Families Surrey West Jan-Feb 2011

The really useful magazine for families with children aged 0-12

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Family holidays Volunteering

What’s On

Independent Schools

Parenting Nurseries Parenting Courses with Ali McClure

Girls Jewellery Parties

Author, parenting & education consultant

Behaviour, Consequences and Discipline Wed 16th Feb 8-10pm

a fun & rewarding time‌.

Book a Party with a difference Necklaces * Br acelets * Handbag Char ms * Rings

Understanding Boys Wed 9th March 8-10pm

Beyond the Behaviour Thurs 5 May 8-10pm All courses held in Woking.

Call 07974 855971 Early booking discounts!

Call Janice on 07879 622720 www.pend antm oon.c o.uk

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Drama Class Watch your child’s self-esteem soar with Perform’s unique drama, dance and singing classes. Our weekly workshops will work wonders for their confidence, concentration and social skills as well as giving them the best fun they’ll have all week.

Book your child’s FREE class today. Call 0845 400 1280 or visit perform.org.uk

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Covering Woking, Guildford, Farnborough, Farnham, Haslemere, Godalming, Cranleigh and surrounding areas

What’s in this issue Happy Ne w Yea r to a l l ou r read ers!

I hope you had a restful Christmas and are ready for all that 2011 has to offer! It may be cold and grey, and perhaps even snowy, but our holiday pages will have you dreaming of summer sunshine!

Or perhaps you feel like a new challenge? Turn to our volunteering article to see how you could benefit from giving your time and skills to one of the many local organisations that rely on volunteer help. There’s lots more including our What’s on section which is full of things for children and families to do, especially in February half term.

A packed issue I’m sure you’ll agree, I hope you enjoy it!

4-5 News and Views 6-7 Clubs and Classes 8-9 Parenting 10-11 Family Holidays 12-13 Nurseries 14-16 Independent School Open Days 17 Volunteering 18-24 What’s On 18-22 Diary dates of events and activities for children

and families and Children’s Theatre 23 NCT Nearly New Sales, Half Term Sports Courses, Sarah Hatch, Editor

Next issue: March/April 2011 Advertising booking deadline: 1 February 2011 If you would like to reach over 26,000 local families call Sarah on 01737 558898 or email editor@familiessurreywest.co.uk Families Surrey West, PO Box 2910 Coulsdon, Surrey CR5 3WP

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News and Views BPAs banished from baby bottles The European Commission has finally announced a ban on the use of bisphenol-A (BPA) plastics in baby bottles, which will come into effect during 2011. The controversial chemical is still currently used in some baby bottles sold in the UK, although many brands have stopped using it. There is evidence to suggest it can interfere with healthy growth and body functions, mimicking the effect of the hormone oestrogen in the body, to which babies are particularly vulnerable. “We have been calling for a UK ban on selling baby bottles containing bisphenol-A plastics for several years,” says Belinda Phipps of the NCT, “and are thrilled their import and sale will soon be outlawed across the EU. When you put hot liquids into a bottle containing BPA, particularly as the bottle gets older and more scratched, the chemical can leach out of the plastic and be absorbed into the baby’s body.” www.nct.org.uk.

Thick winter coats can affect car seat effectiveness A survey by baby company Morrck has highlighted a little known safety hazard – that bulky winter clothes can result in car seat harness straps being too loose to be effective. To read the rest of this article and to find out how to get the correct harness tension please visit www.FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk/carseats

Makeover for Busy Bees Nursery Busy Bees nursery in Woking has recently undergone a complete make over after an investment of over £600k. The nursery has been completely refurbished throughout including complete redecoration of all rooms, a new pre-school room complete with a state of the art interactive whiteboard, new flooring and carpet throughout, new toys and equipment for all ages and a brand new initiative, 'Busy Babies' for the under 2's - a special area developed to enhance and stimulate babies senses from an early age. The nursery also has a safe outdoor play and a newly developed rainforest indoor / outdoor play area. The nursery has been rebranded to Busy Bees following the acquisition of the Leapfrog Day Nurseries brand in 2007. To contact the nursery call 01483 797966.

The Bump, Birth & Baby Network Launches The Bump Birth & Baby Network is a group of professionals who all have a special interest in Pregnancy, Childbirth and Babies. It is a is a non profit organisation and was formed recently by local mum Nicky Woodhatch who is passionate about offering pregnant women and new parents support, information and choice throughout their pregnancy and following the birth.

Work opportunities with a gorgeous range of kids clothes from Sweden me&i was founded by two Swedish mums in 2004 and their clothes represent Swedish design at its best – high quality, funky colours and cool prints and they are really comfortable to wear. All the clothes are tried and tested by a panel of children for both comfort and looks.

With me&i, clothes shopping for the kids is a relaxed affair. A me&i representative will come to you and showcase the clothes so you and your friends can get a really good look and feel.

If you are thinking about returning to work or just want to change to a job that fits round your family, take a look at the company’s website as they are currently looking for people to join them as self-employed me&i representatives. For more information call 07725 030 821 or visit www.meandi.eu

One-stop ski shop on our doorstep If you are taking your young family skiing, did you know that there is a hassle-free dedicated ski clothing and accessories shop conveniently located in Cranleigh?

Based in the Astra House business centre just behind the Cranley Hotel on the high street, Snowstorm is a discount warehouse, specialising in affordable ski wear for all the family. Here you’ll find everything from high quality, competitively priced jackets and salopettes through to thermal base layers and goggles. Recently Snowstorm have also expanded their range of affordable but good quality ski helmets. “Now that ski helmets are a pre-requisite at ski schools, we are finding that it makes good economic sense for people to buy helmets rather than hire in the resort”. Families can also buy and sell second hand ski clothing through Snowstorm’s “good as new” scheme. And customers find it a welcome and convenient change to bring the whole family to shop for all their ski requirements in one place, where parking is easy and free. Snowstorm can be found at Astra House, The Common, Cranleigh GU6 8RZ. 01483 266633. www.snowstormonline.co.uk

Local Business Opportunity

Free first aid guide

Tumble Tots has successfully operated locally for 28 years. Due to a change in personal circumstance it is with regret that the business is up for sale. It comes with a successful track record, many existing members, fully equipped van and experienced trained team.

There is also support from Tumble Tots management at HQ to run your business. If you love being around children and enjoy having fun during your day this is a great opportunity.

St John Ambulance has launched an interactive film campaign – Popcorn - highlighting that first aid can be the difference between life and death. See www.sja.org.uk/ popcorn for more details and to watch the film itself. The film urges people to equip themselves with life saving skills by requesting a free pocket first aid guide. Posts and tweets will be appearing at www. facebook.com/sja and www.twitter. com/stjohnambulance for you to Like, Share or Retweet to drive the message further.

Classes are held weekly for children from crawling to seven years and currently run in Godalming, Fernhurst, Guildford, Liphook and Shamley Green. For further information call Tumble Tots HQ on 0121 585 7003.

The Network organised the 2nd very successful Bump, Birth & Baby Fair at the University of Surrey last November and will also be organising various free social and educational events for pregnant women and new parents throughout the year, including social evenings for mums and dads to be and coffee mornings for new mums, ensuring all mums ms and their partners have access to support,, information and a platform to meet other parents.

So if you are pregnant or recently had a baby check out www.bbbsurrey.co.uk or contact Nicky (07900 676719) for more information.

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News and Views Learning to read can be easy and fun!

4 week free trial!

ABC Reading Eggs is a unique online world where children learn to read. It supports each child’s learning by offering individual, one-on-one lessons that allow children to progress at their own rate. It makes learning to read interesting and engaging for kids, with great online reading games, stories, songs and activities, which along with feeling proud of their reading, really motivate children to keep exploring and learning.

The program has been developed by a highly experienced team of educational teachers, writers and developers. The ABC Reading Eggs program focuses on a core reading curriculum of phonics and sight words using skills and strategies essential for sustained reading success. It completely supports what children learn at school and will help to improve your child’s results at school.

ABC Reading Eggs is suitable for children aged 3-7 years with different activities for different ages and abilities - children can take a simple placement test to ensure they are working at a suitable level. The playroom section is designed especially for 3-4 year olds, then for 5yrs+ your child can build on the reading skills they have been introduced to at school. 98% of teachers who have used the programme recommend it and 90% of parents have seen a noticeable improvement in reading skills. Reading Eggs also develops key skills in spelling, vocabulary and grammar.

Families readers will receive a free four week trial! Visit www.readingeggs.co.uk to register your child and quote UKF57AME.

Half Term Fun with Local Festivals ELECTRIC THEATRE: If you are looking for something to do with the children this February half term why not visit The Electric Theatre during its week of workshops, storytelling, puppetry, circus skills, dance and fun?!

Buy & Sell Baby Items Locally Just after Christmas can be as good a time as any to have a good clear out – after all you need space for all those new toys! But throwing away old toys or baby stuff that has more life in it seems a bit of a waste, plus if you can make a bit of cash so much the better. Families contributor Sarah Husselmann says “at a local level, I’ve discovered that www.nappyvalley.co.uk is a fantastic way to sell items. Placing an add costs £2, or £1 per ad if you place 5 or more ads. The website is easy to use and ads stay active for three months. Within the first few weeks I’d sold two of my five items and nearly three months later I have only one item remaining. Everything about the process is efficient – if somebody is interested in buying one of your items they drop you an email via the site and you agree a convenient place to meet.” Joanne Pearce, founder of the site, says, “The best selling items are; Bugaboo pushchairs, Phil & Teds double buggies, Bumbo seats, Stokke highchairs, play pens, stairgates and cots.”

Swim Safe School Based at the 5 Star Cranleigh Golf & Country Club

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Following the fantastic success of the 2010 Festival, The Electric Theatre is delighted to announce the line-up of events for the Family Festival 2011. They have kept all the ingredients which made it such a hit with families last year including the children’s menu in the Café Bar, affordable ticket prices with all tickets being £6 or under and many free events! The festival includes beautiful theatre like The Fabulous Flutterbys, Penguin, Three Billy Goats Gruff and Circus Minimus, a screening of the Disney classic The Jungle Book and daily free storytelling.

With more shows, workshops and events being crammed into the half-term week than ever before, The Electric Theatre Family Festival has, undoubtedly, something to excite all the family from newborn to grandparents and everyone in between. The Festival runs from Sun 20 to Sat 26 February. Please call The Box Office on 01483 444789 for further details or the programme of events can be viewed online at www.electrictheatre.co.uk

t Swimming tuition for children from 3years and adults – both group classes and one-one sessions t Mother and Baby Classes t Crash Courses t Non Members Welcome

Please call 07539 952 135 for details

THE WEST END CENTRE: The very popular half term Children’s Festival at The West End Centre offers loads of fantastic activities throughout the week (21-25 Feb) such as pottery, junk jewellery and Bollywood dance and indian percussion - or have fun making a felted stone creature! There are lots of FREE activities such as the Amazing Art Afternoon, Storytime, Music sessions with the Len Tyler Music School and Willow Weaving with talented willow artist, Judith Needham - these are all extremely popular so please do book early to make sure you don’t miss out. There is something for all ages, with several workshops for the whole family - you can either make something together or work on individual projects, but either way it is a great way to spend some family time together. To book call the Box Office on 01252 330040 or visit www.westendcentre.co.uk

Two-week Free Trial with Kumon!

