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January - February 2012 familiesonline.co.uk

What’s On for 0-12 yr olds in January and February

Nursery Education Special Issue

Covering Reigate, Redhill, Dorking, Leatherhead, Caterham, Warlingham, Godstone, Horley, Oxted & Lingfield.

YES, YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL!

Looking forward to Spring

Successful ‘business mum’ is seeking 5 working partners to work part-time from home, alongside & without compromising family commitments or current career.

If you have a supervisory, managerial, sales, marketing, recruitment or self-employed background, or you wish to develop an extraordinary lifestyle, please call Vicki 01962 850303

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Local News I SS U E 2 6 J AN - F E B 2 0 1 2 ®

Happy New Year!

Life may be a struggle for many people at the moment – but I get the feeling that many are responding with resourcefulness, whether in starting up a new business or planning new ways to run local communities.

We love to support all new initiatives run by parents so send us your news. Read about the Woldingham Playground and Transition Dorking – a group that is galvanizing local support to establish a community orchard, shared gardens and much more – see page 10.

We’ve tried to balance the media frenzy about Caesarean births, see page 6, and would love to hear from mums about the information they received while pregnant about the pros and cons of Caesarean births.

This new year issue brings an updated Local Nurseries Directory (pull out the centre pages, 11-14 to keep for reference) and great holiday ideas for bringing large families together on page 8-9.

Eleanor Lines, Editor, Families Surrey East

IN THIS ISSUE

3 Local News 6 BABIES AND TODDLERS PAGES Should I have a Caearean section?

8 HOLIDAYS – Family Gatherings 10 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 11 NURSERY DIRECTORY 4-page pullout 16 EDUCATION – Open Mornings Leisure Centres Round Up Babies and Toddlers Education News 18 CLUB NEWS 20 OUT AND ABOUT 20 Theatre and Walks and Local Conservation 21 Attractions 22 Holiday Camps and Courses 23 Events Calendar 24 Town & Community Events

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Local News BBC Stargazing LIVE Radio For The Community SusyNovember Radio is a new local radio2011 station preparing to be ‘on air’ in Displays Firework - FREE Star Guides Spring 2012. It stands for Sussex and Surrey and the studios are in the process of being constructed in Merstham. They have the Ofcom award of a Community Broadcasting Licence for 5 years on FM in stereo for Redhill and Reigate and surrounding villages.

Susy Radio is run by volunteers for the community and has been providing entertainment for 16 years. It raises money for local charities including the Sunshine Coach Appeal. susyradio.com or contact office@susyradio.com

Brian Cox and team will be returning to BBC Two on 16-18th January 2012 to reveal the wonders of the night sky.

BBC Learning have produced some free family resources – such as Star Guides and Activity Cards to help you and your family learn more about the star constellations and astronomy.

To download your free BBC Star Guide go to: bbc.co.uk/stargazing and pick a clear night to see which stars you can spot. And look out for free stargazing events in January across Surrey and Sussex - see page 23.

Susy Radio team entertains

Olympic Flame is coming to East Surrey The Olympic Flame will travel through Dorking, Reigate and Oxted next year! On Friday, 20 July 2012 it goes through the borough of Reigate and Banstead on its way to the Olympic Stadium.

The Olympic Flame comes from Greece and arrives in the UK on 18 May 2012. Representing peace, unity and friendship, the flame will start its 70-day journey at Land’s End and travel around the UK to the Olympic Stadium, carried by 8,000 inspirational Torchbearers.

The Olympic Flame reaches at the Stadium on 27 July 2012 for the lighting of the cauldron, signifying the start of the Games. london2012.com/olympic-torch-relay-map

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Local News The Children’s Book Festival returns

Surrey’s Children’s Book Festival is back for another year in 2012, jam-packed with workshops and activities.

The festival runs for two weeks from Saturday, 24 March. It includes a party with cartoon characters Kipper and Maisy, a chance to make a newspaper with a top journalist and to even meet a snake.

For budding artists, Horrible Science illustrator Tony De Saulles will be running an exclusive workshop. He’ll teach children how to make cartoons look squishy, explosive, freaky, frightening and even smelly.

The 2012 Festival will take place in libraries and other venues throughout Woking, Guildford, Surrey Heath and Waverley.

Tickets are available to buy online from January.

Visit surreycc.gov.uk/childrensbookfestival or go to participating libraries to pick up a programme.

Fashionable cupcakes!

Horley-based mum of two, Gen, has recently set up a business that she loves because it combines her two favourite things: baking and working with children.

Budding entrepreneurs wanted!

Swedish kids clothes company me&i are strengthening their Surrey team. They’re looking for mums with a passion for fashion to sell their gorgeous clothes through the successful me&i home selling plan. It includes a range for adults, too.

If you’re looking for an extra income or maybe just the chance to get back to work in a role that you can fit around the family this might be just right for you. With their new range out at the end of January it’s a good time to join.

The me&i range is all about funky colours and cool prints on great quality clothes with an individual and very Scandi style. For more information call 07725 030 821 or visit meandi.eu

We liked this… Doodles for ever!

For parents whose fridge door is covered with their children’s artistic endeavours, here’s an idea: Oodles of Doodles takes original artwork, from early paint swirls to collages to hand prints and more, and transforms it all into a composite, stunning and vibrant work of art, printed on canvas.

Cupcake Tea Party offers stressfree children’s parties. Gen brings everything you need and each guest decorates 5 cupcakes. Four go in a box to take home – leaving one to eat at the party! Every guest is shown how to pipe a swirl on a cupcake, then have a go themselves.

Once that’s done, everyone enjoys a tea party with a real china tea set and delicious tea.

Celia Pontin invested in her own wide format printer after seeing variable results when she sent the artwork away to be printed. She can create montage designs using artwork supplied by you. Finished canvas prints cost from £55 and can be ordered at oodlesdoodles.co.uk.

Gen also makes cupcakes to order. Delivery within 10 miles is free of charge. You can contact Gen on 01293 401156. cupcaketeaparty.co.uk

Spring 2012

Give your house an affordable makeover If you want a new piece of furniture for your home, you could find some hidden treasures at one of Surrey’s Reuse Centres.

Buying reusable furniture and kitchen appliances is great value and good for the environment. You could pick up antique style armchairs for £60, a 4-piece table and chairs for £70, a sideboard for £30 and a tall lamp for just £5.

The nearest showrooms are in Redhill, New Malden and Mitcham.

To buy or donate furniture call 0800 082 0180 or visit surreyreusenetwork.org.uk

Priory Park Geocache trail A new, high-tech treasure hunt, known as a Geocaching trail, is now available around Reigate Priory Park.

Geocaching is an outdoor adventure for the whole family - a treasure hunt for the digital generation. All you need is a handheld GPS or mobile phone with GPS app. You can download the app at geocaching.com or you can loan a GPS unit from the Park Office (at the back of the Park café)

What’s on at Dovers Green Monday Weigh, Stay & Play 9 - New Ante Natal Sessions for 2012 11.30am. Stay & Play 12.30 - 2.30pm. Baby Basics, teaching you all the practical Time to Tell 3-4pm. stuff you need to know about caring for Tuesday Stay & Play 9.30 - 11.30am. a new born baby. Breastfeeding Session, an in depth session preparing you to feed Baby Massage 12.30 - 1.15pm. your new baby. Call the centre to book.

- call to book place. ActivTots 1.45 - 2.30pm - call to book. Parenting Saturday Puzzle 7.30 - 9.30pm - call to book.

Dads Inc. Stay & Play 10am -12pm Wednesday Holistic Harmony (first Saturday of month).

9am - 2pm - call Amanda on 07926 Paediatric First Aid 10am - 2pm call 190132 to book. Baby Signing for dates and to book.

10 - 10.30am - call to book.

Parentcraft Ante-Natal Session Post Natal 12.30 - 2.30pm call to book. 10-12pm. Contact your midwife to book.

Thursday Childminders Play & Learn 9.30 - 11.30am. Weaning class 12 -2pm - call for dates and to book.

Friday Under 1’s 10 - 11.30am.

Little Fishes Play Session 10 11.30am. St Lukes Church, Church Road, South Park, Reigate. (No Admission after 10.30am). Lunch Club 12 – 1.30pm.

6 week course teaching how to cook healthy food on a budget (includes lunch).

A geocache or ‘cache’ is a small waterproof treasure box hidden outdoors. Geocachers seek out these locations guided by coordinates put into their GPS device.

Need some help and support? Open Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm for advice and information - call to book courses, make an appointment or to arrange a home visit. All Sure Start services are free for families on Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance or Disability Living Allowance.

All the caches have a log book for you to leave a message in and a small treasure. You simply bring something to swap with this treasure. Once you get home log your find on the Geocaching website. See all the caches listed at geocaching.com

Co-ordinator: Anna Durbridge Tel: 01737 223621 www.doversgreenchildrenscentre.co.uk Rushetts Rd, Reigate RH2 7RF

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Babies & Toddlers Should I have a Caesarean section?

