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News and Views Your Home - advice on extending your home Parenting - raising confident girls Independent Schools Summer Holiday Camps & Workshops - lots of great camps and courses for the summer holidays

14-23 What’s On

There are so many great days out to enjoy in our What’s on listings - local village fetes and fantastic events like The Surrey County Show and The Cranleigh Show. There are also loads of workshops and activities for children especially during half term and if you have younger ones there are lots of lovely events listed for this age group too.

We have our Summer Holiday Camps & Workshops feature where we give you great ideas of things you can book up to keep kids entertained all summer long.

Sarah Hatch, Editor Next issue: July/Aug issue. Ad booking deadline: 22nd May. Over 24,000 copies are delivered to local families. For more information about advertising call Sarah on 01737 558898 or email editor@FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk.

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GoFest 2016 is actively seeking exhibitors and sponsors now! The family-friendly festival represents a fantastic opportunity for brands and companies who want to spread the word about the benefits of exercise. CEO Paul Farris said: “It’s an incredibly exciting time and we owe a great deal to our commercial and coaching partners from 2015, many of whom, are partnering with us again this time. GoFest also represents an outstanding opportunity to showcase brands and sell/promote products to thousands of families interested in getting more into healthy lifestyles, particularly during a year which features the Rio Olympics and Euro Football Finals.”

GoFest Guildford is on the middle weekend of the Olympics, August 13th and 14th at Surrey Sports Park, Guildford. To book your space or sponsorship package at GoFest 2016, call Paul on 01483 497065 or 0777 4629242 or email paul.farris@gofest.co.uk or amelia.duncan@gofest.co.uk.

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You should be: enthusiastic and knowledgeable about what's on locally for families, online savvy and a regular user of Facebook and Twitter, able to write great articles which capture the imagination of local families, have good networking, sales and communication skills, and confidence when speaking to customers/the public, a motivated self-starter who takes ownership and pride in your work.

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I am seeking Mums to work part-time from home, without compromising current working or family commitments.

Would you like: • Extra Income • To own your own business • Meet new people • Achieve your full potential • Work from home • Have family friendly working hours

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Bright Horizons are excited to announce that they are opening a brand new Day Nursery and Preschool in Woking! The nursery will offer five individual home bases, each tailored to the children’s different age groups. There will also be two natural external play spaces where the children can flourish and explore while building a lifelong love of learning. The nursery will be located just a five minute walk from Woking train station, offering excellent transport links into central London.

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Bright Horizons is trusted to provide children and families with naturally inspiring and exceptional care and education for the early years. They invest time, focus and resources into creating specially designed nurseries that provide rich learning and play environments, empowering children to be happy and confident with a love of learning and prepared for school.

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After successfully running in Berkshire for 9 years, Artspiration is now opening its branches in Surrey. They provide age specific Drawing and Painting lessons for children, many of whose portfolios have won various scholarships and awards.

The well measured servings of inspiration, instruction and exploration opportunities that the children receive soon start guiding the children in their own self discovered paths. Their lessons are not limited to be an end in themselves, they are designed to extend beyond the classroom and open up inventiveness that keeps instilling self learning in the long run.

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The Cheese and Chilli Festival is coming to Guildford The amazing Cheese and Chilli Festival is coming to Shalford Park, Guildford this Summer! The event will see cheese and chillies from around the world brought to you along with amazing arts and craft stalls selling great and authentic products. Whilst the event has an obvious focus on cheese and chilli, there will be something for everyone and is a great family day out with free activities for children and adults along with fun rides, treasure hunts, falconry displays, magic shows, Punch & Judy and more.

If that wasn’t enough, there will be a fantastic Beer Festival all weekend from the local microbrewery, Downton Brewery and live music from many local acts.

It will be on the weekend of 23 and 24 July. Advance tickets: Adult ÂŁ5, children free. Please see cheeseandchillifestival.com/guildford for details.

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Well, if you need more space, you have two choices. Either to move or alter/extend your existing property.

According to the Planning & Design Service, it is the latter that many people prefer. Simon comments “moving is costly and time consuming. Good design can add space and value to your home as a long term investment.

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There are stamp duty calculators online to help you calculate how much you would pay to move. Also, if you want to stay in the same area so you don’t have to move schools or find a new nursery, it is not easy finding exactly what you want so often the easiest option is to create it from your existing house”.

So, if this is the option you want to go for, we asked Simon where should you start?

“I would advise talking to an Architectural company with planning policy experience, they can advise you from the beginning, find out exactly what you want and take you through the complete planning and design process.

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Secondly, after the building has been measured and the design agreed with the client, they will then draw up plans.

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Trusted builders that have long track records can be recommended for each project if required.”

The planning & Design Service is based in Godalming. Simon Collins prepares architectural drawings for extensions, alterations and new build. He can be contacted on 01483 417555, 07818 014357 or visit www.architecturesurrey.co.uk.

Area, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or in a listed building, different rules will apply, but your planning & design consultant can advise you on this but remember, if your friend was able to do something to their house, it doesn’t mean you necessarily will be able to do something similar to yours.

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Girls sometimes say at this age and stage that they were ‘left out,’ or that someone else was unkind. This may be the case but it helps your daughter if she is able to recognise that her own behaviour can make her more or less approachable. Eye contact and a smile can go a very long way.

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Girls have more extra-curricular options than ever before. If your daughter wants to do gymnastics, sing in a choir, play chess or play netball, give her a chance to give it a go and find out what she’s capable of. Avoid deciding which sports or interests are right for her – she will increasingly be able to know this for herself.

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Welcome to Woking Gymnastics Club! Our classes cater for all abilities from crawlers to adults in a range of disciplines. Take a look at our website for our pre-school, gymnastics for all and adult‛s timetable as well as our upcoming holiday courses.

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Independent Schools Please contact a school to see if you need to register for their open day event.

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Aldro School, Shackleford 01483 409020

Sat 7 May 11am-12.30pm. Boys 7-13 years.

Alton Convent School, 01420 82070

Sat 21 May 10am-1pm.

Mixed 6 mths-11 yrs, Girls 11-18 yrs.

Amesbury School, Hindhead 01428 604322

Thurs 12 May 10am-12pm.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Barfield School, Runfold 01252 782271

Sat 14 May 9.30am. Mixed 2-13 years.

Barrow Hills School, Witley 01428 683639

Fri 17 June.

Mixed 2-13 years

Belmont Preparatory School Holmbury St Mary 01306 730852

Please contact the school.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Coworth Flexlands School, Chobham 01276 855707

Please contact the school.

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

Cranleigh Prep School 01483 542051

Please contact the school. Mixed 7-13 years.

Cranmore School, West Horsley 01483 280340

Fri 23 Sept, Sat 24 Sept. Mixed 2 ½ - 13 years.

Duke of Kent School, Ewhurst 01483 277313

Please contact the school. Mixed 3-16 years.

Edgeborough, Frensham 01252 792495

Please contact the school. Mixed 2-13 years.

Frensham Heights, Rowledge 01252 792561

Sat 7 May 9.30am. Mixed 3-18 years.

Farlington School, Horsham 01403 254967

Please contact the school.

Boys 3-4 years, Girls 3-18 years.

Glenesk School, E Horsley 01483 282329

Thurs 26 May 10am. Mixed 2-7 years.

Greenfield School, Woking 01483 772525

Fri 6 May 10am-12pm. Mixed 3-11 years.

Guildford High School, Guildford 01483 543853 Girls 4-18 years.

Junior School: Wed 4 May, Tues 7 June 10am.

Senior School: Thurs 5 May, Thurs 9 June 10am.

Halstead Prep School, Woking 01483 772682

Please contact the school. Girls 3-11 years.

Haslemere Prep School, Haslemere 01428 642350

Please contact the school.

Boys from the term they turn 3-13 years, Girls from the term they turn 3 up to 4 yrs.

Highfield and Brookham School, Liphook 01428 728000 Mixed 3-13 years.

Brookham (ages 3-7) Fri 6 May 9.30-11.30am.

Highfield Prep School (ages 8-13) Sat 7 May 9.30am-12pm.

Hoe Bridge School, Woking 01483 760018

Please contact the school. Mixed 2 ½-13 years.

International School of London Woking 01483 750409 admissions@islsurrey.org

Every day is an open day at ISL Surrey.

Booking essential.

Mixed 2-18 years.

King Edward’s Witley 01428 686700

Sat 14 May, Thurs 23 June.

Mixed 11-18 Day and Boarding

Lanesborough School, Guildford 01483 880650

Please contact the school. Boys 3-13 years.

Longacre School, Shamley Green 01483 893225

Please contact the school. Mixed 2 ½-11 years.

Lyndhurst School, Camberley 01276 22895

Please contact the school. Mixed 3-11 years.

Manor House School, Bookham 01372 457077

Please contact the school. Girls 2-16 years.

Moon Hall School, Holmbury St Mary 01306 731464

Please contact the school.

Specialist school for dyslexic children.

Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick 01403 822391

Tues 10 May 9.30am-12pm. Mixed 2-13 years.

Ripley Court, Ripley 01483 225217

Please contact the school. Mixed 3-13 years.

The Royal School, Haslemere/Hindhead 01428 603052

Sat 11 June (Hindhead site).

Girls 6 wks-18 yrs, Boys 6 wks-11 years.

Rydes Hill School, Guildford 01483 563160

Please contact the school.

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

St Andrews School, Horsell 01483 760943

Fri 13 May 9-11am. Mixed 3-13 years.

St Catherine’s School, Bramley 01483 899665

Prep School: Thurs 28 April (reception entry only), Fri 10 June. Girls 4-18 years.