Enrol your child at your local Kumon study centre between 1st - 28th February and you will receive a two-week Free Trial. At Kumon - one of the leading after-school education providers in the UK, they can help your child to excel in maths and English, and boost their confidence too. Local centres are in Camberley Deepcut (0845 838 8858), Guildford (01483 859396), Haslemere (01428 642863), Pyrford (01932 402737) and Woking (01483 726961). For further information call your local centre or visit kumon.co.uk.

Crafty Chefs • • •

Children‛s Cooking Parties Children‛s Cooking Party Kits Cooking Accessories Cooking workshops/ courses

• Special recipes for children with food allergies

For more details call 01428 648663/ 653251 or see www.craftychefs.co.uk

Contact us on editor@familiessurreywest.co.uk

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Clubs and Classes Perform opens new classes in West Surrey London based Perform Drama, Dance and Singing Workshops started a class in January 2000 with 3 children. They now have 3,500 children attending their workshops across London and have chosen Farnham, Haslemere and Petersfield as their new destinations and are opening in January 2011.

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T They use a unique mix of drama, dance and singing sspecially formulated to bring out every child’s true p potential. Classes are kept small to ensure lots of iindividual attention by their experienced actor/ tteachers. They work exclusively with 4-8 year old children and their focus is entirely on The 4 o C’s. Confidence, Communication, Co-ordination C aand Concentration. They don’t send children to aauditions or castings, but focus on helping children develop their social skills whilst having the best fun d of the week. The theme for the Spring term is Tea o Under the Sea where they’ll be exploring a magical world Under the Sea. Principal Lucy Quick says “We are incredibly excited about opening our new classes.

We have found some fantastic local people to lead the workshops.” Classes Run on Mondays in Weybridge, Oxshott and Mayford, Tuesdays in Bramley, Wednesdays in Farnham and Cobham, Saturdays in Guildford, Woking, Haslemere and Petersfield.

All children are invited to a Free Trial Session. Please call 0845 400 1280 or visit www.perform.org.uk

Dance! Sing! Act! Building on the success of the Guildford Summer Youth Project at The Electric Theatre and in response to demand from parents and participants, local husband and wife team Sean and Anna McNamara have launched the exciting new Guildford Theatre School, an independent performing arts Saturday school.

Offering small class sizes, the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications and regular public performances, the Guildford Theatre School will ensure that each child is set to succeed. It is run by local, professionally trained choreographers, actors, musical directors and teachers, who provide fun filled classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Singing and Drama for all abilities each Saturday for ages 5 to 17. The Guildford Theatre School is based at the Trinity Centre, off Guildford’s High Street.

Co-Principal Anna says “We believe passionately in the pursuit of excellence. We are local, we are experienced performers and teachers and we love theatre!”

Sean explains, “We assert that through application and commitment an individual can achieve extraordinary things. At the Guildford Theatre School we want each child to be the very best that they can be.” For more information visit www. guildfordtheatreschool.co.uk or email enquiries@guildfordtheatreschool.co.uk

JA Tennis Launches Indoor Tennis Coaching JA Tennis have been providing tennis coaching in the Haslemere and Farnham area for the last 10 years are very excited to announce that they will be introducing coaching at an indoor venue in the Grayshott area from January. On offer will be group and individual coaching for beginners to advanced levels for both children and adults. Owner and coach Jasper Allen says “it’s very exciting to have such a great indoor facility for coaching, particularly for the winter months”. For further information please contact Jasper on 01428 654722 or visit www.jatennis.co.uk

NEW EARLY SPORTIES CLASSES OPENING IN JANUARY Sportscoach Guildford, a division of the hugely successful Stagecoach Theatre Arts, are excited to announce the opening of their new Weekend Sports school for 4-6 year olds.

As one of their Early Sporties students, your child can expect to enjoy 90 minutes of sport filled fun each weekend!

Designed with the 4-6 year old in mind, an exciting program of 18 sports in a year and a fun and games module are on offer to ensure your child develops in leaps and bounds in a safe and caring environment. Early Sporties takes place from 2.30-4pm on Saturdays at St Peter’s School, Horseshoe Lane East, Guildford. For more information call Ingrid on 01306 886986.

Suzie has something else to sing about!

Suzie Songtime is just about to open her doors to the people of Chiddingfold. Suzanne Brockett currently running classes in Haslemere on Tuesdays has recently started Friday morning sessions at the Haslewey and is about to start a class in February at the Baptist Church, Chiddingfold. Reservations are purely on a first come first serve basis so with one class running pick up the phone, find out more and reserve your space now. Suzie Songtime classes were developed and are still performed by two professionals from musical theatreland who met in Surrey through the birth of their own little darlings. Suzie says “Vibrant, exciting, colourful, and inventive, yet still using some traditional material, these classes will encourage your child’s self expression and confidence from the very start as well as give all the educational benefits of a usual music class.

Homegrown and priceless”. Songtime venues are Haslemere, Grayshott, Beacon Hill and Chiddingfold. Call Suzie on 01428 644318. www.suziesongtime.co.uk

MORE NEW CLASSES FOR MAD ACADEMY! It was only in our last issue that we reported that Mad Academy were introducing new classes in Merrow Village Hall and The Masonic Hall in Godalming, but now they are launching even more new classes. There will be classes on a Tuesday at Jacobs Well Village Hall and on Friday in Blackheath Village Hall, Guildford - both of these are new venues, plus there will be an additional class at Merrow on a Monday at 10.45am.

MAD Academy classes for preschool children combine lively music and dance, with carefully structured learning designed for the specific age and developmental stage of your child. To book a free trial call Sarah Cox on 01252 790 220.

Tumble Tots is Britain’s leading physical play programme for children aged 6 months-7 yrs. All classes are designed specifically for the different age groups.

We sing, we roll, we climb, we balance in a safe, fun and Classes in: stimulating environment. It is Godalming, Guildford, the springboard to developing Liphook, Fernhurst and new skills in your child.

Shamley Green For more information on classes or parties call Sandra on 01483 417402 or Email: sandra.fishlock@tumbletots.com www.tumbletots.com

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The perfect combination of fun, stimulation and learning for children from 12 months to five years.

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

A music school for babies of 3 months to children of 7 years old, based on the ColourStrings approach to teaching music to young children.

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In Godalming Exploring key music skills, using puppets, a see-saw, a magic box, and many more surprises, the MusicLand kindergarten leads directly to the learning of a string or keyboard instrument.

Individual instrumental tuition is now available. We also hold regular stage productions, concerts and seminars.

All classes, which are limited to 12 children, take place on the Guildford side of Godalming in our permanent premises. For more information, or to reserve a place, please contact Gail Mortley LRAM ARCM, using the contact details below.

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Since 1993 thousands of children across the UK have grown up with Monkey Music. Our unique teaching curriculum was written by classically trained musicians, and introduces music to very young children in a way they can easily understand and enjoy.

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at West Clandon Village Hall BALLET TAP HIP-HOP MODERN/JAZZ Fun, friendly classes for boys and girls 2 1/2 years upwards Introductory offer Generous discounts on multiple classes Qualified, experienced, registered teachers Contact Linda Streat BPhil (Hons). BSc. LRAD AISTD on 01483 282506

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Parenting

Behaviour, Consequences and Discipline

by Ali McClure Parenting and Education Consultant

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hildren’s behaviour…as parents and people who care about children we all know how this impacts on our lives. We also know about the consequences of a person’s actions. Many of us think we have a fair grasp of discipline but what does discipline actually mean to you? There are many different definitions but for me the most important aspect of discipline is that discipline goes hand in hand with learning, (just as the disciples in biblical times learned from Jesus.)

I have a question for you… how often, when a child has behaved inappropriately, does the exchange that follows actually take that opportunity to help them to learn. How often does it help the child to question their own behaviour and lay the paths for a more appropriate action next time? I’m not talking about the old fashioned, often harsh, kind of teaching and learning as represented by phrases such as: ‘That’ll teach them’ or ‘He’ll soon learn’. I’m talking about discipline that helps a child to see the consequences of their action, their impact on others and ways that this action may be avoided or amended for a more positive outcome in the future.

If we imagine ourselves alongside our child, guiding them and supporting them then our response to their behaviour will be just that.

It will be guiding and supporting.

Yes, we do need to be firm and consistent.

There are certainly times when ‘no’ has to mean ‘no’ and it is important that

children understand, especially where safety is concerned. However, there are also times when it works better to be a little less authoritarian and hold back from being judgemental. We can work with the child to help them reflect on their behaviour and to agree an appropriate consequence.

Wherever possible consequences should be matched to the misdemeanour, after all that’s the way it works in real life; If you break something it is down to you to repair it. If you lose something it is your responsibility to replace it, or to go without, if you make a mess you have to clear it up.

On the other hand, if you work hard at something the result can make you and others feel proud and usually to lead to positive outcomes. As our children mature, with our help, they learn about these consequences and therefore learn to think a little more and take a little more care before they act. These things may seem like a tall order if your child is still quite young but with caring respectful discipline, over time, this really can happen.

One thing we need to be sure of, especially if we have younger children, is that we are not expecting our child to do something that they are not yet ready for. Just because the other children in the toddler group can pour blackcurrant juice without spilling or most of the children in their class can make a beautiful, home-made card without sticking it to their clothes does not necessarily mean that your child is being disobedient if these things do not fall naturally into their skill set. We need to help youngsters by building in success and praising them when they make steps towards these challenging tasks, however small. We need to avoid the temptation to compare them with others and focus in on celebrating what our child is good at.

We most certainly must avoid humiliating them in front of others. All this will help them build greater confidence and self-esteem which in turn will result in their needing to behave in ways that demand our negative attention less frequently.

For happier times together we need to think of: Realistic…Choose which BEHAVIOURS are important for us to address Results…Be sure the CONSEQUENCES are appropriate and linked to the actions Respect… In DISCIPLINE, know that every encounter with our child shows respect and is an opportunity to learn, for them and for us!

Ali McClure is an experienced Parenting and Education Consultant and mother of three children. Her book ‘Making it Better for Boys’ has been widely acclaimed by parents, teachers and early years practitioners. She offers training days and consultancy for schools and children’s settings and one to one parent coaching. Ali’s work inspires and empowers those who care about children, emphasising enjoyment and positive relationships for their learning and future.

The course ‘Behaviour Consequences and Discipline’ is being run for parents and carers on Wednesday 16th February 2011 from 8pm to 10pm in Woking.

‘Understanding Boys’ is on Wednesday 9th March 2011. 1 Each course costs £21 with discount for early booking.

For further information or to book a place contact Ali at alimcclure@hotmail.com or call 07974 855971.

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So how does it work?

Neuro is the bit in our head, the self talk, the

limiting beliefs such as ‘I can’t….’ and the way we think and feel about what we experience.

Linguistic is what we say, our communication

patterns.

NLP offers us the opportunity to show children by our own behaviour how to overcome setbacks and limiting beliefs, access our strengths and skills and apply them to where we need them and how to get on with people from all walks of life.

regardless of whether or not they serve us well.

