Families Surrey West July - August 2015 by Families Magazine

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

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July/Aug 2015

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News and Views Under 5s Summer Fun Relationships Summer Boredom Busters What’s On

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This issue is all about the summer holidays. We have loads and loads of things to keep you happy and busy all summer long! Whether you are looking for somewhere to go for a few hours or the whole day, whether you want to do something as a family or you are looking for a workshop or course for your kids, whether you want a free activity or a big day out - it’s here. We also have a special section for pre-schoolers so don’t worry if some of your usual classes or toddler groups aren’t running in the holidays, we have lots of suggestions for you. Now we just have to hope for good weather (although of course we have lots of wet weather ideas for you as well!).

Sarah Hatch, Editor Next issue: Sept/Oct issue. Ad booking deadline: 24th July. If you would like to reach over 24,000 local families call Sarah on 01737 558898 or email editor@FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk

Special Offers in this Issue

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• Ice Skating, Bowling & Swimming at Guildford Spectrum for £40 - page 17 • Free Junior Golf Glove when booking a holiday camp at Blacknest Golf - page 30

• £1 off full price farm entry per person to Bocketts Farm - page 19 • One free child with full paying adult at The Look Out Discovery Centre - page 25 Save 10% with Froggle Parties - page 32 • Discounts with Larah Au Pairs - page 32

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News and Views Surrey Summit launches!

New Owner for Diddi Dance

Surrey Summit, Surrey Sports Park’s new climbing wall is now open! Whether you’re an experienced climber looking to try somewhere new, looking for a day out with the family, or booking a birthday party or social event, climbing at Surrey Summit offers something for everyone.

Liz Barnes had been teaching Diddi Dance for three years, and when owner Alysia decided to hang up her dancing shoes, Liz jumped at the chance to take over the franchise. She has a wide experience of dance and has taught in a variety of dance schools and shows. Liz is excited to be working with old friends and new faces because she knows that dance, and Diddi Dance in particular, is an excellent way for your little ones to grow in confidence and to build great friendships. Diddi Dance sessions are run in Guildford, Woking, Frimley & Mychett. If you would like to find out more why not try out a free taster session. Contact Liz via email at lizbarnes@ hotmail.com or text on 07714 401642.

It offers 24 climbing lines with over 60 set routes and dozens of feature routes. And if you’re up for a challenge, why not try the extensive bouldering area, offering 4.5m high walls and a cave with over 100 different bouldering problems to tackle. For children’s climbing sessions in the summer holidays see our listings on page 31.

Water Babies Launch New Classes Water Babies, who already offer baby swimming classes in Addlestone, Cobham, Godalming, Farnham, West Horsley and Woking are now launching their popular classes in Bordon. They have secured the use of the hydrotherapy pool at Hollywater School which is perfect for baby swimming as the water temperature is a lovely 34°. Classes are starting in June and will take place on Friday afternoons. Melissa, who runs the local classes says “Babies have a real affinity with water because they’ve spent 9 months floating in the womb. However, this early confidence usually diminishes with time which is one of the main reasons why we believe in starting them young. We always incorporate lots of bonding, fun and socialising in our classes, so you can be sure that a Water Baby is a happy baby.” Water Babies are currently offering a free swim nappy for new customers when they sign up for the next term at any of their venues! For more information about any of their classes please contact Melissa on 01932 227 428 or email underthewaves@waterbabies.co.uk.

Avoid the Summer Learning Slide The school holidays are almost here, and we’re sure learning will be the Save last thing on a child’s mind. However, research has revealed that two £50 thirds of children fall behind in their studies over the holidays meaning that when they finally go back to school, many children are lacking in confidence and unable to recall things they learnt in the previous school year. Carey Ann Dodah, Head of Curriculum at Explore Learning which provides maths and English tuition says: “Of course, we’re not saying it should all be work, work, work – but just a couple of hours a week to keep you topped up can make the world of difference when September comes around.” Also, families joining Explore Learning in July will save £50 registration fee at participating centres, so now is a great time to join if you haven’t already! To book your trial and see the T&Cs for this offer and participating centres visit www.explorelearning.co.uk or call your local centre.

Check Your Holiday Booster Seat If you are hiring a car this summer on holiday, check how much each rental firm charges for booster seat hire as it has been revealed by a survey from BubbleBum that Child booster seat hire can cost up to £26.58 a day! Cities with the highest child seat rental prices per day are Rotterdam at £26.58 and Salzburg at £26.02. The research also found the cost of child car seat hire was capped by rental firms at a maximum of £99 per week – equal to the cost of buying three car booster seats or travel booster seats. But price isn’t the only issue facing parents. A separate survey found there was an issue with suitability and availability of seats hired when they arrived to pick up the car. More than a quarter of parents said they had been offered an unsuitable seat, whether due to age, cleanliness or damage. Families hiring a child seat are being advised to shop around with prices varying wildly between providers. One way to avoid hiring a booster seat is to take one with you. BubbleBum is a portable, lightweight, inflatable car booster seat for ages 4-11 that easily deflates and folds flat so it can be carried in a rucksack or handbag.

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Woking Pre-School is looking for a New After School Club Manager Young Explorers Pre-School in Woking is looking for a new After School Club Manager. Could it be you? You need to be level 3 qualified in Play work or Early Years and you will be working with KS1 children (Reception - Year 2). The hours of work are 3-6pm. For more information please call 01483 730052 or email info@youngexplorerswoking.co.uk.

Saturday Synergy Dance® Classes Launch at Guildford Spectrum Synergy Dance® classes for boys and girls will open at Guildford Spectrum on Saturday mornings in September 2015. Synergy® offer a taste of many different dance styles from Jive & Quickstep to Break & Street, inspired by the aim to Synergize the many different dance forms. The combined effect is unique and ground breaking! The main dance styles on offer are: Street, Jazz, Synergy® Football anthems™, Break dancing, Ballroom & Latin, Cheer Leading & Disco. Their pick and mix approach works well on the dance floor and for their dance parties and workshops, appealing to boys and girls! No dance experience necessary, the classes are suitable for all levels and themed to suit boys and girls. Children will dance to popular songs and music. Synergy Dance Mix for boys and girls aged 3-5 years will run on Saturdays from 5th September at 8.45am-9.30am. Synergy Dance Fusion for boys and girls aged 5-11 years will run from 9.30am-10.30am or 10.30am-11.30am. To book call 01483 443322 option 4 or email: info@ guildfordspectrum.co.uk. For any dance queries please contact: info@ synergydance.co.uk. synergydance.co.uk. www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk/ gym-and-classes/courses/childrens-course-dance.

News and Views Bigger, Bolder, Hattier!

Take Care at Teatime

Wear A Hat Day takes place in classrooms across the country

According to recent findings from the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), Teatime is when serious accidents peak. The charity reveals how the end of the day spells the start of danger for children, with over half of all serious road accidents occurring between 3pm-7pm. And the danger doesn’t stop there - children are also more than twice as likely to suffer a serious burn between 3pm-6pm as they are during the morning.

Together we are funding the fight and, thanks to more of you than ever, Wear A Hat Day 2015 was the biggest and hattiest yet. Brain Tumour Research are greatly indebted to the hundreds of schools and families from up and down the land who have taken part in their flagship fundraising campaign.

The peak in child road deaths and injuries is linked to the after-school rush and the peak in serious burns reflects how, for many parents, teatime is when demands on their time peak. Hot drinks are by far the biggest danger, followed by burns from the iron, kettle, cooker and bath. Babies and toddlers are most at risk, making up nearly half of all child burn victims.

For many of you, Brain Tumour Research is a cause that could not be closer to your hearts as you and those around you have been touched by this devastating disease. Your commitment to help is much appreciated. Brain Tumour Research salute the efforts which have taken place in classrooms where young people, teachers, assistants, admin staff and parents have helped their pupils to bake cakes, make and find hats and in so doing discover they can have fun whilst supporting an important cause. Brain Tumour Research would love to have your company again next year, don’t forget to register at www.wearahatday.org.

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Win a trip to the Isle of Wight with Wightlink!

A family of four will travel with Wightlink for a one-night weekend stay in September or October* 2015. The winning family will enjoy a stay at The West Bay Country Club & Spa, offering New England style self-catering houses and an ideal base for a fuss-free family weekend escape. Located in the West Wight, an area of outstanding natural beauty, families can explore the Island’s 28 miles of heritage coastline or let the kids loose in the West Bay Kids activity programme. For a weekend away, families should look no further than a trip to the Isle of Wight. With plenty of room to breathe it is the place to be, and Wightlink is the way to get there. For your chance to win this unique weekend break and view full T&Cs visit www.FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk/competitions. Competition closes at midnight on 10th August 2015. *excluding 10-14 Sept & 24 Oct-1 Nov 2015.

Commenting on the findings, Katrina Phillips, Chief Executive, CAPT said: “Children suffer more serious burns and road accidents during the after-school rush than at any other time of day. Parents are up against it to get everyone home, tea on the table, clothes ironed and tired children into the bath. It’s hardly surprising safety measures get missed. But these can be devastating injuries. A hot drink can scar a baby for life. A child can suffer brain damage if hit by a car. Simple changes to teatime routines can protect children from serious harm - whether that’s putting your mug of tea out of reach or practising road safety on the walk home from school. Visit capt.org.uk for practical advice on making teatime safer for children.”

Rise and Shine from Sing “O” Lingo Sing “O” Lingo is excited to introduce its newest class, Rise and Shine for ages 0-5yrs!!!! This is a session devoted to all the little fidgets out there. A high energy singing session, followed by a structured play session, not to mention a yummy snack bar for the kiddies and of course a cuppa for the Biggies! Also starting up again in October is the most unique class you will come across, dedicated to letters, numbers, colours and shapes called Laugh and Learn for ages 1-5yrs. Sing “O” Lingo also offer their ever popular French and Spanish singing classes, learning through song with the help of visual aids and a little bit of boogie for ages 6mths to 5yrs! And last but definitely not least is their Mummy and baby Cuppa Club; start the week treating yourself to a well deserved piece of Cake, a Cuppa and some Singing in a relaxed environment. For more information contact Sabrina on 07936 711013 or sabrina@singolingo. com or visit www.singolingo.com.

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Under 5s Summer Fun Many baby and toddler groups and children’s activity classes take a break over the summer, so we have found some fantastic pre-school and baby classes that are running over the summer holidays for you to enjoy! The Hen House

Little Oaks Pre-School Frimley

Are you stuck for novel ideas for what to do with your child(ren) over the long summer holidays? If so, why not check out the various activities being put on at The Hen-House this summer! They are planning a fun packed summer of varying activities including Pyjama Drama (7 Aug @10am and 10.45am), Cookery (6, 18 Aug @ 2pm), Pottery (29 July, 12 Aug @ 10am), and Act One Adventures themed parties (5 Aug @ 10am)! Most activities are suitable for age 3+, but if you have younger children they can come along too and enjoy themselves in the soft play, whilst you relax with a coffee! For more details please see www.thehen-house.com or www.facebook. com/henhousesoftplay. The Hen-House is a new soft play café in the centre of Haslemere. The soft play is suitable for children up to about the age of 7. There's the soft play frame, a separate baby & toddler area, wendy houses, and a disco room complete with flashing lights!

There’s room on the broom so fly with us or take a walk through the deep dark woods as we visit the magical world of Julia Donaldson! Little Oaks Pre-School opens to children between 2 ½ - 5 years old for 2 weeks this Summer for its very popular Holiday Club. The club will run from Mon 27 - Fri 31 July and Mon 3 - Fri 7 August. Join them for lots of exciting adventures! Recommended and last year awarded “Favourite Holiday Play Scheme” by Netmums members. Full and half day sessions available. For more information please visit www.littleoaksfrimley.co.uk.

Dynamic Performing Arts Dynamic Performing Arts is hosting some exciting half–day workshops this summer for 3-6 year olds in Worplesdon. The workshops will be jam– packed with Disney themed activities including dance, drama, singing and arts & crafts. A Frozen workshop will run from 9.30am-12.30pm on Mon 27 July and an Alice in Wonderland workshop will run from 9.30am-12.30pm on Wed 29 July. £15 per workshop. Please book by contacting Antonia on camps@dynamicperformingarts.co.uk or 07766077043. For details of their workshops for 6-12 year olds in Farnham and Worplesdon please see listing on page 28.

