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WED 1 MAY Cathedral Tots
Guildford Cathedral 10am–11.30am. For pre-school children with an adult. Free, no booking needed. Includes activities, story, a prayer, songs, and craft.
Fri 3 May Watts Tots, Watts Gallery Artists’ Village Compton 10-11am or 11.30am12.30pm. For under 5s with an adult. £6 (mem £5.40). Gather amongst the woodlands, with artist Charlie, for an outside session inspired by the early summer skies. Book here.
Pond Dipping
Haslemere Museum 10.30-11.30am for under 5s with an adult. Adult £1.50, child £2.50. Book here .
Sat 4 May Bluebell Cards
Farmer 4 a Day
Miller’s Ark Animals Hook For ages 5-15. 11am-3pm. £55. Book here.
Millennium Falcon Craft
Farnham Library 10.30-11.30am. For ages 5+. Make a Millennium Falcon model from paper plates. £4. Book by emailing farnham.library@ surreycc.gov.uk.
Sat 4 - Sun 6 May The Labyrinth Challenge
Mytchett Centre Inflatable obstacle course, laser tag and more. Book here .
sat 4 May – sun 2 June Meadow Wonders
Runnymede (National Trust) Near Old Windsor Free seed bomb making every Saturday 11am-1pm, no need to book. Plus free Spotter sheets available from the tearooms.
Sun 5 may
Winkworth Arboretum Perfect for younger visitors, design and make your own card using craft paper and pipe cleaners. Entry + £2pp.
Great Cockcrow Railway
Museum Makes
Gallery - Artists’ Village Compton 10.30-11.30am, 1-2pm or 3-4pm. Aimed at age 5+ but all ages welcome, children must be with an adult. Combine mono printing techniques with chalk pastels for a colourful self-portrait. £6 (mem £5.40), adult pays admission. Book here .
Chertsey Museum Fun crafts for all ages. Drop-in 1.30-3.30pm. £3 per child.
Eco Explorers
Aldershot Town Centre
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Sun 5 may cont. Run Frimley
Frimley Lodge Park There are various race distances including a 1 mile colour family fun run. Plus face painters, activities and more. Raising money for Frimley Health Charity. Register here.
Bluebell Cards
Winkworth Arboretum Perfect for younger visitors, design and make your own card using craft paper and pipe cleaners. Entry + £2pp.
Mizens Railway
Knaphill GU21 2JW 2-5pm.
Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). No booking needed.
Eco Explorers
Farnborough Town Centre
By the old Peacocks unit, Queensmead Free hands-on Eco
activities. Drop-in 10am-2pm.
Mon 6 May Charter Fair
Haslemere Town Centre 11am-5pm. Free entry. Stalls, fairground rides and amusements for all ages in the High St, West Street and Haslemere Museum.
Chobham Carnival
Chobham Recreation Ground Live music, fun fair, arena attractions, stalls & food. Carnival leaves Chobham Rugby Club at 11.30am.
Blackheath May Fair
Blackheath Lane Traditional fair from 2-5pm.
Leatherhead Miniature Railway KT22 9AA Miniature
trains from 11am-4pm. No booking needed. Tickets £2.
Horsell May Fayre
Wheatsheaf Recreation Ground Woking GU21 4BL Free entry. Arena events, food, stalls and lots more!
Send May Fair
Send Recreation Ground 12-3pm. Plenty of stalls, music and lots of other fun.
Sat 11 May Village at War
Rural Life Museum Tilford Second world war reenactment. Booking advised.
Lightwater Village Fete Recreation Ground
Broadway Rd GU18 5XJ
12-4.30pm. Fun family day.
Witstock, Chichester Hall Witley Fun filled day for the
whole family, from 12pm.
Sun 12 May Kelly’s Cycle Challenge, Alice Holt
Forest There are several routes including a 5 mile family ride with optional treasure hunt. Register online or on the day. Raising money for Challengers.
Great Cockcrow Railway Chertsey KT16 0AD Miniature
train rides. From 1pm, booking office closes 4.15pm. Ages 2+.
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Sun 12 May cont. Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway, Frimley Lodge Park GU16 6HY Miniature train rides
11am-5pm. £1.50. No booking needed.
Mizens Railway
Knaphill GU21 2JW 2-5pm.
Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). No booking needed.
Village at War
Rural Life Museum Tilford Second world war reenactment. Booking advised.
Fri 17 May Mini Painters, The Lightbox Woking For under 5s with an
adult. 11am. £8. Book here.
Animal Safari
Haslemere Museum 1.30-2.30pm. Animal themed session for under 5s with an adult. Adult £1.50, child £2.50. Book here.
Watts Tots, Watts Gallery -
Artists’ Village Compton 10-11am or 11.30am12.30pm. For under 5s with an adult. £6 (mem £5.40). Gather amongst the woodlands, with artist Charlie, for an outside session inspired by the early summer skies. Book here.
Sat 18 May Bramley Village Fete
Gosden Common Family fun from 12-4pm.
Chiddfest
Chiddingfold GU8 4QA Family
friendly day with live music, street food and children’s activities. Book here.
Big and Bouncy Festival
Stoughton Infant School GU2 9ZT Session 1: 10.30am-1pm (gates close 11am). Session 2: 2-4.30pm (gates close 2.30pm). New Inflatables for 2024 including giant slide, toddler area, gladiator duel, footy shootout and more! Plus Nerf wars, face painting, glitter tattoos, music, food and sweet tombola! Open to all. Tickets available on the gate. £6pp (2 & under free). Bring cash and a picnic blanket!
Compton Village Fete
Village Green GU3 1JQ Traditional fete from 12pm.
Coldharbour Village Fete
Coldharbour Memorial Ground RH5 6HF 2-5.30pm.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
Wilfrid Noyce Centre Godalming Relaxed film screening 2.15pm. Free, donations welcome. To book call 01483 523575 or email office@ godalming-tc.gov.uk.
Sun 19 May Stoke Park Railway
Guildford GU1 1TU Miniature
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Sun 19 May cont.
Thurs 23 May
Sustainability Festival
Baby Friendly Cinema Club - Pretty Woman,
Gostrey Meadow Farnham 11am-4pm. Food, crafts, plants, demos, music and local organisations that are making Farnham greener.
Go Grab Life Walk
De Vere Horsley Estate 4km or 8km route around the estate. Plus fun activities, music, refreshments and more. In aid of Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care. Register here.
All Aboard Club
Brookwood Memorial Halls Woking Inclusive train play for autistic, ADHD and special needs children. 11am or 1pm. Book here.
G Live
Guildford 10am.
Informal screening for parents/carers with babies 0-12 months. Book here.
Fri 24 May - 3 June Meadow Themed Games
Runnymede (National Trust) Near Old Windsor Free, no booking needed. 11am-3pm.
Sat 25 May Kids’ Craft – Painted Daffodils
Cranleigh Arts Centre For ages 3+. £8. Book here.
Working Weekend
Chertsey KT16 0AD Miniature
Rural Life Museum Tilford The museum comes to life with demonstrations and lots more. Booking advised.
Mizens Railway
Recycled Jewellery Craft
Great Cockcrow Railway train rides. From 1pm, booking office closes 4.15pm. Ages 2+.
Knaphill GU21 2JW 2-5pm.
Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). No booking needed.
Mon 20 May Recycled Jewellery Craft
Ash Library 3.45-4.45pm. For ages 4+. Make a necklace or keyring. £3. Book by emailing ash.library@ surreycc.gov.uk. familiesonline.co.uk
Farnham Library 10.30-11.30am. For ages 4+. Make a necklace or keyring. £3. Email: farnham.library@ surreycc.gov.uk to book.
Children’s Storytelling
Leith Hill Place
Nr Coldharbour Village RH5 6LU
11-11.45am. Join author Marielle Bayliss and hear all about Frogs Bogs. Aimed at 2-6 years, included in entry. 8
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Family Gardening Festival Sat 25 May – Sun 2 Jun Dive into a blooming adventure at RHS Gardens this May half term. With outdoor trails to explore, fun planting workshops, craft activities and more, it’s a garden party for the whole family!
