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What’s On Clubs & Classes Summer Camps

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Music Tuition

Dunottar Saturday Music Academy Calling all young aspiring musicians aged 5-18 All abilities welcome from beginners to more experienced musicians.

RUGBY IN THE HEART OF CATERHAM! FIRST 4 WEEKS FREE!

The Academy operates from 8.30am to 3.00pm on Saturdays.

Lesson times are arranged between the teacher and pupil.

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Strings: Violin, Viola and Cello

EVERYONE! Old Cats offers rugby for: Boys and Girls aged from 5 to 11 Girls from 11 to 15

Woodwind: Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone

Rugby is a great way to keep fit and HAVE FUN! Festivals, fixtures and family days throughout the season We are a Harlequins Affiliate Club – participate in community events & training sessions

Piano, Voice and Music Theory

WHEN: Every Sunday from 10am to 11.30am from September to April

WHERE:

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Hill Fields Pavilion, Park Avenue, Caterham

CONTACT: To register interest or any questions or queries please email: minis@oldcats.co.uk www.pitchero.com/clubs/oldcaterhamiansrfc/

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Would you like to host and teach English to a foreign student in your home?

We are currently recruiting hosts who can offer a spare bedroom, three meals per day and the required lessons and activities.

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Sun’s out, fun’s out!

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CONTENTS

Welcome

CONTACT US:

The summer issue is always one of my favourite issues to put together. I get so excited to be a parent, thinking of all the amazing events and activities that my family will enjoy, together over the upand-coming weeks.

EDITOR:

Tamar Pearson T: 07537 141 998 E: editor@families-lsb.co.uk Design: Rebecca Carr Printed by: Buxton Press Limited Next issue: September/October Booking deadline: 5 August Readership of over 65,000 local parents, carers and teachers every issue. Published six times a year. For families from birth to twelve.

IN THIS ISSUE: 4 News & Views 6 Education 8 Clubs & Classes 10 Make Ice-Cream 11 Open Air Theatre 12 What’s on 18 Summer Camps

Our bumper Summer What’s On is packed with local days out, we have packaged an easy day trip, or short break in London and you can find the best Summer Camps the area has to offer.

This issue we have some great advice on how to calm back-toschool nerves with Surrey Heath Yoga, and Top Tips on how to prepare your child to be school ready with Step Up Speech and Language.

What would summer be without ice-cream? See page 10 to make your own diary free Neapolitan ice-cream at home.

Happy Reading!

Tamar xx

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CONFUSED ABOUT RECYCLING? YOU’re not alone!

We have created five ‘quick wins’ for your bins to help make recycling a bit easier.

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NEWS & VIEWS

Local News Supporting emotional balance over behaviour management Founded by Samantha Dholakia, an educational consultant and executive parental strategist and implementation coach, with over 18 years’ experience within education and leadership, SPD Tuition and Coaching offer a range of services that support parents, children, schools, and nurseries in mind management, emotional balance and achieving success.

They support big (and small) humans in building confidence, resilience, and self-esteem through sharing a range of science backed strategies that lower stress, increase productivity, and regulate emotions.

Shawley Community Primary joins LEO Academy Trust In March 2022, LEO Academy Trust were thrilled to officially welcome Shawley Community Primary into our Trust!

We are delighted to be working with them, as we continue to develop a family of great schools where collaboration makes a real difference for our children, staff, and communities. Shawley Community Primary Academy is based in the Reigate and Banstead area of Surrey. With the support of LEO Academy Trust, they have seen many great changes and improvements to their community and are excited to continue to go from strength to strength and ensure all children continue to THRIVE. There are still a few vacancies available for this September, so if you would like to enquire about a space for your child or arrange a tour to see the changes that have been made, please contact info@shawley.surrey.sch.uk

Through teacher training programmes, parent support, tuition or coaching sessions, mental and emotional well-being is at the core as they teach the science behind the behaviour.

If you are looking for support in managing behaviour, developing effective communication, or accelerating learning, do get in touch to see how SPD Tuition and Coaching can help.

You can contact their friendly team at spdtuitionandcoaching@ gmail.com or visit www.spdtuitionandcoaching.co.uk

Summer prize giveaways at the Belfry Shopping Centre!

This Summer, the Belfry Shopping Centre is giving you the chance to win loads of fabulous prizes!

Every week, ‘Summer Essentials’ prizes worth £100 are up for grabs from Belfry stores. Prizes range from fashion, cosmetics, garden accessories and outdoor play, to wet weather fun, delicious treats and back-to-school equipment. So whether you’re planning on getting away or spending long sunny days in the garden, these fantastic prizes will help you make the most of your summer. Plus, every lucky winner gets a day’s free parking too. Enter for FREE to win!

11+ selective eligibility test advice for parents Mock Test Masters is hosting its popular 11+ mock test for those seeking to gain admission into local grammar schools. Wilsons, Nonsuch, Sutton Grammar, Wallington County and Wallington Girls all use the same 11+ Selective Eligibility Tests.

Our mock test is designed in the format listed on the school’s website for Maths and English. Our 11+ English mock test contains two comprehension texts and questions, comparison of text and spelling questions. Our 11+ Maths mock test covers the required KS2 and some KS3 questions.

To be in with a chance of winning a ‘Summer Essentials’ prize, just scan the QR code in the Shopping Centre on your smart phone and enter your details. New prizes will be up for grabs every week, so for more chances to win, just visit the Centre and enter again!

We advise parents to ensure their child is well prepared and not rely solely on publicly available test papers. The schools have been known to change their formats just before the exams, like they did last year. Cover the full Maths and English syllabus as part of your preparation.