Monkey Music Monkey Music Guildford and Monkey Music Woking will be running fun sessions in the summer holidays - for dates, times and places call 01483 821 932 for Guildford and 01932 42 92 40 for Woking.

Surrey Sports Park Boogie Babies is an exciting adventure of movement, music and fun. It develops emerging skills such as listening, balance, strength and coordination. Classes include songs, dancing games, toy time, parachute play and more. It is on every Monday from 10-10.40am for ages 6 months – 5 yrs. Members free, non-members £4.10. Surrey Sports Park also offer Ballet Babies. This class will help your child improve their posture, coordination and help them compose themselves whilst learning ballet techniques in a friendly and fun environment. Ballet Babies runs every Wednesday from 10-10.40am. Members free, non-members £4.10. For 2-5 yrs. Boogie Babies and Ballet Babies run throughout the holidays and the classes are bookable per week online, over the phone or at reception alternatively you can also turn up and pay on the day. Also, 3- 5 year olds can enjoy Tots Tennis classes. Learn the basics and how to enjoy the game through a series of fun activities. Classes run Mon 27-Wed 29 July, Mon 3-Wed 5 Aug, Mon 10-Wed 12 Aug, Wed 19-Fri 21 Aug, Wed 26-Fri 28 Aug 9-10am. Member £19.50 per camp. Non-member £22.50 per camp. For 3-5 yrs. Surrey Sports Park will also be running group swimming and 1:1 swimming camps suitable for ages 3.5yrs+. Please pre-book the Tots Tennis and swimming camps on 01483 689111.

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Caterpillar Music Caterpillar Music Guildford Park is running extra summer sessions at 9:45am on Wednesday mornings throughout August. Perfect for 0-3 year olds, classes are packed full with favourite songs, puppets, instruments, bubbles, exciting props and lots of fun. You don’t have to be a regular class member to join the fun, but booking is required as spaces are limited. Classes can be booked individually or as a block of 4. Contact Mez Leyland on 01483 237119 or email mez.leyland@caterpillarmusic.com for more information and to book your space.

Little Kickers Little Kickers run fun-filled pre-school football classes for children aged 18 months to 7 years. Classes in Merrow, Fernhurst, Guildford and Godalming run throughout the holidays - call Paul on 01753 831902 for details. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

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Both the Godalming and Haslemere & Midhurst NCT branches are hosting Cheeky Monkey Tea Parties this summer. On Fri 10 July from 9.30am-12noon the Haslemere & Midhurst branch are having their party in the grounds of The Royal School, Hindhead. There will be plenty of stalls to browse, toys to play with, a craft table, raffle and ‘taster’ classes throughout the morning. Free entry. Open to everyone with children aged 0-5yrs. For further information, please contact:Publicity.HaslemereAndMidhurst@nct.org.uk

Playgym at Woking Gymnastics Club is a parental supervised session where your child can get used to the lovely gym and choose what they wish to play on. The friendly and helpful coaches will be onsite to help supervise the session and ensure your children have an amazing time in a safe and enjoyable environment. PlayGym is open to all children up to the age of 8. Please call 01483 771426 or check www. wokinggymnastics.co.uk for times that Playgym is running during the holidays.

The Godalming NCT are inviting local parents and their kids (ages 2-5) to join them for One big party at the NCT Cheeky Monkeys Tea Party on Sat 1 Aug at Godalming United Church on Bridge Road in Godalming. They’ll have Star Kidz Parties, Professor Adamski and David & Katie providing entertainment. There will be face painting, lucky dip, crafts and more… plus party food and refreshments! Fun will be from 10am-12.30pm and entry fee is a suggested donation of £3 per child or £5 per family. For more details, please email: events@godalmingnct.org.uk. Just turn up, no need to book!

Sing “O” Lingo Sing “O” Lingo will be continuing with their fun classes all through the holidays, start whenever you would like on a pay as you go basis! Baby & Mummy Cuppa Club runs at Bel and the Dragon, Bridge Street, Godalming on Mondays 10-11:30am, and is for Mums with pre-walkers - to help start off the week with a boost, £5 includes a cuppa and a great piece of cake and a sing song. Reserve your place via text. On Tuesdays from 9.30-10.30am there’s the Rise & Shine Singing Group for ages 0-5 yrs. This is a high energy singing session followed by structured play for children who won’t sit still!! £4.50 per family at The Octagon, St Peter & St Paul, Borough Road, Godalming. No booking needed - first come first served basis. On Fridays at Broadwater Community Centre, Farncombe, they offer French or Spanish Singing Language Classes for children from 6 months to 5 years. Your child will learn through song, visual props and movement and have lots of fun! Reserve your place via text for French from 9.30-10.20am or Spanish from 10.30am-11.20am. £6 per class includes a cuppa and a cheeky biscuit too.

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Winkworth Arboretum in Godalming are running Outdoor adventures for under 5s and an adult on Wed 12, 19 and 26 Aug at 1.30-2.30pm. Enjoy a fun nature trail and crafts. Admission + £5 per child. Please pre-book on 01483 208936.

Act One Adventures are running lots of sessions for under 5s this summer (they all need to be pre-booked). On Mon 13 July 10-10.45am there is a free Pop Up Adventure at Enchanted Wood Toys, Farnham. With the theme of Summer you can enjoy a story, drama, dance and a craft.

Theatrebugs The Lion & The Mouse. Poor Leo the Lion is trapped in a net! Big Strong Elephant & Crocodile try their hardest to rescue him but can’t! Can Squeaker the Mouse work his magic before he gets turned into Lion Lasagna for Pirate Shouty’s dinner? 5 fun filled days of acting, singing, dancing, dressing up and arts & crafts. On day 5 you hit the stage! For boys and girls aged 3.5-7 yrs. Daniel Hall, Farnham 27-31 July (9am-12pm). United Reform Church Godalming, 27-31 July (1.30-4.30pm) and 3-7 Aug (1.30-4.30pm). United Reform Church Cobham, 10-14 Aug (1.30-4.30pm). £120. Group booking discount and 10% sibling discount are now available (Ts&Cs apply - see website). Book at www.theatrebugs. co.uk/surrey.html or contact: hannahmason@ theatrebugs.co.uk, 01483 882244 / 07971 004134.

Gymnastics Factory Gymnastics Factory is running fun 45 minute parent & child sessions through the summer with members and non-members welcome. There are sessions for 1-2yrs focusing on fun and free exploration and 2-4 years which offers a more structured class including a themed warm-up and cool down and fun circuits around the apparatus set-ups. For dates and times please see www. gymnasticsfactory.co.uk or call 01483 45 50 60.

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On Tues 28 July from 10-11.45am there is a Cinderella Princess and Knights Adventure Ball for under 5’s and family at United Church, Bridge Road, Godalming. Enjoy a Cinderella themed morning of stories, games, imaginative play, dance, drama and arts and crafts. For under 5’s and toddlers but older siblings welcome. £10 and £5 siblings. On Tues 4 August from 10-11.45am there’s a Onesie Tuesday Pyjama Party and on Wed 19 August 9.45-11.30am there’s a Onesie Wednesday Pyjama Party both of these are also at United Church, Godalming. For under 5’s but older siblings welcome. £10 and £5 siblings. Running at Guide Headquarters, Nightingale Road, Guildford is a Cinderella Princess and Knights Adventure Ball for under 5’s and family on Wed 12 Aug from 9.45-11.30am. For under 5’s and toddlers but older siblings welcome. £10 and £5 siblings. On Wed 29 July 10 - 11.30am there’s an Annie Performance Workshop for age 4-8 yrs (Reception - Yr 3) in Guildford. £10 and £5 siblings. On Thurs 6 Aug 10 - 11.45am there’s a Pyjama Party at United Reform Church, South Street, Farnham. Come in your pyjamas or onesies for a morning of stories, games, imaginative play, dance, drama and arts and crafts. For under 5’s but older siblings welcome. £10 and £5 siblings. Places must be booked in advance for all these activities including the free events by emailing joanne@actoneadventures. co.uk or on 07956 182 488. For more details see www.actoneadventures.co.uk.

Guildford Spectrum Bouncy Castle Fun is on Mondays 3 & 17 Aug from 9-10am and Mon 10 Aug 2- 3pm, for children who are walking - 4 yrs, £3 per session. Mini Tennis Munchkins for ages 3-5 years runs Tues 18 - Thurs 20 Aug from 2-3pm. £8.60 per day. There are also 4 and 5 day Learn to Swim Courses for ages 4 yrs + and 1:1 swimming courses. These all need to be pre-booked on 01483 443322. Plus they also have the fabulous swimming pools and soft play! Synergy Dance are also running Synergy Frozen themed workshops at Guildford Spectrum. Dance as you explore the scenes and songs from the smash hit film, “Frozen”. Dress up as your favourite character and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of all things “Frozen”. Learn and create dances to capture this fantastic wonderland! Complete with “snow”! The Frozen workshops run on Mon 27 July at 2.30pm (for 3-5 year olds) and Mon 3 Aug 1.15pm (for 3-5 year olds) and at 2.30pm (for 5yrs+) and on Thurs 27 July at 1.15pm (for 5yrs+). To book call Guildford Spectrum on: 01483 443322 or email info@guildfordspectrum.co.uk

Relationships

Mediation - How it can help you and your family if you are involved in a separation or divorce By Victoria Clarke, rhw Solicitors

amily mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) which helps you reach decisions about things that are important for you and your family, without having to go through the court process.

The Benefits of Mediation Mediation gives you the opportunity to take your time and think about the issues that are important to you, whether it be arrangements for your children as they grow up, how to deal with money within the marriage or options of where you will live. The process moves at your pace, which ensures you can carefully consider each issue rather than rushing through it. Mediators will listen to you to find out what is important to you, and help you make your own choices about how to move forward. Once you and your partner are satisfied with the decisions you have made, you can then instruct a solicitor to complete the legal formalities. You can also consult your own solicitor during the mediation process, to check that the choices being taken are in your best interests.

Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting (MIAM) Mediation has become a more central part of family law since the changes in law which now require you to attend a Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting (MIAM) before issuing an application to commence financial proceedings or proceedings under the Children Act. This assessment meeting gives you the opportunity to see how mediation works, and allows the mediator to work out with you whether mediation will be suitable for you and your family. The mediator should discuss how many sessions you may need, how much they cost and whether you are eligible for legal aid to pay for mediation.

In most circumstances, whomever is applying to the court for a financial order or a child arrangements order will have to attend a MIAM. The other person involved is also expected to attend, but they do not have to go to the same meeting as you. There are exemptions, particularly if domestic violence has arisen within the relationship. If everyone agrees at the first appointment that mediation would work well, you will book further mediation sessions. It normally takes between three and five meetings to come to an agreement, depending on the issues in question.

CLEAR LEGAL ADVICE FOR BOTH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Call: 01483 302000 email: guildford@rhw.co.uk We are located at Ranger House next to Guildford Train Station

Mediating with Children Older children are now also becoming part of the mediation process, if mediation is about child arrangements. If the mediator you have chosen is happy to do so, they can talk to the children of the family about what they would like to happen, so that the parents can make decisions which take into account their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes as well as their own. If you would like any further information on mediation, or you would like to explore the possibility of mediation with our trained mediators, please contact 01483 3020000 Email:family@rhw.co.uk.

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Summer Boredom Busters

Lots of great things to do this summer 1 Fishers Farm Park

A much loved family day out, the multiaward-winning Fishers is an all-year attraction in the heart of the West Sussex countryside. A unique mixture of animal adventures and exhilarating indoor and outdoor play, it’s no wonder that Fishers is still “Where The Family Comes First”! Officially voted amongst the top 10 Amusement Parks in the UK on TripAdvisor, Fishers is a great-value family day out, and promises a farm-tastic day of fun come rain or shine. They’ve developed a number of sections within the park this year into exciting new exhibits. Visit the exciting summer ‘Splash Attack’ with new ‘Down-pour Derby’, the exhilarating ‘Bumper Boats’ at Pirate Bay or enjoy the 2000sq ft of soft play if the weather isn’t up to scratch. With dozens of lambs, goat kids, piglets and more – there are plenty of animals to cuddle all year long too. The new ‘Indoor-Soft Play Centre’ is a great option for those rainy days – as you can now buy ‘Playzone pass’ tickets from as little as £2 per adult and £6 per child. Tractor Rides, Ghost Tunnel, Climbing Wall, Toboggan Run, Adventure Golf, Pony Rides, Magic Shows, Live Animal Demonstrations, Animal Racing and more than 40 different rides and attractions... Fishers Adventure Farm Park is a great choice for a jam-packed fun-filled family day out! Online booking now available at www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk if you want to avoid the queues!

