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Under 5s Play!
PRE-SCHOOLERS
Here is our round up of some of the best local places for some under 5s fun! Little Street
Visit a little world for big imaginations. Centres in West Byfleet, Frimley and Rudgwick.
Wee Nature Spirits
Outdoors stay & child-led playgroup in Chobham.
Specky’s Pirate Ship
Four storeys of soft play at Guildford Spectrum for 10s and under. familiesonline.co.uk
Peekaboo Play Cafe - Guildford
Gym Jams Soft Play
Stay and play sessions and messy play sessions, based at Compton Village Hall.
A traditional style soft play exclusively for 0-3 years old. Based in Normandy.
Little City
Mini Hoppers
Little City - the fun mobile role play experience, with over 10 role play areas.
Baby and Toddler Groups See pages 38-43 of this magazine for a listing of over 100 baby and toddler groups in Surrey and North Hampshire.
At AirHop Guildford. For kids from 6 months up to 6 years old.
Imagination Children’s Role Play
Role play centre in Camberley with lots of different themed rooms. 3
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Father’s Day gift suggestions
Is it sometimes difficult to know what to buy for dad? Here are our top picks.
Dad’s Slate Dad’s Shed Shed Slate Sign
Handcrafted natural slate Handcrafted natural sign to mark out dad’s slate sign to mark out territory. £12.99 dad’s territory. £12.99
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HeritageDriving Centre Supercar Tour AtDay Sambrook’s Get day in a race car! Brewery Circuits UK-wide. From Includes pizza and pint in £39 the taproom. £50 for 2.
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ShyneFest
Family-friendly, live music festival with entertainment, kids activities, camping, glamping and loads more! Fri 3- Sat 4 June at Merrist Wood (between Guildford and Woking).
Alice Holt Forest
There’s something for everyone with the fun Superworm trail, unique Gruffalo sculptures, exciting play areas and Go Ape. And now, NEW Cycle Hire.
Godstone Farm
The new Farmyard Antics experience from 28 May5 June gives children the opportunity to meet the farmers and find out how to look after the animals.
Hever Castle
Get creative during Art Week from 28 May–1 June. There are lots of art activities and a trail to enjoy, plus the usual play areas. From 2-5 June take part in Jubilee trails and a specially designed augmented reality activity to learn about the Queen’s reign.
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Guildford Spectrum
At Guildford Spectrum there is a great choice of activities, including tenpin bowling, soft play, indoor ice skating rink, climbing and a fun leisure pool with slides, waves and more.
AirHop Guildford
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Over 50 interconnected trampolines plus AR Trampolines, Dodgeball, Dodge Attack, Air Bag and Slam Dunk. Plus a huge cafe area to watch from.
The Jubilee treasure hunt trail runs from Sat 28 May-Sun 5 June. Plus from 2-5 June, they’ll be turning back the clocks to the era of the Queen’s coronation with a fifties-themed celebration, with train rides and meet the ranger on Friday 3 June. 6
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29 April – Sun 1 May
Friday 6 May
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Pond Dipping, Haslemere
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre Clean energy and electric vehicle show with kids zone, interactive attractions and live music. Under 15s go free!
Monday 2 May Brook Fete, Village Green
From 1pm. Activities and games, stalls, dog show and lots more.
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Abinger Hammer Stream 12-4pm. Teddy bear competition, duck races, face painting, BBQ, Jubilee fancy dress and lots more.
Horsell May Fayre
Wheatsheaf Recreation Ground Woking, GU21 4BL From 11.45am. Free entry.
Chobham Carnival
Chobham Recreation Ground Gates open 11am, arena entertainment 12-4pm.
Tues 3 May - 17 June Surrey’s Jubilee Celebrations Display
Surrey History Centre Woking, GU21 6ND See the display plus free family craft packs will be available to collect. Check website for opening times.
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Educational Museum For under 5s with an adult. 10.30-11.30am. Adult £1, child £2. Click here to book.
Saturday 7 May Rooted in Guildford Family Fun Day, G Live
Guildford 10am-5pm. Free health
and wellbeing family activities in the G Live foyers.
WitStock
Witley Recreation Ground Local village fair with stalls, maypole, food and drink and live music. 12-4pm.
DogFest, Loseley Park Guildford 9.30-5pm.
All Saints Spring Fayre
Grayswood Village Hall 11am1.30pm. Stalls, raffle, tombola, children’s games and more!
History of Haslemere
Haslemere Educational Museum For 5-11s. 10.3011.30am. Book online.
Sunday 8 May Great Cockcrow Railway
KT16 0AD Miniature train rides
every Sunday until 30 Oct 1-4.30pm (booking office closes 4.15pm). Ages 2+.
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Sunday 8 May cont.
Sat 14 May - 19 June
Mizens Railway
Jubilee Activities
Knaphill GU21 2JW Miniature train
rides every Sunday afternoon until 25 Sept 2-5pm. For ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult).
DogFest, Loseley Park Guildford
9.30-5pm. Have-a-go activities, fun dog show, dog displays, advice from experts, shopping, festival food and drink, live music and much more!
Saturday 14 May Inclusive Train Play Session, 7th Woking Scout
Hall Woking Park For autistic, ADHD and special needs children. 2-3.30pm.
Compton Village Fete
Compton Village Green Lots of fun
from 12-4.30pm.
Surrey Heath Show
Frimley Lodge Park GU16 6HY Free entry, car parking £5. Inflatables, rides, miniature railway, stalls, food and drink and lots more. familiesonline.co.uk
Guildford Museum Castle Arch Open Wed-Sat 124.30pm. Free, for ages 4+. Drop-in, no need to book. Help decorate the table for tea to celebrate the Jubilee.
Sunday 15 May Dragon Boat Race & Family Fun Day
Goldsworth Park Lake Woking 10am. Cheer on the teams plus food stalls, entertainment and more.
Open Afternoon
Stoke Park Railway Guildford GU1 1TU Miniature train rides from 2-5pm.
Fernhurst Revels
Fernhurst Recreation Ground GU27 3HX Free entry. From 12.30pm. Birds of prey, games, fun dog show, reptiles, go-karts and more.