St Edmund’s School, Hindhead 01428 609875

Sat 14 May 10am-12pm.Mixed 2-16 years.

St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551

Fri 29 April 10.30am-12pm.

Boys 2-7 years, Girls 2-11 years.

St Ives School, Haslemere 01428 643734 Girls 2-11 years, Boys 2-4 years

Early Years: Nursery & Reception Thurs 26 May 9.30-11am.

St Nicholas’ School, Fleet 01252 850121

Thurs 12 May 6-8pm.

Boys 3-7 years, Girls 3-16 years.

St Teresa’s Effingham 01372 452 037

Fri 6 May 10am-12.30pm. Girls 2-18 years.

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

Jnr School: Fri 29 April, Tues 14 June 9.15-11am.

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At Farlington we educate for confidence; our girls are happy, successful individuals.

To arrange a personal visit at a mutually convenient time, please contact our Registrar, Mrs Sue Apps, on 01403 282 573 or by email on registrar@farlingtonschool.net.

www.farlingtonschool.net Independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18 with a co-educational Nursery

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Independent Schools Day, full & weekly boarding GSA School 900 girls 4-18 years Founded 1885

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Child-Centred Education from Age 2-18

PREP SCHOOL

• Magic Tree Nursery • Full day Early Years Programme • International Primary Curriculum • French & Spanish from age 3

OPEN MORNINGS Thursday 28th April

• Mother Tongue enrichment programme • IB offered from age 16-18

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Friday 10th June 01483 750 409 admissions@islsurrey.org

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Brookham Open Morning

Boys 2—7 • Girls 2—11

Friday 6th May 9.30am – 11.30am

Highfield Open Morning

Tel: 01483 416551 • @StHilarysSchool

Saturday 7th May 9.30am – 12noon

For more information please call 01428 728000 or visit our website www.highfieldschool.org.uk

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Theatrebugs Summer Holiday Workshops - Princess Rainbow’s Birthday. Help Squeaker the Mouse, the Flower Fairies and the Super Superheroes get their present to Princess Rainbow before the grumpy goblins spot them! Suitable for 3.5 - 7 year olds. 5 fun filled days of acting, singing, dancing, dressing up and arts & crafts before hitting the stage!

The Sayers Croft Trust are delighted to be running fantastic summer holiday activities for children of all ages and abilities. Join them for exciting activity days including caving, climbing, bushcraft, pond dipping, archery, campfires, ropes courses, nature trails, raft building and swimming! Activity days for individuals and for families to enjoy together will be available to book soon. For more details keep an eye on their website www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk/events or contact Jenny on 01483 275 990.

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Surrey Sports Park’s popular Summer Holiday Junior Camps will return this summer as part of their Summer of Sport 2016, giving your children the chance to have fun and stay active during the school holidays!

Led by their professional coaches, camps include tennis, squash, netball with Surrey Storm, basketball with Surrey Scorchers, badminton with Surrey Smashers, swimming and climbing.

For more information, visit surreysportspark. co.uk or call 01483 689111.

Daniel Hall Farnham: 25-29 July 9am-12pm United Reform Church Godalming: 25-29 July 1.30-4.30pm and 1-5 August 1.30-4.30pm.

Oatlands Village Hall Weybridge: 8-12 August 1.30-4.30pm. ÂŁ125; places limited; early booking advised.

15% early bug discount*, 10% sibling discount*. *TsCs apply – see website for details. Book online: www.theatrebugs.co.uk/surrey.html.

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Stagecoach Godalming: Workshop runs from Mon 1 - Fri 5 August at Rodborough School, Milford. Earlies (3.5-6yrs): 'The Little Mermaid' is from 9.30-1pm, with a presentation at 1pm on the Friday. Main school (6-18yrs): 'Annie' is from 10-4pm with a show at 6pm on the Friday. To book please email: godalming@stagecoach.co.uk.

Stagecoach Guildford: Workshop runs from Mon 8- Fri 12 August at George Abbot School, Guildford. Earlies (4-6yrs): Little Stars 9.30am-12.30pm with a presentation at 11.30am on the Friday. Main school (6-18yrs): Main school Performers 10-4pm with a show at 5pm on the Friday. For further information or to book your child’s place, please call Daniela on 01243 585766 or email Guildford@stagecoach.co.uk.

Stagecoach Farnham: Workshop runs from Mon 25 - Fri 29 July at Farnham College, Morley Road, Farnham. ‘Matilda'- A Show in a Week. 10am- 4pm daily for ages 6-18 years. ÂŁ175. Children are split into age related groups and work towards a performance for family and friends on the final day of the course.

'Little Performers' 9.30am-12.30pm daily for 4-6 year olds ÂŁ125. To book call 01252 216277 or email: farnham@stagecoach.co.uk.

Stagecoach Liphook: ‘Little Monsters’ workshop runs from Mon 25 - Fri 29 July 9.30am-12.30pm daily, open to all 4-6 year olds. ‘Addams Fiasco’ runs from Mon 25 - Fri 29 July 10am-4.30pm daily for ages 7-18 years. Please contact Leanne on 01425 470934.

Stagecoach Woking: Summer Holiday Workshop runs from Mon 25 July - Fri 29 July. Early Stages (4-6 yrs) is from 9.30am-12.30pm with a performance on Friday at 12pm and is ÂŁ105. Main Stages (6-18 yrs) is from 9.45am - 4pm with a performance on Friday at 3pm and is ÂŁ145. Sibling discounts available. Please book by visiting www.stagecoach.co.uk/woking/ holiday-workshops.

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Wild Learning

Three Peaks Barfield is an award winning outdoor pursuits company based in Farnham. Awarded “Outstanding” by Ofsted, Three Peaks is part of Barfield School and makes full use of the 12 acre grounds and school facilities.

Three Peaks Barfield offer Holiday Clubs for children aged 4-13 years and these are open to both pupils and non-pupils. The centre also runs Birthday Parties, a Swimming School, Sports Courses and activity programmes for Youth and Corporate Groups. For more details call 0700 393 2610 or visit www.3pks.co.uk.

Have fun in the woods this summer with Wild Learning Holiday Clubs! Adventures run in Esher, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford, Dorking, Sheen, Crawley and Wimbledon in May half term and on various dates throughout the summer holidays.

For ages 5-12. 10.15am-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 www.wild-learning.net.

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Dynamic Performing Arts - Holiday Stars

GSYP Summer Workshops. Have fun learning a performance in a week!

All prices includes tickets for the final performance: Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids from Mon 25 – Fri 29 July 9am-12.30pm (performance at 12.30pm on Friday). £120, siblings £100. For ages 4-8.

The Pirates of Penzance Jr is from Mon 25- Fri 29 July 10am-5pm (performance at 5.30pm on Friday). £170, siblings £150. For ages 8-16.

Disney’s The Aristocats Kids is from Mon 8 - Fri 12 August 9am-12.30pm (performance at 12.30pm on Friday). £120, siblings £100. For ages 4-8.

Guys and Dolls Jr is on Mon 8 - Fri 12 August 10am-5pm (performance at 5.30pm on Friday). £170, siblings £150. For ages 8-16.

Please call 01483 444789 to reserve your space.

Come join Dynamic Performing Arts this summer. Whether your little one wants to be a fairy, pirate, princess or anything in-between, the different themed workshops are guaranteed to take your little one on a magical adventure. The half and full day workshops for 3 - 12 year olds will include: dance, drama, arts and crafts, singing, outside games and dressing up. Workshops will be on offer between 25th - 29th July in Worplesdon, Burpham and Farnham. Limited spaces available please visit: www.dynamicperformingarts.co.uk, email: camps@ dynamicperformingarts.co.uk or call: 07766 077043.

Pirate School: Little Oaks Pre-School

Summer Golf Coaching for Kids

Little Oaks Pre-school, Frimley is running its popular holiday club again this year with a pirate theme, for children aged 2 1/2 - 5. They can enjoy a safe and happy play environment in the pre-school facility, with care and attention from the fully trained and dedicated staff. It will be held every week day from Monday 25th July to Friday 5th August, please do get in touch for more information. holidayclub@littleoaksfrimley.co.uk 01276 708 952 www.littleoaksfrimley.co.uk

Blacknest Golf Club based just outside of Farnham, offers fun golf coaching for children aged 7 to 12. During School Holidays, day camps are available covering chipping, putting and full swing; all taught by PGA Professionals on the Driving Range and Academy Course.

Blacknest have sessions running during the Summer Holidays on 26th/27th July, 9th/10th August and 23rd/24th August. Visit their website for further information www.blacknestgolf.co.uk.

Sporty Kidz Sporty Kidz are running their popular Summer Holiday Camp at St John’s Village Memorial Hall, St John’s Lye, St John’s, Woking from Monday 25th July - Friday 19th August. The camp runs from 9-3pm and is for children aged 3-12 years. Book before 4/7 for the Early Bird Special of just £20 a day! Sporty Kidz accept childcare vouchers, offers a 10% sibling discount and half day options.

Their professional sports coaches 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 information please see www.SportyKidz.co.uk, e-mail: info@SportyKidz.co.uk or call 07751 228196.

Guildford Spectrum Xtreme Activate is Guildford Spectrum’s fun packed holiday camp that will entertain your children throughout school holidays. These exciting holiday camps are split into two different age groups (5-8s and 9-12s) and offer activities such as ice skating, bowling, swimming (for 9yrs+), soft play, trampolining and arts and crafts. 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.

Haslemere Performing Arts - Summer School 2016 HPA’s Weekly Summer School takes place July 25th to 29th and August 1st to 5th. For those who haven’t attended one of their summer schools, it’s a lot of fun!

