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News & Views New Molly Moocow Classes At St Ives School Molly Moocow run children’s music and movement classes for little ones from 6 months – 4 years, and has now been running successful classes and parties for the past 15 years throughout Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Molly classes aim to give children the opportunity to discover the important link between play, music and learning through their unique, funfilled programmes. The company was set up 15 years ago by a local Haslemere mum and two years ago taken over by Kate Renninson from Midhurst who has been working with Molly for the past 14 years. The company are very proud of their achievement, especially when faced with competition from so many national franchises. New Molly Moocow classes started recently at St Ives school in Haslemere. Please do get in touch for your free taster session. www.mollymoocow.com, email: info@mollymoocow.com or call 01428 658858.
New Cookery School For Parents Launches In Guildford Are you struggling with fussy eaters, lacking confidence in the kitchen or daunted by introducing solids to your baby? Feed the Family, run by nutritionist Sarah Roberts has recently launched informal cookery classes in Shalford, Guildford. “I am passionate about helping parents to feed their children healthy, fun and interesting food, whilst reducing the amount of time they spend in the kitchen. I also love helping to start babies on their food adventures.” Feed the Family offers a class for parents of young children, an introducing solids class for babies and tailored allergy classes. These take place in Sarah’s home in a relaxed, friendly environment and offer lots of samples to taste, recipes to take away and a plethora of hints, tips and healthy eating advice. There is also the opportunity to connect with other parents and share experiences. Upcoming dates are: Feeding a Young Family - 29th November 7.30pm Feeding Babies Their First Solid Food - 15th November 11.30am or 13th December 11.30am. Visit www.feedthefamily.org.uk for more details.
Local Business For Sale Ana-Maria and Anthony have been running the successful and popular Pyjama Drama Guildford and Surrey Hills franchise for just over a year. In that time it has grown a strong reputation for delivering great sessions across the area. They have grown the business very quickly and now visit nurseries all across Guildford and surrounding areas, helping over 100 children every week to grow in confidence and communication, all whilst being active and having fun! Due to Ana-Maria and Anthony relocating to Yorkshire the opportunity to own and run this fantastic business has become available. This business would suit anyone who wants to be their own boss, work around a schedule that suits them, be creative and are passionate about helping children to grow in confidence and developing essential life skills. If you are interested in knowing more about this fantastic opportunity please contact: anthony@pyjamadrama.com.
St Hilary’s Preparatory School To Become Fully Co-Educational St Hilary’s Preparatory School in Godalming is delighted to announce that they will be welcoming boys into Year 3 from September 2019 in a plan to become fully co-educational by September 2022. The independent school has historically provided places to girls aged 2 - 11 and boys aged 2 - 7. However, the school will now become fully co-educational, in phases from September 2019, when boys aged seven are invited to join Year 3 and then progress through the school until Year 6. Mrs Jane Whittingham, Headmistress since 2012, says of the move “We continually review the education we offer and the aspirations of our parents for their children. We have become increasingly aware that this is changing and many more parents are looking for an environment in which boys and girls are educated alongside each other rather than in separate schools.” To apply for a place or for further information, please call Mrs Joyce Dickenson on 01483 416551 or email: registrar@sthilarysschool.com or visit www.sthilarysschool.com.
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St Nicholas’ School Launches ‘Forest School’ St Nicholas’ School is proud to announce that this term they have introduced ‘Forest School’ to all their Infant and Junior Departments with their Outdoor Education Specialist Steve Warriner. Their extensive woodland on-site provides the perfect location for Forest School. Forest School encourages all individuals to achieve and develop their confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences. The specialised learning approach of Forest School compliments the curriculum by developing the appropriate physical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of their pupils. “We are extremely lucky to be able to have the environment to run this facility and so far all of our pupils have really enjoyed their classes,” said Headmistress Dr O Wright. To tour St Nicholas’ School please call 01252 850121 or email registrar@st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk
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Post-Natal Depression and Anxiety in New Parents By Dr Natasha Bijlani The common expectation that pregnancy and childbirth is a happy and joyous time can make it very distressing for women to seek help with symptoms of depression. Mothers who have a low mood and experience negative thoughts can struggle to bond with their baby and this is something that is very hard to admit to, whether to a friend, family member or a medical professional. A recent survey by the British Journal of General Practice revealed that women felt under pressure to be ‘good mothers’ and the feeling they had ‘failed’ impacted negatively on their mental health and on their likelihood to seek help.
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t can come as a surprise to some people that post-natal depression, anxiety and experiencing negative feelings are extremely common after birth, with 80% of women reporting some kind of mood disturbance at this time. Childbirth is undoubtedly a major event in a woman’s life. The failure to properly appreciate and understand the extent of the significant physiological, emotional and biochemical changes that occur after giving birth contributes to some women developing a more significant depressive disorder which is then likely to need professional treatment.
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As a society, we need to educate and inform each other about the stresses of parenthood and make sure there is enough support available. Women should speak to their health visitor about any issues with breastfeeding, sleeping and routines, and this is also something the fathers can get involved in. In my opinion, new fathers don’t suffer from post-natal depression in the same way as a mother does. This is due to the immense biological and hormonal changes in the female body, which the man does not experience. Having a baby creates major changes within the family, and for some fathers this can lead to feelings of low mood. In this day and age, fathers are expected to play more of a role in child rearing and this can sometimes be difficult for a man who doesn’t have experience or knowledge of what this may require as he is unlikely to have been exposed to such fathering himself. Research conducted by the Priory Group (1) found that one in 10 men said they have had negative thoughts after having children, and more than one in three (39%) experienced anxieties. The research also showed that two in five men (42%) who experienced depression or anxieties did not seek help because they were too embarrassed and ‘thought they should be happy’ after having a baby. I highly recommend that new fathers take up their paternity leave allowance as this will give them the opportunity to bond with their new baby. I see fathers in my clinic who
are the main caregiver parent and their wives have returned to work, and I encourage them to become fully involved in mother and baby groups (to that end, I feel they should really be called parent and baby groups). Female or male, every person will have different triggers for post-natal depression and a psychiatrist will consider all the factors which have contributed to the development of symptoms. This can include their family upbringing, previous history of mental illness and their personality. Every person must be evaluated individually and a thorough psychiatric history taken before advice on the optimum course of treatment can be given. Anyone who has symptoms of depression should seek help as soon as they can. If left untreated, symptoms can get worse and can have a serious impact on the infant’s well-being, behaviour and development. There are many strategies available to help parents deal with depressive disorder that develops postnatally and to help them become accustomed to the huge change that has taken place in their lives. Step by step, life can change, and you can become the “good enough” parent you want to be for your baby. Dr Natasha Bijlani is Consultant Psychiatrist at The Priory Hospital in Roehampton, London, the UK’s leading centre for the treatment of mental health issues. For more information, please visit www.priorygroup.com 1. Fieldwork period: 11-14 Sept 2017, among 1,002 parents of under 18s, of whom 452 were men.
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“Mental illness is the result of chronic mental stress. Humans experience chronic mental stress when they actively engage their ability to think. Generally speaking, when we actively use our ability to think to manage the tasks in our day, manage our feelings and behaviour, analyse who we are and our beliefs, ideas and expectations, we create chaos in our minds. A high level of thought creates a very low state of mind. In a low state of mind, it is impossible for a human being to be resilient, happy, innovative, loving or comfortable in their own skin.”
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ou’re at home, and suddenly your child starts eye-rolling, and saying ‘so what.’ You’ve guessed it….you’re child is becoming a ‘tweenager.’ As it will probably feel like just 5 minutes since they started school, this can come as a shock. The truth is though, that children are becoming teenagers at younger and younger ages - as young as age 10 for some girls with the onset of early adolescence. So what do you need to know about your child’s impending entry into teenagehood? I think the best advice I have been given about raising a teen is that your role is to give them the skills they need to become a successful adult. You are not there to save them from failure or be their best friend.
Understanding your teen Remember you teenager’s body is changing rapidly, as hormones shift and surge; the brain and emotions are on a permanent rollercoaster. Boys have to manage large surges of testosterone and girls have to cope with the mood swings that arrive along with oestrogen. At the same time, they are figuring out how to make decisions independently and how they want to live in the world. According to Edward Anthony, a mental health educator from Mental Well Being in Schools (www.mentalwellbeinginschools.org) the biggest
problem teenagers face is misunderstanding the meaning of mental health. “They need to be able to access resilience, happiness, contentment, high performance, and peace of mind. When these qualities are in a teenager’s life, any other problems they face - anxiety, peer pressure, bullying, academic stress, social media pressures - are easier to navigate.” Parenting expert Judy Bartkowiak from NLP Kids (www.nlpkids.com) jokingly says the biggest problem young people face,“is often their parents!” Seriously though, it’s much easier for children to take responsibility for packing the right books in their bags, getting to where they need to be and doing their homework on time when parents gradually hand over the responsibility for this during primary school. By doing everything for them, running into school with forgotten items and supervising homework, they effectively tell their kids ‘you need me, without me you’d be useless.’ Parents need to teach children how to look after themselves and become more resilient.”
How Can Parents Help their Teens? Edward and his team at Wellbeing in Schools are changing young people’s understanding of the impact of their thoughts. They remind them that thoughts are passing energy and that when their thinking is settled, they will be happier.
Edward says we can help our tweenagers by learning how state of mind can impact a relationship. “When people are experiencing a kind, open, loving and non-judgemental feeling, they can connect easily to others. From that feeling, we make better decisions, enjoy relaxed and loving relationships, can have difficult conversations with a feeling of ease and openness, and we see more clearly that any kind of negativity or bad behaviour in another person is simply a product of a poor state of mind and bad feeling. This enables us to not take things personally and completely transforms parent/ child relationships.”