New guidelines on Caesarean section (CS) published by NICE in November contain several new and revised recommendations.

Some media speculation has suggested that NICE is saying that all pregnant women should be offered the option of an elective CS – but this is clearly not what is intended by the amendments. The real importance of the changes is to stress the basic need for pregnant women to be able to get clear information about the pros and cons of CS and to air their fears about vaginal delivery.

Nina Khazaezadeh, consultant midwife at St Thomas’ Hospital and guideline developer, said: “In my clinical practice I often come across women who request a planned CS due to perceived lack of control, fears

Belinda Phipps, Chief Executive of NCT, the UK’s largest charity for parents, said: “We are glad that this new guideline emphasises the need for good communication between women and health professionals, and does not suggest that Caesarean section should be offered as an option to all women.

If Caesarean rates go up following the change to the guidelines, it will be evidence that women are not getting the quality of midwifery support they need to instil confidence and feelings of safety while giving birth.” of inadequate care provision and lack of support during labour and delivery. But, after a discussion of all the pros and cons of both types of birth, and having been assured one-to-one midwifery support and an individualised birth plan, they will choose to try for a vaginal birth. CS does mean a longer recovery time and a longer stay in hospital, at a time when women are keen to get their new baby home and start or resume family life.”

Can labour affect the metabolism?

Attention has also been drawn to the possible metabolic differences in children born by elective Caesarean – where mothers did not go into labour. The work, done by a team of doctors and scientists at Imperial College London, suggests that fat metabolism may be affected where babies have not experienced normal labour. These findings highlight the need to be aware of all the pros and cons when discussing Caesarean sections with pregnant women.

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Classes held in Nutfield, near Redhill.

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Sally Townsend has started a gentler, quieter Zumba class for mummies with their pre-mobile babies in Reigate.

“After having my first baby last year I longed for a way to exercise with my little one that was not dependent on good weather and not limited to buggy walking!

I started to Zumba when my baby was 8 months old and quickly noticed a big difference in my shape. And I enjoyed my workout. www.little-fishes-swim.co.uk 07834 737 211 info@little-fishes-swim.co.uk

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Parent & baby/toddler swimming classes, Swimming lessons for children from 3 years + 1-2-1 swimming lessons for children and adults, Small groups, Instructor in the water with non-swimmers, CATERHAM, COULSDON, SOUTH CROYDON, OXTED FREE TASTER SESSIONS AT SOME VENUES!

Cygnets & Swans Swimschool • Private lessons and Swimming Parties • Small classes in warm water • Adult & child classes • 4+ months through to Rookie Lifeguard Programme Kim Simms, Priory Pool, Dorking

Tel: 01306 640396 Mob: 07891 442491 cygnetsandswansswimschool.co.uk

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Having a background in Musical Theatre, Dance and Drama I decided to become an instructor. I love meeting the new mums and babies. The babies love it too!”

Sally also runs regular Zumba classes.

Contact Sally on 07725 58 10 57 zumbafit-uk.co.uk ‘Bring your Baby Zumba’ Wednesday, 10.30am at Colman-Redland Centre, Reigate RH2 0NA. £5.

Babies & Toddlers The Oxytocin Factor

A more speculative but interesting book has recently been published about the role of oxytocin (see article ‘Should I have a Caesarean section?’’ left) – which is released during labour – and its effect on the baby. Written by Professor Kerstin Uvnas Moberg of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, it outlines a more wide-ranging series of effects of childbirth without labour. The Oxytocin Factor, with a foreword by Michel Odent, is published by Pinter and Martin, 2011. £9.99. See the publisher’s website for special offers on their books and free delivery. pinterandmartin.com

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For class availabilty and information for Banstead, Come and see what all the fun’s about.

Godstone, Merstham, Oxted, Redhill and Reigate call Yvonne at Little Kickers East Surrey on 01737 300 624 or email yphillips@littlekickers.co.uk.

For class availabilty and information for Dorking Sports Centre on Saturday and Tuesday call Helen at Little Kickers Dorking on 020 8286 6038 or email hkelly@littlekickers.co.uk.

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Families

Family Gatherings Holidays are a great time to get the family together – but one size does not fit all. Here are some ideas for even the biggest family gatherings, in places that cater well for grandparents, parents, aunts, cousins and for babies and toddlers alike.

Not many of us have homes large enough to accommodate all the family at one time – and even those who do will find it a relief to share the responsibility of it all!

Getting away together as a family can work especially well if the accommodation allows some independence.

Here are some great places – some quite close to Surrey to keep the travelling to a minimum - and two more for when proximity is not an issue. All of them offer plenty of space, beautiful locations, excellent accommodation and are suitable for extended families or smaller groups.

The recommendations will provide perfect settings for family reunions, when the focus is on generous indoor spaces including great dining areas; those further away also have the appeal of a brilliant range of activities for all the family.

Staying Close to Home

Gloucestershire

Eco-Lodge East at Fair Oak Farm

Fair Oak Farm, East Sussex Near Tunbridge Wells, choose from 3 small barns around a courtyard or rent them all together – a lovely space for 10-14 people, with a central barn offering a great kitchen and a dining area big enough for everyone.

For larger gatherings the two eco lodges (tree houses) are great fun to stay in – and beautifully kitted out, as are the barns, too.

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has thought of it all. Their accommodation comes recommended by other parents – and there is plenty of information about the facilities for kids and babies on their website.

Manor Farmhouse in Milstead, Kent

Kent Near Sittingbourne in Kent, these luxury self-catering cottages at

Manor Farmhouse, Milstead

The Coach House at Upper Court

Gloucestershire is easy to reach and offers Kemerton Cottages at Upper Court, near Tewkesbury. With six cottages, each with 1-5 bedrooms, there is space for more than 30 people. Three of the dwellings, The Coach House, Courtyard and The Stables can be interconnected and provide space for 24 people.

The Coach House alone has space for 10 (+cot) and costs £1300 per week in low season, £2180 in high season. The Dovecote is a romantic hideaway by a small lake for 2 (+1 cot) and costs £495-£790 per week depending on the season. Short breaks are available off peak.

cater for family groups of up to 18 people. The main farmhouse sleeps 7, stable cottage sleeps 6 and The Barn sleeps 5 guests.

Also included is the leisure complex, which consists of a billiard room, a library and a sauna. On the first floor is a cinema room seating 18 with a large flat screen surround sound TV, DVD, CD, Laser Disc, VCR, Stereo. There is an outdoor, heated swimming pool set within a sunken walled garden (heated between 1 May and 30 September). And they take dogs!

Renting the whole accommodation costs between £3800 and £5300 per week, depending on the time of year. Shorter breaks are available.

There is a page dedicated to the larger style properties promoted by Recommended Family Holidays, both in the UK and abroad, which you can find at recommendedfamilyholidays.com/largeholiday-homes.shtml

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Eco-Lodge interior Family activity breaks are also on offer here – with archery, falconry and cooking events available. The farm is well located for some great family days out – to Bodiam Castle, Hever Castle, Kent and East Sussex Railway and the south coast.

To hire the three barns for a week costs from £1885 in low season to £2373 in high. There are special offers for families booking all five places to stay (barns and lodges) plus activities. In all there is space for 19 people.

A gypsy caravan in the gardens can be explored by all and, in the summer, there are tipis for some fun playtime.

Fair Oak Farm, Witherenden Road, Mayfield, nr Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex TN20 6RS Tel: 01435 884122 e: info@fairoakfarm.co.uk fairoakfarm.co.uk

FAMILIES SPECIAL OFFER

Fair Oak Farm is offering Families Surrey East readers a 10% discount on mid week rates! The offer extends to midweek bookings made before February 9th. Quote ‘Families Surrey east’ on booking to receive your 10% discount.

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Chalet des Amis in Morzine Such is their success that Lucilla at Recommended Family Holidays has now launched two additional websites - for hotels and ski holidays – making is very easy to find any sort of holiday destination!

Bluestone National Park Resort in Pembrokeshire, West Wales is an all-weather five star short-break destination.

If you’re hoping to let the little ones loose, there are 500 acres at Bluestone. The adventure centre has a range of play for youngsters, including a towering obstacle course and climbing wall, ball pool and indoor high ropes course. And there is LEGO - a whole room full; plus Techniquest, combining science and play, and the Discovery room where your kids can find new ways to burn off energy. There’s a café and bar too, Bluestone understands that all that supervising can really take it out of you!