Previous productions include Oliver!, Wicked, High School Musical, Hairspray, Bugsy Malone and Annie. 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.

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Super Camps

Artspiration will be offering a 4 day workshop - Art Scout Juniors for ages 5- 12yrs packed with art and craft this summer in Guildford.

Children will get to work with mosaics, print making, mod roc, plaster casting, pencil shading, water colours, soft pastels etc. These workshops are led by Artspiration teachers who are all professional artists and also well experienced with working with children. For more details please visit www.artspiration. co.uk or contact info@artspiration. co.uk or call 01628 634418.

Their Multi-Activity Camps offer an exciting programme featuring more than 40 sports, arts & crafts for children aged 4-14. The fun-packed schedule of six daily activities ensures variety and enjoyment, with a good mix of outdoor sports to get hearts pumping, and indoor activities such as clay modelling and facepainting. They have received yet another ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating in 2016. Multi-Activity Camps will be running at Christ’s College Guildford from 25 July - 26 August (week days only). Also on offer will be A Passion For .... Food which runs from 25 July - 12 Aug (weekdays only ) and A Passion For ... Super Science which runs from 18 Aug - 19 Aug. For more information see www.supercamps.co.uk or call 01235 467300.

Mavericks Martial Arts

MultiSports

This Summer Mavericks Martial Arts are running a Holiday Camp for kids aged between 5 - 12 yrs old. The days will consist of Martial Arts and games keeping kids entertained in a fun and safe environment! £35 per day for members, £40 per day for non members, weekly price £130 (£150 for non members) including one set of foam nun-chucks! The camps run 9.30am-3.30pm Mon 25 Fri 29 July and Mon 1 - Fri 5 August. For bookings or more information call 01483 568455 or e-mail mavericksacademies@outlook.com.

1 Ward Street, Guildford, GU1 4LH www.mavericksacademies.com.

MultiSports Woking & MultiSports Guildford will be running their Summer Holiday Camps from Mon 25 July - Fri 29 July. The 1 week course is suitable for boys and girls of all abilities, with half days (9.30am-12.30pm) for 4 & 5 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. Both clubs are OFSTED registered and accept Childcare Vouchers. No previous experience necessary, and applicants do not have to be regular MultiSports students. MultiSports Guildford offer their Little Sporties sessions (half days) to 4-6 year olds.

For more information or to book your child’s place contact: Multisports Woking on 0844 3350450 and MultiSports Guildford on 0844 8009096. www.themultisportsgroup.co.uk.

Woking Gymnastics Club

Barracudas

Synergy Dance

Woking Gymnastics Club’s summer holiday courses give gymnasts a chance to develop their skills in an enjoyable and relaxed environment.

There are courses to suit all levels, from the complete beginners to more experienced gymnasts. These courses take full advantage of their purpose built facility and promise to deliver fun and safe gymnastics from their enthusiastic and fully qualified team of CRB checked coaches.

The summer holiday courses include playgym, general gymnastics, freestyle and cheerleading classes. www.wokinggymnastics.co.uk.

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.

Synergy Dance® summer workshops and camps will be running in Guildford, Godalming and Cranleigh at Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex, Cranleigh Golf Club and Charterhouse Club to popular themes, Star Wars & Frozen. In addition, Synergy are running workshops at Kings College School, Guildford, for the Fun in the School Holidays (FISH) activity scheme. These workshops will light up your day with a Glow in the Dark theme to Break Dance & Street moves.

For more information on dates, times and age range contact: info@ synergydance.co.uk, http://synergydance.co.uk

You can book either individual days or full weeks at the camps, which are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.

They are Ofsted registered. Camps run in Farnham, Godalming, Ripley, Woking, Cobham and new for 2016 Egham. Please visit www.barracudas. co.uk for more information.

Summer Rose Performing Arts Summer School Join them for a week of summer fun, during the holidays, whether it’s for the whole week or just for a day.

The week will include lots of dancing (obviously!), musical theatre, arts & crafts and much more, and also working towards a show at the end of the week. For ages 4-12 years. Please get in touch for more information and to reserve your space! Also offering discount for siblings, the more the merrier! Contact Summer on 07920 101282 or email: summer@summerroseperformingarts.co.uk.

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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. Their 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. www.gymnasticsfactory.co.uk.

Summer Holiday Camps & Workshops Three Three Peaks Peaks Barfield Barfield pirate school

Little Oaks Pre-school, Frimley is running its popular holiday club again this year for children aged 2 years 6 months to 4 years 11 months. They can enjoy a safe and happy play environment in our pre-school facility, with care and attention from our fully trained and dedicated staff.

Every week day from Monday 25th July to Friday 5th August.

Children will become real pirates, learn how to follow treasure maps, sail our pirate galleon and have lots of exciting adventures searching for lost treasure!

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Sunday 1 May Running Day The Great Cockcrow Railway Hardwick Lane, Lyne, Chertsey KT16 0AD 01932 565474 Miniature train rides for ages 2+. 1-4pm.

Running Day Mizens Railway, Barrs Lane Knaphill, Woking GU21 2JW 2-5pm.

Miniature train rides for ages 1+.

Running Day Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Rd, Frimley Green GU16 6HT Miniature trains will be running. 11am-5pm.

Try Geocaching, Shalford Mill Shalford, Guildford GU4 8BS 01483 561389 Borrow a GPS and follow a trail (2 mile circular walk). 11am4pm. Admission + £1.50 for trail.

Monday 2 May Chobham Carnival Chobham Recreation Ground Station Rd, Chobham Stunt shows, Punch & Judy, falconry displays and magic. Plus there’s stalls, rides, fairground, refreshments and more.

Procession leaves Chobham Rugby Club at 11.30am.

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Woking Leisure Centre Woking Park Kingfield Road Woking GU22 9BA

www.pemaima.co.uk Down Your Wey Day Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 Meet some of the groups who study and promote river wildlife, plus craft workshops, children’s activities and willow-weaving. 11am-5pm.

Admission + £2.50 for activities.

Pony Magic, Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 Children are led on a 3-5 minute pony ride, for 2-11 year olds. 124pm. Admission + £3 per ride.

May Fayre, Shalford Park Shalford Road, Guildford GU4 8BL Children’s amusements & fair, classic car show, tug of war, food & bar, monster car boot, David Seaman sheep dogs, fun dog show and food.

Have a go Archery Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 For ages 6+. Try your hand with a bow and arrow. 11am-3pm.

Admission + £2 for 6 arrows.

Have a go Archery Hatchlands Park

www.basingstokefestival.co.uk Emergency Services Day Brooklands Museum Brooklands Rd, Weybridge KT13 0QN An impressive line-up of display vehicles. Fireman Sam will make appearances through the day.

Reptiles of Rodborough Rodborough Common. 10.30am1pm. A walk across the heathland, focusing on native reptiles species and their habitat. Distance 2 miles.

Adult £4, child £1. Please book: jamel.guenioui@surreywt.org.uk or call 07817166730.

May Fayre Jacobs Well Village Hall Jacobs Well Rd, Jacobs Well, GU4 7PD jwra.org Lots of stalls, bouncy castle, roundabouts, balloon animals, refreshments and more. 2.30-5pm.

Ottershaw Mayfair Ottershaw Memorial Fields Foxhills Road, Ottershaw, KT16 0NQ Stalls, refreshments, entertainment and lots more family fun.

Send Scouts May Day Fair Send Recreation Ground Sandy Lane, Send GU23 7EY 12.305pm. Refreshments, dog show, pony rides, games and lots of stalls.

Teddy Bear Picnic Felday Rd, Abinger Hammer, RH5 6QX Stalls and attractions, refreshments including barbeque, home-made teas and a Pimm’s stall. Teddy bear fancy dress classes (theme this year: Emerald City from the Wizard of Oz), a coconut shie, the pooh stick championship and duck racing, face painting, pony rides, bouncy castle, tombolas, children’s arts & crafts and more. Remember to bring your teddy! 12-4pm. Free entry, parking £2.50.

Haslemere Charter Fair Haslemere Town Centre Stalls, fairground rides, animals and more! 1-5pm.

Wednesday 4 May International Firefighters Day Busy Bees Nursery 50 Cavell Way, Knaphill Woking GU21 2TJ 01483 256739 2.30-4pm.

There will be themed arts & crafts, you can meet firefighters and look inside the fire engine. For parents with children under 5 - everyone welcome. No booking needed, just come along.

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What’s On Diary Wednesday 4 May CONT. Mini-Make! Portraits Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ 01483 810235 See portraits painted by G F Watts before playing games and singing sounds around different body parts. Have fun drawing big body outlines as the start of your own creative portrait. For ages 2-5 with an adult.

Pre-booking required. 10-11am. £4.

Saturday 7 May A Village at War The Rural Life Centre Reeds Road, Tilford GU10 2DL 01252 795571 Re-enactors transform the museum with the sights and sounds of a village ‘somewhere in England’ during WWII. Included in admission.

Barmy Bookmarks Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Make a special woven bookmark using all sorts of materials. For 5-11 years. Booking advised. 10.3012pm. Mem £5, non-mem £7.

Forever Young Family Crafts: Printing, The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 For ages 3+ with an adult. £3 per person. Please pre-book to avoid disappointment. 10.30am-12.30pm.

Animal Safari Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Come on a safari of the gallery to spot the different animals and then do some amazing animal activities For under 5s with an adult. No booking needed. 1.302.30pm. Adult £1, child £2.

Saturday 14 May Compton Fete Compton Village Green The Street, Compton, GU3 1JQ A traditional fete with stalls, sideshows, refreshments and loads more for all the family. 12-4.30pm.