Top Tip for Parents Model the behaviour you want to see in your child. Judy says, “If you want them to moderate their screen time, limit yours. If you want them to listen, hear what they have to say. If you want them to eat well, buy healthy food and cook healthy meals. They can’t eat biscuits and crisps if you don’t buy them, the same goes for sugary drinks.” Judy also says to remember to believe in yourself. “You’ve done a great job bringing them up and getting them through primary school. Trust that this will stand them in good stead for secondary school. They’ll make mistakes, it’s how we learn, and we build self-esteem through getting that learning from the occasional failure. Be able to laugh about it, cuddle them and let them know you love them.” One of the psychological goals of the teen years is to become independent from adults and to develop your own personality and place in society. Letting go of your teen might be a bumpy ride but if you do it with love and a sense of humour, you should make it through.
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Fluffy Goes Walkies - Take Fluffy and her lead and Go Walkies! Watch her move along with excitement, realistic puppy sound and see her glowing lead light up. Was £24.99 Now £14.99. Age 4+. Only £17.99!
Playmobil DreamWorks Spirit Horse Box 'Lucky & Spirit' - Take Spirit out for playtime with this brand new set, featuring Lucky and her wild mustang. Includes fences and lots of horse grooming accessories, making sure that Lucky has everything she needs to keep her horse clean and healthy. Age 4+. £17.99.
LeapFrog Learn & Groove Bilingual Musical Table – packed with colourful instruments and buttons to activate a variety of songs, tunes, and learning responses. Introduces numbers, letters, shapes, colours and more. Includes classic children's tunes such as "Old MacDonald" and "Itsy Bitsy Spider." Was £32.99 Now £19.99.
My Fairy Garden Lilypad Garden Can be used indoors or outdoors. Comes complete with the house, a fairy figurine, her frog companion and Half an activity manual. Flowers can be price - grown in the top part of the pot and only £9.99 beneath in the spacious fairy home. Was £19.99 Now £9.99.
Half price VTech My 1st Cash Register - comes now only with everything you need for a fun shopping experience. Great to encourage £17.49 imaginative play and fun way to introduce role-play and learn about numbers, food and colours. Shopping basket with 10 food pieces, electronic scale, rollers and cash register and pretend bank card. Was £34.99 Now £17.49. Peppa Pig School Bus - Fantastic free-wheeling school bus with Miss Rabbit figure. Roof lifts up to reveal the seats inside. Scaled for play with other little character figures and play sets. Was £11.99 Now £5.99.
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For Pre-Schoolers Brio Cargo Battery Operated Figure of 8 Set – This product is a very good value train set which comes in a handy storage tub. Includes figure of 8 track, tunnel bridge, crane and battery operated engine. Was £89.99 Now £59.99. Age 3+.
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UNO Extreme - The object of UNO is to get rid of all your cards by matching colours or numbers – or use an action card to turn up the heat. Whoever gets rid of all their cards first is the winner. A great game for all the family. Age 7+. Save £8. Was £32.99 Now £24.99. Gravitrax Starter Set - Use your imagination to build superb tracks and set the Gravity Spheres rolling! This STEM system [Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths] is ideal to teach children and adults about gravity, magnetism, kinetic energy and fun. The system can be extended indefinitely with extra track packs and add-ons – each sold separately. Age 8+. The Starter set is reduced to £39.99 and expansion packs are from £9.99 each.
Playmobil - The Knights' Castle Gate with Troll - construction toy that all kids will love. They will be able to imagine many stories of great battles between the attacking trolls and the defending sword-wielding knights. Was £39.99 Now £29.99 Age 4+.
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Little Live Pets Wrapples - Flip and snap these cute wearable pets onto your wrist and take them everywhere with you. With interactive sounds, light up eyes, talk-back and singing, these cute collectable pets are irresistible! Soft with movement sensors. There are three to collect. Age 5+. £16.99.
Silverlit Remote Controlled Mini Robosaurus – The remote control makes it easy for kids to walk him across the room or turn around to find his prey. His eyes feature bright LEDs that light up as he moves, while the cool black and white design creates a futuristic look that kids will love. Not suitable for under 3s. £16.99.
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Glam Goo Deluxe Studio - The glam goo deluxe pack has everything you need to make cool slime fashion for your own unique style! Add scents and colour and get really creative. Accessories include 3 tubes of confetti, 2 colour pots, 1 scent, and mixing spoon. Only £29.99. Age 6-8+.
Lego Creator Winter Vacation - Build a ski cabin with rooftop ski slope, balcony with open fire and a ski shop with cash till. This 3-in-1 construction toy can be rebuilt into a Bobsleigh Track with bobsleigh or a Yeti Surprise with toilet cabin. Was £24.99 Now £19.99.
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Christmas Noticeboard Christmas In Guildford Back by popular demand, the Experience Guildford Little Book of Offers, Christmas voucher book, returns this year, bursting with money-saving incentives to help you get the most out of Christmas in Guildford. The book contains vouchers from over 100 of the town’s favourite retailers, restaurants and leisure venues. From percentage discounts on yummy meals to buy one get one free offers on winter accessories, it’s your passport to the perfect Christmas in Guildford. Pick up yours from the Tourist Information Centre, any of the participating businesses or from promotional staff in the town centre over the weekends leading up to the big day. For full information about this initiative plus events and offers in Guildford in the lead up to Christmas, visit wwww.experienceguildford.com.
Christmas Church Services Most Churches offer services aimed at children over Christmas - often they include lots of fun participation. They are a great way for children to understand the meaning of Christmas. To find your nearest church please visit www.findachurch.co.uk.
Wild Gifts from Surrey Wildlife Trust! Give the gift of nature this Christmas by adopting a hedgehog with Surrey Wildlife Trust! Hedgehogs are in serious decline in the UK and are disappearing as fast as the tiger is globally. SWT are working hard to restore habitats for hedgehogs and other wildlife species on their reserves. Their animal adoptions make the perfect present for nature lovers and you will be contributing to their vital work to protect some of the county’s rarest wildlife and habitats. Adoption gift packs are just £25 and include an adorable soft toy, a personalised adoption certificate, a species factsheet, a photo and a sticker. The recipient will also receive two newsletters a year showing how your support is helping their work. (Otter and goat adoptions are also available from £25). Or how about giving your loved ones a family membership? From only £5 a month, children will receive their own regular magazine, handbook, stickers and posters. Family members can also take advantage of discounts on hundreds of events and activities, including their new holiday club, whilst enjoying access to beautiful SWT reserves all over the county. Make your Christmas gifts a little bit wilder this year and give nature on your doorstep a helping hand. For more information please see: www.surreywildlifetrust.org.
Perfect Christmas Treat for Animal Lovers Merrist Wood College offer Junior Animal Keeper Experiences where your child will join the Merrist Wood Animal Keepers for a day, working with a huge variety of animals including tortoises, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, reptiles, birds, meerkats and more. Dates are available in the Christmas holidays - a perfect day out or you can also buy a voucher to give the experience as an amazing Christmas present. Throughout the day your child will work in the arid and tropical biomes, domestic pet area and farm. Activities will include feeding and watering, maintaining the enclosures and learning how to safely handle the animals. They also offer Merrist Wood Animal Encounter Tours. You’ll meet a wide range of species in the Animal Management Centre on this interactive and educational tour. Including: Cuban iguana, three banded armadillo, Von der Decken’s hornbills, coatis, black throated monitor lizard, forest dragons, red squirrels and meerkats. In November tours run on Sat 3, Sun 4, Sat 10, Sun 11, Sun 18, Sat 24 and Sun 25 Nov. Please visit www.merristwoodevents.co.uk for December dates. Adult (17 yrs+) £17, child (16 and under) £15 (min. age is 5 years). Pre-booking is essential, to book please visit: www.merristwoodevents.co.uk or to buy vouchers as a present for either the Junior Animal Keeper Experience or Animal Encounter Tour please email mwevents@guildford.ac.uk. For more information call: 07854 274866.
Camberley Offers Spend £50 after 5pm in Camberley town centre any Thursday and get a free gift*. Also, park for just £1 after 5pm* (*Terms and Conditions apply). There are loads of free children’s activities as well - they are listed in our What’s on diary or plesae see thesqcamberley.co.uk.
Second Location for Hans Christmas Andersen, at Newlands Corner As well as selling fresh home-grown Christmas trees at Santa Fir you can now buy a tree from Hans Christmas Andersen’s second site at Newlands Corner. They have been growing real Christmas trees including Nordman Fir and Traditional spruce in the Surrey Hills since 2005 and with 7,000 trees cut fresh every Christmas for their retail customers you will be spoilt for choice. There will still be lots of weekend fun at Santa Fir Farm (located between Shamley Green and Cranleigh): Santa will be in his Grotto, plus the 140 Field Cafe will be selling hot and cold refreshments, there are heavy horse and carriage rides (weather permitting) as well as two wonderful Christmas shops. On December 1st/2nd and 8th/9th there will be a Local Produce Market at the farm. Not forgetting their gorgeous reindeer. For details of this and much more please visit www.hanschristmasandersen.co.uk 01483 271770.
The Wellington Fun at Alice Holt Forest Buy your real Christmas tree from the experts this year Alice Holt provide high quality, sustainably-grown British Christmas trees for the perfect Christmas. Their high-quality trees are FSC® Certified and grown in Britain. Choose your tree from the beautiful forest location and kick off your Christmas celebrations – look out for their special events. With 100 years of forestry experience, their experts can help you choose the right tree for your home. You can also enjoy the Forest whilst buying your Christmas tree. There is lots to do at Alice Holt including lots of children’s play areas, cycle paths or why not treat yourself to a hot chocolate or bite to eat in the cafe?
