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Our What’s on diary has lots of listings of things to do this September and October, from pumpkin carving and Halloween events to days out and workshops. Click here to see the listing.
Family fun coming your way!
THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER 11AM - 4PM
FEARLESSLY TAYLOR
TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE
SATURDAY 14TH SEPT - 7PM - £15
DAVINCI MICHELANGELO EXPERIENCE
SATURDAY 28TH SEPT - 2.30PM & 7.30PM FROM £15.50
THE ULTIMATE BUBBLE SHOW
SUNDAY 27TH OCT - 12PM & 2PM £8 OR £30 FAMILY
RUNAROUND CINEMA CLUB DESPICABLE ME 4
TUESDAY 29TH OCT - 9:30AM - £3
THE SNOW QUEEN
SUNDAY 15TH DEC - 3PM & 6.30PM FROM £8.50 For
NSSport Holiday Activities
NSSport Holiday Activities provide active, affordable, and exciting childcare during the holidays for children aged 4-11. Their two programmes, NS Stars and NS Strikers, will see your child enjoy their time away from school. They run at Brookwood Primary (GU24 0HF), Sythwood Primary (GU21 3AX) from 8am-6pm throughout October half term.
Pals
Pitch Pals are running more fantastic football camps at Broadwater School, Godalming in October half term. All days run 9am-3.30pm (early drop-off/late pick-up and half-days available).
Holiday fun with Aladdin
Step onto Aladdin’s magic carpet in Perform’s threeday drama, dance and singing holiday course for 4-10s in Guildford. 28 - 30 Oct 10am-3pm.
Muddy Boots Camps
October Half Term Camps (28th Oct – 1st Nov) for children aged 3-8. Friends and siblings can be kept together regardless of age! Locally they run in Guildford and Cobham.
Swim Safe School Crash Course
Intensive lessons from Swim Safe School, running at Cranleigh Golf & Country Club. All ages and abilities welcome. Small group and private lessons.
Xtreme Activate Holiday Camp
Guildford Spectrum hosts a funfilled, action-packed holiday camp featuring swimming, bowling, ice skating, track time and more. Runs every school holiday from 8.30am-6pm for ages 5-12.
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
Mouse and Sam’s Winter Holiday
Tues 15 Oct 11.30am & 1.30pm. Interactive and inventive drama and play, with props, music and illustrations to enjoy.
The Gruffalo Fri 8 - Sun 10 Nov. Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups.
Robin Hood Sat 30 Nov - Sun
5 Jan. Festive family pantomime. Brimming with slapstick, slosh and silliness and starring Eastenders’ Lucy Benjamin.
At Guildford Cathedral on Sat 14 Dec 2pm, 3.45pm and 6.30pm. Make it a Christmas to remember with a special screening of family-favourite film, The Snowman, accompanied by a live orchestra. There will also be a fun, festive introduction to the orchestra and a visit from the Snowman himself! As an extra bonus, each performance will include a second short film.
Aldridge Theatre, Frensham Heights Rowledge, Farnham. Fearlessly Taylor Sat 14 Sept 7pm. The UK’s unforgettable Taylor Swift tribute act. Under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult.
The Michelangelo Davinci Experience Sat 28 Sept 2.30pm and 7.30pm. An aweinspiring, multi-media theatrical event for adults and ages 14+.
The Ultimate Bubble Show Sun 27 Oct 12pm & 2pm. Watch in amazement as Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, creates a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carrousel, a tornado inside a bubble and more. £8.
Runaround Cinema Club presents Despicable Me 4 Tues 29 Oct 9.30am. Let the kids play on the astroturf while you enjoy a coffee from the café then watch Despicable Me 4 together. Film £3 per person. The Snow Queen Sun 15 Dec 3pm & 6.30pm. Christmas classic by Hans Christian Andersen. Packed with charm, cheer and plenty of festive songs. From £8.50.
How about some great autumn activities that truly celebrate the wonderful colours and beauty of this season? From playing with shiny conkers to leaf rubbing, there’s something for everyone!
Recognise tantrums are a normal part of child development. Identify triggers like hunger, tiredness or frustration.
Know that toddlers lack the emotional regulation skills to handle intense feelings.
Understand that public settings can be overwhelming for toddlers.
Stay calm and composed; don’t react emotionally.
Acknowledge your child’s feelings and offer comfort.
Use distraction techniques, like showing them something interesting.
Keep interactions brief and avoid lengthy explanations.
Move to a quiet place if possible.
What’s the best way to deal with tantrums?
A guide from the NHS on the best way to handle a troublesome toddler.
Plan outings around your toddler’s schedule.
Bring snacks and toys to keep your toddler occupied.
Set simple rules and expectations before going.
Be prepared to leave if necessary.
Practise patience and stay calm.
Praise good behaviour once they calm down.
Discuss the tantrum calmly at home later.
Reinforce positive behaviour with rewards.
Teach emotional regulation skills through practice.
Maintain consistency in your responses.
End a toddler tantrum in 30 seconds
Quick effective method principles of gentle parenting, respectful parenting and positive discipline.
Spelling isn’t easy – sometimes even for grown ups! Luckily there are a wealth of tools available to help you and your kids with spelling.