Watts Academy Workshop: Landscape Painting Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, 01483 810235 For ages 11-16. Join professional artists and designers to learn creative skills. Stretch your own canvas, paint outdoors in the woodlands and experiment with different materials to create your own landscape paintings. Please prebook. 10.30am-4pm. £15.

Watts Academy Workshop: Landscape Painting

Spinning Paper Air Balloons Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey KT16 8AT 01932 565764 Free family craft activities. Drop-in 1.30-3.30pm.

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Sunday 15 May

Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on 1 May.

Public Open Afternoon, Guildford Model Engineering Society London Road, Guildford Train rides are available on both the ground level and raised tracks. 2-5pm.

Tickets are £1.50 each or £5 for five.

A Village at War, The Rural Life Centre See listing on 7 May. Try Geocaching, Shalford Mill See listing on 1 May.

Tuesday 10 May Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Stories and hands-on creative fun. For under 5s with an adult.

Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at Reception from 10.30am on the day.

11-11.40am. Suggested donation £2.

Friday 20 May

Toddler Tuesdays - The Wheels on the Bus, Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Free drop-in craft session for under 5s with an adult. 10.30am-12pm.

50p suggested donation.

The Camberley Market Street Festival, Camberley Town Centre A day of street food, farmers’ markets, live local musicians, street theatre and free activities for the kids. 10am-4pm.

Friday 13 May

Family & Friends of Mytchett Primary School May Fair Mytchett Primary School Hamesmoor Rd, Mytchett GU16 6JB A fun filled afternoon for all the family. Games, stalls, craft and pocket money stalls, bouncy castle, face painting, BBQ, bar and more.

Painting for Under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Please pre-book. For under 5s with an adult. 11-11.45am. £3 per child, adult free.

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Museum Monkeys Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 9.30-11am. Join Charlie the Chimp for singing, stories and crafts.

For under 5s. Please pre-book.

Saturday 21 May

Please double check event with organiser to avoid disappointment.

Bramley Village Fete Gosden Common Bramley, Guildford GU5 0AH Lots of family fun. 12-4pm.

Wood Street Infant School May Fair, Wood Street Infant School Oak Hill, Wood Street Village, Guildford , GU3 3DA Stalls, crafts, games, rides, ice creams and a BBQ. Free entry. 1-3pm.

Saturday 28 May Glorious Gardens Family Day G Live London Rd, Guildford, 0844 7701797 Workshops, activities and shows all themed around Gardens. Most activities are free. No tickets needed except tickets are need for the showing of Grass. Call 01483 369350 for further information. 10am-4pm.

May Fair, Holy Trinity CofE Mad Mapping Primary School Surrey Heath Museum Benner Lane, West End, Woking Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 12-3.30pm. Children will love the Play time around the museum mega slide and giant assault course and themed craft activity to take and there will be plenty of pocket home. For under 5s, older children money stalls (traditional fair games, welcome too. No need to book. toys, face painting). Feast on Drop in anytime from 10.30amMinicrafts, Make!

Portraits locally sourced BBQ food 10-11am, and visit £4, recommended 12pm. 50p suggested Wednesday 4 May, for donation. ages the & Pimmsmust pop upbe bar.

Entry 2-5Beer (children accompanied by an adult) Sat 28 May to Sun 5 June Adult £1, children free.

Term Trail Explore the and themesChildren’s through Half touch objects, Sunday 22 galleries May

Winkworth Arboretum and sounds and smells, games, stories, songs, challenges Running Day, Mizens Hascombe Rd, Godalming GU8 craft activities.

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by G F Watts See listingplaying on 1 May.games and singing 4ADsounds 01483 208477 10am-4pm. before around different Admission + 50p foras trail. body parts. Have fun drawing big body outlines the Try Geocaching, Shalford Mill start of your own creative portrait.

See listing on 1 May. May Half Term and Budding Gardeners, RHS Garden Wisley Mon May - Fri 3 June Landscape Watts23 Academy Workshop: Painting Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 part of the11-16 RHS Campaign for SaturdayMay-hem 14 May, 10.30am-4pm, As £15, ages Half-term School Gardening, local schools will Hatchlands Park build their minicreative show garden, Join professional toown learn East Clandon, Guildford artists GU4 7RTand designers to beof judged by the garden’s curator. skills222482 and pick up inside knowledge the creative 01483 Get outside and get The gardens will be on show until messy with activities and crafts frompainting industries.

Experiment with landscapes.

See the 5 June and there will alsohow be theG the 50 things topaintings do before you’re landscape in the collections and discover chance for the public to vote for 11¾ list. 11am-4pm.

Admission £2 F Watts was inspired by + Surrey’s natural beauty.

Learn to their favourite. During May half per child for activities. stretch your own canvas, paint outdoors in the woodlands term, bring the family for scoutingand experiment with different materials to create your Tuesday 24 May themed activities with an interactive own landscape paintings. orienteering trail around the garden.

Storytelling for Under 5s Included in admission.

The Lightbox See listing on 10 May. Spectacular Half Term Marie Spartali Stillman: Poetry inSpring Beauty Friday 27 May Bocketts Farm Park Wednesday 11 May, 7-8pm, £10, all ages welcome Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead And After That He Ate Them!

KT22 9BS 01372 363764 Enjoy a Haslemere Educational Museum Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village’s Brice Curator Dr Nicholas great day out this half term with a 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Tromans hosts exhibition co-curators Jan Marsh and full packed programme of events Find out all about different Margaretta Frederick to discuss and forgotten women artists. lots of animals to meet. Birds of invertebrates through local artist Prey Flying Demonstrations (Tues Leon Hill’s fun book and then look - Fri only) plus lots of friendly farm in the garden to see what you can animals to meet including gorgeous find. For under 5s with an adult, no baby goat kids and lambs. The booking necessary.

10.30-11.30am.

Curator Breakfast Tour huge indoor play barns with giant Adult £1, child £2.

Thursday 5 May, 10.00-11.30am, £15, Includes refreshments astroslide and trampolines, along Watts at Dusk - Pre-Raphaelite with the young drivers tractor area Discover the gallery in a new light withthere ourisBreakfast Watts Gallery means plenty to do indoors.

Tours, taking place before the gallery is open to can theenjoy Down Lane, Compton 01483 Outdoors, children public.Step In ainto small group, discuss the works intimately 810235 the enchanting sandpits, slides, pedal go-karts, world Spartali Stillman. with of anMarie expert guide and learn more about play trails and curating 2 jumping pillows.

Enjoy an evening of wandering the historic spaces of the Artists’Plus, Village.

Thisthe is new the Treehouse don’t miss poets and opportunity roaming minstrels. perfect to gain insight intooutdoor the temporary Towers adventure play!

Become your with own work of art access With a full programme of activities exhibition exclusive to the gallery, followed by by donning a costume andaward-winning posing including rides, tractor rides, refreshments in the Tea pony Shop. as your favourite Pre-Raphaelite goat milking, pig racing and gold masterpiece. 2 for 1 admission, Kids panning it’s a great day out!

Walking Tour: The Architecture of the Artists’ Village go Free. 5pm-9pm.

25 May, 2-3.30pm, £6, all ages welcome

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Learn more about the Artists’ Village Arts & Crafts architecture by visiting the Pottery Building, a space created for Mary Watts’ Compton Pottery, the historic Gallery, the intricate and detailed Chapel and the artists’ house on the hill, Limnerslease, designed by Sir Ernest George.

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What’s On Diary Sat 28 May to Sun 5 June CONTINUED Half Term Shoe Trail Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9JG Esher. 01372 467806 10am–5pm.

Learn about what our ancestors chose to wear on their feet.

Admission + 50p per trail. From Tue 31 May - Fri 3 June there will be Children’s craft workshops from 10.30am-12.30pm (included in admission).

Edwardian Explorer Trail Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham, nr Dorking 01372 452048 10am-3.30pm. Collect an ‘Edwardian Survival Guidebook’ from the Shepherd’s Hut then visit any of the survival points on the map to try your hand at the different techniques, from den building to camouflage and water purifying.

Admission + £2 per child.

Tiger Tales, Marwell Zoo Meet and find out more about the Amur tigers and learn how they spend their days, what their favourite foods are and how tigers survive in the wild. Take part in the tiger themed trail. Listen to the tiger talk, pick up your free sticker from the info hut and have your face painted.

Wiggly Week, Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane,Wisborough Green, W Sussex RH14 0EG 01403 700063 Meet a fang-tastic selection of creepy critters! Hug a bug, cradle a cornsnake, giggle with a gecko or tickle a tarantula. If it’s nice and warm, the Splash Attack will be open.

Monday 30 May Surrey County Show, Stoke Park Nightingale Road, Guildford, GU1 1ER An action packed, fun day out for the whole family. Spring Bank Holiday Monday 30th May sees the 62nd Surrey County Show at Stoke Park in Guildford. It’s a fantastic day out for the whole family with something for everyone. The Grand Arena will host the spectacular James Dylan motorcycle stunt team, show jumping, fast and furious scurry driving and the Red Devils parachute team. There will be hundreds of animals including a petting farm with goats, lambs, piglets, miniature donkeys and ducklings. Children will also enjoy Punch & Judy, donkey rides, the Sheep Show, a real milking parlour and their own scavenger hunt. Parents can shop till they drop, visit the food theatre and farmers’ market and enjoy live music on the bandstand. Information and early bird tickets available at www. surreycountyshow.co.uk or from the Guildford Tourist Information Centre. Under 5’s go free! 8am-6pm.

Have a go Archery, Hatchlands Park See listing on 2 May.

Sunday 29 May

Pony Magic, Hatchlands Park See listing on 2 May.