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Alice Holt Forest The Gruffalo is celebrating his 25th birthday with a fun forest adventure at Alice Holt Forest, the Gruffalo Party Trail. The interactive family trail features party-themed activities and games, along with fun facts to teach you about life in the forest for the Gruffalo and other creatures. Pick up your pack for just £4, with fun things to do on your party adventure. Whilst you’re there, find the brand-new Gruffalo sculptures, enjoy the play areas and treat yourself to something from the popular café. familiesonline.co.uk
Guildford Spectrum Guildford Spectrum offers a wide range of activities, including tenpin bowling, ice skating and four swimming pools. In the pools, you can show off your skills on the diving boards, race down the waterslides or test your stamina during a lane swimming session. Everyone can enjoy the indoor ice rink all year round, perfect for experienced skaters or beginners with the help of skating aids. There’s also exciting soft play, ‘Specky’s Pirate Ship’. All activities can be booked here. 9
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SAT 25 May - 1 June Dinosaur Week
Godalming Library Dinosaur Treasure Hunt round the library. On 28 May, 30 May and 1 June at 11am there are Dinosaur Rhymetimes. Free, booking not needed but limited spaces. On 29 May 11am there is a Dinosaur Storytime for ages 18months+. Free, no booking needed. On 31 May make a dinosaur headdress 2.303.30pm For ages 4+. £2. Book by emailing godalming.library@ surreycc.gov.uk.
sat 25 MAY - 2 JUNE Nature Explorer’s Week
Godstone Farm Reconnect with nature this May half term at Godstone Farm! Immerse yourself in natural crafts, enjoy barefoot walks and unleash your creativity whilst painting with nature. The excitement continues with the opportunity to craft your own worm farm to take home.
Garden Friends Half Term Trail, Claremont
Landscape Garden Esher Garden themed nature trail with fun games and activities around the lake.
Butterfly Trail
Hatchlands Park 10am-4pm. Pick up a spotting
sheet and see how many real and colourful wooden butterflies you can spot. Included in admission.
Family Gardening Festival
RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB Plant a lifelong adventure with gardening by visiting the Family Gardening Festival at RHS Garden Wisley, in collaboration with Burgon & Ball. There will be a mix of fun activities including crafts, planting sessions and a garden adventure trail. Included in admission – free for RHS Members. Weekdays 10am6pm, weekends 9am-6pm.
Scavenger Hunt, Watts
Gallery - Artists’ Village Compton Head to Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village this half term for a scavenger hunt across the Photo by Chris Lacey entire site! Explore the galleries, adventure through the woodlands, and discover George and Mary Watts’s studios and house to crack codes, figure out riddles, use your imagination and think creatively. Admission + £4 per scavenger hunt (free admission for under 16s). Book here. 10
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Sun 26 May
Mon 27 May
Great Cockcrow Railway
Share a Shettie, Mane
Chertsey KT16 0AD Miniature
train rides. From 1pm, booking office closes 4.15pm. Ages 2+.
Mizens Railway
Knaphill GU21 2JW 2-5pm.
Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). No booking needed.
Working Weekend
Rural Life Museum Tilford The museum comes to life with demonstrations and lots more. Booking advised.
Open Sunday
Mane Chance Sanctuary Compton GU3 1DL 2pm. Tour of the site followed by tea, coffee and cakes. See the horses and learn about what the Sanctuary does. Adult £3, child £2, under 5s free. Online booking essential. Book here.
Rowledge Village Fayre
Chance Sanctuary Compton 10am-2pm. Look after a shetland pony. For a child and adult - book here.
Meadow Wonders
Runnymede (National Trust) Near Old Windsor 10am-3pm. Meadow crafts, games and a chance to meet the Rangers and check out their tractor. Free, no booking needed.
Farnborough Donkey Derby
King George V Playing Fields GU14 6RE 12-5pm. Donkey races, stalls, music, attractions and more.
Leatherhead Miniature Railway KT22 9AA Miniature
trains from 11am-4pm. No booking needed. Tickets £2.
Mon 27 – Fri 31 May Celebrating Surrey Stars
Classic Car Show
Lion Green Haslemere 12-5pm. Cars, stalls, vintage fun, kids entertainment, food & drink.
Dapdune Wharf Guildford 11am-5pm. Free. Dame Judi Dench and Steve Backshall are just some of the talented people with Surrey connections. Follow in their footsteps and take part in challenges, solve puzzles and enjoy themed arts & crafts.
Clay Workshops
Tues 28 May
Rowledge Recreation Ground 12-4pm. Family fun and entertainment.
Leith Hill Place RH5 6LU 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Make a little clay bird. For ages 5+ with an adult. Adult £16, child £11. Book here.
Cape-Tastic!
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford Superhero themed drama fun for 5-7s. 10-12pm or 1.30-3.30pm. £20. Book here. 11
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Tues 28 May con. Play in a Day – The Lion King, Princes Hall
Aldershot 10am-4pm. £21. For
ages 7-11. Book here.
Pond Dipping
Haslemere Museum 10.30am-12pm for ages 5-11. £7 (mem £5). Book here.
Wild About Britain
Cranleigh Arts Centre 10am or 11.30am. £8. Meet an array of British creatures, including a hedgehog, with handling opportunities available. Book here. Under 16s must be with an adult.
Bach to Baby Half Term Concert, Guildford United
Reformed Church 10.30am. Classical music for the family. Book here.
Meet the Animals with Millers Ark, Rural Life
Museum Tilford 10am-3pm. For all ages with an adult. Online booking advised.
Children’s Animal Conservation Workshop
Haslemere Library Learn about animal conservation with Mark Ellis from the David Shepphard Wildlife Foundation and design a bag to take home. 10-11.30am. Free - for ages 4+. Booking recommended: haslemere.library@surreycc.gov. uk. familiesonline.co.uk
Introduction to Technical Theatre, G Live Guildford 10am-4pm for ages
10-16. £45. Learn about how theatre lighting and sound operates! Book here.
Minions and Mayhem
Guildford Spectrum 2.45-3.45pm. For SEND and mainstream children aged 4-8. £7.50. Dance to ‘Happy’ and have ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ in this Minions-themed dance workshop. It will include, parachute fun, ‘Despicable Statues’, ‘Despicable FootSteps’, ‘Battling the Minions’, dance routines and a Snow Disco. This inclusive workshop is for all levels. If booking for more than one child, use DOUBLEDISCOUNT to save 10%. Book here.
Tues 28 - Thur 30 May Stone Age
Surrey History Centre
130 Goldsworth Rd, Woking,
Free drop-in family activities. 9.30am-5pm. Learn about the Stone Age. Try hand print drawing, make a stone age shield and an antler mask. For ages 2-10 with an adult. Donations welcome.
Wed 29 May Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway, Frimley Lodge Park GU16 6HY Miniature train rides
11am-1pm and 2-4pm. No booking needed. £1.50 per ride, per person. 13
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Wed 29 May cont.
Farnham Maltings
Magic & Illusion for Beginners
Please book here. Create a Stamped Tea Towel For 6-12s. 10am-2pm. £22. Brush Lettering for Kids 10am11.30am. For ages 10+. £25. Decorate a Plant Pot 2-3.30pm for ages 6-12. £22.
Fake It till You Bake It
Crafty Kids
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford Learn the tricks of the trade and conjure up your own magic routine. For ages 12-16. 10am-3pm. £40. Book here. G Live
Guildford 10am-4pm. For ages
7-11. £45. The ultimate baking extravaganza for all abilities. Book here.
Meet the Animals with Millers Ark, Rural Life
Museum Tilford 10am-3pm. For all ages with an adult. Online booking advised.
Dance in a Day
Princes Hall Aldershot 10am-4pm. For ages 6-10. £21. Book here.
Dance Diva
Surrey Heath Museum Camberley 1.30–3pm. Dance session with professionals. Please book in advance.
Early Birds
Haslemere Museum 9-10am. Special opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition. Book here.
Family Fun Day
Guildford Cathedral 10am or 11am. Craft activities for primary aged children with an adult. Free, book here.
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Museum of Farnham Drop-in from 10.30am-12.30pm. Crafts for ages 3-7 with an adult. Child £4.50. No booking needed.
Big Blooms!
Guildford Museum Make oversized paper flowers to take home or leave them as part of the ‘From a Garrison to a Garden’ display. Free, for ages 5+ with an adult. Drop in 12-2pm.
Wed 29 - Fri 31 May Stay & Create Art Club
West Horsley Place This half term West Horsley Place are celebrating everything that makes YOU amazing at their Stay & Create Art Club! Make paper bag puppets, recycle household waste into crazy creatures and make your mark on their giant drawings. 10am-1pm or 1-4pm. Suitable for young children. Adult £3, child £6, Under 1s FREE. Tea and coffee included. It doesn’t include access to the Manor House, but you can explore the areas around the barn on the Wildlife trail. Book here. 14
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25 May - 2 June 2024 Round up the family and head to Watts Gallery, Compton, for a scavenger hunt to explore nature and art. Book online: www.wattsgallery.org.uk Normal admission applies. Charges apply for activities.
