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In this issue 4

News & views

Under 5s play

Parental wellbeing

Education - Lessons to learn before you are 10

Independent School open days

Summer holiday camps & workshops

Days out

What’s on diary

Half term holiday camps, Children’s theatre

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Save food, money and the planet 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. 2. Store your food right – keep your food fresher for longer by finding out the best ways to store it. 3. Know your portions – avoid cooking too much by measuring out the correct serving sizes. 4. Freezing food near its use by date. 5. Make meals from leftovers. Visit surreyep.org.uk for more tips. Store your food right

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News & Views 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.

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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. The curriculum has an emphasis on fun, making friends and lots of laughter plus children can enjoy bespoke apps, downloads and videos at home. Small classes ensure plenty of individual attention and each child receives a progress report every 10 weeks. This term, 4-7s will be bringing out the super in themselves as they become Superheroes on a mission to save the world. Meanwhile, 7-12s will enjoy red carpet glamour in Jack and the Wonderbeans. 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 at www.perform.org. uk/try. Families’ readers receive a special £40 discount when booking before 31st May, just quote SW310522.

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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). T: 020 7255 9120 www.perform.org.uk/try

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 visit www.chillypowder.com and more about summer in Morzine visit www.morzine-avoriaz.com/activites-de-plein-air-ete.html

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Pressurising picky eaters doesn’t work While picky eating is part of the norm for developing toddlers, when it extends into the school years, it takes a toll on all involved. New research from Australian universities has found that a range of factors contributed to a child's likelihood of being a fussy eater. The study found that pressuring a child to eat, offering rewards for eating and very strict parenting all negatively influenced fussy eaters. Whereas a more relaxed parenting style, eating together as a family and involving a child in the preparation of food all reduced the likelihood of fussy eating. Lead researcher Laine Chilman said ‘Eating together as a family, with siblings and having a single meal at a regular time all helped reduce food fussiness. As did getting the fussy child involved in the meal, either by helping to choose the menu, or helping to prepare the meal.’

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Under 5s Play!

Pre-schoolers

Would you like to find somewhere new to take your pre-schooler and meet other parents and carers - 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. A play town for tots designed to spark imagination, creativity and curiosity. By keeping visitor numbers little, children have the space and confidence to explore, and create magical memories with friends and family. Centres in West Byfleet, Frimley and Rudgwick. Four sessions a day, 7 days a week. www.little-street.co.uk

Wee Nature Spirits

Wee Nature Spirits outdoors stay & child-led playgroup, Chobham, offers an opportunity to meet like minded families and forge friendships for life. Using an old marquee and garden, with early years pre-school resources for babies to 5 years old to play freely, build resilience and get messy no matter what the weather. www.naturespiritsuk.com/wee-nsuk

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Peekaboo Play Cafe - Guildford

Peekaboo Play Cafe-Guildford is a fun and safe place for under 5s to visit. It offers stay and play sessions and messy play sessions too, based at Compton Village Hall, between Guildford and Godalming. For more information visit www.peekabooguildford.com

Little City

Little City - the fun mobile role play experience, with over 10 role play areas and something for everyone, be a fire fighter, café owner or hairdresser and much more! Sessions, parties and school hire in and around Guildford & Farnborough! www.littlecityuk.com/find-your-city/ guildford-and-farnborough

Baby and Toddler Groups

Gym Jams Soft Play

A traditional style soft play exclusively for little ones aged 0-3 years old, offering a clean and safe environment. Gym Jams provides plenty of opportunities to develop gross and locomotor skills including crawling, toddling and climbing, encouraging exploration at their own pace. www.gym-jams.co.uk

Mini Hoppers

MiniHoppers at AirHop Guildford is for kids from 6 months up to 6 years old. They can jump to their heart’s content in a 100% safe environment. There will also be ride-ons and sensory toys plus mini football goals and basketball hoops with fun bubble time at the end. Book at www.airhop-guildford.com

Imagination Children’s Role Play

Visit linktr.ee/FamiliesSurreyW or scan the QR code and click on the ‘Baby and toddler groups’ link to see our listing of over 100 groups running in West Surrey and North Hampshire.