Bus & Coach Rally The Rural Life Centre Reeds Road, Tilford GU10 2DL 01252 795571 The popular rally returns with a chance to see and ride on a wide variety of classic vehicles. The Light Railway will also be running.

Included in admission.

Rowledge Village Fair Rowledge Recreation Ground Nr School Rd, Farnham, GU10 4BP Gladiator duel, sumo wrestling, bouncy castle, lots of stalls, dog show, children’s sports, petting zoo, refreshments and more. 12-4pm.

Pony Magic, Hatchlands Park See listing on 2 May. Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on 1 May. Spring Festival, Gostrey Meadow Union Road, Farnham, GU9 7RT To celebrate the Queen’s special birthday the new Spring Festival will see the start of the summer event season. There will be a variety of family activities followed by a selection of live music plus food and drink stalls. 1-5pm.

Fleet Food Festival The Views, Harlington Way, Fleet GU51 4AE 11am-5pm. A flavorful array of fantastic food, tasty talks and demonstrations, workshops, family activities and an appetising menu of live music.

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Mon 30 May - Fri 3 June Ceramic Painting The Colour Cauldron Smithbrook Kilns, Cranleigh 01483 548652 Open 9.30am-4.30pm daily. Come and paint a ceramic item in half term - fun for all the family! Perfect to make a personalised gift for birthdays or Father’s day. Booking is advised.

“Create & Grow” Activities Squires Garden Centres 10am-4pm. Plant a fruit & vegetable Box - £5.50. Plus there’s a free colouring competition and Veggie Hunt. No booking, while stocks last.

Available at Badshot Lea, Cobham, Milford, West Horsley and Woking but NOT available at Chertsey.

Mon 30 May - Sun 5 June

Tues 31 May - Fri 3 June

Half-term Innovation Station Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford, GU1 4RR 01483 561389 Bring your best junkmodelling ideas and have a go at constructing them out of junk and recycled materials. Help the learning team make a Wey barge at the ‘build-a-barge workshop’. 11am5pm. Admission applies plus £2.50 for activities.

Love Your Zoo Week, Birdworld Holt Pound, Farnham GU10 4LD 01420 22992 They will be holding additional tours and demonstrations in the animal departments plus arts & crafts. Included in admission.

Tuesday 31 May Children’s Workshop: Time Machines, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Make your own model time machine using new and recycled materials.

Under 8s must be with an adult (adult free). Please pre-book.

1-2.30pm (4-7 year olds), 3-4.30pm (8-11 year olds). £6.50.

Children’s Half Term Activity Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey KT16 8AT 01932 565764 For ages 5-12 (5 year olds must be with an adult).

Please pre-book. 11am-12.30pm or 2-3.30pm. £4.50 per child.

Mill Cottage Farm Experience Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 A selection of friendly farm animals to feed, groom and stroke in the museum’s beautiful garden. Family drop-in, no booking needed. 11am3pm. Mem £3, non mem £5 Half Term Fun, Witley Centre Haslemere Road, Witley, GU8 5QA www.nationaltrust.org.uk/witley-andmilford-commons Children’s activities from pond dipping to den building.

Drop in anytime from 10am2pm. Children must be with an adult. £10 per child.

Vocal Workshop, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329 155 For children ages 7-11 years. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £19.

Shadow Puppetry with Fliskit Theatre, G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701797 £35. A fun day of making and creating shadow puppets. Using Filskit’s interactive multimedia technology, you will tell your favourite stories with a few twists and turns along the way. For ages 7-12. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm.

Tues 31 May - Thur 2 June Spy Crafts Surrey History Centre 130 Goldsworth Rd, Woking 01483 518737 On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday of half term there will be free drop in spy craft activities during normal opening hours. Open on..... Tuesdays 9.305, Wednesdays 10.15-5, Thursdays 9.30-5, Saturdays 9.30-4. Children must be with an adult. Free.

Half Term Activities Brooklands Museum Brooklands Rd, Weybridge KT13 0QN The popular car rides will be operating from 11am-1pm and from 2-4pm (subject to weather). Take a trip in a vintage-style car. London Bus Museum will be running their double decker bus rides. Bertie the Brooklands Bear will be making guest appearances, there’s a trail for children up to 12 years old plus a family workshop ‘Aviation weaving’.

Make your own aeroplane paper weaving in the creative workshop.

Sessions run from 11am-12.30pm and from 1-3.30pm.

Wednesday 1 June Alien Headgear, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Make a fun paper headdress and turn yourself into an alien. For ages 4+ with an adult. Drop-in from 1.30-4pm. Suggested donation £2.

Animation Nation: Stop Motion Masterclass, G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701797 Using Apple MacBooks, stop-motion software, cameras, lights, tripods, backgrounds and modelling clay you will create an animated film. For ages 7-11. Please pre-book. 10am3pm. £35.

Parent Toddler Group Sayers Croft Trust Cranleigh Rd, Ewhurst, GU6 7SS 01483 275 990 10am-12pm. Come and plant some seeds and learn all about minibeasts. Session is free and open to all parents with children aged 0-5.

Donations are gratefully accepted.

Adrenaline Rush Sayers Croft Trust Cranleigh Rd, Ewhurst 01483 275 990 An action packed day for children aged 11 – 14 years who love adventure! Have a go at navigating the caving system or test your head for heights on the ropes course!

Places must be booked in advance by emailing trust@sayers-croft.org. uk. £25. 10am-3pm.

Dance in a Day, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 Learn new dance moves and meet new friends. For ages 6-10. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £19.

Family Film: E.T. The ExtraTerrestrial, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Experience the magic of this 1982 Steven Spielberg classic. Rated PG. Booking advised. 11am. Adult £6, under 16s £4.

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Bank Holiday Monday 30th May Stoke Park, Guildford

Youth Clubs Forest Schools Birthday Parties Holiday Activities Community Events Conservation Volunteers School and Youth Group Visits Activities for Children with Special Needs

Hundreds of animals - cows, pigs, horses, donkeys, dogs and a petting farm too!

Spectacular entertainment including motorcycle stunt riders and the Red Devils parachute team.

Punch & Judy, donkey rides and a children’s scavenger hunt.

Acres of shopping and crafts.

And much, much more!

www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk Registered charity No 1055946

Buy your reduced rate ticket at www.surreycountyshow.co.uk or visit Guildford Tourist Information Centre, 155 High Street, Guildford.

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Survivor Activity Day!, Box Hill 9am-4pm. Activity days for ages 7-14. Child £45 per day. Please book on 01306 878554.

Focus Click, Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 For all young camera enthusiasts, more helpful hints and tips for even better photos. Angela Walker will help you take some really cool selfies, then join her on a photo safari round the Maltings to practise your camera skills. Don’t forget your camera! For ages 8–16. Please pre-book. 10am-12pm. £10.

KIDS@thewellington Club The Wellington Shopping Centre Victoria Rd, Aldershot www.facebook. com/KIDSatTheWellington Join the free club for activities every Wednesday of the school holidays for kids aged 3-10 years. Children can be entertained by watching special shows or taking part in activities. Session times and spaces will be limited to first come first served. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

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Mini Make! Costumes Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ 01483 810235 Explore the galleries and themes through touch, sounds and smells, games, stories, songs, challenges and craft activities.

See the fantastic costumes and jewellery in the paintings in Watts Gallery. Explore fabrics, textures and colours with dressing up before designing your own costume using collage. For ages 2-5 with an adult.

Pre-booking required. 10-11am. £4.

Pirates & Princesses Wey and Arun Canal Come suitably dressed and help defeat the pirates and rescue the princess. 90 minute adventure cruises start at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. £11 per person.

Booking essential on 01403 752403.

Outdoor Adventure Session for Kids and Mums Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Road, Godalming GU8 4AD 01483 208477 Family fun looking at nature with a craft activity. Suitable for under 5’s. Please pre-book on 01483 208936. 1.30-2.30pm.

Admission + £5 per child.

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What’s On Diary Wed 1 June CONT. Undersea Explorers Foxhills Leisure Centre Stonehill Road, Ottershaw Find out about amazing marine animals which can be found in our seas through this interactive snorkelling experience.

For ages 7-11. Booking essential on www.surreywildlifetrust.org/events 2.30-4pm. £16.

Windy Wednesday: Extraordinary Energies Shalford Mill Shalford, Guildford GU4 8BS 01483 561389 Find out about renewable sources of energy including hydro, solar and wind power. Decorate a windmill plus other children’s activities and crafts. 11am-4.15pm.

Admission + £2 for activities.

Wed 1 - Friday 3 June Make! Pop-up Paper Garden Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 810235 See the woodland at Limnerslease before creating your own imaginative pop-up paper garden with artist Stacey Allen. Please pre-book. For ages 5+ with an adult (adult free with a child). 11am-1pm or 2-4pm. £7.50.

Thursday 2 June Activity Thursday The Rural Life Centre Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham 01252 795571 Activity Thursdays are specifically aimed at keeping the little ones entertained - the family friendly museum volunteers bring history to life with demonstrations, crafts and fun activities. Undercover if it’s wet. Included in admission.

Survivor Activity Day!, Box Hill See listing on 1 June.

Children’s Half Term Activity Chertsey Museum See listing on 31 May. Beautiful Butterflies Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Take a look at the wonderful butterfly collections and make butterfly related arts and crafts. For 5-11 years. Booking advised. 10.3012pm. Mem £5, non-mem £7.

Creative Writing: How Does Your Garden Grow, G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 Join writer Rachel Barnett for a fun day of writing and drama games. For ages 8-14. Please pre-book. 10am3pm. £30.

Sayers Croft Explorers Sayers Croft Trust Cranleigh Rd, Ewhurst 01483 275 990 Discover Sayers Croft through nature exploration and adventure activities! For ages 6-10. Places must be booked in advance by emailing trust@sayers-croft.org.uk. £25.