Thursday 19 May Father’s Day Prints
Peekaboo Play Café Guildford 9.30am-12pm. Popolo Ceramico will be capturing hand and foot prints on ceramics or jewellery and Julija will turn them into beautiful keepsakes, perfect for Father’s Day. Booking recommended, contact Julija on 07795 295728. Peekaboo play session must also be booked. 9
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Friday 20 May
Sunday 22 May
Animal Safari, Haslemere
Spring Fair, St. Andrew’s
Educational Museum 1.30-2.30pm. Fun animal themed session for under 5s with an adult. Book online.
Saturday 21 May The Piers Muddle Charity Unique Interactive Art Festival, Rowledge Primary
School Grounds Farnham 12.30-5pm. £5 entry includes a choice of three art activities - there are loads to choose from (free entry for chaperoning adults). Plus food, music and raffle. In memory of Piers Muddle, raising money for Brain Tumour Research and children undergoing cancer treatment.
Bramley Village Fete Gosden Common Bramley 12-4pm.
Coldharbour Village Fete
Coldharbour Memorial Ground RH5 6HF 2-5pm. Live music, magic show, children’s games and more.
Kids’ Craft, Cranleigh Arts
Centre 10-11am For ages 3-6. 11.15am-12pm for ages 7-11. £8. Please pre-book.
May Fair, Holy Trinity C of E
Primary School
West End, Woking Please contact
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C of E Infant School Farnham 11.30am-2pm.
Bach to Baby, St Andrew’s
Church Farnham 3pm. Classical concert for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Monday 23 May Father’s Day Prints and Pottery Painting, Tongham
Toddlers 10-11.30am. Capture hand and foot prints for Father’s Day gifts or paint your own ceramic item. Booking recommended, contact Julija on 07795 295728.
Little Twigs, Ripley Court
School Ripley 9.30-11am. Woodland stay and play session for ages 18 months - 3 years in Ripley Court’s Forest School. Click here to book.
Tuesday 24 May Baby and Toddler Prints
Baby Steps Studio Hindhead Popolo Ceramico will be here from 10am-2pm. Capture hand and foot prints for Father’s Day gifts. Booking required, call or text Julija on 07795 295728.
Fri 27 – Sun 29 May Winkworth Weekend
Winkworth Arboretum Godalming GU8 4AD 10am4pm. A fun weekend of events. 11
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Saturday 28 May Imagination Jubilee Party
Imagination Children’s Role Play Camberley 2.30-4.30pm. Princess entertainer, afternoon tea and flag to take home plus lots of role play fun. £20 per child (one adult goes free). Book online imagination-roleplay.co.uk
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Godalming Masonic Centre 1-5pm. Free entry and parking. Free picnics for children. Face Painting, Magic show, Fire Engine and more. Please email alistair@ godalmingmasonichall.org.uk if you are planning to attend.
Sat 28 May - 1 June Art Week, Hever Castle
Farmyard Antics
Godstone Farm In this new interactive experience children will meet the farmers and learn how to look after the animals.
Jubilee Celebrations
Claremont Landscape Garden Esher 10am-5pm. Dressing up in the thatched cottage plus garden trail. On 5 June there is the Big Jubilee Lunch Garden Party with Georgian and Victorian garden games.
The Power of Super Bees RHS Garden Wisley GU23 6QB Garden trail, daily activities and interactive performances. 10am-5pm.
Sunday 29 May
Get creative with lots of fun arty activities - click here for details.
Inclusive Train Play Session,
Sat 28 May- 5 June
Leatherhead Miniature Railway Mill Lane KT22 9UT
Jubilee Treasure Hunt Trail
Polesden Lacey See what treasures you can uncover as you follow the clues around the garden and claim a prize!
Half-term Butterfly Trail
Hatchlands Park East Clandon 10am-5pm. Enjoy a butterfly-themed trail through the parkland. Included in admission. familiesonline.co.uk
The Lightbox Woking Inclusive train play session for autistic, ADHD and special needs children. 11am12.30pm. Click here to book.
11am-4pm. Miniature train rides from 11am-4pm.
Monday 30 May Jubilee Themed Messy Play,
Peekaboo Play Cafe Guildford Click here for info and booking.
Early Birds, Haslemere
Educational Museum 9-10am. Opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition. Book online. 12
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Mon 30 May – 5 June Jubilee Crowns
Dapdune Wharf Guildford 11am-5pm. Free, no booking needed. Make a Jubilee crown, then wear it to a jubilee picnic beside the river - food available from the tea room but bring your own rug.
Tuesday 31 May The Lightbox
Woking Please book online.
Cardboard Castles 10.30am–12pm. Create your own castle. For 5-7s, £9.50 (accompanying adult free). Royal Emblem illustration 1.30-3pm. Create your own illustrated royal emblem. For 8-11s. £9.50 per child (accompanying adult free).
Brilliant Birds, Haslemere
Educational Museum 10.30am-1pm. Look at the Flight Lines exhibition and create some bird inspired art. Book online.
Floral Crown Workshops
Polesden Lacey Make an exquisite floral crown. For ages 12+ (16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Book online.
Jubilee Cupcake Decorating Farnham Maltings For ages 6-11. 10.30am-12pm. £14. Enjoy icing and decorating some cupcakes with bunting and flags. Click here to book. familiesonline.co.uk
Crown Making and Decorating
Haslemere Youth Hub 10.30-11.30am. £3 per child. Email deeza.thehub@gmail.com to book.
Wednesday 1 June Free Drop-in: Crowns The Lightbox
Woking GU21 4AA Drop-in anytime
from 1.30-4pm. £3 suggested donation.
Half Term Crafts
Museum of Farnham Fun-crafts for ages 3-7 with an adult. Drop in any time from 10am-12pm. £3.50 per child.
Falconry Display
Haslemere Educational Museum 1-4pm. Flights at 2pm and 3.30pm (subject to weather). Plus talks and static display. Book online.
Synergy Dance Workshops
Guildford Spectrum Workshops include themed dance and drama games with parachutes, ribbons and a signature snow disco and the opportunity to perform Synergy Dance Workshops a short routine. Click here to book.
Encanto Workshop
For ages 5+. 3.45-5pm.
Frozen 1 and 2 Workshop 2-3.30pm. For ages 3-8.
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Half Term Crafts
Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway Miniature train rides
Museum of Farnham Fun-crafts for ages 3-7 with an adult. Drop in any time from 10am-12pm. £3.50 per child.
Jubilee Disco
Platinum Jubilee Celebration, Meadowbank
11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Credit/debit cards only.