What does it offer to us as parents?

From birth our babies mimic us and we them. We make faces at each other, make funny noises and movements with our hands to encourage them to respond and connect with us. As they get older they copy other things we do, mannerisms and expressions.

They learn what your approval looks, sounds and feels like and they want to get it because this gives us both a warm feeling. They naturally match us and this is a learning process. When they can’t do something, they don’t give up, they have another go and eventually they all walk, talk and eat as we do.

We can use this natural process to build our parenting skills because we are the ‘model’ for our children.

What they do and say they have seen in us so when they do something we don’t like the question is, how do we do this ourselves? What could we do differently that would show them what behaviour we do want from them?

Children naturally learn from feedback and don’t feel a failure when they fall over as they learn to walk and yet we have teenagers who have no confidence.

So what happens between babyhood and teenage years that changes their response to setbacks?

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How can we use NLP as parents?

NLP has a number of very useful ‘ground rules’ that if we apply ourselves, we will be leading by example. Here are a few of them.

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NLP or Neuro Linguistic Programming has been used in Industry for leadership and management training for many years and is now being adopted by parents all over the world to help them build parenting skills.

Surely if it has been successful in business for building confidence, rapport, negotiating skills and conflict resolution then we need it as parents too!

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If you always do what you’ve always done you will always get what you’ve always got – in other words, if you aren’t getting the result you want, do something different.

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You have all the resources you need – whatever skill you need now you have either in the past or in another area of your life, so we need to find it and use it now. If you really don’t believe you have the skill, find someone who does, and copy it.

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There is no failure only feedback – setbacks are there to learn from so next time you do something different.

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The map is not the territory – how you see the world is unique to you and based on your experiences, values and beliefs. Be curious about other people’s map in order to build rapport and connect with them.

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The person with the most flexibility controls the system – this means that if you exercise choice as to how you respond then you are more likely to achieve your desirable outcome.

Knowledge of NLP internal representations (Visual Auditory and Kinaesthetic) as well as the personality types enables you to match and connect with the other person and give you the opportunity to influence them.

Judy Bartkowiak is an NLP therapist based at The Sunshine Clinic, Send, Woking. You can make an appointment with her on 01628 660618. She is also the author of Teach Yourself: Be a happier parent with NLP and a series of NLP workbooks for the family called Engaging NLP (NLP for Parents, NLP for Children, NLP Back to Work, NLP for New Mums, NLP for Teachers). She has also written NLP for the 11plus. All her books are available via Amazon or from her website www.engagingnlp.com

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Holidays

Family Holidays Self catering can often be the best option when holidaying with children. Many holiday providers are realising that this is what parents want and providing properties with everything you need to make it a fun and easy holiday - from baby equipment to children’s entertainment. Here is a selection of truly family friendly holiday options.

Libbear Barton - Devon Libbear Barton is an idyllic small country estate located in North Devon, with a range of award winning self catering accommodation and superb leisure facilities on site. There is a large luxury 5 star farmhouse (sleeping up to 14, plus cots, in 6 bedrooms) and three self-catering holiday cottages, (each sleeping 8 people, plus cots), all located in a breath taking location of a private woodland. The cottages are themed around the Wind in The Willows and all have their own distinctive characters. Libbear Barton also includes a well equipped gym, large indoor swimming pool, sauna, games room, a private woodland, picnic areas, children’s play area and a well-stocked fishing lake.

Owner Debbie Cousins says “We know what it’s like having to pack ‘everything’ for the little ones in the family, so we decided to make Libbear Barton one of the top baby friendly facilities in the UK. Each of the cottages & farmhouse contain strollers, high chairs, sterilising equipment, cots, play pens, stair gates and a range of other infant equipment needed to ensure that everyone has a wonderful holiday.”

The surrounding area, like the accommodation has plenty on offer for everyone. Those looking to spend a day or two at the beach won’t be disappointed with the stunning coast of North Devon and Cornwall within 30 minutes drive with plenty to choose from including fantastic sandy beaches and hidden coves. Visit www.FamilyFriendlyDevon.com or call 0791 809 0081.

La Garenne - France “The kids have fun and parents can relax and enjoy the peace. This is what La Garenne is all about” says owner Dorte. In the Charente Maritime region of France, La Garenne consists of 6 stylish gites fully equipped for a fantastic family holiday .

What makes this place so special is the setup of all the gites and the safety within the walled garden. Each of the gites has a patio facing the communal walled garden with toys, fully fenced swimming pool, climbing tree, tree swings, slides and trampoline. There is also a small heated toddler and baby pool. Children have freedom to run around and have fun while parents have a chance to relax and enjoy the sun, a book and good food. There are lots of activities at La Garenne such as a kids club for the over 3’s, pottery painting classes and welcome BBQ. You can also book babysitting if you want to go out. Arrivals meal can be ordered and three evenings a week you can order a delicious 3 course meal to enjoy while the children play or are safely tucked up in bed. The weather is warm throughout May to October as this region is the second sunniest in France.

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Aztec Villas - cyprus Aztec Villas have wonderful villas and apartments in Cyprus that give you everything you’re ever going to need on a family holiday. There are several properties in the family friendly resort of Pernera which has everything on your doorstep – cafes, restaurants, beaches, a water park, snorkeling, boat trips – so you won’t necessarily need to hire a car. The sandy bays are perfect for families and there’s lots of shallow water for younger ones to paddle in. Aztec Villas visit every property they have on their website and make sure the villas are stocked with everything families with kids need. Here is what one family said about Aztec Villas “I am always dubious when I book anything over the internet but the whole experience of booking through Aztec Villas was a dream. All of the information was accurate. The villa was as per the picture(s) and the service provided by the villa representatives, out in Cyprus, could not have been more helpful and courteous. We will definitely use your company again”. Nick and family, August 2010. For more information, see www.aztecvillas.com.

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Bookings for you - italy

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If you’re looking for a place to holiday in 2011, then Lake Maggiore in the Italian Lakes is one of Italy’s best kept secrets, with it’s Mediterranean-like climate there are an array of activities to enjoy whether it’s a spot of sightseeing around the lake or a train ride into Milan. On the lake itself there are some great beaches, plenty of watersports to enjoy as well as lots of paths for walking.

Having holidayed there many times with two young children, Jo, the founder of Bookings For You, can also guarantee it’s a great family destination. “During the Summer, we spend most days at either a lido or in Vallemaggia where there are some great beaches along the river. The lido at Locarno is superb with seven swimming pools, water chutes and diving boards.” says Jo, adding “There are also some great family excursions to enjoy whether it’s a few hours go-karting, a visit to a chocolate factory, a drive round a safari park or a day at the waterpark. Our children just love it.”

With so many fantastic holidays on Lake Maggiore under her belt and with her passion for everything Italian, Jo set up Bookings For You last year. Priding itself on it’s local knowledge and customer service levels, the Haslemere based company sources beautiful villas and apartments in this wonderful area of Italy, allowing others to enjoy the area as much as Jo does. The properties sleep from 2 to 16 guests, catering for every party size, taste and budget. Readers of Families can get up to 10% discount on selected properties. Just quote ‘SURREYWEST’ when making an enquiry.

recommended family holidays - UK, France, cyprus Recommended Family Holidays offer family friendly self catering properties in France, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Cyprus that are recommended by other mums and dads. There’s a choice of hundreds of properties that are recommended by families who have been there and experienced them.

There are lots of different categories you can search by, such as if there is a pool or catering service, or you could check out their top 25 family friendly places to stay - these are the most highly recommended family friendly self-catering properties across their whole website. One of these is Clydey Cottages, Pembrokeshire in Wales (pictured) which offers award winning family holiday accommodation set in 68 acres with indoor heated swimming pool, games room, gym, hot tub and a catering service.

The owners of the properties they feature welcome families and many properties have a number of facilities to make your holiday more enjoyable such as a pool, kids club, babysitting service or in-house catering. There is a Quarterly Prize draw for all genuine enquiries sent to the property owners the prize is a £50 voucher towards your next family holiday with one of their holiday cottage owners (conditions apply – see www.recommendedfamilyholidays.co.uk for details).

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We have thought of it all for you: • Enclosed large pool and heated toddler pool • Babysitting evening and day time (qualified staff) • Kids club ( 3’s +), pottery painting classes • Under 5’s garden play blanket with toys, games and books • Arrivals meal and 3 course cuisine • All equipment available • Playground in walled safe garden For further information visit www.livingfrance.org email: dorte@triliving.co.uk

Joanna Moorhead gives us some tips on how to save on your family holiday Bargain-hunt: There are bargains around on the holiday front this year...and as usual, the trick is either to book well ahead, or to wait until the very last minute.

Holiday with another family: This can make your outlay a lot cheaper, because the costs will be divided in two. The cheapest thing to do is stay in the UK or to go to France or somewhere else by ferry, since that’s the cheapest way to travel.

Look for bargains like La Blanchere in the Vendee region of France – it’s a four-bed farmhouse set in a twoacre garden with a games barn and an above-ground swimming pool.

It’s available for just £700 a week in high season – so for two families sharing, that’s quite a bargain. For more information, see http://www. recommendedfamilyholidays.com/ top25places.shtml

Go somewhere unfashionable: For 2011, for example, Mexico isn’t looking like the hottest holiday destination – but I was there last summer with my family for a fortnight, and though Mexico is a country with problems, those problems are light years away from your all-inclusive hotel on the Yucatan peninsula. We stayed at Club Med in Cancun, which was superlative – it’s got the best position on the Cancun holiday strip, it’s well away from the business of the town, the food is delicious and even our older children enjoyed the teen hang-out.

Plus there’s watersports, children’s clubs and childcare, pretty views and a great beach. For us, Mexico was a family holiday of a lifetime and given that the Yucatan is packed with allinclusive hotels, and that it’s not had a great press of late, it should be a great place to get a lot more for your (considerable) outlay in summer 2011.

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Nurseries

By Robina Cowan

Apart from you of course, do nurseries offer the best childcare? That depends on what would suit your child – and finding a good nursery. If your child would thrive on the constant stimulation of other children and adults they trust, using a wide range of toys and outdoor facilities then the answer is probably yes. Other advantages include year-round care and the experience of qualified staff, which can be particularly reassuring for first-time parents.

the pros:

the pros:

* Some parents feel uneasy about leaving their baby in sole care, no matter how well-qualified that person is. It’s reassuring to know that nursery staff can safely take breaks, and that you are covered if a member of staff is off sick.

* Often smaller scale with a personal touch, and the nursery head is usually involved in the running of the school.

* Consistency - your child can stay in the same environment from the day you go back to work until they start school.

* Some offer wrap-around care but are generally open only for school hours so you will need help to pick up and collect if you are at work.

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* Social environment - children who attend nursery can find it easier to settle into school routines when they join reception classes.

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Nurseries with the best reputations tend to be hot property, and baby units are more scarce than places for 2-5 year-olds, so start looking well ahead of the time you’ll need a place, and join a waiting list if necessary. Some mothers start while they are still pregnant; others wait until their child is a babe in arms and they have a better idea of what they need.

