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Happy New Year to all our readers and advertisers!

Let’s hope it’s a good year and that the economy improves in 2012 - although West Surrey seems to be bucking the financial trend at the moment as there are lots of new companies springing up and established ones expanding - we have details of quite a few of them in our news section. And while we are talking about local companies - please do support our advertisers, they are here because they want you to know about them, and if you contact them, please do mention you saw them in Families magazine - thanks!

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12-13 Nurseries - help with choosing a nursery and nursery grants explained

14-16 Independent School Open Days 17-23 What’s On 17-21 Activities, events, children’s workshops - by date 22 Children’s Theatre and Nearly New Sales 23 February half term holiday camps & sports courses

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Next issue: March/April Ad booking deadline: 27 January If you would like to reach over 25,000 local families call Sarah on 01737 558898 or email editor@familiessurreywest.co.uk Front cover: Matalan Toddler Girls longline cardigan from £10.

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News and Views Babies - understanding reflux Health - losing weight and mobile phone risks Family Holidays - great ideas for a family

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Visit www.FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk for fantastic directories listing everything from toddler groups and nurseries to parties and days out!

• Get an extended 5 week trial with online reading programme www.readingeggs.co.uk - see front page • Win a place on The Football School’s half term training camp - see page 5 • Get two free trials to Theatrebugs’ After School Adventure Club - see page 5 • Save 12% for the first 6 months with Positive Steps Day Nursery - see page 13 • £2 off per person to Bocketts Farm until 10 February - see page 19 • Save 30% on all cut and blow drys at Essensuals in Guildford and save 30% Page 1 on your first botox/dermal filler appointment - see page 24

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10 – 18 Swedish kids clothes company me&i are strengthening their March 2012 Surrey team. They’re looking for mums with a passion for

fashion to sell their gorgeous clothes through the successful me&i home selling concept (and it includes a range for adults too). If you’re looking for an extra income or maybe just the chance to get back to work in a role that you can fit around the family (rather than the other way around) this might be just the thing for you.

Their new range is out at the end of January so get your application in quickly if you want to be in from the start.

Though we’re reliably informed that they do take people on throughout the season. The me&i range is all about funky colours and cool prints on great quality clothes. A notch above the high street, with an individual and very Scandi style. For more information call 07725 030 821 or visit www.meandi.eu

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Theatrebugs launches in Grayshott

Fancy some term time dramatics for your little ones? What about a Theatrebugs After School Adventure Club!! They squeeze in lots of fun, games, music, dancing and drama into one action packed bugtastic hour.

Suitable for boys and girls aged 3.5 – 7. Join the Bugs next term as they explore “People Who Help Us!”. For the first time, they are offering classes nds. Combine it with a in Grayshott on Wednesdays, to add to their Farncombe classes held on ake it even more yummy.

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Give your house an affordable makeover If you want a new piece of furniture for your home, you could find some hidden treasures at one of Surrey’s Reuse Centres.

Buying reusable furniture and kitchen appliances is great value, good for the environment and you might just find a hidden treasure.

You could pick up antique style armchairs for £60, a 4-piece table and chairs for £70, a sideboard for £30 and a tall lamp for just £5. To buy or donate furniture call 0800 082 0180 or visit www. surreyreusenetwork.org.uk to find your nearest showroom.

‘Do something yummy’ to fundraise for children and young people with cancer Children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent is calling on mums in West Surrey to do something yummy to raise money for CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people. National Yummy Mummy Week, which runs from Saturday 10 March to Sunday 18 March (Mother’s Day), is a fun-packed fundraising campaign all about mums doing something yummy for children and young people with cancer, whilst spending quality time with their children, family and friends.

Hannah Auer, local fundraiser for CLIC Sargent said: “Mums can hold any type of event from12:42:37 cake sales and coffee mornings to dinner parties 17/11/11 or pamper nights and have a great time knowing that all the money raised from their event will make a real difference to families affected by childhood cancer.” As well as hosting fundraising events, people can also support the campaign by purchasing gifts from the Yummy Mummy product range. With something to suit every mum and all pockets, finding a gift for Mother’s Day couldn’t be simpler! To find out more about Yummy Mummy Week 2012 go to www.yummymummy.org.uk or call 08451 206 658 to register for your fundraising pack.

Reading Eggs is a highly interactive online program that makes learning to read a fun and enjoyable experience for all involved. Reading Eggs was created as a unique online world where children learn to read. It supports each child’s learning by offering individual lessons that allow children to progress at their own rate.

And it really works! Children love the games, songs, golden eggs and other rewards which, along with feeling proud of their reading, really motivate children to keep exploring and learning. Over 1 million children across the world have already had the Reading Eggs experience and the program is already being used by many teachers who incorporated the program into their daily lesson. Children love working and playing on the computer and the Reading Eggs program is all about bringing out the best in each child.

Educationally sound. The program has been developed by a highly experienced team of educational teachers, writers and developers. The 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 progress.

Children love it! With interactive animations, fun games, great songs and lots of rewards, Reading Eggs is a great place to learn to read.

Children are highly motivated to return again and again.

And it’s growing! Reading Eggs now has 120 big lessons which have been developed for 3 to 7 year olds and a placement test at the start of the program will ensure children start at the correct level for them.

The next stage of the program, Reading Eggspress, is also now available for 8-13 year olds and includes lessons, games and activities covering comprehension and grammar.

You too can be one of the 90% of parents who reported a noticeable improvement in their child’s reading skills after using the program.

Using promotional code UKJ23SRW you can trial the site for free for an extended period of 5 weeks to see for yourself what the program entails and why it has been so successful. Simply visit www.readingeggs. co.uk, register your email address and once your account has been set up you can enter the code on your parent dashboard.

Find your neighbourhood quirks and perks Surrey residents can now explore their neighbourhood in depth and find the best performing schools, location of your local public services, crime rates for your area and much more. Surrey-i provides an easy way to see information about your local area, from countywide level to specific wards.

It’s completely free and you can view data how you wish. It also includes details of how local authorities are tackling health issues and captures all your local crime information from Police.UK, so you only have to visit www.surreyi-gov.uk to get in the know.

Roll Up! Roll Up! Perform drama, dance and singing workshops are delighted to announce their most colourful and lively theme yet for the Spring term, The Circus! Classes Run on Mondays in Weybridge, Oxshott and Mayford, Tuesdays in Bramley, Wednesdays in Farnham and Cobham, Saturdays in Guildford, Woking, Haslemere and Petersfield Any interested 4-8 year old can try out the classes by attending a Free Trial Session. Classes for 8-12 year olds are also held in Oxshott, Woking and Guildford and the theme for this term is Hercules Beat! Call 0845 400 1280 for details or to book your free trial.

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News and Views INTRODUCING THE FOOTBALL SCHOOL Recently launched, The Football School’s Head Coach, Kester Buckland and his team of highly qualified UEFA coaches offer quality professional football coaching for children aged 5-14 years.

The Football School principals are simple! Football should be fun.

The more your child plays in the right environment, the more fun they have and the better they will become. The Football School’s coaches will create that positive environment to ensure your child experiences the fun and excitement of football. For information about how to play with The Football School, visit www.thefootballschool.co.uk

Win!

Win a place on the February half-term training camp by answering the following question (hint – you might find a clue on the website).

Q: What simple ‘rule’ does Anders Ericsson claim can make any young person excel at their activity? Submit answers at www.thefootballschool.co.uk/win by 27 January. The winner will be randomly picked from correct answers and informed by 30 January.

Local Crafty Chefs Franchise For Sale

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Crafty Chefs LLP is a hugely successful company based in Surrey. They teach children to cook in a fun learning environment. Their mission is “To Get Children Cooking Again”, as it is a great life skill. The Guildford and Waverley franchise is the founding partners’ own territory and has been built into a very successful franchise. They now have six franchisees and wish to concentrate on their expansion programme. As a result they are offering this territory for sale. This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire an up and running business with great growth potential.

Full support is provided from head office to take over this flourishing business. The ideal applicant will deliver a personal, caring service, be self motivated and ambitious. Contact them today for a chat about this tremendous opportunity. info@craftychefs.co.uk 01428 648663/ 653251

RecommendedFamilyHolidays.com advertises family friendly self catering holiday cottages across the UK, France and Ireland.

Now they are excited to announce the launch of RecommendedFamilyHotels.com featuring luxury, family friendly worldwide hotels.

They can help you put together your perfect family holiday including flights, transfers, room, board and kids clubs – all designed for the whole family to enjoy their holiday.

Whether you want to travel to the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Middle East or stay in Europe they now offer luxury hotels that are recommended by other mums and dads as well as self catering holiday cottages. And, if you fancy going skiing with the family, staying in a chalet, apartment or hotel, why not try out RecommendedFamilySkiing.com!

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HeadSpace comes to Farnham Library A dedicated space for young people has been launched at Farnham Library. The HeadSpace area has been designed by young people, and the library service is also encouraging young volunteers to promote the space, plan their own events and decide on what books are stocked.

Farnham library's HeadSpace is inviting young people to read books, listen to music, study or simply catch up with friends over a drink or a bite to eat. The area is for the sole use of young people, aged 11-19 yrs, and is part of the library’s drive to cater for residents of all ages.

One young volunteer said: “HeadSpace has changed my impression of what a library should and could be. I wouldn't have thought I could enjoy myself in a library before, let alone be allowed to eat, chat, listen to music and even decide what books they stock! It's a really relaxing place and I hope that other young people can enjoy the space I've helped to create.” Visit Farnham Library and become one of the first people to take advantage of this CENTRESTAGE-87x60_centrestage-87x60 09:07 Page 1 new space. Residents can also find out more at:07/12/2011 www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries.

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New Highwires at Fishers Farm Park

Exciting New Music School ‘THE MUSIC WORKS’ Opening in Milford at the end of Jan

Fishers is the award-winning, all-inclusive attraction in the heart of the West Sussex countryside. With all rides and activities included in your admission, it’s the ultimate day out for any family, and promises a farm-tastic day of fun, come rain or shine!

‘Its never too late to learn or too early to start’ says Andy Hart founder of a brand new music school in Milford.

Discover the exhilarating new high-wires attraction being launched at Fishers this half term ‘Squirrel Scramble’– it’s a tree-top adventure for the whole family to enjoy!