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NATURE EXPLORER’S WEEK Get back in touch with nature this half term with natural crafts, barefoot walks, painting with nature, plus make and take home your very own worm farm!
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Thurs 30 May The Brick People
Denbies Wine Estate Dorking One hour sessions featuring LEGO® bricks from 10am-3.30pm. £4.25pp (all children must with a paying adult). Book here. Under 3s free with paying adult.
Dinky Dance Half Term Class, QE Park Centre Guildford GU2 9LX 10am -
10.40am. Dancing fun, props and music for walkers to age 5 with an adult. Book here.
Seed Mosaic Craft
Farnham Library 10.30-11.30am. For ages 4+. Make nature inspired mosaics using seeds. £3. Sign up at the library or email farnham. library@surreycc.gov.uk.
3D Design & Make
Farnham Maltings 10am-2pm for ages 7-16. £65. Book here. For all abilities.
Crafty Kids
Museum of Farnham Drop-in from 10.30am-12.30pm. Crafts for ages 3-7 with an adult. £4.50 per child. No booking needed.
Family Event: Get Creative
Haslemere Museum 10.30am1pm. Try a range of different media. £4 (mem £2), adult £1. Book here.
Young Creatives: Painting People, The Lightbox Woking 1.30-3pm for 11-16s.
£20. Book here.
Meet the Animals with Millers Ark, Rural Life
Museum Tilford 10am-3pm. For all ages with an adult. Online booking advised.
Stoke Park Railway Guildford GU1 1TU
Miniature train rides 1-3pm. No booking needed.
Creative Make-Up
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford Character make-up workshop with a Lion King theme for ages 7-11yrs. 10am3pm. £40. Book here.
Fri 31 May Kodu – Build Your Own Video Game, G Live
Guildford 10am-4pm for ages
7–11. £45. Children will design several games. Book here..
Book Folding Craft Event
Haslemere Library Make a Hedgehog from a discarded book. 10-11.30am. £3 per child (siblings £2). Ages 4+. Booking recommended by emailing haslemere.library@ surreycc.gov.uk.
Skittles
Haslemere Museum 2-4pm. Make up a team (max 1 or 2 adults, 4 or 5 children) and try to win a prize at the indoor skittle alley. Plus bar skittles, bagatelle and shove ha’penny games to try. Cafe open. £5 (mem £3) per person. Book here. 16
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Fri 31 May cont. Artbox Mixed Media Workshop
Farnham Maltings 10am-2pm for ages 7-16. For all abilities. Book here.
Craft Café – Wellbeing Jar G Live
Guildford 10.30am in The Café
at G Live. Free, for all ages and abilities. Create your own wellbeing jar to take home and open when you need some positivity.
Synergy Dance Workshops
Guildford Spectrum £7.50 per workshop. Book here. If you’re booking more than one child on the same workshop quote DOUBLEDISCOUNT to save 10%. Email queries to: admin@synergydance.co.uk.
Disney Theme with Frozen Workshop 2.45-3.45pm. For
ages 3-7. Suitable for SEND and mainstream students. Includes Disney-themed dance and drama games, giant parachute, magic props and signature snow disco. Dressing up is encouraged!
Glow in the Dark Street Dance Disco 4-5pm. For
ages 6-12 years split into age appropriate groups. Learn choreography in the street dance style in this immersive workshop filled with neon lights, glow sticks, and bright colours. There’ll also be dance games and exercises in this inclusive workshop for all levels. familiesonline.co.uk
The Brick People
Denbies Wine Estate Dorking One hour sessions featuring LEGO® bricks from 10am-3.30pm. £4.25pp (all children must with a paying adult). Book here. Under 3s free with paying adult.
Dance Diva
Surrey Heath Museum Camberley 1.30–3pm. Dance session with professionals. Please book in advance.
Sat 1 June Godalming Town Show
Burys Field Godalming Parade down the High Street 12-1pm, stalls 12-5pm and live entertainment 1-7pm.
Traditional Games
Haslemere Museum 10.30am-12pm for ages 5-11. £7 (mem £5). Have a go with bagatelle and shove ha’penny boards and then make your own simple versions to take home. Book here.
Children’s Storytelling
Leith Hill Place RH5 6LU 11-11.30am. Join author Tina Talbot for a reading from her book, ‘The Powerful Pollinators: Day and Night’ aimed at 7-10 year olds. Included in admission.
Blooming Picnic
Guildford Castle Grounds Gates open 12pm, live music until 4pm. Bring your own picnic. Tea, coffee, cakes, ice cream and Pimm’s available to buy. 17
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Sat 1 June cont. Steam Rally, Hollycombe Liphook GU30 7LP Steam
engines, tractors, a model steam section plus the steam fairground and train rides.
Museum Makes
Chertsey Museum Fun crafts for all ages. Drop-in 1.30-3.30pm. £3 per child.
Eco Explorers
Aldershot Town Centre
By the KFC crossroads, Union St
Drop-in from 10am-2pm. Free hands-on Eco activities.
Sun 2 June The Make Space, Watts
Gallery - Artists’ Village Compton 10.30-11.30am, 1-2pm or 3-4pm. Aimed at ages 5+ but all ages welcome, children must be with an adult. Using inks, bubbles and air, experiment with mark making and texture to create a tree to add to the collaborative Watts Woodlands! Child £6 (mem £5.40), adult pays admission. Book here.
Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway, Frimley Lodge Park GU16 6HY Miniature train rides
11am-5pm. £1.50. No booking needed.
Mizens Railway
Knaphill GU21 2JW 2-5pm.
Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). No booking needed.
Eco Explorers
Farnborough Town Centre
By the old Peacocks unit, Queensmead Free hands-on Eco
activities. Drop-in 10am-2pm.
Farnham Festival of Transport, Upper Hart Car Park
Farnham, GU9 7HD 10am-1pm.
Free for spectators. Over 150 vehicles from veteran cars to modern supercars. Food & drink stalls and more. Raising money for Challengers.
Steam Rally, Hollycombe Liphook GU30 7LP Steam
engines, tractors, a model steam section plus the steam fairground and train rides.
Great Cockcrow Railway
Chertsey KT16 0AD Miniature
train rides. From 1pm, booking office closes 4.15pm. Ages 2+.
Wed 5 June Cathedral Tots
Guildford Cathedral 10am–11.30am. For pre-school children with an adult. Free, no booking needed. Includes activities, story, a prayer, songs, and craft.
Fri 7 June Watts Tots, Watts Gallery Artists’ Village Compton 10-11am or 11.30am12.30pm. A weaving themed session for under 5s with an adult. £6 (mem £5.40). Book here.
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Fri 7 June cont. Noah’s Ark
Haslemere Museum 1.30-2.30pm for under 5s with an adult. Adult £1.50, child £2.50. See the animals in the galleries and enjoy a story and craft. Book here.
Sat 8 June West End Village Fete
Tringham Recreation Ground GU24 9NP 1-5pm. Arena events, games, refreshments and more. Procession leaves Fellow Green at 12.30pm.
Victoria Day
Aldershot Town Centre Lots of free activities, craft and community stalls, fair rides, live entertainment, food and drink 10am-4pm. The spectacular ‘Carnival of the Animals’ leaves Princes Hall at 11am.
The Old Fair of Abinger Abinger Common RH5 6HZ From 2pm. Loads of entertainment, games, attractions, food and drink.
Milford Village Fete Jubilee Field Milford 1-5pm.
Watts Creatives: Life Drawing, Watts Gallery -
Artists’ Village Compton For 13-18s. £27.50 (mem £24.75). Book here.
Pirbright Village Fair
1-5pm. Crazy golf, football darts, classic cars, dog show, donkey rides and more.
Shamley Green Village Fete, Village Green
From 1pm. Entertainers, fun & games, stalls, dog show.
Elmer Day Craft Event
Haslemere Library Make an Elmer out of a recycled milk carton. 10.30-11.30am. Child £1.50. For ages 4+. Booking recommended at haslemere.library@surreycc.gov. uk.
Windlesham Fete
Field of Remembrance GU20 6AA From 1-5pm.
Puttenham Village Fete Churt Village Fete
Churt Recreation Ground Fun, games and entertainment from 2pm.
Sun 9 June Dragon Boat Races and Family Fun Day
Goldsworth Park Woking 10am-4pm. Cheer on the dragon boats and enjoy the family fun day. Raising money for Woking & Sam Beare Hospices.
Chiddingfold Village Fete
Village Green 12-4pm. Fete with games, raffle, stalls and food village.