2 Guildford-on-Sea

Enjoy all the fun of the seaside this August as Guildford transforms the banks of the River Wey into Guildford-on-Sea, a pleasure beach for all the family slap bang in the centre of town. Located next to The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford’s urban beach is free to enter and open daily from 14 to 16 August between 10am and 4pm. Complete with bucketfuls of sand, deck chairs, balloons, beach huts and seaside shows, it’s the ideal place to have fun with the kids after a busy day at the shops. Guildford-on-Sea promises to make waves throughout the town, with a great selection of summertime entertainment, fun beach inspired characters parading up and down the high street and hot promotions and offers from the town centre’s shops, cafes, restaurants and businesses. A great day out for all the family, young and old, Guildford-on-Sea is sure to become Surrey’s favourite summer hot spot! For more information on Guildford-on-Sea and the activities planned over the three day event visit www. experienceguildford. com or Facebook.com/ ExperienceGford.

3 Day Out With Thomas

Thomas & Friends return to the Watercress Line for more family fun from 8-16 August! Shake hands with the Fat Controller, meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends, take part in Thomas themed activities and ride the big steams trains all day! FREE Thomas sticker and certificate for every child! FREE activities, bouncy slide, tea cup ride, children’s entertainer and Thomas tattoos! FREE rides with Thomas, Toad and Diesel! It’s a great value family day out, not to be missed! Make their day a Day Out With Thomas and book your tickets online at www.dayoutwiththomas. co.uk to get your free gift or simply pay on the day.

4 Sayers Croft Trust

Sayers Croft Trust in Ewhurst has loads of exciting events and activities for all ages running during the summer holidays including bushcraft, pond dipping, a Gruffalo walk, high ropes, crafts and caving in their new caving complex! For more details please see www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk/events.

5 GoFest

At Surrey Sports Park, Guildford GoFest is the UK’s family festival of sport, dance, health and fitness which is on Fri 10 - Sun 12 July. There are 13 different zones so there’s something for everyone. In the GoCool zone there’s an ice rink, ski and snowboard simulators, curling lanes and lots more. There’s zones for toddlers, kids and teens with sports coaching, half pipe, golf simulator, football shoot outs, pool tables, bouncy castles, soft play area, ball pool, entertainers and so much more. In the Bike Zone you can get your Bike checked and get maintenance advice, there’s BMX displays & masterclasses, mountain bike track and spin classes. The Chillzone includes relaxing music and masseurs and in the Olympic sized pool there are kids and baby swimming lessons, kayaking and synchronised swimming to name a few. At GoFest, you can take part in as many free coaching sessions as you like, a multitude of sports, classes, tournaments and activities, watch some fabulous displays and enter some challenging tournaments and competitions, all of which are included in the price of your GoFest ticket! For tickets see gofest.co.uk.

6 The Wellington

The Wellington, Aldershot are hosting their FREE kids club, every Wednesday in the Summer Holidays (29 July - 26 Aug), for children ages 3-10. Please visit www. ourkidsclub.co.uk to join and find out more information. The FREE Kids Club activities will include Tom Tricks Magic Show, Make your own Sweet Cone with Franfabulous, Educational fun & games with Explore Learning and more. Don’t forget to show your membership card to participating retailers to receive your exclusive offers!

7 Watts Gallery

Enjoy a family day out at the Artist’s Village nestled in the beautiful Surrey Hills. Free interactive trails allow all ages to discover the art of great Victorian artist G F Watts in the historic galleries, and new this summer see the fantastical fairy paintings of Richard Dadd. Stroll to the nearby Grade I listed Watts Chapel and hunt out the frogs, peacocks and butterflies in the terracotta decorations. There are woodlands to play in, games to enjoy on the lawns and cake to consume in the Tea Shop. Every Thursday in August there will be free drop-in sessions in the Studio so you can make your own pottery creations. Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford GU3 1DQ. 01483 810235.

8 Marwell Zoo

Marwell Zoo is a great place for a fun day out! There are so many wonderful animals to see from giraffe and penguins to pygmy hippos and snow leopards. From Thurs 23 July - Mon 31 Aug you can experience ‘Wild Explorers’ - embark on the new explorer trail and take part in the various activities happening in and around the zoo all included in admission. There are also three adventure playgrounds, road and rail trains, cafes and picnic areas all set in 140 acres. Marwell Zoo, Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH 0844 7364215.

9 Alice Holt Forest

Alice Holt run great outdoor activities for kids during school holidays from Ancient Hunting Skills to Willow Weaving. It is a great place to go for a walk or cycle ride, have a picnic or meet up with friends. There’s lots of play equipment as well. Wild Learning holiday camps run exciting fresh air fun for whole days. Go Ape and Tree Top Junior are also on site. Activities must be booked in advance - for more details see www.forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt or www.facebook.com/aliceholtforest. Alice Holt Forest, Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham.

10 Trampolining

There’s Indoor Trampolining fun at AirHop Guildford or Gravity Force Camberley. See airhoptrampolinepark.com and www. gravityforce.co.uk for more details and minimum age limits.

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Summer Boredom Busters

11 RHS Wisley

RHS Wisley is a beautiful garden with lots to interest children and plenty of space to burn off energy! From Wed 22 July - Mon 31 Aug, they will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the original publication of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. There will be a themed garden trail, or you could take part in a caucus race or flamingo croquet. Visit rhs.org.uk/wisley for what’s on when. There will also be Mad Hatter’s Tea Parties on Wednesdays - Sundays (and Bank Holiday Monday) - pre-booking is required for these. On 18 and 19 July there is an arts festival with lots to enjoy such as theatre performances, an aerial acrobat in the Glasshouse, live music and lots more. And on 22 and 23 August there will be birds of prey with displays at 11am & 2pm.

The Look Out Discovery Centre

The Look Out Discovery Centre is a fun place to visit with all the family. There are more than 90 hands-on science and discovery activities, all waiting to be pulled, pushed or prodded! The hands-on activities are mostly geared towards primary school and pre-school children. However, there is something for all ages! Can you really leave your shadow on the wall? Play in the toddler supermarket, build an unfinished house, launch the hot air balloon or dam a stream (plus, much more). The Yucky You Show (for ages 3+/who can sit still for ½ hour!) runs at weekends and Bracknell 1 free child Forest holidays until 6 Sept. Children with 1 full paying adult - love this fun filled show as they find out see page 25 more about all the yucky things about our bodies, like bogies, sick, scabs, spots and poo! The centre is set in over 1,000 hectares of woodland. Outside is a popular adventure play area, orienteering course, walks and picnic area. Open daily 10am -5pm. Just off J3, M3 or J10, M4. Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, RG12 7QW, 01344 354400. The super saver ticket is just £19.45 for 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children. Children aged 3 and under are free! Or use the voucher on the advert on page 25 to admit one child free with one paying adult (valid until 2/9/15). Yucky You Show is £1.85 per person (+ admission)

13 Wellington Country Park

A massive park with loads of play areas, a lake, nature trails, animal farm, mini golf, jumping pillow (height limit 1.2m) and lots more. There are also loads of special events such as Teddy Bears Picnic, Inflatables weekend, Prince and Princess weekend and more. High season entry: Adult £9.75, child (3-15) £8.75, 2yrs and under free, family (2A+2C) £34.50.

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Working 14 Hollycombe Steam Museum

Hollycombe on the Hampshire and Surrey border offers a traditional fairground, train rides, working steam engines and woodland walks. Until Mid-October they are open Sundays, Bank Holidays and some special event days, but with the arrival of the summer holidays the popular attraction has extended opening of Tuesdays to Sundays (and also Bank Holiday Monday) between 4 - 31 August. Hollycombe offers great value, as the entrance charge of £15 adults, £13 senior and £10 child (family tickets available) offers free return visits on the majority of open days for a calendar year! Highlights of a visit include the ‘Razzle Dazzle’, the world’s first white-knuckle ride; Mr Field’s Steam Circus, the world’s oldest mechanically operated fairground ride and the stupendous views from the top of Hollycombe’s famous Big Wheel looking over the South Downs. The views are equally spectacular from Hollycombe’s Quarry Railway, a 2ft gauge, 1 ½ mile steam railway which pauses mid-trip to allow views over the South Downs and also the Sussex Weald. For special events see www.hollycombe.co.uk or our What’s on Diary. Hollycombe is situated at Iron Hill, Liphook, Hants GU30 7LP. Hollycombe

15 Bocketts Farm

Summer Fun on the Farm from 18 July – 1 September. Enjoy a great day out at Bocketts Farm this summer with a full programme of fun activities! Children will enjoy the Animal Passport Trail as they collect stamps from around the farm. Other daily activities include pony rides, tractor rides, gold panning, animal handling, goat milking and the famous pig racing. In addition, the Small Animal Village and Big Animal Barn are open where you can meet and feed all of the friendly farm animals. Plus, don’t miss the brilliant Water Wars Splash Zone, which involves launching water filled balloons at your opponent’s station – great fun for all ages! With 2 large indoor play barns, trampolines, young driver’s area, sandpits, pedal go-karts and 2 giant jumping pillows, there’s plenty to keep the whole family amused. Plus Fergie the Tractor will be at Bocketts Farm on 8 and 9 August. Fergie, the popular live action tractor brings magic and fun to learning about life on the farm. There will be 4 live shows running throughout the day (included in admission) and a chance for visitors to meet him in sessions afterwards! Advance tickets not necessary for Fergie shows.

Goat milking at Bocketts Farm

16 The National Trust

Often best known for its historic houses and collections, the National Trust offers visitors of all ages the chance to unwind in beautiful gardens, parkland and countryside, with natural play areas and trails. But there’s also a huge range of activities for children and families including pony rides, archery, den building, craft activities, outdoor theatre, teddy bears picnics, big tree climbing and boat rides to name but a few. Annual membership is a great option as it means you get free entry and all the additional children’s activities are only a few £s! Many of the activities are listed in our What’s on section or to help you decide where to go see www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ visit/london-and-south-east.

Trail at 17 Sylvanian Hatchlands Park

A new children’s nature trail featuring the collectible toy brand Sylvanian Families has opened at Hatchlands Park, Guildford. The trail leads families with young children through an area of recently planted woodland, prompting them to discover interesting facts about the surrounding wildlife and trees. Equipped with an activity sheet collected at the entrance to the park, budding young nature-goers can have fun spotting the familiar Sylvanian characters Freya Chocolate Rabbit and Ralph Walnut Squirrel, who appear on specially designed signs along the trail. The signs provide questions to test children’s knowledge of nature, with the characters providing handy, rhyming clues! The answers to the questions can be found on the activity sheets – presented as fun facts about nature – alongside a picture to colour in, a maze to complete, and a spotting guide. Parklands open daily 10.30am6pm. Included in park admission (Adult £4.70, child £2.30).

18 Frensham Great Pond

This is a popular place to go in summer (it’s best to get there early so you get a place in the car park). There’s a lovely sandy beach and there are two swimming areas in the lake marked off by buoys, plus there are lots of walks to enjoy around the common and refreshments and toilets. Check the water quality and rules that are displayed at the pond and please remember that barbeques are not allowed but picnics are more than welcome. The car park address is Bacon Lane, Churt, Surrey GU10 2QB - parking is free during the week, but there is a £4 charge at weekends and bank holidays.

Farnham 19 Finding Community Dig

In July archaeological digs open to the general public will be happening each weekend across Farnham. Participants of all ages are welcome to try digging and find out more about the town’s fascinating buried past. Booking is required, your time is allocated at booking. Free. Please email findingfarnham@gmail.com for more details or to book.

Summer Boredom Busters The MultiSports Group Change your game

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Ideal for girls and boys aged 4 – 16 of all abilities MultiSports Guildford Tel: 0844 8009096 MultiSports Woking Tel: 0844 3350450 www.themultisportsgroup.co.uk 18 sports a year – professional coaches – all equipment provided Childcare vouchers accepted – Call today to book a place!