‘SQUIRREL SCRAMBLE’ promises to challenge all timber tumblers and clever climbers as they clamber across walkways over 20ft high! Race through ropes as you explore a brand new adventure in the wonderful woodland – this fantastic new addition is not for the faint-hearted!

The Music Works is a purpose built music school with six fully soundproofed teaching studios and a small recording studio, all equipped with the latest instruments. The school will be a Yamaha Music School offering their proven group music lessons on Keyboards, Guitar and Drums – these unique music lessons encourage learning by playing with others – no headphones allowed! The groups are small, up to 8, which means ensemble and harmony work can be learnt - just one of the advantages over individual tuition. Try a FREE Taster Lesson, book online at www.themusicworks.co today.

As well as group lessons a full range of individual tuition for solo instruments and singing will be available. The good news is that it’s not as expensive as you might think – lessons start at £15.50 per hour! Visit www.themusicworks.co or call 01483 516060.

SATURDAY CLUBS 2012

‘Creation Station’ Baby Discovery classes launch Following the success of The Creation Station’s arts and crafts sessions for toddlers and pre-schoolers, a whole new creative programme of classes specifically designed for babies from 4 to 15 months has been launched across the UK. ‘Baby Discovery’ sessions include an exciting range of safe, triedclub and will tested A Mad Science Saturday beart and craft activities to engage the baby’s senses, provided in a safe and nurturing environment, with the running near you soon! support of their parent or carer. There is also the added benefit of a variety of unique toys and treasured artworks to create with your baby.

Fishers are proud to be joining paws again in 2012 with Tatty Teddy! Enjoy treasure hunts, photo-shoots and a life-size Tatty Teddy at the park for the ‘Tatty Teddy Fun Days’ on 11th & 12th February. A little birdy tells us that Peppa Pig, Fireman Sam, Ben & Holly and Timmy will all be visiting Fishers during 2012 too (for details please see www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk).

Three Peaks are Outstanding in OFSTED Report OFSTED carried out a surprise inspection report recently which rated Three Peaks Outstanding in all areas. Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits offers adventurous outdoor activities from the extensive 12 acre grounds of Barfield School, using school facilities such as the pool and fixed ropes courses and adventure equipment, which are open to all children aged 4-13, both from Barfield and the local community. Three Peaks run adventure courses throughout the term and camps during school holidays. For more information see www.3pks.co.uk or call 0700 393 2610.

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Are you looking for a great day out for all your family where you can encourage everyone to get fit, have fun and do something fantastic for vital breast cancer causes at the same time? After the success of last year’s Wild West extravaganza and having raised over £270,000 The SunWalk London is returning to Battersea Park on 1st July and promises to be a Completely Tropical Experience!

Organised by Woking-based breast cancer charity Walk the Walk, The SunWalk is a day not to be missed. Women, men and children, from babies to Great Grand Parents can take on a walking challenge!

Any age can take part in the 5k walk, aged 6 and over the 10k and everybody aged 13+ in the Half Marathon (13.1 miles). What makes Walk the Walk’s events unique is that participants aged 13 and over wear brightly decorated bras and they can really go to town with this years “Tropical” theme. The children do not miss out and they will be given specially designed T shirts as well as SunWalk caps! To register or find out more about Walk the Walk and the events it organises visit www.walkthewalk.org or call 01483 741430.

New Principal for Stagecoach Godalming Holly King is very excited to be taking over Stagecoach Godalming. She has a wealth of experience including teaching dance at Stagecoach Crawley for the past seven years. Holly says “I first started my time with Stagecoach as a student and have worked my way up. I am very passionate about giving students the best possible education in the performing arts and am very much looking forward to taking over Stagecoach Godalming as Principal”.

Stagecoach Godalming is now recruiting for the spring term, they have limited spaces available for their part time classes on a Saturday morning, so act now!

Contact Holly on 01252 319133 or email: godalming@stagecoach.co.uk or visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/godalming.

New Classes in Liphook Stagecoach Liphook is introducing new Saturday afternoon classes in Liphook for ages 6-18yrs from 2.305.30pm. Classes already run in the morning in Liphook for 4-6 year olds and 7-18s. To contact Stagecoach Liphook call Leanne on 0845 0556376 or email liphook@ stagecoach.co.uk. Stagecoach classes also run in Farnham, Woking, Guildford North (Worplesdeon) and Guildford (Merrow).

For contact details see www.stagecoach.co.uk.

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News and Views Great work opportunity for local parents who love gardening!

Local mums Emily and Judith have recently founded Grayshaw & Yeo Gardening Company.

Between them they have over 12 year’s professional gardening experience. They are currently looking for non-professional, but enthusiastic parents to utilise their passion for gardening and become professional gardeners. “Our aim is to further develop and support a network of self-employed gardeners across Surrey. We encourage people to apply individually or with a friend, as this can provide backup if you can’t make it to work and also you can inspire each other” says Emily Grayshaw.

Grayshaw & Yeo Gardening Company is increasing their client base across Surrey and they are looking for 12 gardeners to sub-contract for them from early 2012. They offer their gardeners a great hourly rate, total flexibility and a great deal of support. Judith stated that “Our clients choose us because we are local and more often than not because we are female. Gardening has worked so well for us and really given us confidence in returning to work so we want to enable others to do the same. We find the clients, assess their needs, and put the right gardener in place. All you have to do is pick your hours, agree these with the client and get gardening!” Call Emily on 07799 292573 or Judith or 07917 208655 for more details.

Looking for singers of all ages Have you ever wondered whether your voice deserves a larger audience than the shower or would you simply like to inspire your child to sing?

Jenny Randall, a singer, performer and teacher at Farnham Music and Drama explains why she believes that singing is so powerful. “I have been singing ever since I can remember. I believe everyone can get a fantastic buzz out of singing, whether it is in the shower or in a choir.

Singing is more than having a great voice. What’s important is how it makes you feel. As many inspirational choir masters have shown, if you enjoy singing your confidence increases and you feel good about yourself.”

Singing is also good for your health. It reduces stress, increases oxygen in the blood and works the major muscle groups in your upper body.

In fact, the correct breathing technique slows down the heart rate and calms the nerves. Research shows that children studying music frequently make better progress in all subjects than their peers; “It’s never too early to enjoy music. All children love playing instruments, singing and moving to songs and they develop their sense of pulse, rhythm and dynamics without even realising it”

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Farnham Music and Drama is offering free trials for their adult choir which meets every Thursday evening at 78 Tilford Road at 8 pm for 40 minutes. Come and join them for a sing and a glass of wine.

Individual singing and instrumental lessons are also available for children and adults. Also on offer are group drama and music classes for preschool and school age. Centre Stage is their performing arts group for school age children and their Mini Maestro class is a perfect musical escape for children from 6 months to 4 years. Find out more at www.farnhammusicanddrama.com.

The Children’s Book Festival returns Surrey’s Children’s Book Festival is back for another year in 2012, jampacked with workshops and activities. The festival, which will run for two weeks from Sat 24 March, includes a party with cartoon characters Kipper and Maisy, a chance to make a newspaper with a top journalist and to even meet a snake. For budding artists, the illustrator of the Horrible Science books Tony De Saulles will be running an exclusive workshop. He’ll teach children how to make cartoons look squishy, explosive, freaky, frightening and even smelly.

The festival will take place in libraries and other venues throughout Woking, Guildford, Surrey Heath and Waverley. Tickets are available to buy online visit surreycc.gov.uk/ childrensbookfestival or go to participating libraries to find out more or to pick up a programme.

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Living with REFLUX

efore you have a baby, you’re told to see feeding time as a time of bonding.

But for some mums, it’s anything but.

Families Surrey West looks at how living with a baby with reflux can drive you to the very brink of despair.

Vicki Gilbert is a third time mum. To see pictures of her, her husband Sean and her happy smiling children in the early stages of baby Joe’s life, it’s hard to believe what was going on every time she closed the front door.

“From being a couple of weeks old, Joe would scream and scream,” Vicki remembers. “At one point, the screaming went on for 18 hours a day.

He was hysterical when you laid him down for a nappy change. He screamed through every car journey. The only respite we got was a 5 hour stretch at night when he literally passed out from exhaustion. It pushed us to the end of our tethers.”

Reflux is the contents of the stomach coming back up into the gullet. The acid causes a burning sensation which can make baby vomit, arch their back and cry inconsolably. It’s thought about half of all babies have reflux in the first 3 months of their lives to some degree, with most developing it at about 2 months. That figure reduces to 5% by the time babies are 10 months old.

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Babies get reflux because the stomach valve hasn’t developed properly. That valve keeps the food and the acid, in the stomach. When it’s not working properly and baby is full, that food and acid comes back up. Symptoms vary dependent on the child and the severity of the case, but the inconsolable crying described by Vicki is common.

“Nothing worked. It was utterly heartbreaking. I remember being in my bedroom and shouting to my husband to call an ambulance. We never actually did it, but we were so near on so many occasions.”

“Some parents experiment with the hungry baby milks. These are designed to stay in the stomach for longer. But if you have a baby with reflux, milks like that will make it worse.”

“New mothers assume that feeding their newborn will be a positive experience,” explains Alison.

“Sadly this isn’t true for those whose babies suffer from reflux. Reflux can’t be cured, but it can be controlled. We have to crack the ‘reflux code’ for each baby to find out what helps relieve the individual symptoms.”

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And it is getting better for Vicki Gilbert and 7 month old Joe. He’s on a cocktail of medication that has brought his symptoms under control. For the past month, life has been a little more normal.

Like many children with reflux, he’s developed poor sleep habits but that’s a battle for later. The sleep he does take is in a cot propped up at an angle. Vicki says it’s been incredibly tough, but she hopes other parents of babies with reflux will take strength from her experience.

“Babies cry to communicate. If they are crying for “If your instinct tells you something is wrong, don’t long periods of time, then there’s something wrong listen to those who say your baby is ‘unsettled’ or and, in my experience, it’s usually a digestive issue.” ‘colicky’. Seek help from your GP. If they won’t listen, see another GP in the practice. It is NOT normal for babies to scream for hours on end.”