Four storeys of soft play at Guildford Spectrum for children aged 10 and under. The fun includes ball pools, a trampoline, tube slide, cargo net and sky glide. Book sessions online: www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk

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Let your children’s imagination run wild as they explore the different themed rooms at Imagination Children’s Role Play in Camberley, including a pirate ship, garden, vets, jungle room, farm shop and baby sensory room. Book online at www.imagination-roleplay.co.uk

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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

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 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 self-care, 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… • 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 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. 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 visit www.thedragonflydoula.co.uk

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At school, children are taught to read using synthetic phonics. They learn letter sounds (phonemes) in groups and then work on blending them to make words. The first group is normally ‘s, a, t, p, i, n’. Once children know these phonemes, they will be encouraged to blend them together to make words. Later, children learn that one phoneme can be represented by different letters, such as the sound in the middle of ‘rain’ can also be represented as ‘ay’ (play) and ‘a-e’ (tale). Phonics reading schemes, such as Bug Club Phonics, Red Squirrel Phonics, Big Cat Phonics, Floppy’s Phonics are carefully written so that children can sound out all the words using only their phonics knowledge. When helping your child learn to read, the most important thing is to encourage a love of books and reading for pleasure. Whilst phonics is an important learning tool, it is part of a much bigger picture.

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St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551 Mixed 2-11 years.

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St Ives School, Haslemere Mixed 2-11 years.

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Summer Holiday Camps & Workshops Here are some great workshops and camps for the summer holidays! Whether you are looking for childcare or some summer fun there’s something here for everyone.

Stagecoach

You don’t need to be a Stagecoach student to attend a Stagecoach summer workshop. Enjoy a fun filled week of singing, dancing and acting; putting on a musical extravaganza on the last day for friends and family. A great week to boost confidence and make new friends.

Stagecoach Camberley & Yateley

This year Stagecoach Camberley & Yateley have exclusive access to Grease the Musical for ages 6-18 and Boppin’ Bruno for ages 4-6. No experience is necessary to attend - just come along, sing, dance and act all week. Make new friends and create a show with lights and costumes to share at the end of the course. Students will work in age related groups. A WAP BA BA LOO BAM! Workshops run from Mon 1 - Fri 5 August at Kings International College, Camberley. Email camberley@stagecoach.co.uk to book your place or book online at www.stagecoach.co.uk/camberley. Childcare vouchers and tax free childcare accepted.

Stagecoach Godalming

Stagecoach Godalming are running their summer workshop from Mon 8 - Fri 12 August at St Catherine’ School, Bramley. Early Stages (4-6 year olds) attend from 9.30-1pm with a presentation at 1pm on the Friday and 6-18 year olds put on a Show in a Week and attend from 10-4pm with a show at 6pm on the Friday. Book at www.stagecoach.co.uk/godalming Stagecoach Liphook Stagecoach Liphook offers annual Summer Holiday workshops for 5 days of fun from Mon 25 - Fri 29 July! 4-6 year olds (9.30am-12.30pm) will be creating Alice in Wonderland and 7-18 year olds will delve into a swashbuckling musical ‘Heart of the Sea’ inspired by Pirates of The Caribbean. 9.30am - 4.30pm with the performance on Friday evening at 7pm. Childcare vouchers and Tax Free Childcare accepted. Book at: www.stagecoach.co.uk/liphook

Stagecoach Guildford

Stagecoach Guildford are running workshops for ages 4-6 and 6-18 from Mon 15 - Fri 19 Aug at Christ’s College, Guildford. For 4-6s the theme is Trolls and ages 6-18 will be performing We Will Rock You! Book at https://www.stagecoach.co.uk/guildford

Stagecoach Farnham

Stagecoach Farnham’s summer workshop is Aladdin which runs from Mon 25 July - Fri 29 July at Farnham College. 9.30am - 3.30pm for ages 6+ with a performance on Friday from 3.30-4.30pm. Children aged 4-6 years attend from 9am-1pm and put on their performance from 12.30-1pm on the Friday. Childcare vouchers accepted. Book your place at www.stagecoach.co.uk/farnham

Stagecoach Frimley

Stagecoach Frimley’s fun summer workshops are running at St Augustine’s Primary School, Frimley from Mon 25 - Fri 29 July. 4-6 year olds attend from 9.30am-12.30pm and 6-18 year olds from 10am-4pm. Childcare and Tax Free childcare vouchers accepted. Book at www.stagecoach.co.uk/frimley