Jacob’s Well Village Hall 9.30-11am for 0-6 year olds. Themed crafts, disco party and snacks. Click here to book.
Family Fun Day
Guildford Cathedral 10.30am–12.30pm. Explore the building and take part in themed activities. Free, click here to book.
Oyez! Make a Town Crier’s Hat and Proclamation
Guildford Museum Castle Arch For ages 4+. Drop in from 12-1.30pm or 2-3.30pm. Free.
Biscuit Decorating
Haslemere Youth Hub 10.30-11.30am. £3 per child. Email deeza.thehub@gmail.com to book.
Thursday 2 June Floral Crown Workshops
Park Dorking Family fun day from 10.30am-4.30pm.
Open Day
Stoke Park Railway Guildford GU1 1TU Miniature train rides from 10am-1pm.
Rowledge Village Fayre
Recreation Ground Rowledge GU10 4BP 12-4pm.
Thurs 2 June – 5 June Platinum Jubilee Celebration, Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham, RH5 6BD Fifties-
themed celebration including live music on the terrace from 1pm daily, Jubilee treasure hunt trail, plus train rides and meet the rangers on Friday.
Platinum Jubilee Lawn Party, Watts Gallery –
Polesden Lacey Make an exquisite floral crown. For ages 12+ (16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Book online.
Artists’ Village Compton 123pm. Free with admission.
Surrey Heath Jubilee Celebration
in a hunt for the Queen’s crown and jewels, see if you can find the Queen’s Corgis as part of a trail in the garden and enjoy a specially designed augmented reality activity to learn about the Queen’s reign.
Frimley Lodge Park From 12pm. BBQ, fun fair, stalls, arts & crafts, rides, miniature railway, bouncy castle and more. Free entry, car parking £5. familiesonline.co.uk
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Hever Castle
Edenbridge TN8 7NG Take part
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Friday 3 June Send Jubilee Fair
Send Recreation Ground 12.305pm. Stalls, a tea tent, BBQ, live music and Jubilee activities.
Haslemere Charter Fair
In the High Street and West Street
11am-5pm. Lots of stalls, food and drink and entertainment.
Jubilee Party
Queen Elizabeth Park Guildford 12-5pm. Inflatables, Royal theme fancy dress, dog event and lots more!
Ottershaw Jubilee Fete
Ottershaw Memorial Fields 1pm-6.30pm. 1950s theme with live music, tea and cakes, bar, face painting, glitter tattoos, donkey rides and more!
Bellfields Jubilee Fun Day
Society Hall Bellfields GU1 1UG Stalls, bouncy castle, kids entertainment and more.
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Saturday 4 June CHIDDFEST
Coxcombe Recreation Ground Chiddingfold An eclectic mix of staged music plus a wide variety of activities for children as well as food and refreshments.
West End Village Fete
Tringham Hall and Recreation Ground West End, Woking GU24 9NP Fun family day out. 1-5pm.
Bird Prints, Haslemere
Educational Museum 10.30am-12pm. Experiment with foam printing sheets to create your own bird prints. For ages 5-11. Book online.
Eco Explorers, Union St
Aldershot Drop into the tent by
KFC from 10am-3pm. Free. Try hands-on activities and discover ways to look after nature and the environment.
Jubilee Garden Party St Mark’s Church
Phillips Memorial Park Godalming 10am-4pm. Free sports taster for all the family.
Westfield Rd, Woking Tea and cake,
Fri 3 june - Sat 4 June Shynefest, Merrist Wood
Godalming Town Show & Carnival
Guildford Family-friendly festival
with a weekend of live music from Lightning Seeds, Jesus Jones and loads more plus kids activities, entertainment, camping, silent disco, glamping, bars, food stalls, rides and more!
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live music, stalls, bouncy castle etc. Free entry. 2.30-4.30pm.
12-1pm Carnival Parade down the High Street. Town Show on Burys Field with arena entertainment, live music, stalls, food, drink and more. From 12pm.
Picnic in the Castle Grounds, Guildford
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Saturday 4 June cont.
Farnham’s Festival of Transport, Upper Hart Car
Downside Bridge Rd KT11 3DG
Live music, entertainment for all the family, food, drink, stalls and duck race. 11am-4pm.
Park Farnham, GU9 7HD From 10am see over a hundred motor vehicles from veteran cars to modern supercars. With stalls selling food and drink plus live music.
Bagshot Platinum Jubilee Street Party
Horsley Platinum Jubilee Picnic Party, Horsley Towers
Cobham Queen’s Jubilee Celebration, Leg O’Mutton
High St, Bagshot 12.30-5pm.
Entertainment, food, stalls, rides and attractions.
2-7pm. Parades, live music, food and drink and children’s royal activities.
Sunday 5 June
Jubilee Fayre
The Big Lunch Event With Live Music, Gostrey Meadow Farnham GU9 7RH 1-5pm. Bring
a picnic and enjoy live music covering the decades of the Queen’s reign.
Chiddingfold Fete
The Green Chiddingfold 124.30pm. Fete with stalls, food and fun arena events including dog show, circus aerial display and live music.
Queen’s Jubilee Carnival Procession & Tea
From 1.30pm watch the carnival floats make their way from High Lane, Haslemere to Lion Green. 2.30pm tea party on the green with stalls and music. Buy tea tickets in advance, click here.
Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway, Frimley Lodge Park
Miniature train rides 11am-5pm. Credit/debit cards only. familiesonline.co.uk
Badshot Lea School GU9 9LE From 11am. This is for the whole community to celebrate the Queen’s reign, with lots of stalls to enjoy.
Picnic on the Green
Compton 12-4pm. An afternoon of food, music and games.
Wednesday 8 June Story Explorers
Polesden Lacey A morning of fun for preschoolers with a story, rhymes and a nature-based craft activity. Booking essential. 10.30am– 12pm. Every Wednesday til 20 July. Included in admission.
Thursday 9 June Pottery Painting, Peekaboo
Play Café - Guildford Paint your own ceramics or have handprints captured with Popolo Ceramico. Booking essential, click here to book. 18
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Friday 10 June Noah’s Ark, Haslemere
Educational Museum 1.30-2.30pm. Book online. Story and craft for under 5s.
Saturday 11 June Milford Village Fete
Jubilee Field Milford GU8 5JD Family fun from 1pm.
Windlesham Fete
Field of Remembrance Kennel Lane GU20 6AA 1-5pm.
