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21-26 Activities and Events - by date 27 Half Term Holiday Camps & Sports Courses, Children’s Theatre and Nearly New Sales Next issue: Nov/Dec issue. To advertise contact Sarah on 01737 558898 or email editor@ FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk Win One of Two Family Tickets to The Surrey Game and Country Fair!

The Surrey Game and Country Fair is at Loseley Park, near Guildford on Sunday 23 September 2018. It is a fantastic action packed day out for the whole family, combining top class entertainment, have-a-go activities, shopping and rural crafts and local food and drink. A family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) is just £26 if bought in advance (up to midday Fri 21 Sept), and under 5s are free.

Book online at www.surreygamecountryfair.co.uk - tickets also available on the gate. For your chance to win one of two family tickets to the Surrey Game and Country Fair email your name and telephone number with “Surrey Game and Country Fair” as the email title to: editor@ familiessurreywest.co.uk. Closing date is 16 Sept 2018.

Special Offers and Competitions in this Issue • Win one of two family tickets to The Surrey Game and Country Fair - page 2 • Win an annual family membership to Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village - page 2 • £50 Love to Shop Gift Voucher Offer from Pennypot Nursery - page 3 • Save £30 with Perform - page 4 • 10% off Maisy’s Parties in Sept & Oct 2018 - page 5 • Save £5 with Reading Chest - page 11 • Free trial lesson with Earlys Fernandez Piano Academy - page 17 • Free two week trial with Kumon - page 19 • Free swim nappy for new customers with Water Babies - page 20 • £1 off full price farm entry per person to Bocketts Farm Park - page 27 Ts&Cs may apply, see relevant page for details.

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Win An Annual Family Membership to Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village!

Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village in Compton near Guildford has a huge programme of workshops and events for families, with something for all ages. Every Sunday, The Make Space at the Clore Learning Studio offers drop-in workshops in different kinds of materials and making, from printmaking to painting and sewing to sculpture. Just stop by from 11am-1pm and 1.30-4pm - it is free with admission! There are sessions for under 5s during term time, and inspiring workshops for teens at weekends. During half terms and holidays they have lots of extra activities and workshops for children; during October Half Term you can make a fantasy ship using weird and wonderful materials (included with admission) or 8-12 year olds can take part in the Mini Cyborgs Workshop (pre-booking required). On Saturday 27 October, the Artists’ Village is open late as part of Museums at Night, and the day is packed full of family-friendly theatre productions, workshops and more - all included with admission.

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News & Views Free Two Week Trial with Kumon Kumon offer English and Maths programmes, which help children of any age and ability to become confident, independent learners with a positive attitude to study. Currently they are offering a two-week free trial from 1 September - 31 October! There are local study centres in Farnham, Frimley, Guildford East, Guildford North, Haslemere and Pyrford.

Rather than offering conventional maths and English tuition, their Instructors set themselves apart by guiding their students through work that is set at just the right level for them, keeping them engaged and making progress. They support and encourage students to work out answers by themselves, helping them to become selfsufficient, successful learners for the future.

By studying little and often through daily worksheets and twice weekly study centre visits, their students steadily increase ability and fluency, building their skills in small, manageable steps.

Free To book your child’s free two week trial two week visit www.kumon.co.uk, call your local trial! centre or call 0800 854 714.

Bishop Richard Opens New Playground At St Cuthbert Mayne School On Friday 13th July 2018, Bishop Richard of Arundel & Brighton Diocese, officially opened the new playground at St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School in Cranleigh, to excited applause from the children, parents and staff at the school.

The fantastic new playground, featuring new markings, spider nets, monkey bars, bridges, cardio apparatus and much more is a £62,000 investment which was made possible by Diocesan funding and the incredible fund-raising efforts of the school’s PTA - the Friends of St Cuthbert Mayne. The climbing walls were paid for using a £1,000 donation from Surrey County Councillor, Andrew Povey.

If you would like to see the playground for yourself, please come to one of their open mornings or contact the school office on 01483 274961 to make an appointment. The school currently has spaces available for 2018/19.

Boosting Children’s Self-esteem and Life Skills with Perform A common struggle shared by many children is lack of confidence. This can stop some children reaching their full potential. Perform is a unique drama school that uses drama, dance and singing to help all children achieve their true potential – even those that are shy and reserved.

“Perform is not a stage school” stresses Perform Producer, Karen. “It teaches life skills through fun drama games and end of term shows. The real aim of the classes is to help children develop the 4Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Coordination and Save Communication. “Classes are small with both a Producer and a £30!

Teacher. Children are offered a free trial and the Producer spends time beforehand with each parent establishing their goals. For instance, speaking more clearly or making eye contact when introduced to someone unfamiliar.” Producers report back to parents after each class on the focus of the week and answer questions about the progress of individual children.

“Shy children often come to classes clinging to their parents. I can pretty much guarantee that within 5 or 6 classes, they will run in without waving goodbye” reports Karen. For more information on your local classes in Guildford, Godalming, Haslemere, Farnham, Woking and Frimley visit www.perform. org.uk/try. Plus we have a special offer of £30 off when you sign up for classes at these locations with code FAMI300918 (offer ends 30 September 2018)! In addition to classes at Christ Church Hall in Guildford, Perform are excited to launch new classes at Emmanuel Church Hall, Guildford!

New Sensory Garden for Little Ed’s Nursery Months in the making, the team at Little Ed’s Nursery in Hindhead are delighted with their new outside play area and the fun and exciting opportunities it provides. Karen Bailey, Nursery Manager commented, “I was really keen to have a free-flow design where the children could choose how and where to play in their garden and make independent choices on how to use the areas and equipment. It was also important to create a space to allow for physical, sensory play, role play, construction and mark making and the designers have certainly ticked all of the boxes”.

Officially opened by Mayor Malcolm Carter, he received a guided tour from the eager children where he had the chance to have a go on the musical instruments in the sensory area and see how the newly planted vegetables were doing. Next stop was the Bug Hotel and then the large construction zone!

For more information about Little Ed’s Nursery please see www.saintedmunds.co.uk/EYFS/littleeds.html.

Success for Guildford Theatre School on the Professional Stage!

Students of the Guildford Theatre School have enjoyed an outstanding year! The school was thrilled to once again be offered the opportunity to provide actors and dancers for the national tours of La Traviata and Madame Butterfly at both the New Wimbledon Theatre and G Live. A chance to perform at the Theatre Royal Windsor alongside stars from the West End came next in The Musicals in Concert, followed by an invitation to sing alongside the fabulous Barricade Boys at G Live as part of the finale of the Guildford Fringe Festival. All this in addition to the school’s own end of year public showcases at The Electric Theatre and G Live! The school is delighted to once again be providing young dancers for the local professional pantomimes, including this year’s Cinderella at the Yvonne Arnaud theatre.

Classes resume on the 22nd September and all interested students are invited to enjoy a free trial class with the school in the disciplines of their choosing from Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Drama, Singing and Musical Theatre. Classes are held each Saturday during term time in the heart of Guildford and led by fully qualified and highly experienced professional staff. Please visit www.guildfordtheatreschool.co.uk for more information.

Extending Facilities For St John’s Children St John’s C of E School in Churt, near Farnham Surrey now also offers full wrap around care, designed to support parents requiring greater flexibility and extended childcare. The school already offers an extensive choice of after school clubs and activities from; French, Spanish, sport, cookery to Lego and art clubs.

The introduction of the ‘ Hedgehog Club’ means that children can now be dropped at school for breakfast from 8am, and then enjoy Hedgehog Club after school until 5pm, with a light healthy snack included.

The ‘Hedgehog Club’, offers a range of activities in which children can participate, some outside and some inside. As well as story telling and games, children also benefit from access to St John’s exciting outside learning spaces. These include a new adventure trim trail – which encourages balance, co-ordination and is also really super fun!

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News & Views Chobham Adventure Farm’s Magical Christmas Experience the magic of Christmas and sprinkle a little extra magic with a visit to meet Santa and his elves at Chobham Adventure Farm!

Santa’s elves have a very special job for you but first you must become an official ‘Elf Helper’! Meet the North Pole’s oldest Elf, attend elf lessons, meet Mrs Claus, help the elves with their important elfie tasks, build your very own bear, not to mention meeting the jolly old big man himself!

Magical Christmas is running on select days between the 1st and the 24th December 2018. Tickets include your visit to Santa AND entrance to the Farm Park to let off steam as you count down the days to Santa’s arrival.

A fun filled festive day full of magic and surprises, one you will not want to miss!

Full details and booking available on www.chobhamadventurefarm.co.uk.

Early booking advisable to avoid disappointment. Please contact 01276 919 212 or enquiries@chobhamadventurefarm.com with any queries.

New Headmistress for St Nicholas’ School, Fleet The staff and governors are delighted to announce that Dr Olwen Wright has taken up the role of Headmistress of St Nicholas’ School.

“I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to lead such a fantastic school in the next stage of its development. St Nicholas’ School has, at its heart, the nurturing of every individual and its philosophy of child-centred education is one that I share. I am very much looking forward to getting to know the staff, the pupils and their parents and am excited about how much we will achieve together.”

Dr Wright was a founding member of Sherfield School when it opened in 2004 and she held various management positions at the school, most recently Head of Seniors and Head of Boarding. Dr Wright has been a Team Inspector for the Independent Schools Inspectorate since 2010 and has inspected a variety of day, boarding, single sex and co-educational establishments. For more information about St Nicholas’ School please visit www.st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk.

New Stagecoach Theatre Schools Stagecoach provide quality part-time training in the performing arts for children aged 4-18 years old. Their aim is to nurture and develop young potential through singing, acting and dance classes, stretching young imaginations and helping to develop confidence, physical awareness, communication and articulation - as well as being educational and fun.

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Special Offer from Pennypot Day Nursery Pennypot Day Nursery is offering £50 Love2Shop vouchers upon registration this Autumn, for children starting before 31st October 2018.