Vicki Gilbert found support from her local GP and says without that, she’s not sure how she would have coped. He listened, explained and prescribed medication that has, after 7 months, eased Joe’s pain. Consultant Paediatric Surgeon Emma Sidebottom says it is important to consult with your health care professionals about treatments – like products to thicken milk which helps baby keep it down, as well as acid blockers.

Vicki’s story is repeated on forums and in chat rooms across the internet. There are stories of families who have been driven to the brink by their babies’ suffering. Many turn to Alison Scott-Wright, an expert in reflux also known as The Magic Sleep Fairy.

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Those symptoms vary. For some it’s excessive vomiting, irritability, a white coating on the tongue, excessive mucus, refusal to feed and poor sleep habits. These sleep habits are a product of the pain your child is experiencing, and it’s those habits that can remain long after the baby has outgrown the reflux. For babies with ‘silent’ reflux – that’s all the pain and irritability, without the vomiting – diagnosis is more difficult. But Alison Scott-Wright says it’s vital parents listen to even the youngest of babies.

forums and chat to others mums. Look at www. livingwithreflux.org or www.littlerefluxers.co.uk Also, join my Facebook page and get advice from other parents. »» Keep a journal. Include videos of any reflux episodes by your baby and photos. Use these when visiting health care professionals. »» Go to your GP and make them listen. This may mean you returning time and again. »» Get someone to come along to the GP with you.

If you are suffering from a lack of sleep and are emotionally charged, you may need support to get your case across. »» Remember, you are your baby’s only voice. That inconsolable cry is trying to tell you something.

Trust your instinct and don’t be fobbed off.

Alison Scott-Wright is author of The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan and an expert in infant reflux. www.alisonscott-wright.com

If you’re not getting the support you need from REFLUX – SPOT THE SYMPTOMS your GP, Emma says you can ask to be referred Does your baby…. to your local hospital’s Paediatric Clinic. The * Vomit specialists there will be able to see children at much * Have bouts of inconsolable crying shorter notice than waiting for a GP referral. * Arch their back “Remember that 99% of babies with reflux will * Have frequent hiccups and excess dribble outgrow It completely without any treatment,” * Have a white coating on their tongue adds Emma Sidebottom. “Reflux is made better * Refuse to feed by your baby growing. The two milestones are * Have poor sleep patterns starting on solids – which stay down better than * Have excess mucus milk – and children becoming more upright. It will * Display signs of pain and irritability get better.”

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After the excesses of Christmas, how many of you have 'weight loss' at the top of your New Year's resolution list? But where do you start? With so many trendy fad diets on the market, it is hardly surprising that most of us embark on our new regime with gusto, only to give up a few weeks later. So, how can you ensure that this New Year, your resolution becomes a way of life and not just a quick-fix?

breakfast will reboot this and re balance insulin levels, which are crucial for controlling fat storage. Choose a combination of protein and complex carbohydrates, such as scrambled egg on wholemeal/rye toast or porridge with berries and seeds.

Fitness professional and Nutrition Advisor, Rachael Elliott-Hughes, offers the following advice to help you achieve your long term goals: "The key to successful weight management is motivation and consistency. The combination of a varied, well-balanced diet along with regular exercise will ensure that you not only shed the pounds, but you maintain energy levels without compromising your metabolism, which guarantees long term success." To help you make these lifestyle changes, Rachael suggests these 6 strategies:

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Eating every 3 to 4 hours ensures a steady level of sugars in the bloodstream. This in turn controls the production of insulin and avoids storage of excess sugars as body fat. As well as your three main meals a day, plan for healthy snacks such as oatcakes and nut butter or apple with cottage cheese.

5. Combine cardio and resistance training Yes, running

will torch calories and improve heart and lung function, but to ensure your body becomes more efficient at fatburning, aim for a combination of both cardio and resistance work. An ideal hour in the gym would comprise 30 minutes cardio and 30 minutes weights.

A permanent change to body shape requires time and commitment. Make sure you are ready for this. A positive attitude can really make the difference between success and failure. Look upon your new eating 6. Don't be too hard on plan as an exciting journey; learn how to enjoy new healthier foods; discover new yourself! Allow yourself the occasional treat but then get back on ways of cooking. Follow an exercise track. Try to follow the 80:20 rule (be routine you enjoy; join a new dance careful about what you eat for 80% of class, learn new gym routines. the time and allowing yourself the odd treat here and there) for a consistent 2. Set reasonable goals If you approach. Remember, your new crash diet and lose pounds too quickly, approach is for life not just for New your body's metabolism will drop. As Year! Good Luck ! soon as you eat normally the body will store the perceived excess calories as fat. If you would like any advice about To ensure a maintainable weight loss, aim weight loss and improved fitness, to lose between 1 to 2lb a week.

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The new report Mobile phone health risks: the case for action to protect children brings together, for the first time, more than 200 peer-reviewed studies from a range of research institutions that link mobiles to serious health problems.

These include brain tumours and potential damage to fertility, genes, the blood-brain barrier and melatonin production, as well as other biological effects thought to have a role in the development of cancer. Endorsed by a number of eminent doctors and scientists, the report highlights the growing and substantial body of evidence that has been obscured in the debate over these risks. As studies highlighted in the new report show, children’s brains are more susceptible to the effects of mobile phone radiation because of their smaller heads, thinner skulls and greater tissue conductivity. Not only does this double the amount of radiation absorbed by their brains, but the overall effect stands to be reinforced by much longer cumulative exposure than adults over their lives. The report criticises the mobile phone industry and the Government – which receives billions in mobile phone tax and licence revenue – for focusing on studies that have found no evidence of harm rather than responding to the mounting evidence that suggests the contrary. Find the report here: www.FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk/EMRresourcepage Read simple tips to protect your family here: www.FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk/EMRsafety If you contact one of our advertisers, please let them know you saw their details in Families Surrey West - thank you.

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Family Holidays

All aboard for summer 2012!

It’s the depths of winter, so every family’s thoughts naturally turn to where they will be this summer.

Joanna Moorhead has lots of ideas – and Families editors share their best holiday experiences ever.

Away from the crowds in Norfolk If you love Cornwall and Devon, but are frustrated by the prices and the crowds, why not head instead for Norfolk?

Cottage prices for midsummer are cheaper, it will take you less time to get there and it’s much easier to get to and from the beaches and other attractions because the roads are far less clogged. For a comfortable, child-friendly cottage look on the Recommended Family Holidays website under the ‘East of England’ tab. Poppyland Cottages, for example, have a range of properties dotted around a series of beautiful villages, and within easy reach of lovely Blue Flag beaches – and everything on the website has been checked for family-friendliness. Great pubs for lunches and suppers out, too – and Norfolk is also a very good option for families who love cycling. www.recommendedfamilyholidays.com Poppyland Cottages

Perfect for: Families with young children wanting to get away from the crowds.

Midsummer prices: from around £21 per person, per night.

Hideaway in Robin Hood’s forest

Camping meets boutique hotel

What child wouldn’t be excited to be holidaying in the centre of the wood made famous by the legendary Robin Hood?

And what parent wouldn’t be happy to join them, now Forest Holidays are extending their venues to this one? The new lodges, which open this spring, will be set in the middle of 3,300 acres of forest, and include basic cabins to de luxe ‘golden oak plus’ cabins with their own hot tub. Loads to do for all ages – Sherwood Forest has a glorious labyrinth of cycle trails, plus farm parks, arts and craft centres and play areas. www.forestholidays.co.uk

Molly Dishwasher isn’t just an unusual name for a holiday experience – it’s an unusual experience, too. You stay in a shepherd’s hut nestled among acres of meadows and woodland in deepest Sussex. A comfy double for you, bunk beds for the children, all squeezed into a small but beautiful space with oodles of special little touches. Young children adore staying somewhere different, and they love pulling their parents into their adventures – which is what makes Molly Dishwasher such a hit. Plus breakfast included, a BBQ and food on hand, and loads of places to explore in the area including Drusilla’s Zoo, Battle Abbey, Hever Castle and endless beaches. www.mollydishwasher.com

Perfect for: active families in search of a change from Center Parcs (and more of a bargain).

Midsummer prices: From around £30 per person per night

Perfect for: families with small children who want a pint-sized adventure without having to travel too far.

Midsummer prices: Around £20 per person per night

The Alps in August Switzerland isn’t just for skiing: in fact, the Alps can be one of the loveliest places in Europe for a summer holiday en famille. As well as beautiful weather, there’s a wealth of sporty things to do for both smaller children and teenagers. Chilly Powder runs its Morzine chalet hotel through the summer as well as the winter, offering the same attractions (professionally-cooked food, childcare etc) with the emphasis on comfortable living alongside a wealth of outdoor pursuits. Morzine is an eight-hour drive from Calais, or fly to Geneva and hire a car; the chalet has 17 bedrooms and there’s even a hot tub in the garden. www.chillypowder.com Perfect for: sporty families with children in different age ranges Midsummer prices: from around £120 per adult per night, discount for children, half-board

Pamper yourself in Devon The word ‘barton’ means ‘a small country estate’ in Devon, so head for Libbear Barton and what you’ll be buying is a slice of laid-back country high life, half an hour from the nearest beach. Libbear Barton is a 40-acre farm with four properties: the Georgian farmhouse (sleeping up to 14) and three cottages. Rent one if you’re holidaying with your immediate family, or rent two or even all of them if you’re bringing your extended clan or another family or families along (the maximum number of guests, if you take all the properties, is 39).

The whole place is kitted out with under-fives in mind, so you won’t need to worry about cramming the car with clobber – even buggies are provided. You won’t need to leave the farm every day, because there’s plenty to do there – an adventure playground, indoor swimming pool, woodland and meadows, a fishing lake, games room and loads and loads of play space. For those days when you do want to venture out, north Devon is teeming with family-friendly things to do, and the beautiful beach at Bude is only 15 miles away. More details: www.libbearbarton.co.uk Perfect for: groups of families holidaying together Midsummer prices: from £36 per person per night, based on full occupancy in July/August

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Family Holidays Relax in France The kids have fun and Parents can relax and enjoy the peace. This is what La Garenne, a gite complex in the Charente Maritime region of France, is all about. There are 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 with in the walled garden. Each of the gites have a patio facing the communal walled garden with toys, fully fenced swimming pool, climbing tree, tree swings, slides, wooden play house and trampoline. There is also a small heated toddler and baby pool. The children have freedom to run around and have fun while parents have a chance to relax and enjoy the sun, a book, good food etc. There are lots of activities at La Garenne such as kids club for the over 3’s, pottery painting classes and welcome BBQ. You can also book babysitting, arrivals meal and during the week you can order a delicious 3 course meal making this the perfect family friendly holiday.

