths+. Every Thurs in May, 10-11am

nationaltrust.org.uk

Bluebell Specials from Sheffield Park Station

Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park, TN22 3QL,. Travel in a 1913 Observation Carriage and enjoy a trip through the beautiful Sussex countryside for full panoramic views of the Bluebells! 1-17 May, see website for info

bluebell-railway.com

Spring Craft Fair RHS Wisley, Woking, GU23

6QB. Browse and buy from a wide range of contemporary and traditional crafts.

3-7 May, free with garden entry rhs.org.uk

May Day Festival at Hever Castle Edenbridge,

TN8 7NG. See the crowning of the May Queen, try maypole dancing and follow the traditional May Day procession through the gardens to wake up the plants for summer. 5-7 May, NAA hevercastle.co.uk

Heavy Horse & Country Show Blindley Heath, RH7

6LF. One of the biggest Heavy and Working Horse shows in the South East. With family dog shows, vintage farm machinery, military vehicles and classic car displays, heavy horse & fairground rides. 6-7th May

sesha.org.uk

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What's On Paw Patrol, PJ Masks & Hello Kitty at Drusillas Park Alfriston, BN26 5QS.

Enjoy a great family day out at the zoo with your favourite Paw Patrol pups on 7 May, PJ Masks on 29 May and Hello Kitty on 30 May. NAA.

drusillas.co.uk

Family Fun Day - Godstone Green Charity fun day with

Twenty20 cricket match, BBQ, live music, ponies and more. 12 May, 12-4.30pm

thechrisbevingtonfoundation.org

The Little Welly Wintershall Estate, Guildford, GU5 0LR. The

biggest outdoor obstacle course for children in the UK with more than 30 challenging obstacles over 3km, involving water, foam and of course MUD! 12-13 May, 9.30am-5pm thelittlewelly.co.uk

Reigate Caves Open Days Tunnel Road, Reigate RH2 9AY. Cave tours include the Barons' Cave in the Castle Grounds and the East and West Caverns in Tunnel Road.

12 May, 9 June

reigatecaves.com

Deepdene Trail Tour

Deepdene Ave, Dorking RH5 4AE. Hear hidden stories of the Deepdene and gain exclusive access to the Hope Mausoleum with Dorking Museum guided walks team. 13 May, 2pm

deepdenetrail.co.uk

British Airways Family Run Gatwick Southgate

Park, Crawley, RH10 6HG. The 1-mile route of the Family Run takes runners, (aged 4+) from Southgate Park into Crawley on a safe, traffic-free route. Young finishers receive a bespoke medal, water, banana and a t-shirt for their efforts. 13 May, 12.30pm, £12

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Brighton Festival: Jacqueline Wilson

Brighton Dome, BN1 1UG. Join Britain’s best-loved children’s author to hear all about her latest book, Rose Rivers, and ask her about her work and characters such as Hetty Feather and Tracy Beaker.

Age 7+. 13 May, 11am, £7

brightonfestival.org

Bat Walks

RHS Wisley, Woking, GU23 6QB. Discover the secret world of bats at sunset by joining this walk organised by the Surrey Bat Group.

16 May, booking

essential rhs.org.uk

Animal Safari - Haslemere Educational Museum GU27 2LA. Come on a safari of the gallery to spot the different animals and then do some amazing animal activities.

18 May, 1.30-2.30pm

Mud Kids - Dorking, RH4 3EQ. A fun-filled muddy trail of ever-changing obstacle challenges, water and mud.

Kids love the opportunity to run freely around the 3km farm-land course to the finish.

20 May eventbrite.co.uk Miniature Train Rides Guildford Model Engineering Society,

GU1 1TU. Train rides on both the ground level and raised tracks.

20 May & 10 June, 2-5pm, £1.50 gmes.org.uk

Birds and Bees Nature Trail at Bateman's Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7DS. Explore some of the nature around the garden at Bateman's on a 'Birds and Bees' nature trail.

Until 20 May, NAA + £3 trail

Festival of Food & Racing Goodwood Racecourse, PO18 0PS. Award-winning food and thrilling racing. Including organic produce from Goodwood Home Farm.

24-26 May, 11am-5.30pm Blindley Heath, RH7 6LF. Fantastic day out for all the family. Enjoy livestock, rural crafts, farm food, competitions, dog show and agility, and an exciting main ring programme with many displays and events. WIN A

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West Sussex, RH17 6EB. A trail for younger visitors to enjoy in the garden this spring.

See how many faces you can find and make your own from fallen petals and leaves.