Georgia’s Party Costume Hire Fabulous and fun adult sized costumes to hire for your child’s party!

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Summer Boredom Busters Summer 20 Guildford Festival

Guildford Summer Festival returns for its 32nd year bigger than ever before with over 100 different events to pick from running from 12 June to 8 August. There’ll be family favourites such as the Town Centre Cycle Races, Guildford Lions Raft Race, Drama in the Castle Grounds, Walkfest and lots more. There will be a whole host of theatre, sport, art, music, walks, heritage, tours and days out to keep you busy over the summer and this year the brochure has a section dedicated to National Armed Forces Day on 27 June. Brochures are available to collect from Guildford Tourist Information Centre, The Electric Theatre, G Live ticket shop and other distribution points around the borough or sign up to the mailing list and have a brochure delivered to your doorstep! Alternatively, visit www.guildfordsummerfestival.co.uk or find them on Facebook.

21 The Rural Life Centre

Come to the Rural Life Centre, Tilford, Farnham for a great day out for children every Thursday during the summer holidays. The family friendly museum volunteers bring history to life with demonstrations, crafts and fun activities. There are also the usual “Step Back Together” family activities around the museum and the various buildings and exhibits to explore. What’s happening varies each week, but you might try your hand as a farm worker making rope from hay or milking Daisy the cow. Then you could try washing ‘Victorian style’, fetching water from the pump and using a dolly and mangle, or maybe go inside the giant dolls house if you will fit! Of course you can always play with vintage toys, balance on stilts, ride a hobby horse or roll a hoop. You might even have a terrifying lesson in the school room. Usually you can try green wood turning using the pole-lathe and become a nature detective to learn about tracking wildlife. There are other things too, so with the many hands-on activities children will be kept amused all day. There’s a café on site or you can bring a picnic. Activities are undercover if it is wet. The dates for Activity Thursdays are July 23 & 30, August 6, 13, 20 & 27. See more at www.rural-life.org.uk or call 01252 795571.

Centre for 22 Lockwood Horses & Donkeys

Open to visitors from April-October on Wednesday and Sundays from 11.30am-4pm. There’s a small shop selling ice creams, gifts and drinks and there are footpaths to wander around the donkey fields. You can also enjoy a picnic in the garden area and watch Donkey Treat Time at 12.30pm or Donkey Grooming at 2.30pm. Free, donations welcome. Hatch Lane, Sandhills, Wormley, Godalming GU8 5UX 0300 123 0720.

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23 Guildford Spectrum

With bowling, ice skating, soft play and a fabulous swimming pool complex, Spectrum is a great family day out. With the voucher on page 17 you can do ice skating, bowling AND swimming for only £40 for a family of 4 - what great value!! From Monday 20 July to Tuesday 1 September opening times are: Leisure Pool: Mon-Fri 9.30am-6.30pm and SatSun 9.30am-6pm and Ice Skating: Mon-Fri 11am-1pm and 2.30-4.30pm and SatSun 10.30am-12pm, 12.302pm and 3-4.30pm. Please contact Spectrum Bowl for a full list of holiday bowling 3 activities discounts and activities. for the Booking is advised for price of 2 swimming, skating and see page 17 bowling on 01483 443322 or at www.spectrumbowl.co.uk (swimming and skating only online). Guildford Spectrum also run a children’s holiday camp and lots of courses in the summer holidays - all these are listed in our what’s on section.

a Dinosaur at 24 Find Milestones Museum

Until 27 Sept you can marvel at some of the creatures living in our seas 190 million years ago, encounter 5 life-size animatronic dinosaurs and book on to the fossil dig. Milestones Museum is open Tue–Fri and Bank Holidays from 10am–4.45pm, Sat and Sun 11am–4.45pm (last admission 3.45pm). Milestones Museum, Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke RG22 6PG.

Summer Reading 25 The Challenge

Record Breakers, Summer Reading Challenge 2015, kicks off in Surrey Libraries on 11 July for ages 4-11. Children are encouraged to read six books over the summer holidays and they will receive free rewards along the way. On signing up children will receive their own fold-out poster with facts both bizarre and incredible. Also starting on 11 July, there’s Surrey Reads for older children (12+), adults and teens. Read 2 books or more and you could enter a prize draw to win great prizes. For more information about Record Breakers or Surrey Reads, pop into your local library, go to www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries or phone 0300 2001001.

26 Outdoor Swimming

Guildford Lido (next to Guildford College) has three new slides as well as the newly refurbished paddling pool with interactive toys and a mini-slide for youngsters (there are height restrictions for the slides). Open daily from 10.30am-6.30pm for public swimming. For details see www. guildfordspectrum.co.uk/swimming/guildfordlido. Aldershot Lido has three fun water slides, a toddler paddling pool, a sandpit, picnic area, swim shop and refreshments. It is open daily from 1 July - 6 Sept 10am-6pm (bank holidays 10am-5pm). This year they have introduced lots of new offers including season tickets, loyalty cards and pre-paid tickets. See www.rushmoor.gov.uk/lido.

27 Amazing Thailand Festival

The 10th Amazing Thailand Festival takes place at Secretts in Milford this August Bank Holiday. First held in 1998, this fabulous festival is now a firm favourite on the summer events calendar. Secretts is transformed into a bustling Thai street market for the three days of the Bank Holiday Weekend. There are restaurants cooking and selling authentic Thai dishes, alongside street stalls selling Thai silks, handicrafts, spices, jewellery, wood carvings and much more! Each day visitors are treated to glittering displays of Thai classical and folk dancing and exhilarating martial arts demonstrations. All of the family are well catered for with rides and entertainment, farm animals, children’s art workshops and plenty of refreshments. Proceeds from the event go to the Mudita Trust Charity to help support abused, distressed and underprivileged children who may be otherwise exploited in the big cities and tourist areas of Thailand. For more information call 01483 661325 or email info@amazingthaifestival.co.uk

SunWalk 28 The Festival London

Get your kids active this summer, raise money for a good cause or simply have a grand day out at The SunWalk Festival London, which takes place in London’s Battersea Park on Sunday 12 July. The Festival is taking over the park and going wild with a fabulous jungle theme. Access to the site is free and there will be plenty to see including live music from the All Stars Collective and retro singers the Tootsie Rollers; children’s entertainers, a funfair and great food (plus a licensed bar showing Wimbledon for tennis fans!). Best of all, there’s the chance to raise money for breast cancer causes through three different walks, designed to appeal to any age… The 5K walk is for all ages and abilities and everyone who enters gets a medal, 10k – a slightly bigger challenge for walkers six years old and over and a half Marathon open to anyone over 13, the route takes in some of London’s most iconic landmarks. It is organised by Walk the Walk, the breast cancer charity famous for its MoonWalk challenges and for the fun decorated bras that walkers wear. If you want to do one of the walks you can find out more or sign up at www.walkthewalk.org/ challenges/TheSunWalkLondon. The SunWalk Festival London

Summer Boredom Busters

Shrek’s Advenutre

There’s lots on offer at the South Bank, London and it’s an easy walk from Waterloo Station. Shrek’s adventure runs from 1 July until December where you step into the action and star in a hilarious allnew Shrek adventure. Your journey will take you - via a spectacular 4D bus ride - to famous Far Far Away locations including Shrek’s Swampy home complete with Ogre-sized toilet, The Poison Apple Pub and The Muffin Man’s House. Along the way you’ll meet some of its most famous residents brought to life through a mix of actors and animation and at the end there’s more fun to be had with a colourful line-up of other DreamWorks characters in themed sets from the worlds of Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon. Open 10am-6pm daily, timed tickets from £18.72 children, £23.40 adults. Riverside Building, County Hall, South Bank . www.shreksadventure.com. Nearby you also have the London Eye, London Sealife Aquarium and the IMAX cinema. Other favourites in

London are the Science Museum, Natural History Museum and the Imperial War Museum all of which have free entry.

Park 30 Stoke Gardens

This is a lovely place to go with the kids - there’s a paddling pool, mini golf, boating pond, tennis and table tennis. The new mini golf course has recently re-opened with the challenge of 18 holes. Adult £4.10, under 16s £2.80, group ticket £10.50 (two adults and three under 16s). It’s open from 10.30am-5pm. No booking needed. There’s a table tennis table for hire for £2 an hour (go to the tennis hut) and also four tennis courts (£5 per court per hour for under 16s, £6 for over 16s) tennis can be pre-booked by calling the tennis hut on 01483 562363. For any queries call the rangers on 01483 444718. Also in Stoke Park is Wildwood Adventure - tree top adventures for children aged 6yrs + and taller than 1m. See wildwoodadventure.com.

32 The Isle of Wight

This summer look no further than a trip to the beautiful Isle of Wight for a family weekend escape. With miles of scenic coastline, 14 award-winning beaches, a tonne of attractions, unique festivals and events, and so much more, the Island has plenty to keep the kids occupied. Just a short trip over the Solent from Portsmouth or Lymington with Wightlink Ferries, the holiday begins as soon as you step on board one of Wightlink’s spacious car or foot passenger ferries. Ferries arrive on the Island in less than an hour, meaning families don’t have to travel far to feel a million miles away from the stresses of everyday life. The Island is home to a number of popular attractions and there is something for everyone. History buffs can visit heritage properties such as Carisbrooke Castle to learn about its Royal connections

and meet the resident donkeys, whilst families looking for a thrill can head to Blackgang Chine, the family-friendly theme park where imaginations run wild. And, with the vast array of award-winning beaches on offer, kids can let off steam whilst parents enjoy a well-earned break in the sunshine. The Isle of Wight boasts a range of accommodation options that cater to the needs of every family. From family-friendly campsites to cottage rentals and boutique hotels, these can all be found on Wightlink’s website, making organising an exciting summer getaway easier than ever before. So what are you waiting for? Go, stay and do on the Isle of Wight this summer and escape with Wightlink Ferries for some…room to breathe.

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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.

Summer Holiday Fun The Living Planet Centre Brewery Rd, Woking 01483 426444 Explore the wonders of coral reefs using colourful clay. 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am. Please pre-book. Suggested donation £3. Roobarb & Custard courtesy of A+Btv

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Roobarb and Custard Tuesday 4th - Friday 28th August 2015 Surrey History Centre Come along Goldsworth to the Surrey History Centre for our free drop in activities 130 Rd, Woking 01483 based on the popular cartoon - Roobarb and Custard. 518737 Free family drop in activities Enjoy fun crafts like creating your own story board, quizzes, colouring mask popular making and much more! based onin,the cartoon are open on..... RoobarbWe and Custard. Enjoy fun Mondays Closed, Tuesdays 9.30-5.00, Wednesdays 10.15-5.00, Thursdays 9.30-5.00, Fridays 9.30-5.00, Saturdays 9.30-4.00, crafts like creating your own story Sundays Closed Telephone: 01483 518737 Email: shs@surreycc.gov.uk board, quizzes, colouring in, mask Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising their children making and more! Open on: Mondays Roobarb & Custard courtesy of A+Btv, Grange Calveley Closed, 9.30-5, Wed 10.15-5, & BobTues Godfrey Family Thurs 9.30-5, Fri 9.30-5, Sat 9.304, Sundays Closed. Free parking. Children must be with an adult.

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Wednesday 5 August KIDS@thewellington Club See listing on 29 July. Wiggly Wednesday, Fishers Farm Park See listing on Wed 29 July. Running Day, The Great Cockcrow Railway See 29 July. High School Musical Potters Gate Primary School Potters Gate, Farnham www. dynamicperformingarts.co.uk Disney themed activities including dance, drama, singing and arts & crafts. For 6-12 years. Please book on camps@ dynamicperformingarts.co.uk. 9.30am -3.30pm. £30 (£70 for 3 days). Bake and Taste Workshop Shalford Mill Shalford, Guildford 01483 561389 Workshops for children at 12pm, 2pm, 3pm. Tour the mill with the guides to discover the secrets of stone ground milling in the good old days. Numbers limited book on arrival. 11am-4.15pm. Admission + £4 for children’s activities. Dance and Willow Weaving Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Please pre-book. For ages 7-13. 10am-4pm. £30 (book another oneday course this week and save). Pop Art Collage, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 For ages 4+ with an adult. Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Suggested donation £2. Wild Wednesday – Butterflies Newlands Corner Visitor Centre Shere Road, Guildford GU4 8SE Look for butterflies and make butterfly crafts. For ages 5-9 with an adult. Booking essential on 07968 832509. 10am-12pm or 1-3pm. Child £10.