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To book our mock tests and receive our unique feedback reports, visit www.mocktestmasters.co.uk

Recruiting Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioners Full Time (40 hours per week) Salary £20,800 - £25,000 If you are a fully qualified (Level 3), energetic practitioner looking to join a family run nursery (children 0-5yrs) on the site of De Stafford School, Caterham, CR3 5YX please contact us for more information.

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NEWS & VIEWS

Vicky Scott: Children’s nurse, family visitor and a certified sleep consultant How can I help you?

After helping hundreds if not thousands of babies, children, and parents with a myriad of different issues over the years, I am sure that I can help you. Also, I know what you are going through, because believe me I suffered sleep deprivation with our three boys. I have always used the kind and gentle sleep behaviour management methods.

The number one target is to find a solution to your nightly torture of broken sleep.

When I work with you, every single baby or child has a custommade solution, because each child is an individual, and must be the right approach for your child. That is why I offer a free twentyminute consultation to talk to you and help you to enable your child to sleep through the night routinely.

Please book a call with me and I will talk with you soon. www.moresleepmoresmiles.com

First anniversary celebrations at Godstone Farm Nursery Godstone Farm Nursery are celebrating the nursery’s first anniversary with an extra special Summer Fun Day on Saturday 23 July from 10am-1.30pm.

An exciting day of activities is planned for registered families, as well as prospective parents wishing to make a visit to the nursery, with a bouncy castle, raffle tombola, sweet stalls, barbeque and some special surprise guests!

With places for children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years, the nursery has a strong natural ethos running through everything it does. It focussed on child-led play, offering free flow access to a large garden and provides regular visits to the farm to see the animals. Rain or shine, the children get plenty of fresh air, and build confidence and independence through curiosity and wonder.

To visit the day nursery and pre-school on its Summer Fun Day register at www.godstonefarmdaynursery.co.uk

The Big Butterfly Count

Bossing your bins: five easy ways to avoid wish-cycling It’s tempting to recycle everything in sight. So, it’s no surprise that at least one unrecyclable item a week per household accidentally goes into the recycling bin – known as ‘wishcycling’.

Wish-cycling is a big deal because a whole truckload of recycling could be rejected at the recycling facility if it contains items that can’t be recycled. It’s very expensive for local councils to sort out, negatively affects Surrey’s recycling rate and is damaging for the environment.

The Big Butterfly Count (15 July to 7 August) is a UKwide survey aimed at helping the Butterfly Conservation charity assess the health of the environment by counting the amount and type of butterflies. www.bigbutterflycount.org

Sleep consultant, specialist children’s nurse and family visitor with decades of experience

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But the good news is that you can easily ‘own your impact’ and do your bit for the planet with our five quick wins for your bins. And finally, don’t forget small changes like swapping to reusables where possible will really help too, as you’ll be creating less for your bins in the first place.

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MAKE YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT MORE FUN!

TRY RUGBYTOTS Our dynamic weekly play sessions enable boys and girls aged 2–7 to develop their social and physical skills in a fun, positive environment.

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EDUCATION

5 top tips to be school ready, from a Speech and Language Therapist

By Lisa Taylor-Jones, founder of Step Up Speech and Language Language is a crucial skill for learning and is the most important factor for a child’s educational success – more so than poverty or parental education.

use praise and expand on this by saying…

“That’s right, it’s a big black dog!”

4. Make word-learning learning fun!

This is a great activity for younger children.

Place six normal household items in front of your child and, as you name them, ask your child to point to each one. Once they have demonstrated their understanding of these words, you can then hide the items in a cloth bag or box. See if your child can remember the name of each item you take out.

Here are my five top tips to prepare your child for going back to school.

1. Model the sounds your child struggles to say Lots of children start school not being able to say all the sounds of the alphabet. This is normal. However, if your child can’t say it, then they can’t read it or write it either!

Parents can support children by using the sound the child can’t say in an exaggerated way, and often. This is known as ‘modelling’ and gives the child a clear heard model of what the sound SHOULD sound like in words.

“Would you like fish fingers for your food?”

“Do you want four or five?”

So, emphasise the sound you want to target.

2. When praising your child, be specific!

It may sound obvious, but children respond extremely well to praise. With speech and

You can then develop this further…

‘Brush. I’m going to brush my hair! Brush your hair. Where’s my brush?’ language, it works best when the praise is specific. Highlight to your child they’ve got it right!

“Great speaking! You said ‘k’ at the end of your word - duck!”

Even if your child doesn’t always get it right, praise them anyway. Avoid telling your child they are wrong, instead - use modelling and praise them for trying.

3. Expand on what your child has told you This is a form of modelling - as the adult repeats what the child has said but adds new words into the sentence. It helps children who speak in single words to use fuller, more detailed, sentences when talking. If your child points and says ‘dog’

5. Talking about what your child is doing Play is a great way for children to learn the right words to go with their thinking. Here they can map new words onto objects and learn action words as you describe what they are doing while avoiding asking lots of questions.

‘You have a cow, the cow is walking to the barn!’

This may seem odd at first, but with repeated practice your child will then develop their vocabulary and speak in sentences.

Remember, when it comes to practice little and often is always best, and most importantly - have fun!

Get in touch with Lisa on 07583502155 or visit www.stepupsl.com if you would like to discuss any concerns you may have.

Lisa Taylor-Jones is a Speech and Language Therapist and the founder of Step Up Speech and Language. She runs language booster programmes, both online and in person to ensure children have ‘school ready’ skills by the time they start school.

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EARLY YEARS

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CLUBS & CLASSES

Summer yoga poses to calm and prevent back to school nerves

By Lisa Butler, from Surrey Heath Yoga

Getting ready to go back to school can be unsettling for Children, especially for those moving onto a different school.

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Using certain yoga postures and breathing techniques can really help both parents and youngsters with nerves and anxiety.

