Families Surrey West Sept/Oct 2014 by Families Magazine

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FR EE ® Sept/Oct 2014 Clubs & Classes for babies - teens Independent Schools Guide to the new curriculum Toddler sleep tips Fantastic What’s on listings and more!

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News and Views

Guide to the New Curriculum

Toddler Sleep Tips

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Clubs & Classes for Babies to Teens

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Independent Schools - Round Up of local independent schools, listing of open days, tips on choosing a school and how to create a healthy dialogue with your school or nursery

This issue is one of our biggest ever! We have our annual Clubs and Classes feature with so many ideas for extra curricular classes - right from when they are tiny up to teenagers. And if you think half term will be a rest, then have a look at our What’s on listings as there are some fantastic things to do such as learn Stand up Comedy or Halloween Make Up, Have a go at Archery plus there’s theatre workshops, holiday camps, art and loads of sport too!

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News and Views A Move for Tootsies Weydon Lane Nursery

Surrey Business Gets Gold!

Tootsies Weydon Lane nursery has moved to its sister site at Tootsies Monkton Lane, Farnham. After 10 years of operating it was with great sadness that the first and original Tootsies located in Weydon Lane closed its doors on Friday 27th June for the final time, opening its doors at Monkton Lane to its new building the following Monday.

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Karen Brown, Director of Tootsies Nursery said “it has been a very exciting time, 135 families moved across with us to the new facility, it has worked well adding the annex to the Monkton Lane site and we look forward to building our permanent extension in the near future”. If you would like more information about Tootsies and sessions available please call them on 01252 725503 or visit www.tootsiesnurseries.co.uk. Free entitlement only sessions for 2, 3 and 4 year olds offered.

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Dentists and orthodontists have been raving about Babycup because it is the right size for little mouths and being an open cup it supports good oral health and facial development. It can also be used for cup-feeding babies if any tricky times whilst breastfeeding is established. The NHS Choices website suggests using an open cup from six months to allow babies to learn to sip as well as to help their dental health. Babycup Director and Founder, Sara Keel, said “To be voted Best Drinking Cup is fabulous. Babycup is a very simple way for parents to make a big contribution towards their children’s good health and development.” See www.babycup.co.uk for more information.

Bisley Pre-School Extends its hours Bisley Pre-School, rated outstanding by Ofsted in 2011, is pleased to announce it has extended its session times to 9.15am - 2.15pm four days a week, including supervision of a packed lunch provided by parents/carers, and 9.15am - 12.15pm on Wednesdays.

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Sharon Elliott, Deputy Manager, says the change will really benefit the children: “the extra hours enable us to offer new and exciting activities for the children with a daily mix of structured and unstructured learning through play and exploration. The new session times include a ‘lunch club’ to help the children prepare for school and experience the fun of social eating. The longer session times also enable parents to use up their 15 hours free entitlement per week once their child turns three.”

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The song Breathe with me by TWF (Together We Fight) featuring annaJo, is about the difficulties of living with cystic fibrosis. Those difficulties are experienced by around 10,000 people in the UK, including annaJo.

Fishers Adventure Farm Park in Wisborough Green, West Sussex has recently been named seventh best rated amusement park in the UK in the Travellers’ Choice TM awards for Amusement Parks and Water Parks, announced by TripAdvisor.

“This song is not depressing, if anything it is inspirational” said a spokesperson from TWF. “The message is that people are living and coping with this very difficult disease. They want to reach out to the wider community so that more people understand the challenges involved. They would like understanding, empathy and support.” The video can be viewed at www.breathewithme.info and downloaded from iTunes, AmazonMP3, Google Play and many more download sites. All proceeds will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. To find out more about cystic fibrosis and how you can help, visit www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk.

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News and Views “Me Time” with Surrey Adult Learning!

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As parents, we all lead busy lives and “me-time” can fall to the bottom of our list of priorities. But making time for ourselves is important. It can sometimes be easier to achieve by planning a structured activity that we feel particularly enthusiastic about. So, at the start of a new academic year, consider how you’d really like to use the little spare time you have. What would inspire you to turn off the television, get up off the couch and out of the house? Would you like to re-vitalise an old interest, something you loved prechildren, but let go of some time ago? Have you always wanted to learn a particular skill? Just because you have kids doesn’t mean that you can’t use the limited time you have to improve your skills and abilities and the quality of your life. Perhaps you are an aspiring bread maker or cake decorator? Or maybe when you watch Strictly Come Dancing, you think how great it would be to learn Salsa or Ballroom dancing. Or what about giving time to creative expression by taking an art class? If you are looking for inspiration, take a look at the amazing range of courses offered by Surrey Adult Learning. From September 2014, Surrey Adult Learning is offering 2000 courses across north and south west Surrey, including in Guildford, Farnham, Woking and Camberley. All its courses are run by professional and experienced tutors in a relaxed and friendly environment.

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Family Life Pocket Guide to the new curriculum By Explore Learning

In September children across England will be returning to school with a new curriculum to face. While this has been in the government’s plans for a while now, nearly 70% of parents across London have said they are totally unaware of the changes – showing a dire need for more awareness around what the changes mean for them, and their children. To put it simply, for most children and parents the new curriculum will appear more challenging. Many concepts in maths and English will be introduced earlier than previously, and initially this may feel like quite a jump.

English While there is a continued focus on phonics, there is also to be a larger emphasis on grammar, punctuation and spelling. There will be more concentration on Shakespeare, with children and pupils expected to have studied two of his plays between the ages of 11 and 14.

Maths In maths, knowing times tables (12 x12 by the end of Year 4), calculating with fractions, using written methods of calculation and having strong mental maths skills will be more important than ever, and there will be more opportunity to develop problem solving skills in maths – something which we are very excited about.

Computing Children will be taught to write code and pupils aged five to seven will be expected to ‘understand what algorithms are’ and to ‘create and debug simple programs’.

Science New content on the solar system, speed and evolution is to be introduced at primary school level. In secondary schools, there will be a clearer sense of separation between physics, biology and chemistry. There will also be a focus on climate change.

History The history curriculum will take primary school pupils through British history from the stone age to the Normans. They will also be able to study a later era, such as the Victorians. “Significant individuals” whose lives will be given closer attention and compared in different eras include Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong, Rosa

Parks and suffragette, Emily Davison, Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria. Secondary schools will teach British history from 1066 to 1901, followed by Britain, Europe and world events from 1901, including Winston Churchill and the Holocaust. So, why have the changes been introduced? Well, as many mums will have read, the UK aren’t doing their best in the world’s league tables. In new research commissioned by Explore Learning we found that nearly three quarters (72%) of parents worry that British children aren’t leading the field in standards of education – a result of them failing to make the top 20 in reading, maths and science. My advice to any parents keen to understand the new curriculum and help them with their homework is to attend any information sessions that your child’s school offers. In addition, for those not put off by a bit of reading, the programmes of study for each year are available from www.gov.uk/government/collections/ national-curriculum. Once the school term begins, if you’re concerned at all with a change in progress at school, always consult your teacher first. You may also like to attend a learning centre such as Explore Learning where we can support, stretch and challenge children in those new topic areas at a pace and level that they are comfortable with. The most important thing is to maintain a child’s confidence and positivity towards learning; it makes such a powerful difference to a child’s success in education. www.explorelearning.co.uk.

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Did you know, according to a survey by Worlds Apart, a company that specialises in children’s lifestyle products, 1 in 6 parents said they lost the most sleep when they were moving their child from a cot to a big bed. Challenging the idea that broken sleep stops once children reach the age of two, Worlds Apart’s Ready for Bed? campaign aims to support those parents who are still struggling to get a solid night’s sleep well into the toddler years. In order to do this, they are working with children’s sleep expert Mandy Gurney, the founder of Millpond Children’s Sleep Clinic. Mandy, who is also sleep advisor to the NHS, said: “Many parents expect the broken night’s sleep to stop after the first six months, but this survey has proved that it goes on for much longer than that.” Parents from the survey also reported that when their child was two to three years old, they were woken up an average of three times a night – that’s only one less time than with a newborn. So what is causing children to wake up? Situations such as teething, bad dreams and the transition from a cot to their first bed all add to the hours of sleep lost during this time.

Help to give your child a sense of occasion by, for example, putting special pictures on the wall by their bed and talking to them about their new bed. You could mention friends of theirs who are no longer using a cot, or use books and magazines to show them pictures of big children in nice beds and small babies in cots.

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Clubs and Classes Why it’s important for children to do after school activities... By Susan Tomlinson

Whether or not you reckon you might be raising the next Picasso or David Beckham, there’s no doubting the pluses for after school clubs.

From ballet to basketball and art to archery, there’s an after school activity out there for every child. And the best thing about them is they’re brilliant for all sorts of reasons – not just learning a new skill. For a start, after school clubs give kids the chance to let off steam outside of the classroom. As clinical psychologist Dr Julie Fraser, puts it: “It’s an opportunity for kids to explore different talents. Not everyone is brilliant at academic subjects and it’s a chance for your kids to shine outside of the classroom. Learning a new skill can also affect what happens in school – kids feel more confident and able to try new tasks.” Here is a selection of local clubs and classes with something for everyone!

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Toddler and pre-schooler art and craft sessions for 1-5 year olds. Firing Earth Ceramics & Art Studio Cranleigh 01483 268788

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Messy Mice Club is arts, crafts and messy play classes for walkers to 4 years (Woking and Guildford area). It’s fun and educational activities are led by an experienced primary school teacher and puppet friend “Messy Mouse!” Book a free trial class. The West End Centre Aldershot 01252 330040

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Alice Holt, Farnham 07702 854581

Tailor made sessions for mothers, offering more exercise benefits in the shortest time – and baby comes too.

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The Bump, Birth & Baby Company www.bumpbirthandbaby.co.uk 07900 676719

Antenatal and postnatal classes, treatments and workshops. Busylizzy

Guildford, Farnham, Woking 01483 610 333

Mummy & Baby fitness classes - No childcare required in their Buggy fitness, Bootcamp, Pilates, Aerobics and Yoga. Baby Massage & Baby Karma. Please see main listing on page 12. National Childbirth Trust www.nct.org.uk The NCT run Antenatal, refresher Antenatal and Postnatal classes. New Baby New You - Yoga for Mum and Baby Classes accessible from Farnham, Fleet, Farnborough and Aldershot www.newbabynewyou.co.uk Call Claire on 07974 809771

A relaxed, but effective way to ease yourself back into exercise after having a baby. Mum – tone abs and pelvic floor muscles, stretch and relax. Baby – movement, singing and touch. Spend time together.

New Baby New You

Classes held in and around Classes held in and Farnborough, around Farnborough, Woking Woking & & Camberley Camberley Improves relaxation, encourages longer sleep duration for infants. Helps to relieve the effects of colic, teething, constipation and wind. Helps strengthen the bond between parents and child

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Positive Birth Movement To find a local positive birth group please see www.positivebirthmovement.org. YogaBellies

Group classes in Guildford. Contact Cristina on 07849119551 or cristina@yogabellies.co.uk

Pregnancy Yoga, Mum and Baby Yoga, Baby Massage and Yoga for Women. Classes gentle and safe for all women, incorporating a range of authentic yogic and holistic techniques such as postures, breathing techniques, self-hypnosis and deep relaxation, as well as specific information for pregnancy, birth and beyond, and socializing.

Cycling

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Clubs and Classes Dan ce & Per formin g Arts Act One Adventures

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Theatre School

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Cranleigh School Sports Club Cranleigh 01483 542125 Ballet classes on Saturday mornings for age 3 years+. Diddi Dance 07811346482

Please see main listing on page 12. Dynamic Performing Arts

Pyrford,Woking, Weybridge, Worplesdon, Burpham, Cranleigh, Godalming, Farnham, Haslemere info@dynamicperformingarts.co.uk www.dynamicperformingarts.co.uk

Dynamic Tots are unique and fun classes in ballet and street dance especially designed for boys and girls 2-6 years. Recently launched Dynamic performance classes offer two hour weekly sessions of dance, drama and music for 7 - 12 yrs.

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Haslemere and the surrounding area www.haparts.co.uk, 01428 652360 haparts@aol.com

The photograph shows the HPA Group, School Is Out, who competed against schools from all over the UK and won the British Arts Junior Character Award in May. Haslemere Performing Arts offers weekday and Saturday classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Street and Musical Theatre in Haslemere and the surrounding area. Perform

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Spectrum Guildford 01483 443322

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Farnham 01252 216 277 Godalming 01252 319 133 Guildford 01243 585766 Guildford North 01737 216 794 Woking 01483 235 216

theatremonkeys

Haslemere 0845 388 9789 www.theatremonkeys.co.uk info@theatremonkeys.co.uk

Each school runs three hours of classes per week for 6-18 year olds, split into one-hour classes of dance, drama and singing. The classes help children to grow in confidence, speak more clearly and become more self-aware - skills they learn for life. Also Early Stages classes for 4-6 year olds run for 1½ hours. Two week trial available. Stagecoach

Susan Handy School of Dance

Pyrford and Sythwood 07592 874958 01753 542672 www.susanhandydance.co.uk admin@susanhandydance.co.uk

Dynamic Performing Arts offer a wide variety of classes and holiday workshops in Surrey for 2-12 year olds.

opportunities via Musical Theatre workshops and are providing Frozen workshops and Synergy Dance® parties for Guildford Spectrum.

The school provides classes in Ballet, Baby Ballet, Tap and Modern Jazz at studios based in Sythwood and Pyrford for children aged 2½ upwards. Pupils will be encouraged to take exams, enter London dance competitions and participate in shows at the school. Susan Handy Synergy Dance®

Call Rachael on 07713 254260 or email: info@ synergydance.co.uk synergydance.co.uk

Ground breaking Dance & Drama clubs and classes in schools, leisure centres and the community. Holiday clubs, After School Clubs, Musical Theatre clubs, Workshops, bespoke dance parties. Disney FROZEN workshops and songs in their junior classes in schools, are also available. Synergy® also work with a local performance and acting agency offering unique

theatremonkeys is about having fun, gaining confidence, theatremonkeys developing creativity and making friends. It is a friendly, privately run theatre school offering classes in singing, theatre dance and acting for children aged 4-16. They also offer coaching for L.A.M.D.A examinations, fantastic holiday workshops, after-school classes and a weekend school on Saturday mornings. Contact them for a free trial. The Man in the Moon

Workshops in Godalming, Guildford, Hindhead and Walton 01428 751656 www.themaninthemoon.co.uk

The Man In The Moon’s after school workshops include an exciting mix of improvisation, roleplay, movement, drama games and teamwork, fuelling the imagination whilst working towards The Man in the Moon performance opportunities with new friends. Above all, they’re great fun. They are so confident you’ll love how dramatically different they are, you can even try out a workshop for free!

Fitness Spectrum

Guildford 01483 443322

Junior Fitness course for ages 12-15 years. Introduction to the use of cardiovascular equipment and resistance weight training machines, supervised by qualified instructors.

“Inspiring and enriching young people through the performing arts”

Experience Synergy Dance® in schools and leisure centres Disney Street, Ballroom, Jazz, Latin, “Frozen” songs Gangnam Style, Breakin our junior dancing, , Disco, Pop & school classes “football” anthem routines.