CHILLY POWDER The Alps all year

Switzerland isn’t just for skiing: in fact, the Alps can be one of the loveliest places in Europe for a late spring or summer holiday en famille. As well as beautiful weather, there’s a wealth of sporty things to do for both smaller children and teenagers, Outside, you’ll find all especially from June manner of strange things to early September. going on in the woods, Chilly Powder runs from Bush Craft lessons its Morzine chalet to high ropes and zip hotel through the wires through the trees. summer as well as Within the Bluestone the winter, offering acreage you can explore the same attractions on foot (maps provided) Horseriding at Bluestone ( p ro fe s s i o n a l l y or hire bicycles. If your National Park Resort cooked food, kids are aged 5 to 9 years childcare etc) and they’ll probably get a kick with the emphasis on comfortable living out of Junior Rangers Club, where they can alongside a wealth of outdoor pursuits. play in and explore the natural environment Morzine is an eight-hour drive from Calais, or under safe, trained supervision. fly to Geneva and hire a car; the chalet has 17 And of course Bluestone’s water park, Blue bedrooms and there’s even a hot tub in the Lagoon, offers fantastic swim and play garden. opportunities with pools and activities Re-introduced for 2012 is the Chalet des suited to all ages and abilities.

Amis, right next door to the main Chilly Spring breaks prices start from less than Powder chalet. It sleeps up to 8 people £40 per person per night based on 8 people in three bedrooms. With ‘ski to the door’ sharing. Look out for seasonal offers. Call from December to April, the summer 01834 862400 or see bluestonewales.com months benefit from beautiful weather in a stunning location and dinner served by your own chef. In May and September to December it is offered on a B&B basis. Talk to Francesca or Paul about your requirements and they are sure to help.

Lodge House at Bluestone

Midsummer prices: from around £120 per adult per night, discount for children, half-board. chillypowder.com

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friendly worldwide hotels.

They can help you put together your perfect family holiday including flights, transfers, room, board and kids clubs.

Whether you want to travel to the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Middle East or stay in Europe RFH now offers luxury hotels that are recommended by other mums and dads, as well as their self- catering holiday cottages.

And, if you fancy going skiing with the family, why not try out RecommendedFamilySkiing.com!

See also the Special Offers and Late Availability pages.

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Outdoor Activities New Year, New Plans for Wildlife-friendly Gardening Remember wildlife when making your New Year’s resolutions for 2012!

Wildlife conservation in gardens is becoming increasingly important as more and more species are becoming endangered.

From budding town gardeners with limited outdoor space, to those with expansive lawns, New Year is a superb time to begin planning to provide homes for wildlife and make green spaces more wildlife-friendly.

‘We have seen gardeners become much more interested in the role their gardens have in helping wildlife,’ says Laura Brook, Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Conservation Officer.

The Wildlife Trusts want everyone to join the Big Wildlife Garden Competition run by The Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Anyone can enter their garden, patio or balcony – see bigwildlifegarden.org.uk

Laura’s suggestions for attracting wildlife: • Set up birdfeeders, nest boxes, ladybird lodges, and feed hedgehogs • For smaller urban gardens, roof terraces or balconies having a window-box with flowering plants such as lavender will attract hoverflies, bees and butterflies. Choose plants with the RHS ‘Perfect for Pollinators’ logo and avoid plants with double flowers as these may lack nectar or pollen.

• For households with space, building a pond will provide a rich habitat to attract lots of different insects and animals.

Making a pond with different depths will encourage a greater range of insects such as dragonflies and water beetles, as well as toads and frogs. Very shallow sloping edges Gardens are part of a network of mini wildlife havens that link up habitats across the UK. All are a vital source of shelter and food, especially in winter when many species need warm, dry spaces in which to bed down.

are important – this is where the largest variety of pond creatures is found. A pond is also the ideal place for birds to bathe.

Taking action is simple and can often involve not doing things. So, resist pruning your more strikingly architectural perennials and let them provide a home for over-wintering insects. Leave rotting wood to decay in a pile and see if it becomes a home to beetles, fungi, centipedes and more. This kind of approach will reward you with many more garden visitors once spring arrives and sheltering creatures become more active again.

Thanks to Sussex Wildlife Trust for this article.

Woldingham Playground Project The village of Woldingham has a playground located on land owned by registered charity Craigmyle Glebe Ltd. In 2008 two local mums, Julie Cornish and Denise Todd, were increasingly frustrated with the facilities available at their local play area. Since then, funding has been sought from a variety of sources and, by this summer, they were able to replace three condemned pieces.

The effect on the local community has been fantastic and the new pieces were used well into the autumn!

The playground now boasts a wonderful climbing frame, a very popular pod swing and a roundabout! The adventure trail has also been extended and the seesaw renewed.

Denise and Julie are hoping to install some more seating and provide better surfacing.

They also need to raise about £6500 to replace the slide.

Private donations and small grants from local organisations have helped so far and fund-raising events continue to play a large part. In most cases, the playground is not considered eligible for funding from larger, national organisations and many applications have been turned down.

Do support Denise and Julie in their work!

For more information, visit their webpage at woldingham.com/clubs/playground.htm

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Transition Dorking is part of the transition movement, an international grass roots response to the challenges of sustainability, peak oil and climate change. It aims to establish projects to enable Dorking become more independent and resilient in the face of change, and in so doing brings the community closer together.

A group of local volunteers is creating an orchard, planting a potager, selling fresh food in the High Street, linking gardeners to gardens and more.

The Dorking Community Orchard can provide a great way to teach kids about growing things! You can visit it at any time at the back St Martin’s Primary School in Ranmore Road, via the track to the left of the school. The orchard is behind the allotments, accessible on foot through a gate from a path to the left of the allotments.

Through the production of local food, raising awareness and increasing skills of local people who wish to maintain their own fruit trees, the group contributes to building resilience in the Dorking Community. Families are invited to come and learn – and take part in our local orchard.

For more about the project go to transitiondorking.org.uk For details of the community orchard add the following: /projects/dorkingcommunity-orchard/

Nursery Directory NURSERY DAY CARE

KT22

Farlington Nursery

Downsend School - Leatherhead Lodge

in EAST SURREY

2-6 yrs. 8am to 5.30pm. Term time plus Downsend+ Holiday Club. Tel: 01372 385437.

Leatherhead Lodge, 13 Epsom Road, Leatherhead KT22 8ST downsend.co.uk

The following nurseries welcome children from 8.30am to 3.30pm or longer (where specified), giving busy parents time to drop off before work and collect at school time or later.

KT17

Playtime Workplace Nursery

3mths-5yrs. 8am to 6pm. All year (excl Xmas week and BHs) Tel: 01372 377470.

Business Park, 5 Cleeve Rd KT22 7NB playtimedaynurseries.co.uk

Downsend School – Epsom Lodge

2-6yrs. 8am to 5.30 pm. Open 35 weeks per year plus holiday care at Downsend + Holiday Club.

Tel: 01372 385438 6 Norman Ave, Epsom KT17 3AB downsend.co.uk

KT20

Tadworth and Burgh Heath Aberdour School Nursery

2-5 yrs. 8.45am to 12 or 2.15 or 3.20pm. Term time.

Tel: 01737 354119. Brighton Rd, Tadworth KT20 6AJ aberdourschool.co.uk

Bramley School and Nursery

Girls 3-4yrs. 8.55am to 12.30pm or 3pm. Term time.

Tel: 01737 812004. Chequers Lane, Walton on the Hill, KT20 7ST bramleyschool.co.uk

Chinthurst School - Fledglings Nursery 3-5 yrs. 8.30am-3.30pm. Term time. Tel: 01737 812011. Tadworth St, Tadworth, KT20 5QZ chinthurstschool.co.uk

The Co-operative Childcare

(was Buffer Bears Nursery) 3mths-5yrs. 7.30am to 6.30pm. Open all year excl BHs. Tel: 01737 365097.

Tadworth Court, KT20 5RU thecooperativechildcare.coop

Butterfly Nursery School Crawley • Horne

The Little School on the Green

2-5yrs. 9am to 3pm. Term time. Tel: 01737 813960 St Peters Church Hall, 3 Church Green, Walton Street, Walton on the Hill KT20 7SE thelittleschoolonthegreen.com

KT21 Downsend School – Ashtead Lodge

2-6yrs. 8am to 5.30 pm. Term time plus Downsend+ holiday club. Tel: 01372 385439 22 Oakfield Road, Ashtead KT21 2RE downsend.co.uk

Funtime learning for children

• 9 months - 5 years • Flexible sessions • Government funding available Open Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm Tel: 01342 843655 Horne Village School Horne, near Smallfield Surrey RH6 9LA www.butterflynursery.co.uk

Moon Hall College _______

and Burys Court _______

Leigh, Reigate, Surrey RH2 8RE A happy school in a country setting Open Days for boys and girls aged 2½-16 Sat 4 February A CReSTeD registered school with & Sat 3 March expert dyslexia tuition specialising in 10am-12noon support for dyslexic children up to GCSE. Little Berries Early Years nursery In beautiful rural setting with bluebell wood.