This asana is calming and helps with confidence… The breath will calm, and the hugging sensation will help give your youngster confidence.

My favourite Pranayama Yoga Breathing Exercise is Pyramid Breath – this technique can be practised either by sitting with your legs crossed (easy pose) or lying with your back on the floor, like a starfish.

Ask your Child to imagine a triangle, starting at the bottom left corner we breathe in for the count of 3… 1,2,3.

On the third breathe you’ve reached the top of the triangle and hold the breath for 3…

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Taking three deep breathes in and out Change over arms and repeat for another three breathes

Finally, you can also ask you child to say the following example affirmations, to themselves three times:

can be used anywhere at any time. If your youngster can get used to this technique, it is a very good way to manage stress, anxiety, and worry.

Another favourite Asana of mine for youngsters, is resting dove pose. This is achieved by:

As we move down to the bottom of the triangle breathe out for 3…

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Repeat for three rounds.

Using the visualisation will help distract the mind from anxiety or worry. This technique

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I am safe I am loved I am calm

The key to anxiety and worry is to distract the mind from allowing these thoughts to continue. Using one of the above techniques can really help in these moments.

Lisa runs both adult and children’s yoga classes, with the focus being on calmness and stillness, which enables her students/ clients to have confidence to manage their thoughts and be at peace with stillness.

If you would like to know more about her classes, email lisa@surreyheathyoga.co.uk or by visiting www.surreyheathyoga.co.uk

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A love of performing can develop skills for life Whether it be diving into their dressing up box or stepping onto the stage, performing is important to children and young people, and the benefits of this can often go unnoticed. Performing arts can teach children and young people key skills that can be used in everyday life.

Creativity Children are naturally imaginative, and pretend play and make believe comes easily to them. Imaginative play can enable a child’s social and emotional development, helping them to form new ideas and develop resourcefulness.

Problem solving The ability to solve problems creatively within the safety of a performing arts environment can be transferred to everyday life when dealing with a variety of issues.

If children feel comfortable exploring and dealing with problems in a non-linear way, this makes them more confident overall.

Empathy Performance is a classic form of storytelling, not only for entertainment but for sharing tales and ideas. Performing in character can help children appreciate another person’s point of view. To accurately portray a character, we need to be able to step into their shoes, understand their situation and what has brought them to that situation. If a child understands a character in this way, they can apply this to everyday life, helping

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them to react to friends and adults and develop their social skills.

Listening The ability to listen is an important skill, especially when a child is in a new setting with new routines and expectations. During performing arts classes children take direction from their teachers and peers. This encourages them to be receptive to others’ ideas and work collaboratively.

Confidence Building Some children are never happier than putting on a show for their family and friends, but for some standing up in front

an audience can be daunting. Performing arts are hugely beneficial to children’s confidence levels. Learning new skills, rehearsing, and performing in a safe space, with the support of expert teachers and encouragement of their peers, can prepare children to deal with situations in which they feel anxious.

At PQA we believe that our three core modules, Musical Theatre, Comedy & Drama and Film & Television, offer our students the very best mix of both performance based and technical training as well as providing them with skills for life to help them grow into well-rounded individuals. www.pqacademy.com

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CUT  AN OU DK T E� P

Make dairy-free Neapolitan ice cream!

We asked Emily Leary, multi-award-winning food, lifestyle and parenting writer, presenter, photographer and author of A Mummy Too (www.amummytoo.co.uk) to share her delicious, creamy dairy-free Neapolitan ice cream recipe with us.

So the secret ingredient in this wonderfully tasty ice cream is …. banana!

When you freeze sliced bananas and then blitz them in your blender or powerful food processor, the banana eventually turns into a silky, creamy ice cream which can be flavoured with vanilla, cocoa and frozen strawberries to create gorgeous Neapolitan ice cream. Freeze in a container to create that classic Neapolitan look.

Instructions Ingredients

Step 1 Grab a non-stick tray that will sit flat in your freezer.

In a single layer, add the banana slices to the tray with the strawberries to one side. It’s okay if the layers overlap a bit, you may just have to break them up once frozen. You may need more than one tray. Then freeze your fruit.

Step 2 Blitz the frozen bananas in a blender. Set the frozen strawberries to one side.

The bananas will look chunky/sandy at first; continue until you have a pale, creamy mixture. If you don’t have a strong blender, bliz in batches. If your bananas won’t blend, let them defrost for five minutes, until softer.

Step 3 Divide the banana mixture between three freezer-safe bowls.

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Weighing scales Measuring spoons Chopping board Kitchen knife Food processor 3 bowls 1 litre freezer-safe tub with lid

Makes approx. 1 litre of ice cream.

Step 4 Add the vanilla to the first bowl, the cocoa to the second and the strawberries to the third.

Stir well. Pop the third bowl with the strawberries and banana back into the blender and blitz until smooth. You now have your three flavours.

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Step 5 Your ice cream may have become quite loose, which can make sectioning it in the container tricky. If necessary, cover all three bowls and firm back up by freezing for an hour.

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Step 6 Once the three flavours are firm enough to hold their shape, transfer into a 1 litre tupperware container in the traditional Neapolitan pattern. Pop on the lid and freeze for another hour, or until firm enough to scoop.

Enjoy!

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WHAT’S ON

Open Air Theatre with the National Trust his cart full of tree seeds. Arbor is a visually stunning show with lots of lovable puppets.

Free event, parking charges apply for nonmembers.

Claremont Landscape Garden, KT10 9JG Sat 16 Jul The Secret Garden Join Mary on her journey to discovering The Secret Garden in this family-friendly, dance adaptation of the best-selling novel

by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The Secret Garden offers an enchanting, unforgettable experience for adults and children alike.