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Football To find a local football club visit www.thefa.com/findaclub. Little Kickers

Guildford, Godalming, Fernhurst, Witley 01753 831902 Woking, Epsom, Claygate, Weybridge, Byfleet, Alddlestone 01932 847439

A positive, fun-filled programme of football in a friendly, pressurefree environment for children from 18 months to 7 years, grouped according to age. The real goal is to use football as a forum to instill a little extra confidence, coordination, control and sense of camaraderie.

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Clubs and Classes Gymnastics Factory

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Hang upside down, trampoline into foam and swing the trapeze. There are classes for all, from babies to adults. They Gymnastics Factory offer a safe, friendly environment for children to learn and progress through their awards scheme. The gym is packed with colourful equipment to make gymnastics fun for all. The Little Gym Camberley

Sporty Kidz

Woking 01483 769699 info@SportyKidz.co.uk

Soccer Saturdays - beginner’s football classes for ages 3-6 on Saturdays from 10am-11am at Goldsworth Park Recreation Ground. Sport4kids

Camberley, Guildford, Chertsey, Farnborough admin@sport4kids.biz www.sport4kids.biz

Sport4kids provide Toddler and Kids Football Coaching Classes for children 18 months to 11 years. Surrey Sports Park Guildford 01483 689111

Football with Fulham Soccer Schools for ages 3-11 yrs.

Golf To find a golf club call 01483 755788 (for boys) or 01483 751622 (for girls).

Camberley 01276 537794

Please see main listing on page 13. Woking Gymnastics Club Woking 01483 771426 join@wokinggymnastics.co.uk www.wokinggymnastics.co.uk

Woking Gymnastics Club offers recreational classes for pre-school children through to adults in a range of disciplines for Woking all abilities. Gymnastics Their variety Club of classes includes general gymnastics, freestyle and cheerleading, as well as elite men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics. All of their classes are now fully inclusive!

Grayshott Golf provides fun packed tuition every week for boys and girls of all ages. To give golf a go come along to the weekly junior roll up sessions run by the professional team every Saturday and Sunday. Individual and family lessons are also available. Hoebridge Golf Club Hoebridge 01483 722611

Tots on the Tee - A programme of classes for children aged 4-6 years old. Maximum of 4 per group. Junior Classes - for children aged 7-16 years old. Maximum of 8 per group. Junior free taster sessions available every Friday.

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The Guildford Academy of Martial Arts

For a list of local music teachers visit www.musicteachers.co.uk

Guildford 01483 568455 www.guildfordmartialarts.com

Fun and energetic Martial Arts classes for kids. Lil Dragons (4-7 years) is a very popular children’s programme with an ideal mix of Martial Arts and life skills incorporating games, activities and discipline. The Kids class (8-12) is great for fitness, self defense and discipline while remaining fun and enjoyable.

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Fun French classes in various locations, run by specialist teachers. Busylizzy

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Ice Skatin g Spectrum

Guildford 01483 443322

Ice Pups for ages 3-5 years and Children’s Ice Skating lessons for ages 5-16 years.

Lacrosse Surrey Sports Park Guildford 01483 689111

Flair Gymnastics

Woking, Guildford 01483 654440

Lacrosse with Guildford Lacrosse Club for beginners and experienced players from 8-16yrs.

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Farnham, Godalming & Guildford 07956 182 488 joanne@actoneadventures.co.uk www.actoneadventures.co.uk

Go on a different adventure each week with stories, drama, active games, dance, imaginative play and lots of colourful props. Engaging your child actively and imaginatively whilst having great fun and learning new skills. Arty Adventures and Outdoor Act One Adventures Adventure sessions also available. Voted a winner in The Netmums Pre School Class poll. Busylizzy Family Club

Guildford, Farnham & Woking www.busylizzy.co.uk 01483 610 333

Award-winning family club hosting a huge variety of classes for mums, Busylizzy babies and little ones under 5yrs. Enjoy Baby & Tots Music, Twinkle Ballet, Disco Dudes & Divas, Mini Dancers and Art to name a few. Join their community of like-minded families and try something new every day. Diddi Dance

Woking, Guildford, West Byfleet, Mytchett, Lightwater, Frimley Green. Call Alysia on 07811346482 www.diddidance.com Suitable for boys and girls

from 2 to 4 years. Every activity has been specially developed to build the child’s confidence, balance, agility and rhythm. They are able to dance with or without their parents by their side. Fun themes include Tap, Disco, Bollywood, Jive, Diddi Dance Hip-hop and more.

Dynamic Performing Arts

Pyrford,Woking, Weybridge, Worplesdon, Burpham, Cranleigh, Godalming, Farnham, Haslemere info@dynamicperformingarts.co.uk

Please see main listing on page 9. Gymboree Horsley

East Horsley Village Hall KT24 6QT (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) Lauren – 07754 217 866 horsley@gymboree-uk.com

Gymboree is a children’s development programme running classes for 0-5 year olds, the timetable is full with Sensory Baby Play, Play & Learn and Theatre Art (drop off) classes. The aim Gymboree Horsley is for children not only to have fun but learn too. They offer Gymboree Parties in a range of themes from 1st Birthdays to Pirates & Princesses. They offer a FREE trial for all of their classes. Kindermusik with Ali Haslemere 07867 558807 Kindermusikwithali.co.uk

Kindermusik invites young children to discover an engaging musical world while building confidence, self-control and communication skills using multi-sensory activities. Small structured classes for 0-7 years include instrument exploration, action songs, listening activities, Kindermusik movement and dance using a wide variety of music from different cultures. Molly Moocow

Godalming, Milford, Haslemere, Cranleigh 01428 658858 www.mollymoocow.com

Molly Moocow’s moosical Molly Moocow sessions provide fun learning experiences for little people aged 0 to 4 years using a combination of music and movement, action songs, rhymes and stories. Their unique programmes are grouped by age and physical ability with a themed curriculum tailored for each age group. Trial classes available. Monkey Music

For Byfleet, Goldsworth Park, Horsell, Ottershaw, and Pyrford call 01932 429240 For Farnham, Guildford, Godalming, Cranleigh call 01483 821932 For Bocketts Farm Park, Bookham and Oxshott call 01483 841303

GUILDFORD – FARNHAM, GODALMING, EWHURST T: 01483 821 932 E: guildford@monkeymusic.co.uk LEATHERHEAD & DORKING – BOCKETTS FARM PARK, BOOKHAM, OXSHOTT T: 01483 841 303 E: leatherhead.dorking@monkeymusic.co.uk WOKING – BYFLEET, GOLDSWORTH PARK, HORSELL, OTTERSHAW, PYRFORD T: 01932 429 240 E: woking@monkeymusic.co.uk

Monkey Music was voted ‘Best National Pre-Schooler Development Activity 2010’ by parents across the UK! Monkey Music introduces music to very young children (3 months – 4 years) in a fun way they can understand and enjoy, with specialist teachers who encourage social and musical skills within a fun, stimulating and friendly environment.

Monkey Music

Mothers & Toddlers Dance Class

Fernhurst, Call Angela Cantan on 01428 652360, haparts@aol.com.

Clubs and Classes Music with Mummy

Guildford and Woking 01276 489470 rachael@musicwithmummyguildford. co.uk

Talking Tots

Alton, Farnham and Fleet. Call Kirsty on 07786 279863 www.talkingtots.info

Award-winning Talking Tots classes provide a wonderful Talking Tots foundation for 1-5 year olds, helping them build important skills such as sharing, taking turns, listening, paying attention, expressive language and vocabulary building as well as social confidence. The quietest of children to the liveliest chatterboxes will benefit from the fun games and exclusive activities. The Little Gym Camberley

Camberley 01276 537794 camberley@thelittlegym.eu www.thelittlegym.eu/camberley facebook.com/thelittlegymcamberley

The Little Gym

The Little Gym Camberley is a fun, familyfriendly environment with a strong focus on building confidence, self-esteem and gymnastics skills.

Children from 4 months to 12 years experience a tailored programme nurtured by highly trained instructors at every step of the way. To book a FREE introductory class, call 01276 537794.

Nature

Sports - various

Surrey Sports Park

Guildford 01483 689111

Netball with Surrey Storm for school years 3-9.

Rugby

To find a rugby club visit www.rfu. com and click on Taking Part.

Act One Adventures

Farnham, Godalming, Guildford

Little Rugby

See main listing on page 12.

Chobham 01276 600393

Alice Holt Forest Farnham See main listing on page 8.

0845 3133242 www.rugbytots.co.uk

Sayers Croft Trust Ewhurst 01483 275 990 www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk

Rugbytots

Skiing & Snowboardin g Christ’s College Ski Centre

The Really Wild Club for 6-10 year olds meets on the 1st weekend of every month (except August) from 1pm-3pm where children can get outside, Sayers Croft Trust explore and have fun. They also run The Wild Club, a free drop-in session meeting 10am-12pm on the first Saturday of the month for parents and children aged 5 and under.

Guildford 01483 504988 ccski.co.uk

Four week beginners skiing courses for 12 yrs+, £80 for 6 hours tuition at weekends, starting on various dates from 28 Sept to Feb. Four week snowboarding courses run on Sundays from 6.30-8pm for ages 12+. Courses start on 28 Sept, 26 Oct, 23 Nov, 4 Jan, 1 Feb and 1 March. Private ski and snowboard lessons also available.

MultiSports Guildford & Woking

For Guildford please contact 0844 800 9096 For Woking please contact 0844 335 0450

The MultiSports Group provide 4-16 year olds with an exciting and educational sports program at weekends. Encouraging and developing young people to grow both as athletes and individuals. Offering an extensive program of team sports and individual sports as well as weekly team building challenges. At MultiSports your child MultiSports will participate in 18 different sports a year, grow in confidence and self esteem, learn leadership and team work skills and have fun making lots of new friends.

Christ’s College Ski Centre Surrey Sports Park Guildford 01483 689111

Netball

Saturday Sports Club - A fun multisports club for young people with educational needs and disabilities and their families.

To find a netball club visit www.surreynetball.co.uk, click Junior Netball, then Junior Clubs.

Enrol for September 2014 classes! At The Little Gym®, we take a non-competitive, progressive approach to gymnastics. Children aged 4 months to 12 years, learn at an age appropriate pace, building upon past achievements as they advance week to week and semester to semester. Take the first step, and enrol your child in our world class programme today. And see how one success leads to another. We run age appropriate classes from Tuesday to Saturday.

Book your Introductory Visit NOW! Call us on 01276 537794

The Little Gym Camberley • The Atrium • 76 Park Street • Camberley GU15 3PE 01276 537794 • camberley@thelittlegym.eu • www.thelittlegym.co.uk

Parent/Child Classes

Preschool/Kindergarten Gymnastics

Primary School Gymnastics

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life skill as well as a fantastic way to develop the entire body. Classes for the most nervous beginners to those wishing to improve their strokes. Preschool and after school classes in small groups to enhance progress with the focus on correct technique development as this really aids overall progress.

Surrey Sports Park

Guildford 01483 689111 surreysportspark.co.uk

Squash for beginners to advanced from 8yrs+.

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Tennis To find a local tennis club visit www.lta.org.uk. Pinpoint Tennis

Farnham, Ash, Hale, Wrecclesham, Tongham 07832 340509 www.pinpointtennisteam.co.uk

Turtle Tots Turtle Tots Surrey

Act One Adventures

Farnham, Guildford & Tongham Call Rachel on 07786 176219 or surrey@turtletots.com

Farnham, Godalming, Guildford 07956 182 488

Please see main listing on page 12. Libraries Many libraries run free Storytime and Rhymetime sessions for under 5s. For Surrey library information see www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries and for Hampshire see www3.hants. gov.uk/library.

Spectrum

Storytelling at The Lightbox

Surrey Sports Park

Easy2Swim

Guildford 01483 443322

Swimming (for 5 months+) and diving lessons.

Woking 01483 737800

Guildford 01483 689111

Surrey Sports Park Swim Academy, powered by Guildford City Swimming Club, for ages 3.5yrs+.

Swimming

Come out of your shell and learn to swim the Turtle Tots way! Fun, friendly and progressive baby and toddler swimming classes held in local pools. New term starts at the beginning of October. Benefits include physical & social development, and the ultimate bonding experience for parent and child.

Cranleigh 01483 542125 sportsclub@cranleigh.org

Water Babies

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Surrey Sports Park

Hindhead To book email Yvette@easy2swim.co.uk

The Swimming Academy

Swimming for babies through to adults, all levels. Swimming is a vital

Guildford, Tongham 01252 512981

CHRIST’S COLLEGE SKI CLUB

GUILDFORD’S DRY SKI SLOPE Learn to ski and snowboard • Private lessons • Beginners courses • Special rates for schools and youth groups

Spectrum

Guildford 01483 443322

Tennis for ages 4-9 years. Steve Batchelor Academy Cranleigh 01483 274763

Surrey Sports Park Guildford 01483 689111

Tiny Tots, Red Ball, Orange/ Green Ball, and Yellow Ball beginners to performance (3 yrs+).

Water Babies

Cranleigh School Sports Club The Swimming Academy is on Saturday mornings for ages 4+, catering for all abilities.

Weekly tennis lessons for ages 3-8, 8-9 years and 10-16 years. They also offer Wheelchair Tennis Sessions and Adult Tennis for all abilities, Cardio Tennis and Adult Tennis Xpress groups.

Guildford, Godalming, Woking, Addlestone, Chessington, Cobham, Bordon 01932 227428 underthewaves@waterbabies.co.uk

Award-winning swimming programme teaches babies from birth, with fully qualified world class instructors. Lessons are progressed in line with key phases in child development, allowing little ones to build upon the simple skills they learn very early on as they develop physically, intellectually and socially.

Tuition Explore Learning

Camberley 01276 406868 Farnham 01252 727673 Walton On Thames 01932 252033 Woking 01483 600903

Explore Learning centres provide maths, English and 11+ tuition Explore Learning

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• Exclusive use for parties • Public sessions available at weekends and school holidays, open to all See www.ccski.co.uk for details Christ’s College Ski Club, Larch Avenue, Guildford 01483 504988

Across the globe, the Kumon Maths and English Programmes advance students beyond their school level. Contact your local Instructor for a free assessment. Godalming 01483 Guildford East 01483 Guildford North 01372 Woking 01483

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Clubs and Classes to 5-14 year olds of all abilities. Explore fits easily around family life; the centres are open 7 days a week, with children able to attend up to twice a week on a drop-in basis. Call your local centre to book a free trial, or visit www.explorelearning.co.uk. Fleet Tutors

020 8580 3911 or 0845 644 5452 www.fleet-tutors.co.uk

National tutoring service provider with over 36 years’ experience in helping students of all ages and academic backgrounds with personalised tuition. Specialising in

small group revision courses and one-to-one tuition in all academic subjects starting from school entry and Common Entrance right up to GCSE, A-level and university. Recommended by ‘The Good School’s Guide’. Kumon

Godalming 01483 800453 Guildford East 01483 859396 Guildford North 01372 378377 Woking 01483 726961

Kumon are one of the leading supplementary education providers, offering individualised maths and

Uniformed organisations

Kumon

English study programmes for children of all ages and abilities. Through Kumon study children are able to excel academically, develop their capacity for learning independently and boost their confidence. For more information and a Free Assessment, contact your local Instructor.