Come along to one of our Open Days or visit by appointment - call 01306 611372.

www.buryscourtschool.co.uk

Creating the Dancers of the Future

Call today to book a F REE Trial!

07873 634292

www.moonhallcollege.co.uk

joanna.swidzinska@googlemail.com ALL enquiries and abilities welcome!

Offering Royal Academy of Dance Ballet classes Principal`: Joanna Swidzinska BA (Hons) RAD RTS

Classes in Bletchingley and Charlwood

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NURSERY DAY CARE in EAST SURREY KT23 Manor House School Nursery 2-5 yrs. Extended day: 8am to 6pm by arrangement. Term time.

Tel: 01372 457077. Manor House Lane, Little Bookham KT23 4EN manorhouseschool.org

KT24

Bookham, Fetcham, Horsley Bright Stars at Cranmore School 2.5-4yrs. 8am to 6pm. Closed Xmas, Easter & BHs. Tel: 01483 280340 Epsom Rd, W Horsley KT24 6AT brightstarsatcranmore.co.uk

Footprints Montessori Day Nursery 0mths-5yrs. 8am - 6pm.

All year (excl Xmas week) Tel: 01483 285591. Long Reach, W Horsley, KT24 6LZ footprintsdaynursery.com

RH1 Lilliput Children’s Centre

4mths-5yrs 7.30am to 6.30pm. All year, excl Xmas to new year and BHs. Tel: 01737 789500.

West Ave, Salfords, RH1 5BA lilliput.org.uk/redhill.htm

Nutfield Day Nursery

3mths-7yrs 7am to 7pm. All year excl BHs. Tel: 01737 822014.

Evelyns, Church Hill, Nutfield, RH1 4JA nutfieldnursery.co.uk

Royal Earlswood Day Nursery (Asquiths) 3mths-5yrs. 7.30am to 6.30pm. 51 weeks (closed Xmas week and BHs). Tel: 01737 767629.

Asylum Arch Road, RH1 6GB asquithnurseries.co.uk

Sunshine Day Nursery

3 mths – 5yrs. 7am to 6pm. All year excl BHs. Tel: 01737 768511 ext 2829.

Canada Drive (nr Redhill Hospital) RH1 5RH

Tiddly Winks Nursery

3mths-5yrs. 7.30am to 6.30pm. All year (excl Xmas week and BHs).

Tel: 01737 218427 Emlyn Rd, RH1 6EW tiddly-winks-nursery.co.uk

Bletchingley The Hawthorns School

2-4yrs. 8.40am to 12 noon/3.15pm plus extended day options.

Term time.

Tel: 01883 743048 x 2019 Pendell Court, Pendell Road, Bletchingley RH1 4QJ hawthorns.com

Merstham Brambly House Montessori School 2yrs-5yrs 8am-6pm All year

(Closed Xmas week & BHs). Tel: 01737 644466. Rockshaw Rd, RH1 3BZ Gemini Day Care 0mths-5yrs. 8am to 6pm. All year excl BHs. Tel: 01737 643396.

1 Bletchingley Rd, Merstham RH1 3HT

First Steps Nursery

0-5yrs. 8am to 6pm. All year excl BHs. Tel: 01737 215136. 18 Albury Road, RH1 3LS firststepsnursery.com

RH2 Reigate Dunottar School Nursery Girls

3-5 yrs. 8.25am to 3.25pm with after school care to 6pm Tel: 01737 761945.

High Trees Road, RH2 7EL dunottarschool.com

Busy Bees Day Nursery 3mths5yrs 7am to 7pm. All year (excl BHs) Tel: 01737 249109. Lesbourne Road, RH2 7JP busybeeschildcare.co.uk/ nursery/reigate Kids Unlimited

3 mths - 5 yrs. 7.30am to 6pm. 52 weeks excl BHs. Tel: 0845 365 2975 64 Cockshot Hill, Woodhatch, Reigate RH2 8AN kidsunlimited.co.uk

Micklefield School

Rising 3 – 5yrs. 8.40am – 3.15pm.

Term time. Tel: 01737 224212 10 Somers Road, Reigate RH2 9DU micklefieldschool.co.uk

Reigate Day Nursery

(Asquiths) 3mths-5yrs. 7.30am to 6.30pm. All year (excl Xmas week and BHs) Tel: 01737 242826.

81 Holmesdale Rd, RH2 0BT asquithnurseries.com

Green Shoots

at Reigate St Mary’s Prep School.

Rising 3s to 5yrs. 8.30am to 3.30 pm.

Term time. Early and late facilities.

Tel: 01737 244880. Chart Lane, Reigate RH2 7RN reigatestmarys.org

Shapes Day Nursery

3mths-5yrs. 7.30am to 6pm. 52 weeks, excl Xmas to new year.

Tel: 01737 221441. 11, Lynn walk, Woodhatch, Reigate RH2 7NZ shapesdaynursery.co.uk

Leigh Little Berries at Burys Court

School. Rising 3 - 5 yrs. 8.30am to 3.30pm. Term time. Tel: 01306 611 372. Burys Court, Flanchford Road, Leigh, Reigate RH2 8RE littleberries.co.uk

Nursery, Holiday Club & After School Club ‘Learning through Imagination, Creativity & Play’

NURSERY PLUS PREP AND SENIOR SCHOOL £3M PerforMing Arts Centre: RecoRding studio Music technology suite 750 seat theatRe

All weAther sPorts PitChes indoor swiMMing Pool friendly AtMosPhere BroAd ABility intAke new fACilities for MAths And english dePArtMents full, weekly, flexi, teMPorAry BoArding

Call 01372 750204 or email info@stteresas.surrey.sch.uk Effingham Hill, Dorking, Surrey www.stteresasschool.com

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Monty’s provide a loving & caring place for children to develop, make friends and progress. Parents are confident that children are safe and secure with our highly qualified staff.

After school Club for Children aged 5-12 yrs.

See Website for details.

• Nursery 3 mnths-5 yrs • Purpose Built Setting • Fully qualified staff • Good OFSTED rating • Fantastic garden • Fun in Manic Monsters Summer Holiday Club for Children 5-12 yrs at Manic Monsters.

Now taking Bookings.

Unit 1-4 Gardiner Business Park, Little Browns Lane, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6LH Tel: 01732 864629 www.montysdaycare.co.uk

Association of Gymnastic and Trampolining Clubs Caterham - The Rebound Hall: 01883 620971 anti-gravity@saturnv.co.uk • Trampolining (Monday through to Saturday) • Adult Trampolining (Mondays & Thursdays) • Kindergym (pre-school gymnastics & trampolining) • Funfit (4-7yrs gymnastics & trampolining) • Special Needs Trampolining (for siblings as well) Caterham - De Stafford: 07737 306316 pointers@saturnv.co.uk • Trampolining and Gymnastics (Mondays & Wednesdays) Warlingham School • Trampoline (Thursdays) Horley - Oakwood & Redhill - St Bedes: 07932 752081 springfit@saturnv.co.uk • Trampolining & Gymnastics including boys squad & adults (Wednesday through to Sunday) • Funfit (Combined gymnastics & trampolining) Oriel, Crawley • Trampolining & Gymnastics (Fridays) Manorfield Infant school, Horley • Kindergym (Pre-school gymnastics for toddlers, Mondays 1.45pm) Saturn V are approved & accredited to Gold Standard by Surrey Council’s “Active Surrey” Sports Development Unit

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Friendly family atmosphere to realise your child’s potential Wide opportunities with high academic standards Bursaries available New sustainable Pre-Prep building opened September 2011 WORKING OPEN MORNINGS ARE HELD REGULARLY DO COME AND VISIT We are happy to make individual appointments too.

Please ring Gail Johnson on 01883 743048 x 2019 for details.

“HAPPY CHILDREN LEARN” www.hawthorns.com Registered charity for educational purposes

Open Mornings 10.00am - 11.30am Thursday 26 January & Thursday 1 March 2012 For boys and girls aged rising 3 to 11 The junior school of Reigate Grammar School For further details, please contact the Admissions Secretary.

T: 01737 244880

E: office@reigatestmarys.org

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Out and About Club News Nursery Directory Stagecoach’s Radio Gaga

RH4

Dorking Active Learning 3mths-5yrs.

7.30am to 6.30pm. All year excl Xmas week. Tel: 020 3167 4988 / 0800 081 1620. Active Learning House, Moores Rd, RH4 2BG activelearningchildcare.co.uk

Caring Daycare 3mths-5yrs. 8am

to 6pm. Tel: 01306 742933. Nutcombe House, Westcott Road, RH4 3DP

Chatterbox Nursery 12 weeks-5

yrs. 8.30am to 4.30pm. Term time.