Stagecoach Farnborough

This summer you can be part of Stagecoach Farnborough’s summer workshop - We Will Rock You! Running from Mon 22 - Fri 26 Aug for ages 6-18 at The Samuel Cody School, Farnborough. The workshop theme for children aged 4-6 is Trolls. Book at www.stagecoach.co.uk/farnborough

Stagecoach Woking

Stagecoach Woking’s popular summer workshops are running from Mon 25 - Fri 29 July. For more information and to book visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/woking

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Camp Beaumont

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With the school holidays just around the corner, and the dilemma of childcare approaching, 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, not only can your child sharpen up their social skills, but they can pursue new interests, develop new talents and unleash their creative side. Activities range from Aqua Olympics to Movie Maker to Superhero Academy, and each activity programme is tailored by age group, including a nursery-style Playtime Programme for 3-4 year olds, a unique Magic Programme for 5-7 year olds, a thrilling Active Programme for 8 to 11 year olds and an exclusive club style Teens Programme for 12-16 year olds. Camp Beaumont’s award-winning multi-activity adventure camps take place every school holiday, including May half-term and summer. Childcare vouchers are accepted and all bookings are flexible with their COVID flexible booking promise. If there are any changes to the government guidance you can change the date hassle-free or receive a full refund. To book, visit www.campbeaumont.co.uk or call 01604 851 0000. Quote Family to save 10%.

Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones summer day camp is for 4 – 9 year olds offering a range of activities for all ages from multi-sports, arts and crafts to inflatables and pamper treatments! They pride themselves on being a family run childcare provider who offer a fun, stimulating and safe environment for your child to enjoy. Operating from Connaught School, Bagshot, Surrey from 8am-6pm you can book in by calling Sharon on 07748 531278 or visit www.steppingstonesafterschoolclub.co.uk. £42 per day (including hot meal). Childcare vouchers accepted.

Pitch Pals Summer Football Camps

After filling up their Easter Camps, Pitch Pals are back again with more fantastic Summer Camps. All days will run 9am-3.30pm (late pick-up of 4pm and half-days available). Your child can expect a camp full of fun games, activities and tournaments suitable for all. Expert coaching from FA-qualified Coaches in a safe, fun and inclusive environment. Early booking is recommended to guarantee your child’s space. You can book at www.pitchpals.co.uk

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Summer Holiday Camps & Workshops In2Drama

Synergy Dance

Strawberry Patch Crafters

MultiSports Guildford

In2Drama is back this year with Broadway and West End Star Kerry Ellis at the Cranleigh Arts Centre. (Cats, Wicked, We will Rock You, Les Miserables). She will be running audition Master Classes at the fiveday academy which runs from 25th29th July, 9am-5pm. The academy suits aspiring actors and filmmakers. The focus is on developing skills for musical theatre, film, acting, piano, dance and tech. Age related groups of 11-15 and 16-21 allows for better 1:1 focus. The In2Drama students will have the opportunity to perform to a public audience each day. There are strictly limited places. For more information and to book today go to www.in2drama.com

Join Strawberry Patch Crafters for lots of crafting fun! They offer term time and holiday classes in their lovely bright studio at The Mayford Centre. Children walk in, say “WOW” and love taking home their creations. They will be working with a wide variety of crafting resources. Holiday classes for Summer will run Monday 4th July through to Friday 26th August and are open to children age 5 +. Visit www. strawberrypatchcrafters.com for full details.

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Synergy Dance will be running their signature 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. See also their new all-day workshops from 9am4pm!! For more details and to book please visit: https://bit.ly/3K8vuPr

Summer Holiday Camp runs from Mon 25 - Fri 29 July at St Peter’s School, Guildford. Suitable for boys and girls of all abilities, with half days for 4-6 year olds and full days for 6-16 year olds. Students will take part in 16 sports with professional coaches and mini tournaments. OFSTED registered, Childcare Vouchers accepted. No previous experience necessary, applicants do not have to be regular MultiSports students. For more information or to book please contact Ingrid on 0844 8009096. www.multisportsguildford.co.uk

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Summer Holiday Camps & Workshops 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 with an extensive range of different activities for all ages such as multi sports, arts and crafts, drama and singing, gardening, messy play, cookery, archery, go karting and so much more. During the summer they also have lots of special activities and trips available. Book at https://casaclubs.co.uk/

Haslemere Performing Arts

HPA’s Weekly Summer School takes place from July 25th - 29th and Aug 1st - 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 at 2pm. For more details, email: haparts@aol.com.