Halefest, Hale Nursery &
Primary Academy Farnham GU9 0LR 3-6pm. Summer Fair with games, stalls, bouncy castle, food, drink and live music!
Inclusive Train Play Session, 7th Woking Scout
Hall Woking Park 2-3.30pm. For autistic, ADHD and special needs children. Click here to book.
Victoria Day 2022
Aldershot The grand parade starts from the Princes Hall at 11am. Plus there’ll be performances from local musicians and dancers, free children’s crafts, face painting and more from 10am-4pm.
Sunday 12 June Open Afternoon
Stoke Park Railway Guildford Miniature train rides from 2-5pm. familiesonline.co.uk
Queen’s Jubilee Afternoon Tea, Park Mead Primary School Cranleigh 1-4pm. Free entry. On the main field with traditional stalls.
Open Sunday
Mane Chance Sanctuary 2pm. Tour of the site followed by tea, coffee and cakes. Meet the horses and learn about the Sanctuary. Click here to book.
Leatherhead Miniature Railway Mill Lane KT22 9UT
11am-4pm. Miniature train rides from 11am-4pm.
Saturday 18 June Summer Fair, Merrow
C of E Infant School GU4 7EA 12-2.30pm. Bouncy castle, BBQ, ice cream van, raffle, tombola and fun stalls and games for the children.
St John’s Village Fete
St John’s Lye Side shows, stalls, refreshments and a fun dog show. 12.30-4.30pm.
Frensham Fayre
Hollowdene Recreation Ground Frensham From 1pm. Traditional village fayre.
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Saturday 18 June cont. Family Fun Day
Alice Holt Forest Fun-packed day celebrating all things insect. Story-telling, games, bubbles and even a circus! Free.
St Cuthbert Mayne Primary School Summer Fair,
Snoxhall Fields Knowle Lane, Cranleigh, GU6 8JL 12.30-4pm. BBQ, drinks tent, dog show, bouncy fun run, tombola, raffle plus many more stalls and games.
Lyne Summer Fete
Lyne Village Hall KT16 0AN 12.30pm. Live music, entertainment, BBQ, fun fair rides, maypole dancers, ferret racing and much more.
Summer Fair, Onslow Infant
School Guildford 12pm-2.30pm. A fairytale themed fair featuring bouncy castles, tombolas, crafts and lots of activities for the kids. Enjoy the BBQ, cakes and Pimms at the bar. Cash only on activity stalls, card machine on refreshment stalls.
Camberley Armed Forces Day, Town Centre
10am-4pm. Roaming street entertainment and lots of free family activities across the town.
Big Wild Weekend Open Day, Nower Wood Leatherhead 10am-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm. Family fun with pond dipping, minibeast hunting and natural crafts. Click here to book. familiesonline.co.uk
Fun Dog Show
Millbrook Animal Centre Chobham GU24 8EH Registration from 10am plus stalls, face painting and refreshments.
Friday 24 June School Fair
Bushy Hill Junior School Guildford GU1 2SG 6-8pm. Everyone welcome.
Busy Buzzy Bees Haslemere
Educational Museum 10.3011.30am. Adult £1, child £2. Please book online. Visit the beehive and learn about bees.
Saturday 25 June Armed Forces Day Prom in the Park 2022, Princes
Gardens Free. The bar, tea tent and street food stalls will open at 2.30pm, alongside children’s activities and community stalls on Princes Way. The main Prom concert starts at 3.30pm - bring your flags, rugs and picnics!
Summer Jubilee Fayre
Camelsdale Primary School Haslemere 12-3pm, £2 per adult. An afternoon of fun including crazy golf, total wipeout, lots of traditional stalls and games, Pimms and gin tent, BBQ, live band and more.
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Summer Fair, St John’s
Church, West Byfleet 11am3pm. Donkey rides, children’s entertainer, stalls, refreshments and lots more.
Farnham Carnival’s Royal 70th Jubilee Party Gostrey Meadow Fayre from 2-9pm with live music, food & drink and children’s play area.
Sunday 26 June Funfest 2022
Yateley Manor School Yateley 11.30am-4pm. A fun packed day for people with disabilities or special educational needs, their families and helpers. Free, but book your place here.
WESTfest, Cradhurst
Recreation Ground Westcott, RH4 3PS Live music, rides and lots of independent local traders. No on-site parking. 12-4pm.
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Nearly New Sales Baby and Children’s Market On Saturday 30th April and Saturday 2nd July from 10am-12pm at Normandy Village Hall, Glaziers Lane, Guildford. Lots of stalls bursting with top quality like new baby and children’s items from birth to 8 years. £2 entry, kids are free. Come and grab a bargain or book a stall and be a seller. Keep 100% profit on the day. Godalming NCT Nearly New Sale On Sun 15 May at Borough Hall, Godalming. Shop for preloved baby, child and parent items with clothes, toys, books, equipment and more for 0-5s, plus maternity. Doors open to NCT members and pregnant women at 10.30am and to all at 11am. £1 donation per adult.
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May Half Term Holiday Camps Xtreme Activate Holiday Day Camp
OFSTED registered fun-filled holiday camp at Guildford Spectrum for ages 5-12. Mon 30 May - Wed 1 June 8.30am-6pm. Call 01483 443322, option 3 to book.
Children’s Theatre New Victoria Theatre
Peppa Pig
Wed 18 May - Thurs 19 May. Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it’s going to be her best day ever!
Camp Beaumont Multi-activity day camp at RGS School, Guildford from Mon 30 May - Wed 1 June for children aged 3-16.
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Casa Club
The Electric Theatre
SportyKidz Holiday Camps
Sun 29 May 11am & 2pm. Fantastic dancing, beautiful costumes and lovely music - for ages 2-11 including those with special needs.
Quality, fun, active and affordable holiday clubs for children aged 4-12 years with venues in Farnham, Frimley, Camberley, Weybridge, Alderhot and Farnborough. Football or Multi-Sports Camps for 3-13 year olds at the Winston Sports Centre, Woking from Mon 30 May - Wed 1 June.
Strawberry Patch Crafters Fun crafting classes on Mon 30 May - Wed 1 June. 9.15am12.15pm or 1-4pm for ages 6-15. Option to stay all day on Monday. Book by 13th May for the early book and pay offer!