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A free snow globe will be at The Wellington Centre in Aldershot on Saturday 8th December - bring your friends and family for some great fun! Also, there is free parking at the centre on Sundays 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd December.
Carousel at Hatchlands Park For the first time at Hatchlands Park, you can step back in time this Christmas and enjoy a ride on a carousel in Hatchlands’ very own Victorian courtyard. It will be available every weekend in December plus, 26, 27, 28 December from 11am-3pm. Normal admission + £3 per ride.
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Schools Please make sure you contact the schools to find out if you need to register as many schools require you to book a place at their open day Independent School Open Days
Local School Open Days
Open Day Date
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Open Day Date
Aldro School. Boys 7-13 yrs.
Wed 14 Nov 10am-11.30am.
Amesbury School. Mixed 2-13 yrs.
Please contact the school.
Hammond School, Lightwater 01276 473972 info@hammondjuniorschool.org
Barfield School. Mixed 2-13 yrs.
Please contact the school.
Barrow Hills School. Mixed 2-13 yrs.
Please contact the school.
Open Evening: Thurs 22 Nov 7pm. Parent & Child Tours: Thurs 8 Nov 9.3010.30am, Tues 13 Nov 9.30-10.30am, Wed 14 Nov 1.30-2.30pm, Tues 27 Nov 9.30-10.30am. Fun Taster Afternoons (3.30-4.45pm): Thurs 15 & Tues 27 Nov.
Belmont Preparatory School Mixed 2-13 yrs.
Fri 9 Nov 10am.
Coworth Flexlands School Boys 3-7 yrs, girls 3-11 yrs.
Wed 7 Nov and Fri 30 Nov.
Lightwater Village School 01276 473346 info@lightwatervillageschool.org
Open Mornings (9.30-10.30am): Wed 7, Thurs 15, Tues 20, Thurs 22 Nov. Stay & Play Sessions (all 10-11am): Tues 6, Wed 14, Thurs 29 Nov.
Cranleigh Prep School. Mixed 7-13 yrs.
Please contact the school.
Onslow Infant School, Guildford 01483 532726; info@onslow.surrey.sch.uk
Thurs 15 Nov 9.30am. Please book a place on a tour.
Cranmore School. Mixed 2 ½ - 13 yrs.
Tues 13 Nov (Nursery only).
Duke of Kent School. Mixed 3-16 yrs.
Please contact the school.
St Cuthbert Mayne School, Cranleigh 01483 274961
Thurs 22 Nov 10-11.30am and Thurs 10 Jan 2019 10-11.30am.
Edgeborough, Frensham 01252 792495 Mixed 2-13 years.
Fri 30 Nov from 10.30am.
Westfield Primary School, Woking 01483 764 187
Thurs 8 Nov 6-8 pm. An evening of fun filled activities that you may join in with.
Frensham Heights. Mixed 3-18 yrs.
Please contact the school.
Glenesk School, E Horsley 01483 282329 Mixed 2-7 years.
Fri 16 Nov 9.15am.
Greenfield School. Mixed 3-11 yrs.
Please contact the school.
Guildford High School. Girls 4-18 yrs.
Jnrs: Wed 21 Nov 10am.
Halstead Prep School. Girls 3-11 years.
Please contact the school.
Highfield and Brookham School, Liphook 01428 728000 admissions@brookhamschool.co.uk Mixed 3-13 years.
Please contact the school.
Hoe Bridge School. Mixed 2 ½-13 yrs.
Tues 5 March 2019.
ISL Surrey Primary School Woking 01483 750409 admissions@islsurrey.org
Thurs 15 Nov. Thurs 7 Feb 2019. Booking essential. Mixed 2-11 years.
Lanesborough School. Boys 3-13 yrs.
Please contact the school.
Longacre School. Mixed 2 ½-11 yrs.
Thurs 15 Nov.
Lyndhurst School. Mixed 3-11 years.
Please contact the school.
Manor House School. Girls 2-16 years.
Wed 6 Feb 2019.
Moon Hall School Specialist school for dyslexic children.
Please contact the school.
Ripley Court, Ripley 01483 225217 Mixed 3-13 years.
Fri 16 Nov 9-11am.
The Royal School. Mixed 6 wks-18 yrs.
Junior School: Fri 16 Nov 9.30am.
Rydes Hill School, Guildford 01483 563160
Please contact the school. Boys 3-7 years, Girls 3-11 years.
St Andrews School, Horsell 01483 760943 Mixed 3-13 years.
Sat 3 Nov 10-12pm.
St Catherine’s School, Bramley 01483 899665 Girls 4-18 years.
Open Morning: Fri 16 Nov, Fri 1 Feb 2019 Taster Afternoon: Thurs 22 Nov (Years 1-6).
St Edmund’s School, Hindhead 01428 609875 Mixed 2-16 years.
Please contact the school.
St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551 Boys 2-7 years, Girls 2-11 years (fully co-educational by Sept 2022)
Fri 1 March 10.30am-12pm.
St Ives School. Girls 2-11 yrs, boys 2-7 yrs.
Thurs 8 Nov (Nursery).
St Nicholas’ School, Fleet 01252 850121 Boys 3-7 years, Girls 3-16 years
Fri 16 Nov 9.30am-12.30pm. Sat 2 March 2019 10am-1pm. Reception & Year 3 Taster Day: Fri 2 Nov 8.45am-3.45pm.
St Teresa’s Effingham. Girls 2-18 yrs.
Please contact the school.
Tormead School. Girls 4-18 yrs.
Junior School: Mon 11 March 2019.
School
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Open Mornings Friday 16th November 2018 Friday 1st February 2019
Global Thinkers
Taster Afternoon Thursday 22nd November 2018 (Year 1-Year 6)
Open Days
January Assessment
Thursday 15th November Thursday 7th February
Tuesday 8th January 2019 (Year 1–Year 6)
Call our Admissions team:
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Where to See Santa Addlestone Bourne Valley Garden Centre
Bourne Valley Garden Centre’s traditional Santa’s Grotto returns for 2018 on selected dates from Saturday 8th December until Monday 24th December (Christmas Eve) with no pre-booking required! The popular Breakfast with Santa and Tea with Santa experiences will also be returning, with Santa greeting children individually at their table and bringing a special gift for each child. Tickets are now available to book in the Bourne Valley restaurant. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Grotto Tickets: £4.50 for Under 3’s, £6.50 for Over 3’s, Adults free. Breakfast with Santa and Tea with Santa Tickets: £8.50 per child. For full dates, times and menu options, please visit their website www.bournevalleygardencentre.co.uk or email info@bournevalleygardencentre.co.uk. Bourne Valley Garden Centre
Aldershot The Wellington
Come and visit Father Christmas in his FREE grotto at The Wellington. Father Christmas arrives on Saturday 24th November at 10.30am and will be in his grotto until 4.30pm and then every weekend until 23rd December 9.30am-4.30pm. For more details please visit www. thewellingtoncentre. co.uk.
Camberley The Square Camberley
Come to The Square this Christmas and meet Father Christmas in his Grotto from 1st24th December. Visits cost £4 and includes a gift given to you by Father Christmas himself! Also, if you book until the 29th November get a discount of £1 on online bookings. Limited to The Square Camberley the first 300 tickets sold. Pre-book your ticket at
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If booking is available to see Santa we recommend booking (and sometimes it is essential), if you don’t need to book please double check times and dates with organiser.
bookfatherchristmas.co.uk/camberley to make sure you don’t miss out this Christmas. You can also write your letter to Father Christmas and pop it in to the talking postbox in Cambridge Square (outside House of Fraser). Do you want to have breakfast with Father Christmas? At The Square Camberley that is possible! Available on 1st, 8th, 15th or 22nd December. Tickets cost £10 and can be purchased at the Customer Service Desk. Find full information at thesqcamberley.co.uk.
Chobham Chobham Adventure Farm’s Magical Christmas
Experience the magic of Christmas and sprinkle a little extra magic with a visit to meet Santa and his elves at Chobham Adventure Farm! Santa’s elves have a very special job for you but first you must become an official ‘Elf Helper’! Meet the North Pole’s oldest Elf, attend elf lessons, meet Mrs Claus, help the elves with their important elfie tasks, build your very own bear, not to mention meeting the jolly old big man himself! Magical Christmas is running on select days between the 1st and the 24th December 2018. Tickets include your visit to Santa AND entrance to the Farm Park to let off steam as you count down the days to Santa’s arrival. A fun filled festive day full of magic and surprises, one you will not want to miss! Full details and booking available on www.chobhamadventurefarm.co.uk. Early booking advisable to avoid disappointment. Please contact 01276 919 212 or enquiries@ chobhamadventurefarm.com with any queries.
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Cranleigh Hans Christmas Andersen at Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm
On Guildford Road between Shamley Green and Cranleigh. For sat navs the postcode is GU5 0SQ. www.hanschristmasandersen.co.uk 01483 271770. Come and see Father Christmas arrive at Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm on Sat 1st December at midday, all welcome. Visit Santa in his grotto (£3.50 per child) with all proceeds going to local charities, no booking required
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and all children receive a gift. There is also a special Santa letter box where you can post a letter to Father Christmas. Also available are heavy horse and carriage rides, there are no age restrictions. All the above attractions (including Santa’s Grotto) are available on 1st/2nd, 8th/9th and 15th/16th Dec from 10am to 4pm. There are lots of fresh home grown Christmas trees to choose from and fantastic shops for decorations and gifts, so why not get your fresh Christmas tree at the same time as visiting Santa? A must see are the beautiful reindeer. Shop in the local produce market on 1st/2nd and 8th/9th Dec. Christmas Tree Farm is open daily 9am-6pm from 1st Dec closing on 24th Dec at 3pm. See www.hanschristmasandersen.co.uk for late night openings, directions and further details.