Mizens Railway
Knaphill GU21 2JW 2-5pm.
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Sun 9 June cont.
Bookham Village Day
Stoke Park Railway
The Old Barn Hall KT23 3PQ From 12-4pm.
train rides 2-5pm. No booking needed. £2 or three for £5.
Magna Carta Weekend
Guildford GU1 1TU Miniature
Leatherhead Miniature Railway KT22 9AA Miniature
trains from 11am-4pm. No booking needed. Tickets £2.
Great Cockcrow Railway Chertsey KT16 0AD Miniature
train rides. From 1pm, booking office closes 4.15pm. Ages 2+.
Sat 15 June Camberley Armed Forces Day, Town Centre
10am-4pm. Roaming street performers, lots of free family fun, including face painter, balloon modeller. WWI Replica Biplane and Trench Experience on Park Street and our Farmers market on High Street.
Lyne Village Fete
Lyne Village Hall KT16 0AN 12.30-4.30pm. Donkey rides, falconry, fun fair, music, rides, dog show, refreshments and more.
Lord Hopton’s Encampment
Rural Life Museum Tilford Living 17th century history. Booking advised.
Handling Session: WWII Home Front
Haslemere Museum 11am-12pm or 2.30-3.30pm. Family event exploring life on the home front. For all ages. £4 (mem £2). Book here. familiesonline.co.uk
Runnymede (National Trust) Explore the Medieval Encampment - find family games, crafts, and activities, have a go at digging up some archaeology finds and more.
Blackbushe Air Day
Blackbushe Airport Camberley, GU17 9LQ 11am5pm. Aircraft, classic vehicles, kids inflatable fun, face painters, live music, stalls and more. Book here.
Frensham Fayre
Hollowdene Recreation Ground Frensham 1-5pm.
“The Can Caravan” Storytime and Craft
Farnham Library 10.30-11.30am. For 4+. £3. Email farnham.library@surreycc. gov.uk to book.
Sun 16 June Father’s Day Classic Car Gathering, Hollycombe
Liphook GU30 7LP Lots of classic
cars, plus miniature train rides, steam fairground, woodland gardens and more.
Lord Hopton’s Encampment
Rural Life Museum Tilford Living 17th century history. Booking advised.
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Sun 16 June cont. Great Cockcrow Railway
Chertsey KT16 0AD Miniature
train rides. From 1pm, booking office closes 4.15pm. Ages 2+.
Mizens Railway
Knaphill GU21 2JW 2-5pm.
Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). No booking needed.
Magna Carta Weekend
Runnymede (National Trust) Explore the Medieval Encampment - find family games, crafts, and activities, have a go at digging up some archaeology finds and more.
Mon 17 June Seed Mosaic Craft
Ash Library 3.45-4.45pm. Make nature inspired mosaics using seeds. £3. For 4+. Email ash.library@ surreycc.gov.uk to book.
Busy Buzzy Bees
Haslemere Museum 10.30-11.30am for under 5s with an adult. Adult £1.50, child £2.50. Visit the beehive and learn about the bees at the museum. Book here.
Watts Tots, Watts Gallery -
Artists’ Village Compton 10-11am or 11.30am12.30pm. A weaving themed session for under 5s with an adult. £6 (mem £5.40). Book here.
Mini Painters, The Lightbox Woking For under 5s with an
adult. 11am. £8. Book here. .
Sat 22 June Armed Forces Day Prom in the Park, Princes Gardens
Aldershot Free entry. 2-5pm. Plus
children’s activities, stalls, food and drink.
St. Johns Village Fete
Thurs 20 June
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Baby Friendly Cinema Club - Notting Hill, G Live
Village fete and dog show.
Guildford 10am. Screening
in a relaxed environment for parents/carers with babies 0-12 months. Book here.
Fri 21 June Summer Fair
Lorraine Infant School Camberley GU15 4EX Stalls, a tombola, raffle, games and a Dance Club performance. All welcome. 3.30pm-5pm.
Woking GU21 7SQ 12.30pm.
Shackleford Village Fête and Dog Show
Norney Farm GU8 6AE Children’s entertainer, bouncy castle, competitions, games, plants, food & drink. From 12.30pm.
Sun 23 June Great Cockcrow Railway
Chertsey KT16 0AD Miniature
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Sun 23 June cont. Strawberry Fayre
Bisley Village Green GU24 9EG From 1.30pm. Children’s fun fair, KidZone games, tractor rides, food, drink and lots more. Entry: Adult £1, child free.
Open Sunday
Mane Chance Sanctuary Compton GU3 1DL 2pm. Tour of the site followed by tea, coffee and cakes. See the horses and learn about what the Sanctuary does. Adult £3, child £2, under 5s free. Book here.
Mizens Railway
Knaphill GU21 2JW 2-5pm.
Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). No booking needed.
FRoGS Summer Fair
The Grange Community Infant School New Haw, KT15 3RL 12-3pm. Family fun, stalls, games, BBQ & ice-cream. Entry: £1 for 16+, children free. Everyone welcome.
WESTfest
Cradhurst Recreation Ground Westcott 11.30am4.30pm. Live music, rides, stalls, entertainment, fun dog show, food and drink.
Tues 25 - Sat 29 June National Writing Day Book Reviews, Haslemere
Library Free, drop in. Come to the Children’s Library anytime throughout the week and write a
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Fri 28 June Craft Café – Cross Stitch G Live
Guildford 10.30am in The Café at
G Live. Free, suitable for all ages and abilities. Celebrate Pride month and create a colourful Cross Stitch pattern or learn the basic skills of cross stitch.
Sat 29 June Ottershaw Village Fete
Ottershaw Memorial Fields KT16 0QB 1-5pm. Free children’s entertainment, free face painting, stalls, music, entertainment and Grand Prize Draw! Entry: £2 adult, £1 Under 12s, Free Under 1’s.
Paddington Visit
Rural Life Museum Tilford Online booking advised.
Children’s Storytelling
Leith Hill Place RH5 6LU 11-11.30am. Join author Tina Talbot for a reading from her book, ‘The Powerful Pollinators: Day and Night’ aimed at 7-10 year olds. Included in admission.
Farnham Carnival
Gostrey Meadow Farnham Fayre from 2-9pm with bands, stalls, children’s entertainment, bar, food and more. Parade leaves at 6pm from Upper Hart Car Park. 25
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Sat 29 June cont. Cranleigh Carnival & Fun Day, Cranleigh Common
Games, stalls, entertainers, fun fair, food, drink and more.
Armed Forces Day Picnic on the Green
Pirbright Village Green GU24 0JE 11am-3pm. Lots of free entertainment for all the family, including military bands, parades, face painting, crafts, bouncy castles, obstacle courses, food and more. Free parking available.
Wooden Flying Bee Puppets
Farnham Library 10.30-11.30am. For ages 4+. Make a flying bee puppet. £4. Email farnham.library@surreycc. gov.uk to book.
Sun 30 June Proms and Pop in the Park
Gostrey Meadow Farnham 12-6pm. Family friendly event with live music, children’s rides, stalls and activities.
Paddington Visit
Rural Life Museum Tilford Online booking advised.
Great Cockcrow Railway Chertsey KT16 0AD Miniature
train rides. From 1pm, booking office closes 4.15pm. Ages 2+.
Mizens Railway
Knaphill GU21 2JW 2-5pm.
Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). No booking needed.
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Yateley Manor School GU46 7UQ 11.30am-4pm. Fun packed day for people with disabilities or special educational needs. Free, but you must register here.
All Aboard Club
Brookwood Memorial Halls Woking Inclusive train play for autistic, ADHD and special needs children. 11am or 1pm. Book here.