Tel: 01306 742050 The Ashcombe School, Ashcombe Road, Dorking RH4 1LY

Major Minors 0 - 5 yrs. 8 am to 6.30pm. All year. Tel: 01306 876316.

Chichester Road, Dorking RH4 1LR caringdaycare.co.uk West Dorking Day Nursery

(Asquiths) 3mths-5yrs. 7.30am to 6pm. All year excl Xmas to new year.

Tel: 01306 742143. The White House, Dorking Hospital, St Pauls Road West RH4 2AA asquithnurseries.co.uk

RH5

Beare Green, Ockley, Capel Little Belmont 2-4yrs. 8.30am to 3.20pm. Term time.

Tel: 01306 730852. Belmont School, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking RH5 6LQ belmont-school.org

St Teresa’s Nursery 2-4 yrs (girls

and boys). 8am to 5pm. Term time.

Tel: 01372 750204.

Beech Ave, Effingham Hill, Dorking RH5 6ST stteresasschool.com

RH6

Horley incl Horne & Charlwood Butterfly Nursery School

9mths-5yrs. 8am to 5.30pm.

Caterpillar unit for <2 years; Butterfly unit for 2-5 years. Tel 01342 843655.

Horne Village School, Church Road RH6 9LA butterflynursery.co.uk

Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Pre-schools: Acorn Cottage 0mths-5yrs 7am

to 7pm Tel: 01293 785215. Antlands Lane West, Shipley Bridge, RH6 9TE

The Childrens House 2-5yrs. 8am to 6pm Tel: 01293 822972.

Horley Road, Charlwood, RH6 0BJ

The Farmhouse 0mths-3yrs. 6am to 7.30pm. Tel: 01293 823279.

Horley Road, Charlwood, RH6 0BJ

Ivy Cottage 0mths-5yrs .

7am-7pm. Tel: 01293 825192.

Balcombe Road, RH6 9SW cranbrooknursery.co.uk

Kid Co Ltd From 0mths 7am-7pm.

All year (excl BHs) Tel: 01293 775107.

Inger Cottage, Balcombe Rd, RH6 9SW

Toadhall Nursery Group - Horley 3mths to 5 yrs. 7.30am-6.30pm. All year, excl Xmas to new year and BHs. Tel: 01293 823500.

19, Massetts Road, Horley RH6 7DQ toadhall-nursery.co.uk Willow Tree Montessori Kindergarten

6mths-5yrs. 8am to 4.30pm. All year excl two weeks at Xmas and BHs. Tel: 01293 820721.

80 Lumley Road, RH6 7JL wt-montessori-school.co.uk

RH7 Huggetts Day Nursery

and Pre-school 0mths-5yrs. 8am to 6pm. Open all year. (Term time option) Tel: 01342 832218.

Eastbourne Road, Blindley Heath, RH7 6JR huggettsnursery.co.uk

Lingfield Notre Dame School 2.5-4 yrs (followed by Pre-prep) 8am to 3.15pm. Tel: 01342 833176.

Racecourse Road, RH7 6PH. lingfieldnotredame.co.uk

Lingfield Nursery School

0-5yrs. 7am to 6.30pm. All year excl Xmas to new year and BHs. Tel: 01342 836540. Bank Farm, Ray Lane, Blindley Heath, RH7 6JH lingfieldnurseryschool.co.uk

Newchapel House Nursery School 2-5 - 5yrs. 8am to 6 pm.

Open all year. Tel: 01342 844 542 The Village Hall, Bones Lane, Nr. Horne, Lingfield, RH7 6HR new chapelhousepre-school.co.uk

RH8 Oxted and Godstone The Larks Nursery

3 mths - 4yrs. 7.30am to 6.30pm. All year. Tel: 01883 714171. 19 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted RH8 0AA the-larks.co.uk

RH10 Coach House Nursery

Copthorne Prep School 2.5+yrs.

8.15am to 3.30pm. Term time only plus holiday club. Tel: 01342 712311 Effingham Lane, Copthorne, W. Sussex RH10 3HR copthorneprep.co.uk

RH12 Farlington Nursery

3+yrs. 8.15am to 1pm or 3.15pm or 5pm. Term time. Tel: 01403 254967 Farlington School, Horsham, W Sussex RH12 3PN farlingtonschool.net

TN8 Monty’s Day Care at Manic

Monsters 3mths-5yrs, 7.30am to 6.30pm. 51 weeks per year. Tel: 01732 864 629 10 mins from Limpsfield, Oxted, Lingfield and Dormansland. c/o Manic Monsters Ltd Unit 1-4, The Gardiner Business Park, Little Browns Lane Edenbridge, TN8 6LH. montysdaycare.co.uk

CR3

Caterham Caterham Day Nursery (Asquiths)

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3mths-5yrs. 7.30am to 6.30pm.

All year (excl Xmas week and BHs).

Tel: 01883 330122. Burntwood Lane, CR3 5UL asquithnurseries.co.uk

Caterham Preparatory School

3-4yrs. 8.30am to 12.30 or 3.30pm (to 6pm by arrangement). Term time.

Tel: 01883 342097. Mottrams, Harestone Valley Rd, Caterham CR3 6YB caterhamprepschool.co.uk

Essendene Lodge School

3-5yrs. 8am to 6pm. Term time plus 6-7 weeks holiday clubs. Tel: 01883 348349. Essendene Road, CR3 5PB essendenelodge.surrey.sch.uk

Kenley Kindergarten

3 mths – 5yrs. 7.30am to 6pm. 51 weeks of the year. Tel: 020 8660 3232.

New Barn Lane, Whyteleafe CR3 0EZ acorn-nursery.co.uk/page/kenley_ kindergarten

Little Treasures

0-5yrs. 7.30am to 6pm. All year excl Xmas to new year. Tel: 01883 343678. Weston Drive, CR3 5XY littlegemsandlittletreasures.co.uk

The Laurels Children’s Day Nursery and Preschool 3mths-5yrs 8am to 6pm (7.30am-6.30pm by arrangement). All year, excl Xmas to new year. Tel: 01883 337702.

41 Town End, CR3 5UJ thelaurelsdaynursery.co.uk

Tots Village Nursery 3 mths-5yrs.

8am to 6pm. Tel: 01883 340825.

De Stafford School, Burntwood Lane CR3 5YX totsvillagenursery.co.uk

CR6 Warlingham Park School Nursery 2-5 . 8.50am to 3.30pm.

Term–time only. Tel: 01883 626844.

Warlingham Park School, Chelsham Common, Warlingham CR6 9PB warlinghamparkschool.com

SM7

Banstead Priory Preparatory School

2-4 yrs. 8.30am to 12noon or 3pm.

Term time. Tel: 01737 366920 Bolters Lane, Banstead SM7 2AJ prioryprep.co.uk

Greenacre School for Girls

3-4yrs. 8.30am to 11.30am or 3.15pm (plus after-school club). Term time.

Tel: 01737 352114 Sutton Lane, Banstead SM7 3RA greenacre.surrey.sch.uk In addition to the above list of nurseries, Surrey County Council provides Sure Start Centres, offering full-day care plus links to family support, counselling, the health services and job centres. To find the nearest Sure Start Centre, visit surreycc.gov.uk/childrenscentres, or surestart.gov.uk

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Preparatory School for boys and girls aged 4-11 years

ANTENATAL/POSTNATAL COFFEE MORNING Friday 27th January 2012, 10.00am - 12.00noon • Small class sizes • Caring, friendly, family atmosphere • Strong sense of community • Broad curriculum for all abilities Please call the school’s Secretary to arrange a tour.

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Stanstead Road • Caterham Surrey • CR3 6AF T: 01883 343344 • F: 01883 342021 E: office@oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk W: www.oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk

Providing high quality childcare for children aged 0-5 years, open 7.30am-6pm • Open all year • Full days and sessions (term time only) • Early years free entitlement • Workplace vouchers accepted

www.shapesdaynursery.co.uk info@shapesdaynursery.co.uk Charity No. 325043

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Education

Independent School Open Mornings for prospective parents SPRING TERM 2012

Cut Your Childcare Costs Nursery fees vary greatly, depending on location, demand and what is offered.

They start at around £100 a week and go up to 4 times that, but there are ways to get help with the costs:  Nursery Education Grant - all 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours of free early-education a week for 38 weeks of the year. This applies until they reach compulsory school age (the term following their fifth birthday), and can be applied flexibly over a minimum of three days. The grant can be used at a range of early years settings including nursery schools and classes, children’s centres, day nurseries, play groups and pre-schools and childminders. Your child will be eligible for the Nursery Education Grant from the term after their third birthday.

If you choose a nursery that charges more than the funding or if you use the nursery for more than 15 hours per week you will need to pay the extra.