Manns of Cranleigh
See www.mannsofcranleigh.co.uk for details.
Ewhurst Sayers Croft Trust
Enjoy a visit to Father Christmas at the end of the Christmas Trail at Sayers Croft Trust on Sat 15th or Sun 16th Dec. Each child will receive a present. The family activity trail takes in the maze, cave, campfire, Christmas craft, archery and much more and finishes with a visit to Father Christmas. The Trail will take around 1 hour to complete. Start times are 10-10.30am, 10.30-11am, 11-11.30am, 11.30am-12pm, 12.301pm, 1-1.30pm, 1.30-2pm and 2-2.30pm. £4 per child (if booked in advance) or £7 on the day. Adults and under 2’s free. Refreshments will be available to purchase on the day. Suitable for ages 0-12. Sayers Croft Trust
Farnborough Princes Mead Shopping
01252 375520. Father Christmas arrives to open his Grotto on Sunday 18th November at 11am! Beautifully themed to Beauty and the Beast reflecting this year’s pantomime at the Princes Hall Theatre. Santa’s helpers will be a vision of elegance in golden ball gowns giving out treats to all who visit. The grotto is FREE of charge, open on Saturdays and Sundays 11am to 3.30pm and Monday 24th December 11am to 3.30pm.
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Where to See Santa
Santa will also be at several Christmas Fairs and other events - please see our listings on pages 16-24.
Guildford
Birdworld
Elm Nursery
Farnham Christmas at Birdworld
Visit Birdworld to meet Santa’s reindeer and some of their friendly farm animals before you enter a magical world full of animated characters in winter wonderland settings. As you walk through the different scenes, you can enjoy friendly banter with the impish elves before the children meet Santa to receive their present. For those of you who are too old for a present, a mince pie and a hot fruit punch awaits! Santa will be at Birdworld on selected dates between November/December. Sunday 25th November, Saturday 1st, Sunday 2nd, Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th, Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th, Wednesday 19th, Thursday 20th, Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th December 2018. The Park is open 10am to 4.30pm – for Santa visiting times and prices please visit: https:// birdworld.co.uk/christmas/ to book your slot in advance. Birdworld, Holt Pound, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4LD. Call 01420 22140 or email info@birdworld.co.uk for more information.
The Rural Life Centre
See www.rural-life.org.uk for details.
Godalming Squire’s Garden Centre
See www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.
Godstone Wiglet’s Christmas Adventure at Godstone Farm
Tickets are now on sale for this magical Christmas experience, meaning you can combine farmyard fun with a truly festive visit to see Father Christmas. Celebrate this wonderful time of the year at Godstone Farm, let little ones explore the scenic walkthrough with the friendly elves and take part in Christmas crafts before meeting the man himself! Watch small eyes light up as each child receives a marvellous present from the toyshop and then the adventures continue with decorating delicious gingerbread and listening to the merry story time. The quiz, Wiglet’s Present Pandemonium runs every day through December and so does the Christmas Tractor Ride! Visits to Father Christmas are strictly by timed tickets and bookable only in advance. Tickets are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Wiglet’s Christmas Adventure runs on selected dates – 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, 15th-24th December 2018. Godstone Farm
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Sutton Green, Guildford GU4 7QD 10am-3pm. Meet Father Christmas at Elm Nursery’s Christmas Craft Fair on Sat 8th Dec. Father Christmas will be in his grotto so come and visit him and have your photo taken. Plus there will be face painting, children’s crafts and the Children’s Farm will also be open. Delicious food and drink will also be available. There will be lots of stalls selling homemade, homegrown goodies and locally produced arts and crafts. Choose your Christmas tree, door wreath, order your Free Range turkey, meat and veggies too. They will be taking orders all day so come into the farm shop and they will happily assist you.
Merrist Wood College
Holly Lane, Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3PE Special visitor Santa will be at the farm with his reindeer on the Animal Fun Day on Sunday 2 December. A festive themed fun day for the whole family. As well as Santa, you’ll meet the festive animals, enjoy festive crafts and face painting, horse carriage rides, twinkle the pony plus there will be warming refreshments and more…. Tickets must be pre-booked. For prices and links to booking please visit www.merristwoodevents.co.uk.
Hatchlands Park
Meet Father Christmas or Mrs Christmas in the cosy vintage living room and receive a small gift. Normal admission + child £5. Booking is essential Credit: National Trust/Rob Stothard on 01483 444334 or online. Father Christmas is there on 1, 2, 8, 9, 22 and 23 December and Mrs Christmas is there on 15 and 16 December.
Swingbridge Santa Cruise
See www.surreycaretrust.co.uk/events/socialevents for details.
Haslemere Haslemere Educational Museum Santa will be at the museum on Thurs 20 Dec 12-4pm, Fri 21 & Sat 22 Dec 10.30am-4.30pm and Mon 24 Dec 10.30am-12.30pm. Mem £4, non-mem £5 (includes a gift). Santa will also be at the Museum on Sun 2 Dec. 11am-3pm. Child £3 (includes small gift). No need to book.
Leatherhead Bocketts Farm Park
Experience a Magical Christmas at Bocketts Farm, as Father Christmas returns. From 22nd November to 24th December, children will love to hop on board the Santa Express to his magical and traditional hay barn workshop. Once inside, each child will meet Father Christmas and receive a gift! Children can also meet the baby lambs, complete the fun Christmas trail and get
creative in the festive craft corner. Plus, experience a ‘white Christmas’ in the giant snow globe and enjoy endless amounts of indoor play. Great fun for all Bocketts Farm Park the family! Visit bockettsfarm.co.uk for times and availability and to buy your tickets in advance.
Christmas in the Woods
Join Surrey Wildlife Trust in their search for Father Christmas on a wintery walk through the woodland. Get hands on and enjoy some Christmassy crafts and treats. On Sat 8th and Sun 9th December Surrey Wildlife Trust 10am-12noon & 1pm-3pm. At Nower Wood, Leatherhead. Booking essential: Members - adult £2, child £10; non-members - adult £3, child £15. Booking essential: www.surreywildlifetrust.org/families.
Loxwood The Wey & Arun Canal
The extremely popular Santa Cruises will be running on 9th, 16th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December. Trips depart at 11am, 12noon and 2pm and cost £10 per person to include festive refreshments and a The Wey & Arun Canal gift from Santa for all children under 12 years of age (under 12 months are free). There is also a Santa Cruise for the Grown-ups trip on Friday 14th December, 7.30-9pm. Santa says that Christmas is not just for the children and invites adults to join him for a 90 minute trip along the canal whilst enjoying a glass of mulled wine and snacks, and seasonal festive music. Santa will also have a small gift for everyone! Tickets cost £16 per person. Booking in advance is essential for all the trips. Full details (including Boxing Day and New Year’s Day trips) are available on www. weyandarun.co.uk and bookings can be made online. Alternatively call the office on 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk
Morden Morden Hall Park
Morden Hall Rd, London SM4 5JD. Visit Father Christmas and his elves in an enchanted grotto to receive a gift chosen just for you! On 24 & 25 Nov, 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 Dec. Children can draw and send their wish lists to Father Christmas via the special postcard express. £10 per child. On 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 Dec there are also 30 minute festive carriage rides around the park. Adult £18, child £13. Booking essential for Father Christmas and carriage rides, please call 0344 249 1895 or book online.
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Where to See Santa Walton on Thames Whiteley Village
Santa will be at the Whiteley Village Festive Family Fun Event on Sun 9th December. You can also take part in the lantern making and crafts before heading off on the lantern trail through the Village. Enjoy a hot chocolate or mulled wine along with an array of food options that will be available whilst joining in the traditional carol singing around the spectacular tree. £3 per adult or child (2-12 years), under 2s free. Entry includes a meeting with Santa, lantern making with Christmas crafts and Christmas Lantern trail. Face painting is £2 per person. Food and refreshments will be available to purchase on the day. Please visit: www. whiteleyvillage.org.uk to purchase tickets. Limited tickets available on the day.
West Horsley Squires Garden Centre See www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.
Woking RHS Garden Wisley
RHS Garden Wisley
Meet Santa at RHS Garden Wisley from 28 November - 23 December. For a magical day out, come and meet Santa at RHS Garden Wisley this festive season. Enjoy a classic Christmas tale, have a sing-along and a story with the man himself and receive a small gift. On selected dates you can also decorate delicious gingerbread to take home. You can book online right up to the day before. View full activity details on their website: https://www.rhs.org.uk/ gardens/wisley/whats-on/Santa-at-Wisley.
Mizens Railway See www.mizens-santa.org.uk. Squires Garden Centre See www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk. Wyevale Garden Centre See www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk.
See the Garden in a new light
1 December – 2 January Enjoy the magical experience of the Garden after-dark, majestically lit up and glowing with pride. Tickets are timed entry. Book your time slot at rhs.org.uk/wisley Closed 24 and 25 December. RHS Registered Charity No. 222879/SC038262
Visit Santa in his amazing grotto this Christmas at The Wellington, Aldershot Fresh, Home Grown Christmas Trees at SANTA FIR and now also at NEWLANDS CORNER
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Fireworks Friday 2 November Godalming Musical Firework Extravaganza The Burys Field Site opens 6pm, procession leaves Church Street at 7.15pm, fireworks 8pm. Booking tickets online in advance is advised: http://godalming-tc.gov.uk/fireworks. Advance prices: family (2+2) £13.50, Adult (16+) £6, child (under 16 accompanied by an adult) £3.