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Play in a Day, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329 155 Peter Pan. For ages 7-11. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £19.

Sun Prints, Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Learn how to create your own shadow pictures from objects and shapes. No camera required. For ages 6–11. Please pre-book. 10am12pm or 2-4pm. £10.

Synergy Dance® Frozen Workshop, Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 44 33 22 synergydance.co.uk For ages 3-5.

“Let it go” and release your inner princess at this Synergy Dance® dance workshop, exploring the world of Disney’s Frozen. Learn and create dances to create this fantastic wonderland, complete with ‘snow’!

Please pre-book. Only siblings who have purchased a ticket may attend or watch the workshop. Please book by contacting Guildford Spectrum on 01483 44 33 22 option 4, or email info@guildfordspectrum.co.uk.

1.15-2.15pm or 2.30-3.30pm. £6.20.

Friday 3 June Dance in a Day: The Lion King G Live London Road, Guildford 0844 7701797 Create a dance routine to music from Disney’s The Lion King and have theatrical make-up done by the make-up artist course participants.

For ages 6-11. Please pre-book.

10am-4pm. £30.

Theatrical Stage Make Up: The Lion King, G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701797 £30. Work with professional makeup artist Rose Perry to create looks from The Lion King. For ages 11-16.

Please pre-book. 10am-4pm.

Decorating a Chocolate Cake Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Have fun decorating a chocolate cake using buttercream and different icing nozzles. All materials and cake supplied. For ages 6–12. Please prebook. 12-1.30pm. £13.

Museum Monkeys, Chertsey Museum See listing on 20 May. Balloon Cars Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Make a travel-along car powered by your own breath! Drop-in anytime from 10.30am-12pm. £2.50/child.

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Sayers Croft Trust Cranleigh Rd, Ewhurst 01483 275 990 10am-2pm. A day of activities for children with Special Educational Needs. Sessions are tailored to suit a wide range of needs. All ages from 7-15 are welcome, the day will be split in to 2 age groups of 6-10 and 11-15. £8 per person. Booking essential: trust@sayers-croft.org.uk.

Synergy Dance® Star Wars Workshop, Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 44 33 22 synergydance.co.uk Does your child love to dance and dream of being a Jedi?

Play Star Wars themed dance games and learn some dance/ combat moves to prepare you for battle. Enjoy the exciting atmosphere of free-styling in space and re-live the battle on the ice planet Hoth with the space dance off and snow disco from the frozen planet. Dress up as your favourite character and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of all things Star Wars.

Please pre-book. Only siblings who have purchased a ticket may attend or watch the workshop. Please book by contacting Guildford Spectrum on 01483 443322 option 4 or info@ guildfordspectrum.co.uk. For 5yrs+.

1.15-2.15pm or 2.30-3.30pm. £6.20.

Out of This World Family Fun Afternoon, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking, 01483 737800 Make your own UFO using bottle caps and card in the drop-in ‘Bottle Cap Flying Saucers’ workshop, have your face transformed into a friendly alien by an expert face painter and look out for tasty ‘flying saucer’ treats around the building! Workshops are for ages 4+ with an adult, but all ages are welcome. Drop-in workshop 1.30-4pm, face painting 2-4pm.

Suggested donation £2.

Animal Visit Secretts Farm Shop Courtyard Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, Mill Cottage Farm animals will be in the farm shop courtyard. 11am-4pm.

Pirate Fancy Dress Special Departing from Colt Hill, Odiham Approx 2 1/2 hour cruise. 10.30am and 2.30pm. Adult £10, under 16s £6. Please pre-book www.basingstoke-canal.org.uk/jp/.

Secret Spies Surrey History Centre 130 Goldsworth Rd, Woking 01483 518737 Enjoy an exciting Secret Spies Family Learning Workshop where you will find out how to create your own cipher wheel, crack codes like Alan Turing and design your own spy ID. The workshop is free but spaces are limited and must be pre-booked at www.surreycc. gov.uk/heritageevents. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children.

Saturday 4 June Concertina Bugs Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Free family craft activities.

Drop-in anytime from 1.30-3.30pm.

Birds of Prey Weekend RHS Garden Wisley Birds of Prey Weekend RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 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.

Eggstraordinary Paint Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Find out how paint made using eggs was common before the advent of oil paints and then experiment making and using your own. For 5-11 years. Booking advised. 10.30-12pm.

Mem £5, non-mem £7.

Alfold Charity Model Boat Show The Springbok Estate Alfold GU6 8EX 10.30am-4.30pm.

In addition to the many model boats that will be exhibited, there’s a bouncy pirate, face painting and a refreshment tent. http://careashore. org/node/62.

Ceramic Garlands & Bunting Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 £12. Make a string of beautiful ceramic pieces to hang in your home or garden this summer. Suitable for all ages children - adults. Please prebook. 10.45-12pm or 1.15-2.30pm.

Spy Crafts, Surrey History Centre See listing 31 May - 2 June.

Sunday 5 June Pony Magic, Hatchlands Park See listing on 2 May. Birds of Prey Weekend RHS Garden Wisley See listing on 4 June.

Alfold Charity Model Boat Show The Springbok Estate See listing on 4 June.

Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on 1 May. Running Day Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway See listing on 1 May.

Mon 6 - Sunday 12 June Queen’s 90th Birthday Street Party, RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 The garden is dressed for the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations, a week of horticultural displays with a royal theme. Included in admission.

Tuesday 7 June Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox See listing on 10 May.

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Friday 10 June Noah’s Ark Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 The animals came in two by two but there only seems to be one. Help find the second one in the galleries, listen to the story and do a colouring for the giant ark. For under 5s with an adult. No booking necessary.

1.30-2.30pm. Adult £1, child £2.

Saturday 11 June Churt Village Fete Churt Recreation Ground off A287, Churt, GU10 2HY Lots of fun for all the family. 2-5pm.

Forever Young Family Crafts: Pottery Monsters The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 For ages 3+ with an adult. £3 per person. Please pre-book. 10.30am12.30pm.

The Little Welly ‘Goes Wild’ 2016 Norbury Park Young St, Leatherhead KT22 9DX The Little Welly experience is all about getting kids active, outdoors, running, jumping and of course, muddy. There’s a 30 obstacle, 3km long course for children with surprises along the way. There’s also laser tag, a music stage, pony rides, family challenges and more. Book tickets at www.thelittlewelly.co.uk.

War on the Line The Watercress Line www.watercressline.co.uk Experience the ‘Blitz Spirit’ of a Southern Railway during WWII. Please book.

Summer Market, Family Fun Day and Royal Tea, Guildford Cathedral Stag Hill, Guildford 11am-4pm. A range of stalls offering a variety of gifts and treats combined with a Family Fun Day, with workshops and crafting sessions. Free entry. There will also be a single sitting Royal Tea in the Cathedral (2pm, £10.50 per person pre-booked only via the Cathedral box office).

Victoria Day Aldershot Town Centre Parade starts at 11am outside the Princes Hall and then it tours the town centre. There will be live music and dance, market stalls, children’s fairground rides, a classic car show, face painting, food stalls and street entertainment.

Watts Academy Workshop: Terracotta Mugs, Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton GU3 1DQ 01483 810235 Create your own terracotta mugs using coil and throwing techniques. Please book. For ages 11-16. 10.30am-4pm. £15.

Sunday 12 June Pony Magic, Hatchlands See 2 May. Mizens Railway See listing on 1 May.

The Little Welly ‘Goes Wild’ 2016 Norbury Park See 11 June.

War on the Line, The Watercress Line See listing on 11 June.

Tuesday 14 June Toddler Tuesdays - Let’s Go For a Picnic, Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley, GU15 3HD 01276 707284 Free drop-in fun craft session for under 5s with an adult. 10.30am12pm. 50p suggested donation.

Thursday 16 June Father’s Day Tea Busy Bees Nursery 50 Cavell Way, Knaphill Woking GU21 2TJ 01483 256739 2.30-4pm. There will be sports and games, followed by tea. For parents and children under 5 - everyone welcome. No booking needed, just come along.

Friday 17 June Painting for Under 5s The Lightbox See listing on 13 May. Museum Monkeys, Chertsey Museum See listing on 20 May.

Fri 17 June to 10 July Basingstoke Festival 2016 Fall in love with Basingstoke this summer - it’s the borough with the green heart. You’ll love the line-up for Basingstoke Festival 2016 - there’s something for all ages, so bring the

family too.

The fun starts with a parade from one park and ends with two days of live music in another showcasing just how green the town is at heart! For family activities, including a Circus Spectacular, a Celebration of Literary Women, fantastic food for all tastes, great drama, music and dance and many more fun events, visit the Basingstoke Festival website www.basingstokefestival.co.uk

Saturday 18 June Charity Day, Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Road, Frimley Green GU16 6HT Miniature trains will be running. 11am-4pm. Supporting Parkinson’s Charity.

Forest Survival Day Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham 01420 23666 Learn survival skills like Ray Mears and Bear Grylls. For ages 8+ with an adult (min 1 adult per 2 children). Please pre-book on: 07989652757 or caroline.netley@ sky.com. 10am-3pm. £15 per child.

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Saturday 18 June Cont.

Father’s Day Paper Plane Competition, Birdworld Holt Pound, Farnham GU10 4LD 01420 22992 Paper plane competition with prizes.

Lyne Village Fete Lyne Recreation Ground Lyne Lane, Lyne, Chertsey KT16 0AN A fun day out. From 1pm.

Public Open Afternoon Guildford Model Engineering Society See listing on 15 May.

Sunday 19 June

Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on 1 May.