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Let’s All Dance – The Princess and The Pea
Farnham Maltings Meet Me a Tree
Fri 20 May 10am, 11.30am & 2pm. £8. An interactive first opera for 0–2-year-olds.
Catch That Beast!
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Children’s Theatre Continued
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Camberley Theatre
Wed 4 May 11.30am & 1.30pm. An interactive storytelling performance for ages 0-4.
Sun 29 May 2pm. Shows at The Squish Pop Up, The Square Shopping Centre:
The Giraffe Who Wouldn’t Bath
Marvels of Mystery
Thurs 12 May 7.30pm. Family magic show starring Britain’s Got Talent winner Lance Corporal Richard Jones, for ages 8+.
Private Peaceful
Mon 23 – Sat 28 May. Set against the epic backdrop of WW1, 18-yearold Private Tommo Peaceful takes you on a journey through his most cherished memories. For 9 yrs+.
Adventures of an Ugly Duckling
Wed 25 May 11.30am & 1.30pm. With interactive and sensory roleplay. For ages 0-4.
In The Night Garden Live
Fri 3 June 1pm & 4pm, Sat 4 June 10am, 1pm & 4pm. You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life. Best for under 3s.
The Big Top
Wed 29 June 11.30am & 1.30pm. Meet Bertie, the little boy with a big imagination. For ages 0-4.
The Gruffalo
Fri 15 July 2pm & 4.30pm, Sat 16 July 11am & 2pm. Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for ages 3+. familiesonline.co.uk
Rapunzel
Egg and Spoon
Tues 7 May 11am & 2pm. An interactive romp through the seasons.
Dame Dolly Does Goldilocks
Sat 21 May 11am & 2pm. An interactive family show.
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy
Tues 24 May, Tues 21 June 11.30am.
Circus Skills with Patches
Sat 28 May 11am, 1pm & 3pm.
Babble
Sat 18 June 11am, 1pm & 3pm.
Painshill Park
Outdoor Theatre: Peter Pan By J.M. Barrie Thurs 2 June 5.30pm for 5+.
The Leatherhead Theatre Peter Pan
Thurs 26 – Sat 28 May.
Grayshott Village Hall Honk!
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EDUCATION
Lessons to learn before you’re 10
By Gail Hugman
Teaching young children to make good use of their working memory, exercise self-control and get organised will really help them develop the skills they need to succeed in life. Try these fun starter activities to set your child off on the right path. READ MORE Familiesonline.co.uk
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Starting school resources
If you have a little one starting school in September, now is a good time to start gently preparing them for the big day.
Get Ready for School Activity Pack
Fun, wipe clean books in smart carry case. £9.70
Going to School
A great Usborne picture book introducing the school experience. £4.99
Teach Your Monster to Read
Fun, engaging game that practises essential reading skills. FREE 6 May/June
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Phonics Play
Website with phonics information, games and activities. FREE
My First Day at School Game
BBC Bitesize interactive game explaining what school may be like. FREE
Bud’s Number Game
Educational game to get your child started with numbers. FREE
Preparing Your Child for Starting School
Top tips booklet to help children with transition. FREE
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SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS & WORKSHOPS
Here are some great workshops and camps for the summer holidays!
Stagecoach
You don’t need to be a Stagecoach student to attend a summer workshop. A fun week of singing, dancing and acting. Stagecoach Camberley & Yateley Grease the Musical for 6-18s and Boppin’ Bruno for ages 4-6. Workshops run from Mon 1 - Fri 5 Aug at Kings International College, Camberley. Stagecoach Godalming
Workshop runs from Mon 8 - Fri 12 Aug at St Catherine’ School, Bramley for 4-6s and 6-18 year olds. Stagecoach Liphook Mon 25 - Fri 29 July. 4-6 year olds will be creating Alice in Wonderland and 7-18 year olds will delve into the ‘Heart of the Sea’. Stagecoach Guildford Workshops for ages 4-6 (Trolls) and 6-18 (We Will Rock You) from Mon 15 - Fri 19 Aug at Christ’s College, Guildford. Stagecoach Farnham Aladdin workshops from from Mon 25 July - Fri 29 July at Farnham College for 4-6s and ages 6+. Stagecoach Frimley Workshops are running at St Augustine’s Primary School, Frimley from Mon 25 - Fri 29 July. Stagecoach Farnborough Workshops for ages 4-6 (Trolls) and 6-18 (We Will Rock You) from Mon 22 - Fri 26 Aug at The Samuel Cody School, Farnborough. Stagecoach Woking Summer workshops are running from Mon 25 - Fri 29 July.
Camp Beaumont
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This Summer Camp Beaumont is on hand to provide your child with a fun-filled adventure at over 40 locations across London and the South-East. With over 50 activities each week, multi-activity adventure camps take place every school holiday for ages 3-16. All bookings are flexible with their COVID flexible promise.
Stepping Stones
Summer day camp for 4-9s offering a range of activities from multisports, arts and crafts to inflatables and pamper treatments! In Bagshot.
Pitch Pals Summer Football Camps
A camp full of fun games, activities and tournaments suitable for all. Expert coaching from FAqualified Coaches in a safe, fun and inclusive environment.
SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS & WORKSHOPS
In2Drama
Synergy Dance
In2Drama is back with Broadway and West End Star Kerry Ellis at the Cranleigh Arts Centre. She will be running audition Master Classes at the five-day academy from 25-29 July, 9am-5pm suitable for aspiring actors and filmmakers aged 11-15 and 16-21.
Holiday-themed workshops at Guildford Spectrum, including Disney Frozen, Encanto & Cheerleading. Synergy will also run a SEND Dance & Movement workshop for children & families with special needs and disabilities.
Strawberry Patch Crafters
MultiSports Guildford
Term time and holiday crafting classes at The Mayford Centre. Holiday classes for Summer will run Mon 4 July - Fri 26 Aug and are open to children age 5 +.
Casa Club
Casa Club offer quality, fun, active and affordable holiday clubs for children aged 4-12 years with venues in Farnham, Frimley, Camberley, Weybridge, Aldershot and Farnborough. Offering a fun and full packed day each and every day. familiesonline.co.uk
Summer Holiday Camp runs from Mon 25 - Fri 29 July at St Peter’s School, Guildford. for boys and girls of all abilities, with half days for 4-6 year olds and full days for 6-16 year olds. No previous experience necessary.