Saturday 3 November Ist Scouts Knaphill Fireworks The Vyne Field, Redding Way, Knaphill Gates open 6pm, bonfire 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm. 1st Lightwater Scouts Bonfire Fireworks & BBQ On the field behind All Saints Church, Lightwater. Gates open 6pm, bonfire 7pm, display 7.30pm. Adult £6, child £4, family (2A and up to 3C), under 5s free. Beacon Hill Fireworks Display & Bonfire Night Hindhead Playing Fields, Tilford Road, GU26 6RF. Gates open 4.30pm. Bramley Bonfire 6.40pm torchlight parade from Bramley Library up to the Bonfire Field, Park Drive GU5 0JZ. Bonfire lit 7.10pm, fireworks 7.45pm. Chiddingfold Bonfire Procession departs St Mary’s School at 7pm (400 wax candle torches go on sale at St Mary’s Primary School at 6.30pm - £5 each). Bonfire lit 7.30pm, fireworks on the Green at approx. 8pm. Donations requested. Cranleigh Lions Bonfire and Firework Display Fun fair from 1pm. Torchlight procession leaves Park Drive, Ewhurst Road at 6pm. Fireworks to music at 7.30pm on The Common, Guildford Road side. Free, min £2 donation suggested. Farnham Rugby Club Fireworks Monkton Ln, Farnham GU9 9ND Gate opens 5.30pm. Advance tickets: family (2+2) £15, Adult £5, child £4. Guildford Fireworks Fiesta Fireworks in Stoke Park at 8pm. Torchlight procession will leave Guildford High Street at 7pm. Haslemere Museum Firework And Bonfire Evening Doors open 6.30pm, fireworks 7.30pm followed by lighting of the bonfire. Book in advance: member £6, non member £8. Jacobs Well Bonfire Fireworks from 6.30pm, bonfire 7pm. Entry donation £5, under 12 free.
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Please double check event with organiser to avoid disappointment. Woking Fireworks Extravaganza Woking Park Gates and funfair open at 6pm, fireworks 8pm. Advance tickets: family (2+2) £12, Adult (16+) £5, child (5-15) £3.
Sunday 4 November Farnborough Football Club Fireworks Display Cherrywood Rd, Farnborough GU14 8UD Funfair opens 3.30pm, turnstiles open 6pm and display from 7pm. Mytchett Fireworks Extravaganza The Mytchett Centre Fireworks and funfair. Gate 5pm, fireworks 7.30pm.
Monday 5 November Beaufort Primary School Kirkland Avenue, Woking, GU21 3RG Gates open 6pm, show starts at 7pm. Tickets available on the gate: family (of 4, max 2 adults) £15, individual £4, free entry for 2’s and under.
Running Day, Frimley Lodge Park Sturt Rd, Frimley Green Miniature train rides will be running. 11am4pm. Single ride £1, under 3s free. Surrey Residents Open Day Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Down Lane, Compton GU3 1DQ 11am-5pm. Free entry to all Surrey residents today (upon production of a current 2018 utility bill, library card or driving licence).
Saturday 10 November Wild Families, Newlands Corner Shere Road, Guildford GU4 8SE A fun session for the whole family! Bring out your family’s wild side. Games, crafts and activities to engage with nature, fun for all the family. Booking essential: £5 per person (babes in arms free). www.surreywildlifetrust. org/families 10.30am-12.30pm.
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Poppy Arts and Crafts Cambridge Square Camberley Make a glass fused poppy. 11am-4pm. Donations collected for The Royal British Legion. Check out all details at thesqcamberley.co.uk
Saturday 3 November
Merrist Wood Animal Encounter Tour See listing on 3 November.
Lithuanian Sirdeles Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30am - 12pm. Find out what a Sirdele is and then create your own. For ages 5-11. Booking advised. Merrist Wood Animal Encounter Tour, Merrist Wood College Holly Lane, Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3PE Come and meet the wide range of species in the Animal Management Centre on this interactive and educational tour. Including: Cuban iguana, three banded armadillo, Von der Decken’s hornbills, Coatis, black throated monitor lizard, forest dragons, red squirrels and meerkats. Adult (17 years and over) £17, child (16 years and under): £15 (minimum age is 5 years). To book please visit: www. merristwoodevents.co.uk. For more information call: 07854 274866. 15 Minutes of Fun Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey KT16 8AT Free family craft activities. 1.303.30pm. No booking needed.
Sunday 4 November Merrist Wood Animal Encounter Tour See listing on 3 November. Merrist Wood Animal Encounter Tour
Sunday 11 November Merrist Wood Animal Encounter Tour, Merrist Wood College See listing on 3 November.
Tuesday 13 November Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking GU21 4AA 01483 737800 11-11.45am. Spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at Reception from 10.30am on the day. Free, suggested donation £3. Mozart and Muffins The Guildhall Guildford Live classical music for preschoolers, babies and toddlers with an adult. 10.15am. Please pre-book: https://tickets.visitguildford.com.
Friday 16 November Winterfest St Andrew’s Parish Church Farnham GU9 7PW A festival of arts, crafts and music. Children’s activities and refreshments. Entry free. 10am5pm. www.standrewsfarnham.org. As Quiet As A Mouse Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 1.30-2.30pm. Enjoy this fun action story and make a mouse finger puppet. For under 5s with an adult. Child £2, adult £1. No need to book.
Winterfest, St Andrew’s Parish Church See listing on 16 November. Cranleigh Arts Centre 1 High St, Cranleigh 01483 278000 The Greatest Showman SingAlong (PG) 2pm. Children’s Workshop: Make a Poppy 2-3pm. For ages 5+. £5. Please pre-book.
Sunday 18 November Day of the Dinosaurs Nower Wood Leatherhead 11am-2.30pm Through a series of walks and games outdoors you’ll learn more about these amazing creatures. You’ll follow a series of clues to find the hidden dinosaur eggs, discovering more about evolution and how dinosaurs went extinct along the way. Have a fun crafty afternoon digging out ‘fossils’ and making your own to take home. Booking essential at www. surreywildlifetrust.org/families. Merrist Wood Animal Encounter Tour See listing on 3 November.
Thurs 22 - Sun 25 Nov Pre-Black Friday Shopping Evening and Black Friday Weekend, Enchanted Wood Toys 1-3 East St, Farnham 01252 722222 Be the first to see all the offers at the special pre-Black Friday shopping evening on Thursday 22 November from 6pm. Open until 9pm on Thursday, customers have a chance to browse child-free and enjoy some drinks and nibbles too. The offers continue until Sunday 25 November. Choice of free gift for every customer attending this Black Friday event (while stocks last).
Saturday 24 November Christmas Weekend Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Down Lane, Compton GU3 1DQ 10am-5pm. The Christmas Weekend will go hand in hand with the upcoming exhibition, Christina Rossetti: Vision & Verse, creating a magical atmosphere immersed in the Christmas carols and other works of one of the UK’s best Victorian poets. There will be festive crafts and activities for people of all ages, as well as choir performances and a visit from Father Christmas. The Arts & Crafts site of the Artists’ Village will also be filled with the sounds and scents of the festive season, offering artisan stalls for shopping and delicious food and drinks. £13. Kids go free. Pre-booked Friends go free.
Saturday 17 November Family Crafts – Pottery The West End Centre 48 Queens Rd, Aldershot For ages 3+ and their families. Please prebook. 10.30am. £4 per person.
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£13 per adult | Kids go free | Book tickets online now wattsgallery.org.uk | Guildford, Surrey GU3 1DQ Colourful Calendars Sat 24Families November cont.Weekend.indd Surrey West Christmas 1 Merrist Wood Animal Encounter Tour See listing on 3 November.
Sunday 25 November Christmas Weekend Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village See listing on 24 November. Merrist Wood Animal Encounter Tour See listing on 3 November. Santa Fun Run Hindhead Commons 11am. 3.5k fun run for charity. Santa suit for adults and reindeer antlers and red nose for children included in registration fee. Visit www.pth.org. uk/event-diary to register.
Tuesday 27 November Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox See listing on 13 Nov.
Friday 30 November We’re Going On A Bear Hunt Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 For under 5s with an adult. 10.3011.30am. Act out this popular story. Child £2, adult £1. No need to book.
Saturday 1 December Christmas Storytelling Cambridge Square Camberley (Outside House of Fraser) Free Christmas storytelling at 11am.
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Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere Create an advent calendar and a calendar for the New Year. For ages 5-11. Booking advised. 10.30am-12pm. Christmas Disco Party Princes Mead Shopping Farnborough 11am-4pm. For all the budding Disco Divas to drop in and bust a few moves. Spot prizes for the best dancers and the best dressed throughout the day, free and for the under 12’s. Christmas Tree Ornament Workshop, Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham Get creative in the magical woodland workshop transforming natural resources into beautiful Christmas tree ornaments. There will be a wide range of options for all ages, from glorious glittery pinecone baubles to stunning stars woven from willow branches. Drop in any time from 10.30am-3.30pm. £1 per ornament. For enquiries email: enquiries. aliceholt@groundwork.org.uk. 15 Minutes of Fun, Chertsey Museum See listing on 3 November. Beauty Sleepy Weekend The Square Camberley 11am-4pm. Dress up as a Prince or Princess, have your face painted and meet and greet the Camberley Panto 2018 cast! Free.
