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News and Views Land Of The Tiger Opens

Highest Commendation For ISL UK Schools

On May 5th, Land of the Tiger opened at Chessington World of Adventures. It is home to four new endangered Amur tigers – Tsar, Kyra, Olga and Kalinka – who are thriving following their arrival from Sweden earlier in the year.

ISL Surrey Primary School, Woking and The International School of London were delighted to be awarded the ‘Highest Commendation Award’ in the category of ‘School Offering Outstanding Support’ at the prestigious Relocate Awards 2018. ISL Surrey Primary School won the award for ‘Excellence in Family and Employee Support’ in 2013 and is being recognised again this year.

Embark on an exhilarating log flume ride, watching one of the world’s most majestic animals from the waterway. Climb to the summit of Tiger Rock, before plunging the 15 metre tall misty waterfall drop, right through the centre of the giant tiger carved rock.

Then explore the new Land of the Tiger, featuring an innovative big cat enclosure with Europe’s first overhead trails. Their new specially designed dwelling allows the world’s largest tiger species freedom to roam between habitats, with a cat’s-eye view. With the introduction of the overhead trails, you will also get to observe these majestic animals in a whole new way, right above your head.

Claudine Hakim, Head of Admissions, Transitions and External Relations, ISL UK Schools said “While mobility amongst students, family and staff is part of being in an international school, we know that one of the critical factors in settling into a new community is the support received. We believe that academic potential cannot be reached unless our basic needs are met and this is why we set up our Transitions team - to ensure that every single member of our community; students, parents and staff belongs. We are absolutely thrilled to have been recognised for our ongoing support and commitment to our community.”

Why Do Babies Move In The Womb?

New Adult Ballet Class In Haslemere!

According to a new study, scientists at Trinity College Dublin have found that babies move around so much in the womb because they are trying to develop strong bones and joints.

Red Shoes School of Dance are delighted to be launching their new Adult Ballet Classes as part of their regular termly timetable. Jane Lubach, Principal of Red Shoes explains that the classes have been set up due to popular demand by parents. So if the idea of re-kindling your own childhood dance experiences excites you, grab your ballet shoes and trackies and come along to try the class (free trial!) and join the ever growing dance community at their school.

By analysing chicken and mouse embryos, the researchers determined that movement helps stimulate “molecular interactions” that ultimately turn cells and tissues of an embryo into functional bones and joints.

The research also revealed that if babies don’t move often enough in utero, they may suffer from brittle bones or abnormal joint development. Just like all humans, babies need their joints to be covered in “smooth, lubricated” cartilage so they can bend properly.

Researchers at Imperial College London have revealed that the force produced by foetal kicking at 20 to 35 weeks can reach 10lbs, twice that which it takes to hit a tennis ball at a speed greater than 100mph! For more information visit www.imperial.ac.uk or http.dev.biologists.org

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News & Views Rubba Duckies Swim School Launches In The UK Gaby and Maurice Edelson have recently relocated from South Africa to open Rubba Duckies Swim School in the Guildford area. In South Africa Gaby and Maurice have operated their swim school for nine years successfully. Seeing a gap in the market in the UK, they decided to come and offer swimming lessons in a private, clean environment. Specialising in more focused lessons, with smaller classes and a quieter more child friendly pool area.

Gaby is a specialist in Baby swimming. Her passion for seeing little ones develop and go from strength to strength in the water is instantly obvious, and for this reason the results are truly incredible. With a firm belief that if taught swimming during the development phase, babies can learn tremendous swimming abilities along side learning to crawl, walk etc.

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Limit Children’s Snacks to 100 calories Twice a Day Parents have been advised by health officials to restrict children to only two snacks of 100 calories or less per day to reduce sugar intake between meals.

Recent research has found that half of children’s sugar intake is being consumed between meals. On average, children are consuming at least 3 unhealthy snacks and sugary drinks a day, with around a third of children consuming 4 or more. The overall result is that children consume 3 times more sugar than is recommended. The ‘100 calorie snacks, two a day max’ tip applies to all snacks apart from fruit and vegetables.

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Voices in the Middle Sadly, 1 in 3 children in the UK will see their parents split up before they reach their 16th birthday. Voices in the Middle is a charity that is raising awareness of the impact of divorce and separation on young people in the UK. This includes providing a place for young people to find help and ways to share their voice, without being put in the middle of any arguments. At the centre of this support, a new digital platform has been launched, https://www.voicesinthemiddle.com/, a dedicated place where young people can find help and support, voice their views and share their experiences, read helpful content and connect with discussion boards, helplines and local services. It is a collaboration between young people, the family law and mediation sector and The Family Initiative charity.

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How to seize the summer with Explore Learning The summer holidays are a great time for families to spend time together.

However, it can also be a time when children forget some of the skills they have mastered at school.

Miss Evans, a year 6 teacher, stated “Teachers often find that children begin the new school year having forgotten key skills. It is important that children have opportunities over the summer break to continue to develop their abilities.”

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To keep your children progressing over the summer, a tuition centre is a great option.

Prevent the battle ground of getting children to do work at home and get them along to a tuition centre where there are lots of other children getting involved. Explore Learning offers free taster sessions, so get in touch today by calling 033 01243802.

Send a postcard Let your friends and family know what you’ve been up to. They’re only short so are a wonderful way to get a bit of writing going during the holidays. If your child is reluctant to write, then why not try a postcard app like ‘By Post’?

They can take their own pictures to make into postcards and type their message.

Read, read and read some more Pop a book in your bag so you can use this when travelling on days out. We will be uploading weekly activities that you can complete with your child to help keep them engaged with what they are reading. Visit explorelearning.co.uk/summer to find out more and download your first activity!

Explore Learning was voted number one private tuition centre in the UK. With over 137 centres nationwide, since 2001, they have helped over 200,000 children aged four to 14 to achieve their potential. They get to know every child as an individual, giving them the space to unlock their imagination and discover the magic of learning.

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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 great activities for the under 5s that are running over the summer holidays for you to enjoy. There are also things for this age group in the summer Boredom Busters Feature and What’s on diary so check those pages as well!

Children’s Centres Children’s Centres are a fantastic resource for parents with under 5s - and there is lots going on in the summer holidays! Here is what is running at some of our local Children’s Centres. If yours isn’t listed or if it is listed and you’d like more details just give them a call! Activities are either free or there is a small charge.

At The Spinney Children’s Centre, Play & Learn (for 0-5 years) will be running on Thursdays 9-10.30am and 1.30-3pm during the summer holidays (except 16th August when there is a trip to Tilgate Park).

Prewalkers (birth-walking) runs every Friday in the holidays from 10-11.30am. Play & Learn and prewalkers are drop in, based on a first come first served basis and are free. There are also trips, music sessions and crafts during the summer holidays - call 01483 510570 for more information.

Boxgrove Children’s Centre will be running various craft and play activities throughout the summer holidays for parents and children aged 0-5 years. Check out http://www.boxgrovechildrenscentre.co.uk for full programme details.

Through the summer holidays Guildford Children’s Centre at Hazel Avenue will be offering: ‘Jo Jingles’ music and dance sessions, Parenting courses, Open Garden days (bring a picnic!), Sensory Play sessions - for children with additional needs this is supported by specialist health professionals, Multi-Cultural coffee mornings and Keeping your culture alive (multi cultural workshop sessions). 01483 566589.

Ash Grange Children’s Centre will be hosting a range of services for families this summer, including: A visiting farm session, Play & Learn, Mobile play bus, Outdoor play session, Trip to local outdoor centre, Teddy bear’s picnic and Swimming (subject to availability). For children 0-5 years old with some concession arrangements for those who have siblings up to 7 years old, depending on individual circumstance and availability. Priority will be given to families in this reach area and Guildford. For more information please call the centre on 01252 350225.

St Paul’s Children’s Centre have activities throughout the summer holidays for parents and children living in the reach area to enjoy together, check out http://www.stpaulstongham.com. They have farm fun on Thursday 16th August for parents and children aged up to 8 years old where all are welcome.

Treasure Cove Treasure Cove is a new play-space in Woking, where under-7s get imaginative. Children can role play as pirates, train drivers, shop keepers, princesses and much more. The space is designed to encourage free-flow play, so that themes can be combined and children can truly let their imaginations run free. * No booking required * No playtime limit – have fun for as long as you like! * Great coffee, cake and lunches to fuel you and your little ones * Stimulating baby area * Great party venue – ask about their special offer * Weekday activities - Baby Club, Hartbeeps + more.

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Outdoor holiday fun for your children this summer!

Give your children a taste of the wilder outdoors at Guildford Nursery School’s holiday club. Every day, your child will get to experience the fantastic Forest School, where they can try out den-building, bug hunting, whittling sticks, making hot chocolate on an open fire and toasting marshmallows.

And if that’s not enough, the holiday club also offers cookery sessions and general play in the school’s open plan indoor areas and large garden – there may even be a Gruffalo hunt!

The concept of Forest Schools originates from Scandinavia and involves learning in an outdoor environment with a play-based approach. The benefits of Forest School are many, for instance: - At Forest School children are physically active for much of the time which is great for their overall physical and mental health.

- Children have space to take part in a “wild” yet entirely safe environment.

- The outdoors offers an engaging setting for children to learn how to solve problems, be creative and imaginative.

- There are always new things to see and hear which means new words and new knowledge.

- Forest School gives children the opportunity to have fun, play, get muddy together and simply be children and all without a screen!

There’s plenty of parking at and around the Hazel Avenue site and they are looking forward to a wonderful summer filled with adventure! To find out more, visit https://guildfordnscc.surrey.sch.uk/ or call them on 01483 566589.

Imagination Children’s Role Play Stuck for ideas to entertain your little ones during the school holidays?

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Imagination is an educational experience to stimulate young minds through role play. Let your kids’ imagination run wild as they explore the themed rooms and areas which include a farm shop, vets, military room and pirate ship. There is even a sensory area for babies and a cafe serving drinks and delicious snacks.