The Day Nursery is welcoming families to visit the nursery and to come and see the fantastic facilities and activities first hand. This includes their wonderful garden as they fully recognise the impact that being outdoors has on a child’s social, emotional and physical development.

The children enjoy planting vegetables and tasting their produce as well as all-weather activities designed to nurture their young imaginations.

To book a visit please contact the nursery on 01276 855886 or visit their website at http:// www.childbasepartnership.com/pennypotday-nursery.

Emma Beet has successfully been running Stagecoach Farnham for many years, and she is now launching new classes in Frimley as well as taking ownership of Stagecoach Farnborough. The new Frimley classes will take place at Lakeside Primary School. Classes will be on Fridays and for 4-6 years olds will be at 4.15-5.45pm and for 6-18 years old will be from 4.30-7.30pm. Please contact Emma on 01252 216277 or farnham@ stagecoach.co.uk to book your two week trial.

Stagecoach Guildford, run by Daniela Thoms, is launching classes on Saturdays from 1.30-4.30pm at Bushy Hill Junior School for 6-16 year olds. To book a two week trial please contact Daniela on 01243 585766 or guildford@stagecoach.co.uk. Stagecoach Godalming are also launching new classes at Busbridge Infant School, Godalming. Classes start on Friday 28th September and Early Stages (4-6 years old) will be at 4.15-5.45pm and the Main School (6-18 years old) will be from 4.30-7.30pm. Contact the Principal of Stagecoach Godalming, Holly King on 01252 319133 or godalming@stagecoach.co.uk to book your one week free trial! Stagecoach also run classes in Woking, Camberley and Liphook.

Anyone for TOTS Tennis?

A new class is launching in September 2018 that specialises in tennis for pre-schoolers (2-4 year olds).

Surrey Little Rackets uses modified equipment; smaller courts, rackets, nets and softer balls (as well as lots of other toys). All equipment is provided.

Classes are taught by Katie Rayment, an LTA Level 3 Accredited + coach. Katie has worked in tennis for 13 years and has experience coaching all ages. Since having her second child, Katie has decided to focus on pre-school tennis to introduce the sport at a younger age.

As well as learning a new skill, Katie stresses the importance of listening, watching and encourages the children to work together; all invaluable life skills we want our children to learn. Please contact 07884 394003 or katie@surreylittlerackets.co.uk for more information.

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Waterbabies Launch in Guildford Waterbabies are very excited to announce that they are starting classes in September at The Holiday Inn Guildford. Conveniently located just off the A3, classes run on Fridays and Saturdays. Melissa Holt, who runs the local Waterbabies classes says “at Water Babies your little one will be able to journey seamlessly through our programme, which they can join from birth. Little ones have a natural affinity with water, and they possess amazing natural reflexes in water; we work with these to develop your child’s confidence and skills in the pool.” Classes also run in Cranleigh, West Horsley, Woking, Farnham, Addlestone and Chertsey. For more information please call 01932 227428 or visit waterbabies.co.uk.

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Independent Schools Round Up St Catherine’s Prep, Bramley

St Hilary’s School

St Catherine’s is situated in the village of Bramley, 3 miles south of Guildford, which has fast train connections to London. Prep School girls benefit immeasurably from the world-class facilities of the Senior School, including the extensive grounds, 25m indoor pool, Sports Hall, dance studio, magnificent auditorium and 19th century chapel. Girls from age 4 engage in a full and varied curriculum which includes music, IT, ballet, and sport delivered by dedicated specialist teachers. Their Patron, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, said on a recent visit, ‘You are all extremely lucky to be at such a wonderful school.’

St Hilary’s School in Godalming is a non-selective, independent preparatory day school and nursery for boys and girls. The school aims to develop pupils’ talents and allow children to achieve their best in a dynamic and vibrant environment. Specialist teaching is introduced at an early age along with music, drama, competitive sport, Forest School and educational trips; all provided in small class sizes. Outside of lessons, there is a rich programme of extracurricular activities and wrap around care for those who require it. The school is proud of the range of scholarships it secures annually and the competitive senior schools pupils go on to. Come and see for yourself why the school was rated `Excellent’ in its inspection result at their next open days on Friday 5th October (10.30am – 12pm) and Saturday 6th October (10am – 12.30pm) or visit www.sthilarysschool.com for more information.

The school provides outstanding pastoral care.

Naomi Bartholomew, Headmistress, comments that ‘the relationships which are built between the girls and their teachers are key to the success, both academic and personal, of the girls’. In the words of The Good Schools Guide, ‘Everyone walks out feeling valued for who they are.’ ‘This is as good as it gets.’ Open Mornings: Wednesday 13th September, Thursday 12th October and Friday 3rd November. www.stcatherines.info 01483 899665.

St. Edmund’s School

ISL Surrey

Situated in Hindhead close to the A3 tunnel, St. Edmund’s is an independent co-educational day school with a unique flexi-boarding provision for boys and girls from 2 to 16 years. Made up of four parts, Little Ed’s Nursery and Reception, Lower Prep & Prep, Senior Prep and Senior School, St. Edmund’s prides itself on a reputation of achieving high academic results whilst seeking to provide an excellent all round education for its pupils.

ISL Surrey is an independent co-ed school in Woking for children aged 2 – 11, catering to both local and international families.

At Little Ed’s Nursery, multisensory learning is an important part of the child-led learning ethos and the brand new Early Years Garden, opened recently by the Mayor of Haslemere has been an instant hit with the children with its free-flow design providing a space for physical, sensory play, role play, construction and mark-making not to mention the fully equipped mud kitchen and fully rented out Bug Hotel.

St. Edmund’s School, Portsmouth Road, Hindhead, Surrey GU26 6BH. www.saintedmunds.co.uk 01428 604 808.

The school provides an outstanding educational programme tailored to each individual, based on the principles of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), they also offer specialist language provision.

There is extensive wrap-around care and pupil well-being is at the heart of all school activity.

“We would be delighted to welcome prospective parents to visit our award-winning school” says Richard Parker, Principal. “Come and join us at our open mornings on 27th September and 15th November 2018.”

To reserve your place, telephone: 01483 750409 or contact admissions@islsurrey.org.

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St. Andrew’s - Developing Potential For Life

Edgeborough School

St. Andrew’s School, Woking, situated in the village of Horsell, is a thriving co-educational 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.

Edgeborough School is riding a wave of excitement following an excellent start to life under the guidance of Mr Dan Thornburn, who became the Headmaster in September 2017. Mr Thornburn has brought with him a wealth of experience and a unique balance of skills, including academic strength, sporting pedigree and a strong ability to communicate and inspire. All of these traits have been displayed in the short amount of time he and his family have been there, including a continuation of the school’s development, progression and forward-thinking. Edgeborough offers a carefully balanced, all-round education which aims to develop skills, interests and an aspiration within pupils to do anything and everything to the best of their ability.

A strong and enthusiastic team of experienced specialist teachers enrich the curriculum, while small class sizes ensure that each child’s progress is recognised and encouraged. Contact the admissions team at admissions@edgeborough. co.uk or call on 01252 792495 for more information.

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. In their latest ISI Inspection (Jan 2016), the school was rated ‘excellent’ in all areas.

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 11 for details or visit: www.st-andrews.woking.sch.uk.

St. Andrew’s (Woking) School Trust, Church Hill House, Wilson Way, Horsell GU21 4QW Email: admin@st-andrews.woking.sch.uk.

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Morning minibus service from Guildford, Cranleigh and Haslemere

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Independent Schools Round Up Ripley Court School

Highfield & Brookham Schools Ripley Court is a fully co-educational school for children aged 3 -13 set in 20 beautiful acres and easily accessed from the A3, Cobham, Weybridge, Woking and Guildford. It benefits from small classes and specialist teachers. Its secret for success is to combine strong academic rigor with important but lessmeasurable values in life, such as kindness, respect and fun.

The school produces excellent results in exams, senior school entries and scholarships as well as success in sports, music and art. Such achievements are important but each child’s happiness and well-being is valued even more.

To visit the school, please contact the Registrar on 01483 225217 or email registrar@ripleycourt.co.uk.

Rydes Hill Preparatory School and Nursery Rydes Hill is a non-selective one form entry Catholic School in Guildford educating girls from 3-11 and boys from 3-7. Consistently awarded the top rated ‘excellent’ in all recent ISI Reports, they embrace the individual strengths and talents of each child and nurture their confidence and selfbelief. Rydes Hill warmly welcome families of all faiths and beliefs and recognise that happiness and well-being are the cornerstone of academic success.

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.

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.

St. Edmund’s School, Hindhead LITTLE ED’S NURSERY

They have recently announced that their outstanding Nursery will be open all year round from January 2019 and they remain eligible for the Early Years Funding. The Nursery children enjoy a wealth of experience in the Nursery, tapping into specialist teachers to experience outdoor forest adventures, music classes, drama, dance and a number of sporting activities.

Call Jacqui O’Neill on 01483 563160 or via admissions@rydeshill.com to arrange a private tour or to attend the next Open Day on Friday 5th October.

St Nicholas’ School St Nicholas’ School in Church Crookham, Fleet is a highly regarded independent day school, educating girls from 3-16 years and boys from 3-7 years. The school is delighted to announce that Dr Olwen Wright has taken up the role of Headmistress. Dr Wright was a founding member of Sherfield School and has also been a Team Inspector for the Independent Schools Inspectorate since 2010.

St Nicholas’ School operates an extended day from 8am-6pm and has dedicated buses covering routes from Alton, Camberley, Basingstoke, Farnham, Fleet and Odiham. St Nicholas’ is set in beautiful surroundings and has superb facilities, including a fullsize sports hall, multi use games facility, a large art and textiles centre, four dedicated science laboratories and specialist facilities for music, ICT, food-technology and drama.

The school maintains its excellent track record for GCSE results and in 2015 it achieved the highest rating “Excellent” in its ISI Inspection. The next Open Event is on Sat 6 October 10am-1pm. To receive a prospectus or arrange a personal tour of St. Nicholas’ School, please call 01252 850121 (option 2) or email: registrar@st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk.