The weather is warm through out May – October as this region is the second sunniest in France. If you don’t fancy driving airports near by are Poitiers, La Rochelle, Cognac and Bordeaux. Airlines such as easyjet, flybe, BA and ryanair all fly to these destinations. Discounts are available on some weeks in May, June and September. Please quote Families when requesting. For more details please contact Dorte on dorte@triliving. co.uk or visit www.livingfrance.org

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Wish you were here...Families editors on their best-ever holidays “Going to Amsterdam for four days on Eurostar last summer was a brilliant holiday for our teenagers, who are 12 and 15. We’d left it til the last minute to book, but it was very easy to find a deal and going on the train was perfect – although there are plenty of flights as well. It was an incredibly easy city to negotiate – everyone spoke English, which was a huge help of course, and it was straightforward to get around and to find everything we wanted to find. As a city Amsterdam seems to have something for everyone: we tried cycling, we spent a few hours in the Van Gogh Museum, we had a ride on a canal boat, and we went round the Resistance Museum. Going to the Anne Frank house was a real highlight – both our children had read her diary in Year 7, so they already knew her story and it was very moving for all of us to see where she lived. “ Roma Reeves, editor, Families West London “When my children were little we used to stay in mobile homes on campsites, and we had some very successful trips. They’re such easy holidays when you’ve got small children: you don’t have to dress up, you can please yourself, there are no pressures. We had a few holidays at French campsites, and they were fine, but it was the Italian ones that really ticked all the boxes. One of them, Bella Italia in the Italian Lakes (www.camping-bellaitalia.it) was so wonderful that we even went back a second time, and that’s the only time we’ve ever done that. Another one we loved was Marina de Venezia near Venice (http://www.marinadivenezia.it). The Italian campsites both had great, and good-value, restaurants on-site, and they also had really good supermarkets with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. The swimming pools were lovely, and they were fantastic value.”

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Nurseries

Choosing a Nursery

W

e all know that day-care exists but it is only when we become working parents that we have to make decisions about where our small children will be cared for. Today there is so much choice that the decision is all the harder to make.

So what are the choices; nanny, child-minder or day nursery. Nannies and child-minders are for babies and children in a home setting and the care is on a much more personal basis. Day nurseries, upon which this article will concentrate, care for babies and young children on a much larger scale. When looking for a day-nursery it is important to have a clear idea of what you want for your child. I often suggest that you think about choosing a nursery as you would choosing a new home; what are the ‘MUST HAVES’ and what are your ‘DESIRABLES’.

All parents want their children to be happy and cared for, and when they are small babies the care aspect appears to be the most important. Care is important, and you need to look closely at the adults in the whole nursery who will be delivering this care. Remember to consider the whole nursery environment and all of the adults, not just the baby room or whichever room your child is starting in. Your baby will grow quickly and as a consequence will move through the rooms in the nursery. You don’t want to keep changing settings so look at where your baby is heading.

Your adults need to be caring but they also need to be mindful of the role that their interactions have in helping your baby to learn through first hand experiences and opportunities for exploration and investigation. It is these experiences which help develop the brain during those formative years.

Research has clearly demonstrated that babies and young children make progress when supported by knowledgeable and skilled adults. When visiting a nursery ask about the qualifications of the staff.

Many good nurseries are now employing graduates who have gone on to gain Early Years Professional Status (EYP). Ask whether these adults work in all areas of the nursery and not just with the children aged 3+. Remember the majority of brain development occurs within the first 2 years of life and it is important that high quality staff are caring for our very youngest children.

The environment that a nursery creates is of crucial importance. When visiting a nursery look beyond the physical environment to the babies and children already in the setting. Do they appear to have high levels of well-being; look at the body language that babies and children display. Do they look at ease? Are they comfortable and cosy with the adults in the room? Are they showing levels of excitement and stimulation? In babies is there excited movement of the limbs?

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“I wish someone had told me about nurseries that feed into schools,” complains Lissy. “I wanted my daughter to go to a school where she needed to pass an assessment, but the nursery I sent her to didn’t prepare her and when she was asked to write her name at the assessment she burst into tears!” 3 to 5 year olds are taught according to a framework set out by the Government’s Early Years Foundation Stage but some nurseries will go far beyond this academically. On the other hand, some parents will run a mile from a nursery that hothouses such young children.

“I wanted a nursery for Annabel where her key worker would chat to me every day and tell me what she had been up to. Some nurseries I looked around seemed too busy to do that,” says Sarah.

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Start early! “It sounds ridiculous, but I put my bump down for nursery when I was pregnant,” says Camille, mother of one. “OK, I wasted a few registration fees, but at least I got a place at the nursery I really wanted.”

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Read the latest OFSTED report - a great way for detailed info on everything from quality of care and education to cleanliness and opportunities for play. Although all nurseries follow OFSTED guidelines, there’s room for interpretation!

“Looks aren’t everything,” says Kate, mother of 3. “If a nursery is a bit shabby it could still be fantastic in terms of quality of care. And perfect, pristine equipment is not being used!”

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How flexible will the nursery be if you need to swap a day or add an afternoon? You’ll soon discover how useful this can be.

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Watch the staff. “My preference is always an owner-run nursery,” says Marianna, mum of 2. “It’s their own business and they’ll really care about it.” Are the carers interacting with the children or are they just chatting to each other? Look at staff turnover and ask if the nursery ever uses agency staff.

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The best way to choose a nursery is gut instinct.

Look at whether the children are relaxed, happy, stimulated and engaged. “If it clicks, it’s probably right,” says Jo

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Many parents also want a nursery that provides all meals – but do consider what your child is being fed and where it is cooked!

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What does the nursery offer? How are the sessions structured? Look for a mix of fun along with quieter activities. Are there additional classes such as French and ballet? Do they take the older children on outings? How much is your child learning in preparation for school? Do you want them to learn letters and numbers?

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by Sarah-Jane Butler and Ann Clare

All of these are indicators that the babies and young children feel safe and secure in a setting.

Research has shown that when babies and children display high levels of well-being and involvement then learning will take place. “Well-being” indicates that the basic needs of the child are satisfied and refers to the degree to which children feel at ease, act spontaneously, show vitality and self-confidence. “Involvement” is evident when children are concentrated and focused, interested and fascinated and when they are operating at the very limits of their capabilities.

When choosing a day nursery for your baby, parents want somewhere which is safe and secure, not just from a safeguarding perspective but importantly for emotional well-being. You want play experiences for your young child, not hot house pressure to produce a prospective genius but an emotionally secure individual who has had the opportunities to develop the valuable learning skills that are learnt through play. After all, 'a child's play is his work' - Friedrich Froebel Sarah-Jane Butler and Ann Clare, founders of Parental Choice, the essential “one-stop shop” to help you make the right decision on your childcare needs. For more information on your childcare options, see the Parental Choice website: www.parentalchoice.co.uk.

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Nursery Education Grant - all 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours of free early-education a week for 38 weeks of the year. This applies until they reach compulsory school age (the term following their fifth birthday), and can be applied flexibly over a minimum of three days. Free early education places are available at a range of early years settings including nursery schools and classes, children's centres, day nurseries, play groups and pre-schools and childminders. Your child will be eligible for the Nursery Education Grant from the term after their third birthday. If you choose a nursery which costs more than the funding or use the nursery for more hours the grant will be offset against your bill.

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Your employer may provide subsidised onsite childcare, or offer Childcare Vouchers as a portion of your salary. Download a guide at www.childcarevouchers.co.uk or find out more about Childcare Vouchers at www.hmrc.gov.uk/ calcs/ccin.htm. Check if your nursery will accept Childcare Vouchers.

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You may be able to recoup some of your childcare costs through the tax credit scheme, depending on the number of hours you work and your household income. To find out if you are eligible go to www.payingforchildcare. org.uk or www.direct.gov.uk/en/ MoneyTaxAndBenefits/TaxCredits

New Montessori Nursery Opens in Frimley, Camberley Treasure Montessori provides a safe environment where children can thrive, be motivated, stimulated and nurtured. The owner of the new nursery Ginika Ogidi commented “Treasure provides a home from home, an environment where children are keen and happy to come. Our purpose is to provide an exceptional nursery and pre-school where every child matters; every child develops to their potential, believes in themselves and cares for others”.

Children gain an early enthusiasm for learning which is the key to developing qualities such as confidence, curiosity and perseverance.

Nutrition is important at Treasure and excellent healthy food is prepared on site. The nursery is open 51 weeks a year from 7.30am to 6.30pm and takes children from age 3 months up to 6 years and is conveniently located opposite Frimley Park Hospital.

For more information please see www.treasuremontessori.co.uk, call 01276 29774 or email: admin@treasuremontessori.co.uk.

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and spacious environments of our nurseries in Surrey. We would be pleased to show you our facilities and the range of services and activities we offer at our nurseries at Haslemere, Ottershaw, Ripley, Woking and at Felcott Road and Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames.

For the benefits of a Toad Hall Nursery, a brochure or to arrange a visit please contact us at: Haslemere: 01428 654117 Email: Haslemere.nursery@toadhall-nursery.co.uk Ottershaw: 01932 874286 Email: ottershaw@toadhall-nursery.co.uk Ripley: 01483 222020 Email: ripley@toadhall-nursery.co.uk Woking: 01483 486116 Email: woking.nursery@toadhall-nursery.co.uk Felcott Road, Walton-on-Thames: 01932 252858 Email: walton@toadhall-nursery.co.uk Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames: 01932 226975 Grayshott Little Sunflowers Nov 2011.indd 1 Email: manorroad@toadhall-nursery.co.uk www.toadhall-nursery.co.uk

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Independent School Open Days

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Open Day Date

Aldro School, Shackleford 01483 409020

Sat 3 March 11am-12.30pm.

Boys 7-13 years.