Thursday 6 August Activity Thursday, The Rural Life Centre See listing on 23 July.

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Cardboard Sculpture The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Get creative with cardboard. Please pre-book. Under 8s must be with an adult (adult free). 1-2.30pm (4–7 yrs) 3-4.30pm (8–11 yrs). £6.50. Circus and Theatre Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Learn circus skills before enjoying Dr Longitude’s Marvellous Imaginary Menagerie. Please pre-book. For ages 7-13. 10am–4pm. £30. Family Crafternoon - Butterflies Museum of Farnham See 16 July. Pyjama Party United Reform Church South St, Farnham For under 5’s and family (older siblings welcome). Come in your pyjamas or onesies for a morning of stories, games, imaginative play, dance, drama and arts and crafts. 10-11.45am. £10, siblings £5. You must book by emailing joanne@ actoneadventures.co.uk. Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on 5 July. Studio Drop-in, Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, 01483 810235 1-4pm. Free, all ages welcome. George Watts loved birds. Take a birdlife trail and then drop in to the studio to make pottery inspired by your discoveries. Summer Fun Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 A different craft activity every Thursday throughout August. Drop in anytime 10.30am-12pm. £2.50 Terrible Tales and Dreadful Deeds, Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 Travel back in time and embark on a gruesome adventure discovering all the yuckiest bits of history. Expect gory stories, cut-throat crafts and revolting races. Admission + £2.50 for children’s activities. 11am-5pm.

Friday 7 August Funday Fridays, Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 Enjoy arts and crafts, games, trails and fun activities, plus pony rides with Pony Magic. Admission +£2 per child, pony ride £3. 11am-4pm. Music, Upcyling and UV Disco Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Samba drumming, funk up your jeans and an ultra-violet disco! Please book. For ages 7-13. 10am–4pm. £30.

Bubble Fun Fridays, The Lightbox See listing on 24 July. School Holidays Adventure Days Runway’s End See listing on 31 July.

Saturday 8 August Discover! Tours Desert Adventures, Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton 01483 810235 2-3pm. Free, all ages welcome. Take an imaginary adventure into the desert. Gather round the fire to create a story using sounds and props for inspiration. Fergie the Tractor at Bocketts Farm Young Street, Fetcham, nr Leatherhead KT22 9BS 01372 363764 Fergie, the popular live action tractor brings magic and fun to learning about life on the farm. There will be 4 live shows during the day and a chance for visitors to meet him afterwards! Plus don’t miss all the usual farm activities, friendly animals and plenty of indoor and outdoor play. Advance tickets not necessary.

Day Out with Thomas child! FREE activities, bouncy slide, tea cup ride, children’s entertainer and Thomas tattoos! FREE rides with Thomas, Toad and Diesel! Book your tickets online at www. dayoutwiththomas.co.uk to get your free gift or simply pay on the day.

Sunday 9 August Running Day, The Great Cockcrow Railway See 5 July. Teddy Bear’s Picnic in the Walled Gardens, Loseley Park Stakescorner Rd, Guildford GU3 1HS 11am-5pm. In aid of Shooting Star Chase. Bring along a picnic and a Teddy Bear. Competition for the “most original Teddy Bear”. Lots of entertainment and games, garden quiz, refreshments and Loseley Ice Cream for sale. Adult £5, child free. Teddy Bears Picnic Mizens Railway Barrs Lane, Knaphill Miniature train rides for ages 1+. 2-5pm.

Chertsey Agricultural Show Show Ground Mead Lane, Chertsey KT16 8LN Lots of animals and entertainment including Jousting, refreshments and more. From 9am. Farnham Fire Station Open Day Farnham Fire Station Guildford Rd, Farnham GU9 9QB 11am-4pm. Free entry. The Loxwood Joust See 1 August. Oakwod Hill, Ockley and Forest Green Flower Show, Summer Fair and Dog Show Oakwood Hill Recreation Ground, Oakwood Hill RH5 5PU 12pm. Entry Adult £3, under 16s free. Staycation Farncombe Family Fete, Canon Bowrings Field Lower Manor Rd, Godalming GU7 3EG Children’s rides, pony rides, tea tent, side shows, music, entertainment, hog roast and Punch and Judy Shows. Sing “O” Lingo will be giving a couple of taster sessions during the day. 12-5pm.

Sat 8 - Sun 16 August Day Out with Thomas Thomas & Friends return to the Watercress Line for more family fun! Shake hands with the Fat Controller, meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends, take part in Thomas themed activities and ride the big steams trains all day! FREE Thomas sticker and certificate for every

Fergie the Tractor at Bocketts Farm See listing on Sat 8 August. Chertsey Agricultural Show See listing on 8 August. The Loxwood Joust See listing on 1 August.

Monday 10 August Ancient Hunting Skills Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham 01420 23666 For ages 10 yrs+. Discover how our ancestors would have tracked and hunted animals; use camouflage and stalking games to get close to and tune into the wildlife in the forest. Have a go at hitting targets with the ancient atl atl (spear thrower) and make your own bundle bow and arrow. Hot chocolate and biscuits around the fire. Please pre-book on 07979 321369 or email info@fieldfarmproject.com. 10am3.30pm. £30 per child. Outdoor Fun Day Witley Common Haslemere Rd, Witley GU8 5QA Pond dipping, bushcraft skills, den building and 50 things trail. Please pre-book on 01372 220644. 10am3pm. Child £8, accompanying adults and under 5s free. Teddy Bears’ Picnic & Storytelling Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 Fun filled teddy bears picnic with storytelling and songs. 1.302.30pm. Admission + £3 per child.

What’s On Diary Come to the (Steam) Fair! Visit Britain’s largest working traditional steam fairground and railway, and enjoy the rides including the unique Razzle Dazzle, the world’s first ‘white knuckle’ ride. The rides may be old but the atmosphere is cordial and ideal for that relaxed, family day out. All the rides are included in the one-off admission price, and once you’ve paid, you can come back free as many times as you like for a year! While we run as many rides as we can on Sundays, on other days, some rides may not run and those that do may run to a timetable.

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What’s On Diary Tuesday 11 August Bug Detectives, Dapdune Wharf See listing on 4 August. Summer Holiday Fun The Living Planet Centre Brewery Rd, Woking 01483 426444 Design your own weird and wonderful sea creature. 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am. Suggested donation £3. Please pre-book. Wild Play Littlefield Common Guildford 10am-3.30pm. For ages 7-11. Bug hunting, pond dipping, crafts, toasting marshmallows and fire lighting along with traditional games! Booking essential on 07968 832509. £15. Pop Art Tile Painting The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Please pre-book. Under 8s must be with an adult (adult free). 1-2.30pm (4–7yrs) 3-4.30pm (8–11yrs). £6.50. Scary Skeletons Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Investigate the bone handling collection, try and put together the skeleton and do skeleton related crafts. Family drop-in from 11am3pm. Mem £2, non-mem £4. No need to book. Willow Weaving Family Event Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham 01420 23666 For ages 6yrs+ with an adult. Please pre-book. Try natural craft projects including bird feeders, sailing rafts and fancy fish while learning about the wonders of willow at Alice Holt Forest. Chose the project best suited to your age, ability or liking. Children will need adult help. 10am-11am, 11.30am12.30pm or 2-3pm. £6 per child.

Wednesday 12 August Sticks and Stones, Shalford Mill Shalford, Guildford 01483 561389 Imaginative craft activities with treasured sticks and stones. Play pooh sticks and learn to whittle and weave. 11am-4.15pm. Admission + £2 for children’s activities. A Night with the Stars Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 If the weather’s fine, you can count shooting stars – the Perseids should be at their most visible tonight. Please pre-book. 8.30pm. £3. Cinderella Princess and Knights Adventure Ball Guide Headquarters Nightingale Rd, Guildford GU1 1ER For under 5’s and family (older siblings welcome). Dress up as your favourite Princess or Knight and have a fab time at the ball. 9.45-11.30am. £10, siblings £5. Booking essential on joanne@ actoneadventures.co.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.

Wiggly Wednesday, Fishers Farm Park See listing on Wed 29 July.

Teddy Bears Picnic, Mizens Railway See listing on 9 August.

Have a go Archery, Hatchlands Park See listing on 5 July.

KIDS@thewellington Club See listing on 29 July.

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Outdoor Adventure Session for Kids and Mums Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 A fun nature trail and crafts for under 5s with an adult. Please pre-book on 01483 208936. 1.302.30pm. Admission + £5 per child. Running Day, The Great Cockcrow Railway See 29 July. Teddy Bear Special Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Rd, Frimley Green 11am-4pm. Miniature trains will be running. Free ride for a child with a teddy when accompanied by an adult (max 3 children).

Thursday 13 August Pirates & Princesses Adventure Cruises, The Wey & Arun Canal www.weyandarun.co.uk. Narrowboat trips depart from Loxwood. Come in fancy dress and enjoy some good swashbuckling fun with ‘sea’ battles to try and defeat the pirates, rescue the princess and take possession of the treasure chest! Trips depart at 10.30am, 12.30 and 2.30pm. £10 per person to include light refreshments. Booking recommended. Activity Thursday, The Rural Life Centre See listing on 23 July. Birds of Paradise, Museum of Farnham See listing on 2 July. Great Big Tree Climbing Winkworth Arboretum See 30 July. Studio Drop-in, Watts Gallery See listing on 6 August. Summer Fun, Surrey Heath Museum See listing on 6 August.

Guildford-on-Sea Enjoy all the fun of the seaside as Guildford transforms the banks of the River Wey into Guildford-onSea, a pleasure beach for all the family slap bang in the centre of town. Located next to The Electric Theatre, Guildford’s urban beach is free to enter and open daily from 14-16 Aug from 10am-4pm. Complete with bucketfuls of sand, deck chairs, balloons, beach huts and seaside shows, it’s the ideal place to have fun with the kids after a busy day at the shops. There’s a great selection of summertime entertainment, fun beach inspired characters parading up and down the high street and hot promotions and offers from the town centre’s shops, cafes, restaurants and businesses. For more information on Guildfordon-Sea and the activities planned over the three day event visit www.experienceguildford.com or Facebook.com/ExperienceGford. 10am-4pm. Big Tree Climbing, Polesden Lacey See listing on 12 July. Bubble Fun Fridays, The Lightbox See listing on 24 July. Funday Fridays, Hatchlands Park See listing on 7 August. School Holidays Adventure Days Runway’s End See listing on 31 July.

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Summer Holiday Fun The Living Planet Centre Brewery Rd, Woking 01483 426444 Make a paper plate puffer fish mobile. 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am. Please book. Suggested donation £3.

Sunday 16 August

African Art Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Booking advisable. 10.30am-12pm. Mem £5, non-mem £7. For ages 5-11. Bat Walk, Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford Please book on 01483 222482. 7.30-9.30pm. Adult £5, child £2.50. Photo Transfers, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Learn how to transfer your favourite photos and create original cards and pictures. Advance booking required. 1-2.30pm (8-11 yr olds) 3- 4.30pm (12-16 yr olds). £6.50 per child.

Hollycombe Children’s Teddy Bears’ Outing, Hollycombe Iron Hill, Liphook 01428 724900 Bring along your teddies and maybe a picnic and enjoy it in the peaceful woodland gardens before the afternoon fun starts. Site opens at 11am, train and fair rides from 12.30pm. Last entry 4pm. Hollycombe

Teddy Bears Picnic, Mizens Railway See listing on 9 August. Running Day, The Great Cockcrow Railway See 5 July. Public Open Afternoon Guildford Model Engineering Society London Rd, Guildford Train rides on both the ground level and raised tracks. 2-5pm. Solar Sunday, Alice Holt Forest See listing on 19 July. Sunday Funday The Rural Life Centre Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham 01252 795571 Children from toddlers upwards can experience the atmosphere of a fete and Sunday School picnic rolled into one. This year the annual family funday celebrates the 70th anniversary of the end of WW2 with a VE/VJ Day themed street party and lots of activities - all included in admission.