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Open Mornings Wednesday 12th September Thursday 11th October Friday 16th November

NEXT OPEN MORNING Friday 5th October, 10am

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Rydes Hill is a non-selective, one form entry Catholic School for girls aged 3-11 and boys aged 3-7 welcoming families of all faiths and beliefs.

Friday 5th October (Reception entry) Thursday 22nd November (Years 1 - 6)

To arrange a private tour or attend our next Open Day, please contact our Registrar, Mrs Jacqui O’Neill, on 01483 563 160 or at admissions@rydeshill.com.

Aldershot Road, Guildford GU2 8BP

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Making the Best of Open Days

his autumn, state and independent schools will be opening their doors to prospective pupils and their parents to give them a flavour of life at their school. Claire Winter has the lowdown on how to get the best out of these Open Days and tours.

What is an Open Day? School open days help you decide what school you want your child to go to. During an open day, prospective parents are shown around the school, often on a school day, to give them a flavour of the working life of the school and the school environment. You will be able to see the children in lesson and talk to the teachers and pupils.

Sometimes pupils are given the task of showing parents around the school. This is a great opportunity to ask them how they enjoy being at the school. How settled, relaxed and confident these children are can give you an idea of how happy the children are there. Usually, the head teacher or a senior member of staff also gives a talk which includes a general overview of the school and its values and ethos. This is often followed by a presentation by the head of admissions or the relevant head of the section of the school (for example, head of reception, or sixth form).

following year. It’s a good idea to start looking a year in advance. So if your child is starting school, start looking at schools when they are three. If you are looking for secondary school places, start looking in year 5 (when your child is nine or ten).

You can then revisit the schools you are most interested in with your child the following year.

Independent schools often hold Open Days throughout the Autumn and Spring terms. They can have waiting lists for Reception-age children or require children to take a school-specific 7+ or 11+ exam to gain a place, so you need to find out the criteria for entry to the school and visit well in advance.

How are Open Days Organised?

Schools organise Open Evenings as well as days to allow working parents to visit the school too.

Some schools (mainly independent) hold Open Days on a Saturday. All schools put a lot of care and organisation into the events and they all want to show their school in the best light. However, there may be a lot of people attending so do be sure to turn up on time and follow the school’s directions during the event.

Tips for Visiting an Open Day

When Are They Held?

Take your child with you. There is no point in falling in love with a school only to find your child does not want to go there.

State schools generally hold Open Days in September and October aimed at children and families looking for a school place for the

What is your general feeling about the school?

Your gut reaction is very important. Do the pupils look happy and engaged?

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Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Make sure you ask the pupils what they think of the school.

Don’t make decisions on individual teachers. They often move on and large departments have a variety of teachers that will rotate every year to teach your child a particular subject.

If your child has a particular interest in a subject, make sure you visit the department and look at the kind of work they will be doing.

What extra-curricular activities do they have? Are there clubs that will engage your child and allow them to pursue a broad range of interests?

While exam results aren’t everything, every parent wants their child to do well. Academic performance is a top priority for many families. It’s a good idea to see how the school is performing compared to other local schools, using exam league tables and Ofsted reports.

If, after your initial visits, you are still undecided, go back and visit the schools on your shortlist again during a normal working day.

Finally, in making your decision, don’t be afraid to trust your instincts; you know your child and you are best placed to ascertain what is right for them. If your child is older, do take account of their preferences too and include them in the decision making process. The best decision will undoubtedly be the one you all agree.

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Local Schools Round Up The Federation of Lightwater Schools

Onslow Infant School

The Federation of Lightwater Schools offers an outstanding educational journey for children aged 4-11. Located in the wonderful community of Lightwater, Lightwater Village School and Hammond School aim for every child to Learn, Enjoy, Grow, Achieve. Lightwater Village School is a two form entry infant school offering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment courtesy of their exceptional facilities including custom outdoor learning spaces. The children achieve excellence whilst engaging in imaginative and exciting themes whereby learning comes alive.

Onslow Infant School is a vibrant and friendly school community where diversity is celebrated and learning is inspirational. They provide a caring, happy and stimulating learning environment, where all of the children feel safe and secure. Onslow aim to provide their children with an excellent start to school life by helping them to develop into independent young people, who are able to apply their skills and knowledge to whatever lies ahead. The dedicated staff and governors work together to provide a curriculum which opens children’s minds to many possibilities and empowers each and every one to flourish and grow in all aspects of their life.

Hammond School is a high achieving and forward thinking three form entry junior school where children are guided to discover their personal strengths and helped to develop within a creative and inspiring curriculum. The values of Respect, Resilience, Cooperation, Trust, Thoughtfulness and Responsibility lie at the heart of their high expectations for all. If you are applying for September 2019 or are interested in an in-year application, they hope to welcome you to one of their Open Events this Autumn term.

Onslow is extremely proud of their school and are always delighted to show prospective children and parents around. If you would like to see what makes the school so special, please contact the school office to attend an open day on 16th October and 15th November 2018.

St John’s C of E Infant School

St Cuthbert Mayne School

St John’s is an OFSTED ‘Outstanding’ popular Church of England Infant school. The school provides an excellent education, delivered through a broad and balanced curriculum, designed to engage, challenge and excite each child. It offers a wide range of experiences, from Forest School, to an extensive choice of after school clubs and activities.

“Recognising the value and worth of each individual”.

Staff are committed and enthusiastic, with a wealth of experience. The school is extremely proud of its long-standing record of high academic achievement, and is a feeder school to both Waverley Abbey and South Farnham. It’s facilities include a new purpose built library, outside trim trail, and light and airy classrooms – designed to encourage a love of learning, in a warm, happy and stimulating environment.

Their aim is to ensure that their pupils are well prepared for their next stages through an excellent primary education which sets strong foundations for their future. They do this by providing a stimulating learning environment and a broad and balanced curriculum.

From the moment you walk through the doors of St John’s you will be greeted by a friendly smile, and you can appreciate why this happy, and thriving school is recognised as one of the leading schools in the area.

St Cuthbert Mayne is a Catholic Primary School in the diocese of Arundel and Brighton. As a catholic school the ethos is based on the Gospel values of Respect for Life, Love, Solidarity, Truth and Justice.

They are ambitious for their pupils and challenge them to be the best that they can be in all that they do.

Resilience, creativity, tolerance, independence and collaboration are some of the many qualities the pupils develop during their time at St Cuthbert Mayne. They concluded 2017/18 with their best SATs results for 3 years since the new National Curriculum Tests were introduced and are above the National Standard in all areas. Please contact them for further information.

Should You Help with Homework?

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hen your children settle down to do homework, do you keep close tabs on them and routinely offer to help? Or is your approach more hands off?

Researchers from Finland have found that although most homework assistance aims at helping the child, one approach is much better at instilling persistence.

The study looked at children aged from 8 to 11 years and found that when parents offered opportunities for their child to work independently that the child demonstrated an increased ability to work persistently on his or her school assignments when tested 12 months later.

However, when parents provided concrete assistance to their child, the less task-persistent the child’s behaviour later became. This in turn, made parents offer more and more help.

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“One possible explanation is that when a parent gives a child the opportunity to do homework autonomously, this sends out a message that they believe in their child’s skills and capabilities.

This, in turn, makes the child believe in him or herself, and in his or her skills and capabilities,” Associate Professor, Jaana Viljaranta from the University of Eastern Finland explained.

Similarly, concrete homework assistance especially if not requested by a child - may send out a message that a parent doesn’t believe in their child’s ability to do their homework.

When a parent offers the child an opportunity for autonomous working, the child will work persistently, which leads to better development of skills. If, however, a parent’s homework assistance involves plenty of concrete help, the child will work less persistently, leading to poorer development of skills.

It is important for parents to take their child’s needs into consideration when offering homework assistance. Of course, parents should offer concrete help when their child clearly needs it. However, concrete help is not something that should be made automatically available in every situation – only when needed,” Viljaranta said.

More info can be found at www.sciencedaily.com.

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ST JOHN'S C OF E INFANT SCHOOL

A nurturing, family atmosphere A love of learning and a joyful day A curriculum that engages, challenges and excites each child Committed enthusiastic staff that love and care for our children.

“St John’s offers an excellent learning environment underpinned by a strong Christian ethos” Alex Tear - Director of Education for the Diocese

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Onslow Infant School is a community infant school based in the heart of Onslow

What we offer:

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• Inspirational Teachers • Child-led and varied curriculum • Woodland School • Morning and Afterschool Clubs • Strong, proven transition programme • Good Level of Development - considerably higher than National and Surrey • Freeflow access to a designated EYFS Outdoor Area • A nurturing and caring environment for every child

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St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School in Cranleigh is delighted to unveil their fantastic new playground following a £62,000 investment.

We have spaces available for 2018/9 academic year.

Please contact us for more information or come to our open mornings: Thursday, 27th September 2018 at 10-11.30am Thursday, 18th October 2018 at 10-11.30am Thursday, 22nd November 2018 at 10-11.30am Thursday, 10th January 2019 at 10-11.30am

‘Recognising the value and worth of each individual’ Headteacher: Mrs Natalie McCarthy, St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School, St Nicolas Avenue, Cranleigh Surrey, GU6 7AQ Tel: 01483 274961

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I recall during our first parent meeting he was two sets below what he should have been and this was daunting, especially given the curriculum for his year has been made more difficult. The prospect of achieving good results seemed all but impossible. As a result of the centre support, excellent tutoring and team work we managed amazing results and that’s all credit to the Explore Learning team.

Explore Learning provides maths and English tuition to children aged four to 14, with 139 centres across the country. Families caught up with an Explore Learning member to find out more about their experience.

Why did you decide to join Explore?

Making the right choices when it comes to your child’s education is vital and the decision to join Explore was easy. Prior to choosing, Ehsanoor had a private tutor for a number of years and we were not seeing any real improvements or progress and this is when I came across Explore Learning. From the offset, I was very impressed with the way the centre was set up, what it had to offer and the support available was great. All the tutors at Explore are extremely friendly and very supportive.