Guildford Summer Youth Project
Put on a show at The Electric Theatre! Mon 25 - Fri 29 July 10am-5pm, Matilda Jr. for ages 5-13. Mon 1 - Fri 5 Aug 10am-5pm The Sound of Music Youth Edition for ages 8-16. Mon 1 - Fri 5 Aug 9am-12.30pm Disney’s The Aristocats Kids for ages 5-8. 31
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Haslemere Performing Arts
HPA’s Weekly Summer School takes place from July 25-29 and Aug 1-5. The children learn scripts, dance routines and songs then perform to family and friends on the last day. For more details, email: haparts@aol.com.
SportyKidz Holiday Camps
Football or Multi-Sports Camps for 3-13 year olds at the Winston Sports Centre, Woking from Mon 25 July - Fri 26 Aug. Standard Day 9am-3pm, extended day 8.15am-5pm!
Spark4Kids The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
An exciting mix of drama and theatre-making workshops run during the summer from Tues 2 - Fri 12 Aug. There will be workshops for all ages with activities such as storytelling, drama, games, crafts and more!
Xtreme Activate Holiday Day Camp
OFSTED registered fun-filled holiday camp that runs at Guildford Spectrum entertaining and challenging children aged 5-8 and 9-12. The Camp runs every school holiday from 8.30am-6pm. To book call 01483 443322, option 3.
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Computer coding and touch-typing courses where children creatively explore coding and touch-typing, helping them naturally develop their computational skills. For all abilities.
Surrey Theatre Academy
Summer theatre camps, taught by highly experienced theatre teachers. Haslemere: Encanto Mini Workshop Mon 1 Fri 5 Aug for 4-8s. Encanto Workshop Mon 8 - Fri 12 Aug for 6-16s. Godalming: Encanto Mini 2-Day Workshop Tue 16 - Wed 17 Aug for 4-8s. Sing 2 Mini 2-Day Workshop Thurs 18 - Fri 19 Aug for 4-8s. Encanto Workshop Mon 22 - Fri 26 Aug for 6-16s. 32
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PARENTAL WELLBEING
Bubble baths and candlelight - surely there’s more to self-care than that! By Natalie Stoker -
The Dragonfly Doula
Self-care is a much used ‘buzzword’ currently but does it feature as highly on our agendas as parents and caregivers as we would like? How often do you hear self-care portrayed as simply making time for a quick soak in the tub or a glass of wine with a good book after a tough week of parenting? It’s so much more than that though. Once you scratch the surface of self-care you discover its value reaches well beyond personal wellbeing and it is increasingly a necessity of modern life, rather than a luxury. Let’s start with some basics. Self-care is described as the process of taking care of oneself with behaviours that promote health and wellbeing. There are many elements of self-care that we manage and regulate intrinsically, e.g. feeding ourselves, being clothed, sleeping and looking after our physical health with trips to the doctor or dentist. These elements of self-care are ingrained over time, taught to us by our parents or adult caregivers and herein lies a key benefit to others as well as ourselves. When we model self-care for ourselves, our children will grow up with these familiesonline.co.uk
behaviours as a priority in their daily lives and their wellbeing will benefit from our choices long into the future. By making time for self-care we are safeguarding our mental health and overall wellbeing. So, if it really isn’t as simple as a bubble bath on a Friday night, what does good self-care look like? In order to look after our own wellbeing, we need to focus on activities and habits that keep us happy, mentally healthy and physically well. In practice this will be as individual as we are and what works for one won’t necessarily work for another so when considering what self-care will look like for you by all means take inspiration from those around you but try to avoid simply mimicking their choices for selfcare, as you could be left feeling disappointed and ultimately disheartened. If you aren’t sure where to start in working out what selfcare could look like for you then here are some suggestions to consider… 34
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•Getting out and meeting people - join a class or local group. Having weekly activities that you enjoy and can look forward to lifts your mood and improves wellbeing. •Scheduling date nights with a partner or a friend to work on developing your relationship. •Attending an exercise class or going for a walk or run. •Making time to sort a task that has been hanging over you and making you anxious. •Speaking your truth and getting things off your chest with someone who will provide a non-judgemental listening ear. •Taking a social media break to escape the dreaded ‘comparison-itis’. •Saying ‘no’ to tasks or activities that you won’t enjoy and focusing on building in small moments that bring you joy e.g. 10 minutes of listening to your favourite music, going for a short walk in nature, catching up on an episode of your favourite series, preparing food you love to eat. •Letting go of toxic relationships that emotionally drain you. •Setting clear boundaries to avoid over commitment and letting go of perfectionism. •Journaling, brain dumping and writing down our thoughts helps reduce feelings of stress familiesonline.co.uk
and overwhelm, focusing our minds so we feel more organised and in control with the space and time to reflect and process our thoughts. •Arranging help when we need it, rather than burning ourselves out by trying to do it all ourselves. Especially, but not limited to, the early days of parenting with a newborn. As a parent or caregiver our mood has a massive influence on the tone in our household as a whole. Our children are mirrors of our feelings and behaviours. When we prioritise our needs and take care of ourselves, not only can we can be happier and more compassionate parents to our children now but by modelling this focus on calm, positivity and relaxation in our lives this will not only benefit our health and wellbeing but it will filter through to the next generation and impact theirs too. By Natalie Stoker The Dragonfly Doula Natalie is a Birth & Postnatal Doula providing personalised 1-1 support for birth, your parenting preferences and your postnatal recovery. Natalie provides all the information, emotional and practical support you need to remain calm and relaxed during this special time in your life, as you build your family. For more information about Natalie and the services she offers please click here. 35
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Save food, money and the planet
Store your food right
As the amount of food that is thrown away continues to grow, it’s important to think about the impact this is having on our planet. Now is the time to act and own your impact. Small changes really can make a big difference. Whether it’s popping your apples in the fridge to make them last longer or using your favourite mug to measure out one serving of pasta, you can save yourself money and help the planet with our top tips. 1. Plan shops and meals in advance – try using an app to help make sure you only buy what you need.
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Store your food right – keep your food fresher for longer by finding out the best ways to store it. Know your portions – avoid cooking too much by measuring out the correct serving sizes. Freezing food near its use by date. Make meals from leftovers.