Guildford Summer Youth Project

Are you between 4 and 16 years old? Do you have a passion for dance, drama and singing? Join Guildford Theatre School’s one week courses and put on a show at The Electric Theatre this Summer! 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 To book contact The Electric Theatre at www.electric.theatre

SportyKidz Holiday Camps

Sporty Kidz will be running their popular Football or Multi-Sports Camps for 3-13 year olds in Woking at the Winston Sports Centre from Mon 25 July - Fri 26 Aug. Standard Day 9am-3pm, Extended Day 8.15am-5pm! Football camp - children will learn new skills and enjoy fun competitions with the wonderful FA Qualified coaches. Multi-Sports Camp - each week children will take part in 15 exciting sports, teaching them a variety of sports skills and they will love the fun energetic multi-skills and parachute games. Childcare vouchers and HMRC tax free payments accepted. Book at SportyKidz.co.uk.

The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

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Spark4Kids

The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre will have an exciting mix of drama and theatre-making workshops on offer to inspire and keep creative minds buzzing during the summer holidays from Tues 2 - Fri 12 Aug. There will be workshops for all ages with activities such as storytelling, drama, games, crafts and more! Follow them on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for the latest details on these fun workshops! Bursary places are available, contact Rhiannon Fisher on rfisher@yvonne-arnaud.co.uk.

OFSTED registered funfilled holiday camp that runs at Guildford Spectrum entertaining and challenging children aged 5-8 and 9-12 years. The Camp runs every school holiday from 8.30am6pm. Children will take part in activities such as ice skating, bowling, swimming (everyday for 9 years + and on certain days for ages 5-8), track time (weather permitting) and arts and crafts. Bookings can be made in person at Customer Services (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-1pm) or by calling 01483 443322, option 3.

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Make new friends, have a serious amount of fun and perform in a show on the last day to friends and family in one of these fantastic summer theatre camps, taught by highly experienced theatre teachers. At Haslemere Hall: Encanto Mini Workshop Mon 1 - Fri 5 Aug for 4-8s Encanto Workshop Mon 8 - Fri 12 Aug for 6-16s At Godalming Borough Hall: 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 Book at www.surreytheatreacademy.co.uk

Spark4Kids runs computer coding and touch-typing courses where children creatively explore coding and touch-typing, helping them naturally develop their computational skills. For kids that love computers, Spark4Kids might just be their ultimate holiday activity! From absolute beginners to experienced children, for online and in-person courses, contact Spark4Kids for more information – hello@spark4kids.com or 020 8090 1444 or visit www.spark4kids.com

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Days Out

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ShyneFest

Family-friendly, live music festival with kids activities, entertainment, camping, glamping, silent disco, bars, food stalls, escape rooms, animal encounters, rides and loads more! Join ShyneFest at their new venue, Merrist Wood (between Guildford and Woking) on 3rd & 4th June, for a weekend of live music from Lightning Seeds, Jesus Jones and loads more. Upgrade to boutique glamping tents for luxurious camping, enjoy some rides, eat delicious food and have a cocktail or a pint from one of their bars. This will be their 5th year and it is going to be the biggest and best yet!

Alice Holt Forest

NEW cycle Hire at Alice Holt Forest! Have a great day out at Alice Holt Forest this spring. There’s something for everyone with the fun Superworm trail, unique Gruffalo sculptures, exciting play areas and Go Ape. And now, thanks to the new Cycle Hire facility, you can come to the forest with all your family and friends and hire bikes to go exploring parts of the forest that you’ve never discovered before! Visit the friendly team in the Activity Centre to find out more about all the activities happening on site. For more information visit: www. forestryengland.uk/alice-holt-forest

Godstone Farm As the sun shines, Godstone Farm will be inviting little ones to become farmers for the day! Their all-new Farmyard Antics experience will give children the opportunity to meet their farmers and find out what is involved in various areas of animal husbandry – there’ll be mucking out, feeding & watering and generally getting stuck in! It’s an interactive experience like no other and runs from 28 May - 5 June and is included in admission. Book admission tickets online.

