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Christmas noticeboard Choose your real Christmas tree from the forest this year at Alice Holt Forest The Alice Holt Christmas tree shop will be open 9am5pm, 7 days a week from 23 Nov- 19 Dec. Choose from traditional Norway Spruce for a fresh pine scent or a Nordmann Fir, the most popular Christmas tree in the UK due to their shape and low drop dark green needles. Both available in a range of heights. Or for something different, there are a variety of potted trees available, up to 5ft in height.

Make a day of it and try the exciting new festive trail while you visit. Enjoy the Zog character trail before it finishes at the end of 2023, wander through the beautiful wintery forest and then treat yourself to a hot drink and some food from the café. For more information visit: forestryengland.uk/real-christmas-trees

Experience a Merry Christmas with the Little Book of Big Offers!

Unlock the festive magic and treat yourself to amazing discounts this holiday season with the Little Book of Big Offers.

Get your hands on the exclusive booklet for fabulous deals at Guildford’s top shops and attractions.

Where to get your booklet: * Guildford Library

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* Tourist Information Centre * Various shops around Guildford OR effortlessly download the Experience Guildford app to access all the exciting offers on the go!

Shop, dine, and experience the best of Guildford while saving big this Christmas. Don’t miss out on these incredible deals!

Once you have done your Christmas shopping, why not get your gifts wrapped? On 15-17 Dec and 22-24 Dec from 11am-3pm in White Lion Walk in Guildford you can get your presents gift wrapped in exchange for a donation to charity Real Change. Real Change support those that are homeless in Guildford Borough and are passionate about making a difference to local homeless people’s lives. Your donations will help them to do this.

Christmas at Elm Nursery Elm Nursery have a huge selection of British grown Christmas trees on sale from the end of November and an extensive range of Christmas gifts in the shop. Find the perfect gift for your family! There is a great selection of homeware, children’s toys, pocket money toys, cards, gifts, decorations and much more.

NEW for 2023: Visit Father Christmas in his grotto on Sundays in December. No need to pre-book. Full details on the website or see listing on page 14.

From Sat 2 Dec – Thurs 21 Dec, visit the children’s farm and see the ‘magic of Christmas’ scenes, Father Christmas’s sleigh and complete the Reindeer Hunt for a prize. Open 7 days a week, 10am-3.30pm (last entry 3pm), there is an admission charge for the farm, free parking and café serving homemade cakes and lunches.

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FREE parking after 3pm in Guildford!

There is free parking in Guildford after 3pm on Thursday 30 November and Thursday 7, 14, 21 December. It is available in Millbrook, Bedford Road Multi Storey, G Live and Bright Hill car parks only. The session ends at midnight on the day of parking. This offer is available through the RingGo app only - there are no refunds for money spent in ticket machines.

There is no charge for registering with RingGo and no charge for downloading the app but RingGo may charge an administration fee of 20p. For more information please visit 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.

Unfortunately we don’t have the space to list all the Christmas services, but to find your nearest church please visit: www.findachurch.co.uk.

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Having more fun as a family

By Oona Alexander

I was making lunch a while back, being a bit grumpy, when my 16 year old son turned to me and said: ‘You’re a bundle of fun.’

It was in that moment that I realised that I had been neglecting my duty as a mum to have enough fun in my life.

On the spot I decided to return to my Friday night online dance classes - and I’m happy to say that my mood these days is much improved!

No-one wants to be a grumpy parent and have family life feel like a chore. So, what can we actually do to lift the mood and have more fun at home?

Here are five tips:

Stop trying to be perfect and wanting your kids to be perfect too. We can’t win at the game of trying to be that fictional parent who never gets cross and has perfectly well-behaved children! So instead, get in the habit of forgiving yourself and your kids for being work-in-progress - and notice how your mood improves.

Live and let live. It’s not your job to make your child happy all the time. So, allow them to be grumpy or moody or not to like something. Try to understand and acknowledge their feelings - however unreasonable they may seem to you. This will help your child to calm down and feel better and you’ll have avoided the exhausting business of trying to change the way your child is feeling!

Prioritise your own needs. Ask for help, take a

break and be kind to yourself. Why not go for a walk - or sit in a cafe and watch the world go by? Remember, if you don’t do this for yourself, no-one else will. And your family will benefit, too, because, if you’re feeling rested, you’ll be much better at being playful and having a fun time with your children.

Develop your capacity for fun in your life. Pick

up an old hobby or try something new. Meet an old friend or do something you enjoyed as a kid! If you haven’t got a ready answer to the question: ‘What’s fun for you?’, it’s time for some serious work on FUN!

Be playful. Play is your children’s element and they will be eternally grateful to you if you develop a repertoire of playful, positive ways to do the things that need to be done every single day! (See opposite for ideas).

Having more fun with the kids Instead of making your kids tidy up, make it fun, by putting on their favourite track, creating a dancing game, and doing the tidying up together.

Create mealtime fun by letting kids serve themselves with serving spoons or little tongs and giving them little jugs to pour their own water.

Instead of saying: ‘Right, we need to go and brush your teeth’, say something like: ‘Shall we walk backwards to the bathroom?’ Or ‘shall we hop?’

Tell children stories from your childhood - kids love this!

Chores: Put your child’s clothes away with them, and enjoy the time you get to spend with them in that way (instead of expecting them to do it and then being disappointed when they don’t).

Get them to do things by talking to parts of their body. So, for example, you might lift up the duvet and say, ‘Hey X’s legs, are you ready to get up?’

If your child is grumpy, lift the mood with some funny noises and silly voices.

Oona Alexander is a parenting expert who helps you radically love your child to happiness and naturally great behaviour, so everyone in the family can have more fun. Download her free guide at www.oonaalexander.co.uk/solvethestruggle

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Grandparents are for Christmas too F or many families in these hectic times, especially where both parents work, being able to call upon other family members to assist with the day to day arrangements for children is key. It is not unusual for both sets of grandparents to be involved in drop-off and pick-up from nursery and school and to be the trusted free babysitters for that precious night out. In many cases, grandparents provide the daily child care for many parents who work.

Grandparents are those adults who have lived and read the manual of parenting and who bring a wealth of experience, and importantly love and support, for their grandchildren. They are the ones who seem to have endless patience to play that never ending game of snap or monopoly and who build up a special bond with their grandchildren which is different from the bond that exists between parent and child.

When parents are going through the challenges that often arise in separation/ divorce it can be difficult for grandparents and other relatives to continue to be involved in the children’s lives.

This may be because one parent perceives one set of grandparents as taking sides or, because the children move out of the area bringing to an end the contact the children previously enjoyed with their grandparents.

Special events such as Christmas, which are hectic for families in any case, often become fraught with logistical challenges in trying to make arrangements to ensure that children see both parents over the festivities, not to mention grandparents.

So what can grandparents and parents do?

For grandparents, often the best and most difficult advice to follow is to try not to take sides and to blame your child’s ex-partner, while at the time being supportive of your child. When seeing your grandchildren try not to be drawn into conversations where they seek your opinion as to who is at fault but instead try to remain neutral and reassure them that you are always there for them and that they are able to talk to you.

Often at the beginning of a separation, both parents will need space. Allow them that but equally make known to both of them that you are there to support the grandchildren and want to continue to be involved in their lives. Grandparents have a unique relationship with their grandchildren, and grandchildren often feel able to confide in a grandparent in a way they might not feel comfortable doing with anyone else.

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For parents, be mindful that for children, separation from grandparents and other relatives who have cherished and loved them may be extremely difficult and not in their best interests. Children may have difficulty in expressing their feelings, especially where they see a parent very distressed. Difficult though it may be, try to maintain contact with your ex partner’s parents, especially where they have been involved with the care of the children. If necessary, agree ground rules such that the discussion should only be about the arrangements for the children to see the grandparents and not about the breakdown of the relationship and any issues there may be between the parents. Try to put aside time at special events for the children to see their grandparents and to continue to involve them in school events such as pantomimes and school plays.

Grandparents are often surprised to learn after contact has broken down with their grandchildren that they have no automatic right to see them. In such cases it is necessary for grandparents to apply to the court to be granted permission to bring an application to see their grandchildren. Once the court has granted permission, the court will then consider the application which can take time and be costly, without taking into account the acrimony that court proceedings can cause. For this reason, it is always best to look at other alternative means of resolving issues.

separation. Mediation is a voluntary process to assist separating couples in resolving issues. The mediator is an impartial manager of the process whose role is to provide information and to promote dialogue.

Grandparents can use mediation as well. A mediator who is specially trained may be very helpful as in the chaos that a separation can cause, the voice of the child is often not heard.

This is not because the parents are ignoring what the children are saying.

Often separating parents are so overwhelmed with their own emotions and anxieties that they are not able to fully hear what their children are saying.

Grandparents can often provide that stability that children so often need at a time when it is difficult for all family members who are entering a period of uncertainty and change.

Contact can take many forms and often where families move away, or grandparents live far away, a phone call or email exchange or facetime is just as important to keep in touch and to provide support.

How mediation can help

Hart Brown Solicitors has been providing trusted legal advice to families across Surrey for more than 100 years. Get in touch today and speak to a member of our experienced Family team by calling 01483 887766 or visit www.hartbrown.co.uk.

The separating parents may be using the mediation process to help them agree upon future arrangements for them and their children following

*This is not legal advice; it is intended to provide information of general interest about current legal issues.

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Independent School Open Days

Education

Please contact schools to register for their open days School

Open Day Date

Barrow Hills School, Witley 01428 683639 Mixed 2-13 years.

Please contact the school.

Belmont School Holmbury St Mary 01306 730852 Mixed 3-16 years.

Prep School (Year 3+): Fri 3 Nov 10am.