Senior School Open Days are now available on the website. Go to familiessurreyeast. co.uk and click on What’s On. Aberdour School, Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ Boys and girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: for details on 01737 354119 aberdourschool.co.uk Wednesday, 14 March only takes about 10 minutes to sign up for a scheme, and with no claim forms it couldn’t be easier.

If your company isn’t one of the thousands that are already running a childcare voucher scheme, why not ask them to consider it?

With National Insurance savings on offer for employers too, and childcare voucher providers willing to handle all of the scheme’s administration, they should realise that it is a win win!

Kiddivouchers are one of the providers of childcare vouchers. Employers, carers and parents can find out more at kiddivouchers.com See what the government has to say about childcare vouchers at hmrc.gov.uk/calcs/ ccin.htm. Check if your nursery will accept Childcare Vouchers.  Tax Credit Scheme You may be able to recoup some of your childcare costs through the tax credit scheme, depending on the number of hours you work and your household income. To find out if you are eligible go to payingforchildcare. org.uk or direct.gov.uk/en/ MoneyTaxAndBenefits/ TaxCredits

Farlington Nursery in Horsham

More Information  Childcare vouchers – Although some employers provide subsidised onsite childcare, all employers can offer Childcare Vouchers as a portion of your salary. Did you know that you could save hundreds of pounds each year, simply by paying your childcare provider with childcare vouchers?

The vouchers can be provided by your employer, and parents can opt to receive childcare vouchers instead of part of their salary. As you don’t have to pay any tax or National Insurance on what you spend on childcare vouchers, you make savings. There are extra savings if two parents take part.

Childcare vouchers can be used for a wide range of care, including nurseries, nannies, childminders, after-school care and holiday play-schemes, for children up to age 15. It

• Find out about the Early Years Foundation Stage at direct.gov.uk. Download a list of registered childcarers in your area.

• For local nurseries and links to Ofsted reports go to findmyschool.co.uk • The National Day Nurseries Association provides information for parents. Search for NDNA member nurseries at ndna.org.uk/ parents • The Preschool Alliance pre-school.org.uk • SureStart has information about childcare options, tax credits, free nursery places and links to the Children’s Information Service surestart.gov.uk • childcarelink.gov.uk has contact details for registered childcare providers • OFSTED ofsted.gov.uk

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Belmont School, Holmbury St Mary RH5 6LQ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01306 730852 belmont-school.org Friday, 16 March 2012 Bramley School, Walton on the Hill KT20 7ST Girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01737 812004 bramleyschool.co.uk Pop In Morning: Wednesday, 7 March 2012; Open Morning: Saturday, 10 March 2012 Caterham Preparatory School, Harestone Valley Rd, CR3 6YB Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs.

Tel: 01883 342097 caterhamprepschool.co.uk Visits by appointment throughout the school year Chinthurst School, Tadworth KT20 5AP Boys 2.5-13 yrs. Tel: 01737 812011 chinthurst.surrey.sch.uk Friday & Saturday, 27 & 28 January 2012 City of London Freemen’s School, Ashtead, KT21 1ET Tel: 01372 822423 clfs.surrey.sch.uk Co-ed, day and boarding, 7-18 yrs.

Saturday, 3 March 2012 Copthorne Prep School, Copthorne, West Sussex RH10 3HR Tel: 01342 712311 copthorneprep.co.uk Co-ed, day and boarding (from Y3), 2.5-13yrs Saturday, 4 February 2012 Cranmore School, Epsom Rd, West Horsley, KT24 6AT Boys 2.5 -13 yrs. Tel: 01483 280340 cranmoreprep.co.uk Friday, 2 and Saturday, 3 March 2012 Downsend School, Nursery and Pre-prep Lodges, Leatherhead, Ashtead and Epsom Boys and girls, 2-6 yrs. Tel: 01372 372311 downsend.co.uk Saturday, 10 March 2012 Downsend School, Leatherhead KT22 8TJ Boys and girls, 6-13 yrs. Tel: 01372 372311 downsend.co.uk Main School - Friday, 3 February 2012 Dunottar School, Reigate RH2 7EL Girls, 3-18 yrs. Tel: 01737 761945 dunottarschool.com Saturday, 4 February & Thursday, 8 March 2012 Essendene Lodge School, Caterham CR3 5PB Girls and boys, 2.5-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 348349 essendenelodge.surrey.sch.uk Call for details Farlington School, Strood Park, Horsham W. Sussex RH12 3PN Girls 3-18yrs. Day and boarding. Tel: 01403 254967 farlingtonschool. net ‘Farlington in Action’ days: Friday, 13 January and Tuesday, 21 February 2012.

Open Day: Saturday, 17 March 2012 Glenesk School, East Horsley KT24 6NS Girls and boys, 2-7yrs. Tel: 01483 282329 for open day date gleneskschool.co.uk Thursday, 9 February 2012

Education Greenacre School, Banstead SM7 3RA Girls, 3-18 yrs. Tel: 01737 352114 greenacre.surrey.sch.uk Wednesday, 25 January and Monday, 27 February 2012 The Hawthorns School, Bletchingley RH1 4QJ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 743048 hawthorns.com Thursday, 1 March 2012 Hazelwood School, Limpsfield, Oxted RH8 OQH Boys and girls, 4-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 712194 hazelwoodschool.co.uk Friday, 24 February 2012 (also for Hazelwood’s Nursery - The Larks, Oxted) Lingfield Notre Dame Junior School, Lingfield RH7 6PH Boys and girls, 2.5-11 yrs.

Tel: 01342 833176 lingfieldnotredame.co.uk Saturday, 24 March 2012 Manor House School and Nursery Bookham KT23 4EN Girls 2-16 yrs.

Tel: 01372 457077 manorhouseschool.org Tuesday, 7 February 2012 Micklefield School, Reigate RH2 9DU Boys and girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01737 242615 micklefieldschool.co.uk Saturday, 10 March 2012 Moon Hall College & Bury’s Court Leigh, Reigate RH2 8RE Boys & girls, 2.5-16 yrs.

Tel: 01306 611372 buryscourtschool.co.uk and moonhallcollege.co.uk Saturdays, 4 February and 3 March 2012 Oakhyrst Grange School, Caterham CR3 6AF Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 343344 oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk Ante/postnatal coffee morning: Friday, 27 January. Open Morning: Friday 18th May 2012 Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick , West Sussex RH12 3HJ Co-ed, 2-13 yrs. Tel: Fiona Long: 01403 822391 pennthorpe.com Saturday, 3 March & Tuesday, 6 March 2012 Priory Prep School, Banstead SM7 2AJ Boys 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01737 366920 priorybanstead.surrey.sch.uk Pop In morning Wednesdays, 18 January and 18 February 2012. Open Morning: Saturday, 17 March Redehall Preparatory School, Smallfield, Horley RH6 9QA Boys and girls, 3-11 yrs.

Tel: 01342 842987 redehall.surrey.sch.uk Saturday, 25 February 2012 Reigate St Mary’s, Chart Lane, Reigate RH2 7RN Girls and boys, 3-11 yrs.

Tel: 01737 244880 reigatestmarys.org Thursdays, 26 January and 1 March 2012 Royal Alexandra & Albert School Reigate RH2 0TD Boys and girls, 7-18 yrs.

Tel: 01737 649000 raa-school.co.uk Saturday, 17 March 2012 St Teresa’s Nursery & Prep School Effingham Hill RH5 6ST Girls, 2-11 yrs.

Tel: 01372 750204 stteresasschool.com Friday, 2 March 2012 Warlingham Park School Chelsham Common, Warlingham CR6 9PB Boys and girls, 2-11 yrs.

Tel: 01883 626844 warlinghamparkschool. com Call for details. Visit by appointment.

LEISURE CENTRES

The New Horley Leisure Centre

Call to check opening times

LEATHERHEAD LEISURE CENTRE Guildford Rd, Leatherhead KT22 9BL Tel: 01372 377674 leatherheadleisurecentre.com Opening Hrs: Mon to Thurs: 6.30am – 10.30pm, Fri: 6.30am – 9pm, Sat & Sun: 8am – 7pm. Pool & gym hours may vary.

One year since LLC refurbished the swimming pools and changing areas, sports hall (with trampolines available) and gym, soft play and squash – it’s all still looking great. The refurbishment cost £12.6million. The café is now in the central foyer by the entrance.

DORKING SPORTS CENTRE Reigate Road, Dorking RH4 1SW Tel: 01306 870180 harpersfitness.co.uk Opening Hrs: Monday to Thursday: 6.30am - 10.30pm, Friday: 6.30am - 9.30pm, Saturday and Sunday: 7am – 8pm.

Dorking Sports centre offers a wide range of recreational and sports activities.

BANSTEAD SPORTS CENTRE Merland Rise, Tadworth KT20 5JG Tel: 01737 361933 gll.org/centre/banstead-sports-centre Opening Hrs: Monday to Friday: 6.45am - 10.30pm, Saturday & Sunday : 7am - 9pm.