Hever Castle

Get creative at Hever Castle during Art Week from 28 May–1 June. Join a Victorian Governess to learn about the artistic techniques children of the time would have been taught and try some as part of a free 30 minute show. Dig for mosaic pieces or create an Origami bookmark. Have a go at painting in the plein air, enter the painting competition and discover different paintings of the Castle hidden in the gardens as part of an art trail (included in Castle admission). Finish off your day with face painting (extra £5). From 2-5 June take part in a hunt for the Queen’s crown and jewels in the Castle or see if you can find the Queen’s Corgis as part of a trail in the grounds. There is also The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon Trail, a specially designed augmented reality activity where players visit seven characters that have ‘come to life’ from Buckingham Palace - you’ll learn about each decade of the Queen’s reign.

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Guildford Spectrum

At Guildford Spectrum there is a great choice of activities, including tenpin bowling, indoor Olympic sized ice skating rink, four pools including a leisure pool, a 25m competition pool, teaching pool and diving pool. The Leisure Pool features flumes, a tyre ride, bubble beds, sprays, and a wave machine. You can also race your friends and family down Surf, the 3 lane slide. The ice rink is open all year round, and smaller skaters can hire fun penguin or snowman skating aids to help them round the rink. There’s also fun soft play ‘Specky’s Pirate Ship’ and The Rock Box climbing centre.

AirHop Guildford

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The 2021 upgraded AirHop Guildford offers a whopping 30,000 square feet of space to hop, to party, as well as to relax and watch from the much bigger café area. There are over 50 interconnected trampolines that span right across the floor and up the walls on the Main Court – as well as their AR Trampolines, Dodgeball, Dodge Attack, Air Bag and Slam Dunk. Online bookings are open for general jumps (4+), MiniHoppers (for ages 6 months – 6 years) and the new Sunset sessions every Friday and Saturday 6-8pm. Book your next HOP now at www.airhop-guildford.com or call 0330 223 3333 for more info.

Polesden Lacey has a host of events and activities to enjoy over half term. The Jubilee treasure hunt trail runs from Sat 28 May-Sun 5 June - see what treasures you can uncover as you follow the clues around the garden and claim a prize at the end! 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 live music on the terrace from 1pm, the South Lawn is the perfect place for a picnic whilst soaking in the stunning views across the valley. Friday is extra special with train rides courtesy of the Surrey Society of Model Engineers and a chance to meet the ranger team – children can get up close to their tractor and find out what they do. All this is included in admission. There are also Floral Crown Workshops for ages 12+ on Tues 31 May & Thurs 2 June please book workshops online. Lazy jazz Sundays will be returning from 5 June, with jazz on the South Lawn every Sunday from 2-4pm, til 11 Sept.

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SUNDAY 8 MAY

Fully Charged LIVE 2022 Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre Clean energy and electric vehicle show with kids zone, interactive attractions and live music. Under 15s go free! www.fullycharged.live

Hollycombe Steam in the Country Liphook The site will be open, check www. hollycombe.co.uk for details.

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MONDAY 2 MAY Brook Fete, Village Green From 1pm. Activities and games for children, stalls showcasing a variety of delicious produce, the iconic 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 Plus free family craft packs will also be available to collect. Check website for opening times.

FRIDAY 6 MAY Pond Dipping, Haslemere Educational Museum For under 5s with an adult. 10.30-11.30am. Adult £1, child £2. Please book online.

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.

Great Cockcrow Railway KT16 0AD Miniature train rides every Sunday until 30 Oct 1-4.30pm (booking office closes 4.15pm). Ages 2+. Mizens Railway 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.

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.

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FRIDAY 20 MAY

Little Twigs Ripley Court School Ripley 9.30-11am. Woodland stay and play session for ages 18 months - 3 years with an adult. The sessions run every Monday during the Summer term, and take place in Ripley Court’s Forest School which includes a bug hotel, mud kitchen and more. £8 per child (includes a snack and hot chocolate), book online: www.ripleycourt.co.uk/54/ little-twigs-stay-play

Animal Safari, Haslemere Educational Museum 1.30-2.30pm. Fun animal themed session for under 5s with an adult. Book online.

SATURDAY 14 MAY Inclusive Train Play Session, 7th Woking Scout Hall Woking Park For autistic, ADHD and special needs children. 2-3.30pm. Book at www.allaboardclub.com. 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.