How has Explore helped/ what impact has Explore had?

In a short space of time I have seen significant progress in Ehsanoor’s development, so much so that he has completed his entire SATS test

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Who would you recommend Explore to?

Given the above achievements, my recommendations would be to all parents thinking about providing additional support to their children that they come into the centre and see what they are all about. Trial sessions are available and these provide a great intro to the centre.

Can you tell me what you think makes Explore Learning a unique tutoring service?

It’s all about the great learning system and tutor support that they have in place. I’ve looked at other courses online, but Explore’s sessions are more interesting and interactive. The software they use and the learning structure makes learning fun and user-friendly. When my Ehsanoor comes out of his session he’s really excited and looking forward to the next one.

How do Explore tutors support your child in their sessions?

At the end the tutors do session notes where they write down what the session was about,

the areas they did well in, where they’ve improved, what needs further development, so we know after each session where we can help. The tutors also reward them for good work, giving them incentives to work towards.

For example, they have lizard cards that you can collect for a variety rewards – the more you collect the greater the choices.

What does your child enjoy about their sessions at Explore Learning?

There’s a lot of interaction with the tutors.

Ehsanoor benefits from sessions if he’s struggling with something at school, like maths or grammar. They sit down and go through it with him. It has really made a difference to his development.

How has Explore supported what your child is working on at school?

All schools will have different methods of teaching; however, Explore Learning will follow your child’s schools’ methodologies, to avoid confusion, which is great.

Get in touch with Explore Learning today by calling 033 0124 3802 to discuss your child’s needs and book your free trial.

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Schools and Education Please make sure you contact the schools to find out if you need to register as many schools require you to book a place at their open day Independent School Open Days

Local School Open Days

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Aldro School. Boys 7-13 yrs.

Sat 29 Sept.

Brookwood Primary School, Woking

Thurs 11 Oct 9-10am and 11am-12pm.

Amesbury School. Mixed 2-13 yrs.

Thurs 11 Oct 10am-12pm.

Barfield School. Mixed 2-13 yrs.

Fri 14 Sept 9.30am.

Barrow Hills School. Mixed 2-13 yrs.

Please contact the school.

Hammond School, Lightwater 01276 473972 info@hammondjuniorschool.org

Belmont Preparatory School Mixed 2-13 yrs.

Fri 21 Sept.

Open Evenings at 7pm: Tues 30 Oct & Thurs 22 Nov. Parent & Child Tours: Thurs 8 Nov 9.30-10.30am, Tues 13 Nov 9.30-10.30am, Wed 14 Nov 1.30-2.30pm, Tues 27 Nov 9.30-10.30am. Fun Taster Afternoons (3.30-4.45pm): Thurs 15 Nov & Tues 27 Nov.

Coworth Flexlands School Boys 3-7 yrs, girls 3-11 yrs.

Please contact the school.

Cranleigh Prep School. Mixed 7-13 yrs.

Please contact the school.

Lightwater Village School 01276 473346 info@lightwatervillageschool.org

Cranmore School. Mixed 2 ½ - 13 yrs.

Fri 21 Sept, Sat 22 Sept

Open Mornings (all 9.30-10.30am): Wed 7 Nov, Thurs 15 Nov, Tues 20 Nov, Thurs 22 Nov. Stay & Play Sessions (all 10-11am): Tues 6 Nov, Wed 14 Nov, Thurs 29 Nov.

Duke of Kent School. Mixed 3-16 yrs.

Sat 6 Oct.

Edgeborough, Frensham 01252 792495 Mixed 2-13 years.

Fri 12 Oct from 10.30am, Fri 30 Nov from 10.30am.

Onslow Infant School, Guildford 01483 532726; info@onslow.surrey.sch.uk

Tues 16 Oct and Thurs 15 Nov 9.30am.

Please book a place on a tour.

Frensham Heights. Mixed 3-18 yrs.

Sat 22 Sept.

St Cuthbert Mayne School, Cranleigh 01483 274961 info@stcuthbert-mayne.surrey.sch.uk

Thurs 27 Sept 10-11.30am, Thurs 18 Oct 10-11.30am, Thurs 22 Nov 10-11.30am and Thurs 10 Jan 2019 10-11.30am.

Glenesk School, E Horsley 01483 282329

Fri 14 Sept 9.15am, Sat 22 Sept 2pm.

Mixed 2-7 years.

St John’s C of E Infant School, Churt 01428 713216 office@stjohns-farnham.surrey.sch.uk

Tues 2 Oct 9.30-11.30am, Wed 10 Oct 1.30-2.30pm, Wed 17 Oct 9.30-11.30am, Tues 30 Oct 1.30-2.30pm.

Greenfield School. Mixed 3-11 yrs.

Fri 5 Oct 10am-12pm.

Guildford High School. Girls 4-18 yrs.

Jnrs: Thur 13 Sept, Tue 25 Sept 10am.

Halstead Prep School. Girls 3-11 years.

Fri 5 Oct 9-10.30am.

Highfield and Brookham School, Liphook 01428 728000 admissions@brookhamschool.co.uk Mixed 3-13 years.

Highfield Prep School (ages 8-13) Sat 6 Oct 10am-12pm.

Brookham Pre-prep & Nursery (ages 3-7) to arrange a bespoke visit, please email admissions@ brookhamschool.co.uk

Hoe Bridge School. Mixed 2 ½-13 yrs.

Tues 2 Oct.

ISL Surrey Primary School Woking 01483 750409 admissions@islsurrey.org

Thurs 27 Sept, Thurs 15 Nov. Booking essential.

Mixed 2-11 years.

Lanesborough School. Boys 3-13 yrs.

Sat 13 Oct 9.30-11.30am.

Longacre School. Mixed 2 ½-11 yrs.

Fri 21 Sept, Sat 22 Sept.

Lyndhurst School. Mixed 3-11 years.

Please contact the school.

Manor House School. Girls 2-16 years.

Sat 6 Oct 10am.

Moon Hall School Specialist school for dyslexic children.

Please contact the school.

Ripley Court, Ripley 01483 225217

Fri 21 Sept, Fri 16 Nov 9-11am.

Mixed 3-13 years.

The Royal School. Mixed 6 wks-18 yrs.

Junior School: Fri 16 Nov.

Rydes Hill School, Guildford 01483 563160

Fri 5 Oct 10am.

Boys 3-7 years, Girls 3-11 years.

St Andrews School, Horsell 01483 760943

Sat 3 Nov 10-12pm.

Mixed 3-13 years.

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

Open Mornings: Wed 12 Sept, Thurs 11 Oct, Fri 16 Nov. Taster Afternoons: Fri 5 Oct (Reception entry), Thurs 22 Nov (Years 1-6).

St Edmund’s School, Hindhead 01428 609875

Sat 6 Oct 10am.

Mixed 2-16 years.

St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551

Fri 5 Oct 10.30am-12pm, Sat 6 Oct 10am-12.30pm.

Boys 2-7 years, Girls 2-11 years.

St Ives School. Girls 2-11 yrs, boys 2-7 yrs.

Fri 21 Sept.

St Nicholas’ School, Fleet 01252 850121

Sat 6 Oct 10am-1pm.

Boys 3-7 years, Girls 3-16 years.

St Teresa’s Effingham. Girls 2-18 yrs.

Sat 29 Sept 10am.

Tormead School. Girls 4-18 yrs.

Junior School: Tues 18 Sept, Mon 1 Oct, Fri 12 Oct 9.15-11am.

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Back to School Reading!

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ome children may start school in September without having read much over the summer holidays.

Not surprisingly, they might be at a lower reading level than at the end of the previous year. All is not lost – but it is essential to get off to a good reading start.

Reading at home is invaluable to academic development. Whilst children read throughout the school day, they are unlikely to read individually with a teacher very often.

It is therefore up to parents to ensure that there is lots of reading at home.

1. Reading should always be a positive experience, not a chore or punishment. Be patient and encouraging. Don’t force children to read every single page of a book if they are not enjoying it, or if it is too difficult. Help them out by sharing the reading. Don’t be afraid to put a book aside completely and let them choose another. Have fun using silly voices, reading to pets, siblings or teddies!

2. Get children into a good reading routine. Once a routine is established, reluctant readers are much less likely to protest. Reading for 10 minutes every day after breakfast can become just as normal as brushing teeth. Bedtime is not always a good time to listen to young readers, when they are likely to be tired.

3. Read aloud to children as much as you can. Don’t stop bedtime stories just because children can read

By Liz Walker of Readingchest.co.uk themselves. Bedtime reading is the perfect time to inspire children about books, to develop their love of stories, enhance their imagination and quench their thirst for knowledge.

Learning to ‘enjoy’ reading is more important than ‘learning to read’.

4. It is important that children read books at the right level of difficulty so that they enjoy them, gain confidence and develop good comprehension skills. Don’t push children up reading levels too quickly just to keep up with peers.

5. Encourage children to read a wide breadth of books including non-fiction. If children read books that they enjoy from an early age, they are more likely to develop a love of reading. Don’t just rely on school books if the selection isn’t great. The more children read, the better they read!

Reading Chest aims to make reading at home fun for children and easy for parents by providing a constant supply of inspiring books, at just the right reading level.

For more information go to www.readingchest.co.uk.

Reading Chest is offering Families’ readers £5.00 off their first month’s membership with the code FAM18.

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Clubs and Classes Arts & Crafts

Here’s a selection of some of the best local classes for all ages from babies to teens.

Creative Play Sessions

International School of London Surrey, Woking 01483 750409 islsurrey.org/events creativeplay@islsurrey.org

ISL Surrey is holding creative play sessions for parents, carers and toddlers from 18 months to 3 years. Taking place every Wednesday from 10.30-11.30am. £5 per family per session. Every week a range of different multisensory, exploratory activities will be on offer in the indoor and outdoor (dedicated) early years environment. Come prepared to ISL Surrey get messy!

Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village

Compton, near Guildford 01483 810 235

Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village runs The Make Space - a drop in workshop every Sunday, stop by at any time between 11am–1pm & 1.30pm4pm. From printmaking to painting and sewing to sculpture, families can discover a new activity every week. Free Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village with admission.

Wharf Wheenies

Dapdune Wharf, Guildford 01483561389

An hour long session including story time, fun craft activities and a chance to explore the outdoors. Please come suitably dressed for being outdoors, and there will be some walking involved. For children aged 18 months+ with an adult.

Guildford Theatre School

Trinity Centre (Off Guildford’s High Street), Beverley Hall (next to Waitrose) and G Live enquiries@guildfordtheatreschool.co.uk

Established by Anna McNamara to provide a creative learning experience that focuses on the acquisition of skills and the Guildford Theatre School pursuit of excellence in Musical Theatre, Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Singing and Drama. Through application and commitment an individual can achieve extraordinary things. Classes are held each Saturday for ages 4-18 years.

Haslemere Performing Arts

Haslemere and the surrounding area haparts@aol.com 01428 652360 (answerphone)

Haslemere Performing Arts provides structured classes of a high standard in all aspects of dance and theatre at affordable fees. Pupils continually achieve outstanding results in dance exams, shows and competitions with a number of past and present pupils attending The Royal Ballet School, Theatre Schools and appearing in professional productions. Classes available in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Musical Theatre, Acrobatic Gymnastics, Boys Street, Adult Tap and Mothers & Toddlers.

Surrey Baby Massage

Send near Guildford and Woking www.surreybabymassage.co.uk 07980 308085

Katie Norris, a paediatric and neonate nurse Haslemere Performing Arts specialist, offers 5 week baby massage courses from her home in Perform Weekly Drama, Dance and Send. Classes are Singing Classes primarily aimed at Guildford, Godalming, Haslemere, Farnham, Woking, newborns to six month Frimley 020 7255 9120 enquiries@perform.org.uk olds, but are suitable www.perform.org.uk/try for all babies who Confidence building fun for 4-12s. A unique mix enjoy it. Sessions are of drama, friendly and informal Save dance and and discussions are £30 - see Surrey Baby Massage singing encouraged at the end page 4 specially of each class with refreshments. It’s a great time formulated to talk about the challenges of parenthood and to bring form new friendships. out every

Dance Guildford See main listing under “Music and Movement for Pre-Schoolers”.

Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322

Synergy Dance®

Synergy Dance® offer a wide range of dance, fitness, yoga, aerobics and SEND classes for children from preschool to teens.

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Stagecoach Theatre Arts

Camberley 0208 892 5177 Farnborough & Frimley 01252 216 277 Farnham 01252 216 277 Godalming 01252 319 133 Guildford 01243 585766 Liphook 01425 470 934 Woking 01483 235 216

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 Stagecoach 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.

Summer Rose Performing Arts

East Horsley 07920 101282 summer@summerroseperformingarts.co.uk

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focussing on free Red Shoes School of Dance choreography.

Whether dance is a serious interest or a social way to keep fit, Red Shoes will find the perfect class for you. Call Jane Lubach on 07711378536 for an informal chat or email info@redshoesschoolofdance.co.uk to book your free trial.

child’s true potential.

Perform Classes are kept small to ensure lots of individual attention.

Perform offer no-obligation FREE trial sessions.

Perform are also excited to launch classes at a new venue - Emmanuel Church Hall, Guildford!

Red Shoes School of Dance

Haslemere and Grayshott www.redshoesschoolofdance.co.uk

With highly experienced teachers offering a nurturing and fun environment, Red Shoes School of Dance offer classes for everyone from 2 years to 70+. Weekly lessons in Ballet, Tap, Modern, and Contemporary Jazz as well as non syllabus Creative Classes on Saturday mornings

An exciting dance and performing arts school based in East Horsley, offering classes in a variety of styles including Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz/Street, Cheerleading, singing, Musical Theatre, adult SalsaFit and Latin/ Summer Rose Performing Arts Ballroom. Their aim is to provide quality dance and performing arts training and to inspire and encourage all ages and abilities to enjoy dance! Summer Rose also offer Private lessons for students looking to gain extra knowledge, 1-1 teaching or for GCSE Dance.

Surrey Theatre Academy

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

Surrey Theatre Academy is a unique place where young people can come for Surrey Theatre Academy the best in musical theatre training. They are passionate about encouraging every child to reach their potential, learning essential life skills and growing in confidence and self belief. They offer coaching for L.A.M.D.A examinations, fantastic holiday workshops, after-school classes and a weekend school on Saturdays. Contact them for a free trial.

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Recreational gymnastics classes for girls and boys of all ages, babies to adults. The gym is packed with colourful equipment to make gymnastics exciting for all. They offer a safe, friendly environment for children to Gymnastics Factory progress through their award scheme. Plus some fun stuff too; hang upside down, trampoline into a foam pit and swing the trapeze!

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Dance Guildford offer affordable, friendly and FUN dance & movement classes. Taught by highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers, your child will be led through warmups and imaginative play to Dance Guildford develop their physical and creative skills. “Wonderful classes, relaxed and friendly. My daughter comes out beaming and looks forward to it each week!”

Molly Moocow

Godalming, Haslemere 01428 658858 www.mollymoocow.com

Molly Moocow’s moosical 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 Molly Moocow physical ability with a themed curriculum tailored for each age group. Trial classes available.

Nature Sayers Croft Trust

Cranleigh www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk

The Really Wild Club is for 6-10 year olds and meets on the second weekend of the month from 2-4pm. An action packed club for children who love to get outside, explore, get dirty and have fun. Only £4 per session.

Places are limited, to join the club or for more information email trust@sayers-croft.org.uk. The Wild Club for ages 5 and under with an adult (siblings also welcome) is on the second Saturday of the month 10am-12pm. The Wild Club is free (donations welcome) and no booking is needed.

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Unleash your tots on the great outdoors and join Surrey Wildlife Trust for Forest School inspired adventures for ages 2-5. Book in for up to 6 exciting weekly sessions and feed their imagination with bugs, mud, stories and exploring! Sessions run on Thursdays from 13th September at Nower Wood near Leatherhead and on Fridays from 14th September at Newlands Corner near Guildford. FREE taster sessions available on 6 and 7 September.

Booking essential at surreywildlifetrust.org.

Phonics Bright Beginners

Esher and Pyrford info@bright-beginners.co.uk, 07830 122 655 www.bright-beginners.co.uk

Fun, interactive phonics classes for 2-4 year olds. Activities will include gross and fine motor control and there will be opportunities to make crafts, learn songs and take part in lots of hands-on activities. Bright Beginners will graduate from the programme with a Bright Beginners sound introduction to early reading and writing.

Piano Eralys Fernández Piano Academy Knaphill www.eralysfernandez.com eralysf@yahoo.es 01483729365 / 07875610412

The Academy is based in Knaphill and is run by pianist Eralys Fernández.

Piano lessons are taught in the music studios in Eralys’ garden. The Academy employs a team of highly qualified piano teachers all CRB checked. Students Free trial from all ages and levels lesson - quote Families are accepted. Music Surrey theory, jazz, composition West and harpsichord are also offered.

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Together we work towards building strong foundations in: • Musicianship • Analysis & Composition • Musicology • Technique • Performance Students learn on a beautiful 1880 Bechstein Surrey Piano upright piano.

Everyone has the opportunity to participate in recitals, exams, festivals and many ongoing music projects.

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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 will participate in 18 different sports a year, grow in confidence and self esteem, learn leadership and team MultiSports work skills and have fun making lots of new friends.

Swimming Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322

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Rubba Duckies Swim School

Guildford 07956 162154 maurice@rubbaduckies.com www.rubbaduckies.co.za

Rubba Duckies offer a variety of classes for all ages in their Guildford swimming centre.

Small classes in Rubba Duckies Swim School a private pool allow them to cater for specific ages and requirements.

Whether you want to start your baby swimming, get your child water safe, scratch up on stroke technique or tumble turns, Rubba Duckies has perfect water space for you. Open 6 days a week, from 9am - 8pm.

Water Babies Water Babies

West Horsley, Woking, Cranleigh, Farnham, Guildford, Chertsey 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.

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Fun Tennis for 2-4 year olds; all games are designed to improve Balance, Agility and Co-ordination whilst playing a variety of games.

Children use modified equipment; smaller courts, rackets, nets and softer balls (as well as lots of other toys). Book online or contact Katie to request a FREE trial.

Kumon is Kumon offering a two-week Free Trial between 1 September and 31 October 2018 for new Two students. Your week free child will be trial! assessed so your Kumon Instructor can tailor the level of study precisely to their ability. Your child can experience how the Kumon Maths and English Programmes help children of any age and ability to become confident, independent learners with a positive attitude to study. To find your nearest study centre, please visit www.kumon.co.uk.

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FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

Hatchlands Bug Trail Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford GU4 7RT 10am-5pm daily. See how many bugs you can spot on a trail through the parkland. Normal admission applies.

Painting for Under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 11-11.45am. Dress for mess and enjoy some painting fun. Advance booking required. £4, adult free.

FRIDAY 7 SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

Free Wild Tots Taster!

Newlands Corner Shere Rd, Guildford 10-11am. Forest School inspired adventures, stories and discoveries in the woods for 2-5yr olds with an adult. Parking charges apply. Free, but booking essential on events@surreywt.org.uk.

Hollycombe Fairground at Night Iron Hill, Liphook GU30 7LP Adult £16; senior £14; child £12. Family tickets available. Pay once, and return again for a year, for free on most open days. Enjoy the sights, sounds, smell and atmosphere of a vintage Edwardian Fairground at night, as Hollycombe Steam in the Country stages its popular Saturday evening openings in September and October. There are steam-driven rides such as the Razzle Dazzle (considered to be the world’s first ‘white knuckle ride’); the Gallopers and Swingboats plus the magnificent 102 year old Big Wheel offering evening views over the twinkling lights of the South Downs. Normally only the Fairground will be operating on these evenings. Gates open 6pm, rides operate between 7-10pm.

Hollycombe is also open during the day on Sundays until 14 October.