For details of Brownies, Scouts, St Johns Ambulance Badgers and Cadets, The Girls Brigade and The Boys Brigade please see www.Families SurreyWest.co.uk/ Brownies uniformed. For more Clubs and Classes see www.familiessurreywest.co.uk/ classes

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• Swimming lessons in Hindhead for babies to adults, all abilities. • Classes for the most nervous beginners to those wishing to improve their strokes. • Preschool and after school classes in small groups, with the focus on correct technique development. To book contact yvette@easy2swim.co.uk

Now enrolling for Autumn Term Ideal for boys & girls aged 4-16 of all abilities

MultiSports Guildford Tel: 0844 8009096 MultiSports Woking Tel: 0844 3350450 www.themultisportsgroup.co.uk

18 sports a year – professional coaches – all equipment provided Childcare vouchers accepted – Call today to book a place!

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Independent School Open Days

Please contact a school to see if you need to register for their open day event.

School

Open Day Date

Aldro School, Shackleford 01483 409020

Sat 27 Sept 11am-12.30pm. Boys 7-13 years.

Alton Convent School 01420 82070

Fri 17 Oct 9.30am-12pm. Mixed 6 months -11 yrs, Girls 11-18 yrs.

Amesbury School, Hindhead 01428 604322

Thurs 9 Oct. Mixed 2-13 years.

Barfield School, Runfold, Farnham 01252 782271

Sat 20 Sept 9.30-11.30am. Mixed 2-13 years.

Barrow Hills, Witley 01428 683639

Thurs 9 Oct, Mon 13 Oct 10am-12noon. Mixed 3-13 years.

Belmont Preparatory School Holmbury St Mary 01306 730852

Hoe Bridge School, Woking 01483 760018

Tues 30 Sept 9.30-11.30am. Mixed 2 ½-13 years.

ISL Surrey Woking 01483 750409 admissions@islsurrey.org

Every day is an Open Day at ISL Surrey. Booking essential. Mixed 2-16 years, increasing to age 18 by 2016.

Lanesborough School, Guildford 01483 880650

Sat 11 Oct 9.30-11.30am. Boys 3-13 years.

Longacre School, Shamley Green 01483 893225

Fri 3 Oct, Sat 4 Oct, Thurs 20 Nov 9.30am-12pm. Mixed 2 ½-11 years.

Lyndhurst School, Camberley 01276 22895

Sat 18 Oct 10am-12pm. Mixed 3-11 years.

Fri 19 Sept, Fri 17 Oct, Fri 7 Nov. Mixed 2-13 years.

Manor House School and Nursery, Bookham, Nr Leatherhead 01372 457077

Sat 18 Oct 10am. Girls 2-16 years. admissions@manorhouseschool.org

Coworth Flexlands School, Chobham 01276 855707

Thurs 13 Nov 9.30-11am. Boys 3-7 years, girls 3-11 years.

Moon Hall School, Holmbury St Mary 01306 731464

Please contact the school. Specialist school for dyslexic children.

Cranleigh Prep School, Cranleigh 01483 542051

Sat 20 Sept, Wed 15 Oct 9.45am. Mixed 7-13 years.

Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick  01403 822391

Sat 27 Sept, Thurs 2 Oct. 9.30am-12pm. Mixed 2-13 years.

Cranmore School, West Horsley 01483 280340

Fri 19 Sept, Sat 4 Oct. Boys 2 ½-13 years, Girls 2 ½-4 years.

Ripley Court, Ripley 01483 225217

Nursery & Pre-Prep Fri 19 Sept. Mixed 3-13 years.

Duke of Kent School, Ewhurst 01483 277313

Sat 11 Oct. Mixed 3-16 years.

Edgeborough, Frensham 01252 792495

Sat 4 Oct 10am-12pm. Mixed 2-13 years.

The Royal School Haslemere/Hindhead 01428 603052 Girls 6 wks-18 yrs, Boys 6 wks-11 years

Girls’ Senior School Sat 11 Oct 9.30am Boy’s Senior School Thurs 16 Oct 6pm Junior School Fri 17 Oct 9am

Farlington, Horsham 01403 254967

Sat 20 Sept 10am, Thurs 6 Nov 9.15am Boys 3-4, Girls 3-18 years.

Rydes Hill School, Guildford 01483 563160

Please contact the school. Boys 3-7 years, Girls 3-11 years.

Frensham Heights, Rowledge 01252 792561

Sat 20 Sept 9.30am-1pm. Mixed 3-18 years.

St Andrews School, Horsell 01483 760943

Sat 27 Sept 10am-12noon. Mixed 3-13 years.

Glenesk School, E Horsley 01483 282329

Please call the school. Mixed 2-7 years.

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

Prep School: Mon 15 Sept, Thurs 9 Oct, Fri 7 Nov 9.45am.

Greenfield School, Woking 01483 772525

Please call the school. Mixed 3-11 years.

St Edmund’s School, Hindhead 01428 609875

Sat 18 Oct 10am-12pm. Mixed 2-16 years.

Guildford High School, Guildford 01483 543853 Girls 4-18 years.

Junior School: Tues 9 Sept, Wed 24 Sept, Tues 18 Nov Senior School: Wed 10 Sept, Tues 23 Sept, Tues 7 Oct, Thurs 16 Oct, Thurs 13 Nov, Wed 3 Dec.

St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551

Tues 16 Sept, Thurs 20 Nov 10am11.30am, Sat 11 Oct 10am-12.30pm, Boys 2-7 years, Girls 2-11 years.

St Ives School, Haslemere 01428 643734

Fri 10 Oct, Sat 11 Oct 9.30am-12noon. Girls 2-11 years, Boys 2-4 years.

Halstead Prep School, Woking 01483 772682

Tues 7 Oct 9-11am, Sat 8 Nov 10am-12pm. Girls 3-11 years.

St Nicholas’ School, Fleet 01252 850121

Sat 8 Nov 10am-1pm. Boys 3-7 years, Girls 3-16 years.

Haslemere Prep School, Haslemere 01428 642350

Fri 10 Oct, Sat 11 Oct. Boys from the term they turn 3-13 years, Girls from the term they turn 3 up to 4 yrs.

St Teresa’s Effingham 01372 452 037

Sat 27 Sept 10am-12.30pm Girls 2-18 years.

Highfield and Brookham School Liphook 01428 728000 Mixed 3-13 years.

Brookham Pre-Prep & Nursery (ages 3-7) Mon 22 Sept 9.30-11.30am. Highfield Prep School (ages 8-13) Sat 20 Sept 9.30am-12pm.

Tormead School, Guildford 01483 796040 Girls 4-18 years.

Junior School Wed 17 Sept, Fri 10 Oct, Wed 5 Nov 9.15-11am. Senior School Wed 10 Sept, Tues 23 Sept, Mon 29 Sept, Fri 17 Oct, Tues 4 Nov 9.30-11.30am.

Edgeborough “Farnham’s Prep School”

Co-Educational Prep School for children aged 2-13. Weekly, Day and Flexi Boarding. Breakfast and After School Clubs with flexible pick up times. Excellent academic results.

Barfield Nursery “Outstanding” ISI Report 2013

OPEN DAY

SAT 4TH OCTOBER - 10am to12pm Edgeborough, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3AH www.edgeborough.co.uk Tel: 01252 792495

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St Nicholas’ School FLEET•HAMPSHIRE

CONFIDENT LEARNING Open Morning Saturday 8th November 10am-1pm

01252 850121 st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk For more information please contact the Registrar: registrar@st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk St Nicholas’ School, Redfields House, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire GU52 ORF Registered in England Reg. No. 872200 Reg. Charity No. 307341

exploring minds Junior School Open Mornings

Wednesday 17th September 9.15-11.00am Friday 10th October 9.15-11.00am Wednesday 5th November 9.15-11.00am

Senior School Open Mornings

Wednesday 10th September 9.30-11.30am Tuesday 23rd September 9.30-11.30am Monday 29th September 9.30-11.30am Friday 17th October 9.30-11.30am Tuesday 4th November 9.30-11.30am

To register for an Open Day, please call 01483 796040 or email registrar@tormeadschool.org.uk

Independent Day School for Girls 4-18 years Bursaries and Scholarships are available at 11+ and 16+. Tormead School, Cranley Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD Registered Charity No: 312057

www.tormeadschool.org.uk

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St Nicholas’ School

The International School of London (ISL) Surrey

St Nicholas’ is a highly successful and dynamic rural independent day school, educating girls from 3-16 years and boys from 3-7 years. Each pupil is valued as an individual and helped to achieve the highest possible standards in academic work, at the same time they are encouraged to participate in a varied aesthetic and physical education programme.

ISL Surrey is an award-winning, coeducational day school currently for students aged 2 to 16, expanding one grade level per year, reaching 12th grade in the academic year 2016-17.

The International School of London is the only school in the area, and one of the The school is particularly proud of their consistently outstanding results, with pupils few in the world, to offer an extensive, regularly achieving 100% pass rate in GCSE in seven or more subjects. Based in integrated languages programme, with beautiful rural Hampshire, St Nicholas’ has first class facilities that all pupils of all 19 languages currently taught from age ages can access, including a Performing 3. The school’s Middle Years Programme Arts Centre, a modern Art and offers secondary students an international Textile Centre and a full sized Sports curriculum alongside an iPad technology Hall, all are supported by up to date programme. technology. The next Open Day is on In the recent OFSTED inspection report, Saturday 8th November 10am - 1pm. ISL Surrey was commended for ‘the outstanding quality of its education’. The St Nicholas’ School, Redfields House, school is one of only 9 schools of over 1700 worldwide to achieve the highest level of Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, International Primary Curriculum accreditation in all nine criteria assessed. Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 0RF The school is situated on a 10.3-acre campus, with excellent facilities. Means-tested 01252 850 121 bursaries are available for qualified local students. Every day is an open day. To book headspa@st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk a visit call 01483 750409 or admissions@islsurrey.org. st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk

Manor House School

Haslemere Preparatory School

Guildford High Junior School

Manor House School is an independent through school for girls aged 2 to 16 years. They are a supportive and nurturing educational environment delivering strong academic performance in a smaller setting. The school has a unique atmosphere. This is due to many factors, including its size. Unlike so many larger schools, Manor House School makes the difference by being smaller. This means that they really do know all their girls individually and are able to recognize and develop each girl’s talents.

Haslemere Preparatory School is a thriving and friendly independent boys’ day school set in the heart of Haslemere. Within a caring, family atmosphere, boys are encouraged to embrace every learning opportunity. Modern values and small class sizes support the delivery of our dynamic and creative curriculum, which is based around four quadrants of learning: Academic, Sporting, Aesthetic and Community. Boys are encouraged to experience and achieve within every quadrant. This provides an ‘all round’ education which will ensure that the boys develop the skills required to prepare them for life as well as their next stage of education.

Proud of their strong academic results and, as a through school and a community of girls, their nurturing ethos is at the core of their success. Being in an all girls’ environment is a very important part of their ethos because they are able to focus on giving girls the self-confidence to become all they wish to be. They offer carefully managed progression from the Prep to the Junior department whilst providing challenges and developing independence in readiness for Senior School life. The next Open Morning is on Saturday 18th October at 10am.

Happy, confident children is what it is all about.

Guildford High Junior School is a happy, purposeful place where learning is fun and creative. Specialist teaching in subjects such as music, languages, art and science delivers a diverse and rich curriculum. Girls aged 4 to 11 benefit from superb facilities in the purpose built junior school and have natural progression to the senior school, which is located on the same site. Music, art and drama puts creativity at the heart of school life, while sport celebrates participation and enthusiasm alongside excellence. Exciting trips and educational visits open up a wealth of new experiences which foster confidence and a sense of independence. Inspectors have described how “children’s imaginations soar as they remain engrossed and focussed in exciting and purposeful play” in a Reception class lesson. Come along to a visitors’ morning to see these effective, enjoyable lessons taking place and to find out more about this outstanding junior school.

The school also has a lovely nursery which takes both boys and girls from the term that they turn 3 where children get to benefit from the school resources as well as experience Forest School, Specialist PE and ICT amongst other exciting activities Telephone: 01428 642350 www.haslemereprep.co.uk

Manor House School, Little Bookham, Leatherhead KT23 4EN 01483 457077 admissions@ manorhouseschool.org www.manorhouseschool.org

St. Andrew’s - developing potential for life

Amesbury is a “breath of fresh air” – (GSG 2013)

St. Andrew’s School, Woking, situated in the village of Horsell, is a thriving coeducational independent day school for children aged 3 - 13 years. With individual attention and specialist teachers in all areas of the curriculum, the children are able to reach their full potential in a happy, caring and supportive environment.

“Parents in search of an education which will deliver confident children who see their futures in terms of unlimited options rather than curtailed ambitions....would be well advised to pay a visit.” (Good Schools Guide 2013).

Educating the whole child is central to their ethos and, whilst academic standards are high, there are also real opportunities to develop skills in art, music and sport together with a fantastic programme of after school activities. The excellent on site facilities include an all-weather sports surface and swimming pool. To find out more hear it from the St. Andrew’s pupils themselves on a personal guided tour of the school at their next open morning. See their advertisement on page 23 for details or visit: www.st-andrews.woking.sch.uk. St. Andrew’s (Woking) School Trust, Church Hill House, Wilson Way, Horsell Surrey GU21 4QW Email: admin@st-andrews.woking.sch.uk.

Guildford High School London Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1SJ T: 01483 543 853 E: Guildford-Admissions@guildfordhigh.co.uk W: www.guildfordhigh.surrey.sch.uk

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Amesbury is the only co-educational Prep school in the Hindhead/Haslemere area. Founded in 1870 the school prides itself on sending children to the best senior schools in the country at both 11+ and 13+. Amesbury is a family school, keen for siblings to study together. (Entry is based on registration.) There is no Saturday school, Prep can be done at school and Pre-Nursery and Nursery operate 47 weeks of the year with early drop-off/late pickups. Amesbury offers a unique and distinctive ethos; a rigorous learning environment, but one which is relaxed and good humoured, competitive yet civilised, self-confident but without arrogance. If there is such a thing as a typical Amesburian, he or she is well rounded, interesting and very much their own person: an individual within a system, rather than a clone because of it. Open Morning 9 October 2014. Contact Liz Wright on 01428 604322.

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Day, full & weekly boarding GSA School 900 girls 4-18 years Founded 1885

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Longacre School ISI February 2014 ‘Outstanding’

St Catherine’s Prep School

Set in the beautiful countryside of the Surrey Hills, Longacre succeeded in gaining planning permission for a multi- purpose hall to be constructed on its 9 ½ acre wooded site.

Situated in the village of Bramley just 3 miles south of Guildford, St Catherine’s enjoys extensive grounds, with views over the Surrey Hills.

Longacre is a co-educational day school from 2 ½ to 11 years. As a nurturing community, with average class sizes of 14, the school motto of “A Happy Heart Goes All The Way” is as true today as ever. In its most recent ISI Inspection reference was made to the school’s implementation of BLP. Building Learning Power encourages children to be resourceful, imaginative, logical, collaborative, inquisitive. Mrs Bracewell, Headmistress, commented “I am proud that we have been deemed as ‘Outstanding’ in our Early Years provision again and ‘the quality of the pupils’ achievement and learning is excellent’. The Form VI pupils enjoyed outstanding Common Entrance results with a record number of scholarships awarded”. Longacre School, Shamley Green, Guildford www.longacre.surrey.sch.uk 01483 893225.