Interactive Theatre: Buzz 14 Aug at Hindhead and the Devil’s Punch Bowl and 21 Aug at Box Hill.

Join Billy Bumble as he shrinks down to beesize and learns about the troubles that they face. Featuring spell-binding puppetry and a giant honeycomb set, join us for a whirlwind ride, avoiding grumpy Mr Fred and the gaping jaws of Shredder the dog! Suitable for the entire family. Ages 4-11

Fri 26 Aug Quantum Theatre Present ‘The Reluctant Dragon’ What happens when the dragon simply won’t fight St George? Bring the whole family and sit back and enjoy a delightful new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s The Reluctant Dragon, an enchanting tale of bravery and friendship all the family.

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Dapdune Wharf and River Wey Navigations Tue 26 to Fri 29 Jul Alice in Wonderland Musical Come on your very own wonderland adventure around Dapdune Wharf and River Wey Navigations as you follow a musical production of Alice in Wonderland. Booking through Prologue Box Office.

Polesden Lacey, RH5 6BD Sat 13 & Sat 21 Aug Pop-up Shakespeare Join in for a humorous take on scenes from some of the bard’s most celebrated plays the gardens. There’s no extra charge to see pop-up Shakespeare but normal admission applies.

Hatchlands Park, GU4 7RT Fri 26 Aug Immersion Theatre present ‘Rapunzel’ A larger-than-life production, of the classic fairy tale Rapunzel. Let your hair down and enjoy plenty of audience interaction and catchy songs with this fun and colourful show.

Interactive Theatre: Arbor 13 Aug at Hindhead and the Devil’s Punch Bowl 20 Aug at Box Hill Part Man. Part Tree. 18 feet tall. Meet Arbor Follow Arbor as he strides around the streets, vanishing between trees and emerging with

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Come out and play!

Wed 27 Jul Family Theatre: Awful Auntie Pack a picnic, dress for the weather, and head to the beautiful rose garden for a unique outdoor theatre experience of David Walliams’ best-seller Awful Auntie.

Fri 29 & Sun 31 Jul Family Theatre: The Tale of Peter Rabbit™ Enjoy an enchanting new adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved Tales, The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny.

Sat 30 Jul & Mon 1 Aug Family interactive theatre: St George’s Quest New! Join in for an interactive play. Complete your very important mission and defeat the Dragon. Booking essential. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/surrey

This summer enjoy games, sports and fun activities at a National Trust place near you.

Visit Claremont Landscape Garden, Dapdune Wharf, The Devil’s Punch Bowl, Hatchlands Park, Polesden Lacey and Winkworth Arboretum.

Outdoor family theatre Enjoy fabulous family theatre hosted by the National Trust: Claremont Landscape Garden Sat 16 Jul, 6pm ‘The Secret Garden’ by New Creations Collective Fri 26 Aug, 6.30pm ‘The Reluctant Dragon’ by Quantum Theatre

Dapdune Wharf Tue 26-Fri 29 Jul ‘Alice in Wonderland’ by Prologue Youth Theatre

Hatchlands Park Fri 26 Aug, 6pm ‘Rapunzel’ by Immersion Theatre

Box Hill Sat 13 & Sun 14 Aug, 12 & 3pm Award-winning puppetry by Smoking Apples

Hindhead Commons and The Devil’s Punch Bowl Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug, 12 & 3pm Award-winning puppetry by Smoking Apples

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WHAT’S TRAVEL ON

What's On

events for all the family

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information displayed here is accurate, always check with the venue before attending.

Expect social distancing and pre-booking to still be in place.

DIARY DATES Alternate Sat in Jul and Aug, from 2 Jul Meet the Rangers Polesden Lacey, RH5 6BD www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ polesden-lacey During the Summer holidays bring your kids to come and meet the rangers to learn more about the amazing work they do to look after the estate. NAA. Mon & Fri Treks & Trails Godstone Children Farm www.godstonefarm.co.uk Treks & Trails are fun, interactive story times brought to life with crafts and sensory play. Mondays are aimed at babies and toddlers, and Fridays for pre-school age children. Free with entrance to Godstone Farm.

Every Fri Trails and Tales Gatton Park, RH2 0TW www.gattonpark.co.uk Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life.

Return to create artwork linked to the story. Am & PM. From Jul-Sep Summer Nights Screenings Open Air Cinema & Live Music www.silentsummerscreenings.com Enjoy a magical evening under the stars with live music, great food and an amazing movie.

Woldingham School, Caterham The Priory School, Dorking

Park Hill Park, Croydon Master Park, Oxted Horley Recreation Ground Cheam Recreation Ground Coulsdon Memorial Ground Until 30 Jul Jazz Saturdays at Wisley RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 6QB www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley Listen to the sounds of Chi Jazz in the beautiful surroundings of RHS Garden Wisley.

Until Sat 11 Sep Bee Quest Trail!

Morden Hall Road, SM4 5JD www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ morden-hall-park How much do you know about bees? Follow the self-led trail to decipher the codes, learn more about bees and complete the Bee Quest!

JULY Sat 9 Jul Museum Kids Club: The Tudor Stillroom and Pharmacy Bourne Hall Museum, KT17 1UF www.bournehall.org The popular Bourne Hall Museum Kids Club invite you to learn about The Tudor Stillroom and Pharmacy.

Sun 10 Jul & Mon 29 Aug Surrey S.M.E Open Day SAT NAV enter Mill Lane, Leatherhead www.ssme.co.uk Join Surrey S.M.E for their open day and enjoy rides on their steam & electric.

Sutton Science Festival The Science Festival is back in Sutton on Saturday 9 July hosted

by Enjoy Sutton (The Business Improvement District for Sutton Town Centre)! 11am-3pm on Sutton High Street you can immerse yourself in all things Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Mathematics!