Nearly New Sales
Markets 4 Parents The next sales will take place on Sat 15 June and Sat 14 Sept 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 around 6 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 info or to book a stall click here. NCT Woking Nearly New Sale At Knaphill Scouts Hut, Waterers Rise, Woking, GU21 2HU on Sat 22 June 10.30am-12pm. Entry from 10.15am for NCT members (bring proof of Membership). Entry by donation. There’ll be a wide range of quality second hand baby and maternity items including good quality equipment, clothes and toys. Click here for more details. 26
MAY HALF TERM CAMPS
May half term camps Xtreme Activate Holiday Day Camp OFSTED registered fun-filled holiday camp at Guildford Spectrum for ages 5-8 and 9-12. The Camp runs every school holiday from 8.30am6pm. Children will take part in activities such as ice skating, bowling, swimming (everyday for 9yrs + and on certain days for ages 5-8), track time (weather permitting) and arts and crafts. Muddy Boots Camps Camps run during May half term for ages 3-8. There are a huge range of indoor and outdoor activities on offer. Friends and siblings can be kept together regardless of age. Childcare vouchers accepted. Prices from £32 per day (when booking for a week) - book as early as possible for the best prices. Half days or full days available. NSSport Holiday Activities NSSport Holiday Activities for ages 4-11 are running at Brookwood Primary School (GU24 0HF) and Sythwood Primary School (GU21 3AX) during May half term. Their two programmes, NS Stars and NS Strikers, are led by a dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly qualified team and run from 8am-6pm. familiesonline.co.uk
Swim Safe School Crash Course At Cranleigh Golf & Country Club from 28-31 May. All ages and abilities welcome. Small group and private lessons available. For more information or to book on contact Jenn at swimsafeschool@btinternet.com The Man In The Moon Drama Day Camps Day camps run at Camelsdale School, Haslemere from 2831 May. 10am-4pm with early drop off at 9am and late pick up at 5pm available. The daily workshops include improvisation, role-play, movement, drama games and crafts that fuel the imagination. Pitch Pals Football Camps Football camps run in May half term on 28-30 May at Broadwater School, Godalming. All days run 9am-3.30pm (late pick-up and half-days available). Your child can expect a camp full of fun games, activities and tournaments suitable for all. G Live Pop Up, Dance Up - Youth Performance Project runs from Tues 28 – Fri 31 May 10am– 3pm for ages 9-16. Learn and experience a rich mix of dance styles to produce an electrifying and high-energy dance to be performed as part of G Live’s Family Fun Day on Sat 6 July. 27
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Short Stories, Tall Tales: The Hare and the Tortoise
Don’t Panic! We Can Save The Planet Live! Sat 25 May
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Wed 15 May 11.30am & 1.30pm. For ages 0-4. Inventive and energetic retelling of one of the most famous of Aesop’s fables.
2pm. Comedy show for ages 6-11 for anyone who wants to swap being an Eco Worrier for being an Eco Warrior.
May. A high-energy 50-minute adventure featuring lively original music, this show is the perfect introduction to live theatre. Based on Tom Fletcher’s beloved Who’s in Your Book?
Sat 8 June 3pm (for age 6+) & 7pm (for age 12+). Live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win prizes!
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Short Stories, Tall Tales: The Giraffe Who Wouldn’t Bath Wed 26 June 11.30am &
1.30pm. An original tale for 0-4s.
In The Night Garden Live
Fri 19 - Sat 20 July. Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their funfilled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! For ages 1-4. The Gruffalo Fri 8 - Sun 10 Nov. Magical, musical adaptation of the classic book for ages 3+.
Mon 19 Aug 1.30pm & 4.30pm. Horrible Histories is back with revolting rulers and mad monarchs from Britain’s barmy past!
The Lion Inside
Tues 27 - Thurs 29 Aug. A heartwarming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.
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Camberley Theatre Rapunzel
Sat 30 May 2.30pm. Packed with songs, dance routines and jokes. With an exciting opportunity to meet the characters after the show.
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Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure Mon 27 May 12pm & 3.30pm.
Comedy Club 4 Kids
Wed 29 May 2pm. For ages 6-12.
Morden Hall Park Robin Hood
Wed 29 - Fri 31 May. Outdoor interactive theatre. Enjoy a thrilling trail through the Rose Garden to rescue Robin Hood, with challenges, riddles and puzzles along the way.
PRIOR HEATH SCHOOL Camberley
National Festival Circus
Sat 8 June 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm. Traditional circus with fun for all the family, everyone welcome. There will also be summer fair stalls. Book on eventbrite.com.
The Leatherhead Theatre Amazing Animals
Sun 26 May 2pm. For toddlers upwards. Music, comedy and amazing animal effects.
Cranleigh Arts Centre
Supersonic Science Show Wed 29 May 11am & 2pm. £12.
Princes Hall, Aldershot
Fireman Sam - The Great Camping Adventure Thurs 30 May 12pm & 3.30pm.
Dinosaur Adventure Live Trouble on Volcano Island
Mon 29 July 2pm & 4.30pm.
New Victoria Theatre Woking
The Wizard of Oz
Tues 7 - Sun 12 May. For ages 6+. Starring Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Wed 15 May - Sun 19 May.
Awful Auntie
Thurs 4 - Sat 6 July. David Walliams’ much loved book on stage.
Ministry of Science LIVE Science Saved The World Sun 7 July 1.30pm. For age 6+.
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Thurs 30 May. Outdoor theatre. 5.30pm. For ages 5+.
SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS & WORKSHOPS
Xtreme Activate Holiday Day Camp
Muddy Boots Camps
Swim Safe School Summer Crash Course
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Ultimate Activity Camps
The Man In The Moon Drama Day Camps
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.
Intensive lessons at Cranleigh Golf & Country Club w/c 29 July, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug and 26 Aug. All ages and abilities welcome. Small group and private lessons available. For more information or to book contact Jenn at swimsafeschool@btinternet.com.
Camps for ages 4-14, Mon-Fri 8am-6pm. The Ofsted-regulated camps guarantee parents peace of mind, knowing their children will have a fantastic and wellcared-for experience. Camps in Woking, Godalming, Haslemere and Bookham.
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Ofsted registered holiday camps for children aged 3-8 offering a huge range of indoor and outdoor activities. Staff ratio of 1:8 and friends and siblings can be kept together. Book early for the best prices. Summer Holiday Camp runs from Mon 22 - Fri 26 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. Take part in 16 sports with professional coaches. No previous experience needed.
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NSSport Holiday Activities
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Surrey Theatre Academy
NSSport provide active, affordable, and exciting childcare during the holidays for children aged 4-11. Their two programmes, NS Stars and NS Strikers, will see your child enjoy their time away from school. They run in Woking at Brookwood Primary School and Sythwood Primary School during the holidays from 8am-6pm. Come to Superhero School this summer with Perform! For ages 4-10 it runs from 5-9 Aug at Christ Church Hall, Guildford. Packed with brilliant music, funky dance routines and fabulous costumes, children will be immersed in confidence-building games and activities as they enjoy an actionpacked Top Secret Mission.
Guildford Summer Youth Project
Run by the professional team at the Guildford Theatre School, this put-on-ashow-in-a-week workshop of the authorised adaption of WE WILL ROCK YOU Young@Part® is for ages 8-16. It features the songs of Queen and is at The Electric Theatre, Guildford, Mon 5 - Fri 9 Aug 10am-5pm. Contact The Electric Theatre to book. familiesonline.co.uk
Synergy Dance will be running their signature holiday-themed workshops at Guildford Spectrum during the summer. Their inclusive holiday activities are for both mainstream and SEND children & teens. Themes range from Minions and Mayhem, Disney & Frozen, to Glow in the Dark Disco fun. Have loads of fun and perform in a show on the last day in one of these summer camps. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Mini Summer Theatre Camp 29 July - 2 Aug 9am-12pm for 5-10yrs. At Haslemere Hall. “Wonka” Summer Theatre Camp 9am-3pm for ages 6-18. 5 Aug - 9 Aug at Haslemere Hall or 19-23 Aug at Godalming Borough Hall. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” 2-Day Summer Theatre Camp 12-13 Aug 9am12pm for 5-10s. At Godalming Borough Hall. “Encanto” 2-Day Summer Theatre Camp 15-16 Aug 9am-12pm for ages 5-10. At Godalming Borough Hall. 31
SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS & WORKSHOPS Stagecoach Summer Workshops
Workshops are open to both Stagecoach and non-Stagecoach students. They accept childcare vouchers and tax free childcare and are OFSTED registered. No experience necessary!
Stagecoach Camberley & Yateley
Stagecoach Camberley & Yateley are running a Frozen JR workshop this summer from 5-9 August at Kings International College, Camberley. Ages 6-18 attend from 10am-4pm daily. There is also a workshop for ages 4-6 which runs in the mornings and this age group will be putting on their own show at 12pm on Friday.
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I Dreamed a Dream workshop
based on the popular musical Mamma Mia is running at Merrow Junior School from 19-23 Aug. 9.30am-3.30pm for 6-18s and 9.30am-1pm for 4-6 year olds.
Stagecoach Farnham
Summer workshops are running at Farnham College from 29 July - 2 Aug. 6-18s will be working on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR and attend from 9.30am-3.30pm while ages 4-6 will be working on Jack and the Beanstalk!