SAT 14 MAY - 19 JUNE Jubilee Activities Guildford Museum Castle Arch Open Wed-Sat 12-4.30pm. Free, for ages 4+. Drop-in, no need to book. Help decorate the table for tea to celebrate the Jubilee.

SUNDAY 15 MAY

All Saints Spring Fayre Grayswood Village Hall 11am-1.30pm. Stalls, raffle, tombola, children’s games and more!

Dragon Boat Race & Family Fun Day Goldsworth Park Lake Woking 10am. Cheer on the teams plus food stalls, entertainment and more.

History of Haslemere Haslemere Educational Museum For 5-11s. 10.3011.30am. Book online.

Open Afternoon Stoke Park Railway Guildford GU1 1TU Miniature train rides from 2-5pm.

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Fernhurst Revels Fernhurst Recreation Ground GU27 3HX Free entry. From 12.30pm. Birds of prey, games, fun dog show, reptiles, go-karts and more.

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 the school for times.

SUNDAY 22 MAY Spring Fair, St. Andrew’s C of E Infant School Farnham From 12pm. Bach to Baby, St Andrew’s Church Farnham 3pm. Classical concert for babies, toddlers and their carers. Book at www.bachtobaby.com.

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.

TUESDAY 24 MAY Baby and Toddler Prints Baby Steps Studio Hindhead Popolo Ceramico will be here from 10am2pm. 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. There will be family activities and free guided walks, check the website for up-to-date information. Normal admission applies, some activities may require payment. No need to book.

SATURDAY 28 MAY Imagination Jubilee Party Imagination Children’s Role Play Camberley 2.304.30pm. 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

SAT 28 MAY - 1 JUNE Art Week, Hever Castle Get creative with lots of fun arty activities – see page 14 for more details. Hever Castle

SAT 28 MAY- 5 JUNE Jubilee Treasure Hunt Trail, Polesden Lacey See page 14 for more details. Half-term Butterfly Trail Hatchlands Park East Clandon GU4 7RT 10am-5pm. Enjoy a butterfly-themed trail through the parkland. Included in admission. Farmyard Antics Godstone Farm In this new interactive experience children will meet the farmers and learn how to look after the animals. See page 14 for more details.

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Baby and Children’s Market

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. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an NCT member. Contact nns.godalming@nct.org.uk.

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TUESDAY 31 MAY

Jubilee Celebrations Claremont Landscape Garden Esher KT10 9JG 10am-5pm. Dressing up in the thatched cottage and garden trail. Admission + £3 per trail. On 5 June there is the Big Jubilee Lunch Garden Party from 10am-5pm. Bring a picnic and enjoy Georgian and Victorian garden games.

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).

The Power of Super Bees RHS Garden Wisley GU23 6QB Discover more about bees with a garden trail, daily activities and interactive performances. 10am-5pm.

Brilliant Birds, Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-1pm. Look at the Flight Lines exhibition and create some bird inspired art. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book online. Child £2 (mem), £4 (non-mem), adult £1.

SUNDAY 29 MAY Inclusive Train Play Session, The Lightbox Woking Inclusive train play session for autistic, ADHD and special needs children. 11am-12.30pm. Book at www.allaboardclub.com. Leatherhead Miniature Railway Mill Lane KT22 9UT 11am-4pm. Miniature train rides from 11am-4pm.

MONDAY 30 MAY Early Birds, Haslemere Educational Museum 9-10am. Opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition. Please book online.

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.

Floral Crown Workshops Polesden Lacey Make an exquisite floral crown. For ages 12+ - a great half term activity to spend quality time with tweens and teens. 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Book online.

WEDNESDAY 1 JUNE Half Term Crafts Museum of Farnham 38 West St, GU9 7DX Funcrafts for ages 3-7 with an adult. Drop in any time from 10am-12pm. You may have to wait if the Garden Gallery is full. £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 to see the bids up close. Mem £3, non-mem £5. Book online.