Please call to book your session. For 20% off bring this magazine when you visit!

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Imagination can also be hired exclusively for group events and children’s birthday parties. 28abc Princess Way, Camberley GU15 3SP https://imagination-roleplay.co.uk 01276 423430

Cheeky Monkey Tea Party The NCT Godalming & Cranleigh Cheeky Monkeys Tea Party is on Saturday 4th August, 10am-12pm at Godalming United Church, Bridge Road. Fun, entertainment, games, crafts & bake sale. Suitable for all the family. £3 per child or £5 per family donation - buy tickets on the door. Everyone welcome. For more details keep an eye on their facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/GodalmingNCT or email events. godalmingandcranleighdistrict@nct.org.uk.

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To help keep Under 5’s moving, Arena Leisure Centre offer ‘Active Play and Bounce’ sessions. There’s no need to book you can just pop down, pay and play. Sessions takes place on Mondays 9.30-11am and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30-10.30am and 10.30-11.30am. For just £3.85 your child can enjoy the bouncy castle and soft play whilst parents enjoy a nice hot drink and perhaps a little treat from the café with a friend using the buy one get one free hot drink voucher (obtained from reception upon payment). For busy parents the Arena also offers a crèche which is open to everyone using the centre. The crèche team are all DBS checked and NVQ qualified in Childcare & Education.

The crèche is for children aged 6 weeks to 8 years. Opening times are Monday to Friday from 9am - 1pm.

From just £3.50 an hour children are guaranteed fun and a free snack. For further details contact The Arena Leisure Centre on 01276 417 111 or email enquiries@pfpleisure.org.

Specky’s Pirate Ship soft play is great for little ones to burn off some energy! There are four storeys of soft play including ball pools, a trampoline, tube slide, cargo net and sky glide. To guarantee your session please book your soft play session for the weekend and school holidays in advance online as sessions do sell out. Also running in the holidays are Synergy Dance® workshops.

On Wed 25 July, Mon 6 Aug, Wed 15 Aug, Mon 20 Aug and Mon 27 Aug there are one hour Frozen workshops for age 3-7.

On Mon 6 Aug there is a Moana workshop for ages 4+ and on Thurs 9 Aug and Wed 15 Aug there are Minions & Mayhem workshops for ages 4+. There are also workshops for older children. For more details see http://synergydance.co.uk/ holiday-workshops-timetable/

Rubba Duckies Swim School

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Rubba Duckies is offering intensive swimming courses throughout the summer holidays.

Classes are for 60 minutes each day, for either three or six days.

You’ll see amazing results in your child’s swimming with these fast track courses. For ages 3+, all abilities are welcome. Rubba Duckies teach in a lovely, clean, private pool in Guildford with small class sizes. For more information and dates please contact: maurice@rubbaduckies.com or 07956 162154 or visit https://www.facebook.com/RubbaDuckiesZA/.

Dynamic Performing Arts are offering a variety of dance, drama and singing workshops this summer – some of which are for pre-schoolers. There are half-day workshops that will include dancing, creative play, arts & crafts and a treasure hunt for ages 3-7 years in Worplesdon. On Tues 31 July 9.30am12.30pm there is an Under the Sea themed workshops, and on Thurs 2 Aug 9.30am-12.30pm there is a Moana themed workshop. £15.

Also in Worplesdeon there is a Ballet Tots session on Tues 31 July 2.45-3.15pm. A creative introduction to the joys of ballet. Parents are welcome to sit in and watch the class. For ages 2-4 years. £6. And on Thurs 2 Aug 2.45-3.15pm there is a Street Tots session - a fun and active class that will get your child moving to the beat. Parents are welcome to sit in and watch the class. For ages 2-4 years. £6. To book please email: camps@dynamicperformingarts.co.uk or call 07766077043 http://www. dynamicperformingarts.co.uk. There are workshops for older children as well in both Worplesdon and Farnham. Please see listing on page 23.

Gymnastics Factory Let your little ones explore, climb, roll, jump and spin at gymnastics this summer at Gymnastics Factory, Guildford. Sessions for members and newcomers. Toddlers aged 1-2 years can enjoy active songs, free exploration and parachute games. Themed parent and child sessions for 2-4 year olds offer warm-up fun, exciting apparatus circuits and parachute games. Full details at www.gymnasticsfactory.co.uk or call 01483 455060. Booking required.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic Enjoy a Teddy bear’s picnic and storytelling at Winkworth Arboretum on Mon 6, 13, 20, 27 August 1.30-2.30pm. Admission plus child £3, accompanying adults just pay admission. No booking needed.

Don’t forget your teddy! Winkworth Arboretum, Hascombe Rd, Godalming GU8 4AD.

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See our Summer Boredom Busters Feature on pages 10-13 - Birdworld, Bocketts Farm, Godstone Farm and Elm Nursery all have lots of lovely animals!

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Do you have children that love arts & crafts? Drop in to Watts Gallery’s family friendly Make Space every Sunday from 11am–1pm and 1.30pm4pm. Families can explore different kinds of materials and making, with a new activity every week. It is included in admission and is suitable for all ages.

They have lots more going on - see their listing on page 10.

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Chobham Adventure Farm is a great day out with lots of indoor and outdoor play. There are two indoor play frames: an activity frame for 3 and under and a challenging frame for 3+ and adults. Outdoors there is a massive sandpit with slides and construction site, two bouncing pillows, and a small and large play frame with zipwires. Open daily 10am-5.30pm. Please bring socks for the indoor play area. 01276 919212.

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Lots of great things to do this summer 1 Alice Holt Forest

Come for a great day out in the woods! You can walk, cycle, play or have a picnic in these lovely woods. Experience life in the trees with Go Ape, take a relaxing break in the café and finish your visit with a quiet stroll in one of the more remote parts of the forest.

Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake, and Squirrel join existing Gruffalo sculptures on the Easy Access Discovery Trail. These beautiful sculptures of Alice Holt Forest the books’ characters can be enjoyed for many years to come. The Highway Rat is the latest Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler book to be brought to life at Alice Holt. Head on a journey with the Highway Rat and all the characters from the story. Packs are available from the visitor centre for just £3.

2Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village

Nestled in the beautiful Surrey Hills, Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village has something for all the family to enjoy. Every day of the week, collect a free Family Trail designed to help young children explore the collection in a more tactile way. Use drawing, challenges and games to engage with the gallery’s artworks and learn about its history.

There are wild woodlands to explore, play areas to enjoy and cake to treat yourself to in the Tea Shop. On Sundays, drop in to the familyfriendly Make Space to explore different kinds of materials and making; it’s free with admission and features a new activity every week.

A dedicated Watts Gallery programme Artists’ Village of creative workshops and special events for families runs throughout the year. Don’t miss summer’s popular Woodland Fairy Fair from 7 - 8 July, the family festival where you can create fairy worlds, make wands, hear stories and build dens in the enchanted woodlands. From 31 July - 31 Aug you can Make Fantasy Ships - inspired by the exhibition, James Henry Pullen: Inmate Inventor - Genius. Visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk for more details. Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford GU3 1DQ. 01483 810235. Children under 16 go free. Adult tickets are half price on Tuesdays.

3Surrey History Centre

Food Glorious Food! Tues 31 July - Sat 1 Sept during normal opening hours (closed on Sundays and Mondays and bank holiday 25 - 27 Aug). Discover food through the ages with free drop in arts and crafts activities! Children must be with an adult. 130 Goldsworth Rd, Woking.

4 Let’s go on a Treasure Hunt!

Pick up a free leaflet from the Customer Service Desk at The Square Camberley, find the clues around the shopping centre and get your free gift! Runs from 1 July - 31 August.

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5 Birdworld

In celebration of Birdworld’s 50th Anniversary, Birdworld the 26-acre park will be running a 50 days of Summer anniversary trail every day between Monday 16th July to Monday 3rd September!

Alongside the trail, each weekday Birdworld will be hosting either fascinating Animal Extras hosted by the Birdworld Keepers or hilarious Entertainment Sessions with performers from Chubby’s World of Magic or special entertainer Crazee Hazee. Then between 13th -17th August, Minibeast Safari Week will begin and a plethora of unusual creatures will take over the park!

Join the keepers as they introduce slithering and crawling critters, make specially themed arts and crafts, take part in face painting, follow a bug-themed activity trail and lots more. From magic acts, arts and crafts, fascinating facts and even creepy crawlies there will be something for everyone at Birdworld this summer!

Colour Cauldron Pottery 6 The Painting Studio- Cranleigh

Families can enjoy time together, in a calm and happy environment, painting and chatting in the light and spacious studio. Choose a blank piece of pottery, such as a bowl, mug, plate, animal figure or trinket box, and enjoy the calming and relaxing activity of The Colour Cauldron painting your pottery.

Leave it at the studio for glazing and firing, ready to collect the following week. An ideal activity when you have various ages of children to keep occupied.

Adults will appreciate the free parking and the onsite café for refreshments. Booking advisable 01483 548652 / info@colourcauldron.co.uk

7 Guildford Lido

Guildford Lido is one of the few 1930’s outdoor pools set in 3½ acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and heated to 24 degrees, the Olympic sized pool is a great place to chill out, meet friends, picnic and of course, swim!

The Lido now boasts three new and exciting slides as well as the refurbished paddling pool with interactive toys and a mini-slide for younger swimmers. During the summer season the Lido is available for casual visits, early morning swims and private hire.

The venue has been used to host a variety of events from outdoor Guildford Lido concerts to informal parties and BBQ’s. The Lido is one of Guildford’s greatest treasures. Tucked away next to Guildford College and just a 1 minute drive from the A3. Please see www.guildfordlido. co.uk for detailed opening times and prices.