If you don’t know of any local nurseries, try our advertisers - they’re here because they want you to know about them. Otherwise, the Families Information Service can supply a list of registered childcarers in your area by phone on 0800 2346 346 and online at www.direct.gov.uk/childcare.

There is also a list of nurseries and pre-schools at www.FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk/nurseries

your r chil ld’s s nee eds Once you’ve drawn up a shortlist of the nurseries you are considering, go and look around and ask lots of questions to see if they would suit your child. Although all nurseries follow Ofsted government guidelines, there is room for interpretation in the way the childcare and learning are delivered. For example, private nurseries might serve organic, freshly cooked meals or include additional activities such as dancing, French and outings.

Consider issues such as your child’s daily routine (nap times, type of food provided etc), staff qualifications and experience, staff to child ratios and what the staff turnover is like. Check that you are happy with the range of toys and equipment available, cleanliness of the premises, security, the policy on discipline and late collections.

Ask to see the latest Ofsted report or read it online. Find out if there are any extra charges for nappies, meals, certain activities and the cost of the deposit to go on the waiting list. Factor in the time it will take you to travel to and from the nursery, probably during rush hour. After all this, the most important thing is to absorb the atmosphere and look at whether the children are relaxed and happy, and members of staff are responsive and caring.

nurs ser rie es in n a nutsh hell daycare nurseries A useful option for working parents, day nurseries are typically open from 8am to early evening and children can stay for all or part of the day.

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the cons: * Some parents feel uncomfortable because playtime, naps and meals are at more or less set times. Also you’ll need backup care when your child is unwell or if you’re late to collect. nursery classes in schools A first step into school, although a school nursery place does not automatically guarantee a place in reception. the pros: * Convenient if you are already dropping siblings at the school. * Stimulation - some children are ready for school earlier than others and readily take to structured, educational play. the cons: * Sessions tend to be just three hours which is not practical if you are looking for full time care. pre-schools and playgroups The Preschool Learning Alliance is one of the largest providers of quality childcare in England, offering a wide choice of settings from preschools and baby and toddler groups to full daycare places in nurseries and children’s centres. the pros: * Parents are encouraged to be active members, so you can be more involved in your child’s care. * Small scale settings can be less daunting for shy children. the cons: * Tend to be community operations so don’t expect glamorous premises. You may need additional care if you work full time although wrap around hours are available in some settings. private nursery schools Stimulation - by two and a half most children benefit from some kind of pre-school environment. They learn without knowing it while using letters, shapes and numbers, looking at books and expressing themselves through making things, drawing and singing.

the cons:

Nursery fees vary greatly, depending on location, demand and what is offered, but can be from around £100 to over £200 a week.

Local authorities receive government funding so they can offer 15 hours a week of early years education to all three and four year-olds from the term after their third birthday. If you choose a nursery which costs more than the funding or you need more hours, you top up the difference.

Child tax credits and working tax credits are available to help with childcare costs. From April 2011, the ‘child’ element of the child tax credit will be increased for families earning up to £16,190 a year with an above-inflation increase. At the same time though, families earning over £41,400 will no longer be eligible for the full tax credit.

Some employers offer childcare vouchers which staff can opt to receive instead of part of their salary. Parents can save up to £1000 a year by reducing their income tax and national insurance contributions.

more re in nfor rmatiion * For local nurseries and links to their Ofsted reports, go to www.findmyschool.co.uk * The National Day Nurseries Association provides a lot of useful information including a free checklist to take on your visit, and contact details for NDNA member nurseries, www.ndna.org.uk/parents, 01484 40 70 40 * The Preschool Alliance website has useful sections for parents and practitioners, including links to find local PLA childcare, www.pre-school.org.uk.

Boost your future earnings A new report claims that having a good nursery teacher can increase your earning capacity in later years by as much as £10,000. Researchers have found that pupils with an excellent nursery education went on to earn more than their peers from similar backgrounds whose earlyyears teaching was less effective. The study also showed that pupils who learnt more at this early stage were more likely to go on to university than their peers. Chris Davis, of the National Primary Headteachers’ Association, added, “The influence of early years on a child’s long-term education is crucial. The better the experience of the child pre-five, the better value you will get from them post- five.”

Nurseries

Little Stars Children’s Day Nursery SAFE, FUN AND CARING • Children from 6 months to 5 years.

• Full Day Care and Sessional care for 3/4yr olds, Monday to Friday 8am-6pm. Open 51 weeks of the year.

• All staff CRB checked and Ofsted registered.

• Activities include, Stretch and Grow and Hooray Hooray.

• Meals are all cooked fresh on site.

1 North Close, Aldershot GU12 4HA e mail infolittlestars@btconnect.com 01252 350856

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Woking – 01483 486116 Goldwater Lodge, Goldsworth Park, Woking GU21 3RT

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Haslemere – 01428 654117 Chestnut Avenue, Haslemere GU27 2AT

Toad Hall Nurseries also in Walton on Thames 01932 226975 or 252858 Shepperton 01932 592525

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We have had a complete make over - come and see our new fantastic nursery and see how happy your child could be in our care Busy Bees at Woking has lots to offer, including...

Bright, welcoming play areas for each age group Interactive whiteboard in pre-school Sensory room Exclusive ‘Busy Babies’ initiative in our baby room ‘Good’ Ofsted All weather ‘enchanted forest’ play area Open 7:30am-6pm, Monday to Friday Come and see our fantastic NEW nursery, we have... a brand NEW look, a brand NEW name, a brand NEW management team!

For more information call Natalie or Charlie on 01483 797966 Busy Bees Day Nursery, 50 Cavell Way, Knaphill, Woking, GU21 2TJ (formerly Leapfrog Day Nursery) www.busybees.com Say you saw it in

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Independent School Open Days Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep and Junior School Open Days. Please contact the school to see if you need to register in advance.

School

Open Day Date

Amesbury School, Hindhead 01428 604322

By appointment. Mixed 3-13 years.

Aldro School, Shackleford 01483 409020

Sat 5 March 11am-12.30pm. Boys 7-13 years.

Fri 11 Feb 9am-12noon, Sat 12 Feb 10am-1pm.

Boys 2-13 years Girls 2-4 years.

Hoe Bridge School, Woking 01483 760018

Thurs 3 March. Mixed 2 ½-13 years.

Lanesborough School, Guildford 01483 880650

Fri 4 March Boys 3-13 years.

Barfield School, Runfold, Farnham 01252 782271

Fri 28 Jan 9.30-11.30am Mixed 2-13 years.

Barrow Hills, Witley 01428 683639

Wed 16 Feb 10am-12noon. Mixed 3-13 years.

Longacre School, Shamley Green 01483 893225

Fri 18 March 9.30am-12noon Mixed 2 ½-11 years.

Belmont Preparatory School Holmbury St Mary 01306 730852

Sat 22 Jan 10am-1pm Mixed 2-13 years.

Manor House, Bookham 01372 457077

Wed 2 Feb 9.30am-11am. Girls 2-16 years.

Coworth Flexlands School, Chobham 01276 855707 Boys 3-7 , Girls 3-11 years.

Thurs 17 March 9.30-11am. Fri 18 March (nursery-reception only) 9.30-11am

Moon Hall School Holmbury St Mary 01306 731464

Sat 22 Jan 10am-1pm Specialist school for dyslexic children aged 7-13.

Cranleigh Prep School, Cranleigh 01483 542051

Sat 5 March 10-12noon Mixed 7-13 years.

Oakfield School, Pyrford 01932 342465

Please contact the school.

Boys 3-7 years Girls 3-16 years.

Cranmore School, W Horsley 01483 280340

Fri 11 and Sat 12 March. Boys 3-13 years.

Ripley Court, Ripley 01483 225217

By appointment. Mixed 3-13 years.

The Royal School, Haslemere 01428 605805

Please contact the school.

Girls 6 weeks-18yrs, Boys 6 wks-4yrs.

Please contact the school.

Boys 3-7 years. Girls 3-11 years.

Duke of Kent School, Ewhurst 01483 277313

Thurs 10 Feb 10am-12noon. Mixed 3-16 years.

Edgeborough, Frensham 01252 792495

By appointment. Mixed 2-13 years.

Frensham Heights, Rowledge 01252 792561

Thurs 3 March 9.30am. Mixed 3-18 years.

Rydes Hill School, Guildford 01483 563160

Glenesk School, E Horsley 01483 282329

Thurs 17 February. 10am. Mixed 2-7 years.

St Andrews School, Horsell 01483 760943

Please contact the school. Mixed 3-13 years.

Greenfield School, Woking 01483 772525

Sat 12 March Mixed 3-11 years.

Guildford High School – Junior School, Guildford 01483 543853

Wed 26 Jan 10am, Wed 2 March 10am Girls 4-18 years.

St Catherine’s Preparatory School Bramley 01483 899665

Mon 24 Jan 9.30am, Mon 7 March 9.30am Girls 4-11 years.

Halstead Preparatory School for Girls Woking 01483 772682

Sat 5 March 10 am-12 noon and Thurs 10 March 9.15 am. Girls 3-11 years.

St Edmund’s School, Hindhead 01428 609 875

Sat 12 Feb 10am to 12noon Mixed 2-13 years.

St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551

Sat 5 March 10am-12.30pm Boys 2 ½-7 years Girls 2 ½-11 years.

St Ives School, Haslemere 01428 643734

Fri 18 Feb 9.30-Midday Girls 2-11 years Boys 2-4 years.

St Teresa’s School, Effingham 01372 750204 Boys 2-4 years. Girls 2-18 years.

Tues 18 Jan Nursery Taster Morning, Fri 28 Jan “Fairy Princess Afternoon” for reception entry in Sept 2011, Sat 5 Feb “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”, an action-packed morning for girls looking for a Year 3 place in Sept 2011, Fri 11 March - open morning for nursery, prep and senior school

Tormead Junior School, Guildford 01483 575101

Tues 8 March, 9.30 - 11.00am Girls 4-18 years.

ST HILARY’S SCHOOL IAPS Preparatory Day School Boys 2-7 Girls 2-11 Come & See Our “Outstanding” Self Contained Nursery

OPEN DAY Saturday 5th March 2011 10am-12.30pm Scholarships and Fully Funded Bursary

EXPLORE-ENCOURAGE-EDUCATE registrar@sthilarysschool.com www.sthilaryschool.com Holloway Hill, Godalming, GU7 1RZ T: 01483 416551 Registered charity 312056

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Open Morning 28th January 9.30 - 11.30am 01252 782271 admin@barfieldschool.com www.barfieldschool.com

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Independent School Open Days

“Bringing out the best in boys”

Forthcoming Events Tuesday 18 January 2011

Nursery Taster Morning For boys and girls about to be 2 and looking for a Nursery place Friday 28 January 2011

Fairy Princess Afternoon An afternoon of glittering fun for “little princesses” looking for a Reception Class place for September 2011

A day in the life of Aldro... come and see for yourself!