Girls in the Prep School benefit immeasurably from being an integral part of St Catherine’s School which has a large day and boarding community from age 11. St Catherine’s has always prided itself on its outstanding pastoral care which informs every interaction within the Prep School. The relationships which are built between the girls and their teachers are key to the success, both academic and personal, of the girls. The school encourages a love of learning and cultivates creativity through dance, music and art. The wealth of sporting opportunities available allows girls to achieve at the highest level. The concluding remark in the school’s most recent ISI report perhaps sums up best the ethos and success of the school: ‘Educational provision, in the full sense of these words, is outstanding.’ www.stcatherines.info 01483 899665.

Highfield & Brookham Schools

Glenesk School

St Ives School

Highfield & Brookham Schools are charming country Prep and Pre Prep boarding and day schools set in sumptuous 175 acre grounds on the Hampshire/Surrey/Sussex borders.

Glenesk is a unique Pre-Preparatory School preparing children for entry to all Surrey Preparatory Schools. They have a fine record of academic success with a curriculum covering both the Early Years Foundation stage and KS1. At their last SIS Inspection in March 2014 they were delighted to receive ‘Outstanding in all Areas’. They also offer a full Creative Arts & Sports programme, Early Morning and After School Clubs.

Happy children make the best learners and at St Ives School Haslemere they aim to foster a love of learning, nurture curiosity and help girls see the world from a wider perspective. Small class sizes, specialist teachers, including dedicated SENCO support, ensure that every child is able to reach their full potential.

The facilities are enviable, including extensive sports pitches, an indoor swimming pool, new science labs, a music school and an art school. Highfield enjoys outstanding academic success and has been preparing pupils for the top education establishments in England for more than a century. They have a flawless track record for securing every child’s place at their first choice senior school, and an excellent Scholarship success rate. www.highfieldschool.org.uk.

Life at Glenesk is fun! They are very proud of their school and you are most welcome to come and visit them – please call Judith Kadhim, the Registrar on 01483 282329 for an appointment.

St Ives is a truly independent, non-selective preparatory school and prides itself on the broad range of senior schools it feeds locally and beyond. For further information telephone 01428 643734.

Glenesk School, East Horsley, KT24 6NS www.gleneskschool.co.uk.

The Royal School

St Hilary’s School

Five fun facts about The Royal School: 1. The school is GROWING – they have a Daycare, Nursery, Junior School, Girls’ Senior School, Boys’ Senior School and a Sixth Form. 2. They are the only DIAMOND SCHOOL in Surrey teaching boys and girls separately with educational visits, offsite activities and clubs for all. 3. Since 2005 they have been in the TOP 3% of schools across the UK for improving students’ predicted GCSE results by at least one whole grade. 4. They actively support a number of pupils who REPRESENT COUNTY/REGION, the choirs PERFORM NATIONALLY and they have strong links with theatres which allows their pupils to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 5. They have an observatory, a recording studio, an international standard lacrosse pitch, a cricket pitch under construction, a ‘Juniors’ rugby pitch, three performance areas and an outdoor classroom, all in over 50 acres of sports pitch, recreational areas and woodland. www.royal-school.org.

Situated in the heart of Godalming, St Hilary’s prides itself in providing an outstanding all round education, equipping pupils not only with strong academic standards but also the essential qualities and skills required beyond their time at the school. Indeed, each pupil’s individual talents and strengths are recognised and utilised ensuring all reach their full potential, in a vibrant, busy yet nurturing environment. Specialist teaching is introduced at an early age and the school is proud of the range of scholarships it secures annually. Extensive grounds and facilities provide infinite opportunities for learning and classrooms are well resourced and welcoming. Small class sizes encourage independent learning, informed risk taking and thinking ‘out of the box’. Ultimately St Hilary’s strive to ensure that all pupils develop a real thirst for learning. St Hilary’s next Open Day is on Tues 16th Sept from 10-11.30am. Holloway Hill, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1RZ www.sthilarysschool.com 01483 416551 registrar@sthilarysschool.com

Independent Schools Feature How to create a healthy dialogue with your school or nursery By Hannah Hunter

esearch shows that the better your relationship with your child’s school, the more they will enjoy learning and do well. However it’s often impossible to know what really goes on at school – children are not very forthcoming when it comes to recounting their day. If they do raise any issues, or if you sense something is amiss, it can be difficult to know how to broach the subject with school.

For more information and to make an appointment please contact l.wright@amesburyschool.co.uk

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As both a parent and a primary teacher, I know how hard it can be to strike the right balance. If you’re meeting a teacher outside of parents’ evening or class surgeries, it’s because there is a problem. These meetings can easily become tense, with both ‘sides’ on the defensive.

Here are a few tips for successful communication: Assume the best of your child’s teacher

They are trained professionals who understand the curriculum and child development. They ultimately want the same as you – a happy child who is learning.

Let teachers know if there are problems at home www.sthilarysschool.com • registrar@sthilarysschool.com 01483 416551 • Holloway Hill, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1RZ

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You don’t have to go into graphic detail, just tell them if something’s happened which may affect your child’s behaviour.

Please don’t assume that your child always tells the truth!

After all, teachers don’t automatically believe what your child tells them about home.

Remain calm and neutral “Little Johnny came home rather upset about xxx, I wondered what your take on it is…”, rather than “Why did you shout at Little Johnny like that?”

Mediation Come along to one of our Junior School Visitors’ Mornings to find out more about Guildford High Junior School, for girls aged 4 to 11. Tuesday 9th September | Wednesday 24th September | Tuesday 18th November We look forward to welcoming you to school! Get in touch at guildford-admissions@guildfordhigh.co.uk or call us on 01483 543 853 www.guildfordhigh.surrey.sch.uk

If you have issues with a teacher’s conduct, and feel upset or angry, it’s best that an additional member of staff is present.

Remember that teachers are human They sometimes make mistakes, so try to forgive them for it.

Talk to the teacher first Even negative feedback is appreciated. Going directly to the head is a bit like them phoning your boss whenever your child misbehaves!

Helping out in school

Get an insight into how things are run and improve your relationship with the school by volunteering.

Parent Helper

Helping out in class can be fun and rewarding. Research shows that having a parent who volunteers improves a child’s experience of school. Organise a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check - you can then volunteer regularly or as a one-off.

School Trips

If you’ve had the DBS check, this one is great for ingratiating yourself. On what is invariably a stressful day, a responsible parent helping out can be a lifesaver!

Use your Expertise

Maybe there’s a school club that would fit your skill set or interests. If not, you could talk to the class or even do an assembly. One volcanologist parent at my son’s school did a legendary presentation including exploding volcanoes.

Join the PTA

Fostering closer home-school links, the PTA usually organise the school’s fundraising projects, from fetes to family quiz nights. Run by committee, they may include ‘class reps’ who pass on information from other parents in the class.

School Governors

Comprising parent governors and other community members, this group of elected volunteers helps to make management decisions, such as running buildings and budgets, supporting staff and setting discipline standards. It can be time-consuming, particularly if the school’s results are getting worse or it’s going through a big change like appointing a new head teacher, or joining with another school.

Parent Council member

Some schools have a Parent council, where parents meet to share ideas that are fed back to the school governors. This is great if you’re too busy to commit to PTA or Governors, but want to have an input.

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Barfield EYFS is “Outstanding”! Barfield School’s EYFS department is delighted to have been awarded the accolade of “Outstanding” in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). The inspectors found the department to be performing at a very high standard across the board, with a “highly skilled and dynamic” team of staff. Barfield is a co-educational school for children between 2-13 years old, set in 12 acres of beautiful grounds, one mile east of Farnham. The nursery is newly refurbished and has airy rooms which are light, uncluttered and conducive to learning. Barfield pupils receive a broad educational experience, with quality academic teaching in an excellent pastoral setting. Scholarships are offered in Year 3 and Year 7 with awards of up to 50% to those with talents in academia, art, music and sport. Barfield children are often outside: they regularly attend forest schools and have access to low ropes courses and adventures from Three Peaks. Sport is an important aspect of Barfield life. The indoor pool allows them to swim all year, right from age two, so standards are high. The next open day is on Saturday 20th September 2014. Barfield School, Guildford Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1PB 01252 782271 admin@barfieldschool.com www.barfieldschool.com

Barrow Hills School replace pencils with digital S pens Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Barrow Hills School have partnered to form a revolution in teaching. Pupils and teachers have been equipped with the latest Samsung Galaxy Note Pro and 10.1 devices and digital S-pens, which connect to Samsung Wi-Fi connected classrooms and work is shared on large 60-inch interactive touch-screen displays that have been installed at the front of each classroom. A Virtual Learning Environment, accessible via the cloud, provides access to a range of documents, allowing teachers to set and mark digital homework. This technology makes lesson preparation and marking much quicker, meaning less time on administration and more time in the class room. From the pupils’ perspective, the Samsung Galaxy Notes are the focal point of the connected school: they provide an all-in-one journal, exercise book, text book, creative pad for design and art, a calculator, a research tool and more. The Galaxy Note’s S-pen also allows pupils to correct work digitally, from making corrections to writing exercises to cropping and editing art work and designs. Barrow Hills School, Witley 01428 683639.

Tormead Junior School - Where learning is fun

Edgeborough School

Tormead is an academically selective independent day school for girls aged 4 to 11.

Edgeborough, situated in 50 acres of beautiful grounds, offers co-educational education for children (2-13 yrs). The Nursery was awarded ‘Outstanding’ in its recent ISI Inspection with top marks achieved in a whole series of aspects across the school.

The academic pace offers stimulus and challenge, but is combined with an excellent range of extra-curricular activities enabling Tormead to offer a broad but balanced, stimulating and progressive education, all underpinned by an emphasis on the pastoral care of the pupils allowing them to carefully monitor the progress and welfare of every girl.

Changes to the length of the school day have led to greater flexibility for pupils and parents. With a Breakfast Club and after school activities, the children have a wide variety of voluntary options to choose from. Years 3-8 have flexible pick up times from 4.20-7.30pm. Pupils go on to a wide range of top Independent Schools. Scholarships are frequently awarded, in the last two years sixty leavers have gained thirty awards between them.

They value individuality, celebrate diversity and encourage girls to be themselves. They are proud of their ethos of encouraging each pupil to develop her talents to the full.

The most recent ISI report (May 2011) reported that the Early Years provision was outstanding and that the girls made excellent progress in all areas of the curriculum, particularly their social and emotional development. Tormead welcomes you to visit them at the next Open Day or call the Registrar, Cherry Scott on 01483 796040 for more information.

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The strong boarding community gives the school its family atmosphere with flexi boarding available. Facilities include a swimming pool, golf course, floodlit all-weather courts, fully equipped theatre, dance studio and sports hall. 01252 79249. www.edgeborough.co.uk.

Tips on Choosing an Independent School Firstly, try and visit the school on a normal day as well as an open day, especially if the open day is on a Saturday and the children aren’t in class. Do you want a single sex or a mixed school? For both sides of the debate see www.familiessurreywest.co.uk/choosingaschool. Look at the facilities, but remember that the teachers are the most important part of a school so make sure you see lessons in progress and ask about staff turnover - some movement is healthy, bringing fresh ideas: too much indicates dissatisfaction and can be disrupting. Do you want a school that goes all the way through to GCSEs and A-Levels/International Baccalaureate, or would you like your child to go to a prep school that doesn’t have a senior school? Which schools/ universities do children go on to? Remember to do the journey in the morning rush hour to see how long it takes when considering a school a bit further from home. Does the school offer any bursaries or scholarships? When you visit, look at the pupils in the final year or two, as these are the product of the school. If you are shown round by a pupil, ask them lots of questions as you will often get an honest answer - such as “what one thing could the school improve?”. Does the school have an active PTA, and what sort of social activities does it organise?

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What extra curricular activities are offered - are they at lunchtime or after school? If you are a working parent ask about wrap around care and how flexible this is, can you book into after school care the week or day before? Do they run a holiday camp in the school holidays and what hours does it run? What is the communication like with parents, it’s important you know who to talk to if you have a problem or concern. Who is responsible for pastoral care? What are the class sizes, are children streamed and at what age and in what subjects? At the top end of the school are they taught by subject specialists? How do they treat/identify special needs children on both ends of the spectrum? Enquire about the extra help available for children who are above or below average in a particular subject. Has the ‘Jamie Oliver effect’ reached the lunch menu? Look for a sample menu and ask pupils what they think of the school food. Listen to the Head’s address if there is one and talk to him or her too. A good school will have an inspiring, enthusiastic and committed headteacher, supported by a loyal and united management team. Remember to visit schools early, as some can get booked up.

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The Royal School Girls’ Senior School Open Morning (Haslemere) Saturday 11th October 9.30am

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Boys’ Senior School Open Evening (Hindhead) Thursday 16th October 6.00pm

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Open Mornings Friday 10th & Saturday 11th October 2014 9.30am - 12.00pm Every day is an open day. Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2ES

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OPEN MORNING Saturday 18th October – 10.00am Please contact us to reserve a place An independent day school for girls aged 2–16 Manor House School, Manor House Lane, Little Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey KT23 4EN

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We took every care preparing these entries but sometimes events are cancelled or times changed. Please double check event with organiser to avoid disappointment.

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Sunday 7 September

The Giant Electronic Art Show The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Open Tues-Sat 10.30am-5pm and Sun 11am-5pm. Closed on Mondays and Bank Holidays. Digital and interactive artworks by artists who explore sound and image and encourage audience participation in their work. Come and play on Will Nash’s ‘Noisy’ ping pong table, explore 3D Printing and find out about Raspberry Pi. Suggested donation £2.

Donkey Day Out The Rural Life Centre Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham 01252 795571 The Donkey Breed Society returns with their gentle beasts of burden demonstrating how they have served mankind throughout history. Farnham Beekeepers will also be holding their annual honey show in the museum’s village hall. 10am-5pm.

Saturday 6 September Perfect Picnic Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 For ages 5-11. Design your perfect picnic and make a sandwich using the museum’s ingredients. Not suitable for children with food allergies. Booking advised. 10.30am-12noon. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Wild Club, Sayers Croft Trust Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst, 01483 275 990 Maze games and Blindfold Trail. Free drop in club for parents and children 5 years or younger. 10am-12pm.

Cranleigh and District Young Farmers’ Horse Show & Gymkhana Rooks Hill Farm, Bramley GU5 0LX Horse show entries £6 per class, Gymkhana from £2. Spectators welcome for free from 9am. Refreshments available all day. Enquiries and entry forms: 01483 272715. Donkey Derby, Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham, Dorking RH5 6BD www.leatherheadlions.org.uk A family fun day raising funds for local charities. Including bouncy castle, live bands, donkey rides, stalls and games. 11am-5pm. Free entry to house and gardens. Live Local Love Winkworth 5 Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Road, Godalming GU8 4AD 01483 208477 Come and explore the National Trust’s only arboretum for FREE with their 5th annual

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Maisie Goes to the Museum Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Enjoy this story and see how Haslemere Museum differs from the museum Maisie visits. For under 5s with an adult. 10.30-11.30am. Adult £1, child £2, no booking needed. community day packed full of events. Live music, falconry displays, archery, wood carving, face painting, crafts, family activities and much more. 11am−4pm. Running Day The Great Cockcrow Railway Hardwick Ln, Lyne, Chertsey KT16 0AD 01932 565474 Miniature train rides for age 2+ from 1.30-5pm. Booking office closes 4.45pm. Running Day, Mizens Railway Barrs Lane, Knaphill, Woking Miniature train rides for ages 1+. 2-5pm. Running Day Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Road, Frimley Green Miniature trains will be running. 11am-5pm. Single ride £1.