Monday 17 August Teddy Bears’ Picnic & Storytelling Winkworth Arboretum See 10 Aug.

Tuesday 18 August Bug Detectives, Dapdune Wharf See listing on 4 August. Let’s Go Fly a Kite! Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Make your own kite. For ages 5-11 yrs. Booking advisable. 10.30am12pm. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Pop Art Printed Bags The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Please pre-book.. Under 8s must be with an adult (adult free). 1-2.30pm (4–7yrs) 3-4.30pm (8–11yrs). £6.50. Summer Holiday Fun The Living Planet Centre Brewery Rd, Woking 01483 426444 Create a puppet of the tallest land animal. 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am. Please book. Suggested donation £3. Wild Tots, Newlands Corner Visitor Centre See 23 July.

Wednesday 19 August Newspaper Spiral Pictures The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 For ages 4+ with an adult. Dropin anytime from 1.30-4pm. Get creative with newspaper. Suggested donation £2. KIDS@thewellington Club See listing on 29 July. Running Day, The Great Cockcrow Railway See 29 July. Wiggly Wednesday, Fishers Farm Park See listing on Wed 29 July.

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What’s On Diary Den Building, Alice Holt Forest

Wed 19 August CONT. Den Building, Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham 01420 23666 For ages 8yrs+. £8. Please pre-book. Green shelter or natural hideaway this is real self-build in action. 10am-12noon. Outdoor Adventure Session Winkworth See 12 August. Sticks and Stones, Shalford Mill See listing on 12 August. Onesie Wednesday Pyjama Party United Church Bridge Road, Godalming For under 5’s and family (older siblings welcome). 9.45-11.30am. £10, siblings £5 . Places must be booked in advance by emailing Joanne on joanne@actoneadventures.co.uk. School Holidays Adventure Days Runway’s End See listing on 31 July.

Thursday 20 August Studio Drop-in, Watts Gallery See listing on 6 August. Summer Fun, Surrey Heath Museum See listing on 6 August. Terrible Tales and Dreadful Deeds, Dapdune Wharf See listing on 6 August. Bat Walk, Hatchlands Park See listing on 13 August. Caterpillar Crafts - Beasts and Bugs, Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham 01420 23666 10am-2pm. An exciting opportunity for young people with a disability or additional needs, and their families, to have a fun-filled day in the woods. Please prebook. See www.caterpillar-crafts. com or call Helen on 07590 404580. Soapstone Carving, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Please pre-book. 1-2.30pm (8-11yrs) 3- 4.30pm (12-16 yrs). £6.50.

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

Teddy Bears’ Picnic & Mini Fete Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Children’s tea, traditional games, face painting and fun stalls. 1.304.30pm. Free entry. Children’s tea and goody bag £4. Book picnic tea in advance. During August there will also be a Teddy Bears’ Trail throughout Haslemere. Collect your trail card from the museum. Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on 5 July. Mini-Beasts, Museum of Farnham See listing on 9 July.

Friday 21 August Bubble Fun Fridays, The Lightbox See listing on 24 July. Big Tree Climbing, Polesden Lacey See listing on 12 July. Funday Fridays, Hatchlands Park See listing on 7 August.

Sunday 23 August Running Day, The Great Cockcrow Railway See 5 July. Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on 5 July.

Monday 24 August School Holidays Adventure Days Runway’s End See listing on 31 July. Teddy Bears’ Picnic & Storytelling Winkworth Arboretum See 10 Aug.

Tuesday 25 August Bug Detectives, Dapdune Wharf See listing on 4 August. Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Get Buzzing! 10.30am-12pm. Find out all about the bees. For ages 5-11 yrs. Booking advisable. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Meet the Beekeepers! Drop-in from 12-3pm. Free, donations welcome. Pop Art Portraits, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking, 01483 737800 Please pre-book. Under 8s must be with an adult (adult free). 1-2.30pm (4-7 yrs) 3-4.30pm (8-11 yrs). £6.50.

Summer Holiday Fun The Living Planet Centre Brewery Rd, Woking 01483 426444 Make a brilliant African Elephant pen pot. 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am. Please book. Suggested donation £3.

Summer Holiday Fun The Living Planet Centre Brewery Rd, Woking 01483 426444 Create a snappy crocodile out of recycled materials. 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am. Please pre-book. Suggested donation £3.

Activity Thursday, The Rural Life Centre See listing on 23 July.

Wednesday 26 August KIDS@thewellington Club See listing on 29 July. Wiggly Wednesday, Fishers Farm Park See listing on Wed 29 July. Outdoor Adventure Session Winkworth Arboretum See listing on 12 August.

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Running Day, The Great Cockcrow Railway See 29 July. Sticks and Stones, Shalford Mill See listing on 12 August. Pecking Birds, The Lightbox See listing on 23 July.

Thursday 27 August Studio Drop-in, Watts Gallery See listing on 6 August. Summer Fun, Surrey Heath Museum, See listing on 6 August. Terrible Tales & Dreadful Deeds, Dapdune Wharf See 6 August. Bat Walk, Hatchlands Park See listing on 13 August. Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford synergydance.co.uk Synergy Mixed Dance Workshop 2.30-3.30pm Come and experience Synergy Dance® and learn many different dance styles. Dance to the very latest songs and moves, such as “Happy” from “Despicable Me”, One Direction, Taylor Swift, The Vamps, Lego Movie tracks & Jessie J. Includes a Street showcase! For boys and girls aged 5-11 (split into age groups). Includes a snow disco at the end. To book call 01483 443322. £6.20. Frozen Workshop 1.15-2.15pm. £6.20. Dance as you explore the scenes and songs from the smash hit film, “Frozen”. Dress up as your favourite character and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of all things “Frozen”. Complete with “snow”! For ages 5yrs+. Please prebook by calling 01483 44 33 22. Mini World in a Box The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Create a miniature world using new and recycled materials. Please book. Under 8s must be with an adult (adult free). 1-2.30pm (4-7yrs) 3-4.30pm (8-11yrs). £6.50 per child. Summer Holiday Fun The Living Planet Centre Brewery Rd, Woking, GU21 4LL 01483 426444 Design an African bird kite. 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am. Suggested donation £3. Please book. Activity Thursday, The Rural Life Centre See listing on 23 July. Pirates & Princesses Cruises Wey & Arun Canal See 13 Aug. Great Big Tree Climbing, Winkworth See listing on 30 July. Key Art Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30am-12pm. Make pieces of art using a variety of materials including plaster. For ages 5-11 yrs. Booking advisable. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Butterflies, Museum of Farnham See listing on 16 July.

Sing-a-long-a-Frozen Camberley Theatre Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707600 Please pre-book. 11am & 3pm. Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on 5 July.

Friday 28 August Pop Art Family Fun Afternoon The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Make a pop art badge (ages 4+) plus bouncy castle and face painting. Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Suggested donation £2. Big Tree Climbing, Polesden Lacey See listing on 12 July. Funday Fridays, Hatchlands Park See listing on 7 August. Watts at Dusk Late Night Openings, Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, 01483 810235 5pm-9pm Experience Middle Eastern delights at an Arabian Night and enjoy a surprising evening of art, entertainment, and the chance to escape from it all after hours. For all ages with a craft activity, lawn games and more. Free entry for 16 and under, 2 for 1 Adult entry.

Saturday 29 August Amazing Thailand Festival Secretts Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, GU8 5HU www.secretts.co.uk/events This is the 10th Amazing Thailand Festival! Secretts is transformed into a bustling Thai street market for the three days of the Bank Holiday Weekend. 11am-6pm (Sat & Sun) and 11am-8pm (Mon). There are restaurants cooking and selling authentic Thai dishes, alongside street stalls selling Thai silks, handicrafts, spices, jewellery, wood carvings and much more! Each day visitors are treated to glittering displays of Thai classical and folk dancing and exhilarating martial arts demonstrations. All of the family are well catered for with rides and entertainment, farm animals, children’s art workshops and plenty of refreshments. Proceeds from the event go to the Mudita Trust Charity to help support abused, distressed and underprivileged children in Thailand. For more information call 01483 661325 or email info@ amazingthaifestival.co.uk. Amazing Thailand Festival

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Sunday 30 August Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on 5 July. Wings & Wheels, Dunsfold Park See listing on 29 August. Shipwreck Explorers Family Fun Day Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 Get kitted up like an underwater archaeologist and have a go at handling real life artifacts from an underwater site. 11am-5pm. Included in admission. Amazing Thailand Festival Secretts See listing on 29 August. Running Day, The Great Cockcrow Railway See 5 July.

Monday 31 August Amazing Thailand Festival Secretts See listing on 29 August. Have a go Archery, Hatchlands Park See listing on 5 July. Running Day, Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway See listing on 5 July.

Dance and Drama Workshops Perform Workshops Enchanting holiday course for 4-8 year olds based on the magical Ice Queen story. With colourful costumes, original songs and live music, children will enjoy a fun-packed course putting together a fantastic show with the emphasis on having fun and developing confidence skills. £153 (25% discount for siblings). 27-31 July in Horsell from 10am12pm, 10-14 Aug in Guildford from 10am12pm and 10-14 Aug in Godalming from 2.30pm-4.30pm. To book contact 0845 400 1280 or enquiries@perform.org.uk.

Theatrebugs Summer Holiday Drama Music & Dance Workshop The Lion & The Mouse. Poor Leo the Lion is trapped in a net! Big Strong Elephant & Crocodile try their hardest to rescue him but can’t! Can Squeaker the Mouse work his magic before he gets turned into Lion Lasagna for Pirate Shouty’s dinner? 5 fun filled days of acting, singing, dancing, dressing up and arts & crafts. On day 5 you hit the stage! For boys and girls aged 3.5-7 yrs. Daniel Hall, Farnham 27-31 July (9am-12pm). United Reform Church Godalming, 27-31 July (1.30-4.30pm) and 3-7 Aug (1.30-4.30pm). United Reform Church Cobham, 10-14 Aug (1.304.30pm). £120. Group booking discount and 10% sibling discount are now available (Ts&Cs apply - see website). Book at www.theatrebugs.co.uk/ surrey.html or contact: hannahmason@theatrebugs.co.uk, 01483 882244 / 07971 004134. G Live Join G Live for their arts week (Mon 3 – Fri 7 Aug) from 10am-4pm. The action-packed week will include activities such as circus, magic, comedy, stage fighting, creative crafts and much more. For 7-14 yrs. £150 (siblings £120). There is also the Guildford Summer Youth Project which is a theatre course from 17-29 Aug 10am-5pm for ages 8-18. Tread the boards, master the dance routines, perfect the harmonies and learn the lines for The Wizard of Oz. £300 (siblings £250). For ages 14-18 there’s also a technical workshop working on The Wizard of Oz from 24-29 Aug. £120. See www.GLive.co.uk or call 0844 7701 797. Haslemere Performing Arts HPA’s Summer School takes place from 27-31 July and this year’s show is the Little Orphan Annie story. The children learn scripts, dance routines and songs and perform to an eager audience of parents, family and friends. 10am - 2pm daily with a performance on the Friday. For more details email haparts@aol.com. Cranleigh Arts Centre A Drama Workshop will run from Mon 10-Fri 14 Aug 9.30am- 4.30pm. Join The Man in the Moon for some out of this world theatrical fun. £25 per day or 5 days for £100. Please book on 01483 278000 or visit www.cranleighartscentre.org.