Amesbury School, Hindhead 01428 604322

By appointment. Mixed 3-13 years.

Barfield School, Runfold, Farnham 01252 782271

Fri 27 Jan and Fri 9 March, 9.30-11.30am. Mixed 2-13 years.

Barrow Hills, Witley 01428 683639

Wed 8 Feb 10am-12noon.

Mixed 3-13 yrs.

Belmont Preparatory School Holmbury St Mary 01306 730852

Fri 16 March, tours at 9.30am and 10.30am. Mixed 2-13 years.

Coworth Flexlands School, Chobham 01276 855707

Nursery/Reception entry: Fri 24 Feb 9.30-11am, Yr 1 - 6 entry: Sat 25 Feb 10am-12noon. Boys 3-7, Girls 3-11yrs.

Cranleigh Prep School, Cranleigh 01483 542051

Sat 3 March 10am-12noon.

Mixed 7-13 years.

Cranmore School, West Horsley 01483 280340

Fri 2 March, Sat 3 March 9.30am-12noon.

Boys 2 ½-13 years, Girls 2 ½ - 4 years.

Duke of Kent School, Ewhurst 01483 277313

Pre-prep/Junior Thurs 9 Feb 10-12noon. Senior School Fri 10 Feb 10am-12noon. Mixed 3-16 years.

Edgeborough, Frensham 01252 792495

Please call the school.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Farlington School, Horsham 01403 254967

Fri 13 Jan 9.15-11.15am Boys 3-4, Girls 3-18 years.

Frensham Heights, Rowledge 01252 792561

Please call the school.

Mixed 3-18 years.

Glenesk School, E Horsley 01483 282329

Thurs 9 Feb 10am. Mixed 2-7 years.

Greenfield School, Woking 01483 772525

Please call the school. Mixed 3-11 yrs.

Guildford High School 01483 543853

Juniors: Thurs 26 Jan 10am, Wed 29 Feb 10am. Seniors: Tues 24 Jan 10am, Thurs 9 Feb 10am. Girls 4-18 yrs.

Halstead Prep School, Woking 01483 772682

Sat 3 March 10am - 12 noon.

Girls 3-11 years.

Haslemere Prep School, Haslemere 01428 642350

Fri 3 Feb 9am-12noon, Sat 4 Feb 10am-1pm. Boys 2-13, Girls 2-4.

Hoe Bridge School, Woking 01483 760018

Thurs 1 March 9.30-11.30am.

Mixed 2 ½-13 years.

International School of London, Woking 01483 750409

Please call the school.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Lanesborough School, Guildford 01483 880650

Please call the school.

Boys 3-13 years.

Longacre School, Shamley Green 01483 893225

Fri 9 March.

Mixed 2 ½-11 years.

Manor House, Bookham 01372 457077

Tues 7 Feb 9.30-11am, starting with a welcome by the Head at 9.30am Girls 2-16 years.

Moon Hall School, Holmbury St Mary 01306 731464

Please call the school. Specialist school for dyslexic children aged 7-13 years.

Oakfield School, Pyrford 01932 342465

Please call the school.

Boys 3-7, Girls 3-16 years.

Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick 01403 822391

Sat 3 March and Tues 6 March.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Ripley Court, Ripley 01483 225217

By appointment. Mixed 3-13 years.

The Royal School, Haslemere/Hindhead 01428 603052 Girls 6 wks-18yrs, Boys 6 wks-5yrs (2013: 11yrs +)

Girls’ Senior School at Work Thurs 9 Feb 9am (Haslemere).

Boys Senior School Information Afternoon Fri 30 March 3-7pm.

(Hindhead).

Rydes Hill School, Guildford 01483 563160

Please call the school.

Boys 3-7, Girls 3-11 years.

St Andrews School, Horsell, 01483 760943

Fri 9 March 9-11.30am.

Mixed 3-13 years.

St Catherine’s School, Bramley 01483 899665

Prep School: Mon 23 Jan, Mon 5 March 9.30am. Girls 4-18yrs.

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St Edmund’s School, Hindhead 01428 609875

Sat 25 Feb 10am - 12noon Mixed 2-13 years.

St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551

Sat 3 March 10am-12.30pm.

Boys 2 ½-7 years Girls 2 ½-11 years.

St Ives School, Haslemere 01428 643734

Fri 3 Feb 9am-12noon, Sat 4 Feb 10am-1pm. Girls 2-11, boys 2-4 years.

St Nicholas’ School, Fleet 01252 850121

Sat 3 March 10am-1pm.

Boys 3-7, Girls 3-16 years.

St Teresa’s School, Effingham 01372 750204

Fri 2 March. Boys 2-4, girls 2-18 years.

Tormead School, Guildford 01483 796040 Girls 4-18 years.

Junior School: Mon 12 March 9.30-11am.

Senior School: Tues 13 March 9.30-11.30am

Cranmore School

Independent Preparatory School for Boys (4 -13) Plus Bright Stars Co-ed Nursery (2½ +)

‘unashamedly academic … amazing sports facilities’ Good Schools Guide 2011

Open Mornings Mornings Open

& Saturday 3rdSeptember March 20122011 FridayFriday 23rd2nd & Saturday 24th 9.30am -- 12 12 Noon 9.30am Noon Crèche facilities available Crèche facilities available

Mrs Perry,Registrar Registrar t: t: 01483 Mrs HH Perry, 01483280340 280340 e: admissions@cranmoreprep.co.uk e: admissions@cranmoreprep.co.uk www.cranmoreprep.co.uk www.cranmoreprep.co.uk EpsomRd, Road, West Horsley, Surrey Surrey KT24 Epsom West Horsley, KT246AT 6AT

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Independent Schools

“Bringing out the best in boys” An Independent day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13 years

Open Morning 27th January 9.30 - 11.30am

01252 782271 admin@barfieldschool.com www.barfieldschool.com

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

• ALDRO OPEN MORNING • Saturday 3 March 2012 • 11:00am–12:30pm

ST HILARY’S SCHOOL IAPS Preparatory Day School & Nursery Boys 2-7, Girls 2-11

If you would like to attend an Open Morning, to request a prospectus, or to arrange a personal tour, please contact Mrs Spall on 01483 409020 or email: hmsec@aldro.org Aldro, Lombard Street, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey GU8 6AS www.aldro.org

EXPLORE - ENCOURAGE - EDUCATE OPEN MORNING Saturday

3rd March 2012 10am-12.30pm registrar@sthilarysschool.com

www.sthilarysschool.com Self-Contained Nursery, Library, ICT Suite, Art & D&T Studios, Music Rooms, Science Lab, All-Weather Pitches, Extensive Grounds

Holloway Hill, Godalming GU7 1RZ

Scholarships Available

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Guildford High School creative thinking • creative learning

Come along to one of our Junior School Visitors’ Mornings to find out more about Guildford High Junior School, for girls aged 4 to 11.

Thurs 26th January | Weds 29th February | Weds 2nd May | Thurs 14th June We look forward to welcoming you to school!

For further information or to book onto a visitors’ morning please email Guildford-Admissions@church-schools.com or call us on 01483 543 853. www.guildfordhigh.surrey.sch.uk

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We took every care preparing these entries but sometimes events are cancelled or times changed. Please double check event with organiser to avoid disappointment.

What’s On - Activities & Events

sun 1 - tues 31 january

SATURDAY 21 JANUARY

After School Special and Free Weekend Children’s Meals, Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex RH14 0EG 01403 700063 Free entry for adults and just £3 entry for kids after 3pm during January weekdays! The Saddle Rooms Restaurant is open later – last orders 5pm (weekdays). Plus Fishers are offering 1 free child’s meal alongside each adult meal in the Saddle Rooms Restaurant every weekend in January (10am-5pm last orders 4.30pm at weekends) - see www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk for Ts & Cs.

Collage, The Lightbox Chobham Road Woking GU21 4AA 01483 737800 Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Come and make collages inspired by ‘Transmitter/Receiver: The Persistence of Collage’. For ages 4+ with an adult.

Suggested donation £2.

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Aztec Temples, Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor Street, Chertsey 01932 565764 11am-12.30pm or 2-3.30pm. What are the Aztec temples all about? Come along and find out their purpose and how they were used. Also make a mini version to take home– but definitely no human sacrifices! For 8-16yrs. £4.50. Please book.

Beginners to Experts - Children to Adults Purpose-built music studios Fully equipped with the latest instruments Free parking & Easy drop off

MONDAY 9 JANUARY roof issued 2007 Proof issued on 13 October 2007 TUESDAY2007 24 JANUARY Proof issuedon on13 13October October Storytelling Club, Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Join Geoff and Abi for a fun packed session of stories and songs, for under 5s with an adult. 11am, £4.50 per child.

Booking advised. Every Monday, although please check www.electrictheatre.co.uk to make sure it is running before setting off.

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Stories and hands-on creative fun. For Please respond via email, post orphone: phone: Please respond via email, post or phone:

BOOK A FREE TASTER LESSON TODAY Open Mon-Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 9am-1pm

www.themusicworks.co 01483 60 51 51

under 5s with an adult. Spaces allocated on a first-

mail: debbie@thegrapevine.co.uk come, first-served basis. Suggested donation: £2.

Email: Email: debbie@thegrapevine.co.uk debbie@thegrapevine.co.uk SATURDAY 28 JANUARY WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY ost: Redline Media Ltd, PO Box 520, Weybridge, Surrey, KT130ZB 0ZB Post: Redline Media Ltd, PO Box 520, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 BigWeybridge, Garden Bird Watch Post: Redline Media Ltd, PO Box 520, Surrey, KT13 0ZB Painshill Park

Haslemere Educational Museum Portsmouth Rd,01932 Cobham KT11 1JE 01932 868113 lephone: 01932 854690 Fax: 01932 325328 Telephone: 854690 Fax: 01932 325328 78 High Street, Haslemere 01428 642112 Family Telephone: 01932 Fax: 325328 10.30am – 4pm (last entry854690 3pm). Free entry every 01932 Drop-in event 11am-4pm. Free. A chance for Wednesday in January. we not hear from you bybyreturn we will conclude that your booking bookingisisconfirmed confirmed and advertis **IfIf do we do not hear from you return we will conclude that your and thatthat thethe advertiseme children adults to have fun together making we do not hear from you by return we will and conclude that your booking is confirmed and that the advertiseme

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Family Film - Smurfs (u) Cranleigh Arts Centre 1 High Street, Cranleigh 01483 278000 2pm. Relax together with this fun filled animated adventure which stars the voices of Jonathan Winters and Katy Perry. £4 (Kids’ snack bag £2).