Until 3 June, 10am-3.30pm, NAA + £1 trail

nationaltrust.org.uk

Hampton Court Palace Festival East Molesey,

KT8 9AU. A series of openair summer concerts in the spectacular and iconic Tudor courtyard at Hampton Court Palace. Line-up includes: Lionel Richie, Paloma Faith, Gary Barlow, The Beach Boys and more. 5-20 June

hamptoncourtpalacefestival. com

Strawberry Fair Food Festival Priory Farm, South

Nutfield, RH1 4EJ. Artisan food & drink festival, with play ground, Discovery Walk and tractor rides. 23-24 June, free entry prioryfarm.co.uk

Great British Woodshop

Saturday Woodwork Club West Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 6JH. Learn a wide range of valuable skills including measuring, sawing, drill, sanding, shaping, assembly and paint. 11-16yrs. Until 23 June, booking essential, £25

greatbritishwoodshop.co.uk

May Half Term Fun

26 May - 3 June

haslemeremuseum.co.uk

nationaltrust.org.uk

Cow Pie Country Show

Making Faces Family Trail at Nymans Haywards Heath,

goodwood.com

Nightjars, bats and evening chorus - Buchan Country Park, Crawley,

RH11 9HQ. Enjoy an evening amble in search of nightjars and bats. Have a go with a bat detector & watch bats hunting over the lake.

25 May, 8pm, £6, booking essential westsussex.gov.uk

Gatton Park Family Events

Wild Families- Surrey Wildlife Trust, Newlands

Corner, Guildford, GU4 8SE Bring out your family's wild side. Games, crafts and activities to engage with nature, fun for all the family.

9 June, 10.30am-12.30pm, £5, booking essential

surreywildlifetrust.org

Family Race Day Goodwood Racecourse,

Chichester, PO18 0PS. A great family day out with traditional entertainment, a fairground, behind-thescenes racecourse tours, trips to the race start and an action-packed afternoon of horseracing. 10 June, from 11.30am goodwood.com

Bubble Rush - Merrist Wood College, Guildford,

Reigate, RH2 0TW. Gatton Park open days, guided tours and craft workshops. May & June, see website for more details gattonpark.com

Birds of Prey - RHS Wisley Woking, GU23 6QB. Bring the whole family to discover all about birds of prey. See the magnificent birds up close, with agility displays at 11am and 2pm. 26-27 May, NAA

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Wakehurst Wild Wood Festival Haywards Heath,

RH17 6TN. The wonderful woodlands come alive with birds of prey, trails, sword making and wood whittling. 26-28 May, 10am-5pm, NAA kew.org

Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians Hampton

Court Palace, East Molesey, KT8 9AU. Meet mad King George III, Lady of the Lamp Florence Nightingale, and more as they take to the stage with performances that promise to uncover centuries of grisly history.

GU3 3PE. 4k fun run with high-powered canons blowing out a sea of coloured foam!

With a t-shirt, medal, goody bag, bottle of water and plenty of bubbles! 17 June, from 11am pth.org.uk

26 May-2 June hrp.org.uk

Whyteleafe School Summer Fair Whyteleafe

Princesses and Pirates Week - Fishers Farm Park,

Hill, CR3 0AA. Join us for a fun-packed family fair with BBQ, games zone, wacky races, tombola, face painting and more. 23 June, 11.30am2.30pm, £1.50

whyteleafe.surrey.sch.uk

Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG. Follow the scurvy Pirate Trail at Fishers this half term, or get dressed up in your best outfits and join in the with the Princesses on stage in the Theatre. 26 May-3 June, NAA fishersfarmpark.co.uk familiesonline.co.uk

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Children's half-term trail - Winkworth Arboretum

Battle Bug Hunt - Battle Abbey, East Sussex, TN33

Love Your Zoo Week

Spring Spectacular Bockett's Farm

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birdworld.co.uk

Godalming, GU8 4AD. Enjoy the outdoors and have fun with the children's trail during this half-term holiday.

26 May-3 June, 10am-4pm, NAA + 50p nationaltrust.org.uk

Leatherhead, KT22 9BS. Enjoy bird of prey flying demonstrations and exciting circus skills workshops. Meet baby lambs and goat kids.

With pony rides, tractor rides, goat milking, pig racing, gold panning and more, you can be sure of a great day out!

26 May-3 June, NAA

bockettsfarm.co.uk

Animal Encounters British Wildlife Centre,

Lingfield, RH7 6LF. Home to the UK’s finest collection of native species: visit Britain’s first walk-through red squirrel enclosure and get close to the animals with keeper talks.

26 May-3 June, 10am-5pm

britishwildlifecentre.co.uk

0AD. Discover the mini beasts of the battlefield! Go beyond the battlefield walk and explore the nature trail. Also storytelling, activities and crafts. 26 May-3 June, 10am-5pm, NAA

Meet Paddington on the Bluebell Railway

Sheffield Park, TN22 3QL. See 60163 ‘Tornado’ from Paddington 2 and meet Paddington himself! With a special Teddy Bears Picnic on board. 25-29 May

Rocket Power - Haslemere Educational Museum, GU27 2LA. A morning of rockets to celebrate the 90th anniversary this month of the first manned flight of a rocket powered aircraft. Ages 5-11.