• ALDRO OPEN MORNING • Saturday 5 March 2011 • 11:00am–12:30pm If you would like to attend an Open Morning, to request a prospectus, or to organise a personal tour with the Headmaster, please contact Mrs Spall on 01483 409020 or email: hmsec@aldro.org Aldro, Lombard Street, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey GU8 6AS www.aldro.org

MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL & Nursery For girls from the age of 2-16

OPEN MORNING Wednesday 2nd February 9.30am - 11am (Head’s welcome at 9.30am) 01372 457077 www.manorhouseschool.org Manor House Lane, Little Bookham KT23 4EN Bursaries are available

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Saturday 5 February 2011

Girls just want to have Fun An action-packed activity morning for girls looking for a Year 3 place in September 2011 Friday 11 March 2011

Spring Open Morning For Nursery, Prep and Senior School Call 01372 750204 or email info@stteresas.surrey.sch.uk Effingham Hill, Dorking, Surrey www.stteresasschool.com

Volunteering

It’s Official: Volunteering is good for you!

By Sam Hannay

A systematic research review paper was published by the Lampeter University, Wales, which highlights a number of health benefits linked to volunteering. However, I don’t believe it takes a scientist to come to the conclusion that doing any form of volunteering can make us feel good, both in terms of our physical and emotional wellbeing.

Having both trained volunteers and been one myself for a number of years, I would like to share with you some thoughts about the fantastic and often underused opportunities that volunteering can bring.

Margaret Mead, an American Anthropologist said “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Volunteers can do anything!

In various settings and circumstances around the world there are volunteer doctors, cleaners, cooks, lawyers, gardeners, engineers . . . the list is virtually endless. Many organisations are entirely run by volunteers, or have volunteer management committees and it can be said that volunteers are the lifeblood of any charity organisation.

with the ability to share their experiences with others or pass along much needed skills, again promoting feelings of self-worth. Volunteer management committees provide a platform for decision making, financial responsibility, publicity and fundraising, event management and many other highly skilled, team roles.

Indeed, having appropriately skilled and more importantly, motivated individuals, are essential to the success of many charity organisations.

If you are considering a volunteer role, it’s useful to bear in mind the reasons why you are doing it so the organisation is aware of what you are looking to gain from the experience and can provide you with the resources and support necessary.

So whether you want to work with children, adults or animals, there are numerous organisations in our area desperate to fill volunteer roles with enthusiastic and motivated individuals.

Dolly from the Lockwood Donkey Centre

So why do people volunteer? use volunteering as a way of meeting people and developing a valuable social network.

Volunteering promotes social support and interaction and can provide an opportunity to use skills in a different environment or simply get out of the house for some physical activity.

volunteering can be a fantastic way to acquire new skills and learning, whether someone is trying to gain experience in a new field, demonstrate their commitment to a particular role or establish a route back into the workplace. Employers value volunteer work as highly as paid experience, particularly as it demonstrates commitment and motivation.

• Personal satisfaction –

volunteering offers an extensive choice of activities which can generally be fitted around people’s work and family lives. Some people use the experience of volunteering as a way to gain challenge and achievement which may be lacking in their paid roles. A volunteer role may also offer the opportunity to satisfy a life-long desire or work in a field that is unavailable to them in a paid capacity.

• To share experience or skills - volunteer roles can provide people

The National Trust is another organisation that relies on volunteer help - activities could include: gardening, helping run events or conservation cleaning or house stewarding. Alternatively you could use some of your specialist skills such as education or marketing. For more information about how you can help or to find out about National Trust local volunteer open days contact se.volunteering@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01372 453401.

Other Useful contacts:

• Feel-good factor – volunteering

• Personal development –

All branches of the NCT are always looking for volunteers for a range of roles so if your local branch isn’t mentioned here, or you’d like to help out on an ad hoc basis rather than have a specific position, please contact your local branch - if their details aren’t mentioned here visit www.nct.org.uk - it’s a great way to meet other local parents.

The Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford is always looking for volunteers for a range of roles such as helping with the trolley round to wards, clerical support, welcoming patients and visitors to the hospital and much more. For details on how you can get involved call Chrissie Beard on 01483 464 847 or email chrissie.beard@nhs.net.

• Social contact – many people

can offer us the feeling that we are a significant part of the world around us and that people notice, care about and value our existence.

People see volunteering as an effective use of spare time, when they can contribute to their community and ‘give something back’ to society, particularly as society values volunteer roles. Volunteering is often seen as a way to help others – people or animals - less fortunate than ourselves which contributes to a feeling of self-worth.

The Guildford NCT branch are looking for the following volunteer positions: Branch Chair, General Newsletter Editor, Co-ordination of Newsletter Distribution and Nearly New Sales Team members - if you would be interested in helping in any of these roles please contact info@ nctguildford.org.uk for more details.

One such organisation is the NCT (National Childbirth Trust) who are currently looking for individuals to join their team of volunteers. The Haslemere & Midhurst branch has the following vacancies: Volunteers to join the team of Small Talk co-ordinators (Small Talk is a weekly drop-in for mums and carers with babies from 6 months to toddler), Volunteers to join the rota of helpers at Baby Talk, their weekly drop-in for mums and carers with babies up to 6 months, Liphook parent contact – to contact new parents in the Liphook area and host a coffee morning once a month in the area, Event Assistant Volunteers – to help out at various local fundraising events such as the Nearly New Sale, Tea Parties, Christmas Parties etc. and a Volunteer Co-ordinator – to maintain a list of volunteers who can be called upon to help out at various fundraising events throughout the year.

Please email Annalisa on a.alexander@imperial. ac.uk for further details about these roles.

The Farnham and Aldershot branch of the NCT has the volunteer role of Parent Support Co-ordinator available. The Parent Support Coordinator is the organiser of the branch parent support system, the main contact for parents and health/children’s services professionals regarding the services and support on offer and is the link with branch specialist workers. The branch is also looking for someone to take on the role of Maternity Services Representative. If you are interested in either role or would like more information, please contact Tracy Parry on 0789 4064667 or tracyaparry@gmail.com.

www.FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk

www.voluntaryactionsws.webeden.co.uk has lots of volunteer opportunities and details of Volunteer Centres in South West Surrey www.wavs.org.uk - Woking Assoc. of Voluntary Service www.rvs.org.uk - Rushmoor Voluntary Services www.surreycc.gov.uk (search for How to Volunteer) Samantha Hannay runs her own training and coaching company Making Sense of Parenthood and is also a postnatal leader for the NCT and runs Baby Talk in Haslemere. As well as training volunteers in her previous work with the RSPCA, she has been a volunteer herself for the RSPCA and conservation groups and is currently on the committee of the Haslemere & Midhurst NCT Branch. Samantha delivers the Let’s Talk About…parenting workshops and is offering the following in the New Year in Hindhead: Let’s Talk About…Weaning - designed to increase your confidence and choices and introducing baby-led weaning. Tues 18 Jan & Wed 16 March, 10.15am-12.30.

Let’s Talk About…Play & Development - learn about how the baby’s brain develops and how you can influence this by the way you interact and play with your baby. Tues 9 Feb & Wed 23 March, 10.15-12.30.

Let’s Talk About…Returning to Work – A 3-hour coaching workshop to prepare for the emotional and practical transition back into the workplace. The workshop will help to increase your confidence in your professional role and manage the guilt! Wed 9 March, 10.30am -1.30pm (including a light lunch).

Let’s Talk About…Positive Behaviour & Managing Emotions - We each have our own rules, levels of tolerance and breaking points. The hard part is to create the right boundaries that fit with our family and manage our own emotions when our children ‘push our buttons’. Thurs 27 Jan 7.45pm-10pm.

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What’s On - Events & Activities UNTIL APRIL 2011

TUESDAY 25 JANUARY

SATURDAY 5 FEBRUARY

Childhood in the Past Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Discover how children through the ages played, learned and lived with this family-friendly exhibition. TuesFri 12.30-4.30pm. Sat 11am-4pm.

Storytelling for under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking GU21 4AA 01483 737800 11-11.40am. Stories and hands-on creative fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Limited spaces allocated on a firstcome, first-served basis. Free entry (suggested donation £2).

Chinese New Year Celebration Woking Town Centre 11am-3pm. Chinese Association of Woking presents a family-friendly spectacle, to welcome in the Year of the Rabbit. www.cawoking.org.uk

WEDNESDAY 5 JANUARY Free Entry to Painshill Park Portsmouth Rd, Cobham KT11 1JE 01932 868113 Free entry to Painshill Park every Wednesday in January.

Winter opening: 10.30am-4pm.

FRIDAY 14 JANUARY Terrific Toys Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30-11.30am. Have a look at toys from the past and play with replicas of Victorian toys. Listen to a story and make your own simple toy. For under 5s with a carer. Adult £1, child £2, no booking needed.

SATURDAY 15 JANUARY Come Rain or Shine Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming GU8 4AD 01483 208477 10am-4pm. Decorate your own brilliant brolly to take home, and then take on the rainy day challenges. Normal admission plus £6 per child.

SAT 15 JAN - SUN 27 FEB Butterflies in the Glasshouse RHS Garden Wisley, Woking 0845 260 9000 Discover a tranquil paradise where exotic butterflies take flight amongst tropical plants in the warmth of the stunning Glasshouse at Wisley. Open daily 10am-4pm.

Garden open until 4.30pm.

SUNDAY 16 JANUARY Come Rain or Shine, Winkworth Arboretum See entry on 15 Jan.

FRIDAY 21 JANUARY Museum Monkeys Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 9.30-11am. Storytelling, sing-a-long and craft activities for under 5s. £4.50 per child. Booking advised.

SATURDAY 22 JANUARY Drop-in Family Workshop Heath Robinson, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 A creative workshop inspired by the work of the illustrator William Heath Robinson. For ages 4+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free (suggested donation £2). Dropin anytime from 1.30pm-4pm.

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WEDNESDAY 26 JANUARY Stargazing Event INTECH Science Centre Morn Hill, Winchester SO21 1HX For adults and children aged 8+.

Drop-in any time from 6.30pm8.15pm. Friendly volunteers from regional Astronomy Societies will have a variety of telescopes set up outside for visitors to use. If you have your own kit, bring it along for free advice on how to get the best from it. Complete novices especially welcome! If its cloudy they will set up inside, observing tiny planets that have been hung from the INTECH roof. This part of the event is free.

Special planetarium show from 8.309.30pm inc Q&A: £6/£5. Book early for the show on 01962 891925.

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY Fidgety Fish and Friends Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 1.30-2.30pm. For under 5s with a carer. Come and join in this story and learn all about the friends living under the sea. Adult £1, child £2. No booking needed.

SATURDAY 29 JANUARY Feed The Birds Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming GU8 4AD 01483 208477 10am-4pm. To celebrate the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, make a tasty seed cake for our feathered friends and learn how to be a bird detective. Normal admission plus £1.50 for activities.

Forever Young Pottery: Making Faces, The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 10.30am-12.30pm. £4 per adult and £4 per child. Work with ceramicist, Lucy Burley, to make a funny face out of clay! For 3 years+ with an adult. Booking advised.

Big Garden Bird Watch Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Family drop in event. 11am-4pm.

Free. A chance for children and adults to have fun together making bird cakes, doing craft activities and discovering the birds in both the Museum grounds and galleries.

SUNDAY 30 JANUARY Feed The Birds Winkworth Arboretum See entry on Saturday 29 January.