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FRIDAY 13 JANUARY

Painting for under 5s, The Lightbox Chobham Road Woking GU21 4AA 01483 737837 11-11.45am. Please pre-book. £3 per child, accompanying adult free.

Children’s TUESDAY 17 JANUARY

Big Garden Birdwatch Weekend Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher, KT10 9JG 01372 467806 10am-3pm. Part of the national RSBP bird spotting weekend, visitors can use identification sheets to help count the number of resident and visiting waterfowl and birds in the 18th century Garden.

www.thefootballschool.co.uk

The best opportunity for young footballers (5-U14) to play and develop at The Football School Half-term coaching in Haslemere 13-17 February Book @ www.thefootballschool.co.uk

cooking parties

Cake and biscuit decorating parties

After School Workshops, Firing Earth Smithbrook Kilns, Cranleigh 01483 268788 After school workshops run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays after school and the spring term starts today. For ages 6+, booking essential.

FRIDAY 3 FEBRUARY

Book now www.thefootballschool.co.uk play@thefootballschool.co.uk

Cooking workshops and courses Fascinating Fossils

Haslemere Educational Museum Chocolate parties 78 High Street, Haslemere 01428 642112 For under 5s with an adult. 10.30-11.30am. Adult

Special recipes£1, child £2, no booking needed. Travel back into the past to discover a time long ago through Space Explorers for children looking at fascinating fossils.

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Museum Monkeys, Chertsey Museum Chocolate parties 33 Windsor Street, Chertsey 01932 565764 Special recipes 9.30-11.30am. Join Charlie the Chimp for for singing, children food stories and crafts. £4.50 per child. Pleasewith book.

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What’s On - Activities & Events SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY Watts Gallery Art Club - A Dedication – To Beauty and Innocence, Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 810 235 For ages 11-17.

10.45 am-1.15pm. GF Watts’s painting A Dedication was a protest against the trend of women wearing bird life on their clothes and in their hats.

Participants will view the exhibition before designing their own protest poster on a similar theme. Booking essential. £5 (£4 Friends). Parents or guardians are required to remain on the Gallery site.

Patterns from the Palace Elmbridge Museum Church St, Weybridge 01932 843573 Doors open 2pm. Event starts at 2.10pm, finishes at 4.30pm. £1.50 per child payable on the door. Event is for a max 40 children. Child must be with an adult. Find out how the floor tiles of Chertsey Abbey ended up in the foundations of Henry VIII’s palace at Oatlands. Then learn a printmaking technique and create your own Medieval tile designs.

SAT 11 - SUN 19 FEBRUARY Birds of Prey at Bocketts Farm

Mosaic Valentine Hearts Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 10.45am-12.15pm £10 per person. For families, where parents and children can create something together. Use mosaic tiles to create a keepsake heart tile. Please book.

Abstract Art Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30-12noon. For 5-11 years. Visit the exhibition to find out the stories behind some of the paintings and then make a piece of abstract art. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Please book.

Making Paper Bag Clowns Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 2-4pm. Free drop-in family craft activity.

TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY Storytelling at The Lightbox For details see listing on 24 January.

SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY Parent and Child Club - It’s a Small World, Sayers Croft Trust Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst GU6 7SS 01483 275 990 10am-12pm. Get ready to find as many minibeasts as you can! You’ll be pond dipping and going on a bug hunt as well as playing bug themed games. For under 5s with an adult. Free, donations requested. No booking needed.

Tatty Teddy Day Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, W Sussex RH14 0EG 01403 700063 Enjoy treasure hunts, photo-shoots and a life-size Tatty Teddy at the park, plus all the usual attractions! 10am5pm. Included in admission.

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We took every care preparing these entries but sometimes events are cancelled or times changed. Please double check event with organiser to avoid disappointment.

little ones busy during the school holidays. 10am-3.30pm. £1 per trail, plus normal admission.

Amazing Arts, RHS Wisley Woking GU23 6QB Enjoy caterpillar and butterfly art activities. Activities vary daily. Check www.rhs.org.uk/ wisley for what’s on when. Included in admission (Adult £10.50, child 5-16 £4.50, under 5 free - doesn’t include gift aid).

Half Term 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, plus on Mon - Fri from 11-11.15am you can meet a member of the garden team as they feed the many ducks, geese, doves and waterfowl.

Normal admission plus £1 for trail.

SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY Half Term at Bocketts Farm Young Street, Leatherhead KT22 9BS 01372 363764 Enjoy a great day out on the farm with the start of the Spring lambing.

Up to 70 lambs are due from 10th February - you may even see one being born! Birds of Prey will also be at the farm every day where you can meet them up close and watch the flying demonstrations twice daily. In addition, there is a full programme of activities including pony rides, tractor and pig racing taking place every day. The large indoor area with 2 giant playbarns, trampolines and ride-on’s means you can have a great day out whatever the weather!

Open 10am-5.30pm daily.

Squirrel Scramble Launch Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, W Sussex RH14 0EG 01403 700063 Discover the exhilarating new highwires attraction launching this half term ‘Squirrel Scramble’– it’s a treetop adventure for the whole family to enjoy! It promises to challenge all forest fanatics and clever climbers as they clamber across walkways over 20ft high! There will also be the usual fantastic selection of rides, attractions and animals…and all are included in your admission! Also, Tatty Teddy days are on 11 & 12 Feb. Enjoy treasure hunts, photo-shoots and a life-size Tatty Teddy at the park! Park open 10am-5pm daily.

Children’s Half Term Trail Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 10am-4pm. Get some fresh air as you walk around the Arboretum with the children’s trail. Normal admission plus £1 for trail.

Fun Half Term Trail Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham, RH5 6BD 01372 452048 A fun family trail to keep the

Bird Box Making Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Road, Godalming, GU8 4AD 01483 208477 11am-3pm.

Make your own bird box to take home. All materials provided.

Children must be supervised by an adult. Age 8+. Normal admission plus £10 per bird box. Please book.

Tatty Teddy Day, Fishers Farm Park See entry on 11 February.

MONDAY 13 FEBRUARY The Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Free Storytelling 3pm. Curl up in the cosy Café Bar and relax while the storyteller enthralls your child with a selection of stories. Suitable for the under 5s.

No booking necessary.

MONSTERS INC. (U) 5pm. Pixar’s Monsters Inc. opens the door to a world of mischief and mayhem with monster-sized laughs along the way. With free arty fun before the film. Booking advised.

Monday Mayhem Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 44 33 22 6pm-10pm. 2 games of bowling for £6 AND buy a 3rd game for £2.50 (inc shoe hire).

MON 13 - FRI 17 FEBRUARY Half Term Fairy Tale Fun Painshill Park Portsmouth Rd, Cobham 01932 868113 Come dressed as your favourite fairytale character for magical storytelling and mess-making craft workshop! For children up to 13.

Crafts from 12-3pm daily. Storytelling at 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm each day. Included in admission. Park open 10.30am-4pm (last entry 3pm). No booking needed.

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What’s On - Activities & Events MON 13 - FRI 17 FEB. CONT. Postman Pat, Watercress Line www.watercressline.co.uk 01962 733810 Catch the BIG steam trains to Alresford where Postman Pat and Jess the Cat will be making appearances at various intervals on each day. Also there’s facepainting, colouring and activity sheets plus DVD shows. Your ticket also gives you unlimited travel on the day of your visit ! Adult £14, child (2-16) £7, under 2s free, family (2+2) £35 (a booking fee is applied to advance orders).

Early Bird Bowling Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 44 33 22 9.30-11am. 1 hour of bowling for up to 6 people, inc shoe hire for £22.50 Holiday Workshops The Rainbow Room 1 College Hill, Haslemere 01428 653341 Craft workshops run daily (except Thursday) for 5-12 years from 10am3pm with different activities each day - see www.therainbowroomshop. com for details - bookable in advance.

On Thursday there are drop-in sessions for ages 2+ with an adult.

MON 13 - SAT 18 FEBRUARY Children’s Festival West End Centre 48 Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Throughout the week there will be a variety of shows and workshops including music, art, drama and lots more. See www3.hants.gov.uk/ westendcentre for details.

TUESDAY 14 FEBRUARY The Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Free Storytelling 3pm. Relax while the storyteller enthralls your child with a selection of stories. Suitable for the under 5s.

No booking necessary.

Baby Ballet 10am. This class gives little ones the chance to experience the joy of ballet in a fun and friendly environment. For ages 2-4 years. Booking advised.

Song & Rhyme 10.30am. A morning of finger rhymes, games, songs, stories and fun for children aged 1 to 2 years.

Booking advised.

Pop Star Kids 11am. This fun street dance workshop will be full of energy and movement and is suitable for ages 4 to 7 years. Booking advised.

Make a Mini Book 1pm. For ages 6+. Artist and author Paul Kercal will help you make your own mini book, starting off with basic drawing lessons and then on to book drawing. Booking advised.

Pre School Drama and Music Workshop, Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322 10-10.30am for ages 18 months-2 ½ years, £3.70. 10.4511.30am for ages 3-5 years, £5.20.

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Princess and Pirate School Grayshott 01428 609340 www.mylittleprincessparties.co.uk Tinkerbell leads an action packed 2 hours full of arts & crafts and games in the magical party room for 3-6 yrs. £12.50. 11am-1pm. Please book.

Farnham Maltings Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 The Adventures of Tin Tin: The Secret of the Unicorn (film) 11am, 3.30pm & 8pm. Adult £5.50, child £4. A special screening of Steven Spielberg’s animated adventure. Booking advised.

Fun with Photograms 10am-12noon or 2-4pm. £10.

Design, create and take home your own photos without using a camera.

For 7-12 year olds. Please pre-book.

Pop-up Puppets 10-11.30am. £7.50. Create your own pop-up puppet out of junk! For 6-10 years. Please pre-book.

Jubilee Jubilations Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High Street, Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30-12noon. For 5-11yrs.