Suitable for all ages there are loads of FREE activities, make and takes, challenges and prizes to be won!

For further details follow @enjoysutton on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Discover Britain’s wonderful wildlife There are plenty of opportunities to meet Britain’s wonderful wildlife at the British Wildlife Centre this season. The Centre is home to the UK’s finest collection of native wild species, which includes everything from tiny harvest mice, Europe’s smallest rodent, right through to red deer, which is Britain’s largest land mammal. You’ll see otters, wildcats, owl-flying, badgers and foxes, and enjoy a walk among free-ranging red squirrels. It’s a REAL natural history experience!

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Sun 10 Jul, 14 Aug & 11 Sep Tudor Legacies Penshurst Place & Gardens, TN11 8DG www.penshurstplace.com In full Tudor and Elizabethan clothing, the Tudor legacies are happy to speak with guests about the nobility they portray, and what the royal family was like during this period!

Thu 14–Sun 17 & Wed 20–Sat 23 Jul Gatton Community Theatre presents The Passion Gatton Park, RH2 0TW www.gattonpark.co.uk Join the audience and walk with the cast around the beautiful surroundings of Gatton Park for this open-air promenade production with scenes played at various locations around the park and gardens. Evening performances 8pm. Tickets on sale now, visit ticketsource.co.uk/GCT Sat 16 & Sat 23 Jul Festival of Archaeology event Roman Beddington: Journey to the Afterlife St Mary’s Church, Beddington SM6 7NJ www.archaeologyuk.org Come explore the Roman Past of St Mary’s Church & Beddington Park. There will also be hands-on activities for children exploring the craft and design methods used by the Romans.

Sat 16-Sun 17 Jul Big Camp at Dapdune Wharf www.nationaltrust.org.uk/riverwey-and-godalming-navigationsand-dapdune-wharf Camp out under the stars on the island at Dapudne Wharf. There will be a bonfire for toasting marshmallows and a barbecue available to cook your own food.

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Sat 16 Jul Wallington Music Festival The Wallington Music Festival celebrates the musical talent in and around Wallington.

Sat 16 Jul Chipstead Village Flower Show and Fair Chipstead Meads Recreation Ground www.chipsteadflowershow.co.uk A traditional country fair for all the family to enjoy. Fairground rides and face painting for the little ones.

Sat 16 & Sun 17 Jul Cheese & Chilli Festival Shalford Park Guildford www.cheeseandchillifestival.com Guildford Have-a-go circus skills, Punch & Judy, magic shows, treasure hunts, crazy golf, mini fun fair rides, face painting and inflatables.

Sat 16 Jul – Sun 4 Sep Summer of Fun on the Farm Bocketts Farm, KT22 9BS www.bockettsfarm.co.uk Enjoy a great day out at Bocketts Farm this summer with a full programme of fun activities! Daily activities include pony rides, tractor rides, gold panning, animal handling, goat milking and the famous pig racing.

Sun 17 Jul Warlingham Classic Car Show Warlingham Rugby Club www.facebook.com/ events/3106540089663990 Something for everyone for a great day out, live music, kiddies fun fair, stalls & food outlets. Proudly supporting the stroke association UK & local charities.

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WHAT’S ON Sun 17 Jul Summer Fair West Ashtead School, KT210PX Enjoy a fun day out with live music from ‘Royale with Cheese’, Magic shows, Kiko Football fun sessions, games, bbq, and even an artisan market - free entry and everyone is welcome! 11am-2.30pm Sun 17 Jul Family History Detective Walk Dorking Museum & Heritage Centre, RH4 1BS www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk Find out about Dorking’s past as the children look for clues by finding features that match the photos on the quiz sheet.

Fri 22 Jul–Wed 31 Aug Spellbound Summer Hever Castle and Gardens, TN8 7NG www.hevercastle.co.uk Throughout the summer holidays take part in a series of free handson activities and enter the magic of Hever during medieval times.

Sat 23 Jul – Sun 4 Sep Sensory Trail Hatchlands Park, GU4 7RT www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ hatchlands-park Designed by Cherry Trees charity, with inclusion at its core, this new trail at Hatchlands Park offers the perfect opportunity to explore the parkland with your senses.

NAA +£2 for the trail. Proceeds of the trail go to Cherry Trees charity.

Sat 23 Jul – Mon 29 Aug The Great Garden Adventure RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 6QB www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley Discover the different areas of the garden on a trail and take part in daily activities from tree climbing and den building to sow and grow workshops.

Sat 23 Jul – Wed 31 Aug Brooklands Sumer Fete Brooklands Museum, KT13 0QN www.brooklandsmuseum.com Brooklands Museum have got the summer holidays sorted with a wide range of activities as well as a daily BBQ and lots of fun going on around site. The pedal planes & cars for under 5’s, and the London Bus Museum will be operating bus rides around the local area.

Sundays from Sun 24 Jul – Tue 28 Aug Summer Sunday Storytelling Penshurst Place & Gardens, TN11 8DG www.penshurstplace.com Follow the actors through the gardens as they help you reimagine some of the classic tales we grew up with, among the greenery and flora of the formal gardens at Penshurst Place.

Mon 25 Jul Beasts of the Deep Sutton Ecology Centre, SM5 3NY www.suttonbiodiversity. eventbrite.com Can you find the beauties and beasts lurking in the depths of our ponds? Includes pond dipping, games and a craft.

Tue 26 Jul & Mon 1 Aug Barefoot Bear Hunt Sutton Ecology Centre, SM5 3NY www.suttonbiodiversity. eventbrite.com Hunt for hidden bears, connect to nature through your feet and finish with some foot painting!

Sat 30 Jul Ruskin House Folk and Blues Summer Festival Ruskin House, CR0 1BD www.folkandblues.org/Festival.htm Live music throughout the day and evening. Great day out for all the family.