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Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 10am-4pm. Puppet making and a trail. Admission plus £1.50.

Get Knotted Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 For 5-11s. 10.30-12noon. Learn how to tie some special knots. Member £5, non-mem £6. Please book.

Valentine Workshop Firing Earth Art Studio 82 Smithbrook Kilns, Cranleigh 01483 268788 Workshop for all ages painting on silk to make Valentine or special occasion cards. 3-4.30pm. Booking essential.

15 Minutes of Fun Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 2-4pm. Free family craft activity.

SUNDAY 6 FEBRUARY Once upon a time..., Winkworth Arboretum See entry on 5 Feb. Scrub and Spuds!

Lightwater Country Park Heathland Visitor Centre, Lightwater GU18 5RG 12-4pm. Meet outside the Heathland Visitor Centre. Free family event for adults and older children, sorry no dogs. Join a Ranger for an afternoon of scrubbashing and enjoy baked potatoes from the bonfire afterwards. Spuds, butter, salt and pepper will be provided but bring your own fillings if you wish. Tools and gloves provided.

TUESDAY 8 FEBRUARY Storytelling for under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 11-11.40am. Stories and hands-on creative fun. For under 5s with an adult. Limited spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Free (suggested donation £2).

FRIDAY 11 FEBRUARY Oi! Get off our Train!

Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30-11.30am. For under 5s with a carer. Listen to the story and decide which Museum characters you want to ride on your train. Adult £1, child £2, no booking needed.

SATURDAY 12 FEBRUARY Bags of Fun - Family Fun Event Elmbridge Museum Church St, Weybridge Drop-in anytime from 2-4.30pm. Free. Check

out the new exhibition ‘Accessorize’ and design your own funky bag.

Under 10s to be accompanied.

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Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 1-3pm. Learn how to spot signs of animal activity. Normal admission plus adult £3, child £1.50.

Forever Young Valentine’s Special, The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Have fun creating a heart inspired canvas picture using glitter, sequins, paints, buttons, paper and fabric scraps. 10.30am-12.30pm. £4 per adult and £4 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Dress for mess! Booking advised.

FRIDAY 18 FEBRUARY Museum Monkeys Chertsey Museum See entry on Friday 21 January.

SAT 19 - SUN 27 FEBRUARY Half Term Children’s Trail Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG 01372 467806 10am-4pm. Get some fresh air as you walk around the Garden with the children’s trail entitled “Water off a Duck’s Back” and learn more about ducks & birds during half term. Normal admission.

Half Term Scavengers Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming GU8 4AD 01483 208477 10am-4pm. Make your own scavenger sack and make crafts and natural sculptures.

Normal admission plus £2.

Half Term Trail, Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham, near Dorking RH5 6BD 01372 458203 10am-5pm. Polesden Lacey provided the backdrop for Mrs Greville’s lavish weekend parties - guests included Kings, Queens and Maharajas. Your family can follow in their footsteps with the half term trail! Admission plus £1 per trail.

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Brilliant Birds RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 10am-12noon and 1-3.30pm. Try your hand at a range of fun birdthemed family activities throughout the week. Free with admission, no booking needed.

Half-term trail Aldershot Military Museum Queens Av, Aldershot GU11 2LG 0845 603 5635 Take part in the trail and find out where Monty and Millie Mouse are hiding. Open daily 10am5pm. Included in entry price.

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West End Centre, Queens Road, Aldershot GU11 3JD 01252 330040 www.westendcentre.co.uk

Firing Earth Art Studio Paint your own ceramics, T-shirts, bags, silks and canvases January Sales - Reduced ceramics & fabrics to paint!

New Valentine stock, heart plates & boxes!

New Selection of Animal figures!

Coming soon Hamburger & Hot Dog money boxes!

New After school workshops and new Adult workshops Toddler Art begins again on Tuesday 18th January 10.30 -11.30am (term time only) February Half term reduced studio fee (please book) Parties, workshops, baby prints, commissions and special occasion plates!

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What’s On - Events & Activities The Fabulous Flutterbys

SUNDAY 20 FEBRUARY The Fabulous Flutterbys Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 3pm. Follow the adventures of two very different caterpillars who eat their way to success. Hamish and Grace are searching for their missing friend. £5, for ages 3+. Please book.

MON 21 - FRI 25 FEBRUARY Half-term Waterfowl Feeding Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG 01372 467806 11-11.15am. Meet a member of the garden team as they feed the many ducks, geese, doves and waterfowl. Included in admission.

Birds of Prey at Bocketts Farm Young St, Leatherhead KT22 9BS 01372 363764 Birds of prey will be at Bocketts Farm in half term. There will also be masses of early spring lambs plus the usual animals, indoor soft play, outdoor play areas, pig racing and more.

The Topsy-Turvy Forest Storytelling & Craft Workshop Painshill Park Portsmouth Rd, Cobham KT11 1JE 01932 868113 Workshop from 12-3pm, Storytelling at 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm.

Wear fancy dress and bring along a toy forest creature to have fun in the indoor creative workshop making a topsy-turvy magical animal shadow puppet. For ages up to 10. Included in admission. Numbers limited per session, no booking needed.

Half Term Activities Brooklands Museum Brooklands Rd, Weybridge KT13 0QN 01932 857381 Take a trip in a vintage style car from 11am-1pm and from 2-3.30pm (subject to weather), plus ride in a historic London bus.

Firing Earth Art Studio Smithbrook Kilns, Horsham Rd, Cranleigh 01483 268788 Reduced studio fee during half term! Have fun painting ceramics, silks, canvas or fabric.

Please book.

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Early Bird Family Bowling Special, Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322 9.30am-11am. £17.50 for a game of bowling for a family of 4.

2 hours full of arts, crafts and games in the magical party room and lead a treasure hunt. Please pre-book. £12.50.

MONDAY 21 FEBRUARY

Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Please pre-book these activities.

Ballet Babies Ballet Babies encourages playful interaction between the parent/carer and child and develops emerging skills such as listening, balance, strength and co-ordination. The session includes instruments, songs, movement activities and more!

11.15am, £2.50 per child, For 2-6yrs.

Storytelling Relax while storytellers enthrall your child with a selection of stories.

3.30pm, FREE! Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Furry Tails The perplexing question of fairytales – what really happened between the wolf and his three porky friends and how did the goats overcome a mighty troll – are explored and explained by the wonderful Theatre of Widdershins with the help of fun, laughter, some gorgeous puppets and a great soundtrack. 2.30pm & 5pm.

For ages 3+ and their pet trolls.

PAG Family Folk Festival The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 10.30am-3.30pm. £3 per head.

Bring a packed lunch! A funtastic festival for disabled children and their families. A day of folk singing, storytelling and making your own instruments. The day ends with a performance to a specially invited audience of PAG friends and supporters! Children remain the responsibility of parents/carers at all times. Please pre-book via the Westy box office. For more information ring Ann: 01252 837112.

Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Please pre-book these activities.

Penguin 11am & 2.30pm. Long Nose Puppet’s new show Penguin is based on the award-winning book by Polly Dunbar. Penguin is exciting, surreal and full of surprises. The lively songs will have everyone joining in. It’s a spectacular theatre experience for all ages - especially 3-7 year olds!

Tickets £5, suitable for ages 3+.

Storytelling Curl up in the cosy Annexe and relax while the storytellers enthrall your child with a selection of stories.

3.30pm. FREE! The Jungle Book The Jungle Book remains one of the best loved Disney family films.

5pm with free arty fun from 4.15pm, Tickets £5, Suitable for all ages.

Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate!

Crafty Chefs 01428 653251 In Haslemere. 10am-12pm and 1-3pm. £20 per child. Learn how to work with chocolate and make some lovely treats! Booking essential. Workshops are nut free. Crafty Chefs specialise in allergy-free food (if your child has allergies please mention when booking). Snacks, drinks, aprons, ingredients, utensils and containers to take food home in are provided.

Monday Mayhem Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322 7pm-10pm. One game of bowling for £3 or 2 games for £5!

Jungle Bugs and Butterflies Farnham Maltings Bridge Sq, Farnham GU9 7QR 01252 745476 10.30am-12pm (3-5s) and 1.30pm-3pm (5-8yrs). Create a bug with Clare Stiles from a variety of materials to wear or hang on your wall. Dress for mess and bring an adult! £7.50. Please pre-book.

TUESDAY 22 FEBRUARY Princess and Pirate School Grayshott 01428 609340 11am-1pm.

Tinkerbell will run an action packed

The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Please pre-book these activities.

Music in the Morning FREE! 10.30 and 11.30am. For preschool children and their families.

A fun filled 40 minutes of music with lots of music games, songs and percussion activities.

Storytime!

FREE! 11am-12pm. Sit back, relax and join Ginny Arnison as she delves into the exciting world of books!

The Amazing Art Afternoon FREE! 45 minute sessions at 1.30, 2.30, 3.30 and 4.30pm. Ideal for under 12s with an adult. These sessions are a little chaotic, a little crazy, messy … but most of all, down right fun!

Fantastic Photograms Farnham Maltings Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745476 10am-12pm or 2-4pm. Photographer Angela Walker will show you how to create amazing images in the darkroom using natural materials, everyday objects and lots of imagination. Make your photograms into bookmarks, or mount them on card to display at home. For ages 7–12yrs. £10. Please pre-book.

Where’s the Welly?, Alice Holt Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham GU10 4LS 01420 23666 10am-12noon. £5 per team (max 6 people). Maps at the ready! A chance for the whole family to take up this active challenge! See how quickly you can solve the clues.

You just might get a prize! Minimum of one adult per team. Not suitable for buggies. Please pre-book.

Decorate Your Own Venetian Mask, Salters Gallery Castle Street, Guildford (nr Guildford Museum) 11am-1pm and 2-4pm.

Drop-in half-term craft activity.

Please note that visitors must come to Guildford Museum to pay first and then they will be directed to Salters. £2 per person.

Drop-in Family Workshop – Recycling Crafts, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking GU21 4AA 01483 737800 Make funky bottle-top art creations to take home. For ages 4+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free (suggested donation £2). Dropin anytime from 1.30-4pm.

Recycling Crafts, The Lightbox

Run, Marble Run! Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30-12noon. For 5-11s. Learn about this ancient game and help build a giant marble run. Member £5, non-mem £6. Please pre-book.

Half Term Holiday Activity Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey KT16 8AT 01932 565764 11am-12.30pm and 2-3.30pm. Craft activity for 5-12 yrs. Cost £4.50 per child. Please pre-book.

WEDNESDAY 23 FEBRUARY Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Please pre-book these activities.

Circus Minimus Circus Minimus puts our everyday life in the spotlight and puts you in the ring and let’s you do your thing!

11am & 2.30pm, Tickets £5. For ages 2-4, Running time 40 mins.

Storytelling Curl up in the cosy Annexe and relax while our storytellers enthrall your child with a selection of stories.

3.30pm, FREE! Half Term Holiday Activity Chertsey Museum See entry on Tuesday 22 February.

More ideas for days out can be found at www.FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk/daysout

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On - Events & Activities Drop-in Family Workshop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Drawing Games, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Have fun with drawing games around The Lightbox, starting in the Education Studio. For ages 4+ with an adult. Free (suggested donation ÂŁ2). Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm.