8 Arena Leisure Centre

The Arena Leisure Centre, Camberley, offers a wide range of activities to keep teens and little ones active during the holidays. This includes squash; badminton; table tennis and fun swim sessions further information for which is available at www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/ centres/arena-leisure-centre. For older children aged 11-15 they have supervised gym sessions Monday – Friday 10am - 3pm in school holidays and Saturday and Sunday 10am - 3pm. To help keep Under 5’s moving they offer ‘Active Play and Bounce’ sessions. There’s Arena Leisure Centre no need to book you can just pop down, pay and play.

Active Play and Bounce takes place on Mondays 9.3011am and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30-10.30am and 10.30-11.30am. For busy parents the Arena also offers a crèche which is open to everyone whether, visiting the centre or running errands around town. For further details contact The Arena Leisure Centre on 01276 417 111 or email enquiries@pfpleisure.org.

9 Cheese & Chilli Festival

The Cheese & Chilli Festival is a family show offering something for everyone. Traders selling cheese and chilli associated products as well as craft and retail stands. Entertainments include Pig racing, Falconry displays, Punch & Judy, Magic Shows, free garden games, children fun rides and inflatables, live music, cooking demonstrations/talks, a chilli eating competition, a chilli sauce competition and the Man v Food challenge. There is plenty to eat and drink with authentic food stalls and dedicated bars available. It is at Shalford Park on 21 & 22 July 10am-5pm.

10 Bocketts Farm

Save on entry with Summer Fun on the Farm from 21 July voucher on - 2 September. Enjoy a great day out page 18 at Bocketts Farm this summer with a full programme of fun activities! 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, panning for gold, treehouse towers and 2 giant jumping pillows, there’s plenty to keep the whole family amused. Open daily 10am-5.30pm.

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11Guildford Spectrum

From the moment you enter Spectrum get set for a day of fun, thrills and excitement....

Finding activities that everyone can enjoy over the school holidays can be a challenge, but with ice skating, ten pin bowling, four pools including a leisure pool, a soft play area, indoor climbing wall, scalextric track, gym, sports arena and aerobics studio all under one roof, Guildford Spectrum is the perfect solution. Its great value family tickets, with the option to book activity tickets up to 2 weeks in advance and free parking means it’s affordable too! All activities are subject Guildford Spectrum to availability so it’s advisable to take up that advance booking option! Family, adult and junior tickets are available and if all that activity makes you hungry enjoy one of the four family friendly catering outlets on site. For more information about all of Spectrum’s activities call 01483 443322 or visit http://www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk/ for more information and to book tickets online.

12 RHS Wisley

RHS Wisley is a beautiful garden with lots to interest children and plenty of space to burn off energy! From 21 July - 2 September take a step back in time with Jurassic Discovery and unearth the secrets of the land that time forgot. Plants were vital to the survival of the dinosaurs most commonly associated with this age. Visitors will be able to discover the descendants of some of those early plants with the familyfriendly activities.

Children will love the Jurassic-themed activities, where willow and metal RHS Wisley dinosaur sculptures will help set the scene for their very own prehistoric detective adventure featuring a ‘fossil’ dig and a Jurassic discovery trail. Each week, arts and crafts activities will include gingko and fern leaf printing, ‘sow and grow’ and shadow puppet-making work. Please check rhs.org.uk/ wisley as activities vary daily. Free with normal Garden admission. The Garden is open 10am (9am at weekends and Bank Holidays) – 6pm.

On 14 and 15 July there is an arts festival with exciting performances, circus work-shops, music and craft stalls. On the weekend of 4 - 5 August meet wonderful birds of prey up close. Watch the birds in agility displays at 11am and 2pm each day. Every Friday afternoon (1pm-3pm), from 6 July - 31 Aug come and taste a selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables grown at Wisley, from strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants and blueberries to cucumbers, tomatoes, sugar snaps and sweetcorn. Be inspired to grow particular varieties at home and pick up some tips on cultivation from the RHS team at the same time. Buy your garden entry tickets online and save 10%. www/rhs.org.uk/wisley.

13 Holiday Workshops & Camps Have a look at all our holiday camps, sports courses, drama workshops and more on pages 20-23 - lots of fun for the summer from one hour to a week or more!

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14 Godstone Farm

Holiday fun and festival vibes for all the family at Godstone Farm! There’s even more to do on a summer day out at Godstone Farm with extra activities and entertainment. Visit messy play, dance with the mascots at the farm disco and be inspired by the storytellers. Look out for animal antics and garden games as well delicious food and drink to keep you refuelled through all the excitement! They are hoping for sandals rather than wellies, but mud doesn’t matter with their rainy day guarantee! (Terms & Conditions apply, see website for details.) Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Rd, Godstone, Surrey RH9 8LX https://godstonefarm.co.uk/ Godstone Farm

15 Guildford Summer Festival

Guildford Summer Festival returns for its 35th year with loads of events to choose from. Regular family favourites such as the Guildford Lions Raft Race, the free Alice Day in the Castle Grounds, the Cheese and Chilli Festival and Guildford-on-sea all return this summer.

Many of the events Guildford Summer Festival are completely free to attend so grab a brochure and see what takes your fancy.

Guildford Summer Festival runs from 8 June to 12 August. Brochures are available from Guildford Tourist Information Centre and other distribution points. For full details, sign up to the mailing list and receive weekly reminders of events throughout the festival. Alternatively, visit www.guildfordsummerfestival.co.uk or visit the Guildford Summer Festival facebook page.

16 Hollycombe

Happy holidays at Hollycombe – a great value ticket to last you all summer long – and beyond! Hollycombe Working Steam Museum on the Hampshire and Surrey border offers a true ‘three generations’ visit, with a traditional fairground, train rides, working steam engines and woodland walks. With the arrival of the summer holidays the popular attraction has extended opening of Tuesdays to Sundays (and also Bank Holiday Monday) between 31st July to 27th August. Hollycombe offers great value, as the entrance charge of £16 adults, £14 senior and £12 child (family tickets available) offers free return visits on the majority of open days for a calendar year. Visitors will be supporting a registered educational charity of national importance, run by volunteers, which relies solely on the money it receives from visitors.

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17 National Trust

There is lots going on at our local National Trust properties over the summer.

Claremont Landscape Garden, Nr Esher An Amphibian trail for families runs from 23 Jul - 3 Aug - learn about the different amphibians at Claremont and their habitats. The Mammal trail runs from 4 - 17 Aug - learn all about mammals on this sensory trail. Creepy Crawly Fantastic Beasts trail is from 5 Aug - 2 Sep - bugs have been hidden in the garden, how many can you find? 50p per trail + admission. There are also Animal craft workshops from 6-10 Aug. £1.50 per craft + admission. Big Camp is from Sat 18Sun 19 Aug - enjoy camping with special nature activities - booking essential on 01372 467806.

Hatchlands Park, Nr Guildford With its acres of parkland Hatchlands Park is the perfect spot to enjoy a run-around and a picnic. Explore the children’s treehouse or get to grips with hand-crafted willow tunnels, domes, balance beams, sculptures and a totem pole.

They’ve even got wood piles for den building. There is also a trail Hatchlands Park for the summer holidays. Also, on many days during the summer ©National Trust Images/ there are pony rides for children James Dobson - please see website for dates. On 27 Aug you can have a go at Archery from 11am-3pm - £2.50 for six arrows + admission. You can also enjoy outdoor theatre with Peter Pan and The Princess and the Giant and an opportunity to meet bestselling author and illustrator David Roberts.

Polesden Lacey, Nr Dorking From Sat 21 July - Fri 31 Aug make a different craft every week of the summer holidays in the marquee on the lawn. Enjoy giant games in the orchard, the newly refurbished natural play area and picnic spots with picture-perfect views. £5 for up to 5 players. There are also Bat walks and a Summer butterfly walk - please see website for dates and booking.

Dapdune Wharf, Guildford.

Every Thursday in August from 11am-5pm there are Robin Hood-inspired games and crafts. £2.50 for children’s activities plus admission. Big Camp is on Sat 21 - Sun 22 July - enjoy a bat walk, take a boat trip at dusk or gaze at the stars - £16 per pitch, booking essential on 01483 561389.

Shalford Mill, Guildford On Wed 1, 8, 22 & 29 Aug from 11am-4pm there are fun activities inspired by the cats and mice that lived in the mill. £2 for children’s activity plus admission.

Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming From 21 July - 2 Sept there will be a different theme each week with trails and activities. Bring a picnic, head out on a trail and see what you can find. Admission + 50p for a trail sheet. Or try the natural play area with stairways, rope swings and hidey-holes carved into trees. Big Camp is from Sat 14 - Sun 15 July - camping under the stars including activities with a wildlife expert. Adult £35, child £16 booking essential on 0344 249 1895. Bat walks are on Sat 14 July 8.45pm & Sat 25 Aug 7.45pm. Adult £10, child £5. Booking essential on 0344 249 1895. Enjoy a Teddy bear’s picnic and storytelling on Mon 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug 1.30-2.30pm. Admission plus child £3, accompanying adults free. Live Local, Love Winkworth 9 - Winkworth’s ninth annual free community day is on Sun 2 Sep 11am-4pm packed full of events. See listing on page 20.

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18 Enjoy the Beach in Guildford! 21 the Loxwood Joust Enjoy all the fun of the seaside this August as Guildford-on-Sea returns to the banks of the River Wey. Located next to The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford’s urban beach is free to enter and open daily from 10am to 6pm on 16 to 18 August. Organised by Experience Guildford with support from the Electric Theatre and Guildford’s Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM), it’s the ideal place to have fun with the kids after a busy day at the shops, with bucketfuls of sand, deck chairs, balloon giveaways, beach huts, free face painting and candyfloss. Plus, this year sees the introduction of the first Guildfordon-Sea Sundown Sessions. Taking place on Thursday 16 August from 7pm to 10pm, the Sundown Sessions, open to over 18’s only, will feature a DJ, beach BBQ, ping pong tables and a beachside bar selling a range of summertime drinks offers. A slice of the seaside for everyone, both young and old to enjoy, making Guildfordon-Sea one of Surrey’s favourite summer hot spots! For more information on Guildford-on-Sea and the activities planned over the three days visit http://experienceguildford.co.uk/ or https:// www.facebook.com/ExperienceGford.