Senior School (Year 7+): Fri 10 Nov 9.30am.

Coworth Flexlands Prep School and Nursery Chobham 01276 855707 Mixed 2½-11 years.

Fri 3 Nov 10am.

Cranmore School, West Horsley Boys 2-16 yrs and girls 2-7 yrs.

Fri 10 May 2024.

Glenesk School Pre-Prep & Nursery School, East Horsley 01483 282329 Mixed 2-7 years.

Please contact the school for a personal tour.

Halstead St Andrew’s School Woking 01483 760943 Mixed 2-16 years.

Please contact the school.

Ripley Court School, Ripley 01483 225 217 Mixed 3-11 years.

Tues 7 Nov: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt taster morning.

Open day Tues 28 Nov.

Rydes Hill Preparatory School & Nursery, Guildford 01483 544973 Girls 3-11 years, Boys 3-7 years.

Please contact the school.

St Catherine’s School Bramley 01483 899665 Girls 4-18 years.

Prep School: Thurs 8 Feb 2024. Senior School: Tues 6 Feb 2024.

St Edmund’s School Hindhead 01428 604 808 Mixed 2-16 years.

Sat 3 Feb 2024.

St Ives School, Haslemere Mixed 2-11 years.

Fri 17 Nov 9.30-11am.

At Glenesk, there’s a little magic in every day.

Situated in East Horsley, Surrey, we are an ‘outstanding’ independent pre-prep and nursery school for 2-7 year olds, brimming with opportunities and special moments for your child.

To find out more, visit our website: www.gleneskschool.co.uk, or call our Admissions Office on 01483 282329 to arrange a visit.

How Stories Help Children Understand Others

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By Mimi Nicklin

he world we live in is full of complexities, tumultuous relationships and gaps between us and other people.

How do we ensure our children connect with others and fully understand those around them without automatically struggling with the same issues that we are?

Studies have shown that from the age of 2 years, children start to show genuine empathy - understanding how other people feel even when they don't feel the same way that they do. So how do we as parents nurture this?

The role-modelling that we apply at home is probably the most key way in which we can empower our children to develop the emotional intelligence our world needs. This means showing our children how empathy looks and how we put the feelings and reality of others at the forefront of our actions. Our children will follow our lead.

Beyond this, the secret to creating empathy may lie in the books and stories we give our children access to. Bedtime stories. Day-time stories. Life-time stories. However you tell them, storytelling with your children can be an incredibly powerful tool to helping them gain new perspectives and create shared understanding with those around them.

Emotional simulation and imagination through storytelling is the foundation of our children's ability to evolve their capacity to empathise and truly understand others. It allows them to make the leap from their own beautifully self-centered world to recognising that others may feel distinctly different to them - and that recognising this is well within their reach and role.

Academic research now shows that reading, or being read to, actually changes the neuro pathways in our brain – it quite literally alters the way we process and think. Creating empathy is, of course, not limited to storytelling alone but it’s a proven way to support our children as they grow in a world that has increasingly low empathy.

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How do Stories Help?

Storytelling has been powerful throughout modern civilisation - we have been sharing and learning through this medium for as long as we can record. From drawings on cave walls to the first children’s tales published in books for children in the 1740’s, we have always instinctively known that stories positively impact society. Telling our children stories allows them to rapidly understand people’s emotions and realities, bringing the brains of a generation of our children together. The power of storytelling in building our humanity and society shouldn’t ever be left to a pre-bedtime routine alone. Throughout our children’s lives and education, stories have the power to create deep childhood empathy by: Allowing children to imagine how another sees the world by feeling as the character does; Fostering children's understanding of social behaviours and our ability as humans to work together as part of a group; Breaking down bias and fostering inclusivity.

Mimi Nicklin is a globally recognised millennial thought-leader.

She is host of the Empathy for Breakfast show, Secrets of The Gap podcast and author of book Softening the Edge.

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This Christmas

Get ready to unwrap the magic of Christmas in Guildford starting from 19 November.

Scan the QR code or visit experienceguildford.com to find out more.

Guildford is your festive destination.

Where to See Santa

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December childrenDecember will have the opportunity to craft their very own open on Saturdays and Sundays at heartfelt letter to none other than Santa Claus himself! But the same times up to and including that’s not all! After composing their special messages, your Sat 23 December. It is free to visit little ones will have the joy of meeting Santa in person and with no booking required, a queuing personally delivering their letters. system will be in place.

All events are FREE to attend See princesmead.co.uk/whats-on or scan the Save the date and make sure to stay tuned for more details For more event information please scan the QR code to visit QR code for more details and to find out about at theatrium-camberley.com. Please note, this is a free www.princesmead.co.uk/whats-on all the other free events happening at Princes event but pre-booking is required. Tickets will be released Mead Shopping in Farnborough this Christmas.

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Meet Santa at White Lion Walk, Guildford

Have you been naughty or nice this year? Come find out and share your wishes with Santa himself at White Lion Walk on Sat 2 Dec. Capture magical moments with a photo opportunity, and don’t forget to post your letter to Santa in the special mailbox.

Santa will be at White Lion Walk, Guildford from 11am-3pm on 2 Dec. For more details visit experienceguildford.com

West Horsley Place Meet Father Christmas in the beautiful historic manor house at West Horsley Place this Christmas on Sat 2, Sun 3, Mon 4, Sat 9, Sun 10, Mon 11, Sat 16, Sun 17 and Mon 18 December.

Selected Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays Your festive experienceduring December will of course include meeting the big man himself, but so much more besides!

The house will be decked out with festive decorations and there will be lots to see and do including crafts, storytelling, decorating biscuits and indulging in hot chocolate. Adults £5, children £10 (includes a present from Father Christmas). To book tickets scan the QR code or visit www.westhorsleyplace.org.

Adults £5 Children £10 Under 1s free

Godstone Farm

Godstone Farm are offering either daytime or dusk visits to Father Christmas!

With both options you’ll meet friendly elves and take a magical journey to see Father Christmas. Then you can explore the Christmas Toy Shop and choose your own gift, as well as decorate your own festive treat! For daytime visitors your ticket includes entry to the farm for the whole day (including the new majestic play barn) plus entry to the brand new festive family show ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’. Shows are at 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm for approximately 20 minutes. Daytime visits are available on: 25 & 26 Nov, 2, 3, 9, 10, 16-24 Dec. Dusk visits are available on 16, 17 and 21-23 Dec. Book your visit at https://godstonefarm.co.uk.

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Chobham Adventure Farm

Experience the magic of Christmas with a visit to meet Santa and his elves at Chobham Adventure Farm! You can see Father Christmas on selected dates from 2-24 Dec. First of all you’ll visit Professor Caraticus who has a new invention to show you, then wander through the snow trail, as you make your way to a family one-to-one experience with Father Christmas, before heading into his Toy Workshop to choose a gift to take home! You will also be able to see Santa’s reindeer in the Reindeer Lodge and make reindeer food to take home.

There’s also the option to book a spin on the ice rink and visit the Christmas Café. The ice rink and Reindeer Lodge are available from 13 Nov – 7 Jan. Find out more and book at www.chobhamadventurefarm.co.uk/christmas

Enchanted Winter Woodland Wonderland

Make Christmas magical, by visiting the Enchanted Winter Woodland Wonderland, where the little Unicorns live!

Included in each standard child ticket are: *Unicorn riding *Mini Unicorn photo shoot *Letter writing to Santa *Fairy trail *Pony brushing *Story time with the “Claus’s” *Making reindeer feed *Play area *Gift for each child Santa or Mrs Claus are visiting on different days as one of them needs to stay at the north pole to make sure the elves behave, so you can select who you would like to meet most!

Pre-booking only. Car parking on site. 2-10 year olds: £55 + vat per child, under twos tickets available. Sessions are 90 minutes. Book at mylittleunicorn.co.uk.

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Where to See Santa

Please check event details with organiser and confirm if booking is needed. Santa will also be at some Christmas fairs and events listed in our what’s on section

Santa brings his Magical Grotto to Squire’s

Victoria Place, Woking

Meet Santa at his Magical Grotto at Squire’s, this festive season!

The popular family-owned garden centres will be hosting Santa at four locations; Badshot Lea, West Horsley, Woking and Shepperton. Santa’s Grotto is open on weekends from Sat 25 Nov - Sun 17 Dec and daily from Mon 18 - Sun 24 Dec. Children will receive a wonderful, wrapped gift and an ‘I’ve Seen Santa’ badge. Tickets are available to buy in-store on the day of your visit. £8 per child, first 2 adults go free (£1 per additional adult). For full details, visit the What’s On section of Squire’s website www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

The Mucky Cow Play Café (Chobham) Santa will be visiting the play café this year, see their website for details.

Elm Nursery

Visit Father Christmas in his Stable Workshop

Meet Santa for free in his toy workshop at Victoria Place, Woking every Saturday and Sunday from 25 Nov – 17 Dec, then 18 - 24 Dec. Visitors will be able to meet the big man in red and his trusty elves at intervals between 10am to 5pm, and take home a special gift to remember their experience. No prebooking is required. For more details visit vpwoking.co.uk

The Haslemere Youth Hub Santa will be at the

Christmas Extravaganza on Sat 9 Dec. See listing on page 28.

Father Christmas will be in the grotto at Elm Nursery in Sutton Green on Sunday 3, 10 and 17 December. There is no need to book in advance, just wait your turn on the day. Father Christmas will be there from 10.30am-3pm. The cost is £10 per child and includes a gift. Admission to the farm is not required to visit Father Christmas.

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(Seale, Farnham) On 9 and 10 Dec. £10 per child, adults free.