First Words Deluxe
Ideal for toddlers who are just beginning to master letter sounds. Ages 3+. ios
Sir Linkalot
Helps memorise and recall the spelling of high frequency words. Ages 5+. ios & android
Spelling Shed
Popular in schools and great for competition between friends.
Ages 5-11. ios & android
Tailors spelling exercises to suit a child’s strengths and weaknesses. Ages 5-11. ios & android
Create spelling tests with your choice of words. Ages 5-11. ios & android
Wizard for Kids
Great app for independent practice of spelling words. Ages 4-10. ios & android
Your Spelling
Focuses on the words needed for KS1 and KS2 SATs. Ages 5-11. ios
Night Zookeeper
Fun, engaging online programme that increases vocabulary and improves spelling. Ages 6-12. web
Spelling Hangman
Great for challenging your child and makes weekly spelling fun. Ages 4+. ios
Make beautiful jewellery from a huge selection of gorgeous beads & charms in your home or chosen venue
Fun & creative entertainment for all ages
Calm & relaxing activity
Personalised themes
For more information or to book a party visit www.suegriffithsdesigns.co.uk or
Discover spooky fun and autumn adventures at a National Trust property near you!
28 Oct-1 Nov, 11am-4pm Explore the wonders of stars and space with free arts and crafts: make a mini rocket, create your own constellation, and play with moon dough.
And don’t forget the Spooktacular Fun Run on 26 Oct.
19 Oct-3 Nov Grab your broomstick and join Claremont’s Wandering Witch and her merry magickal creatures for an adventure packed family trail around the garden.
19 Oct-3 Nov Spiders aren’t so scary! Climb through a giant spider’s web and help Sarah the spider find her lost boots on a trail through the arboretum.
Discover the spooky stories, myths and legends of the Devil’s Punch Bowl on a free family trail around the commons.
Enjoy a family-friendly woodland Halloween trail.
Hunt for pumpkins in the garden, get in the Halloween spirit with activities on the parkland trail and enjoy a visit to the spooky house. (house open until 31 Oct).
Come along to see The Last Tree & The Art of Nature exhibition until 25 Oct. Then step outside and explore the glorious autumn colour at Polesden.
The school holidays are ending and while many families have enjoyed a well-deserved break abroad, for some the costs of a family holiday are unaffordable unless they are taken during term time. What are the consequences of going on holiday outside the school holidays and what do you need to do? Every child in the UK must get an education. This starts from the school term after their fifth birthday and lasts until the last Friday in June of the school year in which they reach the age of sixteen. Education is compulsory in the UK and children can only miss school if they are either too
ill to attend or have permission in advance from the school.
New statutory guidance has been issued by the Department for Education which came into effect on 19 August 2024. The aim of the guidance is to help improve school attendance across the education sector.
Authorised absences
A parent or carer can approach the head teacher to ask for permission in advance of removing a child from school. Show that your child
has good attendance during term time and has carried out all necessary work and how you will support your child in catching up with lessons they have missed. If the head teacher grants the request, this will be considered an authorised absence.
*This is not legal advice; it is intended to provide information of general interest about current legal issues. READ MORE
It’s not Halloween without some themed food and there’s as much fun in the making of it, as in the eating! Get the kids in the kitchen helping with some of these ideas.
Pick your own pumpkin from THE PUMPKIN PATCH, carve your own design, race the wheelbarrows round the track and enjoy the spooky fun! For
Experience the magic of our Christmas Adventure, with the extra magical ICE RINK returning bigger and better!
Professor Caraticus Searchwell is returning with his latest invention… what will it be? Will it work?! Whatever the answer, we know your magic can help!!
Wander through the snow to meet FATHER CHRISTMAS and then head into his Toy Making Workshop to choose your very own gift to take home!
Say hello to all his real reindeer, including Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen and his latest, newest reindeer in training - baby Flurryin the REINDEER LODGE this festive season.
During your visit, there will be elf silliness, snowballs flying, grown-ups ducking, reindeer food making and facts galore like how do they fly!
So much of the excitement of Halloween is in the anticipation, in choosing a costume and decorating the house. Here are some great Halloween craft ideas which will add to the fun.
sensory surprise box
paper plate spider’s web
CBeebies Trick or Treat bags
fuse beads decorations
Easy paper craft ghosts
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The next sales will take place on Sat 14 Sept and Sat 16 Nov from 10am-12pm at Normandy Village Hall, Glaziers Lane, Guildford, GU3 2DT. Lots of stalls bursting with top quality like new baby and children’s items from birth to around 6 years. £2 entry, kids are free. Come and grab a bargain or book a stall and be a seller. Keep 100% profit on the day. For more info click here.
Haslemere and Midhurst
NCT Nearly New Sale
The next sale is on Sun 13 Oct at Camelsdale Primary School. 10.30am-12pm (10.15am for NCT members and expectants Mums). Adult entry: suggested £1 donation. High quality, preloved baby and children's clothing and shoes (0-12yrs) and lots more. Click here for more info.
Dollhouse
Hatch from an egg and raise to an adult
Feed, clean, play with and look after your pet – and see what character you develop
5 bundles available –2 pets per bundle