The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Please pre-book these activities.

Drop-in Willow Works FREE! 10.30am-1pm and 1.30-4pm.

Join talented willow artist, Judith Needham, as she guides you through basic, yet effective, willow weaving techniques. Come along as a family and create something amazing! For ages 3+ with an adult.

Toddlersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pottery 11-11.45am. For Under 5s. ÂŁ2.50 per child, adult goes free. Have fun squishing, squashing and mashing in this fun introduction to pottery.

Forever Young: Felted Stone Creatures 10.30-12.30pm. ÂŁ4 per child and ÂŁ4 per adult. What do you get when you combine a stone, wool fibres, a little bit of water, a hint of effort â&#x20AC;Ś and a big imagination? An out-ofthis-world creature that will take on a character of its own!

Pottery in the Afternoon 1-3pm. 8-12 yrs. ÂŁ6. Have fun with Penny Eccles as you make an amazing work of art!

Creature Comforts 1.30-3.30pm. For 8-12 yrs. ÂŁ6. Let your imagination run wild and create a felted stone creature.

Alice Holt Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham GU10 4LS 01420 23666 Please pre-book these activities.

Welly Crafts For 4-7 yrs. 10-11.30am. ÂŁ6 per child. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone welly mad and planned a session of arts and crafts with plenty of ideas; cute boots, boots with roots, even newts for boots. All materials provided. All children must be accompanied.

Den Building For 8yrs+. 10am-12noon. ÂŁ7. The first den building session of the year.

This activity is always popular, so book early and wrap up warm!

Welly Wanging! ÂŁ1 per child. 11.45-12.15pm for under 8s. 12.15-12.45pm for 8yrs+.

Wellies (for wanging, not wearing) provided. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a small prize for the winners of each age group.

Children under 8yrs should be accompanied.

THURSDAY 24 FEBRUARY Willow Bird Feeders, Alice Holt Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham GU10 4LS 01420 23666 For 8yrs+. 45 mins sessions at 10am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm. ÂŁ5 per feeder. Join us in the classroom to make a hanging willow bird feeder to encourage birds into your garden. Open to adults too!

Children should be accompanied and will need your help. Please pre-book.

Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Storytelling A selection of enthralling stories for children. 3.30pm. FREE! Please book.

Princess and Pirate School Grayshott Please see entry on 22 Feb. The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Please pre-book these activities.

Forever Young Mosaics 10.30am-12.30pm. ÂŁ4 per child and ÂŁ4 per adult. Work together and make a mosaic to be proud of with artist, Penny Eccles.

Junk Jewellery 1.30-3.30pm. 8-12yrs. ÂŁ8. Create your own fashionable fabric brooches, fun jewellery and hair accessories using recycled paper, fabrics, buttons and beads.

Artasia presents: Bollywood Dance and Indian Percussion At 11am-1pm for over 3s with an adult and at 2-4pm for 8-12 yr olds. ÂŁ3 per child and ÂŁ3 per adult. Learn to shake your hips like a Bollywood star and create catchy beats using a range of drums and perscussion from India.

Expect anything from Hip Hop moves to traditional Indian dance.

Discovering Digital Photography Farnham Maltings Bridge Sq, Farnham GU9 7QR 01252 745476 10am-12pm. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a complete beginner, or have been using your camera for a while, photographer Angela Walker has tips and techniques for all budding photographers. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a practical photography session, so do bring your camera. For ages 1016yrs. ÂŁ10. Please pre-book.

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If you would like to learn how to sing, dance and act, while having a great time, why not join us on Saturday Mornings.

For more information call:

020 8873 2165

Printmaking with Tozzy Bridger The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 1-2.30pm (4-8 yrs) and 3-4.30pm (8-16 yrs). Tozzy will bring her printing press and show you how to create your own prints. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

Please pre-book. ÂŁ6.50 per child, accompanying adult goes free.

or visit www.TheCentreStage.co.uk

Half Term Holiday Activity Chertsey Museum See entry on Tuesday 22 February.

Den Building at Alice Holt

Contact Families Surrey West on 01737 558898

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What’s On THURS 24 FEBRUARY CONT. Make a Mask Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Family drop in from 11am-3pm. Find out about British animals, look at the examples on display and make a mask to take home. Member £2, non-mem £3. No booking needed.

Cosmic Bowling Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322 7.30pm-10.30pm. A bowl disco session with xtreme lighting.

FRIDAY 25 FEBRUARY Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Storytelling Free storytelling at 3.30pm - please pre-book this popular session.

Charcoal Still-life Drawing Farnham Maltings Bridge Sq, Farnham GU9 7QR 01252 745476 1.30-3.30pm. Create a quality charcoal still life drawing step by step with resident fine artist, Kelly Gorman. For 7-12 years. Advanced booking is essential. £12.

The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Please pre-book these activities.

Forever Young Junk Jewellery 11am-1pm. £4 per child and £4 per adult. Learn how to recycle paper into beads and newspaper into bangles, mix with buttons, fabric and beads to create some fun jewellery.

The Chalk Giants 2pm. £6 reserved seating. The Chalk Giants is a captivating new puppetry co-production

by Norwich Puppet Theatre and indefinitearticles, based on two old English folk-tales: Jack and the Beanstalk and Jack the Giant Slayer.

The actors in Chalk Giants create a world of magic and mystery, with chalk drawings, light, shadow and puppetry with original music. Perfect for ages 5+.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE CAMBERLEY THEATRE Knoll Road, Camberley 01276 707600 We’re Going On a Bear Hunt Sun 16 Jan 1.30pm, Mon 17 Jan 10.30am & 1.30pm. Tickets £10.

Adapted from the award-winning picture book, join the intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear! For ages 3+. Approx. 55 mins.

Science Museum Live On Tour!

Fri 18 Feb 1pm & 7pm, Sat 19 Feb 2.30pm & 7pm. £12.50. Experience spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments as London’s worldfamous Science Museum takes to the stage with a spectacular live show to blow your mind and challenge your brain. For age 7+.

Chris and Pui Roadshow Fri 25 Feb 11am & 2pm. Adult £12.50, Under 16s £10.50 CBeebies’ favourite double-act Chris and Pui are coming to town!

Have a giggle with them in their fabulous new roadshow packed with fantastic songs, games and a few surprises along the way.

DORKING HALLS Reigate Rd, Dorking 01306 881 717 Beauty and the Beast Fri 21 Jan at 7.30pm and Sat 22 Jan at 2.30pm & 7.30pm. AYTCO presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Adult £12.50, child £10.50.

Peppa Pig’s Party 16 March 1 & 4pm, 17 March 10am & 1pm. £14.50 and £12.50. Family of 4: £50 for top price seats.

ELECTRIC THEATRE Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Family Festival - during half term week there are lots of children’s shows, storytelling and activities.

Many are listed in the what’s on section or for a full listing visit www.electrictheatre.co.uk Little Sparks Regular Saturday morning show for under 5s. 11am in the theatre’s Cafe Bar - lasts approx 40 mins. Featuring music, games, songs, stories and puppets. £4 per child (adults and babes in arms are free). No need to book. Please pay cash or cheque on the day. For more details please contact Geoff on 07949 821 567.

Drop-in Family Workshop – Suncatchers, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking GU21 4AA 01483 737800 Create your own colourful suncatchers. For ages 4+ with an adult. Free (suggested donation £2). Drop-in from 1.30-4pm. FARNHAM MALTINGS Bridge Square, Farnham GU9 7QR SATURDAY 26 FEBRUARY 01252 745444 Little Hippo and his Magic Pen Electric Theatre Sat 22 Jan at 11.30am & 2.30pm Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Mr (colouring in foyer from 30 mins Alexander’s Travelling Show and before). Little Hippo receives lots Circus Workshops of birthday presents, but it is daddy Mix and mingle with Mr Alexander hippo’s present – a red pen – that before each show, learn some circus he likes the most. It contains the skills at his workshop and come and most beautiful things in the world, see his fantastic Victorian travelling but how to get them out…? Using show. Workshop: 12.20pm, Show: puppets, storytelling and music, Tam 11am & 2.30pm. £4.50, Suitable for Tam Theatre present an enchanting, the whole family. Please pre-book.

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interactive play, in both English and French, where children aged 2–5 are invited to use Little Hippo’s pen. £6.

Circus Hilarious Thurs 24 Feb at 2.30pm. The Superstars of Slapstick, and winners of the Ken Dodd Comedy Award, are back! Clive Webb plays the harassed-yet-dignified ringmaster, constantly reduced to despair by the inane comedy of his son, Danny Adams. They are joined by Cousin Timoni; the stunning Circus Hilarious Dancers, featuring the lovely voice of Kristina Castellina; and Professor Mick Potts with Clownforce, the clown rock band like no other. Tickets £12.50 adult, £10.50 children, family of 4 £38.

Jack Sat 12 Feb at 2.30pm (colouring in foyer from 2pm). ‘Everyone said that Jack was stupid. Why? Because he sold a cow for five beans…’

Internationally acclaimed storyteller and puppeteer Rod Burnett weaves a tall tale of high adventure. With a Celtic harp, Irish bodhrán and tabletop puppets he tells a story of enchantment and magic, of cruelty and humour! ‘Children sat enchanted... wide eyed and open mouthed’ (Guardian). Tickets £6.

Jack at Farnham Maltings

H G WELLS CONFERENCE CENTRE Church St East, Woking Woking Symphony Orchestra Family Concert Sat 15 Jan 3.30-4.30pm. Annual family concert, to include Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf.

Tickets £5, recommended for over 5s accompanied by an adult. 01483 224810 www.wokingso.co.uk THE LEATHERHEAD THEATRE Church St, Leatherhead 01372 365 141 Fireman Sam Sat 22 Jan. Join Fireman Sam, and all his friends, as Pontypandy hosts its first ever music festival! £13.

NEW VICTORIA THEATRE Woking 0844 871 7645 The Imperial Ice Stars - Swan Lake On Ice Tues 1 - Sat 5 Feb. Tues and Fri at 7.30pm, Wed, Thurs and Sat at 2.30 & 7.30pm. The Imperial Ice Stars are back with a dynamic new interpretation of their award-winning masterpiece Swan Lake on Ice. Moscow State Circus - Legenda 16-19 Feb Wed and Thurs at 7.30,

Fri 5 & 8pm, Sat 2.30 & 7.30pm.

Bursting with incredible human feats and death-defying acts, the show includes body twisting contortionists, Gregory’s Girls suspended in mid-air on floating silks, a rotating wheel of death, award-winning clowns Valik and Valerik, human statues and the unbelievable crossbow act of The Popazovs.

THE WEST END CENTRE Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 The Children’s Festival with masses of fun workshops and family activities is running in half term - all activities are listed in the what’s on section or visit www.westendcentre.co.uk.

YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE Guildford 01483 440000 The Emperor And The Nightingale (In the Mill Studio) Sat 29 Jan at 11am & 2pm. The Emperor and The Nightingale is a fun-packed interactive experience for children and families, in which you form a vital part of the story and of the adventure.