Also available: tractor trailer ride, decorating gingerbread men, storytime and a nativity trail - please bring cash. Profits to the church. Booking: fatherchristmas.eventbrite.co.uk.

GymJams Soft Play Normandy For ages 3 and under.

Soft play fun plus meet Santa in his grotto on Wed 13, Fri 15 and Sat 16 Dec. Under 1 year £12.50, 1-3 years £14.50, siblings 3-9 months £4.50, adult £6.50. Book online.

Miller’s Ark Animals (Hook) Visit Santa in his grotto on

25, 26 Nov, 2, 3, 9, 10 Dec. Farm entry £12, Santa’s grotto £8 extra. Includes a gift for under 10s. Book online.

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(includes gift), £9.95 per adult. Book online.

Santa’s Sitting Room (Leatherhead) Fri 15 - Sun 24 Dec. £17.80 per child (+ 2 free adults). Book online.

Museum of Farnham Christmas Extravaganza See listing on page 24.

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Children’s theatre & cinema Cinderella at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford

Alice in Wonderland on Ice at Guildford Spectrum

Cinderella at Camberley Theatre

The Snowman Film with Live Orchestra at Guildford Cathedral

From 2 Dec - 7 Jan. This will be the Godmother of all pantos, full of slapstick and slosh, music and magic.

Starring EastEnders’ and Detectorists’ favourite Lucy Benjamin as the Wicked Stepmother.

Radio’s Peter Gordon returns for his 18th year, this time in a hilarious Ugly Stepsister duo alongside Guildford Shakespeare Company co-founder Matt Pinches. CBeebies star James Merry is back for his third year! The sparkling, award-winning pantomimes at the Yvonne Arnaud are made by their in house team so you can be sure of a thoroughly original production for all the family. Visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk for details.

Let Spectrum Ice transport you to a winter wonderland this Christmas, as the popular ice show Alice in Wonderland returns. The fun-filled festive show will run from 8-10 Dec and will feature performances from some rising skating stars! Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and join her on an enchanted adventure with the unique characters of Wonderland. This exceptional production is a real community event brought together by an incredible array of talent, lavish costumes, and sets. One of the region's best value Christmas shows, this adaptation promises all the ingredients of a truly spectacular family treat. Book your tickets at www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk.

From 9 - 31 Dec. Join Camberley Theatre this Christmas for a brand new, magical production of the timeless story of Cinderella! This show will delight the whole family featuring a jukebox of much loved songs, beautiful costumes and a talented cast of actors and dancers. This traditional pantomime will have you crying with laughter, singing loudly and being swept up in the magic! For more information and to book please scan the QR code or visit www.camberleytheatre.co.uk.

On 16 Dec at 1pm, 3.15pm and 6.30pm. A very special performance featuring two of the UK’s best-loved and iconic animated films, The Snowman and Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers, with live accompaniment from an outstanding professional orchestra. Alongside The Snowman film, a whistle-stop Christmas guide to the orchestra and a visit from the Snowman himself, join Wallace and Gromit in Aardman’s multi award-winning film, The Wrong Trousers. After the performance, everyone is welcome to come down to meet the musicians, see their instruments and admire their amazing costumes too! carrotproductions.com/snowman

The Snowman at Peacock Theatre

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Aladdin at Princes Hall, Aldershot

Santa’s On His Sleigh! at G Live, Guildford

Back for it’s 26th year, The Snowman is a magical stage adaptation of the much-loved picture book

by Raymond Briggs and the film directed by Dianne Jackson. This winter family favourite is the timeless tale of a boy and a snowman who comes to life. Featuring music and lyrics by Howard Blake, including the song ‘Walking in the Air’, spectacular design, magical lighting and amazing choreography, all of which is accompanied by a live orchestra. Running from 18 Nov 30 Dec, book at www.saddlerswells.com.

From 8 - 31 Dec. Join Aladdin on this glittering magic carpet ride along with Widow Twankey, the Genie, Spirit of the Ring and an evil sorceress. Princes Hall work all year around to make sure 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. Call the Box Office on 01252 329 155 or visit www.princeshall.com.

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Step into a cosy world of cinematic delight this season at Nova Cinema in Woking! Throughout the Christmas period Nova will be playing a selection of Children’s Christmas films with prices from £5! Gather your little ones and embark on a journey of movie magic that will make your Christmas merrier than ever before.

From 16 - 24 Dec. A brandnew magical Christmas family show written by Justin Fletcher. Santa’s sleigh has broken down! Can you help Santa fix it? Time is running out and there are problems to solve and presents to deliver! Starring Santa, Snowdrop the Elf, Rudolph and featuring on screen his virtual little helper Head Elf Justy, played

by Justin Fletcher. A show full of singing, laughter and Christmas spirit!

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SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER, 12-4PM  Meet our festive farm animals  Storytime with Santa  Festive crafts* and face painting  Festive stalls*  Warming refreshments and much more...

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No dogs please (except assistance dogs)

For details visit: www.merristwoodevents.co.uk For information Email: mwevents@guildford.ac.uk or Call: 07854 274 866

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford Cinderella From Sat 2 Dec – Sun 7 Jan. See listing on opposite page.

Stick Man Fri 10 – Sat 12 Nov. Packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves. For ages 2+.

In the Mill Studio: Mouse and Sam’s Winter Holiday Wed 8 Nov 11.30pm & 1.30pm.

For ages 0-4. Original tale with live performance, projected original illustrations, interactive role-play and creative drama.

The Night Before Christmas Tues 19 Dec 11.30am & 1.30pm.

For ages 0-4. A high spirited spin on an old favourite.

A Christmas Carol Wed 20 – Thurs 22 Dec. For 8+.

Dickens’ festive, immortal tale is brought to life by the awardwinning Dyad Productions.

Can Bears Ski? Sat 27 Jan 11am, 2pm & 4pm.

Based on the book by Raymond Antrobus with stunning illustrations, puppetry & music.

The Leatherhead Theatre Robin Hood Sat 16 - 30 Dec. Godalming Borough Hall Dick Whittington Sat 9 Dec - Sun 31 Dec.

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Peacock Theatre London The Snowman 18 Nov - 30 Dec. Live show see listing on opposite page.

CAMBERLEY THEATRE Cinderella From Sat 9 - Sun 31 Dec. See listing on opposite page.

Princes Hall Aldershot Aladdin Fri 8 Dec - Sun 31 Dec. See listing on opposite page.

WINTERSHALL ESTATE Bramley The Wintershall Nativity Journey 13-18 Dec. Actors and a cast of animals take the audience on foot, telling the story of Jesus’ birth.

Dorking Halls There’s A Monster In Your Show Sat 11 – Sun 12 Nov. A high-energy adventure with lively original music.

Santa’s New Sleigh Fri 8 – Sun 10 Dec. Includes a gift from Santa.

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs Sat 16 - Thur 28 Dec. Rhoda McGaw Theatre Santa’s Magical Gift Sun 17 Dec - Sun 24 Dec. New Victoria Theatre Peter Pan 8 Dec - 7 Jan.

Excellent Excellent inclusive inclusive theatre theatre training training for for ages ages 5-18yrs 5-18yrs www.surreytheatreacademy.co.uk www.surreytheatreacademy.co.uk

Guildford Spectrum Alice in Wonderland on Ice Fri 8 - Sun 10 Dec, see listing on opposite page.

Guildford Cathedral Snowman Film with Live Orchestra Sat 16 Dec, see listing on opposite page.

The Electric Theatre Let’s All Dance - A Christmas Wish Mon 4 Dec 11am. Aimed at 0-6s including children with Special Needs.

Let’s All Dance -The Nutcracker Thurs 21 Dec 11am & 2pm.

For all ages, including children with special needs.

Santa’s Christmas Wish Sun 24 Dec 10.30am & 1pm.

With lots of festive songs, every child receives a gift.

Miller’s Ark Animals Living Nativity 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24 Dec. West End Centre The Nosy Little Troll Mon 18 Dec 2pm. Interactive and magical show for 3-8s.

Cranleigh Arts Centre Snow Play Sat 16 Dec 2pm.

For 3+. Cover a house in snow, make a giant snowman, and have a snowball fight!

G Live Guildford Wi-Fi Wars Sat 9 Dec 1pm (for ages 6+) or 7pm (for ages 12+). Live comedy game show where you all play along!

Rudolph Rave Sat 16 Dec 2pm. Fun filled party afternoon with DJ, light display and more! For 0-8s.

Santa’s On His Sleigh!

Sat 16 - Sun 24 Dec. See listing on opposite page.

Pop Princesses Tues 19 Dec. A magical show where beautiful princesses become pop stars!

Cirque Enchantment Fri 29-Sat 30 Dec. A mystical world of frozen beauty with superb choreography, amazing vocals and mesmerising circus performers.

The Nutcracker Thurs 4 - Sat 6 Jan. Featuring the Mergaliyev Classical Ballet.

A live orchestra adds the finishing touch, the perfect introduction to classical ballet.

Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out Wed 24 - Thurs 25 Jan. Ben Travers Theatre Godalming gtguk.com Aladdin Fri 15 – Mon 18 Dec. Lancaster Hall Send sads-drama.org Mother Goose 1, 2, 8, 9 Dec.

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Scan the QR code or visit linktr.ee/FamiliesSurreyW for our fireworks listing Until January 2024 The Brick People The Square Camberley One hour drop-in sessions featuring Lego bricks from 9am-5pm daily (10.30am4.30pm on Sundays).

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Fri 3 November Fireworks Arts and Crafts The Mucky Cow Play Café Chobham Extra activities alongside the normal play session. For under 5s with an adult. Book online.