Sun 31 Jul Croydon Carnival www.croydoncarnival.com This free event is to celebrate what is so special about West Croydon’s unique diversity of food, religion, and cultures.

AUGUST Thursdays in Aug & 1 Sep Jolly Roger’s Swashbuckling’ Train Ride!

Spa Valley Railway www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk Have a swashbucklin’ good time and join Jolly Roger as he tries to find the lost treasure. Packed full of slapstick comedy, thrills and spills - its set to be another sell-out show, departing from Tunbridge Wells West at intervals throughout the day.

Summer fun at Godstone Farm It’s all going on down on the farm this summer!

With 45 acres to explore, over 500 animals, plus play areas to occupy even the most adventurous minds, Godstone Farm is ready to welcome active kids and boredom busting grown-ups.

There are events running all through the school holidays, with the ultimate camping staycation on selected dates in August. Open every day from 9.30am, this family run farm is action packed with wholesome farm fun.

Booking is strictly online at www.godstonefarm.co.uk

The annual Summer Jousting Tournaments at Hever Castle This summer the Knights of Royal England will be entertaining visitors with exhilarating displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with a Royal Box. Battling it out in the saddle and on foot in one-to-one combat, the valiant knights will then compete for points to find this season’s ultimate champion. Join Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and the Knights of Royal England in the procession to the Jousting arena.

Jousting Tournaments run on 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 30 & 31 July and 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 26 to 29 August. www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/jousting-events

Come out and play Come and try your hand at sports, games and fun activities at a National Trust place near you this summer! There will be a range to try - challenge your friends and family to different activities and have some fun. Activities are included in admission.

Hatchlands Park, GU4 7RT Claremont Landscape Garden KT10 9JG Polesden Lacey, RH5 6BD Dapdune Wharf and River Wey, GU1 4RR Winkworth Arboretum, GU8 4AD The Devil’s Punch Bowl, GU26 6AB

Fri 1 Jul to Wed 31 Aug Fri 1 Juy to Sun 4 Sept Sat 16 July to Sun 28 Aug Mon 1 Aug to Sat 21 Aug Sat 9 Jul to Sun 4 Sept Mon 1 Aug to Wed 31 Aug

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Free-ranging red squirrels Otter ponds Hedgehogs Deer park Owl display Wildcats & more

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WHAT’S ON AUGUST Tue 2 Aug Wandle Wildlife River Day Sutton Ecology Centre, SM5 3NY www.suttonbiodiversity. eventbrite.com Walk along the River Wandle from the Ecology Centre to Wilderness Island, discovering wildlife and river dipping on the way. Wellies essential!

Sat 6 & Sun 7 Aug See Gruffalo and Stick Man! Spa Valley Railway, 5QY www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk Take a steam train ride from Tunbridge Wells West travelling to Groombridge where you can alight to see Gruffalo and Stick Man as the steam locomotive runs around its train.

sword-fighting displays. Have-a-go archery, axe throwing, crossbows and crafts will test your skills.

Mon 15 & Tue 16 Aug Amazing Ants Sutton Ecology Centre, SM5 3NY www.suttonbiodiversity.eventbrite. com Discover the wonderful world of ants! Hunt for ants and other insects in the meadow and make a craft to take home.

Sun 21 Aug Family History Detective Walk Dorking Museum & Heritage Centre, RH4 1BS www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk Find out about Dorking’s past as the children look for clues by finding features that match the photos on the quiz sheet.

Sun 7 Aug Gatton Park Open Day Gatton Park, RH2 0TW www.gattonpark.co.uk Gatton Park will be open to explore, with walks around the rock garden, Japanese garden, lake and more.

Refreshments including tea, coffee and cake available in Gatton Hall, or to take away. Plus a small plant sale.

Tue 23 Aug Family Concerts in Croydon St. Mildred’s, CR0 7EB www.bachtobaby.com Bach to Baby is the acclaimed concert series for the whole family to enjoy together. Featuring outstanding musicians and exhilarating performances in inspiring venues right on your doorstep.

Sat 7 & Sun 8 and Sat 14 & Sun 15 Aug The Loxwood Joust Meadow, Loxwood, Billingshurst RH14 0AL www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk A family day of mediaeval revelry and mayhem. Kids will love the Children’s Kingdom – a festival within a festival with lots of fun activities for children including have-a-go archery, face and wound painting, pelt the peasant, sword school and lots more.

Wed 24 Aug Picnic in the Park Priory Park Bell Street, RH2 7RL www.tandridge.gov.uk Celebration of Ukraine’s National Independence Day.

Mon 8 & Tue 9 Aug Go Wild for Bees Sutton Ecology Centre, SM5 3NY www.suttonbiodiversity.eventbrite. com Why are bees such amazing busy creatures? Find out through games, honey tasting and make a bee hotel to take home.

Sat 13 & Sun 14 Aug History Weekend Arundel Castle, West Sussex, BN18 9AB www.arundelcastle.org Enjoy the atmosphere of amazing birds of prey, clash of steel and cries of victory from fearsome

Sat 27 – Mon 29 Aug Hever in History Hever Castle and Gardens, TN8 7NG www.hevercastle.co.uk Immerse yourself in different periods of history with encampments and re-enactments.

The Knights of Royal England will be returning to battle it out at the annual Jousting Tournament.

Sat 27 Aug Summer family fun run Dapdune Wharf and River Wey Navigations, Guildford, GU1 4RR nationaltrust.org.uk/river-weyand-godalming-navigations-anddapdune-wharf Take on a 2k run around the island and then enjoy an evening of relaxation and refreshment by the river. £3.