Tuesday 9 September Storytelling for under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Stories and hands-on creative fun. For under 5s with an adult. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at Reception from 10.30am on the day. 11-11.40am. Suggested donation £2. Toddler Tuesdays - Last of the Summer Sunshine Catchers Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Fun craft session for the under 5s. No need to book. 10.30am-12pm. Suggested donation 50p.

27TH - 28TH SEPTEMBER Come and meet Wallace & Gromit at various intervals each day! Ride the steam trains and find out more about the railway's cracking gadgets and gismos!

Toddler Day - Dinosaurs The Look Out Discovery Centre Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell 01344 354400 In addition to the hands-on science and nature exhibition there are special activities just for toddlers including art and craft, play dough, face or hand painting and story telling. On toddler days buy one drink and get another free to the same value. £6.65 per parent and toddler and £1.50 for an extra child.

Wed 10 September Toddler Day - Dinosaurs The Look Out Discovery Centre See listing on 9 September.

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Heritage Open Days Experience local history, architecture and culture. Many buildings open especially for Heritage Day and many that usually charge for entry offer free entry. See www. heritageopendays.org.uk for details.

Saturday 13 September A Touch of History Trinity Centre Holy Trinity Churchyard, off The High St, Guildford www.heritageopendays.org.uk A special exhibition to mark the centenary of the First World War. Family activity area for accompanied children (any age) with quizzes, costumes, 1914 toy box and art activities. There are also bookable hands-on activity sessions for accompanied children aged 7-12 to examine some genuine artefacts from the Great War. To book these call the TIC on 01483 444333 or email: tic@guildford.gov.uk. Exhibition and workshops are free. 10am-5pm. Finding Farnham Open Day Museum of Farnham Willmer House, 38 West St, Farnham 01252 71509 Free entry. Discover what was unearthed in this year’s Farnham Community Dig. There will be a variety of different living history displays and hands on activities led by experts. Suitable for adults and families. 10am-4pm. Forever Young Family Crafts Sand Art & Sun Catchers The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Sprinkle, peel and shake to create your own unique sand picture, and use glass pens to paint a stunning bright, stained glass-style sun catcher for your window. For ages 3+ with an adult. Booking advised. 10.30am-12.30pm. £3 per person. Heritage Open Day Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford GU4 7RT 01483 222482 Enjoy free entry to Hatchlands Park courtyard and parkland for Heritage Open Day. Have a Go Archery available from 11am-4pm (£2 for 6 arrows). 11am-5.30pm. Heritage Open Day Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham, Dorking RH5 6BD Free entry. 11am-5pm. Heritage Open Days Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford GU3 1DQ 01483 810235 Free tours and activities all day. Take curator led tours of the gallery and see archival material rarely on display. At 11am and 2pm there will be special Mini Curators events for children.

What’s On Diary Heritage Open Days and Love Architecture 2014, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 10.30am-5pm. Suggested donation £2. Selfguided family trail linking The Lightbox and WWF Living Planet Centre. Pick up a trail at either The Lightbox or Living Planet Centre Receptions. Suitable for ages 4+ with an adult. There is also an object handling session with artefacts from The Lightbox’s History Collection. The object handling drop-in session is for ages 4+ with an adult from 10.30am12.30pm and 2-4pm. Overnight Survival Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham 01420 23666 Build a shelter and sleep in it overnight. For ages 10+. Each child must be accompanied by an adult, minimum ratio 1 adult to 2 children. Prepare and cook your own meal and learn some outdoor survival techniques with an expert. This is a very exciting opportunity for both adults and children to learn some survival skills and experience the forest at night. Adults have the option to sleep in tents. Please call for full details. 3pm Saturday – approx. 10am Sunday. Booking essential. £35 per child, £15 per accompanying adult. Pop-Up Craft for Families Farnham Maltings Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 Families are invited to join in a Heritage Open Days event ‘building craft together in the community’. An opportunity to participate in art and craft activity together as a family. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Open to all ages and abilities. Free. 1.30-4.30pm. Ultimate Den Building Pond Car Park, Old Lane, Ockham KT11 1NA www.surreywildlifetrust.org Join SWT Ranger Gemma for a fun morning of making dens in the woods. Please book on 07970 094416 or gemma.hayes@surreywt.org. uk. 10am-1pm. Adult £2, child £1.

Sat 13 Sept – Sun 4 Jan 2015 Starlab, The Look Out Discovery Centre Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell 01344 354400 A choice of two amazing journeys through space in the inflatable planetarium. Shows only run at weekends and Bracknell school holidays. Space Stories, 11am, 12 noon and 3.15pm (aimed at 3-7 year olds) and Exploring the Solar System, 2pm (aimed at 7+), subject to minimum numbers.

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Hampshire Country Sports Day Tichborne Park Nr Alresford, Hampshire SO24 www.hampshirecountrysportsday.co.uk From 9.30am. A fun packed celebration of country pursuits, with great displays and competitions throughout the day. Pony Magic, Clandon Park West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7RQ 01483 222482 Pony rides for children. A magical experience with beautiful, safe ponies and experienced handlers. Children will be led along a 3-5 minute ride, suitable for 2-11 year olds. 12-4pm. Admission + £2.50 per ride. Heritage Open Days Watts Gallery See listing on Sat 13 September.

Friday 19 September Painting for under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Dress for mess and have fun painting. Please pre-book. For under 5s with an adult. 1111.45am. Child £3, accompanying adult free.

Saturday 20 September Birds of Prey Day Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 10.30am-4.30pm. An opportunity to see and learn more about these magnificent birds, with two flying displays. WWI Re-enactment Day, Abbey Field Chertsey 01932 565 764 Free drop-in event from 10am-4pm. Take Action Volunteers Sayers Croft Trust Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst GU6 7SS 01483 275 990 Drop in to help preserve the nature reserve with fun conservation tasks for all ages and abilities. 1.30-4pm.

Free Activity Day Runway’s End Outdoor Centre Laffan’s Road, Aldershot, GU11 2RE www.hants.gov.uk/runwaysend Free open day to encourage people of all ages to ‘try it, love it, do it!’, with a myriad of different sports activities to try. Runway’s End will be providing 1-hour sessions with expert instructors in archery, air rifle shooting, caving, climbing, high and low rope courses. Canoeing and kayaking will be provided by one of the local canoe clubs on the day. To book your free activity, contact Runway’s End on 01252 344421. There will be boat rides, Zumba, wakeboarding, bike repair, cycling, mountain biking, orienteering, volleyball and golf – and much more! Under-fives can enjoy children’s activities, and there will be refreshments and a BBQ. Some sports activities will be accessible for those with disabilities, including archery, shooting, climbing and boat rides. 10am-4pm. Free.

Sunday 21 September Fungi Foray, Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Road, Godalming 01483 208477 Join expert Sara Shepley for a seasonal Fungi Foray and learn how to identify many different types of fungi. Please pre-book. 1-3pm. Admission + Adult £8, child £4. Running Day The Great Cockcrow Railway See listing on Sun 7 Sept. Aviation Day, Brooklands Museum Brooklands Rd, Weybridge KT13 0QN 01932 857381 On site will be many aviation clubs and organisations, family activities and flying displays. Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on Sunday 7 September. Public Open Afternoon - Charity Day Guildford Model Engineering Society London Rd, Guildford, GU1 1TU www.gmes.org.uk Train rides are available on both the ground level and raised tracks. 2-5pm. Tickets are 80p each or £2 for three.

Monday 22 September Outdoor Adventure, Silent Pool Shere Rd, Albury, Guildford GU5 9BW www.actoneadventures.co.uk Toddler friendly nature walk and craft activity. Booking essential on 07956 182 488 or email joanne@ actoneadventures.co.uk. £3.50 per family.

Sunday 14 September Running Day, The Great Cockcrow Railway See listing on Sunday 7 September. Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on Sunday 7 September.

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What’s On Diary Tuesday 23 September Storytelling for under 5s The Lightbox See listing on Tues 9 Sept.

Friday 26 September Three Little Pigs Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High Street, Haslemere 01428 642112 Make puppets and/or houses to act out this popular children’s story. For under 5s with an adult. 1.30-2.30pm. Adult £1, child £2, no booking needed.

Saturday 27 September Wallace and Gromit The Watercress Line www.watercressline.co.uk Come and join Wallace and Gromit for a Grand Day! Catch the BIG steam trains to Alresford where Wallace and Gromit will be making appearances at various intervals on each day and where you will find activities for younger children. Find out more about the weird and wonderful gadgets and gismos used around the railway everyday, in the loco shed viewing gallery at Ropley Station. At 12noon take a guided family tour around the loco yard at Ropley station and get up close to the locos! Adult £17, child (2-16) £9, child under 2 FREE, Family (2+2) £43 (1 child effectively travels for FREE). Advance tickets include all booking fees and tickets cost the same on the day. Farnham Food Festival Castle St, Farnham 10am-4pm. Live music, foodthemed stalls and a live cookery demonstration will be the focus of the entertainment. Local chefs will demonstrate their expertise - learn some top tips to impress family and friends! Children’s Saturday Craft Sessions - Pinhole Cameras Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley, GU15 3HD 01276 707284 Make and use your own pinhole camera. Drop-in from 10.30am-12pm. £2.50. Haslemere Food Festival Lion Green Lion Lane, Haslemere, GU27 1LL www.haslemere.com/foodfestival Haslemere will play host to a one day celebration of all things food and drink; a chance to experience the best the region has to offer! 2014 will see the launch of Haslemere’s Food Market located on Lion Green, featuring top quality regional food and drink producers. The day will also feature a packed programme of food demonstrations, talks and tastings including a school cookery competition involving local schools and much more! 10am-4pm.

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Wey River Festival Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford, GU1 4RR 01483 561389 Illuminated pageant, Mikron Theatre Company, children’s craft activities, the Portable Pottery Company and many other sands. From 11am.

Sunday 28 September Celebrate the Harvest Shalford Mill Shalford, Guildford GU4 8BS 01483 561389 Making corn favours and dollies, and traditional songs with Guildford Vox community choir. 11am-4.30pm. £1.50 for activities. Wallace and Gromit The Watercress Line See listing on Sat 27 September. Running Day The Great Cockcrow Railway See listing on Sunday 7 September. Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on Sunday 7 September. Harvest Home The Rural Life Centre Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham GU10 2DL 01252 795571 A special day to mark the end of the farming year plus family fun. Adult £8.50, child £6, family £26. Surrey Ploughing Match & Country Fair, Loseley Park Guildford GU3 1HS www.surreycountyshow.co.uk A great day out for the family, combining entertainment, food and fun with the opportunity to see first hand the many aspects of country life and farming. 9am-5pm. In advance: Adult £7.50, child £4.50, family £22. On the day: Adult £10, child £5, family £27.

Fri 3 Oct - 31 Jan 2015 Gruffalo’s Child Activity Trail Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham, GU10 4LS 01420 23666 Fun activity trail based on the Gruffalo’s Child with exciting activities along the way.

Regal Robes Family Fun Event Hersham Village Hall Queens Rd, Hersham KT12 5LT Run by Elmbridge Museum. 2-4.30pm. No booking, first come first served basis. Children must be with an adult. £1.50 per child. Try on a variety of regal robes from the past. You can have your picture taken for an extra £3 and then make your own photo frame. Food Festival Cranleigh Arts Centre 1 High St, Cranleigh 01483 278000 The best of local food and drink. 10am-4.30pm. £1. Overnight Survival Alice Holt Forest See listing on Sat 13 September. Stick with Nature Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 For ages 5-11. Find out about artist Andy Goldsworthy and then make your own ephemeral artwork using natural materials capturing the work with photography. Booking advised. 10.30am-12noon. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Surrey Hills Wood Fair Birtley House Estate Bramley, Guildford GU5 0LE www.surreyhillswoodfair.co.uk Looking for a great day out to entertain the family? Why not try the Surrey Hills Wood Fair this autumn at Birtley House, 5 miles south of Guildford. A fantastic day out for all the family in a stunning Surrey Hills woodland setting, the Wood Fair is FREE for children under 12 years. There are a variety of activities including: coppice crafts and wood products, trade stands, local produce, horse & wagon rides, bug hunts, wide range of catering and beer tent, children’s activities including tree climbing and zip wire and animal attractions. Dogs on leads welcome and parking is free. 10am-5pm. On the day: Adult £7.50. Advance tickets on-line £7.

Bird of Prey Displays RHS Garden Wisley See listing on Saturday 4 October. Harvest Home, Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford, GU1 4RR 01483 561389 Apple-pressing and autumnal crafts, Imbhams Farm Granary and Claire the potter. 11am-4pm, bonfire at 4pm. Admission + £2.50 for children’s activities. £1 for bonfire baked potatoes. Running Day, Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway See 7 Sept. Running Day, The Great Cockcrow Railway See 7 Sept.

Tuesday 7 October Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox See listing on Tuesday 9 September.

Friday 10 October Lovely Leaves Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Turn some lovely leaves into colourful autumnal pictures. For under 5s with an adult. 10.3011.30am. Adult £1, child £2, no booking needed.

Saturday 11 October The Big Draw, Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford GU3 1DQ 01483 810235 Step back in time to take a traditional drawing class at easels with G.F. Watts as your instructor, plus lots of drawing games. No booking needed. 11am4pm. Included in admission. Forever Young Family Crafts Halloween Candle Holders The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot GU11 3JD 01252 330040 Pumpkins, gargoyles and things that go bump in the night… let your imagination run wild when creating your creepy candle holder out of clay. It will be fired and glazed for you to collect before Halloween. For ages 3+ with an adult. Booking advised. 10.30am12.30pm. £3 per person.

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The Big Draw – It’s Our World Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 A chance for the whole family to explore their artistic nature using Surrey Hills Wood Fair a range of materials, drawing inspiration from the world around us Wild Club - Gruffalo Adventure and from the extensive collections Sayers Croft Trust and grounds. Free. 12.30pm-3pm. Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst GU6 7SS 01483 275 990 Free drop in club Bird of Prey Displays for parents and children 5 years or RHS Garden Wisley younger. 10am-12pm. Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 A great weekend for discovering Sunday 5 October all about birds of prey. See these Surrey Hills Wood Fair magnificent birds up close, with Birtley House Estate agility displays at 11am and 2pm on See listing on Saturday 4 October. the Seven Acres Lawn.

Running Day, The Great Cockcrow Railway See 7 Sept. Campfire and Conkers Denbies Hillside Ranmore Common Rd, near Dorking 01372 220644 10am-12noon. Help Ranger Rob to light a bonfire and hunt for the glossiest conkers. Adult £4, child £6. Please pre-book.

Tuesday 14 October Toddler Tuesdays - Stamptastic! Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Fun craft session for the under 5s. No need to book. 10.30am-12pm. Suggested donation 50p.

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Toddler Day - Cats and Dogs The Look Out Discovery Centre Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell 01344 354400 In addition to the hands-on science and nature exhibition there are special activities just for toddlers including art and craft, play dough, face or hand painting and story telling. On toddler days buy one drink and get another free to the same value. £6.65 per parent and toddler and £1.50 for an extra child.

Fungi Foray Winkworth Arboretum See listing on Sunday 21 September.

Chessington Howl’o’ween Chessington World of Adventures Leatherhead Rd, Chessington Spooky family fun, rides in the dark, Zoo and SEA LIFE centre and spinetingling Halloween attractions.