& Princesses 19 Pirates Adventure Cruises

On the Wey & Arun Canal, Loxwood. Special themed Pirates & Princesses Adventure Cruises will be running on The Wey & Arun Canal on Thursday 26th July, Thursday 9th August and Wednesday 22nd August. 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! The trips will last approximately 1½ hours and will depart at 11am and 2pm. Tickets cost £12 per person to include light refreshments, and a share of the captured treasure for all the children.

Booking in advance is strongly recommended.

Bookings for all special events and weekend public trips can be made Pirates & Princesses Cruise via the Trust website.

For enquiries about private charters, call the WACT Office on 01403 752403 or email office@ weyandarun.co.uk. https://weyarun.org.uk/

20 Go Xploring!

Xplorer is a family friendly navigational challenge. Follow the simple maps, and explore your local parks to find the markers dotted around to complete the challenge. Its free - just turn up on the day! Broadwater Park, Godalming on Thurs 2 Aug 10.30am-12.30pm & Tues 14 Aug 10.30am-12.30pm and Farnham Park on Tues 31 July, 10.30am-12.30pm & Fri 31 Aug 10.30am12.30pm. http://www.xplorer.org.uk/

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The Loxwood Joust is a family day of mediaeval revelry and mayhem taking place on the 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th August, at the Loxwood Meadow, just off the B2133 between Wisborough Green and Loxwood. Harken to the clash of steel on steel, as mighty knights’ fight their battles, witness magnificent fully armoured jousting knights earn their honour and valour and let wandering storytellers, graceful dancers, entertainers and soaring live music captivate your senses. Learn from apothecaries and woodland faeries, experience hand fasting ceremonies and barter with the traders in the mediaeval market place. Revel in the Masked Executioner’s gory stories, beware the den of Witches, and will have-a-go archery, sword school or pelt the peasant be the young knights and princesses favourite? Then feast at the mediaeval lunchtime banquet, before partaking in a chain-mailing, copper bowl making or blacksmithing workshop - this is a day out like no other! www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk

22 Elm Nursery

Visit Elm Nursery in Sutton Green over the Summer holidays for fun and fresh air! They have a Children’s Farm with alpacas, rabbits, pigs, goats, ducks, guinea pigs and chickens.

They welcome feeding of the chickens and goats with special food purchased in the farm shop.

Entry costs £2 per child. Adults are £1 and under 2s are free. Animal food bags are £2. Entry also includes access to the picnic area and sandpits.

Elm Kitchen cafe is open 10am-3pm (closed Mondays) and sells homemade breakfasts, lunches, cakes, pastries and coffee. The Farm Shop sells locally sourced meats and veggies plus farm fresh eggs and garden plants. Open 10am5pm Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Farm closes at 4pm. Free parking. Follow @elmnurseryfarm on Facebook for updates. Elm Nursery, Sutton Green Rd, Guildford, GU4 7QD. Elm Nursery

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The Rural Life Centre

A countryside museum where history is brought to life. On most Sundays in the main season you can take a ride on the Old Kiln Light Railway for a small extra cost. On Activity Thursdays (every Thursday in the holidays) museum volunteers bring history to life with demonstrations, crafts and fun activities for children. Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham GU10 2DL.

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GoFest

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GoFest is a Family Festival of Sport, Dance, Health & Fitness and takes place at Surrey Sports Park, Guildford across the weekend of July 21st & 22nd.

Everyone is welcome regardless of age and ability.

It’s all about getting families to have fun together, perhaps doing an activity that they have never tried before with a raft of experienced coaches and sporting partners. There are 50 different activities indoors and outdoors (all included in the price) – from hockey, Surrey Storm netball, dance acrobatics, cricket, fencing and Archery Tag to climbing, zip wiring, swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing and scuba diving. With free family coaching from professionals, National Governing Bodies & sports clubs, there is a festival atmosphere to the whole weekend with chillout areas, food and drink (including bar!) music and other GoFest exhibition areas all adding to the experience.

GoFest operates an “All inclusive” ticket, allowing access to a very wide range of sports and activities in the same location to “have a go” at. Once you have your ticket, all the coaching sessions and dance and fitness classes are all FREE…you don’t need to pay for anything else.

Once you have bought your ticket you can prebook 4 sessions per person before you come and plenty more on the day! Anyone booking tickets with the code “FamiliesSW” will receive a 10% discount on all tickets to GoFest, at Surrey Sports Park on the 21st and 22nd July. www.gofest.co.uk

25 Miniature Railways

Mizens Railway (Knaphill) run miniature train rides for ages 1+ every Sunday (2-5pm) until 30 Sept and Thursdays 2-5pm during August. On Sun 12, Thurs 16 and Sun 19 Aug there are Teddy Bear Picnics from 2-5pm.

Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway (Frimley Lodge Park) runs miniature train rides on Sun 1 July, 5 Aug and Mon 27 Aug from 11am-5pm. On Wed 8 Aug there is a Teddy Bear Special from 11am4pm - children with a teddy have a free ride when accompanied by a fare paying adult.

Guildford Model Engineering Society (Stoke Park, Guildford) have their Gala Weekend with miniature steam train rides, model traction engines, and two model boating pools on Sat 7 and Sun 8 July 10am-5pm. Free entry and free parking (there is a charge for train rides). There are also Public Open Afternoons on Sun 29 July and Sun 19 Aug from 2-5pm.

Great Cockcrow Railway (Lyne) run miniature train rides for 2 yrs+ every Sunday from 1.30-5pm until 28 Oct and every Wednesday in Aug 1-4pm (booking office closes 15 mins earlier).

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Summer Festival Shottermill Junior School Lion Lane, Haslemere 5-8pm. Free entry. There wil be; Musical and Dance performances, Samba Band, Talent Show, Choirs, Braai BBQ, Fizz & Pimms Bar, Workshops, Fire Circle, JK Coaching, External stalls and much much more.

Woodland Fairy Fair Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ 01483 810235 Calling all pixies, gnomes and fairies! Enjoy a weekend of magical adventures in the enchanted woodlands. Create fairy worlds, make wands, hear stories, and build dens. 10am-4pm. Please see website for more details.

Woodland Fairy Fair See listing on 7 July.

SATuRDAy 30 JuNE Summer Fair Weyfield Primary Academy School Close, Woking Rd, Guildford GU1 1QJ 12pm-3pm. There will be pirate fun run bouncy castle, face painting, raffle with amazing prizes, teddy tombola, Fire Engine, coconut shy, nerf gun range, hot dogs and burgers, sweet tombola, ice cream van to name but a few.

SuNDAy 1 JuLy Cranleigh Show Cranleigh Showground Bookhurst Road, Cranleigh, GU6 7DW 8am-5.30pm. Free parking.

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Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere Find out about different invertebrates through local artist Leon Hill’s fun book and then see what’s in the garden. 1.302.30pm. For under 5s with an adult.

Adult £1, child £2. No booking needed.

Haslemere Fringe Festival Lion Green Haslemere A family friendly festival.

Children’s entertainment includes lego building, Molly Moocow music and movement sessions and Punch & Judy. Festival runs Fri 5-11pm, Sat and Sun 11am-11pm. For more details see www.lionfest.co.uk.

it’s A Knockout! Summer Fun Day, Shalford Park Guildford GU4 8BL 10.30am-5pm.

Watch the Knockout competition and enjoy local trade stalls, delicious food and drink and take part in other activities. Entry: adult £1, kids free.

Godalming Food Festival 10am-5pm. Internationally themed street food and produce will be on offer in the town plus live music and entertainment at The Pepperpot.

Party in the Park, Woking Park Kingfield Rd, Woking GU22 9BA 12-9pm. Free admission.

Summer Fayre Beaufort Primary School Kirkland Avenue, Woking 12-3pm.

A wonderful family event - enjoy the many games, competitions, and activities, including bouncy castle, petting farm, face painting, arts and crafts, cash prize raffle, quality silent auction, lucky dip, tombolas, welly wanging, hook a duck, plus many more. There will be performances in the arena and refreshments including a cake stall, Pimms tent and bar. Cash is exchanged for tokens on entry. Entrance: over 12’s £1, Children 50p, under 2’s free.

Hale Carnival Hale Village Green Upper Hale, Farnham From 2pm.

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Guildford Lions Charity Raft Race This popular event raises funds for the Lions Charitable trust to support local charities and deserving causes.

It runs along the River Wey between Millmead (from 3pm) and the Stoughton Waterside centre where there will be a bar and BBQ. investigating invertebrates Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere Look into the world of invertebrates. 10.30am12pm. For 5-11 yrs. Booking advised.

Haslemere Fringe Festival See listing on 6 July.

Summer Circus Wood Street infant School Guildford GU3 3DA Come and enjoy the circus show and try your hand at circus skills. Plus raffle, tombolas, Pimms, refreshments and lots more fun! 1pm-3pm. The circus is £4 per child, £3 additional siblings, accompanying adults free.

Tickets can be booked in advance by emailing friendswoodstreet@gmail. com (and pay cash on the day) but there are also some tickets available to pay on the day.

Summer Fair, Badshot Lea Village infant School Farnham GU9 9LE 12-3pm. Bouncy castle, face painting, BBQ and much more! £2 per adult, children free.

15 Minutes of Fun Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey KT16 8AT Free drop-in family craft activity.

1.30-3.30pm.

Author Visit, Hatchlands Park www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlandspark 2-3pm. Join bestselling author and illustrator David Roberts as he introduces his exquisitely illustrated history of the women’s suffrage movement. Adult £8, child £5. For ages 9+. Booking advised.

TuESDAy 10 JuLy Storytelling for under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 11-11.40am.

Stories, rhymes and hands-on creative fun. Spaces allocated firstcome, first-served from 10.30am on the day. Suggested donation £3.

FRiDAy 13 JuLy Painting for under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 11-11.45am.

For under 5s with an adult. £4 per child, adult free. Booking essential.