Elmer and Wilbur Haslemere Educational Museum 1.30-2.30pm. For under 5s with an adult. Listen to the story, make a patchwork elephant and find the elephants hiding in the galleries. Adult £1.50, child £2.50. Book online.

Sat 4 November Firework Painting Farnham Library 2.30-3.30pm. For ages 4+.

Create a firework painting. £2 per child. Sign up at the library or email farnham. library@surreycc.gov.uk Animal Encounters Tour Merrist Wood Worplesdon 11am or 2pm.

On the two hour tour you will see animals including meerkats, tortoises and a wide selection of birds and reptiles. You’ll learn about the different species and meet some of the animals.

For ages 5+ (under 16s must be with an adult). £20 + booking fee. Book online.

Eco Explorers Aldershot Town Centre By the KFC crossroads, Union St Free hands-on Eco activities. Drop-in from 10am-2pm, no booking needed.

15 Minutes of Fun Chertsey Museum Free family drop-in craft from 1.30-3.30pm.

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Haslemere Educational Museum Marvellous Marsupials 10.30am-12pm. For ages 5-11. Explore the world of marsupials and enjoy related arts & crafts. Book online. £7 (mem £5).

Firework & Bonfire Evening 6.30pm. Adult £10 (mem £8), child (2-11) £8 (mem £6). Book online.

Tabletop Games Club Haslemere Library For kids and adults of all ages. Pop in from 2-4pm and borrow one of their games or bring your own! Under 10s must be with an adult. Free.

Runs every Saturday.

Sun 5 November Eco Explorers Farnborough Town Centre By the old Peacocks unit, Queensmead Free handson Eco activities. Drop-in from 10am-2pm, no booking needed.

Mon 6 November Poppy Wreaths Farnham Library 3.45-4.45pm. For ages 5+.

Craft a poppy wreath for Remembrance Day. £3 per child. To book email farnham. library@surreycc.gov.uk.

Tues 7 November Mini Gallery Explorers The Lightbox Woking Discover the artwork and history with interactive stories, rhymes and crafts.

11am. Spaces allocated on a first-come basis at Reception from 10.30am on the day.

Suggested donation £5.

Firework Paintings Surrey Heath Museum Camberley For 1-5s with an adult. Drop in from 11am12pm. £1.50 donation.

Fri 10 November Poppy Wreaths Ash Library 3.30-4.30pm. For ages 5+.

Craft a poppy wreath. £3 per child. To book email ash.library@surreycc.gov.uk.

Poppy Colouring The Mucky Cow Play Café Chobham Extra activities alongside the normal play session. For under 5s with an adult. Book online.

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Thurs 16 November

Junior Keeper for a Day Merrist Wood Worplesdon 10am-3pm. For ages 6-10. Join the Animal Keepers for a day, working with a huge variety of animals including tortoises, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, birds, meerkats and more.

Activities include feeding and watering, maintaining the enclosures and learning how to safely handle some of the animals. £70 per child. Book online.

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Belmont Explorers Belmont School Holmbury St Mary 1.30-3pm. Cooking session for 2-5 yr olds with an adult.

Free, but book at www. belmont-school.org/explorers

All Aboard Club Tesco Extra Addlestone KT15 2AS Inclusive train play sessions for autistic, ADHD and special needs children.

2-3.15pm or 3.30-4.45pm.

Book online.

Sat 11 Nov - 13 April Secret Guildford: Special Agents in World War II Guildford Museum Available during normal opening hours Wed-Sat 12-4.30pm (last entry 4pm). Suitable for ages 6+.

Free, no booking required.

Alongside the exhibition about the Special Operations Executive which trained spies at Wanborough Manor near Guildford there’ll be lots of children’s activities.

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Fri 17 November Baby Cats – Let’s Get Creative, St Catherine’s Prep School Bramley 9.30-10.30am. Arts and crafts for ages 2-4 with an adult. Free, but book here: www.stcatherines.info/ prep-school/baby-cats Snail Trail, Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30-11.30am. Story and craft for under 5s with an adult. Adult £1.50, child £2.50. Book online.

Mini Painters The Lightbox Woking For under 5s with an adult. 11-11.40am. £6 per child, adult free. Book online.

Sat 18 November Christmas Spectacular Tunsgate Quarter Guildford 10am-6pm. A day of festive fun at Tunsgate Quarter with the switch on of the Christmas tree lights, mulled wine, an Etsy Christmas market, live band and choir, wreath making and prize draw. Plus there are free mince pies and free face painting! See tunsgatequarter.com for more details.

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Winter Napoleonic Drill Aldershot Military Museum 11am-3pm.

Winter Napoleonic-era drill, complete with musket firing!

Included in admission, donations welcome. Suitable for ages 3+ with an adult.

Pre-booking not required.

Junior Keeper for a Day Merrist Wood Worplesdon 10am-3pm for ages 11-14. Join the Animal Keepers for a day working with a range of animals. £70.

Book online.

Tues 14 Nov - 31 Dec Christmas Festivities The Allen Gallery Alton No booking needed.

Check Christmas opening hours online, children must be accompanied. Free festive trail around the gallery plus make paper decorations (£2).

Aldershot Christmas Cracker Throughout the town centre 12-5.30pm. Lots of stalls, fun fair rides, nativity farm and donkeys, crafts, circus skills, face painting, birds of prey, giant snow globe and more. Meet Father Christmas in his grotto. The Christmas Lights will be switched on in Princes Gardens at 5.15pm, with a short firework display and a giant snow machine!

There is a small charge for face painting and fair rides, everything else is free!

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Spectacular Join us at Tunsgate Quarter as we switch on our Christmas tree lights and kickstart the festive season in style

Saturday 18 November 10am - 6pm Free mince pies Mulled wine

Etsy Christmas market Live band & choir

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The Mucky Cow Play Café

The Mucky Cow Play Café in Chobham is a safe and fun environment for children under 5 and parents/carers to come together. The play frame is best for crawlers to 3yrs with some great sensory pieces for babies.

They are currently running four 90 minute play sessions a day starting at 9.30am (two a day on weekends). They also offer weekly classes including Artcapellas (Mon 9.30am), Sensory, Song & Stretch (Wed 9.30am), Little Bears Music (Thurs 9.30am) and Baby Massage (Thurs 2.45pm). Plus there are ad hoc seasonal themed sessions! For booking and for more info visit www.themuckycowplaycafe.com or follow them on insta @themuckycowplaycafe for what’s on each week.

Imagination Children’s Role Play

Imagination is an award winning role play and party venue for 0 - 7 year olds located in the heart of Camberley. The 90 minute sessions provide an educational experience to stimulate young minds through role play in a fun and safe learning environment. Children can explore the different rooms which include a Pirate Ship, Jungle room, Vets room and a designated safe play area for babies. The café serves delicious home made lunches, cakes, snacks and drinks with options for dietary requirements. To book visit www.imagination-roleplay.co.uk.

For further details call 01276 423430.

Christmas Spectacular at Tunsgate Quarter

At Tunsgate Quarter in Guildford on Sat 18 November there is a day of festive fun with the switch on of the Christmas tree lights, a live band, Christmas choir, Etsy Christmas market, face painting, wreath making, mince pies and mulled wine, and a free prize draw.

The day runs from 10am-6pm but please see tunsgatequarter. com for a programme of the days’ activities. They will also be hosting an Etsy Guildford Christmas Market from 14-17 Dec, with artisan gifts and beautiful handmade crafts.

Free Cookie Decorating The Square Camberley Free, drop-in from 11am3pm. Enjoy free cookie decorating in Central Square, for more details see thesqcamberley.co.uk.

Community Drum Circle Cranleigh Arts Centre 2pm. Family friendly event for ages 4+. No experience necessary! £5 per person. Book online.

Christmas Fun Day in Guildford There is lots of fun in the town with a Snow Globe perfect for a family photo opportunity, wandering characters giving out fantastic discounts, a DJ playing all your favourite tunes and its going to be snowing on the high street!

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Farnham Christmas Lights Switch On Gostrey Meadow 1-6pm. Live entertainment, children’s fairground rides, live nativity scene, face-painting, craft table, food and drink. Visit Father Christmas in his grotto and receive a free gift.

Autumn Leaf Wreath Paper Craft Farnham Library 10.30-11.30am. Create a beautiful wreath of leaves. £3 per child. For ages 4+. To book email farnham.library@ surreycc.gov.uk.

Collectively Camberley Christmas Cracker!

Throughout the town centre Free family fun day 10am4pm. Christmas market on High Street, free mini rides, street entertainers, free face painting, balloon modelling, giant snow globe and more. Look out for Father Christmas! You can meet real reindeer from 11am-3pm.

Animal Encounters Tour Merrist Wood Worplesdon 11am or 2pm.

On the two hour tour you will see animals including meerkats, tortoises and a wide selection of birds and reptiles. You’ll learn about the different species and meet some of the animals. For ages 5+ with an adult. £20 + booking fee. Book online.

Tues 21 November Festive Family Concert Guildford United Reformed Church 10.30am. For the whole family to enjoy together.

45 minute concert. Book at www.bachtobaby.com.