Wednesday 15 October Toddler Day - Cats and Dogs The Look Out Discovery Centre See listing on 14 October.

Friday 17 October Painting for under 5s The Lightbox See Friday 19 Sept.

Saturday 18 October Interested in Fungi? Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Join Sara Shepley and Peter Herring to learn a little more about fungi. Feel free to bring along your own specimens and they will do their best to identify them. 10.30am-1pm. Admission by donation, no booking. Take Action Volunteers Sayers Croft Trust See listing on Sat 20 Sept.

Running Day The Great Cockcrow Railway See listing on Sun 7 Sept. Oktoberfest, Mizens Railway Barrs Lane, Knaphill GU21 2JW A splendid gathering of vintage organs, side shows, stalls and more plus miniature train rides for ages 1+. A site entry fee is charged. 12-5pm. Public Open Afternoon Guildford Model Engineering Society London Rd, Guildford, GU1 1TU Train rides are available on both the ground level and raised tracks. 2-5pm. Tickets: 80p each or 3 for £2.

Tuesday 21 October Storytelling for under 5s The Lightbox See Tues 9 Sept.

Friday 24 October Pattern, Print, Paint Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Print with natural objects to make a giant picture. For under 5s with an adult. 1.30-2.30pm. Adult £1, child £2, no booking needed.

Saturday 25 October Family Fun Afternoon The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Make a colourful spinning top in the drop-in workshop (for ages 4+ with an adult - drop in anytime from 1.304.30pm), be transformed by expert face painters and visit the interactive exhibition ‘The Giant Electronic Art Show’ to explore digital art and play ping-pong on the ‘Noisy Table’. 125pm. Suggested donation £2. G Live Family Day, G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 Lots of free activities based around English Folk Art, Family day promises to get children, parents and friends being creative and having fun. As well as a ticketed performance of The Magic Porridge Pot, there will be family folk song singing, a willow basket making workshop, drawing, a treasure hunt and a fun family photo booth. 10am-2pm. Free (except The Magic Porridge Pot).

Hallo’welly’ween Wellington Country Park Odiham Rd, Riseley, Berkshire, RG7 1SP 01189 326 444 12-4pm. The park has been made spooky with shows, decorations, scavenger hunt, train rides and more. 3 Shows a day plus crafts all under the shelter of marquees which includes pumpkin carving, cookie decorating and more! Included in admission (small extra charge for pumpkin carving). See www.wellington-country-park. co.uk for details. School Holiday Activities Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Half Term Halloween Fun and Crafts. Free (donations appreciated) Drop-in from 11am-4.30pm.

Sat 25 Oct - Sun 2 Nov Halloween Festival Marwell Wildlife Thompsons Lane, Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1JH 01962 777407 Get ready to be spooked...enjoy a trip on the ghoulish ghost train, design a pumpkin for carving and watch the animals explore and eat their pumpkin treats. Halloween Happy Hauntings Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, W Sussex, RH14 0EG 01403 700063 Witches and Wizards, Vampires

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dressed in Halloween costume. Small charge for activities. Please check website for details. and Lizards, and owls that go hoot in the night. Scary tales and slimey snails, and ghosts that give you a fright! It’s all happening at Fishers this hair-raising half term for the ‘Halloween Happy Hauntings’! Ideally suited for ages 2 – 10 yrs, come and enjoy this fangtastic week with your own little monsters! The spooky season is promising to be frightfully fun with the ever-shocking ‘Gory-ent Express’. Join the creepy crew in the amazing Pumpkin Patch for some creative fun whilst a coven of wicked witches and a spectacle of Spooks perform the spell-binding ‘Spook Show’ daily in the enormous Barn Theatre. For the ‘not so brave’ among us…choose from the delightful array of animals in the cosy Animal Encounters Barn or sit and enjoy a coffee inside the giant indoor soft play barns! Happy Halloween Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming GU8 4AD 01483 208477 Have fun with the spooky trail available from the kiosk. Don’t miss the pumpkin carving on Friday 31 Oct 11am–1pm. Please bring your own pumpkin. Admission + 50p for trail. Free entry for children in Halloween costume. Halloween Half Term Activities Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 From 10am. A spooky trail available daily from the kiosk. On Mon 27 Oct 11am-1pm: pumpkin carving - please bring your own pumpkin. Tue 28 – Fri 31 Oct 11am-1pm: Halloween craft workshops in the Thatched Cottage. Fri 31 Oct 4pm onwards: Dress up for Halloween and bring your lantern for a spooktacular lakeside walk. Child free entry if Claremont Landscape Garden

Halloween, Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham, nr Dorking 01372 452048 11am-3.30pm. Join the Polesden Witches for horrible happenings in the wild wood. Admission + £2 per child. Repulsive Plants & Frightening Food, RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Half Term Family Fun. Because plants can’t get up and run away from their predators they have evolved an extraordinary array of defensive mechanisms against insects and animals. Learn all about caterpillar spit, carve a pumpkin, design a spider cupcake, climb a tree, hear tall stories and make a pumpkin hat. Activities vary daily; some activities require booking in advance. Please see www.rhs.org. uk/wisley for details. Wizards and Witches Week Bocketts Farm Park Young St, Fetcham, Leatherhead 01372 363764 10am-5.30pm. Enjoy a packed programme of fun and freaky activities including a Witches Quiz Trail and Creepy Crafts, all included in the entry price. Plus, they’ll be hundreds of pumpkins on sale! Daily activities include pony rides, tractor rides, animal handling and pig racing. The Animal Barns are also open, where you can meet and feed all of the friendly farm animals. With a large heated indoor play barn, trampolines, Go Karting, young driver’s area and a jumping pillow, there’s plenty to keep the whole family amused, whatever the weather! Adult £9.20, child (3-17) £9.80, child (2yrs) £8 under 2s free.

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What’s On Diary Sat 25 Oct - Sun 2 Nov CONT. Donutting Christ’s College Ski Club Larch Avenue, Guildford GU1 1JY 01483 504988 Have fun donutting at the ski centre. Please call to find out times and to book. For ages 6+. £10 per hour. Pumpkin Tractor Trail Secretts Pick Your Own Hurst Farm, Milford 01483 520500 Have a ride on the pumpkin tractor to the pumpkin fields and pick your own pumpkin. See www.secretts. co.uk for more details. On Wed 29 Oct from 11am-4pm Mill Cottage Farm will be visiting with some of their animals.

Sunday 26 October Family Spookfest Pine Ridge Golf Club Old Bisley Road, Frimley GU16 9NX www.facebook.com/mariecuriecamberley In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Bowling and Halloween Fun for the Family. Disco fun and games, crafts, dancing and much more. For tickets phone 01276 675444 Ext 205. 4-7pm. £6 per person including bowling, £2 per person excluding bowling, Under 4’s free. Great Big Tree Climbing Day Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 1-hour sessions, high up in the trees. For ages 6+. Booking essential: winkworthtreeclimbing. eventbrite.co.uk. 10.30am-3.30pm. Admission + £15.50 (+ booking fee). Half-term Halloween Activities Clandon Park West Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 For ages 4+. Admission + £2 per child. Halloween themed arts and crafts plus the Creepy Clandon house trail! 11am-3pm. Halloween Spookerama The Wey and Arun Canal Canal Centre (behind The Onslow Arms), Loxwood, W Sussex, RH14 0RD 01403 752403 A scary trip for the younger ones at 4.30pm and a really scary one at 7pm. Brave souls should come suitably dressed. £9 per person at 4.30pm and £14 at 7pm. Please pre-book. Running Day, The Great Cockcrow Railway See Sun 7 Sept. Have a go Archery Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford GU4 7RT 01483 222482 For ages 6+. Try your hand with a bow and arrow under expert guidance. 11am-4pm. Admission + £2 for 6 arrows.

Monday 27 October Bouncy Castle Fun Guildford Spectrum Parkway Guildford 01483 443322 £3. 9-10am, from walking - 4 yrs, . Please pre-book.

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Circus Skills Workshop, G Live London Rd, Guildford, 0844 7701 797 Join expert instructors from the UK’s leading Youth Circus Provider for this two day course on 27 & 28 Oct. Try your hand at a wide range of circus skills, including stilt walking, unicycle, diablo and acrobatics! All abilities welcome. For ages 7-12. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £60. Theatrebugs Half Term Workshops Two day fun filled spooktastic adventures - jam packed with drama, music, dance and arts and crafts. 1 day option dependent on availability. Day 1: Barry Bat LOVES Trick or Treating but all of his friends are sleeping! Can you help poor Barry find someone to Trick or Treat with before he hangs up his Halloween costume for good?! Day 2: Anansi the Spider is planning the best Halloween party in the world ever but all of the creatures are afraid of spiders and so no one wants to come! Can you convince them that Anansi isn’t scary before poor Anansi has a party for one? Nothing too spooky - suitable for boys and girls aged 3.5-7 years. In Farnham (Daniel Hall, behind Waitrose): 2728 Oct 9am-12pm and in Godalming: (United Reform Church) 27-28 Oct 1.30pm- 4.30pm. Two day course £48. 15% early bug discount. 10% sibling discount. Ts&Cs apply – See website for details of promotional offers, codes and further venues / locations. Come in your favourite costume - the Bugs will dress up too. Book online www.theatrebugs. co.uk/surrey.html or call 01483 882244 / 07971 004134 or email hannahmason@theatrebugs.co.uk. Theatrebugs

Mon 27 - Fri 31 October Half Term Halloween Birdworld Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 22992 The Halloween grotto will be open for screams and laughs – along with the rest of the park which will be going Halloween mad. There will be a spooky trail, halloween crafts and some very unusual visitors to some of the enclosures! Half Term Fun The Living Planet Centre Brewery Road, Woking 01483 426444 The WWF Experience at the Living Planet Centre is a free interactive exhibition that brings the wild to life, and gives families the opportunity to discover more about WWF’s work and the wonders of the natural world. This October half term, WWF-UK will be inviting families to show their love for the Amazon as part of I Love Amazon Week. The WWF Experience is open MondayFriday 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays). Admission is free. Family activities will be bookable online at wwf.org.uk/visitus. Activities are suitable for ages 4 and over. October Activity Week, Box Hill Nr Dorking KT20 7LB 10-3pm. Crafts, games and trails for all ages. Free admission, charges for some activities. Half Term Activities Brooklands Museum Brooklands Rd, Weybridge KT13 0QN 01932 857381 Vintage car rides will be operating from 11am1pm and from 2-3.30pm (subject to weather). Also, London Bus Museum will be operating bus rides around the local area. Look out for Bertie the Brooklands Bear or pick up a trail for children up to 12 years old. There will also be family workshops - please see www. brooklandsmuseum.com for details nearer the time.

Mon 27 Oct - Sun 2 Nov Outdoor Adventure Onslow Arboretum Manor Way, Guildford GU2 7RP Toddler friendly nature walk, collecting objects to make a craft at the end. Booking essential on 07956 182 488 or email joanne@ actoneadventures.co.uk. 10am. £3.50 per family, places must be pre booked. Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Crafty Firework Fun Make glittery rockets, Catherine Wheels and fountains! Advance booking essential. 1.30-3pm. £7.50. October Hallowe’en Hats Get ready for Hallowe’en and create a hat to complete your costume. Advance booking essential. 10am–12pm. £10.

Bang Goes Half Term Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 A week of gunpowder and explosion themed activities, including bath bombs and water rockets. 11am4pm. Admission + £2.50 for children’s activities.

Tuesday 28 October Half-term Halloween Activities Clandon Park See Sun 26 October. Lovely Lacemaking Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Learn the traditional skill of lacemaking. Craft your own unique necklace, brooch or key fob using the techniques and tools of traditional lace makers. 11am12.45pm. £5.50 per child. For 8-15 years. Booking essential.

Big Draw: It’s Our World The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Join in and draw your world. For ages 4+ with an adult. You may have to wait if the studio is full. Drop in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Suggested donation £2. Craft Workshop, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329 155 For ages 4-7. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £16. Music and Drama with Majella Guildford Spectrum Parkway Guildford 01483 443322 10-10.30am for 18 months – 2 ½ yrs with a guardian, £4. 10.45-11.30am for 3-5 years (without guardian) £5.60. Please pre-book. Creepy Clay! Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ 01483 810235 Make some creepy clay creatures for Halloween. Recommended for ages 5+ with an adult (adult free - max one adult per child). Please pre-book. 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. £7.50. Theatrebugs Half Term Workshops See listing on 27 Oct. Creepy Collage Workshop Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 810235 Create creepy drawings to make three-dimensional Halloween collages. 10-12 yrs 10.30am-1pm, 13-16 yrs 2-4.30pm. £7.50. Please pre-book. Dance in a Day, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 Learn new dance moves and skills and work on a number of short choreographed pieces that will be performed to parents at the end of the day. For ages 6-10. Please prebook. 10am-4pm. £16. Half Term Activities Surrey History Centre 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking 01483 518737 Free drop in family activities such as fun learning crafts, quiz’s, colouring in and make and do activities. For ages 4-12 with an adult. During normal opening hours (see website for details). Free. Halloween Activities Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 For ages 3+. Who is the howling hound of Hatchlands? Find out more on the Halloween trail. Also take part in Halloween themed arts and crafts. 11am-3.30pm. Included in admission. Hallowe’en Cupcakes Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Decorate Hallowe’en Cupcakes in spooky styles. You will get to take home a box of 4 cupcakes. For more information call Coral on 07708074112. For ages 6+. Please pre-book. 10am-12pm. £12.

We took every care preparing these entries but sometimes events are cancelled or times changed. Please double check event with organiser to avoid disappointment. Lantern Making Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham 01420 23666 For ages 8yrs+ with an adult. All children will need adult help. Max 2 children per adult and 1 lantern per child. A very popular event lighting up the darker days. Make a lantern from willow and colourful tissue. Safety LED lights can be purchased at £3 if booked in advance. Booking essential. 10am12noon or 1-3pm. £10 per lantern. The Lion King The Electric Theatre Onslow Street, Guildford 01483 444789 Disney’s wonderful tale of the brave lion cub Simba comes to The Electric Theatre. Enjoy this timeless film in a family atmosphere together with free animal arty fun before the screening. There will be two screenings, one of which will be a relaxed performance. Natural World? Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 For ages 5-11. Can you create a picture of the world by printing with fruit and vegetables? Booking advised. 10.30am-12noon. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Spooktacular Photo Fun Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Make creepy photograms! Create real photos without a camera in the Maltings darkroom, and make them into a hanging mobile to take home. Materials provided. For age 6–11 years. Please pre-book. 10am– 12pm or 2pm–4pm. £10.

Wednesday 29 October A friendly Witch, Shalford Mill Shalford, Guildford GU4 8BS 01483 561389 Magic stories in the roof, climb the ladders and listen, if you dare. 11am-4.30pm, storytelling 12noon, 2 & 3pm. £1 for children’s activities. An Introduction to Puppetry Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 £18 (sibling discount £15). For ages 7–11. You’ll get to make your very own puppets and bring them to life. For further information call Vikki on 01252 745447 or email vikki.jones@ farnhammaltings.com. 10am-2pm. Street Magic Masterclass, G Live

Click! Get the Picture! Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Take some fun photos with a Hallowe’en theme. Don’t let your camera controls confuse you – photographer Angela Walker will help you to learn more about those mystifying menus and buttons. Bring your outdoor clothes, and don’t forget your camera! For ages 8-16. Please pre-book. 10am–12pm. £10. Dance in a Day, Princes Hall Please see listing on Tues 28 Oct. Half-term Halloween Activities Clandon Park See listing on Sunday 26 October.