SATuRDAy 14 JuLy Fairground Weekend and Mechanical organ Gathering Hollycombe Iron Hill, Liphook GU30 7LP Enjoy Hollycombe’s traditional steam fairground and visiting attractions including fairground models, transport, living vans and historic photographs.

Pay once, and return again for a year, for free on most open days.

ArtsFest, RHS Garden Wisley Woking Celebrate 250 years of the circus with exciting performances, circus workshops, music and craft stalls. Free with admission.

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What’s On Diary Saturday 14 July ConT. Wild Families, Newlands Corner Shere Rd, Guildford GU4 8SE A fun session for the whole family with Surrey Wildlife Trust! Games, crafts and activities to engage with nature.

10.30am-12.30pm. £5 per person.

Booking essential on 01483 663300 or outreach@surreywt.org.uk.

Ewhurst Carnival Ewhurst’s circus-inspired Carnival kicks off at 11.45am, with a colourful procession from the cricket club to the recreation ground, for the official opening at 12pm.

Enjoy the Horticultural Society Summer Show, jugglers, bungee trampolines, fairground rides, fun dog show, vintage cars, Alley Cats Dixieland jazz band and stalls, plus delicious food and drink. Later enjoy live music from Ewhurst’s favourite band, the Fabulous Nobodies. Picnics from 7pm. See ewhurstcarnival.co.uk for details of evening tickets.

Black Cherry Fair, Abbey Fields St Ann’s Rd, Chertsey KT16 8AT Funfair from Thurs 12 July, live bands and BBQ Fri 13 July, Black Cherry Fair and Procession Sat 14 July. 100 stalls, arena events, music stage, fairground and more. Free entry.

Pyrford & Wisley Annual Flower Show & Fete, Pyrford Cricket Club Coldharbour Rd, Pyrford 12.305.15pm. Entry: adult £3, child free.

possible, including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, reptiles, birds and many more. Only £45! On Mon 16 July or Tues 17 July from 10am4pm. Please pre-book. For more information and future dates, please visit: www.merristwood.ac.uk

Tuesday 17 July Zookeeper for a Day, Merrist Wood College See listing on 16 July.

Friday 20 July Wings and Things Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 10.3011.30am. Explore the world of birds and insects in the museum garden.

For under 5s with an adult. Adult £1, child £2. No booking needed.

Saturday 21 July Guildford Cheese & Chilli Festival, Shalford Park Shalford Rd, Guildford GU4 8BL http://cheeseandchillifestival.com The Cheese & Chilli Festival is a family show offering something for everyone. Traders selling cheese and chilli associated products as well as craft and retail stands.

Entertainments include Pig racing, falconry displays, Punch & Judy, magic shows, free garden games, children fun rides and inflatables, live music, cooking demonstrations/talks, a chilli eating competition, a chilli sauce competition and the Man v Food challenge. There is plenty to eat and drink with authentic food stalls and dedicated bars available. 10am-5pm.

Advance prices: Adult £6, child free.

Summer Fete, The Grange Centre Rectory Lane, Bookham KT23 4DZ 11am-3pm. Free entry. Back To The Future theme so dig out your ‘80s Cheese & Chilli Festival clothing and come along! Food, fun, classic cars, music, stalls and more.

Knaphill Village Show Mizens Miniature Railway Barrs Lane, Knaphill 1-5pm. Live music, dog show, children’s games and entertainment and lots more.

Fairground Weekend Hollycombe See listing on 14 July.

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GoFest GoFest, Surrey Sports Park Guildford GoFest is a family festival of sport, dance, health & fitness.

There are 50 different activities indoors and outdoors which are all included in the price! For more details and how to save 10% on ticket prices please see listing on page 13.

Under the Sea Cranleigh Arts Centre 1 High St, Cranleigh 01483 278000 2-3pm. Fun creative workshop for ages 5-7 years. £5. Please pre-book.

Farnborough Air Show 9am-6pm. A jam-packed display both on the ground and in the air.

Sunday 22 July Guildford Cheese & Chilli Festival See listing on 21 July.

Farnborough Air Show See listing on 21 July.

GoFest, Surrey Sports Park See listing on 21 July.

Tuesday 24 July Minibeasts and Microscopes Nower Wood Leatherhead www.surreywildlifetrust. org 11am-2pm. Discover the wonderful world of minibeasts.

Collect creatures from the woodland and ponds and see them in amazing detail under the video microscope. Booking essential: Members £ 7.50, non-members £10.

Illuminated Pictures The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking £8. Create your own piece of artwork that lights up.

1-3pm for 8-11 yrs. Please pre-book.

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Sunday 15 July ArtsFest, RHS Garden Wisley See listing on 14 July.

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153rd Byfleet Parish Day Byfleet Recreation Ground Rectory Lane, Byfleet, KT14 7LZ 12.30pm. Stalls and attractions, food and drink, children’s entertainment and races, bouncy castles and more.

Ripley Event Ripley Village Green Free entry. Ring entertainment, stalls, children’s entertainer, pony rides, bouncy castle and lots more!

Horsell Village Show Horsell CofE Junior School Meadway Drive, Horsell 1.30-5pm.

Entry: adult £2, under 15s free.

Exhibits, fun, games and entertainment!

There is no parking at the school.

Holmubry St Mary Summer Flower Show & Village Fete Holmubry St Mary Village Hall The Glade 2pm. Tombola, fun dog show, stalls, bouncy castle and more.

Rocking Sculptures The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking Create a moving sculpture using paper plates and recycled materials. For ages 4+ with an adult. Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Suggested donation £3.

Summer Family Fun Guildford Cathedral Stag Hill, GU2 7UP 10am-12.30pm.

Free. Drop into the Nave for a morning of free crafty fun, treasure hunt and explore the beautiful building. Bring a picnic and enjoy the Cathedral grounds. Free parking.

Thursday 26 July Beautiful Bugs & Butterflies Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere A morning of arts and crafts with an invertebrate theme. Family drop-in from 10.30am-1pm. Mem £2, non-mem £4, no need to book.

Great British Woodshop Computer Game Rack West Byfleet http://www. greatbritishwoodshop.co.uk/ For ages 11-14. 10.30-3.00pm Make a rack for your computer games.

You will learn to mark, measure, select timber, hand saw (under supervision) and to use fixings and hand tools. £60. Please pre-book.

Shadow Puppet Theatre The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking Design and make your own theatre and tell your own story. 1.30-3pm for 4-8 years – under 8s must be with an adult (adult free). £8. Please pre-book.

Play in a Day, Princes Hall Aldershot 01252 329155 For 7-11 yrs.

10am-5pm. £19. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Please pre-book.

Crafternoon Museum of Farnham 38 West St, Farnham 2-3.30pm. £1 per child. For ages 3-11. Take part in crafts from the Georgian, Victorian, WW2 and 1960s periods. Children must be with an adult, you may have to wait if the Gallery is full. The pop-up café is open from 1-4pm.

Pirates & Princesses Cruise Wey & Arun Canal Loxwood RH14 0RD 11am & 2pm. Join in the excitement and help defeat the pirates and rescue the princess!

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Friday 27 July The Garden Show, Loseley Park Guildford GU3 1HS http://www. thegardenshowonline.com/ There is plenty to do for all the family: archery, face painting, juggling workshops, toddler funfair and bouncy fun.

Wander the lovely walled gardens, tour Loseley House and watch The Garden Show the Huxley Birds of Prey. Browse 200 handpicked stalls with affordable and unique goods: a stunning variety of plants, garden furniture and accessories, art, design, sculpture, homes wares and fashion. Tempting foods and wines and cooking demonstrations.

Watch skilled artisan demonstrations and workshops. 10am-5pm.

Great British Woodshop Wooden Lego Minifigure or Collection Display West Byfleet http://www. greatbritishwoodshop.co.uk/ For ages 11-14. 10.30-3pm. Build a lego minifigure display. Please pre-book.

Bubble Fun, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking Enjoy constructing a variety of bubble makers. For ages 4+ with an adult.

Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm.

Free, suggested donation £3.

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SATuRDAy 28 JuLy Finding Farnham Festival Museum of Farnham 38 West St, Farnham Free - suitable for all the family. Try your hand at excavation, meet a Prehistoric man, and a host of other archaeological activities. Please drop in between 11am-4pm. Café open from 1-4pm.

Countryside Crafts Day 2018 Swan Barn Farm Collards Lane, Haslemere GU27 2HU 10.30am-4pm. A fun day for all the family with traditional woodworking and countryside crafts plus falconry displays, bats, reptiles, refreshments and a bouncy castle. Free.

SAT 28 JuLy – SuN 29 JuLy West Byfleet LiVE 2018 West Byfleet Recreation Ground Camphill Road, KT14 6EW Free entry (suggested donation £3). Stalls, fun fair, dog show and more. On Sunday the Prudential Ride London will be flying past the rec with huge crowds cheering the cyclists on.

The Garden Show, Loseley Park See listing on 27 July.

SuNDAy 29 JuLy Race for Life, Stoke Park Guildford 5k suitable for all abilities.

11am. Children £10, women £14.99, young women £14.99, under 6 entry (girls and boys) free. Please register online.

TuESDAy 31 JuLy Lego - investigating insects Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere An exciting morning of Lego! Build a bug capturing machine, build the place to explore and build the new species you discover.

10.30am-12pm. For 5-11 years. Booking advised.

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Dance in a Day, Princes Hall Aldershot 01252 329155 For 6-10 yrs.

10am-5pm. £19. Please pre-book.

THuRSDAy 2 AuGuST Stained Glass insects Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere Make a stain glass style picture. 10.30am-12pm.

For 5-11 years. Booking advised.

Crafternoon, Museum of Farnham See listing on 26 July.