Make Your Own Advent Calendar, Craft Coop,Pre-sale Wed 22 November ticket s only The Square Shopping Centre (no tic ke Christmas Ceramics sold o ts will be Camberley 2pm. For ages n the day) The Mucky Cow Play Café 8+ with an adult. £30. Book Chobham Popolo Ceramico online. will be at the play café Sat 18 Nov - 7 Jan create a ceramic keepsake or something to give as a Alice in Wonderland Trail gift this Christmas. You can Painshill Park also enjoy the play frame and Cobham 10am-4pm, last café. 9.30am or 11.15am. For SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER, 12-4PM There is lots going on at Merrist Wood entry 3pm. Go on an under 5s with an adult. Book in Worplesdon - they have their Festive enchanting family adventure online.  Meet our festive farm animals Animal Fun Day on 2nd December - lots where you will bump into of fun including Storytime with Santa,  Storytime with Santamany familiar characters Thurs 23 November festive crafts, face painting, all the animals  Festive crafts* from the classic fantasy tale Magical Elf Tea Party and more! Animal Encounters Tours are and face painting along the way. Included in Miller’s Ark Animals running on Sat 4 Nov, Sun 19 Nov and Sat  Festive stalls* admission. Advance booking Hook 4-6pm. Play traditional 16 Dec at 11am and 2pm. On the two hour is recommended.  Warming games with the elves in the tour you will see animals including meerkats, tortoises and refreshments cosy barn. Child (2+) £15, a wide selection of birds and reptiles. You’ll learn about the Sun 19 November and much more... child (18 months - 2yrs) £7, different species, and meet some of the animals. Tours are includes a lovely tea! £5 for for ages 5+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

All Aboard Club adults. Book online.

Merrist Wood will also be offering their hugely The Lightbox popular Junior Animal Keeper Experiences Woking Inclusive train play Fri 24 November on 11 Nov or 9 Dec for ages 6-10 and 12 Nov or for autistic, ADHD and 10 Dec for ages 11-14. Please book online for Magical Elf Tea Party special needs children. 11amScan here all activities or scan the QR code to book the Miller’s Ark Animals 12.15pm or 1-2.15pm. Book Festive Animal Fun Day. for See 23 November. at tickets! www.allaboardclub.com.

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For details visit: www.merristwoodevents.co.uk For information Email: mwevents@guildford.ac.uk or Call: 07854 274 866

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Magical 4D Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride Sit back and enjoy this immersive show as the sleigh moves, the wind blows and you experience the magic. Once you’re on the ride and in Santa’s sleigh you will be given a freshly cleaned and fully adjustable VR head set.

If this is too much for younger children, the same content plays simultaneously on a big-screen TV at the front of the ride. Tickets are £5 per person and you can book from two to five people per ride. You can also treat them to an early Christmas present for just £5 per child. The sleigh ride is at Longacres Bagshot Garden Centre from mid November to 24th December.

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Christmas Crafts with Artful Kids Tunsgate Quarter Atrium Guildford Step into a winter wonderland of creativity and celebrate the magic of the holiday season and create your own festive decorations.

Drop-in from 11am-3pm.

Free. For more information visit experienceguildford.com

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Creative Christmas Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford GU1 4RR 11am-4pm. Enjoy family Christmas crafts including Christmas cards, crackers, tree decorations and more!

Pen your letter to Santa and explore the bookshop or tuck into hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream from the tearoom. £3 for crafts. No booking needed.

Glow, RHS Garden Wisley On selected dates from 24 Nov-2 Jan. Bring all the family for a magical evening at RHS Garden Wisley. See the garden in breathtaking beauty as amazing illuminations light your way on the spectacular Glow trail. Advance booking required: rhs.org.uk/gardens/ wisley/whats-on

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Princes Mead Shopping Christmas Lights Switch On Princes Mead Shopping Farnborough From 11am3.30pm Santa will be walking around the centre and meeting children alongside The Snow Lion, who will be on parade in all his glory.

Plus there will be free face painting for children, no booking required.

Godalming Christmas Festival 10am-5.30pm. Music and entertainment at The Pepperpot, stalls in the High St and Church St and Santa will be in the Godalming Museum Garden from 10am (last visit with Santa 3.30pm).

It is free to see Santa and no booking is needed. In the museum children can also write a Christmas Wish Letter and post it in the Post Box.

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Farnborough Frost Fair

Farnborough Town Centre 10am-3.30pm. Traditional Christmas market, street theatre, have a go at circus skills, Lego building, birds of prey, donkeys, children’s crafts tent and lots more.

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto and bounce around in the giant snow globe.

There is a small charge for face painting and fair rides, everything else is free!

Scan the QR code or visit experienceguildford.com to find out more.

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M.G. Leonard – The Ice Children, Guildford Baptist Church Millmead 3.30-4.30pm. Family event for ages 7+. Join author M. G. Leonard as she dazzles audiences with her future Christmas classic. £8, family of 4 (2A+2C) £25. Book at: www.guildfordbookfestival. co.uk

Sat 25 Nov - 1 Jan The Snow Queen Family Trail, Claremont Landscape Garden Esher See listing on page 26.

Sat 25 Nov - 7 Jan A Fairytale Christmas Polesden Lacey For more details see listing on page 26.

SUN 26 November Woodland Animal Games for Families, Nower Wood Nature Reserve Leatherhead 1-3pm. Connect to nature and discover how different animals prepare for winter with fun games.

Family (of 4) £27.80. Book at www.surreywildlifetrust.org.

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Phyllis Tuckwell’s Santa Fun Run

Celebrating 20 years of Phyllis Tuckwell Santa Fun Runs! This year the run is on Sun 3 December at 11am and starts at Wavell School, Farnborough.

The registration fee includes a Santa suit for adults and a pair of reindeer antlers for each child! The Santa Fun Run For more consists of 2 laps of Queen’s Avenue Playing fields, approx information: 5k in length. Everyone is welcome to take part in this fun event. It is not timed, so you can run, jog or walk it at whatever speed you choose! A great thing to do as a family, and all money raised goes towards providing vital local hospice care. Register here: www.pth.org.uk/event/santa-fun-run or scan the QR code.

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Pen your letter to Santa and explore the bookshop or tuck into hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream from the tearoom. £3 for crafts. No booking needed.

Sat 2 December Festive Fun Day Merrist Wood Worplesdon 12-4pm. Annual Merrist Wood festive themed animal fun day for the whole family. Meet the festive animals, Storytime with Santa, festive crafts and face painting, festive stalls, containment puzzle zone, warming refreshments and more. Book online, prebooked tickets only.

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Gruffalo, Haslemere Educational Museum 1.30-2.30pm. For under 5s with an adult. Listen to this story, make your own Gruffulo picture and visit the galleries to find any of the characters from the story.

Adult £1.50, child £2.50.

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Family Crafts: Christmas Cards, Guildford Museum 12.30-2.30pm. For ages 4+.

Free, no booking required.

Make your own cards, there’ll be lots to choose from.

Narnia, Hatchlands Park East Clandon A magical journey through the house and a family trail in the parkland inspired by The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. For more details see listing on page 26.

Carols around the Christmas Tree Princes Mead Shopping Farnborough Carols around the Christmas tree with St Peters Church plus they will also be sprinkling some festive magic with Christmas craft, gaming, and lots more completely free of charge.

Drop in any time from 11am-4pm.

For day time adventures, RHS Wisley’s Winter Walk on Seven Acres is a feast for the senses. Wrap up warm and follow the hard-surfaced pathways to discover what makes Kelly’s Santa Fun Run winter gardens extra special, or let the kids run off some Stoke Park energy in the Back to Nature play area while you warm up Guildford 2.5k or 5k charity with a coffee. Plan your visit at www.rhs.org.uk/wisley Saturday LIGHTS SWITCH ON KID’S CRAFTING family fun run in aid of Fri 1 - 23 Saturday December Challengers. There will be With special guests from WORKSHOPS 09 25 refreshments and fun kids Treasure Running 11am - 3:30pm December November 11am - 3:30pm!Elf on a Shelf activities, including Santa’s Hunt, Haslemere Library Grotto! Enter online.

Collect a checklist from the SANTA’S CHRISTMAS Saturday Sunday All of the entertainment at Princes WISH GROTTO OPENS Help Desk and search forFAIRIES & Mead Shopping in Farnborough this HART MALE VOICE CHOIR 16 26 15 Minutes of Fun Every Weekendthe 11amelves -1pm & playing Hide and Christmas is completely free! On Sat November 1:30pm - 3:30pm until 23rd Dec December Fairies from 11am - 3:30pm Chertsey Museum Seek in the library claim 25 Nov the lights are switched on and Free family drop-in craft your sticker when you find Santa and the The Snow Lion will be on from 1.30-3.30pm.

Saturday Saturday THE event SNOW QUEEN VISITS them all! Free drop-in CAROL CONCERT walkabouts from 11am-3.30pm, plus 23 02 11am - 3:30pm during library open hours.

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All Aboard Club there’s free face painting. Visit Santa December December Tesco Extra Addlestone in his grotto from Sun 26 Nov and then See 11 November. every weekend up to and including Sat 23 Dec. There is free entertainment Christmas Extravaganza every Saturday in December – on 2 Dec Museum of Farnham there are carols, crafts and gaming, on All events are FREE to attend10am-4pm. Child £8.50, 9 Dec there are free Christmas craft workshops, For more event information please scan the QR code toadult visit £1.50. The magical on 16 Dec you can meet the Wish Fairies and www.princesmead.co.uk/whats-on grotto is back alongside on Sat 23 Dec the Snow Queen will be at the Christmas themed crafts, Princes Mead Shopping Centre Princes Mead, Farnborough GU14 6YA centre! Scan the QR code for more details. storytelling and trails.

You can even meet a little Fri 1 - 31 December donkey! Book online.

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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. Challenge your friends and family to a game of bowling and show off your strike celebration! There’s also exciting soft play, ‘Specky’s Pirate Ship’ for little ones to explore. All activities can be booked online.

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Camberley’s Christmas Reindeer Find all the beautiful reindeer hidden across the town. Pick up a free map with clues to help you find them. Free.

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the National Trust A Fairytale Christmas at Polesden Lacey

Sat 25 Nov-Sun 7 Jan Enjoy a show-stopping fairytale Christmas experience at Polesden Lacey this winter. A perfect opportunity to make some wonderful Christmas memories to last a lifetime and get into the festive spirit together.