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Sunday 9 December
Lost in a Book: A Georgian Christmas Trail, Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford (Excluding 24 & 25 Dec). Pick up a trail sheet from reception and follow the Boscawen family through the woodland as they discover the story of Gulliver’s Travels. Included in admission. 10am-4pm.
Wild Families Newlands Corner Shere Rd, Guildford A fun session for the whole family! Games, crafts and activities to engage with nature, fun for all the family. Booking essential: £5 per person (babes in arms free). www.surreywildlifetrust.org/families 10.30am-12.30pm.
Festive Family Fun Event Whiteley Village Walton on Thames KT12 4EH 4-8pm. Take part in the lantern making and crafts before heading off on the lantern trail through the Village. Enjoy a hot chocolate or mulled wine along with an array of food options that will be available whilst joining in the traditional carol singing around the spectacular tree. And of course, not forgetting the special man himself. A visit to Santa with your Christmas list is a must! £3 per adult or child (2-12 years), under 2s free. Entry includes a meeting with Santa, lantern making with Christmas crafts and Christmas Lantern trail. Face painting is £2 per person. Food and refreshments will be available to purchase on the day. Visit: www.whiteleyvillage.org.uk to purchase tickets. Limited tickets available on the day.
Sat 1 Dec – Wed 2 Jan Christmas Glow RHS Garden Wisley Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB This event doesn’t run on 24 and 25 Dec. Enjoy the atmosphere of the festive season with the Jigantics light installation around the garden which blooms with magical giant illuminated flowers. Also, don’t miss the stunning Glasshouse display. The Glow event starts at 4pm. Timeslots for the Christmas Glow event must be booked in advance online. Christmas Glow RHS Garden Wisley
Sunday 2 December Festive Table Decoration Making Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming Bring the whole family to make a traditional festive table decoration using materials from the Arboretum. Admission + £10 per table decoration. 2-2.45pm or 2.453.30pm. Please book by calling 0344 249 1895. For children aged 4+. Beauty Sleepy Weekend The Square See listing on 1 Dec. Merrist Wood Festive Animal Fun Day, Merrist Wood College Holly Lane, Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3PE 2-4pm. A festive themed fun day for the whole family. Meet the festive animals, enjoy festive crafts and face painting, horse carriage rides, twinkle the pony and they’ll be a special visitor ‘Santa’ at the farm with his reindeer. Plus warming refreshments and more… Tickets must be pre-booked. For prices and links to booking please visit www.merristwoodevents.co.uk
Festive Carriage Rides Morden Hall Park Morden Hall Rd, Morden See the park from a cosy vintage tram-style carriage pulled by shire horses. Wrap up with a mulled wine/hot chocolate and a mince pie. Costumed footmen will help you to explore the park in a whole new way. Booking essential: online or call 0344 2491895. Christmas Storytelling Cambridge Square Camberley (Outside House of Fraser) Free Christmas storytelling at 11am. Santa Fun Run The Pepperpot Church St, Godalming GU7 1DP Raise money for charity and have lots of fun! Adult £16, child (under 14) £9 (includes Santa suit for adults and reindeer antlers and red nose for children). Visit www.pth.org.uk/ event-diary to register. 9am-12pm. Aldershot Community Christmas Festival Festive fun in Aldershot town centre on Saturdays 8, 15 and 22 Dec.
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Cranleigh Santa Dash 2018 10am-12pm. Entry includes a medal and Santa hat. Register at www.eventbrite.co.uk.
Christmas Family Flicks Godalming Baptist Church GU7 1BA 10.30am-12pm. Meet Boaz the Donkey in this animated comedy based on the nativity. Free. Email: Catherine@lawtonfamily.net for more information.
A Service to Remember Princes Mead Shopping Farnborough 2pm. Celebrates Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice with a ‘Service to Remember’ hosted by the Hospice’s multi faith chaplains and music to uplift by Rock Choir. All welcome to gather for the service around the Tree of Memories.
Sat 8 Dec – Sun 23 Dec
Festive Carriage Rides, Morden Hall Park See listing on 8 Dec.
Rescue Rudolph Trail Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG Rudolph is lost in the garden; can you find him and help him get home in time for Christmas? Admission + £1. 10am-3pm. Mince Pie Hunt Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming GU8 4AD Winkworth is a winter wonderland, waiting to be explored. Discover the hidden clues and win a voucher for a free mince pie when you buy a hot drink from the tea-room. Admission + £3 for trail.
Sat 8 - Thurs 27 Dec
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Santa Fun Run, The Wavell School Lynchford Rd, Farnborough Santa fun run for charity. Adult £16, child (under 14) £9 - includes Santa suit for adults and reindeer antlers and red nose for children. Visit www. pth.org.uk/event-diary to register.
Woodland Winter Wonders Trail Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming Please note the arboretum will be closed on 24 and 25 Dec. Enjoy the brisk outdoors and have fun with the children’s trail exploring the winter woodland. Admission + 50p per trail. 10.30am-3pm.
Christmas Special, Guildford Model Engineering Society Stoke Park 11am-3pm. Miniature train rides.
Tuesday 11 December Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox See listing on 13 Nov.
Friday 14 December Painting for Under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 11-11.45am. Child £4, adult free. Booking essential. Christmas Decorations Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St. For under 5s with an adult. 10.30-11.30am. Story and craft. Child £2, adult £1. No need to book.
Saturday 15 December Christmas Trail Sayers Croft Trust Ewhurst 10am-4pm. This annual festive family activity trail takes in the maze, cave, campfire, Christmas craft, archery and much more! The trail finishes with a visit to Father Christmas and each child will leave with a present! The Trail will take around 1 hour to complete. Start times are 10-10.30am, 10.3011am, 11-11.30am, 11.30am-12pm, 12.30-1pm, 1-1.30pm, 1.30-2pm, 2-2.30pm. £4 per child (if booked in advance) or £7 on the day. Adults and under 2’s free. Refreshments will be available to purchase on the day. Suitable for ages 0-12. Winter Snow Globes Cranleigh Arts Centre 1 High St, Cranleigh 01483 278000 2-3pm. Make a festive snow globe. For ages 5+. £5. Please pre-book.
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Snow Globe, The Square Camberley Free Giant Snow Globe photo booth between 11am-4pm.
Festive Carriage Rides, Morden Hall Park See listing on 8 Dec. Christmas Storytelling Cambridge Square Camberley (Outside House of Fraser) Free Christmas storytelling at 11am.
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Sat 15 December cont.
Adopt a hedgehog Enjoy family membership Join Father Christmas in the Woods!
Share a love of nature with children and help protect wildlife on your doorstep
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Forest Craft Club Alice Holt Forest Farnham 10am-3pm. Groundwork’s popular forest craft club is back with a special festive theme! Wrap up warm and venture out to explore the wintery wilderness of Alice Holt and play games around the forest. Intermittently you’ll return to the warmth of the indoors to create some beautiful festive crafts from the natural materials you’ve gathered! Crafts may include, for example; glittery pinecone baubles, woven willow star ornaments, real miniature wreaths…and lots more! Please pre-book. Bookings and enquiries to aliceholt@groundwork. org.uk or call 07736 132692.
Sunday 16 December Christmas Trail, Sayers Croft Trust See listing on 15 Dec. Festive Carriage Rides, Morden Hall Park See listing on 8 Dec.
Thurs 20 – Fri 21 Dec The Oxford and Cambridge Singing School Christmas Course St Nicholas Church Bury St, Guildford Please pre-book. www.oxbridgesingingschool.co.uk.
Aldershot Community Christmas Festival See listing on 8 December. Festive Carriage Rides, Morden Hall Park See listing on 8 Dec.
Sunday 23 December Santa Paws Claremont Landscape Garden See listing on 22 December. Festive Carriage Rides, Morden Hall Park See listing on 8 Dec. Arts and Crafts Cambridge Square Camberley (outside House of Fraser) Free Arts & Crafts from 11am-4pm. Santa Please Stop Here and Reindeer Food Baubles.
Monday 24 December Holiday Camp, Gymfinity Kids The Meads Shopping Centre, Farnborough Holiday camps for ages 5-14 for members and non-members. Packed full of fun activities from gymnastics and Ninja classes, arts and crafts to school subject related activities around science, art, geography and much more. 8.30am4pm. £25 per day. Call 01252 968445 to book. Limited availability.
Friday 21 December
Experience a magical Christmas Enjoy festive fun at Hatchlands Park, Claremont Landscape Garden, Winkworth Arboretum and Polesden Lacey. Follow the winter trails, enjoy wreath making and visit Father Christmas. #nationaltrust
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Christmas Reindeer Decorations The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking Drop in from 1.30-4pm. For ages 4+ with an adult but all ages welcome. Suggested donation £3.
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Wed 26 Dec – Tues 1 Jan
Merry Christmas Makes Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30am-12pm. Lots of Christmas arts and crafts. For ages 5-11. Mem £5, non mem £7. Booking advised.
Party Like Its 1819 Trail Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG 10am-3pm. As the countdown begins to 2019, the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth, discover what it would have been like at a New Year’s Eve party 200 years ago. Follow the trail around the garden learning about famous royals and the parties which they held in days gone by. Admission + £1 per trail.
Arts and Crafts Cambridge Square Camberley (outside House of Fraser) Free Arts & Crafts from 11am4pm. Reindeer Food Baubles and Stockings by the Chimney. Haslemere Mummers Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere A special 50th anniversary performance of this traditional play. Donations welcome, no need to book. 11am. Santa Paws Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG 11am12.45pm and 1-2pm. Dogs deserve Christmas treats too. Bring your furry friend to meet Santa Paws and they’ll receive a festive biscuit. Admission + min. donation of £2. Christmas Storytelling Cambridge Square Camberley (Outside House of Fraser) Free Christmas storytelling at 11am.