Come and celebrate the Platinum Jubilee at Polesden Lacey We’re turning back the clocks to the era of the Queen’s coronation with a fifties-themed Jubilee celebration. Explore the house, visit the exhibition, complete the treasure hunt, then join us on the South Lawn for live music. What better way to spend a bank holiday? Thursday 2 June – Sunday 5 June • Jubilee treasure hunt trail • Live music each day • Train rides on Friday • Meet the Rangers on Friday • Visit the house and Treasured Possessions Exhibition

On Saturday 30th April and Saturday 2nd July from 10am-12pm at Normandy Village Hall, Glaziers Lane, Guildford, GU3 2DT. 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. For more information email ellie@babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk or visit www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk

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Synergy Dance Workshops

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 a short routine. Dressing up is encouraged! Booking essential at: bit.ly/3K8vuPr Encanto Workshop For ages 5+. 3.45-5pm. Act, sing and dance as you explore the scenes and songs from the smash hit film Encanto. Frozen Workshop 2-3.30pm. For ages 3-8. Learn and create dances to form this fantastic magical winter wonderland from films Frozen 1 and Frozen 2! Free Drop-in: Crowns The Lightbox Woking GU21 4AA Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm. £3 suggested donation.

Family Fun Day Guildford Cathedral 10.30am–12.30pm. Explore the building and take part in themed activities. Free, but book online: www.guildfordcathedral.org 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. Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway Frimley Lodge Park GU16 6HY Miniature train rides 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Credit/debit cards only.

THURSDAY 2 JUNE Half Term Crafts Museum of Farnham See listing on 1 June. Floral Crown Workshops Polesden Lacey See listing on 31 May. Surrey Heath Jubilee Celebration Frimley Lodge Park GU16 6HY From 12pm. BBQ, fun fair, stalls, arts & crafts, rides, miniature railway, bouncy castle and more. Free entry, car parking £5.

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Platinum Jubilee Celebration, Meadowbank Park Dorking Family fun day from 10.30am-4.30pm.

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.

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. For more details see page 14. Platinum Jubilee Lawn Party, Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village Compton 12-3pm. Collect a takeaway from the Tea Shop and enjoy an afternoon of games, activities and pop-up performances on the lawn at Limnerslease woodlands. Free with admission. Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Hever Castle Edenbridge TN8 7NG Lots of fun including an augmented reality activity to learn about the Queen’s reign. See page 14 for details.

FRIDAY 3 JUNE Send Jubilee Fair Send Recreation Ground GU23 7EZ 12.30-5pm. 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.

FRI 3 JUNE - SAT 4 JUNE Shynefest, Merrist Wood Guildford Family-friendly festival with a weekend of live music from Lightning Seeds, Jesus Jones and loads more plus kids activities, entertainment, camping, glamping, silent disco, bars, food stalls, rides and more! Shynefest

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. Mem £5, nonmem £7, 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 Westfield Road, Woking Tea and cake, live music, stalls, bouncy castle etc. Free entry. 2.30-4.30pm. Godalming Town Show & Carnival 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 Free. Bring a picnic and enjoy music and entertainment from the bandstand. 12-4pm. Cobham Queen’s Jubilee Celebration, Leg O’Mutton Downside Bridge Rd KT11 3DG Live music, entertainment for all the family, food, drink, stalls and duck race. 11am4pm. Free entry, parking £4. Bagshot Platinum Jubilee Street Party High St, Bagshot 12.30-5pm. Entertainment, food, stalls, rides and attractions.

SUNDAY 5 JUNE 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 12-4.30pm. Fete with stalls, food and fun arena events including dog show, circus aerial display and live music.

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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 at www.haslemerefestival.org. uk/platinumjubilee Farnham’s Festival of Transport, Upper Hart Car 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. In aid of Phyllis Tuckwell Hopsice. Jubilee Fayre 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. Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway, Frimley Lodge Park Miniature train rides 11am5pm. Credit/debit cards only.

WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE Story Explorers Polesden Lacey RH5 6BD A morning of fun for pre-schoolers with a story, rhymes and a nature-based craft activity. Included in admission. Booking essential. 10.30am–12pm. Every Wednesday until 20 July.

THURSDAY 9 JUNE Pottery Painting Peekaboo Play Café - Guildford Paint your own ceramics or have handprints captured with Popolo Ceramico. Booking is required on www.peekabooguildford. com/book-online

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 Stalls, food, drink and family fun. 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 See listing on 14 May. Victoria Day 2022 Aldershot The grand parade starts from the Princes Hall at 11am. Plus there’ll be performances from local musicians and dancers in the bandstand, free children’s crafts, face painting and more from 10am-4pm.