Narnia at Hatchlands Park

Fri 1 Dec-Sun 31 Dec, 10am-4pm Step into Narnia at Hatchlands Park this Christmas, with a magical journey through the house and a family trail in the parkland, inspired by C.S. Lewis’s beloved story The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Winkworth Winter Welly Wander Sat 16 Dec-Wed 3 Jan, 10am-3pm Pick up a trail sheet and play a range of welly-based games that will get everyone rosy-cheeked and smiling.

Enjoy a festive family day out at a property near you this winter.

The Snow Queen at Claremont Landscape Garden

Sat 25 Nov-Mon 1 Jan, 10am-3pm Explore the magical outdoor world of the Snow Queen at Claremont with activities to enjoy along the way.

Creative Christmas at Dapdune Wharf

Sat 25 & Sun 26 Nov, 11am-4pm Bring the family and spend a festive day creating Christmas cards, crackers and tree decorations.

Frost Fair at Box Hill

Sat 9 & Sun 10 Dec, 10am-3pm Browse the stalls at this Christmas market for gifts and stocking fillers, enjoy family crafts and a winter trail.

Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/surrey for details of prices and opening times. Please note that properties are closed 24 & 25 December.

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Christmas at the National Trust For more details please see www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ surrey. Properties are closed on 24 and 25 December.

The Snow Queen Family Trail at Claremont Landscape Garden

From Sat 25 Nov - Mon 1 Jan Claremont are bringing to life the classic fairy-tale, The Snow Queen. Explore the magical outdoor world with installations reflecting scenes from the story with activities to enjoy along the way. Included in entry.

10am-3pm. Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher KT10 9JG

Narnia at Hatchlands Park Step into Narnia at Hatchlands Park this Christmas, with a magical journey through the house and a family trail in the parkland, inspired by C. S. Lewis’s beloved story, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Normal admission + £3 per trail. From Fri 1- Sun 31 Dec, 10am-4pm (parkland), 12-3pm (house). Hatchlands Park, East Clandon GU4 7RT

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A Fairytale Christmas at Polesden Lacey

There’s an outdoor fairytale-inspired Christmas trail to explore from Sat 25 Nov - Sun 7 Jan. On the way you will see scenes of classic Fairytales such as The Three Little Pigs, Peter Pan and see if you can find Aladdin’s © National Trust Images/John Millar cave. Admission + £3 per child for the trail, no booking required you can pay at Visitor Reception and collect a map, book, pencil and crayons. You can also ride on the Christmas Carousel on 25 – 26 Nov 10.30am-3.30pm. Then Friday – Sunday from 1 – 10 Dec and then daily from 15 Dec - 2 Jan (except 24 and 25 Dec). Admission + £3 per ride, book online to guarantee a ride on the Christmas carousel. You can also see Father Christmas at Polesden Lacey! For details see page 14 or visit their website. Polesden Lacey, Gt Bookham RH5 6BD

Winkworth Winter Welly Wander

Bring the family out for a winter stroll and burn off that excess energy on the Winter Welly Wander at Winkworth Arboretum from Sat 16 Dec - Wed 3 Jan. Pick up a trail sheet and play a range of welly-based games © National Trust Images that will get everyone rosy-cheeked and smiling. Ask at the welcome kiosk when you arrive. 10am - 3pm. Normal entry + £2 per child.

Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming GU8 4AD

Creative Christmas at Dapdune Wharf

A weekend of crafts including Christmas cards, crackers, tree decorations and more on Sat 25 - Sun 26 Nov. Pen your letter to Santa, explore the bookshop and visit the tearoom. £3 for crafts. 11am-4pm. Dapdune Wharf, Guildford GU1 4RR

Frost Fair at Box Hill

As well as a winter market with stalls, there will be festive entertainment, family craft activities and a trail. On Sat 9 & Sun 10 Dec 10am-3pm at Box Hill, Tadworth, KT20 7LB

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Tunsgate Quarter Guildford Drop-in from 11am-3pm. Join Artful Kids at Tunsgate Quarter for a heartwarming event of letter writing to Santa and Christmas card making.

Create personalized Christmas cards for your loved ones and write a letter to Santa and post it in the magical mailbox at White Lion Walk. Santa himself will also be at White Lion Walk from 11am-3pm.

Good Ol’ St Nicholas Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-12pm. For ages 5-11.

Learn about this Saint who is often connected to Christmas, and some of the associated traditions from different countries around the world.

Book online. £7 (mem £5).

Eco Explorers Aldershot Town Centre By the KFC crossroads, Union St Free hands-on Eco activities. Drop-in from 10am2pm, no booking needed.

Sat 2 – Thurs 21 Dec Christmas Fun Elm Nursery Sutton Green, Guildford Visit the children’s farm and see the ‘magic of Christmas’ scenes, Father Christmas’s sleigh and complete the Reindeer Hunt for a prize. 10am-3.30pm (last entry 3pm).

Phyllis Tuckwell’s Santa Fun Run Wavell School Farnborough 11am. This 5k fun run is open to all you’ll do 2 laps of Queen’s Avenue Playing Fields at whatever speed you want!

Registration fee includes a Santa suit for adults and a pair of reindeer antlers for each child! Register at: www. pth.org.uk/event/santa-funrun or scan the QR code on our front cover.

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Christmas Storytelling West Horsley Place 10am, 11.30am or 2.30pm.

Join storyteller Olivia Armstrong and settle by the fireside and experience the magic of the season with traditional Christmas and winter folktales and folklore.

For all the family. Adult £10, child (3-16) £7, family (2+2) £30. Book online. Also includes the extra Christmas activities happening on the 3rd including make and take crafts and biscuit decorating.

Sat 2 Dec - Sat 6 Jan Christmas Trail Guildford Museum Available during opening hours Wed-Sat 12-4.30pm (last entry 4pm). For ages 4+. Free, no booking needed.

Drop in and pick up the fun Christmas themed trail around the museum. You’ll also be able to peek inside the Victorian dolls house, decorated for Christmas.

Sun 3 December Eco Explorers Farnborough Town Centre By the old Peacocks unit, Queensmead Free hands-on Eco activities. Drop-in from 10am-2pm.

Guildford Model Engineering Society Stoke Park, Guildford Miniature train rides 11am3pm. Tickets £2 or 3 for £5.

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Tues 5 December Christmas Ceramics The Mucky Cow Play Café Chobham Popolo Ceramico will be at the café - create a ceramic keepsake or something to give as a gift this Christmas. You can also enjoy the play frame and café.

9.30am or 11.15am. For under 5s with an adult. Book online.

Crafty Christmas Surrey Heath Museum Camberley For 1-5s with an adult. Drop in from 11am12pm. £1.50 donation.

Mini Gallery Explorers The Lightbox See 7 Nov.

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RHS Glow B O O K TO DAY Fri 24 Nov – Tue 2 Jan When the sun goes down, the lights go up.

Watch the night illuminate at our festive winter spectacular.

Your visit supports our work as a charity. rhs.org.uk/wisleyglow

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Nova Cinema

Step into a cosy world of cinematic delight this season at Nova Cinema!

Gather your little ones and embark on a journey of movie magic that will make your Christmas merrier than ever before.

At Nova, they're ready to make this Christmas unforgettable with a festive tapestry of cinematic experiences. Nova Cinema is where the joy of film transforms into a Christmas wonderland, where the enchantment of the festive season begins.

With a great selection of family friendly films playing all throughout the winter, there's something for everyone at Nova. Nova Cinema is in the Peacocks Centre in Woking.

The Atrium, Camberley

On 9 and 10 December children can step aboard Santa’s Enchanted Christmas train to write their own letter to Santa and then give it to him personally when they meet him! This is free but tickets need to be booked in advance. For more details see page 12 or visit the Atrium’s website.

There is also lots more entertainment for families at The Atrium. At Tenpin there are 20 state of the art bowling lanes for some family bowling fun and there are nine screens at Vue Cinema, including 3D! Soft play, Pirates Landing, is suitable for children up to 12, with a separate area for little ones and a huge pirate ship. Plus there are loads of great places at The Atrium to grab a snack or enjoy a family meal.

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Cathedral Tots Guildford Cathedral 10am. For under 5s with an adult. Free, no booking needed.

Thurs 7 December Belmont Explorers Belmont School Holmbury St Mary 1.30-3pm.

Christmas craft session for 2-5 year olds with an adult. Free, please book via www.belmontschool.org/explorers

Fri 8 December Baby Cats – Festive Extravaganza St Catherine’s Prep School Bramley 9.30-10.30am. For ages 0-4s with an adult. Listen to Christmas Carols and watch Prep School girls perform. Free, but book here: www.stcatherines. info/prep-school/baby-cats

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From Sat 2 Dec – Thurs 21 Dec visit the children’s farm in Sutton Green near Guildford and see the ‘magic of Christmas’ scenes, Father Christmas’s sleigh and complete the Reindeer Hunt for a prize. The farm is open daily from 10am-3.30pm (last entry 3pm).

Open until 3pm on 21 Dec. Plus you can see Santa in his grotto on Sundays in December, no booking needed to see Santa. Check www.elmnursery.co.uk and Facebook (@elmnurseryfarm) for full information.

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Sat 9 December Kid’s Crafting Workshops Princes Mead Shopping Farnborough 11am-3.30pm.