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The Electric Theatre There are lots of fun drama workshops running this Summer, each with a performance at the end. Aladdin Jr (for 8-16yrs) Hol runs Mon 27-Fri 31 July from 10am-5pm. Winnie Holiday Stars W: the Pooh Kids (for 4-7yrs) runs from Mon 27 W: July - Fri 31 July from 9am-12.30pm. Alice in E: E: runs from Mon 10 Wonderland Jnr (for 8-16yrs) W: T: Fri 14 Aug from 10am-5pm and SleepingT:Beauty E: Kids (for 4-7yrs) is on Mon 10-Fri 14 Aug from 9am-12.30pm. Please contact 01483 444789 for more details or to book. The Man in the Moon The Man in the Moon are running drama day camps in Camelsdale from 27 July - 28 Aug. The camps run from 10am-4pm but you can extend the day for free. £25 per day. They also accept all major childcare vouchers. See www. themaninthemoon.co.uk or call 01428 751656. Camberley Theatre Performing Arts Workshops From 3-7 Aug 10am-4pm at Camberley Theatre. Water Babies is the theme for ages 8-12yrs and Frankenstein is for ages 13-16. £150. Please book on 01276 707600. ®

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Synergy® Dance Synergy® Dance will be running dance workshops at Guildford Spectrum. Synergy Mixed Dance Workshop runs on Mon 27 July at 1.15-2.15pm and Thurs 27 Aug at 2.30-3.30pm. For ages 5-11 years (split into age groups). Experience Synergy Dance® and learn many different dance styles. The workshops are for boys and girls and will include a wide range of dance styles and a snow disco at the end. They will also be running Synergy Frozen themed workshops. Dance as you explore the scenes and songs from the smash hit film, “Frozen”. Dress up as your favourite character and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of all things “Frozen”. Complete with “snow”! The Frozen workshops run on Mon 27th July at 2.30pm (for 3-5 year olds) and Mon 3rd Aug 1.15pm (for 3-5 year olds) and at 2.30pm (for 5yrs+) and on Thurs 27th July at 1.15pm (for 5yrs+). £6.20 per workshop. To book call Guildford Spectrum on 01483 443322 or email info@ guildfordspectrum.co.uk Dynamic Performing Arts Dynamic Performing Arts is hosting a variety of exciting half–day and full-day workshops this summer for 3-6 and 6-12 year olds in Worplesdon and Farnham. The workshops will be jam–packed with Disney themed activities including dance, drama, singing and arts & crafts. The following will run at Worplesdon Memorial Hall: A Frozen Workshop for 3-6 years on Mon 27 July, A Frozen Workshop for 6-12 years from 9.30am3.30pm on Tues 28 July, An Alice in Wonderland Workshop for 3-6 years from 9.30am -12.30pm on Wed 29 July and An Alice in Wonderland Workshop for 6-12 years from 9.30am-3.30pm on Thurs 30 July. The following workshops for ages 6-12 will run from 9.30am-3.30pm at Potters Gate Primary School, Farnham: A Frozen Workshop on Mon 3 Aug, An Alice in Wonderland Workshop on Tues 4 Aug and a High School Musical Workshop on Wed 5 Aug. £15 for a half day, £30 for a full day or £70 for three full days. www.dynamicperformingarts. co.uk or contact camps@ dynamicperformingarts.co.uk or 07766077043.

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Class Act Spend a week in a real working, professional theatre. The course for 10-16 year olds is held at the Ben Travers Theatre, Charterhouse, Godalming from 10-14 Aug. £165. To book contact 01483 861199 or classacting@sky.com. Gymboree Horsley Gymboree Horsley is running a Theatre Arts Club where every child can become their favourite Disney Character and enter a magical journey into the world of school life! The Drop Off Summer Club is for 2 hours on Wednesday mornings from 9am on 29 July, 5 Aug, 19 Aug & 26 Aug at East Horsley Village Hall. £55 for the 4 sessions. To book contact 07443 568 347 or Horsley@ gymboree-uk.com

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Ultimate Activity Camps Exciting holiday activity day camps for 4-14 year olds where children have the opportunity to try over 40 exciting activities, meet friends and learn new skills. Ultimate Activity Camps run in Godalming (Prior’s Field School) from Mon 20 July - Fri 21 Aug and they will also be running their Ultimate Survival camps from Mon 27 July - Fri 21 Aug. Ultimate Activity Camps run in Wokingham (Bearwood College) from Mon 20 July - Fri 28 Aug and Ultimate Survival Camps run from 27 July - 28 August. Ultimate Activity Camps run in Ascot (LVS Ascot) from 13 July 21 Aug. www.ultimateactivity.co.uk. Cranleigh School Sports Centre

Gymboree Horsley Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre presents Play in a Week Festival A Play in a Week for ages 7-12 runs Mon 3-Fri 7 Aug from 10am-4pm. A Play in a Week for ages 14+ runs from Mon 10-Fri 14 Aug 10am-4pm, A Play in a Week for ages 8-13 runs from Mon 17-Fri 23 Aug and Mon 24-Fri 28 Aug 10am-4pm. To book call 01483 565191. At The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. 01483 44 00 00.

Music Workshops Summer Holiday Kids Rock Band Club Mon - Fri 31 July 9am-3pm. at Weydon School, Farnham. For 9-16 year olds. £150 for the week. See www.surreyrockband.co.uk. Musicale Holidays Summer Music Course Mon 3 - Fri 7 Aug at St Catherine’s School in 9am-4pm daily. Instrumental course for ages 7-16 where players are placed in groups to match their age and ability. Step-Up to Music! is an opportunity for 5-9 year olds to get hands on experience of musical instruments. See www.musicale.co.uk. ACM Summer School For ages 12+ in Guildford from 10-14 August. The ACM Summer School supports your aspirations of becoming a better musician in a relaxed, fun and custom-built environment. For more details see www.acm.ac.uk/summer.

Cranleigh School Sports Centre Cranleigh School Sports Centre run Multi Activity days during every school holiday, keeping children occupied and active, while providing safe, affordable childcare for working parents. During the summer holidays they will be running from Mon 27 July - Fri 28 Aug 8.30am-5pm (weekdays only). Set in the Schools stunning 240 acre grounds, the camps offer a variety of traditional sports, arts & crafts and more specialist activities including Go-Karting, Climbing, Riding, Scuba Diving and Bushcraft. The Summer Swim School will be running from Mon 27 - Fri 31 July and Mon 17-Fri 21 August for all abilities from 4yrs+. Classes are kept to a maximum of 7 swimmers, therefore providing the best environment for the swimmers to progress. For more information please contact sportsclub@ cranleigh.org or 01483 542125. Guildford Academy of Martial Arts Holiday Camp for ages 6 - 12 yrs old. The days will consist of Martial Arts and games keeping kids entertained in a fun and safe environment! £35/ day for members, £40/day non members, weekly price £130 (£150 non members) including one set of foam nun-chucks! The camps run 9am-3.30pm Mon 27 - Fri 31 July, Mon 10 - Fri 14 Aug and Mon 24 – Fri 28 Aug. For bookings call 01483 568455 or e-mail guildford_ gbmaa@hotmail.co.uk. 1 Ward Street, Guildford, GU1 4LH www.guildfordmartialarts.com.

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Mini Tennis Munchkins Tues 18 Aug-Thurs 20 Aug, 2-3pm for 3-5 yrs, £8.60 per day. Mini Tennis Red Tues 18 - Thurs 20 Aug, 3-5pm for 5-10 yrs, £30 for 3 days, £10.50 a day. Learn to Roller Skate Tues 11, 18 & 25 Aug 1.15- 3.15pm or 3.30-5.30pm for all ages, £10.30 per session. Ice Skating 5 day Beginners Courses for ages 5-10, £50. Mon 27 July-Fri 31 July, Mon 3-Fri 7 Aug or Mon 10-Fri 14 Aug 11-11.30am and 11.30am-12pm. Learn to Swim Courses; 4 and 5 day courses for 4 yrs+. 5 day Diving Courses for 5 yrs+. Technical Workshops - 1 hour intensive sessions. 1:1 Swimming – 4\5 Day intensive courses. For details of the holiday swimming lessons call 01483 443322 (option 4). Sporty Kidz Sporty Kidz are running Summer Holiday Camps at St Johns Village Hall, St Johns, Woking, and St Bede’s Junior School, Send, Woking. The camps run from 9-3pm and are for ages 3-12. Early bird £20 per day, half day options are available. Childcare Vouchers are accepted. They run a variety of multi-skills and fun fitness games, parachute games, mini Olympics and in the afternoons, children learn a new sport each day. For more info see www.SportyKidz. co.uk, e-mail: info@SportyKidz. co.uk or call 07751 228196. Barracudas Barracudas multi-activity day camps provide action packed programmes for children aged 4 ½ - 16 years. Activities on offer include motor sports, swimming, tennis, fencing, dance, archery, aqua slide and arts & crafts, to name just a few. You can book either individual days or full weeks at the camps, which are open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm. Ofsted registered. Visit www.barracudas. co.uk to find your nearest location and the dates they are open. Gymnastics Factory Gym-tastic courses are suitable for newcomers aged 5-11 years. Children can try out a range of gymnastic equipment in the purpose-built facility, plus fun and games. Pre-school classes encourage movement in a safe, challenging environment. With heaps of soft play and equipment to explore. Call 01483 455060 or see www.gymnasticsfactory.co.uk. Christ’s College Ski Centre Guildford. Skiing, Snowboarding and Donutting during the summer holidays please call 01483 504988 Hoebridge Golf Centre Junior holiday camps are running for dates and more information see www.hoebridgegc.co.uk/juniorgolf.

FREE Blacknest Summer Golf Coaching Junior Golf Glove for Kids. Blacknest Golf Club based just outside of Farnham offers fun golf coaching for children aged 6-14. Day camps run on 28 & 29 July, 11, 12, 25 & 26 Aug covering chipping, putting and full swing; all taught by PGA Professionals on the Driving Range and Academy Course. See www.blacknestgolf. co.uk for details. Quote “Families Surrey West” when booking to get a FREE Junior Golf Glove.

Mad Science Mad Science holiday camps spark imaginative learning and provide a truly spectacular and unique experience. Programmes are loaded with exciting experiments and amazing demonstrations! Workshops for children aged 5-12 run from 9.30am-3.30pm at Reigate St Mary’s from 3-7 Aug and at St George’s College Weybridge from 10-14 Aug. To book or for more information please call 08454 757507. www.madscience.org/southeast Creating Futures/The Gaming Zone Holiday Club Sports, arts and creative play for ages 4-12 in the Summer Holidays at the Grange Infant School, Farnborough. There’ll be a wide variety of sports to try, themed days and events, loads of different arts and crafts, den building, treasure hunts, cooking and much more. Run by experienced, qualified, DBS checked staff. Prices start at £10. Email: clairedixon@ creatingfuturesrushmoor.org. FISH Summer 2015 Action packed scheme for ages 10-16 running from 27 July - 14 Aug, offering countless art, sport and play activities, such as: Tag Archery, Willow Weaving, Japanese Drumming, Laser Quest, Zorbing, Roller Disco and loads more. At Kings College, Park Barn, Guildford. £70 per week for borough residents £30 for Guildford families in receipt of benefits. Places available for those with additional needs. Subsidised Transport Scheme available. 01483 444769 www.guildford.gov.uk/fish Churches at GU16 Holiday Club The holiday club runs from 24 Aug 28 Aug plus Sun 30 Aug for service and picnic. £20 per child for the week. 10am-12.40pm. This popular holiday club is for ages 5-11. Team games, craft, songs, drama and snack time. Run by the local GU16 churches, it is held at Ravenscote School, Frimley. For more details or to book email mike.clarke@email. com. www.gu16.org.uk. Hawley Lake Sail Training Centre Blackwater, Camberley. Sailing courses (age 8+), windsurfing (age 11+), and kayaking / Canoeing (11+). www.hawleylake.org.uk.