Great British Woodshop Wooden Pencil Case/Bits and Bobs Box West Byfleet For ages 11-14. 9.30am12.30pm. Make your own wooden box which can be used for pencils or your bits and bobs. £30. Please prebook. www.greatbritishwoodshop. co.uk

FRiDAy 3 AuGuST Great British Woodshop - Games Console Holder/Cradle West Byfleet www. greatbritishwoodshop.co.uk For ages 11-14. 10am-12.30pm. You will learn to mark, measure, sand, select timber and use hand tools. £30.

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Tech in a Day, Princes Hall Aldershot 01252 329155 For 12-16 years. 9.30am-4.30pm. £25. A full day of lighting and sound, to give you an understanding of what it’s like to work back stage. Please pre-book. undersea Explorers Foxhills Club and Resort Stonehill Rd, Ottershaw KT16 0EL https://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/ 1-2.30pm. Jump into a swimming pool with fish, crabs and seaweed with Surrey Wildlife Trust! For children aged 7-11 years who can swim 25 metres easily. Booking is essential. £16, SWT member £12.

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The Loxwood Joust The Loxwood Meadow The Loxwood Joust is a family day of mediaeval revelry and mayhem.

Experience knights in battle, jousting displays, sumptuous mediaeval banquets, a magical faerie realm, the witches den, handfasting ceremonies, the mediaeval market place, craft workshops, entertainers, children’s area and living history village. This is a day out like no other! www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk

Falconry Display Haslemere Educational Museum 1-4pm, interactive flying displays at 2pm & 3.30pm. With talks and static display. No need to book.

Birds of Prey RHS Garden Wisley Woking Meet wonderful birds of prey up close and learn all about them during this weekend. Watch the birds in agility displays at 11am and 2pm each day. Included in admission - book garden entry tickets online in advance to save 10%.

Pirates & Princesses, Wey & Arun Canal See listing on page 13.

SuNDAy 5 AuGuST inspired by Alice Family Fun Day Guildford Castle Grounds Castle St, Guildford GU1 3SX 11am4pm. A day of entertainment inspired by Lewis Carroll’s famous story book character Alice. Entry to the grounds and many of the activities and events will be free.

TuESDAy 7 AuGuST Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere GU27 2LA Weird & Wonderful Wire & Wood insects Create your own creepy crawly.

10.30am-12pm. For 5-11 yrs. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Booking advised.

Tortoises, Turtles and Terrapins Family drop-in from 2-4pm. Learn all about these amazing creatures.

THuRSDAy 9 AuGuST Great British Woodshop Propellor Clock Workshop West Byfleet For ages 11-14.

10.30am-3pm. £60. Please pre-book www.greatbritishwoodshop.co.uk.

Bug Hunt, Museum of Farnham 38 West St, Farnham 2-4pm. £6 per child. For ages 5-11. Explore the amazing world of insects, take part in a minibeast safari and build a bug hotel.

Booking essential: 01252 715094.

FRiDAy 10 AuGuST Great British Woodshop Make a Phone Holder/Stand West Byfleet For ages 11-14. 10am12.30pm. £30. Please pre-book. greatbritishwoodshop.co.uk

SATuRDAy 11 AuGuST The Loxwood Joust See listing on 4-5 August.

Chertsey Agricultural Show Show Ground Mead Lane, Chertsey KT16 8LN 9am-5pm Birds of prey, a dog show, craft and food marquees and more.

Wild Families, Newlands Corner See listing on 14 July.

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Superhero Pop-up Cards The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking For ages 4+ with an adult. Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Free, suggested donation £3.

Hollycombe Children’s Teddy Bears outing Iron Hill, Liphook Teddy Bears are encouraged to come along to Hollycombe and join in the fun! Bring along your teddies and maybe a picnic, and enjoy it in the peaceful woodland gardens before the afternoon fun starts. There will be a popular Teddy Bear Trail to follow, and lots to see and do and to join in with. Also enjoy all the fun of the fair including the world’s oldest white-knuckle ride, the ‘Razzle Dazzle’; the world’s oldest Haunted House and the famous ‘Big Wheel.

TuESDAy 14 AuGuST Clay Creations Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere Create a bug house to help encourage these amazing creatures into our gardens.

For ages 5-11 years. 10.30am-12pm.

Booking advised.

3D Printing Pens with Grace Du Prez, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking Whilst painting from your own portrait, you will learn different techniques to paint your own Picasso inspired art work.

1-2.30pm for 8-11 yrs and 3-4.30pm for 12-16 yrs. £8. Please pre-book.

WEDNESDAy 15 AuGuST Paper Trains, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking Make a choo choo train out of paper and other recycled materials. For ages 4+ with an adult. Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Suggested donation £3.

THuRSDAy 16 AuGuST Fantastic Frames Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere Make not only a frame but a fantastic artwork to go inside it. For ages 5-11 years.

10.30am-12pm. Booking advised.

Crafternoon, Museum of Farnham See listing on 26 July.

Paper Carousel, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking Design and make your very own carousel from decorative papers. 1.30-3pm for 4-8 yrs - under 8s must be with an adult (adult free). £8. Please pre-book.

THuRS 16 - SAT 18 AuGuST Guildford-on-Sea Next to The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street.

Bucketfuls of sand, deck chairs, balloon giveaways, beach huts, free face painting and candyfloss. For more details see listing on Guildford-on-Sea page 13.

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MoNDAy 20 AuGuST Early Birds Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere Special opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition to enjoy the Museum free from the hustle and bustle of the general public. 11am-1pm. Entry by donation, booking essential.

TuESDAy 21 AuGuST Special Stamps Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere See how stamps are used to commemorate people and events and design a commemorative stamp for the Museum’s 130th anniversary. Mem £5, non-mem £7. For ages 5-11.

10.30am-12pm. Booking advised.

WEDNESDAy 22 AuGuST Pirates & Princesses Cruises, Wey & Arun Canal See listing on page 13.

THuRSDAy 23 AuGuST Teddy Bears’ Picnic Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 1.30-4pm.

Enjoy a traditional picnic and mini fete in the garden. There will be games, face painting, stalls and more. Bring your teddy and enter the competition for ‘best Victorian dressed teddy’. Free entry.

Children’s tea and goody bag £4.

Book tea in advance. Tea at 3pm.

Crafternoon, Museum of Farnham See listing on 26 July.

SATuRDAy 25 AuGuST Wings & Wheels 2018 Dunsfold Aerodrome GU6 8HY 9am - 9pm. Air and motoring displays, retail village and an arena packed with entertainment.

SuNDAy 26 AuGuST Wings & Wheels 2018 See listing on 25 August.

MoNDAy 27 AuGuST Family Fun Day, Mytchett Centre 140 Mytchett Rd, GU16 6AA 12-4pm.

Free entry. Arena shows, rides, bouncy castle, games, stalls, car boot, food and drink.

TuESDAy 28 AuGuST Get Buzzing!

Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere Learn about bees, visit the observation hive and enjoy some crafts. 10.30am-1pm. Mem £2, non-mem £4. No need to book.

Flip Book Animation The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking A workshop bringing together cartooning skills and flip-book animations. 1-2.30pm for 8-11 year olds. 3-4.30pm for 1216 year olds. £8. Please pre-book.

WEDNESDAy 29 AuGuST Colourful Paper Pinwheels The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking Create your own paper pinwheel. For ages 4+ with an adult. Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Suggested donation £3.

THuRSDAy 30 AuGuST Build a Minibeast Challenge Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere Design and build a Lego minibeast. Models cannot be taken home & numbers in the room may be limited. 10.15am11.30am and 12pm-1.15pm. Mem £3, non-mem £5. No booking needed.

Kaleidoscopes, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking Make your own kaleidoscope. 1.30-3pm for 4-8 yr olds – under 8s must be with an adult (adult free). £8. Please pre-book.

FRiDAy 31 AuGuST Flying Spaceships, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking Make a colourful spaceship out of paper and card. For ages 4+ with an adult.

Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm.

Free, suggested donation £3.

SATuRDAy 1 SEPTEMBER Dash of Colour Frimley Lodge Park 1pm. Walk, run or jog 5k and not only will you be showered along the route with multi-coloured powder paint to celebrate the work that the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice brings to the lives of their patients, but this year they will be adding gold and silver shimmery powder paint, in recognition of how important their supporters are in making the Hospice so special! Entry fee: £18 (includes your Dash of Colour t-shirt, medal, goody bag, bottle of water and extra sparkle!). Sign up at http://shop.pth.org.uk/product/dashof-colour.

SAT 1 - SuN 2 SEPTEMBER Hollycombe’s Annual Model Weekend Iron Hill, Liphook GU30 7LP There will be all kinds of models and modellers, with railway layouts, fairground models, miniature traction engines, and more! Also enjoy all the Fun of the Fair, steam railways and steam engines.

SuNDAy 2 SEPTEMBER Live Local, Love Winkworth 9 Winkworth Arboretum 11am-4pm. Free day with live music, falconry displays, wood carving, crafts, family activities and more.

Summer Holiday campS & SportS courSeS Wild Learning Have fun in the woods this summer with Wild Learning Holiday Clubs!

Adventures run in Esher, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford, Sheen, Reigate, Putney and Wimbledon on various dates throughout the summer holidays. For ages 5-12.

10am-4pm. Loads of fun activities including den building, fire making, tracking and stalking, rope bridges, mud sculptures, environmental art, pond dipping, stealth games, exploring plus much more. For more details or to book see http://www. wild-learning.net/.

Gymnastics Factory SWING on the trapeze, bounce into a foam pit and hang upside down on the bars – challenge and excite your children this Summer with a holiday course at Gymnastics Factory, Guildford.

Gymtastic courses are suitable for newcomers aged 5-11 years, boys and girls. Children can try out a range of gymnastic equipment in the purpose-built facility, plus fun and games. Or try gymnastics with a twist with Cheerleading or Freestyle workshops. Pre-school and toddler classes encourage movement in a safe, challenging environment with heaps of soft play and equipment to explore. Call 01483 455060. https:// www.gymnasticsfactory.co.uk/.

Wild Explorers Holiday Club Give your child a summer to remember at Surrey Wildlife Trust’s fantastic holiday club this August!