Wed 26 Dec – Wed 2 Jan Polesdenopoly, Polesden Lacey Gt. Bookham RH5 6BD 10am-3pm. Get rich quick playing the giant board game throughout the gardens and grounds. Admission + £5 per group of up to 5 players. Book on arrival.
Thurs 27 Dec - Fri 4 Jan Holiday Camp, Gymfinity Kids See listing on 24th Dec. Camp runs on weekdays only and not on 1st Jan.
Friday 28 December New Year’s Party Masks The Lightbox Woking Drop in from 1.30-4pm. For ages 4+ with an adult but all ages welcome. Suggested donation £3.
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Christmas Fairs and Markets Saturday 10 November
Saturday 24 November
Sunday 2 December
The Charities Fair Haslemere Hall, Bridge Rd 9am-1pm. Free entry, donations appreciated.
Farnborough Frost Fair Christmas shopping, food, music and more in Queensmead, Farnborough. 10am-4pm. Plus a small funfair, free children’s craft activities, donkeys and a visit from Santa. The Christmas lights will be switched on.
Haslemere Christmas Market 10am-4pm. Gifts, street entertainers, children’s entertainment, festive refreshments and more. Santa will be at the Museum from 11am-3pm, no need to book. £3 (includes a gift).
Fri 16 - sat 17 November Guildford Cathedral Christmas Fair 10am-4pm. Lots of lovely gift ideas for all the family. Entry £3 with accompanied under 16s free.
Godalming Christmas Festival See listing on back page for details.
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Friday 30 November
Phyllis Tuckwell Christmas Gift Fair & Adult Craft Sessions At: Aldridge Theatre, Frensham Heights School, Rowledge, GU10 4EA Over 40 stalls selling a variety of gifts. Entry £3, children free. Adult craft sessions of cracker making (£25) and Napkin Ring making (£20). Please pre-book to avoid disappointment: 01252 729446.
Friends of Beaufort Primary School Christmas Fayre Beaufort Primary School, Kirkland Av, Woking 5-7.30pm. Live reindeer will be there to feed and stroke as well as Santa to visit in his grotto. Plus stalls, games, crafts, food and fun!
Wed 21 - Sun 25 Nov Christmas Craft Fair RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB Christmas contemporary craft fair, with over 200 exhibitors. Wed-Sat 9am– 5.30pm (last entry 4.30pm), Sun 9am–4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm). Normal Garden entry applies: book online in advance to save 10%.
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Saturday 1 December Park Mead Primary School PTFA Christmas Fair Park Drive, Cranleigh 12-2.30pm. Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto and try your luck on one of the Tombolas. There will be a hot dog and soup stall where you can also buy a glass of Mulled wine to get you in the Christmas spirit. There are lots of Shopping opportunities at the Christmas Gifts stall and Christmas craft activities for the children.
Friday 7 December Brookwood Primary School Christmas Fair Connaught Rd, Brookwood 3.15pm 5pm. Come for a fun afternoon at the Christmas Fair, where there will be stalls, food and refreshments, a raffle and plenty more activities and games for the children!
Saturday 8 December Badshot Lea Village Infant School Christmas Fayre Badshot Lea Road, Badshot Lea, Farnham GU9 9LE. 12-3pm. Elm Nursery Christmas Craft Fair Sutton Green, Guildford GU4 7QD 10am-3pm. Festive fun for all the family! Over 45 stalls selling stalls selling homemade, homegrown goodies and locally produced arts and crafts. Plus ‘pocket money’ gifts and children’s presents. Purchase those perfect gifts for those ‘hard to buy for people’! Father Christmas
will be in the grotto, so come and visit him and have your photo taken. Plus, local Choir performances, face painting, children’s crafts and the famous Children’s Farm will be open too (farm entry fee applies). Have your photo taken in the sleigh before it’s used on the big day! Choose your Christmas tree, door wreath, order your Free Range turkey, meat and veggies too. They will be taking orders all day so come into the farm shop and they will happily assist you. Delicious food and drink will also be available from the refreshment stall and from Elm Kitchen cafe. New for this year: A local gin producer will also be selling drinks and giving tastings. Free parking and free entry to the fair.
Sunday 9 December Farnham Christmas Market 10am-4pm.
Thursday 13 December Christmas Shopping Evening Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 3.30-7pm. Meet Santa Paws, and pay a visit to Father Christmas’ grotto in the boathouse. There will be a great choice of gifts and festive cheer in abundance. Normal admission.
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Cinderella Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Christmas Theatre & film Snow White on Ice, Guildford Spectrum
Beauty and the Beast, Princes Hall
Camberley Theatre Sleeping Beauty 10 - 31 Dec. Santas New Sleigh 14 - 16 Dec. Cranleigh Arts Centre ROH Live: The Nutcracker Mon 3 Dec 7.15pm. Relayed live from Convent Garden. £19.75. ROH Encore Relaxed Screening: The Nutcracker Tues 4 Dec 7.15pm. Sleeping Beauty Panto Sat 8 Dec 7pm, Sun 9 Dec 2.30pm. Adult £14.50, child £12, family of 4 £48. Dorking Theatre Beauty And The Beast Sat 15 – Sat 29 Dec. The Electric Theatre Santa’s Christmas Party Sun 25 Nov 1.30-5pm. £12. Peter Pan Thurs 20 – Sat 22 Dec 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Performed by a talented young cast aged 5 to 19 years old. Let’s All Dance – Sleeping Beauty Sun 23 Dec 11am & 2pm. £9, under 16s £8. Farnham Maltings Leaf Sun 4 Nov 10am, 11.30am & 2.30pm. £8 adult, £8 child. A playful theatrical experience best suited to ages 1–3. Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club Thurs 15 Nov 11.30am-12.45pm. 12 month upper age limit. The Selfish Giant Sun 24 Nov 2pm & 5pm. £8 adult, £8 child, £28 family of 4. A magical adventure aimed at 3-7 year olds. Comedy Club 4 Kids Xmas Cracker Sat 8 Dec 2pm. £8 adult, £8 child, £28 family of 4. For ages 6+. The Royal Ballet Live: The Nutcracker Tues 18 Dec 7pm. £15, under 18s £10. Screening. 150 mins. The Nutcracker, by Story Pocket Theatre Thurs 20, Fri 21 & Sat 22 Dec 11.30am & 2.30pm (Thurs 2.30pm & 4.30pm). £10; £35 family of 4. For ages 3+. G Live Comedy Club 4 Kids Sat 8 Dec 3pm. £11, family offer £36. Rudolph Rave Sun 16 Dec 2pm. The Snowman Fri 21 Dec. Screened with a live orchestra. Santa Claus and The Night Before Christmas Wed 12 – Mon 24 Dec.
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Wind in the Willows, Polka Theatre
Credit: Michael Wharley and Rebecca Pitt
Guildford Spectrum Snow White on Ice Fri 14 – Sun 16 Dec. Fri 12.45pm & 6pm, Sat & Sun 2pm & 6pm. A Magic Mirror, a sleeping Princess and a handsome Prince come to Guildford this December with Spectrum’s annual ice pantomime! Spectrum Ice will be transported like never before by a magical fairytale wonderland this Christmas as the popular pantomime ‘Snow White’ takes to the ice. It will feature performances by some of the region’s rising skating stars, along with some special guests! Spectrum’s annual pantomime is an exceptional production with all the skaters coming from Spectrum Ice School, the biggest ice school in the UK. It is a real community event brought together by an incredible array of talent, lavish costumes and sets. Choreographed and created by Melissa Galvin one of the top skating coaches. This year they have gone guns blazing turning Spectrum Ice Rink into a theatre with sounds, lights and effects which can be seen in the West End. One of the region’s best value Christmas shows, this adaptation of a classic story promises to have all the ingredients of a truly spectacular family treat. Haslemere Hall Fame Jnr Sat 8 Dec 7pm, Sun 9 Dec 2pm. Haslemere’s Christmas Cracker Sat 15 Dec 7.30pm. The Big Enormous Present Sat 5 Jan. 2.30pm. For 3-8 yrs old. Cinderella Fri 11 – Sat 19 Jan. Hatchlands Park Family Carols Sun 16 Dec 12pm & 2pm.Enjoy informal family carols and readings in the Music Room at Hatchlands Park. Adult £8, child £4, family £20 Please pre-book online or call 01483 444334. Leatherhead Theatre The Railway Children Tues 13 - Sat 17 Nov. ROH: The Nutcracker Mon 3 Dec 7.15pm. Live Screening. Aladdin Thurs 20 – Sun 30 Dec. New Victoria Theatre Peppa Pig’s Adventure 7 - 8 Nov. The Nutcracker Tues 27 Nov – Sat 1 Dec. Cinderella Fri 7 Dec – Sun 6 Jan.