Surrey Sports Park Surrey Sports Park Book on 01483 689111 or online at www.surreysportspark.co.uk Junior Squash Camp Thurs 30 July, Tues 18 Aug, Thurs 20 Aug or Thurs 27 Aug 1-4pm. Emphasis on skills and gameplay development. For 8-16 yrs of all levels. Mem £19.50 per camp. Nonmem £22.50 per camp. Tots Tennis Learn the basics through a series of fun activities. Mon 27-Wed 29 July, Mon 3-Wed 5 Aug, Mon 10-Wed 12 Aug, Wed 19-Fri 21 Aug, Wed 26-Fri 28 Aug 9-10am. Mem £19.50 per camp. Non-mem £22.50 per camp. For 3-5 yrs. Red & Orange Ball Tennis Drills, skills and lots of fun. Mon 27-Wed 29 July, Mon 3-Wed 5 Aug, Mon 10-Wed 12 Aug, Mon 19-Wed 21 Aug, Wed 26-Fri 28 Aug 10am-12pm. Mem £39 per camp. Non-mem £45/ camp. For 5-9 yrs. Red & Orange Ball Tennis Tournament For Red and Orange ball players aged 5-9. Wed 5 Aug, Fri 28 Aug 1-3pm. Mem £4 per tournament. Non-mem £6 per tournament. Green & Yellow Ball Tennis Concentrating on basic techniques of all strokes, mixed with plenty of fun and games. Mon 27-Wed 29 July, Wed 19-Fri 21 Aug 1-3pm. Mem £39 per camp. Non-mem £45. For 10 yrs+. Surrey Smashers Badminton Camp Badminton games and skills. Wed 26 Aug 10am-3pm. Mem £32.50. Nonmem £37.50. For 7-12 yrs. Badminton Family Fun Session Courts will be rotated to give everyone the chance to have a go and play against loved ones. Under 8s must be with an adult. Thurs 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug 1-3pm. £3 per family, per day. Surrey Smashers Master Class Badminton Camp Coached by Surrey Smashers players for club players. Wed 5 Aug, Wed 19 Aug 10am-3pm. Mem £35 per camp. Non-mem £40 per camp. For 10-16 yrs. Junior Storm Netball Camp Mon 3 Aug, Tues 4 Aug, Mon 24 Aug, Tues 25 Aug 10am-4pm. Mem £36 per camp. Non-mem £42 per camp. For school yrs 3 & 4 and for school yrs 5 & 6. Junior Storm Netball Masterclass Mon 3 Aug, Tues 4 Aug, Mon 24 Aug, Tues 25 Aug 10am-4pm. Mem £36 per camp. Non-mem £42 per camp. For school yrs 7-9. For netball camp descriptions and to book, visit surreystormnetball.co.uk or call 01483 689111.

All workshops, courses and holiday camps need to be booked in advance. Surrey Sports Park Cont: Multi-Sports Camp Try a variety of sports: Basketball, fencing, rugby, lacrosse, climbing, racket sports and circuits. For 8 yrs+. Mon 10 Aug, Tues 11 Aug, Wed 12 Aug, Thurs 13 Aug, Fri 14 Aug 10.30am-4.30pm. Mem £30 per camp. Non-mem £36 per camp. Pop Lacrosse Camp Try a new sport or work on the skills you have started. Wed 29 July 10.30am-1.30pm. Mem £16.50. Non-mem £19.50. For 8-11 yrs. Surrey Summit Climbing Camps 4-5 years £7.50 per camp: Fri 24 July 1.30-2.10pm or 2.20-3pm Fri 31 July 2-2.40pm or 2.50-3.30pm Thurs 6 Aug 2-2.40pm or 2.503.30pm Thurs 13 Aug 2-2.40pm or 2.50-3.30 Thurs 20 Aug 3.30-4.10pm or 4.205pm Tues 25 Aug 2-2.40pm or 2.503.30pm 6-7 years £10 per camp: Thurs 23 July, 30 July, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 27 Aug 2-3pm Tues 11 Aug 3.30-4.30pm Thurs 20 Aug 4-5pm 7-11 years £15 per camp: Mon 20 July, Thurs 30 July, Fri 31 July, Wed 5 Aug, Tues 11 Aug, Fri 14 Aug, Mon 17 Aug, Fri 21 Aug, Tues 25 Aug 2-3.30pm Fri 24 July 3-4.30pm Fri 7 Aug 11.30am-1pm Thurs 27 Aug 12.30-2pm 11-17 years £15 per camp Wed 22 July, Mon 27 July, Tues 4 Aug, Tues 11 Aug, Tues 18 Aug, Fri 28 Aug 2-3.30pm. Nicas Climbing Drop-In Sessions 7-18 yrs £12.50 per camp: Tues 21 July, Tues 28 July, Mon 3 Aug, Wed 19 Aug 2-3.30pm Thur 23 July 3-4.30pm Fri 24 July, Fri 31 July, Mon 10 Aug 11am-12.30pm Wed 29 July, Thurs 13 Aug 4.30-6pm Thurs 6 Aug, Tues 11 Aug, Tues 18 Aug 3.30-5pm Fri 7 Aug 10-11.30am Climbing Activity Days Enjoy a day of climbing and abseiling. For 6 yrs+.£30 per day. Wed 29 July, Wed 12 Aug, Wed 26 Aug 10-4pm 1:1 Intensive Swim Camp £90 per course. Mon 27-Fri 31 July and Mon 10-Fri 14 Aug. 30-minute timeslots available between 9-11am. Mon 3-Fri 7 Aug and Mon 17 – Fri 21 Aug 30-minute timeslots available between 9-11am and 1-3pm. Group Holiday Swim Courses £35 per course. Intensive swim instruction in a group session with a ratio of 6 swimmers to 1 teacher. Mon 3-Fri 10 Aug Stage 1 9.30-10am & 10-10.30am Stage 2 9.30-10am Introduction to Deep Water (Stage 3+) 10-10.30am Stage 3 10.30-11am Improvement to Breaststroke (Stage 4+) 10.30-11am Mon 17- Fri 21 Aug

Stage 3 9.30-10am & 10-10.30am Stage 4 9.30-10am Improvement to Butterfly (Stage 5+) 10-10.30am Stage 2 10.30-11am Improvement to Breaststroke (Stage 4+) 10.30-11am 1:1 High Performance Club Swimmers £90 per course. Mon 27-Fri 31 July and Mon 10-Fri 14 Aug 30-minute timeslots available between 9-11am. Mon 3-Fri 7 Aug and Mon 17-Fri 21 Aug 30-minute timeslots available between 9-11 and 1-3pm. Planet Soccer Holiday camps (9am-4pm) for ages 4-12 years in Guildford and Cranleigh on various dates in the summer holidays. Contact joe@planet-soccer.info. SJB Academy Hockey and tennis courses during the summer holidays in Cranleigh for all abilities. 10am-3pm for ages 5-15yrs (5-6yr olds 10am-1pm). See www.sjbacademy.com for dates.

Children’s Theatre ALICE HOLT FOREST Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham 01420 23666 Robin Hood The Musical Fri 28 Aug 5.30pm. Larger than life, musical adaption of “Robin Hood the Musical”- an explosion of action and comedy for all the family. There’s a Drama Workshop before the performance from 4-4.45pm for ages 5-10 years which costs £3 per child. Drama Workshop tickets must be booked in advance on 01420 520212. Robin Hood tickets available on 01252 745444. Adult £12, child £9, family £38. CAMBERLEY THEATRE Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707600 The Basil Brush Show Sat 18 July 11am & 2.30pm. Britain’s most loveable fox is back with his TV chum Mr Stephen. Adult £14, child £12, family (2A+2C) £42. Claremont Landscape Garden Esher 0844 249 1895 Open air theatre The Secret Garden Sat 18 July 7-9pm . Adult £14, child £8, Family £40. Twelfth Night – The Lord Chamberlain’s Men Sun 19 Jul 7-10pm. Adult £16, child £8, family £40. CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE High St, 01483 278000 Grass - Explore the World Beneath Your Feet Sat 4 July 11.30am & 2.30pm. Explore the ground and all of its wriggly inhabitants in this quirky dance show for young children.

Children’s Theatre Featuring worms, slugs, snails, spontaneous outbreaks of ant dancing and plenty of fun insect related facts! Ages 4+. £8. THE ELECTRIC THEATRE Guildford 01483 444789 Grease: School Edition Thurs 2 - Fri 3 July 7pm. Presented by The Guildford Youth Theatre featuring all your favourite songs and characters, Grease School Edition has been edited to ensure it is fully appropriate for family and young audiences. www. guildfordyouththeatre.co.uk . £12. Annie Jnr Mon 13 - Sat 18 July. Act Now Entertainment presents the wonderfully affectionate Broadway musical Annie Jr. £15. FARNHAM MALTINGS Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 Storytelling Sat 18 July 2.30pm. Theatre of Widdershins return with stories from around the world. £7. Dr Longitude’s Marvellous Imaginary Menagerie Thurs 6 Aug 1pm & 3pm. Are Bumblewasps poisonous? What do Whistling Panks eat? Answer these and more pointless questions in a puppet-packed, ludicrously lyrical extravaganza. Suitable for all ages £10 (£8 conc., £32 family). Frimley Lodge Park Sturt Road, Frimley Green Tickets for each show: Adult £10, child (U16) £5, family (2A+2C) £25 from www.camberleytheatre.biz or 01276 707600. Open Air Theatre: The Tales of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny Sat 25 July 1pm Follow all the scrapes and escapades of Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin. Open Air Theatre: Midsummer Night’s Dream Sat 25 Jul, 6pm. G LIVE London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701797 Pitschi: The Kitten With Dreams Sat 4 July. 11am & 2.30pm. This original production uses a rich mix of story-telling, physical theatre, music and song to tell the story of a kitten that learns to be happy by being exactly what she is. Adult £10, child £8 + 50p per ticket booking fee. Stick Man Wed 22 July 1.30pm & 3.30pm. Following a smash hit West End

season, Scamp Theatre’s delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s hugely popular children’s book is coming to G Live. Touching, funny and utterly original, this award-winning production features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves. £12 + £2 per ticket booking fee. Comedy Club 4 Kids Sat 25 July 3pm. For ages 6-11 years and their grown ups. £10 or family (2+2) £31 + booking fee. Only One Direction Tues 25 Aug 6pm. This show features songs from all four of One Direction’s smash hit albums! The perfect family friendly pop concert with a meet & greet with the boys! This is a tribute band, and not the band One Direction. £16 + £2 per ticket booking fee. Hatchlands Park East Clandon 01483 222482 Outdoor Theatre: Robin Hood Tues 4 - Wed 5 Aug 6-9pm. Fun interactive family musical. Adult £12, child £8, £32 family. Please book on 01483 444334. Outdoor theatre: Twelfth Night Sun 23 Aug. 7-10pm. Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy. Please book on 01483 444334. Adult £16, child £8, family £40. Morden Hall Park Morden. 0844 249 1895 Outdoor theatre: The Tales of Peter Rabbit Mon 27 Jul 3pm. Adult £12, child £8 . Open air theatre: Wind in the Willows Fri 7–Mon 10 Aug 2pm & 5pm. Adult £12, child £8. Princes Gardens Bandstand Aldershot Around The World In 80 Days Outdoor Theatre Sat 15 Aug 2.30pm. Free. THE NEW VICTORIA THEATRE Woking 0844 871 7645 Basil Brush Thurs 23 July 2.30pm. Basil Brush is a star with an outstanding ability to entertain and make people of all ages laugh and smile. 2.30pm. £16.90 + £2.85 transaction fee. YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE Guildford 01483 440000 Oliver! Thurs 2 - Sat 4 July. Crammed full of show-stopping favourites, brought to the stage by the Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre. In the Mill Studio: A Pocketful of Grimms Sat 1 Aug 11am & 2pm. Let the Storyteller take you to a land of fables and wonder, and find yourself lost in a host of adventures that are weird, dark, funny and fantastical. For ages 5+. £9 (includes restoration levy and booking fee). ® ®

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Just 10 minutes a day to stop the summer slide! Children and teachers work so hard throughout the school year, meeting achievement targets each term – only to find that when they start the new school year in September, things have gone backwards. This is referred to as the ‘summer slide.’ Reading for just 10 minutes a day will stop the ‘summer slide’ and get children off to a flying start at school in September. Summer holidays (and reading) should be fun and relaxing! The holidays are the perfect time to allow children to have more choice in what they read and hopefully read for pleasure. Some children will do this automatically, whereas others may need a little encouragement...

1. Help to create the right environment so that children are more likely to pick up a book. A television constantly on in the background will not encourage reading. Be a role model and let children see you reading more. Keep books, magazines and comics accessible at all times.

2. Even if children don’t like reading themselves, they all like listening to stories. If you are out of the habit of reading (possibly to older children), then get back into it! Bed time is the easiest time for this, but doesn’t have to be. Camping holidays are perfect for story telling where there is no power to charge up other gadgets.

3. Make the most of long car journeys with audio books. They are a brilliant way to keep children’s interest in stories alive.

4. Always keep something good to read in your handbag or car, so you can fill in those boring waits at dentists and doctors without having to pick out the highlights of ‘What Car’, or ‘Country Life’ with your 6 year old. Relax, read and succeed this summer – with just 10 minutes a day! For more reading advice and access to age appropriate reading books visit www.readingchest.co.uk.

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