Stagecoach Frimley
Workshops run from 5-9 Aug at St Augustine’s School, Frimley. 6-16 year old will be working on Perfectly Pitched and 4-6 year olds will have a fun filled Smurf inspired week working on Blue Village.
Stagecoach Woking
6-18 year olds will be working on We Will Rock You and attend daily from 10am-4pm. 4-6s will be working on performing excerpts from The Jungle Book and attend from 9.30am-12.30pm.
Stagecoach Guildford North
Summer workshop runs from 5-9 Aug at Kings College, Guildford. You’ll be working on Beauty and The Beast JR - 6-18 year olds attend from 9.30am-3.30pm and for 4-6s it is 9.15-12.30pm (9.30am-3.30pm on the final day).
Stagecoach Farnborough
Running at Samuel Cody School, Farnborough, you’ll be off to Greece with I Dreamed a Dream workshop on 12-16 Aug, based on the popular musical Mamma Mia. Ages 4-6 come from 9.30am1pm whilst ages 6-18 come for the whole day (9.30am-3.30pm).
Stagecoach Liphook
Workshop runs from 29 July-3 Aug (9.30am-4.30pm) for ages 7-18 at Liphook Infant School working on a performance of Legally Blonde The Musical JR, which is performed at the theatre. There is also a Monsters Inc themed workshop from 29 July-2 Aug for ages 4-6.
Stagecoach Godalming
One-day workshops at St Catherine’s School, Bramley: Hamilton Workshop (24 July), Six Workshop (25 July) and Barbie Workshop (26 July). For ages 9+. There is also a 3 day Jungle Book workshop from 24-26 July (9.45am12.45pm) for ages 4-6. 32
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Pitch Pals
Football camps run at Broadwater School, Godalming throughout the Summer holidays. All days run 9am3.30pm (late pick-up and half-days available). Fun games, activities and tournaments suitable for all.
Haslemere Performing Arts
The 5-day Summer School courses take place in July and August (dates to be confirmed). 10am - 2pm (3pm on the final day). Each course provides the opportunity for anyone from 5-16 to rehearse a musical. GIVEAWAY
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Many parents worry about their children underachieving or not reaching the expected level by the time they leave primary school or sit 11+ exams. But there is good news. By developing your child’s skills it may be easier to improve their performance than you think.
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NEWS & VIEWS
New play places for little ones
We already live in an area with lots of great places to take little ones, but recently there have been several new launches we wanted to let you know about. The Toddler Retreat is a new stay & play cafe at Lancaster Hall, Send for 0-5s. They are open Monday and Tuesday in term time from 10am-1pm plus look out for their special events. Little Rainbows Stay And Play is a mobile soft play every Monday and Wednesday morning for 0-5s at Grayshott Village Hall. They are open in the holidays as well as term time. Small & Mighty is an independent family club launching on Godalming High Street on 10 May. It will offer forward-thinking play spaces, carefully crafted for 0-10 year olds, a community hub with classes and crafts, plus Barista made coffee and a fun artisan toastie menu. Giggleville Soft Play Cafe is based at The Compton Club in Compton between Guildford and Godalming. Suitable for children up to 7 years, they offer four 90 minute sessions daily which are bookable online.
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Sproglets Play Centre is based at Normandy Cricket Club (GU3 2AH) and is for ages 0-5. They are open Mon - Fri 9.30am2.30pm with three bookable sessions each day. Grace’s Play Cafe for under 5s has just opened at Frimley Village Hall. They are open Monday, Thursday and Friday 9am-12pm and 12.30pm3.30pm. Sessions need to be booked online. G Live Baby Friendly Cinema Club G Live recently introduced monthly informal screenings of classic and new films for parents/carers with babies 0-12 months. Films are screened in the Bellerby Studio in a relaxed environment. Pretty Woman is showing on 23rd May and Notting Hill on 20th June - book online. NCT Woking’s Baby Cafe has recently launched. Run by an NCT breastfeeding Counsellor supporting parents to feed their baby. It runs alongside their baby and toddler group at Knaphill Scout Hut on Thursdays in term time from 11.30am-1pm. Free, no booking needed. 36
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Bears Little Play launches mobile soft play parties and event nannying! Bears Little Play is a mobile soft play based at Busbridge Village Hall, Godalming. They are excited to announce that they are now offering mobile soft play parties and event nannying across Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex. If you are looking for entertainment for a children’s party then they will bring all their lovely soft play equipment to you! They offer 3 hour exclusive hire with set up and down included. There are lots of extra add ons available such as party bags and food. Owner Jaye has 8 years of experience working with children
New Support for 11+ Exams
Are you considering 11+ exams for independent schools? There are two local programmes offering preparation and support. If your child is currently in year 5, they can join the 11+ foundation group immediately (subject to space). The main focus of this group is on verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning though elements of maths and English are also covered. Then there is also the 11+ preparation programme for children currently in Year 4. It offers variety and sustainability through to exams in Nov 2025 – familiesonline.co.uk
and is a qualified and experienced nanny. She says ‘I am so excited to be offering event and ad hoc nannying as well as mobile parties. We can help out if you need ad hoc or last minute childcare - for example if you have an appointment to go to or an unexpected work meeting. Or if you are hosting a wedding, christening or other event and would like some entertainment and childcare for dinky ones, then you need Bears Little Play!’. For more information contact Jaye on 07871 722290 or click here. Jan 2026 with a holistic approach. It comprises of a package of 1:1 sessions, group sessions, bespoke set work with feedback and parent consultations. It offers varied preparation in line with the individual child’s circumstances and abilities. Both programmes are run by Lucie Paulson, whose aim is to encourage families to enjoy reading, writing and learning at home. You can find out here or email Lucie on readingsupprtathome@icloud. com. 37
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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a MONDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed Monkey Music
Shalford Village Hall Monday and Friday morning
Babes and Tots
St Thomas on the Bourne, Farnham Mondays 9.30-11am
Toddler Group
Holy Trinity Church, Knaphill, Mondays and Thursdays 1.30-3pm
Teddies Playgroup Emmanuel Church, Stoughton, Mondays 9.30-10.30am or 10.45-11.45am.
LullaBaby
Wrecclesham Community Centre Farnham Mondays
Parent and Toddler Groups St Andrew’s Church Goldsworth Park Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Octots
St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Godalming Mondays 10-11.30am and Baby group on Wednesdays 10-11am
Molly Moocow
The Haslemere Youth Hub Monday afternoons and Friday mornings
Sing and Sign
Haslemere Youth Hub Mondays 9.30am and 10.30am.
Ottershaw Toddler Group Ottershaw Church Mondays 10-11.30am
Sing and Sign
Farnham Daniel Hall and Farnham Methodist Church Hall Monday mornings and Godalming Parish Church Monday afternoons
Brookwood Babies & Toddlers Playgroup Memorial Hall, Brookwood Mondays 9.45am
Tots & Dots
St Mary’s Camberley Mondays 9.30-11am
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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a MONDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed Little Twigs
Tongham Toddlers
Dinky Dance
Ripley Court School, Ripley Mondays 9.30-11am
Tongham Community Centre Mondays 10am-12pm.
Sutton Green Village Hall Mondays 10am
Angel Tots
St John’s Baby & Toddler Group
Toddler Group
St Michael and All Angels Church, Pirbright Mondays 10-11.30am
Woking Twins Club
St Hugh of Lincoln Mondays 9.30-11am twice a month
St John’s Centre, Merrow Mondays 9.30-11am
Storytime Frimley Green Library Mondays 2.15pm.
Cove Bumps & Babies
St Mary’s Church Shackleford, Mondays 9.15-11.15am. Term time only. Free.
First Steps Playgroup
St Christopher’s Church, Haslemere Mondays 10am-11.30am
Christ Church Cove Mondays 1.30-3.30pm
Fledglings Compton
Pucks Oak Barn, Compton Mondays 9.30am
Babes & Toddlers
Little Wiggles
St Andrew’s Farnham Mondays 1-2.30pm
St Lukes Church Hall, Grayshott Mondays 10-11.30am
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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a MONDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed Parent and Toddlers
Salvation Army Addlestone, Mondays 10am-12pm
SENDsory Play
Guildford Nursery & Family Centre Mondays 10-11.30am, For ages 0-5 with additional needs
Storytime
Camberley Library Mondays 10.30am, Wednesdays 10.30am.