Great Western Trains: Treasure Hunt on a Train This summer, the Southeast Communities Rail Partnership (SCRP) will be running a free* Treasure Hunt on a Train on the North Downs Railway Line.

The North Downs Railway Line runs between Reading, via Guildford, to Redhill.

From Sat 23 July & Sun 4 September, travel along the line and hunt for clues on board the train and at different destinations to find some quirky Alice in Wonderland treasures. Solve one, or both, of the mysteries to be in with the chance to win some treasure of your own! Suitable for families with children aged 7+. * You will need to buy your train tickets from Great Western Railway.

To download your free copy of the Treasure Hunt and to buy your train tickets please go to www.southeastcrp.org/TreasureHunt

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Sat 28 & Sun 29 Aug Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show Ardenrun Showground, RH7 6LL www.edenbridge-show.co.uk The most spectacular August Bank Holiday day out, with a warm welcome and packed with entertainment to suit the whole family.

Fri 2 –Sun 4 Sep BanFest Banstead Cricket Club www.banfest.org.uk Comedy, Music and beer festival.

Fun for all the family.

Sun 11 Sep FeastyFest Cheam Park Sutton www.events.feastyfest.co.uk/buytickets A great day out for all the family.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE Harlequin Theatre RH1 1NN www.harlequintheatre.co.uk Thu 4 - Sat 6 Aug YESPA: The Addams Family The NODA award-winning Youth East Surrey Performing Arts presents this kooky musical comedy.

Sun 7 Aug The Queen’s Knickers TaleGate Theatre Productions bring you this regal children’s musical full of songs, silliness and a corgi or two!

The Hawth RH10 6YZ www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk Sun 7 Aug Peter Pan Wendy Darling is certain she saw the face of a boy at her bedroom window 3 floors up, yet no-one believes her. So who can blame her when she agrees to fly away to Neverland with him? Ages 5+.

Sun 14 Aug Teddy Bears Picnic Bring along your favourite bear and join us on a fun, exciting adventure to get to the Picnic on time! The show incorporates props, puppets, well-known songs and dancing together with important educational areas such as numbers, colours and shapes. Ages 2+.

Sun 21 Aug The Railway Children Based on the novel by E.Nesbit.

When their father has to leave their London home unexpectedly, Roberta, Phyllis and Peter leave London and travel with their mother to start a new life in rural Yorkshire.

Their love of trains and the nearby railway line leads to new adventures but the mystery of why their father doesn’t return remains. they must find out and help him come home.

Dorking Halls RH4 1SG www.dorkinghalls.co.uk Fri 15 & Sat 16 Jul Dorking Halls Plays In The Park Sat 16 Jul: The Wind in the Willows Sat 16 Jul: A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

The Leatherhead Theatre KT22 8DN www.theleatherheadtheatre.com Thu 4 Aug The Tales of Benjamin Bunny Join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures in this enchanted adaption of the much loved Beatrix Potter classics – a treat for the whole family.

Polka Theatre SW19 1SB www.polkatheatre.com Until 7 Aug The Paper Dolls Adapted from the acclaimed picture book created by former Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson with award-winning illustration

by Rebecca Cobb, The Paper Dolls comes to life with stunning puppetry and original music in Polka Theatre’s much-loved production.

Until 20 Aug The Pirate, the Princess and the Platypus Once upon a time, there was a pirate who wanted to be a princess, a princess who wanted to be a pirate and a platypus who was happy being exactly themselves!

Join in for a brand-new comic fairytale adventure for children and their grown-ups, about choosing your destiny, discovering your identity, and finding your friends.

What has LEGOLAND® WINDSOR RESORT got for you this Summer?

There’s never been a better time to visit LEGOLAND® WINDSOR RESORT. The newly opened Magical Forest in the heart of LEGO MYTHICA: World of Mythical Creatures is an awesome walk-through attraction, brought to life with majestic LEGO® Creatures and Augmented Reality.

Families can also bag themselves four tickets for £120* with the Sunday Saver Ticket, which is available online only for visits every Sunday until 24 July.

For families looking to extend their trip, they need look no further than the Resort two onsite hotels. The LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel make for the perfect weekend break. www.legoland.co.uk

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A perfect family day out in London Cutty Sark

Summer fun with the Royal Museums Greenwich www.rmg.co.uk

With easy travel links to South London and East Surrey, the Royal Museums Greenwich promises families with children of various ages a great day out for all.

Meet the characters of Cutty Sark Cutty Sark is a fantastic day out with the kids.

Explore the family friendly interactive displays and get a taste of life at sea. Who knows? You may even bump into the Captain himself...

New for 2022 - Cutty Sark Rig Climb Experience Cutty Stark has partnered with urban adventure company Wire & Sky and for the first time since arriving in Greenwich in 1954, visitors to Cutty Sark can climb the famous ship’s masts and enjoy views of the Thames and London like no other. The Cutty Sark Rig Climb Experience is for children 10+. Tickets sold separately.

Tiddler and other Terrific Tales

Tiddler and other Terrific Tales www.cadoganhall.com/tiddler

Tiddler is swimming back to London this Summer from Fri 29 Jul to Sun 21 Aug. Adapted from the bestselling books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Tiddler and other Terrific Tales will play a limited threeweek engagement at Cadogan Hall.

Prepare to go under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, as four stories by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are bought to life on stage with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from the much-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. Funky moves, toe tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed.

Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales is brought to the stage by Freckle Productions who return to Cadogan Hall following last summer’s smashhit run of Zog. Their other adaptations include Stick Man and Zog and the Flying Doctors, which is on tour now.

Royal Observatory

You’ve seen them on stage, now join them onboard, for a sensational sightseeing tour of the River Thames like no other! Ages 6+.