Children can let out their wild side and explore the wonderful woodland habitats within the Trust’s private nature reserve at Nower Wood, near Leatherhead.

Each week runs Monday-Thursday with a different theme every day – Exploration, Discovery, Survival and Adventure! The days are jam-packed with outdoor activities like shelter building, fire lighting, orienteering, minibeast hunting and pond dipping.

Children will learn exciting new skills and take Wild Explorers part in plenty Holiday Club of games and creative projects during the week.

Clubs run 6-23 August, MondayThursday. Ages 5-12. Booking is essential: Trust members £35/day, non-members £40/day. To find out more and book your place, visit: surreywildlifetrust.org/holiday-club

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The Little Gym Godalming The Little Gym are running holiday camps for children aged 4-12 throughout the summer holidays.

The camps combine fun, sport, creative activities and learning to keep your kids active, entertained and laughing. All while carefully developing their minds, bodies and selfThe Little Gym confidence.

Themed sessions stimulate physical and motor-skill development all in the care of qualified and dedicated instructors. Camps are open to both members and non members and can be attended as half or full days. The Little Gym’s purpose built facility is at Woodside Road, Chiddingfold, Godalming GU8 4QD. Please call 01483 343000 for more details.

Guildford Nursery School’s Holiday Club Give your children a taste of the wilder outdoors at Guildford Nursery School’s holiday club. Every day, your child will get to experience the fantastic Forest School, where they can try out den-building, bug hunting, whittling sticks, making hot chocolate on an open fire and toasting marshmallows. And if that’s not enough, the holiday club also offers cookery sessions and general play in the school’s open plan indoor areas and large garden – there may even be a Gruffalo hunt! Forest School gives children the opportunity to have fun, play, get muddy together and simply be children and all without a screen!

There’s plenty of parking at and around the Hazel Avenue site. To find out more, visit https://guildfordnscc.surrey.sch.uk/ or call 01483 566589.

Rubba Duckies Swim School Rubba Duckies is offering intensive swimming courses throughout the summer holidays. Classes are for 60 minutes each day, for either three or six days. You’ll see amazing results in your child’s swimming with these fast track courses. For ages 3+, all abilities are welcome. Rubba Duckies teach in a lovely, clean, private pool in Guildford with small class sizes. For more information and dates please contact: maurice@ rubbaduckies.com or 07956 162154 or visit https://www.facebook.com/ RubbaDuckiesZA/.

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MultiSports Guildford MultiSports Guildford are running their Summer Holiday Camp from Mon 23 July - Fri 27 July. Suitable for boys and girls of all abilities, with half days (9.30am-12.30pm) for 4-6 year olds and full days (9am-4pm) for 6-16 year olds. Students will take part in 16 sports with professional coaches and mini tournaments.

MultiSports Guildford is OFSTED registered and accepts Childcare Vouchers. No previous experience necessary, and applicants do not have to be regular MultiSports students. For more information or to book your child’s place please contact Ingrid on 0844 8009096. www.themultisportsgroup.co.uk Alice Holt Forest Join Groundwork in the magical surroundings of Alice Holt Forest for a craft club with a difference! They combine guided outdoor exploration and games around the forest with indooor seasonal craft sessions using the gathered natural materials.

As a result, your child will learn about nature and wildlife, as well as creating some beautiful and unique crafts to take home. Crafts may include, for example: woven willow ornaments, pinecone animals, dream catchers, bark rubbings, leaf collages and handmade ‘nature books’. Running on Wed 25 July, Fri 10 Aug, Thurs 16 Aug and Tues 28 Aug 10am-3pm for 5-12 years old. £20 per day. Bookings and enquiries to Jennifer Law at enquiries. aliceholt@groundwork.org.uk or call 07736 132 692.

Guildford Spectrum Xtreme Activate is Guildford Spectrum’s fun packed holiday camp that will entertain your children throughout the school holidays.

These exciting holiday camps are split into two different age groups (58s and 9-12s) and offer activities such as ice skating, bowling, swimming, track time (weather permitting) and arts and crafts. With such an array of activities, a great time will be had by all. Guildford Spectrum also runs a range of other activities throughout the holidays such as dance, football, ice skating and tennis. For more details visit www.guildfordspectrum. co.uk or call 01483 44 33 22.

Fit For Sport Activity Camp The Camp will run at Arena Leisure Centre, Camberley for children aged 4-12 from 2 July - 3 Sept (excluding Mon 27 Aug). The experienced and fully qualified team will be delivering a wide range of activities to keep your children happy and healthy, from sports and games to arts and crafts. Providing childcare in a safe and supportive learning environment but also making sure your children have fun, and keep moving during the holidays! To book visit https://www.fitforsport.co.uk/ or call 0845 456 3233.

Coerver® Coaching Coerver® Coaching Coerver® Coaching is “The World’s Number 1 Soccer Skills Teaching Method” and endorsed by some of the games leading clubs, coaches and players. Coerver® Coaching West London is delighted to announce they will be running holiday courses for U7-U13 players at Surrey Sports Park, Guildford on Mon 13 and Tues 14 August. Each session will be based on the individual 1v1 skills of players such as Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale & Paul Pogba. Participants will also have the opportunity to use the latest football equipment and win adidas® prizes in Coerver® skill competitions. For ages 7-13, £25 per day. Please book by calling 020 3544 2284 or email westlondon@coerver.co.uk https:// www.coerver.co.uk/westlondon/.

Sayers Croft Trust The Sayers Croft Trust Holiday Club will be running during the summer holidays on Thurs 26 July, Fri 27 July, Mon 30 July, Wed 15 Aug, Mon 20 Aug and Wed 29 Aug. Each day will be jam packed with outdoor adventure and exploration activities for 8-12yr olds. Try high ropes, archery, climbing, caving, shelter building, firelighting, raft building, streamwalking, pond dipping, catapult building, compass trails, clay model making and so much more! Each day is 8.30am-4pm.

To book or for more information email trust@sayers-croft.org.uk.

Sayers Croft Trust, Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst GU6 7SS. Three Peaks Barfield Three Peaks Barfield are offering Holiday Activity Camps for children in Reception - Year 8 and these are open to both pupils and non-pupils of Barfield School, Farnham where they are based. They are also offering Summer DT Camps. For more details visit https://www.barfieldschool.com/.

Timberwolf Woodland Survival Club Woodland Survival Club on Horsell Common, Woking runs from 30 July - 3 Aug and 6-10 Aug 9am-3.30pm for ages 6+. Activities include den making, bushcraft, survival skills, fire use, cooking, arts & crafts, tools and lots more! For more information see http://timberwolffs.com/.

Casa Clubs Casa Clubs are running holiday clubs at St Polycarp’s School, Farnham and Lakeside Primary School, Frimley from 23 July until 31 August. They provide child care to children aged 4-12 years. For more information see www.casaclubs.co.uk.

Sporty Kidz Holiday Camps at St John’s Village Memorial Hall, Woking from Mon 23 July - Fri 17 Aug for ages 3-12 years.

Book before 9/7 for the Early Bird price of just £22 a day! For more info see http://www.sportykidz.co.uk/.

Barracudas Barracudas are running holiday camps in Farnham, Ripley, Woking and Godalming in the summer.

For more details see https://www. barracudas.co.uk/ Mavericks Martial Arts Holiday Camp for kids aged 5-12 with Martial Arts and games. 10am3pm Mon 30 July - Fri 3 Aug. For more information visit http://www. mavericksacademies.com/

Summer Holiday dance & drama workSHopS Surrey Theatre Academy Surrey Theatre Academy are running these fantastic summer holiday theatre weeks in Haslemere and Godalming!

31 July-1 Aug: “Moana” for ages 4-8 years at Godalming Borough Hall from 10am-1pm.

2-3 Aug:“Trolls” for ages 4-8 years at Godalming Borough Hall from 10am-1pm.

6-10 Aug: Surrey Theatre Academy “The Greatest Showman” for ages 6-18 years at Haslemere Hall from 10am-4pm.

13-17 Aug: “Moana” for 4-8 years at Haslemere Hall from 10am-1pm.

13-17 Aug: “The Greatest Showman” for 6-16 years at Godalming Borough Hall from 10am-4pm. To book see www.surreytheatreacademy.co.uk.

Guildford Summer youth Project These holiday activities from the Guildford Theatre School at The Electric Theatre offer you the chance to perform a muchloved musical in a professional theatre. You’ll be working under the guidance of their highly skilled, qualified professional team. If you are aged 4-16 years old and have a passion for dance, drama and singing then join these one week courses and put on a show! All bookings can be made via The Electric Theatre Box Office on 01483 501200.

30 July-3 Aug: G2K Oklahoma! for ages 8-16, 10am-5pm.

Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids for ages 4-7, 9am-12.30pm.

6-10 Aug: Legally Blonde Jr for ages 8-16, 10am-5pm.

Disney’s Aladdin Kids for ages 4-7, 9am-12.30pm.

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Dynamic Performing Arts Dynamic Performing Arts are offering a variety of dance, drama and singing workshops this summer. You don’t need to be a Dynamic Performing Arts student to take part - they are open to Dynamic Performing Arts everyone!

The following are running at Worplesdon Memorial Hall: Under the Sea – a workshop that will include dancing, creative play, arts & crafts and a treasure hunt. For ages 3-7. Tues 31 July 9.30am-12.30pm. £15.

Ballet Stars - ballet focused workshop for those who want to work on their ballet technique and performance skills. For ages 5-8. Tues 31 July 1.30pm-2.30pm. £8.

Ballet Tots - a creative introduction to the joys of ballet. Parents are welcome to sit in and watch the class.

For ages 2-4 years. Tues 31 July 2.453.15pm. £6.

The Lion King - perform scenes, songs and dances from the award winning musical and create your own animal mask. For ages 5-12 years.

Wed 1 Aug 9.30am-3pm. £25.

Moana - dancing, creative play, arts & crafts and treasure hunt. For ages 3-7.

Thurs 2 Aug 9.30am-12.30pm. £15.