Bounce House
Haslemere Youth Hub Mondays and Tuesdays 10-11am,
Aldershot Methodist Church Mondays 10-11.30am
Sunshine Toddlers Pebble Rhymetime Woking Library Mondays 10am, Wednesdays 10am, Fridays 2.30pm, Saturdays 11am
Teddy Toddlers
The Salvation Army Community church, Sythwood, Mondays 9.15-11.15am
Toddler Group
Little GURCkins
Guildford United Reformed Church Mondays 10-11.30am
Pebble Rhymetime Guildford Library Mondays 10.30am
Cranleigh Baptist Church Mondays 10.15-11.30am
Shalford Parent & Toddlers St Mary’s Church, Shalford Mondays 9.30-11am
Tiny Tots
The Church Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Frimley Green Mondays 10-11.30am
Storytime
Farnham Library Mondays 10.30am,
Cranleigh Breastfeeding Group
The Richard Onslow, Cranleigh Mondays 9.30-11am. 41
BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a TUESDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed LullaBaby
Normandy Village Hall, Guildford Tuesdays & Thursdays
Bump to Baby
The Cross Church Hall, Haslemere Tuesdays 9-10.30am
Noah’s Ark Stay & Play
St Stephen’s Church, Haslemere Tuesdays 1-2.30pm
Little Lambs
Church Centre Liphook Tuesdays 10am-12pm
Pebble Rhymetime Frimley Green Library Tuesdays 10.30am.
Rhymetime Aldershot Library Tuesdays 10am and 11am.
Pebble Rhymetime Byfleet Library
Tuesdays 10.30-11am.
Monkey Music
Godalming Masonic Hall Tuesday morning
Tots Praise
Church of The Good Shepherd Tuesdays 10-11.30am
Bisley Play
Bisley Village Hall Tuesdays 9.3011.30am.
Storytime Ash Library
Tuesdays 10.30am.
Stay & Play
Wee Nature Spirits Chobham Outdoor playgroup with marquee and enclosed garden. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday with one or two sessions daily
Moo Moosic Ash Centre Tuesday mornings
Toddler Time
Rydes Hill Preparatory School, Guildford Tuesdays 10-11am
Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group
The Wharf Nursery School, Godalming Tuesdays 1.45-2.45pm and Wednesdays 10.30-11.30am.
St Mary’s Church Ash Vale Tuesdays 10am
Playbox
Tots and Toddlers
Frimley Baptist Church Tuesdays 9.30am. For childminders and nannies
Storytime Woking Library Tuesdays 4pm.
Founders Studio, Guildford Tuesdays 10-11.30am
Pebble Rhymetime Farnham Library Tuesdays 10.30am, Wednesdays 10.30am. 42
BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a TUESDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed
Bounce House
Haslemere Youth Hub Mondays and Tuesdays 10-11am,
Play Café
St Michaels Church Aldershot Tuesdays 9-11.30am.
Bethany Babes
St Mary of Bethany, Woking Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Baby and Toddler Group St Mary’s Horsell Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am
SJS Toddlers
St John’s Stoke, Guildford Tuesdays 9.3010.40am or 11am-12.10pm
Pebble Rhymetime Godalming Library Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am
Molly Moocow
Godalming United Church Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings
Toddler Fun
St Joan of Arc Playgroup
St Peter’s Church Hall, Frimley Tuesdays 10-11.30am
St Joan of Arc Centre, Farnham, Tuesdays 9-11.30am
Pebble Rhymetime Addlestone Library
Tots & Co
Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am & 3pm.
ABC Stay and Play Toddler Group
Cove Baptist Church Tuesdays 9am
Storytime Farnborough Library
Tuesdays 10.30am
The Old Rectory, Busbrige Church Tuesdays 9.30-11.15am.
Farnham Baptist Church Tuesdays 10-11.30am
Toddler Group
Toddler Group
Toddlers Group
Binscombe Church Tuesdays 9.30-11am
St Paul’s Woking Tuesdays 10-11.30am.
Pebble Rhymetime
Tots
Knaphill Library Tuesdays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.
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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a WEDNESDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed Moo Moosic Badshot Lea Wednesday mornings
Molly Moocow
Godalming United Church Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings
Cafe Play
Monkey Music
St John’s Stoke, Guildford Wednesday morning
Sing and Sign
Godalming Wilfrid Noyce Centre Wednesday morning
Tiny Treasures
St Nicolas Church, Guildford Wednesdays 10-11am
Grace Church Chertsey St, Guildford Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Toddler Group
Tot’s Praise
Church Hall, Horsley Evangelical Church Wednesdays 10-11.45am
Octots
St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Godalming Mondays 10-11.30am and Baby group on Wednesdays 10-11am
Welcome Tots
Welcome Church, Woking Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11.30am
St Paul’s Church Centre, Camberley Wednesdays 1011.30am
Parent and Toddler Groups St Andrew’s Church Goldsworth Park Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Storytime Cobham Library
Wednesdays 4pm.
LullaBaby
Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School, Farnborough Wednesday morning and afternoon
Wee Nature Spirits Chobham Outdoor playgroup with marquee and enclosed garden. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday with one or two sessions daily
ChapelKids
Ash Vale Chapel Wednesdays 11am2pm in term time.
Little Ducklings Shere Village Hall Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am
Parents & Toddlers Camberley Manor Care Home, Deepcut Wednesdays 10-11.30am. 44
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Groups on a WEDNESDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed Little Dragons
The Church of St Peter and St Paul, West Clandon Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am
Storytime
Camberley Library Mondays 10.30am, Wednesdays 10.30am.
Sunbeams
Christchurch Woking Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Baby & Toddler Group
St Alban’s, Hindhead Wednesdays 9-11.15am
Toddler group
High Cross Church, Camberley Wednesdays 10-11.30am.
Toddle Tots
Bosco’s Hall, All Saints New Haw Wednesdays 9.30-11am
Pebble Rhymetime Farnham Library Tuesdays 10.30am, Wednesdays 10.30am.
The Parent Pod
St Dunstan’s Church, Woking. Wednesday 11am-1pm. For new and expecting parents.
Storytime Godalming Library Wednesdays 11am
Godaltots
Godalming United Church Wednesdays 10-11am
Storytime Guildford Library
Wednesdays 10.30am
Tots’ Play and Praise
St Francis Church, Guildford Wednesdays 10-11.15am.
Farnborough Forest School
Sticky Fingers Toddler Group
Acorn Toddlers
Grayswood Baby & Toddler Group
Birchbrook Nature Reserve, Cove Wednesdays 1011.30am fortnightly.
Elim Pentecostal Church, Aldershot Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Happy Nappies
Wrecclesham Community Centre, Wednesdays 9.30-11am
St Anne’s Hall, Bagshot Wednesdays 9.30-11am
Grayswood Village Hall Wednesdays 9-11am.
Bethany Babes
St Mary of Bethany, Woking Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10-11.30am
BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a WEDNESDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed Toddler Group
North Camp Methodist Church Wednesdays 10-11.30am.
Smart Tots
St Mark’s Godalming Wednesdays 9-11am.
Baby & Toddler Group
St John’s Church West Byfleet Wednesdays 1-3pm
Heathside Corner Toddler Group Woking URC Wednesdays 10-11.30am.
Toddler Music Time
Church of the Good Shepherd, Farnborough Wednesdays 10am
Pebble Rhymetime Cobham Library
Wednesdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.
Storytime Cranleigh Library
Wednesdays 10.30am.
Stay & Play
The Wharf Nursery School, Godalming Tuesdays 1.45-2.45pm and Wednesdays 10.30-11.30am.
Cathedral Tots
Little Lambs
QE Park Baptist Church, Guildford Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Marty’s Friends Play Group
Guildford Cathedral First Wednesday of the month 10am
St Martin’s Church Hall, East Horsley Wednesdays 10-11.30 am.
Pebble Rhymetime
Trinity Toddlers
Woking Library Mondays 10am, Wednesdays 10am, Fridays 2.30pm, Saturdays 11am
Coffee Plus Todder Group
The Old School, St. Paul’s Church, Tongham Wednesdays 10.30-12noon
Pebble Rhymetime Dorking Library
Wednesdays 10.30am, Thursdays 2pm, Fridays 9.45am & 11am, first Saturday of the month 10.30am
Holy Trinity Church, Bramley Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Pebble Rhymetime Haslemere Library Wednesdays 10am
Baby and Toddler Group Ewhurst Baptist Church Wednesdays 10.15-11.45am
Toddlers Group
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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a THURSDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed Monkey Music
Godalming Masonic Hall Thursday morning
Sing and Sign
Haslemere Youth Hub Thursdays 9.30am and 10.30am.
Molly Moocow
Godalming United Church Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings
Moo Moosic Farnham Thursday mornings
Toddler Group
Pebble Rhymetime Leatherhead Library Thursdays 10.30am and 11.30am, Saturdays 11am.