2 June, 10.30am-12pm

Half Term at Gatton Park

Hever’s Home Front

28 May-1 June

hevercastle.co.uk

Stoke Park, Guildford, GU1 1TU The show brings together hundreds of animals, food and drink, top class entertainment, & rural crafts.

28th May, 8am-6pm

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Reigate, RH2 0TW. Activities include: Fairytale Treasure Hunt, Monstrous Beasts junk modelling, and Toddler Trails and Tales. Booking essential.

gattonpark.com

Family Wildlife Walk - Sheffield Park, Uckfield,

TN22 3QX. Join a ranger for a family friendly walk to see the variety of wildlife living in the parkland.

29 May, 11am12.30pm, booking essential

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Family Fun at Brooklands Museum

Just So Half Term Fun Bateman's Etchingham,

TN19 7DS. Discover more about Kipling's famous 'Just So' stories. Listen to storytellers as they bring the tales to life in the special storytelling tent and enjoy exploring the garden on a 'Just So' trail. 26 May -3 June, NAA + £2.50

Weybridge KT13 0QN. Vintage car rides, Concorde tours, Bertie the Brooklands Bear and a special workshop to build your own biplane. 29 May -1 June, 10am-5pm

Spring Holiday Fun at Denbies

Wisley, Woking, GU23 6QB Join us for the Vegetable Olympics, gardening activities and garden themed crafts every day. 26 May-3 June, NAA rhs.org.uk

Dorking, RH5 6AA A packed week of fun, including a teddy bear’s train ride, tropical creepy crawly roadshow, fancy dress disco, Alice in Wonderland theatre show, and birds of prey display. 28 May-1 June

John Drawbridge Half Term Trail - Bodiam Castle, East Sussex, TN32

Half Term at the Horniman Museum

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sussexpast.co.uk

Surrey County Show

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5UA. Fun trail with John Drawbridge, knight in training. Enjoy the challenges faced by budding knights of old and claim a prize for completing them.

26 May-3 June, NAA + £2.50 nationaltrust.org.uk

BN7 1YE. Have a go at being an archaeologist. Try some digging, handle some artefacts, do a drawing and then make your own treasure to take home.

31 May, 10.30am-12pm, £5

bluebell-railway.com

Step back in time to the early 20th century for half term family fun. Meet costumed characters from the Edwardian era and play traditional games.

26 May-3 June, NAA

Family Gardening Festival – Get, Set, Grow! RHS

Create and Grow: Veggie Box - Squire’s Garden Centre, Reigate, RH2 9RE.

Digging for Treasure Lewes Castle, East Sussex,

Children can choose three tasty vegetable plants and be shown how to plant them in a wooden trough.

28 May-1 June, 10am-4pm, £6 squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Edwardian Life at Hever Castle Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

nationaltrust.org.uk

Birdworld, Farnham, GU10 4LD. Keeper talks, feeding sessions and activities including an outdoor flying display. With farm-themed activities, arts and crafts and face painting!

28 May-1 June, 10am-6pm

denbies.co.uk

Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ. A week of fun including: art and craft activities, nature trail and pond dipping, discover bees, mini-beast safari, exhibit handling.

28 May-1 June horniman.ac.uk

brooklandsmuseum.com

Wild Families Pondemonium RSPB Pulborough Nature

Reserve, RH20 2EL. Meet some of the wonderful creatures who lurk in the watery depths of the ponds!

30 May, 10.30am-12pm, NAA + £3 rspb.org.uk

Colour Glasses and Picasso Art Workshops Lightbox Gallery, Woking,

GU21 4AA. Make your own colour glasses out of card and recycled materials so you can see the world around you in glorious colours. Create your own Picasso-inspired pots and 3D heads. 29 May-1 June

thelightbox.org.uk

haslemeremuseum.co.uk

Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG. Step back in time and experience a taste of wartime Britain in this 1940s event. 23-24 June

Indoor Fun Horniman Museum

Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ. Regular timetable of events, exhibitions and workshops including butterfly house, aquarium, farmer’s market, storytelling and exhibit handling sessions.

Daily, 10.30am-5.30pm

horniman.ac.uk

Storytelling for Under 5s at The Lightbox Gallery

Woking GU21 4AA. Stories, rhymes and hands-on creative fun. 1 & 15 May, 5 & 19 June, spaces allocated from 10.30am

thelightbox.org.uk

George & the Giant Pledge Fundraising Quiz

Quiz night in aid of George & the Giant Pledge, a local charity raising money for the Royal Marsden. Includes quiz, curry and free bottle of wine per table of 6. 11 May, 7.30pm reigatemanor.co.uk

Nearly New Sales Cheeki Monkeys Sale

Manor Park School, Sutton, SM1 4AW. 27 May, 12-4pm, £1

cheekimonkeys.co.uk

Bumps2Babies

Horley. Hookwood Memorial Hall, RH6 0AZ. 30 June, 11.30am-1pm, £1

bumps2babiessales.com

Mum2Mum Market St Mark's Church Hall, Reigate, RH2 0DA 23 June, 11-1pm, £2

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