Polka Theatre Wind in the Willows 9 Nov - 17 Feb. Relaxed performance Sun 2 Dec 2.30pm, audio described performance Sat 8 Dec 11am, captioned performance Sat 15 Dec 2.30pm, integrated BSL Performance: Sat 12 Jan 2.30pm. A delightful adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic story of friendship and bravery. A wonderfully funny tale brought to life with music, songs and the usual Polka magic! Recommended for ages 5+. Why not treat your family to a VIP performance of The Wind in the Willows, followed by one of their legendary, fun-filled, themed after show parties with the cast and director! Including an amazing winter feast and prizes and surprises to delight all ages. It’s not to be missed! Sat 8 Dec 3-6.30pm. The Frog and the Princess 10-11 Nov. For ages 4+. A poignant re-telling of the Brothers Grimm tale for family audiences. Snow White, Rose Red, Bear Brown 16-18 Nov. For ages 4+. With puppets, storytelling, original music and a fantastical fairytale forest. In the Winter Wood 29 Nov – 17 Feb. Snuggle down in the Adventure Theatre for tales of bravery and friendship. For ages 3-6. Princes Hall Beauty and the Beast Fri 7 - Mon 31 Dec. Experience the magic and excitement of another Aldershot professional pantomime. Follow Belle, a beautiful young woman, and the Beast, a handsome prince who has been placed under an evil spell. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved in return, the spell will be broken and he will return to his true self. But time is running out... Princes Hall work all year around to make sure that their panto is a truly magical production, with fabulous sets, stunning costumes, fantastic dancers, a great script and excellent songs and music. The wonderful cast, well-loved panto traditions and friendly atmosphere all go into making the Princes Hall pantomime an annual Christmas treat for all the family. Rhoda McGaw Theatre Dear Santa Wed 5 – Mon 24 Dec. Squires Garden Centre Badshot Lea Christmas Circus 24 Nov - 24 Dec. Traditional Circus 27 Dec – 1 Jan.
Wintershall Bramley, Guildford GU5 0LR The Nativity at Wintershall Wed 12 - Sun 16 Dec. Performed inside and outside with a huge cast and live animals to bring the story of Christmas to life. Adult £18, child (3-18 yrs) £9, family (2+2) £50. Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Cinderella Fri 7 Dec – Sun 6 Jan. Recording artist, actress, songwriter and author Michelle Gayle will bring Sweetness to Surrey this Christmas starring as the Fairy Godmother in Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre’s magical family pantomime, Cinderella. And guess what – the boys are back! Cabaret performer Kit HeskethHarvey plays Dandini, there’s double-trouble as Eagle Radio’s Peter Gordon and his partner in Panto crime Nick Barclay play the Ugly Sisters. Hold on to your brolly gang – Guildford’s favourite Brummie Jamie Brook makes a welcome return, water pistol in hand, as Cinderella’s best buddy, Buttons. After an enchanting performance as Tommy the Cat last year, Georgie Leatherland returns to Pantoland to star as Cinderella and prove that wishes really can come true. Guildford School of Acting student Cameron Burt will play the dashing Prince Charming. Will you join them on this fairytale adventure? You’d be a pumpkin to miss out. The Big ENORMOUS Present Sat 17 Nov. The Big ENORMOUS Present explores the pressures of fitting in, where we find happiness and how giving can sometimes feel as good as receiving. A show for children 3-8 years old. The Snow Queen Thurs 6 – Sat 8 Dec. The Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre present an entirely new musical version of the classic Hans Christian Anderson fairytale. A Christmas Carol Thurs 13 – Sat 15 Dec. The Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre present Charles Dicken’s iconic Christmas story. The Night Before Christmas Thurs 20 – Wed 26 Dec. Most suitable for ages 3 -7 this is a show full of fun, excitement, catchy songs and audience participation.
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Christmas Theatre Michelle Gayle
Kit Hesketh-Harvey PETER GORDON JAMIE BROOK NICK BARCLAY
Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre FRI 7 DEC '18 - SUN 6 JAN '19 BOX OFFICE 01483 44 00 00 WWW.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
Fri 9 Nov – Sun 17 Feb
A play with songs by Toby Hulse Based on the novel by Kenneth Grahame Ages
5+
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020 8543 4888 www.polkatheatre.com Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB
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Christmas Light Switch Ons Aldershot
On Saturday 17 November from 125pm. An afternoon of festive fun in the town centre.
Camberley
The Camberley Christmas Light Switch On on Saturday 17 November is a FREE family fun day and a great way to kick start the festive season. This year’s celebrations are bigger and better than ever with Christmas Farmers Markets, Choirs, live music, real reindeers, festive entertainment and much more - this event is not one to be missed. 10am – 4pm: High Street Festive Farmers’ & Artisan Market. 4.30pm is The Big Switch On on Park Street with live music and a visit from Father Christmas! Throughout the day there will also be a variety of Christmas street performers, free face painting, balloon modelling, stage performances from Camberley Theatre’s Pantomime cast, live music Camberley Christmas Light Switch On
from Italia Conti Frimley as well as exciting performances from The Secret Stage School! There are some special guests helping to switch on the lights! Also inside of The Square Camberley, Peppa Pig will be making Personal appearances at intervals.
Cranleigh
On Saturday 17 November. Carol singing around the Christmas Tree in Fountain Square before the lights are officially switched on at 6pm. There will be fairground rides in the High Street, an Italian market in Stocklund Square, live music from a brass band and special offers from local retailers.
Farnborough
Christmas Lights Switch On at Princes Mead Shopping Centre will be Saturday 17th November from 11am including wandering magic, children’s arts & crafts and face painting – all for free! The centre will explode into light when the big switch is pressed by a very lucky competition winner. Keep up with all the latest information on the web site! www.princesmead.co.uk.
Godalming
Godalming Christmas Festival and Lights Switch On is on Saturday 24 November. The High Street, Church Street and Crown Court will be lined with a huge array of wonderful festive stalls with a spectacular range of carefully selected top quality crafts, decorations, festival food and drink and unusual gifts. The stars of Yvonne Arnaud’s Panto, Cinderella, will be at the Christmas Festival too!
Guildford
Start Christmas the Guildford way and enjoy all the festive fun and frolics of the Guildford Christmas Lights Switch On, on Thursday 15th November! There will be reindeer on the Rotunda (at the North Street end of Friary Street), a host of children’s entertainment around town throughout the afternoon plus live music on the Experience Guildford stage outside Holy Trinity Church and at Guildford Fringe Buskers’ Corner. Guildford Christmas Light Switch On
At 6pm Eagle Radio’s breakfast host Peter Gordon will host the balcony show from the Guildhall ahead of the light switch on at 7pm. Afterwards, there will be a spectacular firework display courtesy of White Lion Walk and even more music! You can also enjoy a spot of late night shopping plus some brilliant offers, with the launch of The Little Book of Offers. This year there will also be two dedicated quiet spaces at Cosy Club and Skipton Building Society, so that those who might find the crowds a little overwhelming can still soak up the atmosphere of the evening. Celebrate the arrival of the festive season in Guildford town centre!
Ripley
On Sun 2 Dec 12pm-4.30pm. Stalls on the High Street, Father Christmas will be in Richardsons and there’ll be bands and fairground rides on the green. The Grand procession is at 3.35pm and the Christmas lights will be switched on outside Drakes at 4pm.
Woking
2-7pm. The Christmas Lights will be switched on in Jubilee Square on Thursday 22nd November. Entertainment includes performances on stage from local schools.
Farnham
In Gostrey Meadow on Sat17 Nov from 1pm-6pm. The festivities include a live nativity, Santa’s Grotto, live music from local schools, theatre groups, stalls and children’s rides.
Events For Adults Feed the Family Cookery Classes To book a place, please email sarah@feedthefamily.org.uk or visit www.feedthefamily.org.uk. Feeding Babies Their First Solid Food Thurs 15 Nov 11.30am or Thurs 13 Dec 11.30am. Practical advice on different approaches to take and how to get started. Lots of suggestions about suitable cookbooks and information resources will be given, and several meals will be demonstrated which are suitable for young babies but can be enjoyed by their parents too. Information on the nutritional needs of young children will be provided, along with guidance on the equipment needed and many hints and tips to help make life easier.
Feeding a Young Family Thurs 29 Nov 7.30pm. The focus of this class is how to cater for a family with children of pre-school and primary school age with lots of hints and tips to help make life easier and reduce the time spent in the kitchen. You will cover meal planning, multiple meal times and the nutritional needs of young children. Several recipes will be demonstrated which are designed to provide quick, simple and nutritious meals which appeal to children. Christina Rossetti in Song Sat 15 Dec 7-8.30pm at Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village. Come and feel festive with Love Came Down at Christmas and In the Bleak Midwinter, along with other song settings by Christina Rossetti and her family and friends. Singer, Amanda Pitt, performs a wide range of repertoire from opera to contemporary music. Pre-booking required.
Christmas Wreath Workshops At Alice Holt Forest, Farnham on 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 Dec 10am-12pm. Learn how to make your own traditional Christmas Wreath. This session will also include crafting a variety of handmade decorations - from gorgeous glittering pinecones to extravagant florist’s bows. Tea, coffee and festive snacks will be supplied. Most suitable for adults, but children aged 8+ are also welcome. All children aged under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings and enquiries to Jennifer Law at enquiries.aliceholt@ groundwork.org.uk or call 07736 132 692. Booking essential. Wreath Making Workshop At Winkworth Arboretum. Make a traditional Christmas wreath using materials from the Arboretum. Advance booking essential. Please book online or by calling 0344 249 1895. On Friday 7th December from 11am-1pm.
Christmas Decorations Workshop At Princes Mead Shopping, Farnborough on Sat 8 Dec from 11am. For anyone wanting to make their own table centrepieces, garlands or wreaths. Places can be booked via www.princesmead.co.uk/our-events. Christmas Wreath Making At Polesden Lacey. Make a beautiful Christmas Wreath from the natural foliage around Polesden Lacey and the Ranmore Estate. Each session lasts 2 hours and includes a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. On 4, 7, 11, 14 and 18 Dec. Booking essential on 01372 452048. Wreath Making Workshop At Claremont Landscape Garden. Use local natural materials to create a beautiful festive wreath ready for Christmas. Please book online or by calling 0844 249 1895. Price includes materials, a hot drink and a mince pie. On Tuesday 4th December 1.45pm-4pm.
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