St Dunstan’s Church Function Room Thursdays 10am12pm.
Fireflies Baby & Toddler Group
St MIchael’s Church, Camberley Thursdays 10am
LullaBaby
Normandy Village Hall, Guildford Tuesdays & Thursdays
Sing and Sign
Guildford Emmanuel Church Thursday morning
Dinky Dance
fawm Parent & Baby Support Group
QE Park Centre, Guildford Thursday mornings
Pebble Rhymetime Addlestone Library Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am & 3pm.
Holy Trinity Church Knaphill Thursdays 10.30-11.30am. For expectant parents or parent with a nonwalker.
Horsley Village Hall Thursdays 9.3011.30am
Storytime Byfleet Library
New Parents Cafe Meet Up
Pebble Rhymetime Camberley Library
Pebble Rhymetime Godalming Library
The Hideaway, Guildford Thursdays 10-11am
Horsley Baby & Toddler Group
Thursdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.
Thursdays 3.45pm.
Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am
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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a THURSDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed NCT Woking Baby Cafe
Toddler Group
St John’s Church Youth Centre, Woking Thursdays 9.30-10.45am.
Funkey Monkeys St Peter’s Shared Church, Guildford Thursdays 10-11.30am
Baby Plus Group
The Old School, St. Paul’s Church, Tongham Thursdays 10.30-12noon
Wriggles & Giggles Parent & Baby Group Guildford Nursery School & Family Centre Thursdays 1-2pm for non movers only.
Bumps & Babies
St Peter’s Church, Frimley Thursdays 10-11am
Lollipops
United Reformed Church, Elstead Thursdays 10-11.30am.
Noah’s Ark Toddler Group
The Wheelhouse, St Mary’s West Horsley Thursdays 10-11.30am
Chatterbox
Lawnsmead Hall, Wonersh Thursdays 10-11.30am
Toddler Group
Holy Trinity Church, Knaphill Mondays & Thursdays 10.30am11.30am.
Pebble Rhymetime Dorking Library
Wednesdays 10.30am, Thursdays 2pm, Fridays 9.45am & 11am, First Saturday of the month 10.30am
Knaphill Scout Hut Thursdays 11.30am-1pm. Free drop-in, run by an NCT breastfeeding counsellor
NCT Baby & Toddler Group
Knaphill Scout Hut Thursdays 11.30am-1pm.
Stay and Play
St Paul’s Camberley Thursdays 10-11.30am.
Trinity Tots
Holy Trinity Church, Aldershot. Thursdays 10am-11.15am
Teddies Lunch Club Emmanuel Church, Stoughton, Thursdays 12-1pm
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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a THURSDAY - please click listings for details and to see if booking is needed Little Lambs
Send Evangelical Church, Thursdays 10-11.30am
Peaslake Baby and Toddler Group Peaslake Village Hall Thursdays 9.3011.30am
Bethel Toddlers
Bethel Baptist Church, Farnham Thursdays 9.30-11am
Tots & Toddlers
Moorcroft Community Centre, Woking, Thursdays 10-11.30am
Playtime Toddler Group
3 Counties Vineyard, Haslemere Thursdays 10-11.45am
Thursday Tots
St Mary’s Centre for the Community, Byfleet Thursdays 10-11.30am
Ark Toddler Group Godalming Baptist Church, Thursdays 9.30-10.45am
Messy Toddlers
The Spire Church, Farnham, Thursdays 9.30-10.45am,
The Hub Mini
St Peter’s Farnborough Thursdays 10am-2pm.
Thursday Twinkle Tots
St Mary’s Horsell Thursdays 9.30-11am
Toddler Group
St Saviours Church, Guildford Thursdays 10-11.30am
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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a FRIDAY - please click listings for details and to see if booking is needed
Lightwater Baby and Toddler Group
All Saints Community Hall, Lightwater Fridays 9.30-11am.
Pebble Rhymetime Ash Library Thursdays 10.30am.
Moo Music
Farnham Friday afternoons
Bump & Beyond
St Andrew’s Church Goldsworth Park Fridays 10-11.30am
Sing and Sign
Fleet Church on the Heath Friday morning
Baby Cats
St Catherine’s Bramley Fridays 9.30-10.30am once a month
Little Bees
St George’s Church Room, Badshot Lea Fridays 10-11.30am
Jelly Beans Toddler Group
Caterpillar Cafe
Salvation Army, Guildford Fridays 9.30-11.30am
Burpham Church, Guildford Fridays 9.30-11am
Pebble Rhymetime Cobham Library
Little Lights
Wednesdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.
Chiddingfold Baptist Church Fridays 10-11.30am
Wee Nature Spirits Chobham Outdoor playgroup with marquee and enclosed garden. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday with one or two sessions daily
Monkey Music
Shalford Village Hall Monday and Friday morning
Molly Moocow
The Haslemere Youth Hub Monday afternoons and Friday mornings
Pop Up Play Session
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford Fridays 10.30am12pm.
Kingdom Tots
Heathervale Baptist Church, New Haw Fridays 10-11.30am 50
BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a FRIDAY - please click listings for details and to see if booking is needed Toddler Group
Cranmore School, West Horsley Fridays 9-10.30am
Welcome Tots
Welcome Church, Woking Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11.30am
Babies & Toddlers Frimley Baptist Church Fridays 10-11.30am
Baby Group
Holy Trinity Church, Aldershot. Fridays 9.30-10.30am
Little Saints
All Saints Church Witley Fridays 9-10.30am
Pebble Rhymetime Dorking Library
Wednesdays 10.30am, Thursdays 2pm, Fridays 9.45am & 11am, First Saturday of the month 10.30am
Millmead Centre, Guildford Baptist Church Fridays 10-11.30am
Baby Group
Pebble Rhymetime Cranleigh Library Fridays 10.30am.
High Cross Church, Camberley Fridays 10-11.30am.
Pixies Playgroup
Toddler Group
St Anne’s Church Centre, Bagshot Fridays 10-11.30am
Toddler Group
All Saints Church, Onslow Village Fridays 9.30-11am
Toddler Group
Pebble Rhymetime Camberley Library Thursdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.
St John’s Church room, Farncombe Fridays 10.30am-12pm
Storytime Haslemere Library Fridays 10am
Little Nic’s Toddlers St Nicolas Church, Cranleigh Fridays 10-11.30am
Toddler Group
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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a FRIDAY - please click listings for details and to see if booking is needed Pebble Rhymetime Woking Library Mondays 10am, Wednesdays 10am, Fridays 2.30pm, Saturdays 11am
Baby and Toddler Group
Farnborough Baptist Church Fridays 9.15-10.45am
Rhymetime Bramley Library Fridays 11am
Fridays 10.30am
Bisley Village Hall Fridays 9.30am-11.30am.
Holmbury Toddlers Holmbury St Mary Village Hall Fridays 9.30-11am once a month
Byfleet Toddler Group
Fridays 10-11.30am.
Pebble Rhymetime West Byfleet Library
The Hive Baby & Toddler Group
Storytime Aldershot Library Fridays 10am.
Fledglings
Ottershaw Christ Church C of E Infant School Fridays 9-10.30am
Mums and Monsters
Sandhurst Community Hall, Fridays 9.45-11.15am
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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a SATURDAY - please click listings for details and to see if booking is needed Dads & Kids
St Peter’s Farnborough Saturdays 9.30-11am
Who Let the Dads Out?
Heathervale Baptist Church Second Saturday of every month 9.30-11.30am for dads and male carers.
Pebble Rhymetime Dorking Library
Wednesdays 10.30am, Thursdays 2pm, Fridays 9.45am & 11am, First Saturday of the month 10.30am
Pebble Rhymetime Leatherhead Library Thursdays 10.30am and 11.30am, Saturdays 11am.
Pebble Rhymetime Woking Library Mondays 10am, Wednesdays 10am, Fridays 2.30pm, Saturdays 11am
Addlestone Toy Library
Addlestone Baptist Church Various Saturdays 10am-12pm.
Pebble Rhymetime Cobham Library
Wednesdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.
Pebble Rhymetime Godalming Library Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am
Wee Nature Spirits Chobham Outdoor playgroup with marquee and enclosed garden. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday with one or two sessions daily
Pebble Rhymetime Camberley Library Thursdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.
Pebble Rhymetime Addlestone Library Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am & 3pm.
Pebble Rhymetime Knaphill Library Tuesdays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.
Cantonese/English Bilingual Storytime Guildford Library second Saturday of the month 2.30pm.
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