Mad About Bats, Nower Wood Leatherhead 7pm-9pm. A session for all the family. Take bat detectors into the woods and find out more about these amazing animals.

Booking essential on 01483 795471 or events@surreywt.org.uk.

Maisie Goes To The Museum Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 10.3011.30am. Enjoy this story and see how Haslemere Museum differs from the museum Maisie visits. For under 5s with an adult. Child £2, adult £1. No booking needed.

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Hollycombe Fairground at Night

Heritage Open Day Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming GU8 4AD Free entry today. 10am-5.30pm.

Heritage Day, Painshill Park Portsmouth Rd, Cobham KT11 1JE. Free entry today. 10am-6pm.

Heritage Open Days Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 2-4pm. There will be a special trail and children’s activities. Free, no booking needed.

SUNDAY 9 SEPTEMBER Heritage Open Day Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford 10am-5pm.

Visit the house, garden and park free.

Running Day Great Cockcrow Railway Hardwick Lane, Lyne KT16 0AD Miniature train rides for ages 2 years+. 1.30-5pm (box office closes 4.45pm). Every Sunday until 28 Oct. Running Day, Mizens Railway Barrs Lane, Knaphill GU21 2JW Miniature train rides for ages 1+.

Every Sunday 2-5pm until 30 Sept.

TUESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 11-11.45am.

Stories and creative fun for under 5s with an adult. Spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis from 10.30am on the day. Suggested donation £3.

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Watts Academy: Botanical Illustration Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ For ages 13-16. £25. Learn about illustration with professional illustrator and artist Sophie Allsop.

Pre-booking required. 11am-4pm.

The Surrey Game and Country Fair Sunday 23rd September 2018 Loseley Park, Guildford

Super Saturday Rural Life Centre Farnham Museum volunteers bring history to life with demonstrations, crafts and fun activities.

SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER Hatchlands Dog Show Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford 11am4pm. Bring your four-legged friend and take part in the friendly show and fun classes in the garden.

Admission + £2 per class.

Under 5’s go free!

Family entertainment, rural crafts, have-a-go activities, food and drink, shopping and more!

1940’S Day, Mizens Railway Barrs Lane, Knaphill GU21 2JW Wartime themed event.

Public Open Afternoon Guildford Model Engineering Society Stoke Park, London Rd, Guildford GU1 1TU Miniature train rides. 2-5pm.

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What’s On Diary FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER Watts Tots: In the Frame Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, 10-11am. Recommended for under 5s. Collect, sort, select and display found objects to create a masterpiece. Pre-booking required.

Three Little Pigs Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 1.30-2.30pm.

Make puppets and/or houses to act out this popular children’s story. For under 5s with an adult. Child £2, adult £1. No booking needed.

SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER Nower Wood Autumn Open Day Nower Wood, Leatherhead 10am-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm.

Go wild with your family and take part in free activities including pond dipping, fire lighting and other nature inspired activities.

Nower Wood Open Day Booking essential on 01483 795471 or events@surreywt.org.uk. £5 per car. Run by Surrey Wildlife Trust.

Make Festival Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Down Lane, Compton GU3 1DQ 11am-4pm. See demonstrations by professional makers and craftspeople, get creative yourself (ages 4+ can throw a pot, sign up for timed slots on the day) and lots more - see www.wattsgallery.org. uk. Bring the whole family to join in the fun. Free with admission.

Storytelling, The Lightbox See listing on 11 September.

Doodle Fun, Surrey Heath Museum See listing on 22 Sept.

SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER The Surrey Game and Country Fair, Loseley Park Stakescorner Rd, Guildford GU3 1HY 9am-5pm. A fantastic action packed day out for the whole family, combining top class entertainment, have-a-go activities, shopping and rural crafts and local food and drink.

This year they are welcoming the famous Shetland Pony Grand National. This high-speed dash will be a blur of coloured silks and flying manes and tails as these fast and furious ponies and their brave young jockeys tackle their very own steeplechase course. There’ll be ferret racing and sheepdogs, the amazing Warrenby gun dogs, majestic birds of prey, fly fishing lessons and demonstrations, a fun dog show and dog agility. Enjoy dray rides, have-a-go archery, donkey rides, Sheep Show, Punch & Judy and model railway. There will be expert food demonstrations and tastings. The Fair is the ideal place for some early Christmas shopping!

A family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) is just £26 if bought in advance (up to midday Fri 21 Sept), and under 5s are free. Book online www.surreygamecountryfair.co.uk tickets also available on the gate.

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Hollycombe Fairground at Night See listing on 15 September.

Wey River Festival Dapdune Wharf Guildford GU1 4RR From 11am.

There’ll be willow weaving, archery, Surrey Wood Turners and plenty of crafts, children’s activities and foodie stalls. The highlight of the day is the illuminated pageant at dusk, with boats travelling from the centre of Guildford to Dapdune Wharf, brilliantly lit up. And while you wait for their arrival at Dapdune, experience the night sky with Guildford Astronomical Society through their magnificent telescopes.

Doodle Fun Surrey Heath Museum 33 Obelisk Way, The Square, Camberley 11am-1pm. For children with an adult. No booking required.

Haslemere Food Festival Lion Green Haslemere GU27 1LL 10am-4pm.

Free. Demonstrations, children’s entertainment (including an activity tent), music and much more.

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Make Festival See listing on 22 September.

SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER Hollycombe Fairground at Night See listing on 15 September.

SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBER Birds of Prey, Wisley See 29 Sept.

Farnham Food and Drink Festival Castle Street 10am-4pm.

FRIDAY 5 OCTOBER Lovely Leaves Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 10.30-11.30am.

Create colourful autumnal pictures.

For under 5s with an adult. Child £2, adult £1. No booking needed.

Woodfest, RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB Chainsaw carving demonstrations, children’s trail for children, horse-logging demonstration and more. Included in admission. 9am - 6pm.

SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER

Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere Magical Elephants And Dragons 10.30am-12pm. Look at the mythology surrounding elephants and dragons and make related masks. For ages 5-11. Mem £5, non mem £7. Booking advised.

Family Event - Big Arts 12.30-4.30pm. A chance for the whole family to explore their artistic nature and add to the collaborative giant collage. Donations welcome, no need to book.

SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER

Woodfest, RHS Wisley See 5 Oct.

Surrey Hills Wood Fair See listing on 6 October.

Hollycombe Fairground at Night See listing on 15 September.

Woodfest, RHS Wisley See 5 Oct.

Surrey Hills Wood Fair Fish Pond Copse Bookhurst Road, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 7DW A great family day out with lots to see and do in beautiful woodland and meadows.

Children can enjoy zip wires, tree climbing, horse & cart rides, crafts, storytelling, games and animal attractions. Full of traditional rural charm, there are woodland walks, demonstrations, beautiful crafted woodland products and delicious local food and drink, all within the stunning landscape of the Surrey Hills. Friendly dogs welcome on leads. Book ahead - £7.50 in advance, £10 on the day. Children under 12 go free. Free Parking. www.surreyhillsenterprises.co.uk Tickets also available from Guildford Tourist Information Centre 01483 444334 or visit https://tickets. visitguildford.com. Discover the best of the Surrey Hills at www. surreyhillsenterprises.co.uk - find out more about events, local produce, wine tasting, crafts, courses and activities. You can visit the directory, sign up for their e-newsletter and book on-line for Surrey Hills events.

Watts Academy: Sound & Light Interactive Drawings Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ For ages 13-16. £25. Design and create a picture that lights up, makes sound and changes colour with the weather. Please book. 11am-4pm.

Running Day Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway Frimley Lodge Park Miniature train rides will be running. 11am-5pm.

Harvest Home Dapdune Wharf Guildford GU1 4RR Celebrate the harvest with autumnal crafts, morris dancing and apple pressing, with a bonfire from 12pm - pick your baked potatoes and toast marshmallows. (£2 for baked potatoes). 11am-4pm.

Admission + £2.

FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER Watts Tots: Sculpture Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 10-11am.

Recommended for under 5s.

Experience the tactile joy of salt dough and create a sculpture. £5 per child, adults free.

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SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER Hollycombe Fairground at Night See listing on 15 September.

SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER Oktoberfest, Mizens Railway Barrs Lane, Knaphill GU21 2JW 12-5pm. Fairground organs, stalls, vintage children’s funfair and more.

SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER

Birds of Prey Weekend RHS Garden Wisley Woking Flying displays at 11am & 2pm.

Leaf Rubbing Crown Cranleigh Arts Centre 1 High St, Cranleigh 01483 278000 2-3pm. Create a beautiful crown out of colourful leaf-rubbings. For ages 5+. £5. Please pre-book.

Fun Palace, Camberley Library Knoll Rd, Camberley 10am-12pm.

Free events for all ages, ranging from arts and craft, to science, tech, digital, and heritage activities.

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Hollycombe Halloween Fairground at Night Iron Hill, Liphook GU30 7LP Enjoy the fairground at night with a spooky theme as you experience the magical nature of Hollycombe’s Edwardian fairground. Come dressed to scare!

Gates open at 6pm. Rides operate 7-10pm. Free return shuttle bus from Liphook Station.

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What’s On Diary SAT 20 OCTOBER CONT. The Great Surrey Heritage Show Surrey History Centre 130 Goldsworth Rd, Woking 10.30am3.30pm. Free. Go behind the scenes of Surrey History Centre plus there’ll be mini archaeological digs and arts and crafts for children.

Plus tours of the building (booking required for tours at www.surreycc. gov.uk/heritageevents).