Swimming & toddler swimming.

DONYNGS RECREATION CENTRE Linkfield Lane, Redhill RH1 1DP Tel: 01737 764 732 gll.org/centre/donyngs-recreation-centre Opening Hrs: Mon to Fri: 6.30am-10.30pm, Saturday and Sunday: 6.45am-8.30pm.

Officially relaunched in October following a £4.1million refurbishment, complete with new soft play area for the under-7s, modernised swimming pools & changing rooms. A wellequipped youth gym for 11-15 yr olds has with exercise sessions on offer. There are improvements, too, for users with a disability.

Even the café is new – now run by Chapters café.

TANDRIDGE LEISURE CENTRE Hoskins Road, Oxted RH8 9HT Tel: 01883 716717 tandridgeleisure.co.uk Opening Hrs: Weekdays: 6.30am-10pm, Weekends: 8am-5pm.

Facilities include: gyms, studios, pools, sports hall, cafes, childcare, rooms to hire. Also sports coaching, swimming lessons, dance courses, art classes, fitness training, group classes, children’s parties and holiday camps.

HORLEY LEISURE CENTRE Anderson Way, off Court Lodge Road, Horley RH6 8RG Tel: 01293 784075 gll.org/centre/horley-anderson-centre. asp Opening Hrs: Monday to Friday 7am – 10pm Saturday and Sunday – 7am – 8pm New swimming pool opens at the beginning of January 2012 and replaces the Horley Anderson Centre. The building cost - £7.5million - provides a very energy efficient building and water heating systems. As well as two pools, it will have a gym, sports hall and dance studio.

OAKWOOD SPORTS CENTRE Balcombe Road, Horley RH6 9AE Tel: 01293 822238. blueleisure.com Opening Hrs: Monday to Friday: 8am – 10pm, Saturday: 8.30 - 6pm, Sunday: 9am - 6pm.

Recent gym refurbishment.

DE STAFFORD SPORTS CENTRE Burntwood Lane, Caterham CR3 5YX Tel: 01883 344355 tandridgeleisure.co.uk Opening Hrs: Weekdays: 6.30am10pm, Weekends: 8am-5pm.

Facilities include: gyms, studios, pools, sports hall, cafes, childcare, rooms to hire. Also a range of activities including sports coaching, swimming lessons, dance courses, art classes, fitness training, group classes, children’s parties and holiday camps.

THE ARC, CATERHAM 39 Weston Drive CR3 5XY Tel: 01883 330380 the-arc-caterham.co.uk Vibrant Arts and Culture centre with soft play, parties, theatre, clubs and classes, community events and bistro.

Open 7 days a week 10am -5pm.

GUILDFORD SPECTRUM LEISURE CENTRE Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford, GU1 1UP Tel: 01483 443322 guildfordspectrum.co.uk Public Ice Skating, Family Bowling and many more activities.

WOW! Boarding in a top state school for around £4,000 a term.

M Boarding and Flexi Boarding for boys and girls aged 7-18 M Huge range of extra-curricular sports and activities M Excellent academic results M Convenient location in 260 acres of parkland near Reigate, Surrey

OPEN MORNINGS Sat 17th March and Sat 19th May 9.00 - 10.30am

Gatton Park Reigate Surrey RH2 0TD 01737 649001

www.raa-school.co.uk

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Club News Out and About

Dandelion Theatre Arts

Dandelion Theatre Arts

Dandelion Theatre Arts runs after-school performance classes in drama, singing and all styles of dance, including street, musical theatre, tap, freestyle and theatre craft for 4-11 years in Langley Vale, Epsom and Ashtead. Dandelion’s Director, Jennai, also runs specialist workshops during the school holidays, classes in a number of local schools and holds end-of-term shows three times a year – written by herself. New classes are starting in January and voice workshops will be held at half term. Call 01737 215749 or go to dandeliontheatrearts.co.uk

Diddi one for Diddi Dance

Jo Swidzinska, local franchise owner of Diddi Dance and Principal of the JLM Ballet Academy, welcomed her first baby, Jack, into the world on July 10th. He weighed a whopping 9lbs 13oz - a surprise to everyone (even the midwife) as Jo was teaching until the end of June, and her bump was quite modest!

All Jo’s classes are running as usual with her team of teachers. Jo has returned to teaching all her ballet school classes, and gradually to some Diddi Dance classes. And now Jo Swidzinska and her baby there is another addition to the family - Jo has expanded the JLM Academy classes into Charlwood, nr Gatwick – on Fridays at 3.30pm. For more information call 07873 63 42 92.

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Classes for babies & children aged 3 months to 5 years For details on classes in Limpsfield Chart, Redhill, Merstham, Godstone, Caterham, Lingfield, East Grinstead, Horley, Reigate & Dorking Call Nick or Carol on 01883 712881 / 724800 nickjojo80@hotmail.com www.jojingles.com/esurrey-egrinstead Children’s Parties & Nursery Sessions also available!

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Angelina Ballerina pirouettes into Reigate and Caterham Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy has arrived in Surrey!

The unique dance experience enables children from 3 to 6yrs develop their musicality, imagination and motor skills in classes that follow and bring to life the adventures of Angelina Ballerina.

The half-hour classes not only introduce children to the early movements in ballet, jazz and musical theatre, they also focus on socialisation skills, positive values and classroom behaviours through the carefully crafted stories of Angelina Ballerina and her friends.

Classes are held at the Community Centre in Reigate High Street and are coming soon to the Sovereign Centre in Woodhatch and to Caterham. Call Jo for details 01737 247795. angelinaballerinadance.com

Little Fishes special offer Little Fishes is now offering one-to-one swimming lessons in The Village Health Club in Caterham. It’s a good way to begin to learn, before joining Dotty’s small group swimming classes. The small groups, with a high ratio of teachers to swimmers, enable little ones to learn to swim in a short time. Dotty has a special offer for January: group lessons for children of 3+yrs will cost £75 per term.

Cookies Kitchen’s Junior Cookies Club meets monthly and is a great way to giving 5-11 yr olds a love of cooking. Maxine Pancaldi, Director of Cookies Kitchen has just announced the launch of their new central Dorking Club and Holiday Workshops. From January 2012, they will take place at Butterhill Studios, 86b South Street, Dorking.

Call Maxine on 01892 853 272 for more details.

St Bede’s welcomes bigger Springfit Springfit gymnastics and trampoline club have launched new classes at St Bede’s school in Redhill on Monday nights from the New Year. Adding to their provision of boys and adults classes on Wednesday nights, the new sessions will be able to accommodate mixed general gymnastics classes for children aged 4+yrs, and well as two more children’s trampoline classes.

The gymnasium at the school is ideal for all kinds of activities and is the base for Springfit’s popular parkour and freestyle classes. With more equipment arriving, Manager Adam Reynolds said of the latest news: “We are happy to be able to work with such supportive venues to help fulfil the increasing demand we have been experiencing for our classes. The staff at St Bede’s have been very helpful as we encourage members of the local community to come and enjoy our uniquely fun and energetic sessions”.

Springfit run gymnastics and trampoline classes for all ages and abilities from preschool upwards and have several local training venues in Redhill, Horley and Crawley. For further information call Adam Reynolds on 07932 752 081 springfit.org

Redhill & Reigate Artistic Roller Skating Club SKATING PARTIES / FUN SESSIONS and lessons with qualified coaches Sundays 11.30am – 1.30pm at the YMCA, Princes Rd, Earlswood

Last Saturday of the month:

ROLLER DISCOS 6-8pm for all ages at Hawthorns School, Bletchingley For more details call Barry on 01293 776266 bbridger@lineone.net

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Springfit gymnast Francesca Bagley at a Gymnastics competition

Club News Footsteps at the Redhill and Reigate YMCA Footsteps dance classes offers ballet, musical theatre and jazz classes at Redhill’s YMCA to all ages from 3yrs. Classes are on Saturday and Tuesday evenings in term time.

In January a new class for 2.5yr olds is launching, to introduce little ones to ballet. Called Little Steps, these classes for boys and girls will also take place at The YMCA in Redhill.

To contact the Principal, Kate Winn, call 07889 87 71 27.

‘East Surrey Steps Up’ Dance Festival 2012

Footsteps Primary Ballet

Schools across East Surrey are being encouraged to enter their pupils into the “East Surrey Steps Up” dance festival which takes place at The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill on 22 & 23 May 2012.

The event is free for schools to enter. It is designed to give children the opportunity to perform on a professional stage, while learning new skills and boosting their confidence. Following the success of last year’s festival, which saw over 500 children take part, schools are now being invited to enter a group of dancers (max. 30 children per school) and put together a 3-5 minute dance piece for the 2012 festival.