Celebrate this historic event, find out about other jubilees and make a souvenir to take home. Member £5, non-member £7. Please book.

Collage Cards, The Lightbox Chobham Road Woking GU21 4AA 01483 737800 Drop in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Come and make cards and collages inspired by Transmitter/ Receiver: The Persistence of Collage. For ages 4+ with an adult.

Suggested donation £2.

Alice Holt Forest Holt Pound Farnham GU10 4LS 01420 520212 Winter Adventure 10am-11.30am for 4-7 yrs with an adult. £5 per child. Don’t hibernate like the dormice! Come out for some wild games to keep you warm and some exciting exploring. You might even uncover some secrets – spring is nearly here! Booking essential.

Den Building 10am-12noon for 8yrs+. £7. The first den building session of the year. This activity is always popular, so book early and wrap up warm!

Booking essential.

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The Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Free Storytelling 3pm. Relax while the storyteller enthralls your child with a selection of stories. Suitable for the under 5s.

No booking necessary.

Embroidery Workshop 10am. Make your own butterfly or imaginative creation in this fun embroidery and appliqué workshop for ages 8 plus. Booking advised.

Manga Workshop 3pm. An afternoon of Manga and comic art hints, tips and practical lessons. Paul Kercal will work through the basics from characters to speed blurs, computer art and colouring and everything in between.

For 6+. Booking advised.

The Secret World of Arrietty (U) 5.15pm. Film. The Clock family are 4 inch-tall people who live anonymously in another family’s residence. Life changes for them when their daughter, Arrietty, is discovered. Booking advised.

Family Workshop Portrait Drawing, Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 810 235 Looking at Watts Hall of Fame portraits participants will choose and draw their own Hall of Fame portraits in a Watts frame. For 5-10 year olds with an adult. 11am1pm and 2-4pm. Advance booking only. £5 (£4 Friends).

Make your own Valentines cards Salters Gallery Guildford 01483 444751 A fun drop-in family workshop to make a fun pop-up Valentine card, come along for as long as you like between 11am-1pm and 2-4pm.

The workshops are held in Salters, a gallery just around the corner from Guildford Museum. £2 per child.

Jungle Bugs and Butterflies Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 10.30am-12pm. £7.50. Create a bug to wear or hang on your wall. For ages 3-8 with an adult. Please book.

Pre School Drama and Music Workshop, Guildford Spectrum See entry on 14 February.

Wild Wednesday Deadly Scene Investigation Newlands Corner Visitor Centre From 10am. Come and investigate a wildlife “crime scene” and deduce who has eaten who. 1-1.5 hour activity for families run by Surrey Wildlife Trust. Booking essential by calling Kati on 01483 795460. All children must be with an adult. Free.

Playschool Morning Woking Leisure Centre Woking Park, 01483 771122 10am-12pm. For ages 18 months - 5 years with an adult. Enjoy soft play, trampolines, arts & crafts, bouncy castle, parachute games and refreshments. Please book.

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Art Journal, The Lightbox Chobham Road Woking 01483 737837 Make your own personalised art journal. 1-2.30pm or 3-4.30pm. For 8-16yrs. Materials included but feel free to bring photos to personalise journal. Please book. £6.50.

Half Term Activities Sayers Croft Trust Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst GU6 7SS 01483 275 990 Activities will run each day from 9.30am-3.15pm for age 6+. Please see www.sayerscrofttrust. org.uk for details.

WED 15 - SUN 19 FEBRUARY Manga Madness Aldershot Military Museum Queens Av, Aldershot 0845 6035635 Be inspired by Manga and create your own Manga cartoon strip or character. Included in admission, donations requested for materials.

THURSDAY 16 FEBRUARY Willow Bird Feeders Alice Holt Forest Holt Pound, Farnham GU10 4LS 01420 520212 Family activity - for over 5s with adult. 30 mins sessions. £5 per feeder. 10am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm.

Make a hanging willow bird feeder in the classroom to encourage feathered friends into your garden.

If you bring more than one child per adult (maximum 3) it is best to make one feeder at a time with all of you working together. Please book.

Children will need adult help.

Willow Bird Feeders Alice Holt Forest Glee for a Day The Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Love singing and dancing? Want to perform on a professional stage?

Come along for this one day course in all things Glee! Learn some of the songs and dances from the hit TV show with a professional creative team then perform what you have learnt on the stage of The Electric Theatre at the end of the day. This is an opportunity not to be missed for all glee fans. For ages 8-18 years.

Starts at 10am. Booking essential.

Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Digital Photography Demystified 10am-12noon. £10. Bring your camera and handbook, learn how to use your camera and take some pictures. For 8-16 years. Please book.

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2.30-4.30pm. £9. Come and create your own viking ship out of junk. For 6-10 year olds. Please pre-book.

Neon Pin Night Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 44 33 22 6pm-10.30pm. A bowl disco session with xtreme lighting.

Geometric Pattern Workshop The Lightbox Chobham Rd Woking 01483 737800 Drop in anytime from 1.30-4pm.

Explore the endless possibilities of geometric patterns. For ages 4+ with an adult. Suggested donation £2.

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Jubilee Hedging Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Family drop-in from 11am-3pm for ages 5-11. Help to celebrate the Queen’s jubilee by planting a tree for the Jubilee Hedge and make a jubilee decoration. Member £2, non mem £4. No need to book.

Princess and Pirate School See entry on 14 February.

FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY Stage Fighting Workshop The Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 6.30pm. Learn the tips and tricks behind the skill of stage fighting. A professional fight director will take you through a variety of illusions from slaps and punches to even strangles.

Then, at the end of the evening, put what you’ve learnt into practice in a full on staged bar room brawl. For ages 8+. Booking essential.

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Egyptian Cartouches Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 11am-12.30pm or 2-3.30pm. Find out what a Cartouche is and using hieroglyphics you will make one out of clay for you to take home. For 8-16yrs. £4.50. Please pre-book

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by Roald Dahl. For more information e-mail tickets@bramleyplayers. org or call 07776 140131. Tickets available from Guildford Tourist Information Centre at 155 High St, Guildford or call 01483 444334.

Camberley Theatre Knoll Road, Camberley 01276 707600 Science Museum Live on Tour Tues 7 - Wed 8 February. Tues 7pm, Wed 11.30am. With brand new experiments for 2012, the Science Museum returns with more spectacular science and dangerous demonstrations in this fantastic live show! For ages 7+. Adult £14.50, child (under 16) £12.50, family £48.

Chris and Pui Roadshow 2012 Sun 12 February. 11am and 2pm. Join CBeebies’ favourite double-act for their brand-new roadshow packed with fantastic songs, sketches, games and lots of joining in! Adult £12.50, child (under 16) £10.50.

Cranleigh Arts Centre 1 High St, Cranleigh 01483 278000 Little Bo Peep Sat 4 February, 2pm. Watch magnificent puppets come to life in this show especially created for young children. Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and doesn’t know where to find them and Little Boy Blue is doing his best to help but he keeps falling asleep! For ages 2-7. 50 minutes plus meet the puppets after the show! £6 (£5.50 groups 4+).

Dorking Halls Reigate Rd, Dorking 01306 881717 Chris & Pui Roadshow Sat 3 March. Join Chris & Pui in a brand new musical show which gives you a chance to singalong and join in!

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Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Little Sparks Regular Saturday morning show for under 5s with music, games, songs, stories and puppets (not running on 18 Feb or 24 March). 11am in the theatre’s Cafe Bar - lasts approx. 40 mins. £4.50 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.

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Shoe Baby Mon 13 February 11am & 1pm. Long Nose Puppets present this story adapted from the picture book by Joyce Dunbar. Come and meet a baby on a big adventure as he takes to the air, sea and zoo, all in a shoe!

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The Mouse, The Hat and the Missing Cat Tues 14 February 1.30pm & 4pm.

Packed full of mischief and magic, this story follows a little mouse as he tries to find his friend Claude the cat. With songs and fun, this is a show the whole family will enjoy.

Fly by Night Wed 25 February 11am & 2pm.

Presented by The Bare Toed Dance Company. A well researched show based on the highs and lows of bedtimes for young children and their parents. Movement play is a natural way for young children to learn about themselves, others and the world they live in.

Katy Ashworth 11am & 2pm. Join Katy Ashworth from CBeebies for games, songs, stories and giggles. Come along to her big interactive show and get the chance to meet Katy afterwards.

There’s also some arty fun included before each show.

Family Festival The Electric Theatre’s Family Festival runs from 13-18 February, and as well as the shows listed above, there are lots of workshops, classes and storytelling which are listed on pages 18-21.

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Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Circo Ridiculoso’s The Balloon Gardener Sat 21 Jan 2.30pm £6.50. Danny the Wild Balloon tamer has run out of

balloons and must grow his own in pots. He creates an organic garden of delights, despite facing problem pests, wacky weather and weeds you have never dreamed of. For ages 4+.

Little Red You Know Who Sat 18 February 2.30pm. Using beautiful visual effects, inventive puppetry and original music, Freehand Theatre have created a magical play in a world where wolves are kept safely between the covers of books and a forest grows before your very eyes. For ages 3–7.

Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 Chuckle Brothers – ‘The Return of the Pirates of the River Rother 2’ Mon 13 February. 2pm & 5pm.

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Fireman Sam – Pontypandy Rocks!

Sun 26 February 1pm & 3.30pm. Join Fireman Sam, and all his friends, as Pontypandy hosts its first ever music festival! £18.

G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 Brendan Cole Thu 19 January 8pm. See some of the Ballroom magic created on Strictly first hand by one of its most charismatic choreographers and performers. Tickets: £27-£31.

Little Princess Sat 18 – Sun 19 February. Sat 12.30 & 3pm, Sun 11am. Join Little Princess in the theatrical Premiere of her hit children’s book and television series. Adult £12, child £10, schools & groups £8.50. For ages 2+.

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford 01483 440000 In the Mill Studio: Stolen Smiles Sat 11 February 11am & 2pm. A host of wonderful and colourful characters join Rainbow Bigbottom and Mr Panda. £8. For ages 3-8.

Phoenix and the Carpet Sat 3 March 11am & 2pm. Four adventurous children set off to buy a new carpet which leads to adventures and escapades. £8. For ages 4+.