Summer by the River

ww.londonbridgecity.co.uk With open air cinema and theatre, big screen summer sports, live comedy and music performances, fun family days, fitness classes and a host of events to let your hair down, Summer by the River will be the ultimate London experience this summer.

There is an amazing selection of events every day, but here are a few of our favourites: 19 Jul Frozen Sing Along. Starts at 7pm 23 Jul Enchanted Cinema: Animated Journeys 1–2.20pm 3 Aug Open Air Theatre: Much ado about Nothing Starts at 7pm 13 Aug Messy A magical, visual original show with music, dance and even a trip to the moon. 1–1.45pm.

Family fun at the Royal Observatory Bring your little astronauts to the Royal Observatory, the home of Greenwich Mean Time for hours of space-themed fun! While you’re there don’t miss a show at London’s only planetarium or take part in the special astro activities for kids.

27 Aug Double Bass Dan Expect anything from timeless and modern early years classics to humorous original songs inspired by real life family experiences. Double Bass Dan will have the whole family jumping, dancing and singing along. Come along and get caught in the buzz! 1–2pm.

At the Planetarium (tickets sold separately) Ted’s Space Adventure: A live, special planetarium show for under-7s - perfect for little astronauts everywhere!

Meet the Neighbours: Tour the Solar System and beyond in this show. 7+.

Star Struck: This brand-new show will explore the lives of stars, from birth to death, and everything in between! 7+.

Now Sailing Throughout the Summer Horrible Histories – Terrible Thames

The Sky Tonight: Explore the night sky as it will be on the day of your visit. Featuring anything from constellations to meteor showers! 7+.

“A rip-roaring, riotous sightseeing tour kids and adults will never forget!” The Sun

The Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass gives families the best value with discounted rates to both Cutty Stark and Royal Observatory. £12.50 per child.

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HOLIDAY CAMPS

Summer Holiday Camps

Enjoy a PGL family adventure holiday!

Camp Beaumont Adventure Day Camps

Step out of the day-to-day and into a family adventure on an all-inclusive holiday with PGL.

Dedicated to delivering confidencebuilding adventures.

Let loose and get lost together on an exciting, action-packed adventure that turns the family back into a team. Whether you’re conquering the kayaks, hanging out on the high ropes or zooming down zipwires, there are plenty of goose-pimpling adventures to dive into whilst your family enjoys a PGL holiday. You’ll be amazed by what you can all achieve when you tackle the fun challenges on offer.

Don’t miss out on PGL’s final summer sale and the chance to give your family the break they will always remember.

What’s more, you can save up to 50% off when you book a family adventure holiday or kids adventure camp this summer! www.pgl.co.uk/familymag

Camp Glide, Multi-Activity Day Camps Camp Glide, Surrey’s favourite actionpacked multiactivity day camp at venues across Surrey, provide fun-filled and affordable childcare during the school holidays for school-aged children. A typical day includes free play, a range of clinics for campers to choose from, swimming and one of our exciting all-camp activities, so you can be safe in the knowledge that your child is having a great time! www.campglide.co.uk

Camp Beaumont run award-winning day camps, from just £43 a day for ages 3-16, offering over 50 activities including archery, football and arts and crafts across London and the surrounding areas.

Camp Beaumont is looking to support families and help children to get back on track this summer. With a focus on reducing stress and learning new skills through carefully selected activities that get children moving, socialising and back in the great outdoors!

Camp Beaumont has over 40 years’ experience and all leaders are fully DBSchecked. Book a multi-activity programme and ensure your child enjoys their most exciting school holiday yet!

Girls Attack Summer Netball Camps 25,26,27 Jul and 2,3,4 & 15,16,17 Aug Calling all girls age 6+! Come & join us at our netball camps covering 3 weeks in Jul/Aug at Hazelwood School, Oxted. Expert coaching & skills development, fun fitness, and match play in a friendly, competitive team environment. www.girlsattack.com

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Kids Critters Ltd, Betchworth Every Tue, 26 Jul-23 Aug (4–7yrs) Every Thu, 28 Jul-25 Aug (8–12yrs) Every Wed, 27 Jul–24 Aug (SEN)

SCL Active World Summer Holiday Club Six weeks of fun awaits your child during the summer holidays!

This summer, children will explore the world around them through learning and play, as they discover countries and travel, and learn about landscapes, habitats and the history of the world.

With prices starting from just £30 per day and suitable for children aged 4-12 years, children are sure to have fun, learn more and move more this summer, as they take part in a variety of fun activities; the perfect way to make new friends.

Find a venue near you: www.sclactive. co.uk/summer-holiday-clubs

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Wildlife, nature, and critters ... this is an original animal enthusiast’s dream camp! Allinclusive, focusing on animals, environment, conservation, and teamwork. Children will have close up interactive encounters with exotic animals - bearded dragons, snakes, tortoises, chameleon, geckos, frogs and insects. www.kidscritters.co.uk/holiday-camps

LCA Stage Academy Musical Theatre, Oxted 1–5 Aug & 8–12 Aug A 5-day courses that is totally wrapped up in musical madness, learning songs and scenes from different musicals with the aim of putting together a demonstration performance for friends and family on the final day. 6-18 yrs. www.lca-stage.com

The Zone Multi-Activity Camp 18 Jul - 19 Aug The Zone is a multi-activity holiday camp operating from Banstead Prep School, in Banstead. Run by the school staff, we welcome children from all schools, that are currently in Nursery to those currently in Year 6. www.thezonebanstead.co.uk

Craft My Day Summer Camps Thames Ditton & Worcester Park 1-26 Aug Beat the boredom this Summer with our fun filled Craft clubs! Our popular holiday club will offer different craft projects each day including Paper craft, Painting, Slime, Sewing Powertex and more! www.craftmyday.com/kids-workshopsand-clubs Familiesonline.co.uk

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