SAT 20 – SUN 28 OCTOBER Wizards and Witches Week Bocketts Farm Young Street, Fetcham, KT22 9BS Enjoy a full packed programme of fun and freaky activities including a Quiz Trail, Creepy Craft Corner and Reptile Roadshow, where you’ll get the chance to meet awesome creepy crawlies up close! Plus, they’ll be hundreds of pumpkins on sale and amazing magic shows from the Wizard Bocketts Farm magician. Daily activities include pony rides, tractor rides, animal handling and pig racing, and you can meet and feed all of the friendly farm animals too. With a large heated indoor play barn, trampolines, pedal go karts, young driver’s area and a jumping pillow, there’s plenty to keep the whole family amused, whatever the weather! Open daily 10am – 5.30pm. www.bockettsfarm.co.uk Halloween Half Term Godstone Farm Tilburstow Hill Rd, Godstone RH9 8LX 01883 742546 www.godstonefarm.co.uk With lots of Halloween themed activities throughout the week, it promises to be a shocktacular half term, from pumpkin carving to tricks ‘n’ treats and spooky tales and tails! Come for a day of eerie fun on the farm, dress up and take part in the fancy dress parade, mix a potion in the cauldron

Godstone Farm or get messy while creating slime in the creepy cave slime station. With over 500 animals to see and huge play areas too you won’t want to leave, come on Sat 27 Oct and stay later for an extra treat – Low Bangs Firework Fun (Limited availability book early to avoid disappointment www.godstonefarm.co.uk). Best price when booking online @ £8.40 per adult or child.

Hallowe’en Half Term Hatchlands Park East Clandon, nr Guildford GU4 7RT Enjoy spooky fun and pumpkin carving in the courtyard. Normal admission + £3 per pumpkin.

‘Room on the Broom’, Half Term Family Fun, RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 10.30am-3.30pm.

Spooky trails, creepy crafts and a variety of fun activities. Pumpkin Carving will also be available for 3 days on a pre-booked workshop, £5 per pumpkin. Everything else is free with normal Garden entry.

Half Term Halloween Trail Polesden Lacey Great Bookham, nr Dorking RH5 6BD 10am-3pm. Follow the spooky trail down Nun’s Walk, guided by Mrs Greville’s ghostly dogs. £3 per child + normal admission.

Half Term Hansel and Gretel Trail Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG Follow in the footsteps of Hansel and Gretel and help them to escape from the clutches of the wicked witch.

10am-4pm. Admission + £1 for trail. Also, on 22-24 Oct, enjoy fairy tale crafts inspired by traditional gruesome storytelling (admission + £1.50 per craft). On 26 Oct there is a horrifying Hallowe’en walk (admission + £1 per child).

Fairground at Night!

Enjoy the special sights & sounds of a Traditional Steam Fair in the dark with all the lights on!

Many unique rides from the golden age of steam!

Happy Hallowe’en Trail Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming GU8 4AD Become a woodland wizard and create your own magical wand. Free entry for children in Hallowe’en costume. 10.30am-12.30pm.

Admission + £1 per trail. Also, on 24 Oct from 11am-1pm create your own spooky pumpkin (please bring your own pumpkin - admission + £2 for pumpkin carving).

October Half Term Fun Elm Nursery Sutton Green Rd, Guildford GU4 7QD Enjoy a spooky treasure hunt on the farm! See the animals and find the scary clues, complete the challenge and claim your prize. Will you encounter the Elm Witch who lives on the farm? Adult £1, child £2.50 (includes farm and treasure hunt entry and prize), under 2s are free.

SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER Big Draw 2018 Yvonne Arnauld Theatre Guildford Join Enjoy some lively artmaking for your hands and feet.

10am-1pm. Free.

Songs Across the Pond Farnham Maltings 10am-10.50am. £5 for one child and adult. Work with professional songwriters and performers and write a brand new song. Please book.

Public Open Afternoon Guildford Model Engineering Society See listing on 16 Sept.

Autumn Tree Festival Painshill Park Portsmouth Rd, Cobham 10am-6pm.

Outdoor demonstrations, carriage rides, and special children’s trails.

Included in admission.

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Halloween Activity Week Birdworld Holt Pound, Farnham GU10 4LD 11am-4pm (park open between 10am-6pm). Feel your hair stand on end and a shiver down your spine as you walk through the creepy corridors of Birdworld’s unique Halloween Grotto. Make specially themed arts and crafts, take part in face painting, follow a spooky activity trail and take a ride on the park’s Halloween Train Ride to learn about some of the gruesome habits of the larger birds! See www. birdworld.co.uk for admission prices. Contact info@birdworld. co.uk or call 0142022992 for more information.

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Rides from 7-10pm

Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hampshire GU30 7LP 01428 724 900 www.hollycombe.co.uk

MON 22 - FRI 26 OCTOBER

Super Saturday, Rural Life Centre See listing on 15 September.

SATURDAY EVENINGS: 15, 22 & 29 Sept; 6, 13 & 20* Oct. Gates open at 6pm;

people from the woodland’s history, learn ancient crafts and discover medieval medicines. Booking essential on 01483 795471 or events@surreywt.org.uk.

Half Term Activity Week Enchanted Wood Toys 1-3 East St, Farnham GU9 7SX Pokemon - play, swap and design your own Pokemon. Enter the Sylvanian Families Colouring Competition with a prize awarded for the best entry. Colouring competition and Pokemon activities are on all week during opening hours and a Sylvanian Character visit is planned for Friday 26 October.

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Half-term halloween fun Enjoy spooky trails and gooey pumpkin carving at Dapdune Wharf, Claremont Landscape Garden, Winkworth Arboretum, Polesden Lacey and Hatchlands Park this October half-term.

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Bocketts Farm Park 20th - 28th October 2018

Halloween Half Term

WITCHES & WIZARDS WEEK ENJOY A SPOOKTACULAR DAY OUT! Hundreds of pumpkins!

Wizards and Witches Quiz Trail!

Creepy crafts!

Reptile Roadshow!

PLUS: A HEATED INDOOR PLAYBARN! PLENTY OF FUN, WHATEVER THE WEATHER!

Don’t Miss… Animal Handling, Goat Milking, Tractor Rides, Pony Rides, Go-Karting and Pig racing EVERYDAY! D AR AW WI NN ING !

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Find out where in the world they are and try crafts from each of the countries. For ages 3-7 with an adult.

MON 22 - FRI 26 OCT CONT. Halloween Half Term Kids Camp The Square Camberley Join the free activities at The Square!

Mon 22 Oct 11am-4pm: Dance and Theatre Sessions with The Secret Stage School.

Tues 23 Oct 11am-4pm: Animal Farm with Jakes Playworld.

Wed 24 Oct 11am-1pm: Rhyme Time and Storytelling with Camberley Library, 2-4pm: Arts & Crafts with Surrey Heath Children’s Centres.

Thurs 25 Oct 11am-4pm: Arts and Crafts - make your own wand with Mrs Potts’ Place.

Fri 26 Oct 2-4pm: Wiggle and Jiggle with Arena Leisure Centre.

The Kids Camp will close from 1-2pm each day and is for children aged 4-10 years old with an adult.

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Mad Scientist Half Term Spooky Events Dapdune Wharf Guildford GU1 4RR Play with gloop, fire this Halloween! balloon rockets, trick your eyes with andthmake a foaming monster! nd 22illusions - 26 October 11am-4pm. Admission + £2.50.

Check thesqcamberley.co.uk for full programme.

TUESDAY 23 OCTOBER

Halloween Fantastic Forest Craft Club, Alice Holt Forest Farnham GU10 4LS For ages 5-12. £20. 10am-3pm. All of the crafts will have a scary theme! There’ll be guided outdoor exploration and games around the forest with indoor craft sessions using gathered natural materials. Your child will learn about nature and wildlife, as well as create some beautiful crafts to take home.

Crafts may include; woven spider webs, hanging leaf ghosts, pinecone spiders, clay tree monsters or 3D haunted forest collages. Booking essential: enquiries.aliceholt@ groundwork.org.uk or 07736 132692.

Magical Museum Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 10.30am-12pm.

Discover some of the more magical objects and the stories that go with them. For ages 5-11. Mem £5, non mem £7. Booking advised.

Dance in a Day, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 For ages 6-10yrs. 10am-5pm. £19.

Learn new dance moves, meet new friends, build confidence and work on a number of short choreographed pieces that will be peformed to parents at the end of the day. Please pre-book.

Creepy Computers, G Live Guildford 01483 369350 Make some spooky animations, 10am-4pm for 7-11 yrs. £35. Please book.

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Spooky Science, G Live Guildford 01483 369350 Spooky Science workshop. 10am-3.30pm for ages 7-11 yrs. £35. Please book.

Creatures of the Night Nower Wood Leatherhead 5.30pm-7.30pm. A wild night out for all the family! Carve a pumpkin then find out what really lurks in the woods at this time of year– you will be small mammal trapping, searching the pond with torches for newts and using bat detectors. Run by Surrey Wildlife Trust. Booking essential: events@ surreywt.org.uk or call 01483 795471.

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SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER

Pumpkin Carving!

Morden Hall Park Morden SM4 5JD Drop in to the Stableyard to make your spooky Halloween pumpkin! Small pumpkin £4, medium pumpkin £5. 11am-4pm.

Halloween Craft Surrey Heath Museum 33 Obelisk Way, The Square, Camberley Children need to be accompanied by an adult. 11am1pm. Free drop-in event.

Paper Pumpkins, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Drop in anytime from 1.30-4pm.

For all ages with an adult.

Watts Late: Imaginarium

TUE 23 - SUN 28 OCTOBER October Half Term: Puppets and Masks Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ Inspired by the exhibition, James Henry Pullen: Inmate Inventor - Genius, discover a world of inventiveness from giant puppets to model ships and use an array of materials to create your own.

Fantasy Ships 23-28 Oct 10am4pm. Free with admission. For all ages. Drop-in and make a fantasy ship using weird and wonderful materials, inspired by the curious ships carved by 19th century artist James Henry Pullen.

Amazing Inventors 23-26 Oct 10am-4pm. Free with admission.

Drop-in event for all ages. Cut and stick illustrations of 19th century machinery to create bizarre machines of your own invention.

Mini Cyborgs 23-28 Oct 10.30am12.30pm or 2-4pm. Pre-booking required. £9.50 per child. For ages 8-12. Use a range of interesting everyday materials to create a mechanical figure that moves and lights up. Explore mechanics, making and electricity.