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Summer in the Alps The Alps may be an obvious destination for the ski season, but how about a summer visit? Summer offers enough green (the mountains) and blue (the sky) to set you up for the whole year - and plenty of fresh air to fill your families’ lungs. With reasonably priced flights from London airports to Geneva then a short drive to Morzine, there is a warm welcome waiting from Paul and Francesca Eyre at Chilly Powder. With the main chalet Au Coin du Feu - plus two chalets next door, you can organise your own meals, or join the party at ‘Au Coin du Feu’ for dinners that you usually only dream of. Family friendly early evening meals for the children and a daytime crèche for little ones not quite as active as you, with drinks in the bar for the grown ups – or in the Jacuzzi on the terrace – Paul and Francesca will make you wish that this was home! For more about Chilly Powder chalets for summer and winter and click here and more about summer in Morzine click here. familiesonline.co.uk
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Smile this summer with a FREE Perform class Summer term is here and there’s no better time for your child to try a Perform class. Packed with self-esteem boosting activities, Perform weekly classes will round off the academic year with a fun and relaxed focus on developing confidence, communication, coordination and concentration. Using a mix of drama, dance and singing, these high-energy classes for all abilities are designed to allow even the most reticent children to shine. If you think your child may benefit from Perform but are not sure if they’ll like it, you can book a free trial class by clicking here. Save Families’ readers receive a special £40 discount when booking £40! before 31st May, just quote SW310522. Local Perform Classes in West Surrey: Christchurch Hall, Guildford (Ages 4-7 Sat 9.30am & 11.15am, Wed 4pm. Ages 7-12 Sat 2pm, Wed 5.05pm) Hoe Valley Community Building, Woking (Ages 4-7 Wed 4pm. Ages 7-12 Wed 5.05pm) Moorcroft Centre, Woking (Ages 4-7 Sat 9.30am & 11.15am. Ages 7-12 Sat 2pm) Haslewey Community Centre, Haslemere (Ages 4-7 Tues 4pm. Ages 7-12 Tues 5.05pm) St Peter And St Paul Church Hall, Godalming (Ages 4-7 Fri 4pm. Ages 7-12 Fri 5.05pm) Farnham Maltings (Ages 4-7 Wed 4pm. Ages 7-12 Wed 5.05pm) New Classes launching 7 October 2022: St Paul’s Camberley (Ages 4-7 Fri 4pm. Ages 7-12 Fri 5.05pm).
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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Baby and toddler groups on a MONDAY - click listings for details Little GURCkins
Guildford United Reformed Church Mondays 10-11.30am
Little Chicks
Halstead Prep School, Woking, Mondays 9.30-10.30am
Toddler Group
Holy Trinity Church, Knaphill, Mondays and Thursdays 1.30-3pm
Little Twigs
Ripley Court School, Ripley Mondays 9.30-11am
Parent and Toddler Groups St Andrew’s Church Goldsworth Park Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Tiny Tots
The Church Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Frimley Green Mondays 10-11.30am
Haslemere Youth Hub Mondays 10-11am, Wednesdays 1.30-2.30pm
Octots
Parent & Toddler Group
St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Godalming Mondays 10-11.30am and Baby group on Wednesdays 10-11am
St John’s Baby & Toddler Group St John’s Centre, Merrow Mondays 9.30-11am
Teddy Toddlers
The Salvation Army Community church, Sythwood, Mondays 9.15-11.15am
Teddies Toddler Group
Tongham Community Centre Mondays 10am-12pm.
Emmanuel Church, Stoughton, Mondays 10-11.30am and Thursdays 1-2.30pm
Angel Tots
First Steps Playgroup
Tongham Toddlers
St Michael and All Angels Church, Pirbright Mondays 10-11.30am
Bounce House
St Christopher’s Church, Haslemere Mondays 10am-11.30am
St Mary’s Church, Shalford Mondays 9.30-11am
Ottershaw Toddler Group Ottershaw Church Mondays 10-11.30am
Babes and Tots
St Thomas on the Bourne, Farnham Mondays 9.30-11am
Again Again Stay and Play
Bentley Copse Activity Centre, GU5 Mondays 9.3010.30am or 11am-12pm Woking Twins Club
St Hugh of Lincoln Mondays 9.30-11am twice a month Babes & Toddlers
St Lukes Church Hall, Grayshott Mondays 10-11.30am
BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Baby and toddler groups running on a TUESDAY - please click listings for details Tots Praise
Church of The Good Shepherd Tuesdays 10-11.30am
Toddler Time
Rydes Hill Preparatory School, Guildford Tuesdays 10-11am
Play Café
St Michaels Church Aldershot Tuesdays 9am-11.30am
Little Sunbeams Parent & Toddler Group
Manor Road Church, Guildford Tuesdays 9-11.15am
Toddlers Group
Farnham Baptist Church Tuesdays 10-11.30am
Baby and Toddler Group St Mary’s Horsell Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am
Bethany Babes
St Mary of Bethany, Woking Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Playbox
Frimley Baptist Church Tuesdays 9.30am. For childminders and nannies
ABC Stay and Play Toddler Group The Old Rectory, Busbrige Church Tuesdays 9.30-11.15am.
SJS Toddlers
St John’s Stoke, Guildford Tuesdays 9.3010.40am or 11am-12.10pm familiesonline.co.uk
Toddler Fun
St Peter’s Church Hall, Frimley Tuesdays & Fridays 10-11.30am
Bumps & Babies NCT Godalming & Cranleigh The Baptist Church, Godalming Tuesdays 10.30-11.30am
Busy Bee Toddler Session
St Hilary’s School Godalming Tuesdays 2-3pm. No booking needed.
Toddler Group
St Paul’s Woking Tuesdays 10-11.30am.
Tots
St Mark’s Church Westfield, Woking Tuesdays 10-11.30am
Toddler Group
Binscombe Church Tuesdays 9.30-11am
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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Baby and toddler groups running on a WEDNESDAY - please click listings for details Tiny Treasures
Grace Church Chertsey St, Guildford Wednesdays 10-11.30am
ABC Playgroup Christ Church Guildford Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Cafe Play
Little Ducklings
Octots
Sticky Fingers Toddler Group
St Nicolas Church, Guildford Wednesdays 10-11am
St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Godalming Mondays 10-11.30am and Baby group on Wednesdays 10-11am
Parent and Toddler Groups St Andrew’s Church Goldsworth Park Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Parents & Toddlers Mindenhurst School, Deepcut Wednesdays 10-11.30am.