Grayshott Children’s Theatre Grayshott Village Hall www.grayshottchildrenstheatre.co.uk Red Riding Hood Sat 21 January 11am & 2pm. An exquisite re-telling of the classic tale by the acclaimed Horse + Bamboo theatre company. Stunning visuals blend with pantomime-style silliness and spooky moments to create an enchanting piece of theatre for children aged 4 and above. Tickets from Grayshott Books at £6 each or £20 for a family (of 4).

The Mytchett Centre 140 Mytchett Rd, Mytchett A Lad ‘N’ His Lamp Fri 27 January 7.30pm & Sat 28 January 2.30pm & 7pm. Adult £8, child, seniors £5. Presented by The Playmakers - a great family show to look forward to after Christmas! Buy tickets at www.theplaymakers.co.uk New Victoria Theatre Woking 0844 871 7645 Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker Tue 31 Jan – Sat 4 Feb. This delicious theatrical feast has family-sized helpings of Matthew Bourne’s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. Nutcracker! follows Clara’s bittersweet journey from a hilariously bleak Christmas Eve at Dr Dross’ Orphanage, through a shimmering, ice-skating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of Sweetieland.

Tickets £15-£40.

Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors & Vile Victorians Wed 11 – Sat 14 April. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

The perfect Easter treat for all the family. £17.50.

Nearly New Sales Haslemere and Midhurst NCT Nearly New Sale At Haslemere Hall on Sat 17 March 2-4pm. Come and pick up a bargain at the fabulous new venue, Haslemere Hall. haslemereandmidhurstnns@gmail.com Knaphill, Brookwood & Chobham NCT Nearly New Sale Knaphill Methodist Church, The Broadway, Knaphill on Sat 11 February from 10.30am-12noon (10.15am for members). The sale includes children’s clothes, shoes, toys, puzzles, games, books, maternity clothes and larger equipment such as prams etc. knaphillnctsale@yahoo.co.uk Woking NCT Nearly New Sale At Trinity Methodist Church, Brewery Road, Woking on Sat 17 March 3.30-5pm. A great opportunity to buy high quality clothes, toys and equipment for babies and young children. nns_woking&yahoo.co.uk

Jumble Sales Chilworth CofE Infant School New Road, Chilworth, GU4 8NP Saturday 14 January Jumble Sale from 2-4pm. Come along and grab yourself a bargain! Dealers entry from 1pm, cost £5. General public from 2pm, entry by donation. If you have any jumble to donate, please drop off at the school from 10am on day of the sale. Any queries email chilworthinfants@gmail.com.

What’s On - Theatre Holiday Camps & Sports Courses at half term Activ Kids Clubs Half-term Multi-sports Camp at Edgeborough School, Farnham during the February half-term. For ages 4-11. Parents can register online with payment due on first day, go to www. activkidsclubs.co.uk. Contact Steve on 07838 183 237.

Casa Holiday Club Holiday camp runs in Farnham during all school holidays. For ages 4-12.

8.30am-5.30pm. Some of the activities on offer include: Multi sports, cookery, messy play, visits, Wii’s, DJ work shops, archery and lots more. Please book and pay at www.casa-club.co.uk or call 01252 727000.

Easter Holiday Camps There will be a comprehensive listing of Easter holiday camps in our next issue (March/April) which is out at the beginning of March but we just wanted to remind you that several holiday camp operators give early booking discounts, such as Supercamps who offer an Early Booking Rate which finishes on OVER OFSTED REGISTERED VENUES WITH CRB CLEARED STAFF WITH + ACTIVITIES SPORTS, March 1. And don’t forget that ARTS & CRAFT, OPEN AM--PM, MON-FRI. WE ALSO ACCEPT CHILDCARE VOUCHERS AS PAYMENT. many holiday camp operators also 1 07/12/2011 17:44 Page 1 accept childcareFamiliesEastWestSurrey_Cranmore.QXP_Layout vouchers.

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Farnborough Grange Nursery & Infant School 0759 231 0246. Play scheme runs Mon 13-Fri 17 Feb. 8.30am-5.30pm with all day, morning and afternoon options.

The Football School 13-17 February; Woolmer Hill School, Haslemere; www.thefootballschool.co.uk Aged 5-14 and love football? Then play every day during half-term with The Football School. Fun, contemporary training sessions are delivered by experienced UEFA qualified coaches and run from 9am-12pm at Woolmer Hill School. Book the full week for a discounted rate of £60 or £15 per session at www.thefootballschool.co.uk The Football School

Guildford Spectrum 01483 44 33 22 Xtreme Activate holiday camp runs from 13-17 Feb for ages 5-12, from 10am-4pm or 8.30am-6pm.

Half term activities Mini Musketeers Wed 15 Feb 2-3pm, 6-10 yrs, £8.20 Archery Mon 13 Feb 12.30-2.30pm, 8-14 yrs, £13.50 Parent & Toddler Bounceabout Fri 17 Feb 9-10am, walking - 4 yrs, £5.20 Trampolining Tues 14 Feb or Thurs 16 Feb 2.30-4pm, 4-12 yrs, £8/session Rugby Tots Wed 15 Feb 10-10.30am, 2-3 ½ yrs, £4.80, 10.45-11.45am, 3 ½ 5 yrs, £7.60 Little Golfers Fri 17 Feb 12.303.30pm, 5-11 yrs, £15.30 Guildford Heat Basketball Camp Thurs 16 Feb 10am-4pm, 8-16 yrs, £27 Super Tots Tennis Wed 15 Feb 1-2pm, 3-5 yrs, £8 Tennis 15 Feb 2-4pm, 5-10 yrs, £9.80

Cranmore School, Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey KT24 6AT Don’t be disappointed, BOOK NOW for Easter on 07896 546 067 or email info@activcamps.com For dates and other venues visit

www.activcamps.com *Half day only for 4 year olds, please call before booking

Guildford Spectrum Continued Soccer Skills (with Chelsea F.C.); 2 day soccer school - outdoors (6-14 yrs), Mon 13 & Tues 14 Feb 10am-3pm, £32 2 day Goalkeepers course – outdoors (6 - 14 yrs), Mon 13 & Tues 14 Feb, 10am-3pm, £36 2 half day mini-kickers - indoors (4-5 yrs), Mon 13 & Tues 14 Feb, 10am-12noon, £17.

Ice Skating 5 Day Courses Mon 13 - Fri 17 Feb 5-10 yrs, 10.3011am or 11-11.30am £46.50.

Learn to Swim Courses Mon 13 - Fri 17 Feb for 4yrs+ £29.

30 minutes daily - for all abilities.

5 Day Diving Courses Mon 13 - Fri 17 Feb for 4yrs+ £29.

30 minutes each day.

Happy Kids Holiday Club A playscheme that provides sports and arts & crafts for ages 4-12 at Weybourne Infant School. Contact 07980 690677.

Woking Borough Council 01483 771122 Playscheme runs at Woking Leisure Centre for ages 5-13 from 13-17 Feb. To book any of the following courses call 01483 771122.

Junior Basketball Camp Mon 13 - Thurs 16 Feb 10am-3pm. £20 per day. 7-12yrs (Woking).

Youth Basketball Camp Mon 13 - Thurs 16 Feb 10am-4pm. £20 per day. 13-16yrs (Woking).

Climbing Wed 15 Feb 10.30-

11.30am. For 5-7yrs £18, for 8+ £16 (Guildford).

Horse Riding Day Camp Tues 14 or Wed 15 Feb. 9.30am4.30pm. £55/day. For 6+ (Mayford).

Horse Riding Beginners 2 Day Camp Thurs 16-Fri 17 Feb 1.303.30pm. £48 (Mayford).

Netball Skills Day Thurs 17 Feb. 10am-3pm. 8-13yrs. £20 (Woking).

Swimming Mon 13-Fri 17 Feb. 4yrs+. Five day course, 30mins per day. £27.50.

Seriously Fun Swimming 0844 35 11 461 www.seriouslyfun.net 5 day intensive crash courses run in half term at Riverbourne Health Club in Chertsey. A 30 minute swimming lesson every day Monday - Friday. Different class levels run at the same time, so wherever possible, brothers and sisters of different abilities can swim at the same time. £40 per child.

Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits Activity day camps at Barfield School, Farnham for all 4-13 year olds - all camps are open to nonBarfield pupils. Activities include high & low ropes, aero ball, archery & shooting, swimming & team games, zip wire & climbing and much more. The children are placed in age specific groups. Mon 13 - 17 Feb from 8.45am-4pm (early drop off and late pick up available, no late pick up on Fridays). 0700 393 2610.

Half Term Workshops G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 For ages 13-16. 13-18 Feb 10am4pm. G Live and Eagle Radio are giving 12 young people the chance to get creative and make their very own radio drama. £495.

Farmers’ Markets Farnham Central Car Park, Off Victoria Rd Sun 22 Jan, Sun 26 Feb 10am-1.30pm.

Guildford High Street Tues 7 Feb 10.30am-3.30pm.

Haslemere Collingwood Bachelor Car Park, High St, Sun 5 Feb, 10am-1.30pm.

Milford Secretts Farm Shop Car Park, Chapel Lane Sun 15 Jan, Sun 19 Feb 10am-1.30pm.

The February market is a Pancake market pancakes on sale, plus pancake racing!

Ripley Ripley Village Green Sat 14 Jan, Sat 11 Feb 9am-1pm.

Woking Mercia Walk, Woking Town Centre Thurs 19 Jan, Sat 16 Feb 9am-2.30pm.

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INTERNATIONAL GROUPS Hungarian Cultural Association

HCA Guildford offers group activities and events: Hungarian Music and Language Groups 0-10 yrs Hungarian Folk Dance Group for children 2-10 yrs Hungarian Folk Dance Group for adults Hungarian Language Groups for adults Traditional Hungarian Celebrations: Children’s Fancy Dress Party in February, Children’s Day Party in May, Hungarian Folk Dance Festival in May and Santa Clause Party in December in 2012. info@hungarianculturalgroup.co.uk

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Located at the top of North Street (under TGI’s), they are the sister company to Toni&Guy, providing excellence in hairdressing, in a fun, relaxed fuss-free environment. The discount is valid on all cut & blow drys and colour services until 28 Feburary.

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