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School Holiday Activities Surrey Heath Museum See listing on Sat 25 October. Creepy Clay! Watts Gallery See listing on Tuesday 28 October. Halloween Activities Hatchlands Park See Tues 28 Oct. Electronic Paintings The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Using miniature LEDs, canvas and paint, create your own piece of artwork that lights up! Please prebook. Under 8s need to be with an adult (adult goes free). 1-2.30pm for 4-8 year olds and 3-4.30 for 8-16 year olds. £6.50 per child.

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Play in a Day The Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Join The Electric’s resident youth theatre The Man In The Moon and put on an exciting play in just one day! Please pre-book. Street Magic Masterclass, G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 Learn the tricks of the magical trade from award-winning, professional magician Max Somerset (as seen on The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, BBC One). A unique opportunity for young people to discover sleight of hand, memory and misdirection techniques and receive specialist coaching to create a short performance routine. Put these new skills into action with an informal ‘mix and mingle’ event in the G Live foyer at the end of the day. All abilities welcome. For ages 12 – 17. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £30.

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What’s On Diary Wed 29 October CONT. Terrific Trees Pond Car Park, Old Lane, Ockham, KT11 1NA www.surreywildlifetrust.org Collect autumn leaves with SWT Trainee Ranger Sarah on a woodland safari at Ockham Common. See how many different trees you can find, and discover the animals that live amongst them. For children with an adult. Booking essential, please call Sarah on 07765 867383. 10am12pm. Adult £2, child £1. Fun with Fungus! Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham GU10 4LS 01420 23666 For ages 6+ with an adult. A great chance for you to explore the woodland floor with Professor Fungus and learn more about the fantastic world of fungi... the good ones, the bad ones and the ugly ones! Please pre-book. 10am12noon. £6 per child. Half Term Activities Surrey History Centre See listing on Tuesday 28 October. Wild Wednesday – Spooky Secrets of the Wood! Newlands Corner Visitor Centre Shere Rd, Guildford GU4 8SE www.surreywildlifetrust.org Join SWT for spooky crafts, minibeast hunting and a walk with the Ranger to learn about the creatures of the woodland at night! Why not dress up in your scariest outfit too (best outfit wins a prize)? For ages 5-9 with an adult. Booking essential, please call Katy Gower on 01483 795471. 10am12pm or 1-3pm. Child £6, adult free.

Thursday 30 October Batty Bats, Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Create spooky 3-D bats to decorate your house for Halloween. Freaky and fun! £3.50 per child. Sessions run 10am-11am, 11.30am12.30pm or 1-2pm. For 5-12 years (5 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). Booking essential. Half-term Halloween Activities Clandon Park See listing on Sunday 26 October. School Holiday Activities Surrey Heath Museum See listing on Sat 25 October. Creepy Clay! Watts Gallery See listing on Tuesday 28 October. Half Term Activities Surrey History Centre See listing on Tuesday 28 October. Halloween Activities Hatchlands Park See listing on Tuesday 28 October. Halloween Spooktacular Morden Hall Park Morden 020 8545 6850 11am-3pm. Pumpkin carving, spooky trail and Halloween crafts. Child £4.

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Activity Thursday The Rural Life Centre Activity Thursday The Rural Life Centre Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham 01252 795571 Activity Thursdays are specifically aimed at keeping the little ones entertained - the family friendly museum volunteers bring history to life with demonstrations, crafts and fun activities. Lots of seasonal fun! These will be undercover if it’s wet. Included in admission. Caterpillar Crafts Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham GU10 4LS 01420 23666 www.caterpillar-crafts. com An exciting opportunity for young people with a disability or additional needs, and their families, to have a fun-filled day in the woods. Booking essential. Call Clair on 07830 256619. 10.30am-2pm. Halloween, Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford, GU1 4RR 01483 561389 Who can carve the most horrible face? Bring a pumpkin, carve it and they’ll give you a tealight to bring your work to life! 11am4pm. Admission + £2.50 per child.

Halloween, Dapdune Wharf Hanging Handy Bats The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Create a spooky bat. For ages 4+ with an adult. You may have to wait if the studio is full. Drop in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Suggested donation £2. Fun Science Workshop, G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 An exciting and hands-on practical science workshop for children aged 7-11. They will be firing rockets, making yucky slime and investigating how detectives use science to solve crimes. Children will be encouraged to explore equipment and real world science materials that they would not usually see. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £30.

Please double check event with organiser to avoid disappointment. Homemade Horror Movies! Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 2 day course on 30 & 31 Oct for ages 11–16. Learn to make your own horror movie! For more information please contact Vikki on 01252 745447 or email vikki.jones@ farnhammaltings.com. 10am-3pm. £45 (sibling discount £40).

School Holiday Activities Surrey Heath Museum See listing on Sat 25 October.

Hallowe‘en: Drop-In Day Museum of Farnham 38 West St, Farnham GU9 7DX 01252 71509 Explore old Hallowe‘en traditions through the Good Luck, Bad Luck Trail, and have a go at making a Hallowe‘en sock puppet and other eerie crafts. 11am-3pm. £3 per child, under 3s free.

Kids Halloween Crafts Workshop, Camberley Theatre Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707600 Frightfully fun activities and spooky stories including crafts, face painting, games and story-telling. Add to the fun by coming along in fancy dress. The best costume wins a prize! For 2-9 year olds. 10am-12pm. £3.

Children’s Spooky Fun Witley Common Haslemere Road, Witley GU8 5QA Join the torchlight walk and dress up in your scariest outfit. Please prebook on 01372 220644. 6-8pm. £8.

Halloween Disco The Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Come dressed up for Halloween for the ultimate family disco. There will be a disco dance workshop beforehand plus fun dancing competitions with prizes to be won (for the parents too!). See website for more details

It’s Our World Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 For ages 5-11. Using the printed word from magazines and newspaper create collages of today’s world. Booking advised. 10.30am12noon. Mem £5, non-mem £7. ‘Magic Forest’ Lantern Walk Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham GU10 4LS 01420 23666 For all ages (children must be with an adult). Gathering at dusk by the classroom, you will turn on your lantern and wind your way through the woods, ending by the café. Bring your own lantern or torch and join the procession. The café will stay open late to serve hot chocolate and some snacks such as Halloween cupcakes and toffee apples. Please pre-book. Play in a Day - Rumplestiltskin Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 For ages 7-11. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £16. Spooky Fun, Witley Centre Haslemere Road, Witley, GU8 5QA Join the torchlight walk and dress up in your scariest outfit. Includes hot drinks and spooky snacks. Booking essential - 01372 220644 (meeting arrangements given on booking). 6-8pm. £8 per child, £8 per adult. Wild Play, Pucks Oak Barn The Street, Compton GU3 1EG www.surreywildlifetrust.org You’ll play games, cook yummy snacks on a camp fire, build dens and be creative with wood. For ages 7-11. Booking essential on 07968 832509 or email outdoorlearning@surreywt.org.uk. 10-12pm or 1-3pm. £10.

Friday 31 October Creepy Clay! Watts Gallery See listing on Tuesday 28 October.

Half Term Activities Surrey History Centre See listing on Tuesday 28 October. Hallo’welly’ween Wellington Country Park See listing on 25 October.

Horrific Halloween Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Make Halloween related crafts. Bring a pumpkin or squash to carve and take part in the Halloween procession through Haslemere, which starts at the Museum at 4.30pm and finishes in the town’s central car park. 1-4.30pm. Adult £1, child £3, no need to book. No charge for procession. Wizard Weekend The Watercress Line www.watercressline.co.uk Watch the Watercress Line transform in to a place of magic and mischief on Halloween! Walk in Harry Potter’s footsteps over the railway footbridge where he received his Hogwarts Express ticket; the famous film location from Kings Cross station that is now at the Watercress Line! Come dressed as a witch, wizard or Halloween spook and find out about bats, owls and all things magical! With craft activities, face painting (for 2yrs+ additional fee), Mr Wizard magic shows (at 11.40am, 12.55pm, 2.50pm), witches Besom brooms (additional fee) and daily shows from the FalconHigh display team. Adult £17, child (2-16) £9, child under 2 FREE, family (2+2) £43. Wizard Weekend The Watercress Line

Learn the Thriller Dance in a Day, G Live

All Holiday Camps and Sports Courses need to be pre-booked Halloween Spooktacular Morden Hall Park See 30 October. Wizard Weekend The Watercress Line See listing on Friday 31 October.

G Live London Rd, Guildford, 0844 7701797 Learn the Thriller Dance in a Day Learn to dance in the style of the famous Michael Jackson Thriller video, just in time for Halloween! Bring along some old clothes to make into a costume, get your face painted and show your new moves in an informal sharing for friends and family. For ages 8 – 14. Please prebook. 10am-4pm. £30. Halloween Make Up Masterclass Join expert makeup artist Rose Perry to create some horrifyingly brilliant stage makeup effects this Halloween! This full day session will see you working with professional products to create realistic wounds, colourful bruises and zombie-like makeup and hair effects. After practising techniques in the morning you will have the opportunity to apply your skills on real life dancers from our Thriller Dance workshop during the afternoon, finishing their look perfectly for a sharing at 3.30pm. For ages 12–17. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £30. Halloween Spooktacular Morden Hall Park See listing on Thurs 30 October. Monster Make-up, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Join artist and prop maker Paul Robbens to learn the art of monstrous make-up. Please prebook. Under 8s need to be with an adult (adult goes free). 1-2.30pm for 4-8 year olds and 3-4.30pm for 8-16 year olds. £6.50 per child. Wire and Paper with Peter Rush Farnham Maltings Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 Using chicken wire as a former and then kitchen roll softened with wall paper paste, pulled and formed to represent skin, claws, hair, bone, scales, feathers etc. and applied to the wire. Dried, sprayed and painted. You could make human heads, hands, animals, birds, fish, small figurines, puppets etc. and can have a surprising realistic result. All ages welcome to enjoy working in this way as it is more dependent on natural interest and tactile memory rather than artistic ability. Take your work home with you. For more information please visit www. peterrushart.co.uk 10am-4pm. £25.

Saturday 1 November Half Term Activities Surrey History Centre See listing on Tuesday 28 October.

Compostable Guy Fawkes Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Get creative and environmental this Bonfire Night. Drop-in from 10.30am-12pm. £2.50. Comedy Club 4 Kids Workshop G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 Learn stand-up, pick up a microphone and feel confident in front of an audience. Professional comics from Comedy Club 4 Kids will show participants how to write and perform comedy. Please prebook. 11.30am-2pm. £20.

Sunday 2 November Half-term Halloween Activities Clandon Park See Sun 26 October. Wizard Weekend The Watercress Line See listing on Friday 31 October. Halloween Spooktacular Morden Hall Park See listing on Thurs 30 October. Great Big Tree Climbing Day Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 1-hour sessions, high up in the trees. Book early to avoid disappointment. For ages 6+. Booking essential. winkworthtreeclimbing.eventbrite. co.uk. 10.30am-3.30pm. Admission + £15.50 (+ booking fee). Running Day, Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway See 7 Sept.

Half Term Holiday Camps and Sports Courses Wild Learning Have fun in the woods with Wild Learning Holiday Clubs! Adventures run in Esher, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford, Dorking, Sheen, Richmond and Wimbledon from 2731 October. For ages 5-12. 10.15am4pm. Loads of fun activities including den building, fire making, tracking and stalking, rope bridges, mud sculptures, environmental art, pond dipping, stealth games, exploring plus much more. For more details or to book see www.wild-learning.net Wild Learning

Wild Monkey Holiday Camps Wild Monkey Holiday Camps Wild Monkey Events offer School Holiday Multi-Activity Camps based around their 250-acre estate in Brook, Surrey. The camps are for 8-14 year olds and run throughout the holidays and will be running during half term from 27-31 Oct. An early and late drop off facility is available. The camps include fun activities all based outdoors and include Battlefield Live, Survival Skills, Target Sports, Rope Courses and a variety of other Challenges, Sports and Tasks. For further information or to book see www.wildmonkeyevents.co.uk or call 01428 682887. Cranleigh School Sports Centre Cranleigh School Sports Centre run Multi Activity days during every school holiday, keeping children occupied and active, while providing safe, affordable childcare for working parents. 8.30am5pm with later departures from 5-6pm. The camps offer a variety of traditional sports, arts & crafts and more specialist activities including Go-Karting, Climbing, Riding, Scuba Diving and Bushcraft. See www. cranleighenterprises.org/courses or call 01483 542125. Sporty Kidz Sporty Kidz Holiday Camps at Goldsworth Park, Woking are for 4-12 year olds. Running during half term from 9-3pm. They run a variety of multi-skills & fun fitness games, parachute games, mini Olympics and the children learn a new sport each day. They accept Childcare Vouchers. See www.sportykidz. co.uk or call 01483 769699. Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits run activity day camps at Barfield School, Farnham for all 4-13 yr olds - all camps are open to non-Barfield pupils. Activities include zip wire, climbing, quad biking, archery, swimming and team games, assault course, high and low ropes and lots more. Running 27-31 Oct from 8.30am-4pm (early drop off and late pick up available). 0700 3932610 www.3pks.co.uk. Christ’s College Ski Centre Four day Ski courses from Mon 27 - Thurs 30 Oct. Beginners 10am11am, Intermediates 2-3pm daily for ages 9-15 years. £55. Maximum of 10 participants per course. 01483 504988 www.ccski.co.uk

What’s On Guildford Spectrum For more details call 01483 443322 or see www.guildfordspectrum. co.uk. Xtreme Activate Holiday Camp runs throughout school holidays for ages 5-12 offering activities such as ice skating, bowling, swimming (for 9yrs+), soft play, trampolining and arts and crafts. Available Mon 27Fri 31 Oct 10am-4pm, £23.50 per day. Xtreme Activate Xtra is from 8.30am-6pm, £32.50 per day. Roller Skating Tues 28 Oct 12.30-2.30pm, all ages, £10. Mini Tennis Munchkins Wed 29 & Fri 31 Oct 2-3pm, 3-5 yrs, £8.40 per day. Mini Tennis Red Wed 29, Thurs 30 & Fri 31 Oct, 3-5pm, 5-9 yrs, £10.30 per day. Badminton Mon 27 or Thurs 30 Oct 10am12noon, 8-14 yrs, £10 per day. Archery Mon 27 Oct 12.30-2.30pm, 8-14 yrs, £14.70. Trampolining Tues 28 or Thurs 30 Oct 2.30-4pm, 4-12 yrs, £8.60 per session. Rugby Tots Wed 29 Oct 1010.30am, 2-3 ½ yrs, £5.20. 10.4511.45am, 3 ½ - 5 yrs, £8.20. Little Golfers Wed 29 Oct 12.30-3.30pm, 5-11 yrs, £16.40. Star Track Athletics Wed 29, Thurs 30 Oct and Fri 31 Oct 10am-3.30pm, 8-14 years, 1 day £30, 2 days £40, 3 days £50. Soccer Skills (in association with Chelsea F.C.); 2 day soccer school - outdoors (6-14 yrs), Mon 27 & Tues 28 Oct 9.30am-3pm, £34.20. 2 day Goalkeepers course – outdoors (6-14 yrs), Mon 27 & Tues 28 Oct 9.30am-3.30pm, £38.60. 2 half day mini-kickers - indoors (4 - 5 yrs), Mon 27 & Tues 28 Oct 9.30am-12noon, £18.20. Ice Skating 5 Day Courses Ages 5-10 years, £50. Mon 27 Oct Fri 31 Oct: 10.30-11am, 11-11.30am, 11.30am-12noon. Learn to Dive courses Mon 27 Oct - Fri 31 Oct: Flip n Fun 9.30-10am, 5yrs+, £31.50. Beginners 10-10.30am, 5yrs+, £31.50. Learn to Swim Courses Mon 27 Oct - Fri 31 Oct: 9am- 9.30am, Stage 1, 4 yrs+, £31.50. 9.30-10am, Stage 2, 4 yrs+, £31.50. 10-10.30am, Stage 3, 4 yrs+, £31.50. Swimming; Technical Workshops and One to One lessons ( 1 hour intensive sessions) also available – please enquire.