Cranleigh Show Cranleigh Showground Bookhurst Rd, Cranleigh GU6 7DW From 8am. Come and enjoy a great family day out and celebrate Fathers Day at this traditional country show in the heart of the Surrey Hills.

Cranleigh Show offers all-day family entertainment from spectacular Main Ring displays, traditional livestock and equine classes, a companion dog show, rural sports demonstrations, tractors galore and over 200 trade stands for those who love to shop! Free parking, dogs welcome on leads, child ticket just £1! For tickets and information visit www.cranleighshow.org.uk.

Father’s Day, RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Treat Dad to a two-course lunch or enjoy high tea in the Restaurant.

Each Dad will receive a gift. Lunch or afternoon tea £25 per person.

Booking essential for the restaurant call 01483 225329 or book online on.

Price excludes garden entrance fee.

Free entry for Fathers’ Day Painshill Park Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1JE 10am-6pm. Free to fathers when accompanied by their children.

Father’s Day, Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane,Wisborough Green, W Sussex 01403 700063 Free entry for Fathers with a full paying person.

Father’s Day Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Road, Esher 10am6pm. Free entry for Dads when accompanied by their children.

Dad’s Bacon Butty Brunch Wey and Arun Canal Treat your Dad to a trip on the canal whilst enjoying a tasty bacon butty washed down with tea or coffee.

9.45am and 12pm. Booking essential on 01403 752403.

Father’s Day Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 Fathers get in free when accompanied by their children.

Have a go Archery, Hatchlands Park See listing on 2 May.

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Father’s Day Kite Day Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 Bring your own kite or have a go at making one. 11am-4pm. Admission + £3 for kite workshop.

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Tuesday 21 June Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox See listing on 10 May.

Thurs 23 - Sun 26 June National Insect Week RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Visit RHS Garden Wisley to discover details of insects hidden to the naked eye. RHS entomologists will be on hand to help you find out more and answer your questions. Watch the action of garden insect predators magnified, explore the delicate features of familiar insects such as honeybees under microscopes, and find out how to study the insect life in your own garden. Included in admission.

11am–3pm on 23 – 24 June and 10.30am–4pm on 25 – 26 June. In the Glasshouse Gallery. For all ages.

Friday 24 June Busy Buzzy Bees Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Visit the beehive and learn about the bees who live there. For under 5s with an adult, no booking necessary.

10.30-11.30am. Adult £1, child £2.

Watts at Dusk - Camera Obscura Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 810235 Discover an intriguing world of optical illusions, and explore the history and magic of photography.

See the gallery in a new way through a camera obscura, and explore a Victorian wet-plate box camera.

Enjoy live music on the lawn whilst you create sun prints in the early evening. 2 for 1 admission, Kids go Free. 5pm-9pm.

Saturday 25 June Cranleigh Carnival & Fun Day Cranleigh Common Elmbridge Road Side, Cranleigh There’s arena events, a fun dog show, a variety of stalls and sideshows, food, snacks and drinks. At 12.30pm the parade sets off from the cricket pitch.

Please double check event with organiser to avoid disappointment.

Farnham Carnival and Procession, Gostrey Meadow Union Rd, Farnham 2-9pm. Lots of children’s activities, family entertainment, music, refreshments and more. This year’s theme for the Procession is Disney, Superheroes and Fairy Tales. The procession leaves the Hart car park at 6pm.

Toddlers’ Saturday Spin-off Creepy Crawlies Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Play time around the museum and themed craft activity to take home.

For under 5s, older children welcome too. Drop in anytime from 10.30am12pm. 50p suggested donation.

Sat 25 - SUn 26 June Big Wildlife Count Burpham Court Farm Clay Lane, Jacobs Well, Guildford GU4 7PL Sat 25 June 6pm-midnight & Sun 26 June 6am-6pm. Join Surrey Wildlife Trust in a race against the clock to count as much wildlife as you can in 24 hours. Take part in fun activities and workshops, plus buy local craft products. Adult £5, child £1. Booking required for some activities. For more information please email: silvana.ambrosiou@ surreywt.org.uk or call 01483 785471.

Sunday 26 June Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on 1 May. Wrecclesham Village Fete Wrecclesham Recreation Ground Westfield Lane, Farnham GU10 4QR Attractions include a petting farm, silent auction, car boot, dog show, live bands, kids races, face painting, tombola, plants, BBQ, Curry and much more. 2-5pm.

Strawberry Fayre Bisley Village Green Guildford Rd, Bisley GU24 9EG Children’s fun fair, stalls, games, strawberries & cream, food and lots more fun for all the family.

Children’s Theatre CAMBERLEY THEATRE Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707600 Saturday Morning Children’s Theatre: Sorcerer’s Apprentice Sat 7 May 11am. A brand new adaptation of a timeless tale, especially for little sorcerers aged 3 - 7 and their grown-ups! £9.50, Family £30 (2A & 2C or 1A & 3C).

Saturday Morning Children’s Theatre: My Pet Monster and Me Sat 11 June 11am. One day, Sophie finds an egg. She keeps it warm, and out pops a cuddly, toothy, burpy, baby MONSTER! And so, the fun begins... £9.50, Family £30 (2A & 2C or 1A & 3C).

Cranleigh Arts Centre 1 High St, Cranleigh 01483 278000 Little Red Sat 7 May 11am. Grandma’s sick and Little Red has promised Mother that she will deliver a cake to Grandma’s house to make her feel better. Will the cake make it to Grandma’s House? Perfect for under 6s.

LDN Wrestling Sat 7 May 7.30pm. £13.20, under 16s £11, family of 4 £44.

DORKING HALLS Reigate Road, Dorking 01306 881717 Peppa Pig’s Surprise: Live on Stage Sat 7 May 1pm & 4pm, Sun 8 May 10am & 1pm.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Fri 24 June 7.30pm, Sat 25 June 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Presented by Applause Youth Theatre Company.

THE ELECTRIC THEATRE Guildford 01483 444789 Dahlicious!

Sun 26 June 7pm. Presented by Guildford Theatre School. Join them as they mark 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl through an evening of dramatic work inspired by the world’s number one storyteller. 7pm. £15, Under 16s £13.

G LIVE London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701797 Grass Sat 28 May 11.30am & 2.30pm.

The show takes the audience into the world beneath our feet featuring worms, slugs, snails and spontaneous outbreaks of ant dancing. For ages 4+.

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Mon 30 & Tues 31 May. Mon 2pm & 4.30pm, Tues 11am & 2pm. For ages 3+. Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome creatures to life.

Up Close Concert - Simply Strings Sat 18 June 3pm. The perfect introduction to the wonderful world of classical music. 3pm.

THE NEW VICTORIA THEATRE Woking 0844 871 7645 (Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge) My First Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Sat 28 & Sun 29 May. Sat 11am, 2pm & 5pm, Sun 11am & 3pm. An enchanting version of the fairy tale ballet created especially for children aged 3+. With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story and a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s music.

YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE Guildford 01483 440000 The Very Magic Flute Sat 14 May 11am & 2pm. In the Mill Studio. This sparkling new musical outing is packed with beautiful puppets, costumes and magical transformations, and features fully integrated Sign Language. Most suitable for ages 3-7.

All Sports Courses and Holiday Camps need to be pre-booked.

Half Term Holiday Camps & Sports Courses Wild Learning Have fun in the woods this half term with Wild Learning Holiday Clubs!

Adventures run in Esher, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford, Gt Bookham, Sheen, Reigate and Wimbledon on various dates. For ages 5-12.

10.15am-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 www.wildlearning.net.

Sporty Kidz Holiday Camps run at St Johns Village Memorial Hall, St Johns, Woking from 9-3pm from Tues 31 May - Fri 3 June for ages 3-12.

Childcare Vouchers accepted. Book before 10/5 for the Early Bird Special of just £20 a day! Sporty Kidz accept childcare vouchers, offers a 10% sibling discount and half day options.

Multi-skills and fun fitness games, parachute games, mini Olympics and children learn a new sport each day.

See www.SportyKidz.co.uk, e-mail: info@SportyKidz.co.uk or call 07751 228196.

KOOSA Kids Holiday clubs from Tues 31 May - Fri 3 June in Liphook, Fleet, Godalming and Guildford for ages 4-13 yrs. www. koosakids.co.uk 0845 0942322.

Super Camps Super Camps offer holiday camps for ages 4-14 from 8am - 6pm.

Their range of camps and new activities means there is a course for everyone. A multi-activity camp runs from Tuesday 31 May - Friday 3 June at Christ’s College Guildford.

They have received yet another ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating in 2016.

For details see www.supercamps. co.uk or call 01235 467300.

Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits Three Peaks @ Barfield School offers Holiday Clubs for ages 4-13 open to both pupils and non-pupils of Barfield. Camps run from Tues 31 May - Fri 3 June. Children will participate in a full variety of activities from high ropes and zip wire to quad biking and archery, whilst being looked after by a highly motivated and experienced team.

For details call 0700 393 2610.

Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits

Guildford Spectrum www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk or call 01483 44 33 22.

Xtreme Activate holiday camp for 5-12 yrs runs Tues 31 May - Fri 3 June from 10am-4pm, £25 per day (£92 for 4 days) and Xtreme Activate Xtra runs 8.30am-6pm, £34.50 per day (4 days £130).

Junior Fast Track Gym Course Tues 31 - Fri 3 June, 12-15yrs, £32.

Archery Wed 1 June, 9.30-11.30am, 8-14 yrs, £15.90.

Trampolining Tues 31 May 10.30am-12pm or 2-3.30pm, 5-12 yrs, £9.40/session.

Star Track Athletics Wed 1, Thurs 2 & Fri 3 June 10am3.30pm, 1 day £30, 2 days £40 and 3 days £50.