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Shere Village Hall Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am
St Anne’s Hall, Bagshot Wednesdays 9.30-11am
Godaltots
Godalming United Church Wednesdays 10-11am
Toddler Group
Church Hall, Horsley Evangelical Church Wednesdays 10-11.45am
Welcome Tots
Welcome Church, Woking Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11.30am
Tots Praise
St Paul’s Camberley Wednesdays 10-11.30am.
Baby & Toddler Group
The Cornerstone Centre, St John’s Church West Byfleet Wednesdays 1-3pm
Bounce House
Haslemere Youth Hub Mondays 10-11am, Wednesdays 1.30-2.30pm.
Coffee Plus Todder Group
The Old School, St. Paul’s Church, Tongham Wednesdays 10.30-12noon
Trinity Toddlers
Holy Trinity, Bramley Wednesdays 10-11.30am
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Baby and toddler groups running on a WEDNESDAY - please click listings for details Little Lambs
QE Park Baptist Church, Guildford Wednesdays 10am
Little Dragons
Happy Nappies
Wrecclesham Community Centre, Wednesdays 9.30-11am
Happy Feet
The Church of St Peter and St Paul, West Clandon Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am
High Cross Church, Camberley Wednesdays 10-11.30am.
Toddle Tots
Bethany Babes
Bosco’s Hall, All Saints New Haw Wednesdays 9.30-11am
St Mary of Bethany, Woking Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Sunbeams
Acorn Toddlers
Christchurch Woking Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Puttenham Toddler Group Marwick Hall, Puttenham Wednesdays 9-10.30am
Bethel Babies
Bethel Baptist Church, Farnham Wednesdays 10am familiesonline.co.uk
Elim Pentecostal Church, Aldershot Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Baby & Toddler Group
St Alban’s, Hindhead Wednesdays 9-11.15am
Little Munchkins Former Primary School Ripley Wednesdays 10am
Heathside Corner Toddler Group Woking URC Wednesdays 10-11.30am.
Smart Tots
St Mark’s Church, Godalming Wednesdays 9-11am.
Marty’s Friends Play Group
St Martin’s Church Hall, East Horsley Wednesdays 10-11.30 am.
Baby and Toddler Group Ewhurst Babptist Church Wednesdays 10.15-11.45am
Little Monkeys Baby and Toddler Group The Link (next to St Barts Church), Haslemere Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am
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Baby and toddler groups running on a THURSDAY please click listings for details NCT Baby & Toddler Group
St John’s Lye Woking Thursdays 11.30am-1pm.
Funkey Monkeys St Peter’s Shared Church, Guildford Thursdays 10-11.30am
Noah’s Ark Toddler Group
The Wheelhouse, St Mary’s West Horsley Thursdays 10-11.30am
Ark Toddler Group Godalming Baptist Church, Thursdays 9.30-10.45am
Teddies Toddler Group
Emmanuel Church, Stoughton, Mondays 10-11.30am and Thursdays 1-2.30pm
Thursday Twinkle Tots
St Mary’s Horsell Thursdays 9.30-11am
Little Lambs
Send Evangelical Church, Thursdays 10-11.30am
Bethel Toddlers
Bethel Baptist Church, Farnham Thursdays 9.30-11am
First Steps
Lollipops
St John’s Church Youth Centre, Woking Thursdays 9.15-10.45am.
United Reformed Church, Elstead Thursdays 10-11.30am.
Trinity Tots
Toddler Group
Holy Trinity Church, Aldershot. Thursdays 10am-11.30am
Chatterbox
Lawnsmead Hall, Wonersh Thursdays 10-11.30am
Toddler Group
St Paul’s Camberley Thursdays 10.15-11.30am.
Grayswood Baby & Toddler Group Grayswood Village Hall Thursdays 9-11am.
Baby Plus
Holy Trinity Church, Knaphill Mondays & Thursdays 1.30-3pm
St. Paul’s Church, Tongham Thursdays 10.30-12noon
Bumps & Babies
Toddler Group
St Peter’s Church, Frimley Thursdays 10-11am
St Saviours Church, Guildford Thursdays 10-11.30am
Woodland Explorers
3CC Playtime
Belmont School Holmbury St Mary 1.30-3pm. First Thursday of the month.
Peaslake Baby and Toddler Group Peaslake Village Hall Thursdays 9.3011.30am
Messy Toddlers
The Spire Church, Farnham, Thursdays 9.45-11.15am
3 Counties Vineyard, Haslemere Thursdays 10-11.45am
Tots & Toddlers
Moorcroft Community Centre, Woking, Thursdays 10-11.30am
Baby Plus
The Old School, St. Paul’s Church, Tongham Thursdays 10.30-12noon
BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Baby and toddler groups running on a FRIDAY - please click listings for details Toddler Fun
St Peter’s Church Hall, Frimley Green Tuesdays & Fridays 10-11.30am
Jelly Beans Toddler Group Salvation Army, Guildford Fridays 9.30-11.30am from 21st January.
Fledglings
Lightwater Baby and Toddler Group
All Saints Community Hall, Lightwater Fridays 9.30-11am.
Baby Cats
Pop Up Play Session
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford Fridays 10.30am12.30pm.
St Catherine’s Bramley Fridays 9.30-10.30am once a month
Heathervale Baptist Church, New Haw Fridays 10-11.30am
Little Bees
Toddler Group
St George’s Church Room, Badshot Lea Fridays 10-11.30am
Kingdom Tots
Cranmore School, West Horsley Fridays 9-10.30am
Ottershaw Christ Church C of E Infant School Fridays 9-10.30am
Caterpillar Cafe Burpham Church, Guildford Fridays 9.30-11am
Little Nic’s Toddlers
Toddler Group
Holmbury Toddlers
Toddler Group
Babies & Toddlers
Tiny Feet
All Saints Church, Onslow Village Fridays 9.30-11am
Holmbury St Mary Village Hall Fridays 9.30-11am once a month
Frimley Baptist Church Fridays 10-11.30am
High Cross Church, Camberley Fridays 10-11.30am. Baby group.
Toddler Group
Welcome Tots
St John’s Church room, Farncombe Fridays 10.30am12pm familiesonline.co.uk
Welcome Church, Woking Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11.30am
St Nicolas, Cranleigh Fridays 10-11.30am
Millmead Centre, Guildford Baptist Church Fridays 10-11.30am
Little Saints
All Saints Church Witley Fridays 9-10.30am
Trinity Tots Baby Group
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