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What’s On Half Term Holiday Camps and Sports Courses Cont. The Little Gym Camberley

The Little Gym Camberley The Little Gym Camberley is once again running their immensely popular gymnastic camps for children aged 3 - 12 years. Their holiday camps are three hours of fun and run from the 27 - 31 October. Camps run in the morning 9.30am12.30pm and in the afternoon 2-5pm. Camps are £28 for non members and £23 members. To book call 01276 537794. Hoebridge Golf Centre Golf Camps run every school holiday. Tots on the Tee (4-6 yrs) - Mon 27 Oct 9.30am-12.15pm, Beginner/ Improver (7-14 yrs) - Wed 29 & Thurs 30 Oct 9.30am-3pm, Playing Day (7-14 yrs) - Fri 31 Oct 9.30am3pm, 3 Day Course (7-14 yrs) - Wed 29-Fri 31 Oct 9.30am-3pm. These fun packed days are supervised by PGA Golf Professionals and cover driving range, irons/woods, chipping, putting, lots of exciting games before taking your skills to the Par 3 Short course. See www.hoebridgegc. co.uk or call 01483 722611. KOOSA Kids www.koosakids.co.uk 0845 0942322 info@koosakids.co.uk Fun, affordable, Ofsted approved childcare throughout half term from 27-31 Oct at Ash Manor School, St Joseph’s Juniors Guildford, Bohunt School in Liphook and St Edmunds Primary in Godalming. Actionpacked days are filled with sporting and creative activities for 4-13 year olds. 10am-4pm or 8.15am-6pm. Great low prices from £18.75, 8% discount when booking full week, 3rd child goes free. Surrey Sports Park Book on 01483 689111 or online at www.surreysportspark.co.uk. Squash Junior Squash Camp (8-13 yrs). Thurs 30 Oct 12.30-3.30pm. Mem £15, Non-mem £22.50. A junior coaching course for all levels. Tiny Tots Tennis Camp (3-6 yrs). Mon 27 - Wed 29 Oct 9-10am. Mem £18, Non-mem £19.50. This course will focus on hand/eye coordination, games and basic strokes. Red/Orange/Green Ball Camp (610 yrs). Mon 27 - Wed 29 Oct 10am-

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12pm. Mem £36, Non-mem £39. Concentrating on basic techniques of all stokes, mixed with plenty of fun and games. All Day Tennis Camp (8-14 yrs) Thurs 30 Oct 10am-4pm. Mem £40, Non-mem £45. Includes lunch. Junior Badminton Camp (8-11 yrs). Tues 28 Oct 11am-4pm. Mem £40, Non-mem £45. Suitable for existing players and those new to the game, this camp will introduce you to the skills and fun or badminton. Price includes lunch. Sports Hall Athletics (8 yrs+). Tues 29 Oct 2-4pm. Mem £12, Nonmem £14. A session introducing children to all aspects of an adapted form of Indoor Athletics. Junior Storm Netball Camp Mon 27 - Tues 28 Oct 10am-4pm. Mem £85, Non-mem £90. School years 4, 5 and 6. Senior Storm Netball Camp Thurs 30 - Fri 31 Oct 10am-4pm. Mem £85, Non-mem £90. School years 7 and 8. Elite Storm Netball Camp Thurs 30 - Fri 31 Oct 10am-4pm. Mem £65, Non-mem £70. School years 9+. Climbing Half term climbing taster sessions. For more information, contact the Climbing Wall on 01483 683698 or climbing@surreysportspark.co.uk. 4-5 years on Wed 29 Oct 1-1.40pm or Thurs 30 Oct 1.30-2.10pm. £7.50 per person per session. 6-7 years on Tues 28 Oct 1-2pm or Fri 31 Oct 1.30-2.30pm. £10 per person per session. 7-11 years on Tues 28 Oct 2-3.30pm or Thurs 30 Oct 12-1.30pm. £15 per person per session. 11-17 years on Wed 29 Oct 2-3.30pm or Fri 31 Oct 12-1.30pm. £15 per person per session. Swimming These swimming camps are bookable through the Swim Academy E: swimacademy@surrey. ac.uk or T: 01483 686980. 1:1 Intensive Swim Camp (stage 4+). Mon 27 - Fri 31 Oct. 30 minute timeslots available between 9-10.30am. £90 per course. 1:1 High Performance Club Swimmers Mon 27 - Fri 31 Oct. 30 minute timeslots available between 9-10.30am. £90 per course. Super Intensive High Performance Stroke Clinics (9 yrs+). Mon 27 Oct - Starts 11.30-1pm and 1.30-3pm. Tues 28 Oct - Turns 11.30-1pm and 1.30-3pm. Wed 29 Oct - Butterfly 11.30-1pm and 1.30-3pm. Thurs 30 Oct - Breaststroke 11.301pm and 1.30-3pm. Fri 31 Oct - Backstroke 11.30-1pm and 1.30-3pm. Each clinic is £59 per person.

Children’s Theatre CAMBERLEY THEATRE Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707600 Old MacDonald Had A Farm Sat 13 Sept 2.30pm. A magical medley of games, giggles and sing along songs. £9.50, child £8.50, Family (2 & 2) £32. Emily Brown and the Thing Mon 20 Oct - Tues 21 Oct 10.30am & 4.30pm. Based on the much-loved book by Cressida Cowell (writer of How to Train your Dragon) and Neal Layton. £11. The Sooty Show 2014 Sat 25 Oct 11am & 2.30pm. Sooty heads into town. Adult £12, child £10, family (2&2) £38. Chris and Pui Tues 28 Oct 11am & 2pm. CBeebies’ favourite double act is bringing songs, rhymes, comedy and lots of joining in. Adult £12, child £10, family £40. Beauty and the Beast Mon 8 Dec - Sun 4 Jan. Cranleigh Arts Centre 1 High St, 01483 278000 Little Sparks A regular Saturday morning show for the under 5’s with music, games, songs, stories and puppets. 1111.45am. £4 on the door (adults and 12 months & under free). Duck In The Truck Sat 11 Oct 11.30am & 2.30pm. With puppetry, sing-along songs and plenty of opportunities to join in along the way. For ages 3-7. DORKING HALLS Reigate Rd, Dorking 01306 881717 Room on the Broom Mon 13 - Tues 14 Oct. Mon 1.30pm, Tues 10.30am & 1.30pm. £12. A magical, musical delight for ages 3+. Sing-a-long-a Frozen 11.30am & 3pm. Adult £16, child £11, Family of 4 (2+2) £50 (only available by calling the Box office). Jack and the Beanstalk 20-28 December. The Electric Theatre Family Festival Mon 27 Oct - Sat 1 Nov. After the incredible success last year The Electric Theatre are bringing back the October Family Festival. There will be a full brochure available in September but here is a brief overview (The Lion King, Play in a Day Workshop and Halloween Disco are listed in our What’s on Diary): A Bag Full of Stories Thurs 30 Oct. A show exploring the lure of riches and the lessons to be learnt! Four fantastic stories which transport the audience to a magical world of dragons, trolls and leprechauns. Cinderella and the Mouse Thurs 30 Oct. Maurice the Mouse has a problem. He has a box full of clues for a traditional tale... but he can’t remember which one. Can

your children help Maurice retell the magical story of Cinderella? A fun way to take a much loved fairytale and let your children retell it using a box of clues to build the story piece by piece. The Magic Word Sat 1 Nov Following their sell out shows last year, Let’s All Dance return with another gorgeous, classical ballet. Once again children will be enchanted by the magical dancers, stunning costumes and crystal clear storytelling. With themes of kindness, good manners and friendship, this is a heart warming tale for all ages. FARNHAM MALTINGS Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 Three Pigs Sat 20 Sept 2.30pm. A sty full of stories and song. For ages 3+. £7. A Pinch of Pickle, A Whisk of Wise Sat 25 Oct 2.30pm. £7. By Snails Tales. This show promises crazy characters, potty plots and sensational settings, with puppets, songs and plenty of audience participation! For 3yrs+. The Falcon’s Malteser Mon 27 Oct 2pm. Anthony Horowitz’ novel, The Falcon’s Malteser, is now a hilarious family show. For ages 8+. 2pm. £10 (£8 conc., £32 family). G LIVE London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 Comedy Club 4 Kids Sat 13 Sept and Sat 1 Nov 3pm. The best comedians doing what they do best… but without the rude bits! For ages 6-11 years and their grown ups. In the G Live Studio. £10. Family Offer £31 (2+2) + booking fee. Shakespeare’s Stories: The Merchant of Venice Sat 27 Sept 2.30pm. Hear Shakespeare’s classic tale The Merchant of Venice told through the captivating style of a Globe Storyteller, who will bring Shakespeare’s timeless words to life! For ages 7+. In the Bellerby Studio. 2.30pm. £8 (+ booking fee). A Bag Full of Stories The Electric Theatre

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What’s On G LIVE (Continued) The Magic Porridge Pot Sat 25 Oct 11am & 2pm. On today’s menu there is a trio of traditional and tasty tales to tantalise and tease. For starters there’s the magic pot that won’t stop producing porridge. The main course is a delicious soup made from the scrummiest stone in the world, and for pudding (if you can catch it) there is a walking, talking Gingerbread Man! These three yummy yarns are served with unexpected spices and quirky flavours, along with Widdershins’ trademark ingredients of puppets, pop-up sets and original music. In the Bellerby Studio. £10, child £8 (+ booking fee). Grayshott Village Hall Headley Road, Grayshott GU26 6TZ www.pkpreschool.com The Selfish Giant Sat 11 Oct 10.30am & 2.30pm. A stunning and enchanting production of Oscar Wilde’s classic, set in a magnificent steel sculpted garden, the story is told using beautifully crafted puppets, a brilliant musical soundtrack and superb storytelling. Presented by award winning Sea Legs Puppet Theatre. Most suitable for children aged 3-8 years. Running time 45 minutes + 15 minutes “Meet the Puppets”. Tickets £6 per person, from The Magical Rooms Grayshott and The Haslemere Sweet Shop.

The Selfish Giant Grayshott Village Hall Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322 Sleeping Beauty on Ice Fri 12 - Sun 14 December. This year’s spectacular Pantomime on ice is Sleeping Beauty. Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329 155 Octonauts Tues 21 Oct - Wed 22 Oct. 1pm & 4pm. Brand new live stage show, Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure. Adult £15.50/£13.50, child £13.50/£11.50, family (4) £54. All Star Super Slam Wrestling Tues 28 Oct 7.30pm. Adult £15, child £12, family (4) £45. Sing A Long A Frozen Thurs 30 Oct 11am, 2.30pm & 6pm. Please pre-book. Adult £15, child £10, family (2+2) £46.

THE NEW VICTORIA THEATRE Woking 0844 871 7645 Northern Ballet Three Little Pigs Fri 26 Sept 11.30am & 1.30pm. Adult £8, child £6. Northern Ballet brings the timeless tale of Three Little Pigs to life in a new production especially for children. To accompany the performances, Northern Ballet will be delivering workshops to get children moving their trotters and blowing down the house! For 18 months - 6 years, the workshop combines simple movement, music and characterisation inspired by the production. Tickets for the workshop are £5 per child with an accompanying adult and workshops will be held at 9.15am, 10.15am & 12.15pm. Please pre-book. Peppa Pig’s Big Splash Wed 1 - Thurs 2 Oct. Wed 1pm & 4pm, Thurs 10am & 11am. Join Peppa and her friends for another all singing, all dancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles! £16.40 - £18.40 + £2.85 transaction fee. Aladdin 6 Dec - 10 Jan. The West End Centre Queens Road, Aldershot 01252 330040 I Believe in Unicorns Sat 13 Sept 11.30am & 2.30pm. Michael Morpurgo’s enchanting tale is brought to life, in an ‘utterly magical interactive show’ (The Stage), set in a library filled with books. £6.50. Peter and the Wolf Wed 29 Oct 2.30pm. Puppets and original music bring this classic story to life. For ages 4+. £6.50. YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE Guildford 01483 440000 Hey, Presto! Sat 6 Sept. 11am & 2pm. In the Mill Studio. A heart-warming tale of friendship, adventure and a little bit of mischief with Presto the cat and Monty the dog, based on the book by Nadia Shireen. Most suitable for ages 3+. £9 (includes 50p restoration levy and 50p booking fee). The Theo The Mouse Show Sat 13 Sept 11am & 2pm. In the Mill Studio. Theo The Mouse and his best friend Wendy are visiting for a day of pure family fun and laughter. Most suitable for ages 2+. 11am & 2pm. £9 (includes 50p restoration levy and 50p booking fee). Teddy Time Sat 20 Sept 11am & 2pm. In the Mill Studio. A magical introduction to theatre, join Lily for bedtime as her favourite classics Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Little Pigs are beautifully told. Most suitable for ages 4-7 years. £9 (includes 50p restoration levy and 50p booking fee). The Perfect Spot Sat 27 Sept 11am & 2pm. In the Mill

Studio. An engaging, comical and highly visual piece about one man’s mission to find the perfect camping spot. Incorporating signed arts, this show is suitable for all the family. £9 (includes 50p restoration levy and 50p booking fee). Just So Stories Sat 11 Oct 11am, 2pm & 4pm. In the Mill Studio. Come, oh best-beloved and see how the elephant’s trunk, the leopard’s spots and the camel’s hump were made. Most suited for ages 4+. £9 (includes 50p restoration levy and 50p booking fee). Dotty the Dragon Sat 18 Oct 11am & 2pm. In the Mill Studio. Dotty is a baby fire dragon. Everyone fears dragons because they eat children! But not Dotty. Live music combines with fabulous puppets and high energy storytelling. Most suitable for ages 3-7. £9 (includes 50p restoration levy and 50p booking fee). Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs 5 Dec - 11 Jan. Dotty the Dragon Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

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Raising Bilingual Children Workshops The International School of London, Surrey, is holding a series of free community workshops aimed at parents of bilingual children. Susan Stewart, Head of Languages at ISL Surrey, will give tips on successful bilingual parenting, maintaining the mother tongue and developing a child’s English. They will be on: 18 Sept 7-8.30pm & 19 Sept 9-11am 2014, 13 Nov 7-8.30pm & 14 Nov 9-11am 2014, 29 Jan 7-8.30pm & 30 Jan 9-11am, 2015, 26 March 7-8.30pm & 27 March 9-11am, 2015, 21 May 7-8.30pm & 22 May 9-11am, 2015. Places are limited and booking is essential. Please book on 01483-750409 or email sstewart@islsurrey.org.

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