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This Christmas, the animal barn will be magically transformed into The Reindeer Lodge, where Santa’s real reindeer will be staying while they get ready for the big day! The much-loved Elves and The Reindeer Keeper can tell you how they look after the reindeer and polish up their flying skills. You’ll also get to make your very own magical reindeer food! This is all included in your entry ticket, so you can enjoy the softplay and outdoor adventures then head into the Reindeer Lodge. Optional extras include seeing Father Christmas or ice skating on the custom built rink which is even bigger and better than last year - penguin skating aids are available for younger visitors.

Father Christmas is there on selected dates from 2-24 Dec and you can visit the ice rink and Reindeer Lodge from 13 Nov-7 Jan. Book at www.chobhamadventurefarm.co.uk.

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Santa’s Enchanted Express The Atrium Camberley Step aboard and write your letter to Santa and then meet him in person! See theatrium-camberley.com for details. Free but booking essential.

Christmas Extravaganza The Haslemere Youth Hub 2pm-5pm. Stalls, mince pies and mulled wine, arts and crafts, reindeer food making and much more! Plus a Santa’s Grotto.

Free entry, but to see Santa it is £3 and each child receives a gift, book Santa via FIXR. Fabric Christmas Wreath Children’s Craft Event Haslemere Library 10.30-11.30am. For ages 5+. £2 per child book by emailing: haslemere.library@surreycc. gov.uk.

Junior Keeper for a Day Merrist Wood Worplesdon 10am-3pm. For ages 6-10. Join the Animal Keepers for a day, working with a huge variety of animals including tortoises, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, birds, meerkats and more. Activities include feeding and watering, maintaining the enclosures and learning how to safely handle some of the animals. £70 per child. Book online.

Christmas Tree Festival St Michael’s Church Camberley GU15 3JP 10am3pm. Free, no booking needed. See the Christmas trees decorated by the community, plus carols and refreshments.

Crafty Christmas Cards Camberley Library 11am-12pm. No need to book.

For ages 4-8 with an adult.

Free, donations welcome.

Frensham Christmas Festival, St Mary’s Church The Street, Frensham, GU10 3EA 40 decorated trees, musical performances, Christmas stalls, tombola, children’s crafts, refreshments, light lunches and more! 10am-6pm on Saturday, 10am-5pm on Sunday. Entry adult £5, under 16s free (under 11s need to be accompanied by an adult), no booking needed.

Christmas Trail Sayers Croft Trust Ewhurst Family festive fun including a maze, caving, archery, crafts and more!

You’ll make your way to see Father Christmas for an early gift! Aimed at ages 5-13 with an adult. Book online. Tickets are made available to their mailing list first so sign up to receive notifications.

Festive Family Concert St Andrew’s Parish Church Farnham For the whole family to enjoy together. 3pm. 45 minute concert. Book at www.bachtobaby.com

Sun 10 December Christmas Trail, Sayers Croft Trust See 9 December.

Santa’s Enchanted Express The Atrium See listing on 9 December.

Junior Keeper for a Day Merrist Wood Worplesdon 10am-3pm for ages 11-14. Book online.

Frensham Christmas Festival See listing on 9 Dec.

Experience the magic of our Christmas Adventure, All Aboard Club, The with the extra magical ICE RINK returning bigger and better!Lightbox See 19 November.

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What’s on diary Mon 11 December LullaBaby Christmas Special, Wrecclesham Community Centre Farnham 11.15am-12.15pm or 1-2pm for ages 2-12 months.

Lots of sensory Christmas fun! Everyone welcome. £10.

Book at www.lullababy.co.uk/ aldershot-farnham-farnborough

Mon 11 – 22 December Swim Safe School Private Lessons, Cranleigh Golf & Country Club Swim Safe School are running private swimming lessons at Cranleigh Golf & Country Club upon request over the Christmas holidays. All ages and abilities welcome. For more information or to book email Jenn at swimsafeschool@ btinternet.com.

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LullaBaby Christmas Special, Normandy See listing on 12 December.

Thurs 14 - sun 31 Dec Christmas in Wartime Family Trail, Aldershot Military Museum During museum opening hours. Step back in time to discover what the festive period was like for those serving overseas and for those at home during times of war. Included in admission, donations welcome. For ages 5+, children must be accompanied. Pre-booking not required.

Fri 15 December Christmas Decorations Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30-11.30am For under 5s with an adult. Listen to a festive story and make a decoration to take home.

Adult £1.50, child £2.50, book online.

Mini Painters, The Lightbox See 17 November.

Sat 16 December Tues 12 December LullaBaby Christmas Special, Normandy Village Hall Guildford 9.30-10.30am for ages 13-24 months and 11.15am-12.15pm or 1-2pm for ages 2-12 months. Join LullaBaby for some sensory Christmas fun. Everyone welcome. £10. Book at www. lullababy.co.uk/aldershotfarnham-farnborough

Wed 13 December

Paper Plate Christmas Masks, Farnham Library 10.30am-11.30am. £3.

Transform yourself into Mrs Claus, Father Christmas or a snowman. For ages 4+. To book email farnham.library@ surreycc.gov.uk.

Rudolph Rave, G Live 2pm. Fun filled party with DJ, glow sticks, light display and more! Aimed at 0-8s but all ages welcome. Book online.

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Koala Christmas Party The Mucky Cow Play Café Chobham Lots of Christmas fun for little ones plus there’ll also be able to explore the play frame. For under 5s with an adult. Book online.

Campfire Carols The Vicarage St Michael’s Church, Camberley GU15 3JP In the garden from 6-7pm. No booking needed.

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Haslemere Mummers Haslemere Educational Museum 11am. Twenty minutes of family fun with this traditional play. No need to book. Free.

Super Survival Squad Storytime with Tina Talbot Guildford Library 10.30am. For ages 4+.

Join children’s author Tina Talbot, reading from her Super Survival Squad series.

Book by emailing guildford. library@surreycc.gov.uk Festival of Christmas King George V Hall and Fields Effingham From 12.30pm. Stalls, music and carols, lighting of the tree, festive food, bar and Santa will meet children with his reindeer in his grotto.

Animal Encounters Tour Merrist Wood Worplesdon 11am or 2pm.

On the two hour tour you will see a range of animals, learn about the different species and meet some of the animals. For ages 5+ with an adult. Book online.

Sat 16 Dec - 3 Jan Winter Welly Wander Winkworth Arboretum Family trail with welly-based games. See listing on page 26.

Sun 17 December

Christmas Storytelling West Horsley Place 10am, 11.30am or 2.30pm. Join storyteller Olivia Armstrong and settle by the fireside and experience the magic of the season with traditional Christmas and winter folktales and folklore. For all the family.

Adult £10, child (3-16) £7, family (2+2) £30. Book online.

Thurs 14 December

Wish Fairies Princes Mead Shopping Farnborough 11am-3.30pm.

The Wish Fairies will be at the centre, see them pluck your Christmas wishes out of the air and watch as the magic lights them up! The Hart Male Voice Choir will also be performing. Free.

Happy Bricksmas Denbies Wine Estate Dorking One hour Lego sessions from 10am-3.30pm.

Book online. Children 5 and under are free. All children must be with a paying adult.

Hot Choccy and Craft Morning Camberley Library Enjoy a hot chocolate and make a Christmas selfie frame.

Drop-in anytime from 9.30am-12pm, no booking needed. For ages 4+ (under 8s need to be accompanied by an adult) Free, donations welcome.

Letter Home for Christmas West Horsley Place West Horsley KT24 6AN 9.30am-3.30pm. Join children’s author, Lucy Reynolds, to bring wartime West Horsley Place to life. She will explore the fascinating collection of Christmas letters evacuee children staying there sent and children can create their own Christmas letter and discover the history of the building. Plus create some traditional tree decorations and a good luck charm to send to a child who is facing an uncertain time this Christmas. Most suitable for ages 8-11. £39. Book online.

Happy Bricksmas Denbies See 17 December.

Mon 18 - Fri 22 Dec Next Step Holiday Activities Christmas holiday camps will run at Brookwood Primary School and Sythwood Primary School 8am-6pm for ages 4-11. For more details see www.nssport.co.uk or the listing on page 30.

Tues 19 December Christmas Eco Decorations Guildford House Gallery 10.30am-12.30pm. For ages 5+. Free, no booking required. Make a Christmas tree decoration or a wreath from upcycled materials.

Christmas Crafts Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-12pm for ages 5-11. A morning making Christmas crafts to take home. Book online. £7 (mem £5).

Bach to Baby Festive Family Concert Guildford See listing on 21 November.

Tues 19 – Sat 23 Dec

Children’s Christmas Party The Crossley Club 113 Guildford Rd, Lightwater GU18 5RA Tickets available from early December, to book visit the club in person.

Christmas Holiday Fun Surrey Heath Museum Drop in Christmas crafts for all ages from 11am-4pm. £1 donation.

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Wed 20 December

ARTventurers and Dinky Dance Christmas Party QEP Centre Guildford 10am-11.45am. For ages 18 months - 4.5 years old with an adult. £14 (30% sibling discount). To book or for more info email: hello@doitwithdance.co.uk

Snowmen Decorations The Lightbox Woking Free family drop-in from 1.30pm-4pm. Reuse and recycle the paper, decorations and soup lids to create snowmen decorations. Suggested donation £5.

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Open Build & Display by The Brick People Cranleigh Arts Centre Two hour sessions at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. Build with thousands of bricks, surrounded by official LEGO creations and custom builds. £6 (5 years and under free). Under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. Book online.

Christmas Storytime Cranleigh Library 10.30-11am. Free, for under 5s with an adult. Christmas story and Christmas crafts, no booking necessary.

Yarn Decorations Farnham Library 2.30-3.30pm. For ages 5+.

Create your own colourful handmade decorations! To book email farnham.library@ surreycc.gov.uk. £3 per child.

Thurs 21 December Paper Angel Book Folding Craft Event Haslemere Library 10.30-11.30am. Fun ecofriendly craft for ages 7+.