The You’ll use your E p Emperor and the voice as you Nightingale never have before, making the wonderful and unusual sounds of everything from The Emperor’s China Palace to his dark and dangerous Bamboo Forest.

It won’t be the same without YOU! Tickets £7.

Most suited to ages 8-12.

Beach Party!

Thurs 24 Feb 2.30pm. A special family concert from Guildford Philharmonic. Adult £12, child £8. To book tickets for Beach Party! call 01483 444777 or www. guildfordphilharmonic.co.uk David Almond’s Clay Thurs 24- Sat 26 Feb. Thurs & Sat at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Friday at 11am & 2.30pm. Adults £8, under 18s £7. Suitable for adults and children of 8yrs+. For altar boys Davie and Geordie, a good day involves getting tips from people at weddings or funerals, a sly smoke and a bit of a scrap with their rival gang. Just as long as they steer clear of Mouldy, the biggest bully in town. Then a mysterious stranger arrives. Stephen Rose claims he’s been given a job by an angel; he certainly has an uncanny ability to bring his clay models to life and promises he can get rid of Mouldy for good – with Davie’s help.

Scene Change brings David Almond’s haunting novel to life in an exciting, new vibrant version of the adaptation that had a five-star success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

More ideas for days out can be found at www.FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk/daysout

What’s On HALF TERM HOLIDAY CAMPS Casa Club 01252 727000 www.casa-club.co.uk Casa Club offers quality care, fun and creative play at their holiday clubs in Farnham and Mytchett for 4-13yrs.

The clubs run every school holiday and are Ofsted registered and inspected.

Activities include: circus skills, bouncy castle, re-cycling, DJ decks, Wii’s and laptops, archery, arts & crafts, multisports, cookery and more (not all activities are available on each day). 8.30-5.30, half days available.

Bookings and payment online facility.

Happy Kids Holiday Club 07980 690677 www.happykidsfarnham. co.uk Sports and arts & crafts for ages 4-12 in Farnham. Ofsted Registered.

Koosa Kids 0845 094 2322 Holiday clubs run every school holiday for ages 4-13. 10am4pm (or 8.15am-6pm). Holiday clubs at: Guildford, Ash, Fleet, Liphook, Ascot, Bracknell, Egham, Twickenham.

SCL 0845 644 5747 Two exciting activity options – Club Energy and Soccer Camp for 4-12 yrs. Running from 2125 Feb in Rowledge, Frimley, Hook, Lightwater and Godalming.

Shere Fun Holiday Playscheme The Scout Hut, Goose Green, Gomshall, Guildford. From Mon 21 - Fri 25 Feb 8.30am - 4pm for ages 4-12 years.

Activities include: Hand & Feet Mural, ActivKids - 2 hours of activ sports, puppet making, fancy cakes making, St Trinians‘ Day, mad hairstyles, treasure hunt, practical jokes, hockey and much more mayhem! Pancake Day with make your own, races and more.

Please call Emma Alexander on 07765 154962 or visit www.sherefun.org.

Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits 0700 393 2610 Three Peaks outdoor pursuits run activity day camps at Barfield School, Farnham for all 4-13 year olds - all camps are open to non-Barfield pupils.

There are a wide range of activities such as zip wire and climbing, quad biking, archery and air rifle shooting, swimming and team games, assault course, high and low ropes and lots more. Camps run all school holidays and half terms. The camps run from 8.30am-4pm (with an option for early drop off and late pick up).

Woking Leisure Centre 01483 771122 Holiday camp offers 8-13s a range of activities from arts & crafts to a mix of indoor and outdoor games (weather permitting). 21-25 Feb 9am-3.30pm (8pm-6pm available).

Xtreme Activate 01483 443 322 Guildford Spectrum’s Ofsted registered Xtreme Activate holiday camp offers swimming, skating, bowling, trampolining and arts & crafts for 5-12 yrs. 10am-4pm or 8.30am-6pm.

HALF TERM SPORTS COURSES ActivKids 07838 183 237 steve.hawkes@ activkids.co.uk Multi-Sports Camps run from 21-25 Feb from 9.30am-3.30pm (8.30 drop off avail) at Beacon Hill School, Hindhead and Edgeborough School, Farnham. Daily bookings upwards are taken and there is a 20% discount for siblings. One day free for 5-day bookings. ActivKids are now accepting Childcare Vouchers.

Godalming Leisure Centre 01483 417282 Children’s intensive swimming lessons from Mon 21 - Fri 25 Feb. Daily 30 minute lessons.

Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322 Mini Musketeers Wed 23 Feb 2-3pm, 6-10yrs, £7.90 Archery Mon 21 Feb, 12.302.30pm, 8-14 yrs, £13.10.

Parent & Toddler Bounceabout Fri 25 Feb 9-10am, walking-4yrs, £5.

Trampolining Tues 22 Feb or Thurs 24 Feb 2.15-3.45pm, 4-12 yrs, £7.90 per session.

Rugby Tots Wed 23 Feb 10-10.30am, for 2 - 3 ½ yrs, £4.70, 10.45-11.45am for 3½ - 5yrs, £7.40.

Little Golfers Fri 25 Feb 12.30-3.30pm, 3-11 yrs, £15.

Guildford Heat Basketball Camp Thurs 24 Feb 10am-4pm, 8-16yrs, £26 Pre School Drama and Music Workshop Tues 22 Feb or Wed 23 Feb, 10am-10.30am for 18 months 2½ yrs, £3.50 and 10.45am-11.30am for 3-5 yrs, £5.

Super Tots Tennis Wed 23 Feb 1-2pm, 3-5yrs, £7.90.

Tennis Instruction Camp Wed 23 Feb 2-4pm, 5-10 yrs, £9.70.

Soccer Skills (in association with Chelsea F.C.); 2 day soccer school - outdoors (6-14yrs), Mon 21 & Tues 22 Feb 10am-3pm, £28.70.

2 day Goalkeepers course outdoors (6-14 yrs), Mon 21 & Tues 22 Feb 10-3pm, £34.80.

2 half day mini-kickers - indoors (4-5 yrs), Mon 21 & Tues 22 Feb 10am-12noon, £16.40.

Ice Skating 5 Day Courses Mon 21-Fri 25 Feb 10.30-11am or 1111.30am. Ages 5-10 years, £45.

Learn to Swim Courses; 5 day courses £26.50 for 30 mins daily lessons for 4 yrs+ Mon 21-Fri 25 Feb 5 Day Diving Courses; 5 day courses £26.50 for 30 mins daily for 5 yrs+. Mon 21- Fri 25 Feb.

Hoebridge Golf Centre Old Woking 01483 735335 Tots on the Tee Mon 21 Feb 9.30am-12.15pm. A fun morning for 4-6yrs. £30 incl. lunch.

Beginner/Improver Wed 23 and Thurs 24 Feb for 7-15yrs 9.30-3pm. £40 (incl. lunch) per day.

Playing Day Fri 25 Feb for all standards from 9.30am-3pm for 7-15yrs. £40 incl lunch.

Farnham Central Car Park, Off Victoria Rd Sun 23 Jan, Sun 27 Feb, 10am-1.30pm.

Park Tennis Tennis camps run Tues 22 - Thurs 24 Feb in Woking. £39 for three days.

For details see www.parktennis.net or call Rob Dannatt on 077582 52647.

Haslemere Collingwood Bachelor Car Park, High St, Sun 6 Feb 10am-1.30pm (this date is provisional, please check date at www.waverley.gov.uk/ farmersmarket

Pool in the Park 01483 771122 Crash swimming courses for ages 4+ from 21-25 Feb. 30 minute lessons daily are £27.50.

Planet Soccer 01483 890500 www.planet-soccer. info Half term football courses will be running from 9.30am-3.30pm in Guildford & Cranleigh. For 4-12yrs.

Seriously Fun Swimming 0844 3511469 Swimming courses will run from 21-25 Feb from 9-11am. 30 minute lessons daily in Chertsey.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Guildford High Street Tues 1 Feb, 10.30am-3.30pm.

Milford Secretts Farm Shop Car Park, Chapel Lane Sun 16 Jan, Sun 20 Feb 10am-1.30pm Ripley Ripley Village Green Sat 8 Jan, Sat12 Feb 9am-1pm Woking Mercia Walk, Woking Town Centre Thurs 20 Jan and Sat 29 Jan, Thurs 17 Feb 9am-2.30pm.

NCT NEARLY NEW SALES

Seriously Fun Swimming

At NCT nearly new sales you will find good quality baby equipment, maternity wear, clothes, books and toys at great prices.

Woking Borough Council The following courses are organised

by Woking BC. To book call 01483 771122 or visit Woking Leisure Centre.

Basketball Camp – junior Mon 21-Thurs 24 Feb. 4-day course for 7-12 yrs. 10am-3pm. £20 per day. At Winston Churchill School.

Basketball Camp – Youth Mon 21 - Thurs 24 Feb. 4 day course at Winston Churchill School for ages 13-16. 10am-4pm. £20 per day.

Climbing Age 5-7yrs and 8+. Wed 23 Feb. 1011.30am. £16 for 8+, £18 for 5-7s at Craggy Island, Guildford.

Horse riding daycamp For beginner and intermediate riders. For 6+. Tues 22 and Wed 23 Feb. 9.30am-4.30pm. £55 per day.

At Cliff Hatch Stables, Mayford.

Horse Riding – 2-day Course Suitable for intermediate and beginner and riders. For 6+. Thurs 24 - Fri 25 Feb 1.30-3.30pm. £48. Mayford.

Netball Skills Day For 8-13yrs. Thurs 24 Feb. 10am3.30pm £20. St Johns.

Skiing and Donutting Please wear long sleeves, trousers, gloves and bring a helmet. Transport not included. For 8yrs+. Fri 25 Feb 9.30am-12noon. £20. Guilford.

Woking FC Soccer Camp Three-day soccer camp for 5-14s.

Mon 21-Wed 23 Feb 10am-3pm. £35 (£28 if booked before 16 Feb). At Kingfield School. Call Jane Spong on 01483 772470.

Byfleet Sat 12 March, 10.30am-12 at Byfleet Village Hall, High Road, Byfleet.

Dorking Sat 5 March 10am-12pm at North Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill, North Holmwood. dorking_nct@yahoo.co.uk Farnham, Aldershot & District Sat 19 March at The Connaught School (Sports Hall), Tongham Road, Aldershot. £1 admission (in aid of NCT charity). nct.farnham.nns@hotmail.com Guildford Sat 12 March at St Joseph’s Church Hall, York Rd Guildford GU1 4AZ. 11am-12.30pm. nns@nctguildford. org.uk or 0844 234 6145 Haslemere & Midhurst Sat 12 March at the Millenium Hall, Liphook. Visit www.nct.org.uk/ haslemere for more details and to register as a seller.

Knaphill, Brookwood & Chobham Sat 12 February 10.30am-12 Noon (10.15am entry for NCT members with NCT card) at Knaphill Methodist Church (Next to Lloyds Bank), Knaphill, Woking GU21 2DR. knaphillnctsale@yahoo.co.uk Woking Sat 5 February, 3.30-5pm at Trinity Methodist Church, Brewery Road, Woking. nns_woking@yahoo.co.uk

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