Street Stars - a street dance workshop for those who love to boogie to the latest pop songs. For ages 5-8 years. Thurs 2 Aug 1.302.30pm. £8. my Street Tots - a fun and active class that will get your child moving to the beat. Parents are welcome to sit in and watch the class. For age 2-4 years.

Thurs 2 Aug 2.45-3.15pm. £6.

The following are running at Daniel Hall, Long Garden Walk, Farnham: Matilda - learn scenes and a song from the show, plus arts & crafts. For ages 6-12. Wed 8 Aug 9.30am-3pm. £25.

The Greatest Showman - learn a song from the show and also the art of clowning, plus arts & crafts. For age 6-12. Thurs 9 Aug 9.30am-3pm. £25.

To book contact: 07766077043 or camps@dynamicperformingarts.co.uk www.dynamicperformingarts.co.uk Perform Summer Workshops Fun summer workshops for 7-12 year olds. The Greatest Show on Earth is from 30 Jul - 3 Aug 10am - 3pm at Horsell Village Infant School and 6 - 10 Aug 10am - 3pm at Christ Church Hall, Guildford. See www.perform. org.uk/summerfun for more details.

Synergy® Dance Synergy® Dance will be running summer holiday workshops at Guildford Spectrum, Ash Manor Sports Centre and Woking Leisure Centre. Themes include The Greatest Showman, Trolls, Frozen, Circus Acrobatics, Minions, Moana and Star Wars. For details see http://synergydance.co.uk/holidayworkshops-timetable/

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Stagecoach Summer Workshops Everyone is welcome, you don’t have to be a Stagecoach student to attend.

Dance, singing and drama workshops with a performance at the end of the week for friends and family.

Stagecoach Godalming: Summer Workshop for 6-18 year olds is Alice in Wonderland running from Mon 30 July - Fri 3 Aug at Rodborough School, Milford. Workshop for younger children runs in the same week from 9.30am-1pm with a presentation 1-1.45pm on Friday.

Contact Holly on 01252 319133 or Godalming@stagecoach.co.uk.

Stagecoach Liphook: Disney’s Aladdin Junior is from Mon 30 July - Fri 3 Aug 10am - 4.30pm for ages 7-18 years. Peter Pan for ages 4-6 is from Mon 30 July - Fri 3 Aug 10am - 1pm. At Liphook Infants School Mon - Thurs with the final performance at Haslemere Hall (Liphook Millennium Hall for Peter Pan) on the Friday. Book via: https:// www.stagecoach.co.uk/liphook.

Stagecoach Farnham: Summer Workshop: Mon 23- Fri 27 July at Farnham College. Little Performers is from 9.30am-12.30pm daily for 4-6 years - no experience necessary.

Beauty & the Beast is from 10am4pm daily for 7-18 years. Contact: 01252 216 277 or farnham@ stagecoach.co.uk https://www. stagecoach.co.uk/farnham.

Stagecoach Woking: Summer Workshop runs from Mon 30 July - Fri 3 Aug. 4-6 years old attend from 9.30am-12.30pm and 6-18 years old attend from 9.45am4pm. At Woking High School, Horsell. For more information and booking details visit: https://www. stagecoach.co.uk/woking.

Haslemere Performing Arts Summer School 2018 HPA’s Weekly Summer School takes place from 30 July - 3 Aug and 6-10 Aug. The children learn scripts, dance routines and songs then perform to an audience of parents, family and friends. The day runs from 10am - 2pm every day with a performance on Friday. For more details, email: haparts@aol.com.

Summer Holiday art workshops Watts Academy: Watts Summer School https://www.wattsgallery.org.uk/ Get a taster of Art School with artist Becci Kenning. Explore sculpture, ceramics, photography and painting in a relaxed creative environment.

Complete the week by curating an exhibition of your work. 11am-4pm.

For ages 13-16. Mon 23 - Fri 27 July.

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Summer Holiday computer Courses Spark4Kids Summer Coding Workshops These courses run during the week Mon 6 Aug - Fri 10 Aug in Guildford.

Tech 4 Little Kids (ages 5-7) - 2, 3 or 5 mornings Games Coding 4 Kids (ages 8+) - 2, 3 or 5 days HTML Intro 4 Kids (ages 8+) - 2 or 3 days Robotics 4 Kids (ages 8+) - 2 or 3 days Minecraft Modding 4 Kids (ages 10+) - 3 or 5 days MicroBit 4 Kids (ages 10+) - 2 or 3 days MicroPython 4 Kids (ages 11+) - 2, 3 or 5 days JavaScript 4 Kids (ages 11+) - 3 or 5 days Python 4 Kids (ages 11+) 3 or 5 days Spark4Kids Unity Intro 4 Kids (ages 12+) - 2 or 3 days Please visit https://www.spark4kids. com/ for details.

What’s On Cranleigh Arts Centre Peter Rabbit (PG) Thur 2 Aug 2pm. godalming Borough Hall Moana (PG) Thurs 9 Aug. 1.304pm. Free. Online booking advised: www.waverley.gov.uk/events/

children’s theatre CAMBERLEY THEATRE The Wind in the Willows Musical Tues 10 July 7pm. The CMA Juniors present this spectacular musical.

Claremont Landscape Garden Near Esher KT10 9JG 0344 249 1895 The Reluctant Dragon Fri 20 July 7pm. Quantum Theatre performs this tale by the author of The Wind in the Willows.

DORKING HALLS Dinosaur World Live Wed 25 - Thurs 26 July. Post-show Meet & Greet with the dinosaurs!

Teletubbies Live Wed 8 - Thurs 9 Aug.

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FARNHAM MALTINGS A Heart at Sea by Half A String Sun 1 July 2pm.· £8. Original songwriting and stunning visuals.

Age guidance 7+.

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club Thurs 12 July 11.30am-12.45pm. £11 (£12 on door). The comedy will include usual adult material, so there is a 12 month upper age limit.

Hatchlands Park Nr Guildford 01483 444334 Beauty and the Beast (PG) Sun 15 July 2.30pm. Enjoy Disney’s 2017 liveaction film of Beauty and the Beast.

G LIVE Pirate Family Rave Sat 14 July 2pm. For 0-8 years.

Dance together on a dance floor filled with bubbles, balloons, glitter and topped by the parachute dance!

Thumberlina Sat 28 July 2.30pm. Suitable 4-12s and their families.

Dinosuar World Live Fri 3 & Sat 4 Aug. Interactive new show for ages 3+.

Bing Live!

Fri 31 Aug & Sat 1 Sept. The perfect first theatre trip for pre-schoolers and their families.

Guildford Lido Open air cinema. Guests are welcome to enjoy an evening swim and slides from 7pm-8pm, before settling down for the films from 8.30pm (film start time is subject to natural light conditions and therefore may start later).

Finding Nemo (U) - Fri 17 Aug Pitch Perfect (12) - Sat 18 Aug

Farnham Maltings My Life as a Courgette (PG) Thurs 2 Aug 11am [subtitles], 2pm & 6pm.

Coco (PG) - Thurs 9 Aug 11am, 2pm & 6pm.

A Wrinkle in Time (PG) - Thurs 16 Aug 11am, 2pm [subtitles] & 6pm.

The Breadwinner (12A)- Thurs 23 Aug 11am, 2pm & 6pm.

The Big Knights (U) - Thurs 30 Aug 11am, 2pm & 6pm.

Buy an adult ticket to one of these films, and get a child’s ticket free.

Subsequent children are half price.

Aldershot Lido The Greatest Showman (PG) Thurs 12 July. Advance booking online advised: www. silentsummerscreenings.com.

Guildford Cathedral https://www.thelunacinema.com/ Paddington 2 (PG) Sun 19 Aug. Doors open 7.30pm, film 8.30pm.

Hatchlands Park Near Guildford Tel: 01483 444334 Peter Pan Wed 8 & Thu 9 Aug 6-8.30pm. Soar away to Neverland with this outdoor musical production of Peter Pan. The Princess and the Giant Thu 23 Aug 6-8pm. A colourful family show with music, puppetry and a cast of wonderful characters.

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London Road Recreation Ground Camberley Panto in the Park: Red Riding Hood Sat 28 July 1pm. Jam-packed with jokes and crammed full of colourful characters. Book tickets at: https:// www.camberleytheatre.co.uk/ Morden Hall Park 0344 249 1895 Outdoor Family Theatre: The Wind in the Willows Fri 3 Aug-Mon 6 Aug. These magical performances will have you up on your feet as you follow the actors as they travel through the rose garden on their adventures.

NEW VICTORIA THEATRE Teletubbies Live!

Wed 25 - Thurs 26 July 10am & 1pm.

War Horse Wed 1 - Sat 18 Aug. PRINCES HALL Raver Tots X Garage Nation Sun 22 July 2pm & 4pm. A family rave with dancing, face painting, UV lights, bubbles and giant parachutes.

The Gruffalo’s Child Sat 1 - Sun 2 Sept. For ages 3+.

Rhoda McGaw Theatre Cats The Musical Fri 24 – Sat 25 Aug. Presented by The Dynamic Biz Youth Theatre.

Winkworth Arboretum Outdoor Theatre: Treasure Island Sat 4 & Sun 5 Aug. 2.30pm. The glade at Winkworth is the perfect setting for this lively new adaptation of Treasure Island. Try some swashbuckling activities before the show.

YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE Puss in Boots Sat 14 July 2.30pm. For ages 4-12.

This production will take place in The Riverview Restaurant.

for adults Baby First Aid Course From the NCT, run in partnership with the British Red Cross. 16th July at St John’s Memorial Hall, Woking.

7-9.30pm. Open to all - you don’t need to be an NCT member. £25 for an individual or £45 for a couple. See https://www.nct.org.uk/branches/ knaphill-brookwood-chob for further details and booking.

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Paultons is also home to the world’s first and UK exclusive Peppa Pig World (admission included) For more information, visit www.paultonspark.co.uk TO ENTER

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