SUNDAY 12 JUNE 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 Start at 2pm with a tour of the site followed by tea, coffee and cakes. Meet the horses and learn about what the Sanctuary does. Adult £3, child £2, under 5s free. Book at www. manechancesanctuary.org. Open Afternoon Stoke Park Railway Guildford GU1 1TU Miniature train rides from 2-5pm. Leatherhead Miniature Railway See listing on 29 May.

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. Lyne Summer Fete Lyne Village Hall KT16 0AN 12.30pm. Live music, entertainment, BBQ, fun fair rides, maypole dancers, ferret racing, fire engine and much more. 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.

SAT 18 JUNE CONT. 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, including free face painting on High Street. 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. Bring a picnic! Book at www.surreywildlifetrust.org Members £10 per car, non-members £15 per car. 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 Everyone welcome, please contact the school for times. Busy Buzzy Bees Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30-11.30am. Adult £1, child £2. Please book online. Visit the beehive and learn all 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. Cranleigh Carnival & Fun Dog Show, Cranleigh Common From 10am. Fun attractions, side shows, stalls and performances in the arena, plus a fun dog show.

The Carnival Parade takes place around lunchtime from the High Street. Farnham Carnival’s Royal 70th Jubilee Party Gostrey Meadow Fayre from 2-9pm with live music, food & drink and children’s play area. The parade starts from the Upper Hart Car Park at 6pm.

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 via www.lions-funfest.org.uk

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! Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more!

WESTfest, Cradhurst Recreation Ground Westcott, RH4 3PS Live music, rides and lots of independent local traders. No on-site parking. 12-4pm. Strawberry Fayre Bisley Village Green Fun and entertainment for all the family. 1.30-5pm.

HALF TERM HOLIDAY CAMPS & WORKSHOPS 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. Casa Club Quality, fun, active and affordable holiday clubs for children aged 4-12 years with venues in Farnham, Frimley, Camberley, Weybridge, Alderhot and Farnborough. https://casaclubs.co.uk SportyKidz Holiday Camps Football or Multi-Sports Camps for 3-13 year olds at the Winston Sports Centre, Woking from Mon 30 May - Wed 1 June. Book at SportyKidz.co.uk. Camp Beaumont Multi-activity day camp at RGS School, Guildford from Mon 30 May - Wed 1 June for children aged 3-16. www.campbeaumont.co.uk Strawberry Patch Crafters Fun crafting classes on Mon 30 May - Wed 1 June. 9.15am-12.15pm 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! www. strawberrypatchcrafters.com

THE ELECTRIC THEATRE Let’s All Dance – The Princess and The Pea Sun 29 May 11am & 2pm. Fantastic dancing, beautiful costumes and lovely music for ages 2-11 including those with special needs. 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! Sun 29 May 11.30am & 2.30pm. £8. For ages 5-11. Offbeat humour, original live music, inventive puppetry and audience participation. CAMBERLEY THEATRE Rapunzel Sun 29 May 2pm. Shows at The Squish Pop Up, The Square Shopping Centre: 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. An intimate, playful and surreal sound adventure. PAINSHILL PARK Outdoor Theatre: Peter Pan By J.M. Barrie Thurs 2 June 5.30pm for 5+.

YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE The Giraffe Who Wouldn’t Bath Wed 4 May 11.30am & 1.30pm. An interactive storytelling performance for ages 0-4. 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-year-old Private Tommo Peaceful takes you on a journey through his most cherished memories and tells his story of devotion, courage, family and friendship. For ages 9+. Adventures of an Ugly Duckling Wed 25 May 11.30am & 1.30pm. A new adaptation with interactive and sensory role-play. 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 with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. Best for under 3s. The Big Top Wed 29 June 11.30am & 1.30pm. Meet Bertie, the little boy with a big imagination as he takes you to a colourful imaginative, original circus show. For ages 0-4. The Gruffalo Fri 15 July 2pm & 4.30pm, Sat 16 July 11am & 2pm. Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3+.

THE LEATHERHEAD THEATRE Peter Pan Thurs 26 – Sat 28 May. GR AYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL Honk! Thurs 26 – Sat 28 May. Musical based on the ugly duckling story. www.grayshottstagers.uk

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