Mini Tennis Munchkins Wed 1 June, 1-2pm, 3 - 5 yrs, £9.

Mini Tennis Red Wed 1 June 2-4pm, 5-8 yrs, £11.

Ice Skating 3 Day Beginners Courses for ages 5-10 years, £40. Wed 1 - Fri 3 June 11-11.30am.

Learn to Swim Courses; Tues 31 May-Fri 3 June. 4 day courses £41.20 for 4 yrs + (maximum of 4 in a class): 9-9.30am, stage 1 9.30-10am, stage 2 10-10.30am, stage 3 4 Day Diving Courses Tues 31 May - Fri 3 June 9-9.45am, Flip n Fun £32 for 5 yrs +.

1 to 1 swimming courses and technical workshops also available please enquire 01483 443322 (select option 4).

Surrey Sports Park Book on 01483 689111 or online at www.surreysportspark.co.uk Surrey Summit Climbing Camps 4-5 years (£7.50 per camp): Tues 31 May 10.20-11am Weds 1 June 1-1.40pm Thurs 2 June 1.30-2.10pm 6-7 years (£10 per camp): Tues 31 May 1-2pm Weds 1 June 11.30am-12.30pm Thurs 2 June 2.30-3.30pm 7-11 years (£15 per camp): Tues 31 May 3-4.30pm.

Weds 1 June 3.30-5pm.

Thurs 2 June 12-1.30pm.

11-17 years (£15 per camp): Tues 31 May 11.30am-1pm.

Weds 1 June 2-3.30pm.

Thurs 2 June 10.30am-12pm.

Surrey Storm Netball Camps From £37.80.

School years 3 & 4: Tues 31 May and Wed 1 June 10am-4pm.

School years 5 & 6: Tues 31 May and Weds 1 June 10am-4pm Surrey Storm Masterclass Netball Camp From £37.80.

School years 7-9: Tues 31 May and Weds 1 June 10am-4pm.

Multi-Sports Camp Fri 3 June 9am-5pm. From £32.

Tennis Tots 3-5yrs. Tues 31 May – Thurs 2 June 9-10am. From £17.55.

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Create Something Special For Father’s day

Activities Pottery Painting Decoupage and other crafts.

Open 7 days a week 18b The Plaza (Near Waitrose Car Park) Lower Street Haslemere GU27 2NX Tel: 01428 658068 E-Mail: info@happyhandsclub.co.uk Red and Orange Tennis 5-9yrs. Tues 31 May – Thurs 2 June 10am-12pm. From £35.10.

Junior Tennis Camp 10+yrs. Tues 31 May – Weds 1 June 1-3pm. From £25.20.

Junior Squash Camp 8-16yrs. Thurs 2 June 1-4pm. From £20.25.

Surrey Smashers Badminton Master Class Camp 10-16yrs. Thurs 2 June 10am-4pm.

From £37.80.

1:1 Customised Swim Camps Stages 1-3: Tues 31 May-Thurs 2 June 9am-11am. £60.

Stages 4+: Tues 31 May-Thurs 2 June. 9-11am. £60.

Surrey Scorchers All Star Basketball Camp 8-12yrs. Thurs 2 June 10.30am4.30pm. From £22.80.

Events for Adults Parent Workshops: Raising Your Bilingual Child The International School of London (ISL) Surrey is an award-winning International Baccalaureate (IB) World school for students aged 2 to 18. It is one of the few schools in the world to offer an extensive, integrated languages programme, with 20 languages currently taught from age 3. ISL Surrey, is holding a

series of one-off, free community workshops aimed at parents of bilingual children. Susan Stewart, Head of Languages at ISL Surrey, will give tips on successful bilingual parenting, maintaining the mother tongue and developing a child’s English. It is on Thursday 26 May, 7-9pm or Friday 27 May, 9-11am.

Booking essential, please email sstewart@islsurrey.org or call 01483 750409. www.islsurrey.org.

Nursery Open Days Caring Daycare Nursery Camberley Park House, Heathcote Rd, Camberley GU15 3EU 01276 675857 www.busybees.com. Open days (no appointments needed) are on: Sat 21st May 10.30am-12.30pm and Wed 22nd June 10am-4pm.

Bright Horizons Nurseries All Bright Horizons Nurseries will have an open week from Mon 6 Fri 10 June. They have nurseries in Guildford, Godalming, Woking, West Byfleet, Frimley Green, Farnborough, Dorking and Church Crookham. Please contact the nursery you would like to visit to make an appointment. Please see www.brighthorizons.co.uk for contact details. ®

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Penguin Parties www.penguin-parties.com

0845 644 5452

Sporty Kidz. The ultimate ‘must have’

party for energetic kids, ideal for 3-11 year olds. 01276 856182. info@sportykidz.co.uk. www.sportykidz.co.uk

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Wonderful Comedy Magic Parties for 3 to 7 year olds. With loads of fun, games, laughter, dancing and lots of silliness.

Call Mark on 01483 458855 or 07503 145253

PILATES

www.freddiecucumber.co.uk

Quote FAMILIES for 10% Off

Pilates classes at St Lawrence church

hall, Effingham. Friday morning 9-10am.

Contact Jane on Jane.ewer@btinternet.com or 07503 462890 for more details.

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

Call 01483 894583

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08450 504 509

MR.MAGIC Great Fun for any kids party Magic / Punch & Judy / Balloon Modelling

01428 684423 / 07768 436607 www.themrmagic.co.uk

CHILDCARE Nannies, Maternity Nannies, Mobile Crèches Surrey, Hampshire, W.Sussex 01483 415406 www.hattiesnannies.co.uk

Larah Au Pairs Est. since 1992.

SUMMER offer, Au Pairs available from June to help with childcare and light housework.

Plus Mothers helps & couples with refs & police checks. Personal,friendly service. All areas. www.larahaupairs.co.uk 01932 341704

Win one of two family tickets to The Surrey County Show!

Spring Bank Holiday Monday 30th May sees the 62nd Surrey County Show at Stoke Park in Guildford. It’s a fantastic day out for the whole family with something for everyone. The Grand Arena will host the spectacular James Dylan motorcycle stunt team, show jumping, fast and furious scurry driving and the Red Devils parachute team. There will be hundreds of animals including a petting farm with goats, lambs, piglets, miniature donkeys and ducklings. Children will also enjoy Punch & Judy, donkey rides, the Sheep Show, a real milking parlour and their own scavenger hunt. Parents can shop till they drop, visit the food theatre and farmers’ market and enjoy live music on the bandstand. Information and early bird tickets are available at www.surreycountyshow.co.uk or from the Guildford Tourist Information Centre. Under 5’s go free! To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket visit www.FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk/competitions. Closing date: Wednesday 18th May 2016.

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How to safely massage your baby by Giving a massage It is a good idea to follow the same routine when massaging as your baby will take comfort from knowing what is coming next. Make eye contact with your baby while you massage and talk (or sing) to her quietly and gently. If she seems to be uncomfortable or starts crying before you have finished the massage, stop and give her a cuddle.

Setting the scene Create a relaxed atmosphere before you begin to massage your baby. If it is the first time you have tried it, make sure there are no distractions to spoil the mood or upset your baby. Choose a time when no-one else is in the house. Unplug your phone and switch off the television. If you have a dog, or cat put it in another room. Ensure the room is warm and that there are no cold draughts. If you like, play some relaxing music but keep it at a low volume as it is important that your baby can hear you talk while you massage.

Have everything you need to hand. This includes massage or vegetable oil or baby moisturiser (you may choose not to use any lubricant), a towel or muslin square to mop up any accidents, a fresh nappy and clothes for afterwards. If you do use oil, make sure that it doesn't contain nuts, that it isn't petroleum based or very heavily scented, dab a little on your baby’s skin to start with, just in case she has a reaction.

Place your baby on a warm towel (perhaps with a changing mat underneath) or sheepskin.

Alternatively, you can place her on your lap. Your baby can be naked, with just a nappy on or you might prefer to keep her vest on if it is a little cool.

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Begin by applying some oil onto your hands.

Rub together to warm them up

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Starting with the legs, gently rub your baby’s skin. Work from her thighs down to her knees, then stroke down the shins and move around to her calves and ankles. Gently squeeze all the way down

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Rub your baby’s ankles and feet, stroking from the heel to the toe and then concentrate on each toe individually

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Gently stroke down your baby’s chest, following the curves of her ribs. Place your hands flat on top of her stomach then spread them to the sides, as if flattening the pages of a book. Once you have massaged your baby’s front, turn her over and work on her back (if she is happy being on her front)

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Stroke down her arms to her fingertips then, using your fingers and thumb, gently squeeze all along her arm, beginning at the top

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Gently massage your baby’s neck from her ears to her shoulders and from her chin to her chest, then stroke her shoulders from her neck outwards

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Lightly massage the crown of your baby’s head using a circular motion, then stroke down the sides of her face. Gently massage her forehead, working from the centre out and moving over the eyebrows and cheeks to finish around the ears

When is the best time?

Try to choose a time when your baby is between feeds so she won't be too hungry or too full. It's also best not to start just before her nap – aim for when she is awake but settled. It can be a good idea to make it part of your baby’s bedtime routine, perhaps after a bath and before the last feed of the day. This will help her wind down and become calm, ready for her sleep.

What are the benefits of baby massage?

For babies, a massage can be a wonderful time.

It can sooth an unsettled baby and make her feel secure. It can also ease minor digestive upsets such as wind and it can ease teething pains and congestion on the chest. Massaging her face can help to clear a blocked nose if she has a cold.

Ask your health visitor about baby massage classes in your area.

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