Make a folded angel from a pre-loved book. £2 per child, to book, email haslemere. library@surreycc.gov.uk.

Christmas Festival QEP Centre Guildford Dance, arts and crafts, making decorations, treats, prizes and fabulous festive fun! For 5-12s in age appropriate groups. £19 per child. 1-5pm. Book at bit.ly/ synergy-workshops. Contact: admin@synergydance.co.uk.

Christmas Frozen Workshop Guildford Spectrum 3-4pm for ages 3-7.

Includes Frozenthemed dance and drama games, giant parachute, magic props and signature snow disco. £7.50 per child. Book at bit.ly/ synergy-workshops.

Fri 22 December Elf Adventure Christmas Party, Guildford Spectrum 2.30-3.30pm. For ages 5-11 divided into age groups. £7.50 per child. Take part in Elf tasks and challenges, learn the Elf March and train to be Elves, complete with a certificate. Activities include storytelling, dancing, music, games and a snow disco. Book at bit.ly/synergyworkshops.

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SEND - Elf Adventure Christmas Party Guildford Spectrum 3.45-4.45pm. For children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities aged 5-11 in age appropriate groups. Would you love to be trained by a Christmas Elf? In this Elf Challenge workshop for SEND children you’ll train to be Elves, complete with a certificate.

Elf activities include storytelling, dancing, music, games and a snow disco. £8 per child. Book at bit.ly/ synergy-workshops. Please arrange one to one support for this workshop if this is provided at school.

Christmas Rhymetime Cranleigh Library 10.30-11am. Free, for under 5s with an adult. Christmas songs and crafts. No booking necessary.

Yarn Decorations Ash Library 10.30-11.30am. For ages 5+. Decorate your tree with your handmade decorations! £3 per child. To book email ash.library@surreycc.gov.uk

Sat 23 December The Snow Queen Princes Mead Shopping Farnborough Get ready to be mesmerised by the beautiful, singing Snow Queen as she makes her way around the centre. Stop for a photo and maybe the chance to try on her crown too!

11am-3.30pm.

Christmas Holiday Camps Next Step Holiday Activities

Next Step Holiday Activities is the perfect place for your children to have fun! They 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.

Their unique programmes, led by a dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly qualified team, ensure your child can maintain their development and learning through play in a safe and appropriate environment. They are running Christmas Activities at Brookwood Primary School (GU24 0HF) and Sythwood Primary School (GU21 3AX) from 18-22 Dec from 8am-6pm. For further information and bookings please visit www.nssport.co.uk or email enquiries@nssport.co.uk

Xtreme Activate Holiday Day Camp

OFSTED registered fun-filled holiday camp that runs at Guildford Spectrum entertaining and challenging children aged 5-8 and 9-12. Runs Mon 18 Dec - Fri 22 Dec and Wed 27 Dec - Fri 29 Dec 8.30am-6pm. Children will take part in activities such as ice skating, bowling, swimming (everyday for 9 years + and on certain days for ages 5-8), track time (weather permitting) and arts and crafts. Bookings can be made in person at Customer Services (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-1pm) or by calling 01483 443322.

Nearly New Sales Markets 4 Parents

The next sales will take place on Saturday 4th November and Saturday 2nd December from 10am-12pm at Normandy Village Hall, Glaziers Lane, Guildford, GU3 2DT. Lots of stalls bursting with top quality like new baby and children’s items from birth to 8 years. £2 entry, kids are free. Come and grab a bargain or book a stall and be a seller. Keep 100% profit on the day. For more information or to book a stall visit bookwhen.com/ markets4parents or email info@markets4parents.com @markets4parents

NCT Woking Nearly New Sale

At Knaphill Scouts Hut, Waterers Rise, Woking, GU21 2HU on Sunday 19 November 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.

The Snow Queen Christmas Rhyme Time with Father Christmas Camberley Library 10.30am. No booking needed, pick up a ticket on arrival.

For under 5s with an adult.

Free.

Community Drum Circle Cranleigh Arts Centre See listing on 18 November.

NCT Haslemere & Midhurst Nearly New Sale

On Sunday 19 November from 10.30am-12pm at Amesbury School, Hindhead GU26 6BL. 10.15am for NCT members and expectant mums. High quality, pre-loved baby and children’s clothing and shoes (0-12yrs), maternity wear, nursery equipment, toys, books and more. Entry: suggested £1 donation per adult. For more details visit www.facebook.com/haslemerenct.

NCT Godalming & Cranleigh Nearly New Sale On Sunday 12 November at Godalming Borough Hall, GU7 1HR. 11am-1pm (NCT members with proof of membership and pregnant women from 10.30am). The sale includes clothes, toys, books, equipment and more for 0 - 5 years plus maternity. Entry £1 donation for adults (cash only), children free. No buggies are allowed in the sales hall.

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Christmas Fairs and Markets Arts & Artisan Christmas Fair at West Horsley Place Celebrate the best of Surrey’s artists and artisans and shop a huge range of incredible and unique gifts from Fri 24 - Sun 26 Nov at West Horsley Place. There will be exhibits from Surrey Hills Enterprises, Surrey Guild of Craftsman, Wey Ceramics, Guildford Art Society and many more. With stalls across the barn and the manor you can soak up the atmosphere of this beautiful historic house. 10 am 4pm each day. There will be food and drink available on site and musical entertainment. West Horsley Place, Epsom Road, West Horsley KT24 6AN

Combined Charities Christmas Fair

At the Guildhall Guildford on Sun 5 Nov 10am-4pm. Now in its 23rd year this annual event is an ideal opportunity to support local charities, have a cup of tea or coffee, purchase your Christmas cards and take part in some fun and games. There will be a huge selection of Christmas cards, an amazing array of interesting gifts, games and refreshments and an opportunity to talk to the participating charities. This is also a rare chance to see inside this historic building.

Frost Fair at Box Hill

Hosted by the National © National Trust Images/ Trust and Surrey Hills Megan Taylor Enterprises, this winter market will feature some of the best local food, drink, and arts and crafts in the Surrey Hills.

Browse the stalls for festive gifts, enjoy festive entertainment and family craft activities and a trail. Free to enter. Usual car parking charges apply. On Sat 9 & Sun 10 Dec 10am-3pm at Box Hill, Box Hill Rd, Tadworth, KT20 7LB

Farnham Christmas Market

On Sun 10 Dec 10am-4pm. Over 150 stalls in Castle Street, The Borough and the Ivy Lane Club selling gifts that are a little different, crafts, accessories, Christmas items, food, drink and more.

Heather Ridge Infants' Christmas Fair

On Sat 2 Dec at Heather Ridge Infant School, Camberley GU15 1AY from 12-3pm. A festive family fun event, everyone welcome. Enjoy festive fun, food and festivities with some wonderful stalls and great games for all the family. Free entry.

Merrow Schools Federation Christmas Fair

On Sat 25 Nov 12pm-2.30pm at Merrow C of E Infant School, Kingfisher Drive, GU4 7EA. Free entry. Children's games, festive food, mulled wine, Christmas crafts and local business stalls, a raffle and bottle tombola. You can also meet Father Christmas and his elves in the grotto.

Ramster Christmas Market in Chiddingfold

On 2-3 and 9-10 December from 10am-4pm. A wonderful Christmas market experience inside a beautiful historic Jacobean Hall.

Discover a unique collection of locally made gifts including food and drink, beauty products, art and homewares. You can also buy premium Christmas trees and beautiful wreaths from the Ramster Tea House who will be serving festive treats including mince pies and mulled wine. The Lammas Handbell Ringers will be playing Christmas carols on Saturday morning 2nd December. Free entry. www.ramsterevents.com

Etsy Guildford Christmas Market at Tunsgate Quarter

Local artisans will be at Tunsgate Quarter in Guildford from Thurs 14 - Sun 17 Dec selling artisan products and handmade gifts perfect for presents. Stallholders include candle makers, jewellers, printmakers, artists, ceramics, pet accessories and more.

Also, as part of the Christmas Spectacular event at Tunsgate Quarter on Sat 18 Nov, there will be stallholders from Etsy Guildford selling artisan gifts and beautiful handmade crafts.

Crondall Christmas Fair

In aid of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care. There’ll be new stalls alongside some old favourites, including their amazing home produce stall, Charity Plants and Christmas cards. Treat yourself to tea or coffee and cake, or a soup lunch, and help raise funds for Phyllis Tuckwell. On Mon 6 Nov 6.30-8.30pm (£7 entry includes canapes) or Tues 7 Nov 9.30am-4pm (£3 entry). At Crondall Village Hall, Croft Lane, Crondall GU10 5QG. Pay on the door.

Woking & Sam Beare Hospice Christmas Market

On Sat 2 Dec from 2-6pm in the grounds of the Hospice (Goldsworth Park Centre, Woking GU21 3LG). Shop for unique Christmas gifts, plus there’s face painting, Santa’s Grotto, festive music, refreshments, mulled wine and more.

Haslemere Christmas Market

10am-4pm on Sun 3 Dec. The town will be filled with stalls selling gifts and refreshments. Santa will be at the museum from 11am-3pm (£3 includes a small gift, no booking needed) plus there’ll be rides in the High Street.

Ripley Christmas Fair

On Sun 3 Dec on The Green, Ripley GU23 6AN from 11am3pm. Food, gifts, arts and crafts, and other festivities.

There will be a special visit by Father Christmas.

Frimley Green Christmas Fayre on the Green

On Sat 2 Dec from 11am-2pm. Stalls, crafts, music, food and drink as well as Father Christmas.

There are also stalls and markets alongside some of the family fun days and other events listed in our What’s on diary.