Watts Late: Imaginarium Sat 27 Oct 10am-8pm. Free with admission. Stay all day for family events and imaginative performances. Make a puppet, transform a clear plastic umbrella into a colourful creature using tiny LED battery lights and coloured tissue, and then join in the dusk procession, see artist Jason Lane’s incredible drawing machine in action (Jason created moving sculptures for the 2012 Olympics), see the recreation of Pullen’s 14ft wooden animatronic puppet brought to life and enjoy several theatrical performances.

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WEDNESDAY 24 OCTOBER Family Event - Early Birds Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 9-10am. Special opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition. Booking essential, entry by donation.

Drop-in-Day: Round the World Museum of Farnham 38 West St, Farnham 01252 715094 10.30am-12.30am or 1.30-3.30pm. £3 per child. Did you know that there are Farnham’s all around the world?

THURSDAY 25 OCTOBER Round the World, Museum of Farnham See listing on 24 October.

Half Term Craft Activities Surrey Heath Museum 33 Obelisk Way, The Square, Camberley Make your own bat clip and peekaboo ghost. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.

11am-4.30pm. Free drop-in event.

Play in a Day, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 For ages 7-11yrs. 10am-5pm. £19.

Please pre-book.

G Live Guildford 01483 369350 Theatrical Make-Up 10am-4pm.

For ages 11-16. £35. Please book.

Dance in a Day 10am-4pm. For ages 7-11 yrs. £35. Please pre-book.

Activity Thursday Rural Life Centre Farnham Museum volunteers bring history to life with demonstrations, crafts and fun activities.

FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER Haunted Halloween Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 1.30-4.30pm. Family event. Dress up in your scariest costume and enjoy creepy crafts and pumpkin carving (bring your own pumpkin).

Join the Halloween procession through the town, leaving from the museum at 4.30pm. Mem £2, non mem £4. No need to book.

Halloween Cork Bats The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Drop in anytime from 1.30-4pm for crafty fun. For all ages with an adult.

Suggested donation £3.

Spooktacular Family Fun Dapdune Wharf Guildford 01483 561389 As darkness falls, test your fitness and your fears in the night time run around the haunted Wharf and island.

Look out for a string of spooky surprises on the way! 2k run. Bowl of soup available from 4.30pm, warm up from 5.45pm. Dressing up encouraged. Admission + £2.50.

Halloween Evening Great Cockcrow Railway Hardwick Ln, Chertsey Approx 4.30-8pm. No booking needed.

Dressing up is encouraged!

The Museum At Night Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 6pm-8pm. Family event. Explore the dark galleries (bring a torch), follow the special trail, do a magical colouring and listen to magical tales.

Mem £4, non mem £6, please book.

All Hallows Eve, Rural Life Centre Farnham 3-6.30pm (museum exhibits close at 5pm). Come in costume!

Activities include storytelling, make a witches’ hat, ride the ghost train, make a witch’s broomstick, play games and more. Bring a torch!

SUNDAY 28 OCTOBER Low Bangs Fireworks Party Guildford Rugby Club Run by the NCT, the fun starts at 4pm with entertainment, crafts, lucky dip, temporary tattoos, hot food and licensed bar.

TUESDAY 30 OCTOBER Halloween Craft Surrey Heath Museum See listing on 27 October.

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What’s On Half Term Holiday Camps & Sports Courses Coerver Half-Term Football Course At Surrey Sports Park, Guildford.

Coerver® Coaching is “The World’s Number 1 Soccer Skills Teaching Method” and endorsed by some of the games leading clubs, coaches and players. Coerver® Coaching West London is delighted to announce a 1-day holiday course for U7-U13 players. The session will be based on the individual 1v1 skills of players such as Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale & Paul Pogba. Participants will also have the opportunity to use the latest football equipment and win adidas® prizes in Coerver® skill competitions. For ages 7-13, £25 per day. Please book by contacting: 020 3544 2284 or email: westlondon@coerver.co.uk www.coerver.co.uk/westlondon.

Wild Learning Have fun in the woods this October half term! Adventures run in Esher, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford, Sheen, Reigate, Putney and Wimbledon on various dates. For ages 5-12. 10am-4pm. 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 please see www.wild-learning.net.

Sayers Croft Trust The Sayers Croft Trust Holiday Club will be running on various dates in October half term. Each day will be jam packed with outdoor adventure and exploration activities for 8-12 year olds. Try high ropes, archery, climbing, caving, shelter building, firelighting, raft building, streamwalking, pond dipping, catapult building, compass trails, clay model making and so much more! Each day is 8.30am-4pm.

To book or for more information email trust@sayers-croft.org.uk.

Sayers Croft Trust, Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst GU6 7SS. Fit For Sport Activity Camp The Camp will run at Arena Leisure Centre, Camberley for children aged 4-12 from 22-26 Oct. The experienced and fully qualified team will be delivering a wide range of activities to keep your children happy and healthy. To book visit www.fitforsport.co.uk.

Rubba Duckies Swim School Rubba Duckies is offering three or five day intensive swimming camps in Guildford from 22-26 Oct. They teach in a lovely, clean, private pool with small class sizes. www. facebook.com/RubbaDuckiesZA/.

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Children’s Theatre CAMBERLEY THEATRE There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly Sat 29 Sept. Perfect for ages 2-102!

Flawless Fri 12 Oct. A high energy, acrobatfused, feel-good family show.

Beauty & The Beast (Ballet) Sat 13 Oct. Wind in the Willows Sun 21 Oct. DORKING HALLS The Tiger Who Came To Tea Mon 22 - Tues 23 Oct. THE ELECTRIC THEATRE Guildford Let’s All Dance - The Magic Word (Ballet) Wed 24 Oct 11am & 2pm. Magical dancers, stunning costumes and crystal clear story-telling.

FARNHAM MALTINGS Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club Thurs 20 Sept. 11.30am-12.45pm.

Kaleidoscope Sun 23 Sept 11am, 12pm & 1.30pm.

For 6-18 months. Performance plus interactive stay & play.

David Gibb and Brady Rymer: Songs Across the Pond Sun 21 Oct 11.30am. For ages 3+.

Snow Queen Mon 22 & Tue 23 Oct 11.30am & 2.30pm. For children aged 3+. film maltings: The Incredibles 2 Thurs 25 Oct 11am, 2pm & 6pm.

G LIVE Little Baby Bum Fri 5 - Sat 6 Oct. Awful Auntie Wed 17 Oct - Sat 20 Oct. GUILDFORD SHAKESPEARE COMPANY Alice in Wonderland Box office: 01483 304384 13 Oct - 3 Nov. A multi-venue, immersive production for ages 5+.

NEW VICTORIA THEATRE Fame The Musical Mon 1 - Sat 6 Oct. Dinosaur World Live Thurs 4- Sat 6 Oct. Private Peaceful Mon 8 - Tues 9 Oct. Peppa Pig’s Adventure Wed 7 & Thurs 8 Nov. PRINCES HALL Aldershot All Star Super Slam Wrestling Tues 23 Oct 7.30pm.

Milkshake! Live Fri 26 Oct 12pm & 3.30pm.

ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL Bramley. Box office: 01483 415847 Animal Magic Family Concert Sun 7 Oct 3.30pm.

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Nearly New Sales Godalming & Cranleigh NCT Nearly New Sale On Sun 30 Sept 11am-12.30pm at Borough Hall, Godalming.

Bargains galore on high-quality, pre-loved baby, toddler and young children’s clothing, toys and equipment, such as prams, highchairs and baby carriers – with up to 75% off the original selling price of most items. Email nns. godalmingandcranleighdistrict@nct. org.uk for more information.

Haslemere and Midhurst NCT Nearly New Sale On Sun 16 Sept at The Royal School (Hindhead site), Portsmouth Road, GU26 6BW from 10.30am-12pm (10.15am entry for members and bumps). Adults £1. Two sale rooms of goodies, free parking and goody bags for at least the first 50 buyers. Email NNS. HaslemereAndMidhurst@nct.org.uk for more information.

Knaphill, Brookwood and Chobham NCT Nearly New Sale On Sat 15 Sept at St John’s Memorial Hall, GU21 7SQ. 10.30am12pm with early entry for NCT members at 10.15am. The sale includes children’s clothes, shoes, toys, puzzles, games, books,

maternity clothes as well as larger equipment. Contact NNS. knaphillbrookwoodandchobham@ nct.org.uk for more information.

Woking NCT Nearly New Sale On Sat 27 Oct at the Salvation Army Hall in Woking. From 10.30am (early admission for NCT Members from 10.15am with proof of membership).

Entrance is by donation and the sale includes children’s clothes, shoes, toys, games, books, maternity clothes and larger equipment. For more details email NNS.woking@ nct.org.uk.

Baby and Children’s Market On Saturday 22nd September 2pm-3.30pm at Alfold Village Hall, near Cranleigh, GU6 8JB. Lots of stalls selling top quality preloved maternity, baby and children’s items.

Plus a small selection of businesses in baby and children’s industry showcasing and selling their products and services.

All under one roof! £1 entry, kids are free. Come and grab a bargain or book a stall and be a seller. Contact Ellie for more information: ellie@ babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk or visit their website: www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk

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Experience the magic of Christmas this Festive Season with a visit to meet Santa & his elves at Chobham Adventure Farm!

Sprinkle a little extra magic this Christmas with a visit to see Santa!

Santa’s elves have a very special job for you but first you must become an official ‘Elf Helper’!

Meet the North Poles oldest Elf, attend elf lessons, meet Mrs Claus, help the elves with their important elfie tasks, build your very own bear, not to mention meeting the jolly old big man himself!

A magical experience you will not want to miss!

Select days throughout December Tickets include visit to Santa and entrance to the Farm Park Full details on the website Book early to avoid disappointment

www.chobhamadventurefarm.co.uk Bagshot Road. Chobham. Surrey. GU24 8DB

T: 01276 919 212 I E: enquiries@chobhamadventurefarm.com *See website for selected dates, details and Terms & Conditions.