Schools wanting to take part can contact Star Steppers, who offer support to participating schools. For more information contact Anna and Hannah on 07810 80 82 28. star-steppers.com

Music classes for babies and young children!

Action songs and rhymes Music and movement Fun with percussion Musical games

® time of music Nur turing a life To book your complimentary class in Leatherhead or Dorking call: 01483 841 303 or email: leatherhead.dorking @monkeymusic.co.uk

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Since 1993 thousands of children across the UK have grown up with Monkey Music. Our unique teaching curriculum was written by classically trained musicians, and introduces music to very young children in a way they can easily understand and enjoy.

Rock ‘n’ roll - from 3 months Heigh ho – from 12 months Jiggety jig – 2 & 3 year olds Ding dong – 3 & 4 year olds

New Classes Opening Soon Near You!

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Theatres

Out and About

Theatres

CHIPSTEAD The Courtyard Theatre

GUILDFORD Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3UX Tel: 01483 440000 yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

LEATHERHEAD The Leatherhead Theatre

Hazelwood Lane CR5 3QU Tel: 01737 555680 (10-12 Saturday) or chipsteadplayers.org

Snow White And The Seven Van Tropps 12 – 15 January and 18 – 21

Shows for families and children. Please check ticket prices and times with the theatres.

7, Church Street, Leatherhead KT22 8DN Tel: 01372 365141 the-theatre.org

Leatherhead Theatre School’s ‘The January Review’ Saturday, 14 January 2012 Students from Act One, Act Two perform excerpts from Enid Blyton plays, dance routines with music from charts & musicals. Free entry (donations welcome)

DORKING Dorking Halls Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1SG Tel: 01306 881717 dorkinghalls.co.uk

The Applause Youth Theatre Company Variety Spectacular.

Saturday, 21 January 7.30pm. Resident youth theatre - song & dance with a Musical Theatre theme. £12.50; Child £10.50

Chris and Pui Roadshow 3-6yrs.

Saturday, 3 March 11am. Musical show join in with Cbeebies presenters! £12 & £10

REDHILL The Harlequin Theatre Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1NN Tel: 01737 276 500 harlequintheatre.co.uk Call for details of the SATURDAY

MORNING CINEMA CLUB. Auditions for the annual Star for a Night Show are on Sat & Sun, 21 & 22 January. Show takes place in April. Weekly rehearsals Thursday 26 January to 5 April.

Tel: Sue Sergeant at R&B Borough Council on 01737 276700.

Chris and Pui Roadshow 3-6yrs.

Saturday, 11 February 11am & 2pm. New musical show - singalong with the Cbeebies presenters! £10; Family £36

OXTED The Barn Theatre 25 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, Surrey RH8 0AA Tel: 01959 561811

barntheatreoxted.co.uk PANTO! Jack and the Beanstalk

- The Oxted Players 3+yrs. Fri-Sun, 13-15 January and Wed-Sat 18-20 January.

Afternoons and evenings. From £8 via website or 01883 724852.

January 2012. 8pm plus Saturday matinees 2.15pm. They’ll whisk you away to the magic kingdom – poisoned apple, miniature people and all! £10.

Auditions in January for 2012-13 productions – The Chalk Garden and The Emperor’s New Clothes.

Open to all. Contact via the website.

EPSOM Epsom Playhouse Ashley Avenue, Epsom KT18 5AL Tel: 01372 742555 epsomplayhouse.co.uk

PANTO! Aladdin

Romeo and Juliet Tuesday-Friday, 21-25 February 7.45pm / 8pm plus Thurs and Fri matinees. From £15

Children’s Shows at the Mill Studio – Saturdays, 11am & 2pm. £8

Stolen Smiles 3-8yrs. 11 February Phoenix and the Carpet 4+yrs.

3 March

CRAWLEY The Hawth Theatre Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ Tel: Mon-Sat 10am–8.15pm 01293 553636

hawth.co.uk

Free parking, booster seats and a specially created children’s menu at the ArtsCafe!

– Youtheatre Partnership, Wed-Sat, 11-14 January 7.30pm plus Sat mat 2.30pm. From £15.50 (£13.50).

Fireman Sam Live Pontypandy Rocks!

Sunday, 5 February 2pm. Join Fireman Sam, and all his friends, at Pontypandy’s first ever music festival! £12; Child £10 Swan Lake Moscow Ballet - La Classique Wednesday, 29 February 7.30pm. From £25

11 February 2pm. Inventive storytelling, puppetry and music. £6.50; Family £24

KINGSTON The Rose Theatre

THEATRE PERFORMANCES PANTO! Dick Whittington

24-26 High Street, Kingston KT1 1HL Tel: 08444 821 556. The Rose’s Culture Cafe offers space for push chairs.

by Gatwick Airport Pantomime Society (GAPS) Thurs-Sun, 2-5 February 6pm/7.30pm plus Sat & Sun matinees.

Profits to St Catherine’s Hospice. £10-£15

rosetheatrekingston.org Magic at the Rose Saturday, 21 January

7.30pm Entertainment for the whole family. Large-scale illusions, astounding mind-reading & plenty of laughs. £8 - £10 The Gruffalo 3+yrs. Wed-Sat,15 – 18 February. Daytime performances. Musical adaptation by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Songs, laughs and scary fun. £10 - £11

WIMBLEDON - MORDEN The Colour House Theatre Merton Abbey Mills, London SW19 2RD Tel: 020 8542 5511 colourhousetheatre.co.uk A 70-seat theatre on historic Merton Abbey Mills site.

PANTO! Aladdin 3+yrs Saturdays and Sundays, 2pm and 4pm until 29 January. £9; Children £7 The Wizard of Oz 3+yrs. Saturday, 11 February to 15 April on Saturdays and Sundays. £9; Children £7

GUILDFORD The Electric Theatre’s Family Festival Onslow Street, Guildford GU1 4SZ

electrictheatre.co.uk Half-term special: Sunday to Sunday,

12-18 February - Free storytelling, colouring corner, bear hunt and free arty fun, performances and workshops.

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STUDIO PERFORMANCES Tales From Old Japan 4+yrs. Saturday, Goldilocks 2-5yrs. Fri & Sat, 24-25 February, daytime.

Table-top puppetry. £6.50; Family £24

Walks and Local Conservation

SURREY GREENSPACE PROJECT and SURREY WILDLIFE TRUST January 15th, 9am- 3pm 12 Mile Challenge Walk North Downs Way

and Greensand Way. Contact Tom Newman, Community & Education Officer at The Merstham Community Facility, Portland Drive, RH1 3HY on 07967 57 52 55

LINGFIELD NATURE RESERVES WINTER WORK PARTIES

Sundays, 29 January, 26 February and 25 March. 10 am–12 noon - meet in the Butterfly Garden. Please bring your own tools. Tasks suitable for all abilities, incl. children and young people. Entrance off Vicarage Road and by the fire station in Saxbys Lane. Free refreshments. Tel: Sally Cole 01342 833814

DOWNLANDS PROJECT Active Volunteering

Practical conservation volunteering for all ages. Essential scrub clearance, coppicing and tree planting this winter. All help much appreciated. We provide tea/coffee, biscuits, tools and gloves. Ask for a copy of our new winter volunteer task programme.

Also available – free walks leaflets – NEW! Dorking to Gomshall. Tel: 01737 737700 or email: downlands@surreycc.gov.

ukdownlands@surreycc.gov.uk downlandsproject.org.uk

NATIONAL TRUST SURREY HILLS ESTATE, DORKING Bookings: 01372 220644

nationaltrust.org.uk/events

Science Museum Live on Tour 7+yrs. Mon & Tues, 13-14 February 7pm/1.30pm. More spectacular science, extraordinary experiments and dangerous demonstrations to entertain, inform and inspire. £14.50;Children £10.50; Family £48

Giselle (Mon) – The Nutcracker (Tues) – Swan Lake (Wed)– Moscow City Ballet Mon-Wed 27-29 February 7.30pm. £32.50; Children £27.50

EAST GRINSTEAD Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre De la Warr Rd, East Grinstead RH19 3BS Tel: 01342 302000

chequermead.org.uk Alice in Wonderland Friday, 10

February 7pm, Saturday, 11 February 2pm & 6pm. Alice’s madcap adventures with a zany twist, wacky songs and chaotic plot. £12; Children £10; Family £38.

Sunday, 12 February 10.30am 12.30pm. Tree hugging for beginners Leith Hill. £5 per adult, £2.50

per child. Find some of the oldest trees in all England, ending at the Tower - refreshments available. 2.5 miles - slightly challenging.

Book by 9 February.

Saturday, 25 February, 11am – 1pm, Spring lambs and veteran trees – Abinger Roughs. 1.5 miles – easy.

£5, £2.50 per child. Book by 23 February.

CLAREMONT LANDSCAPE GARDEN

Esher, Tel: 01372 467806

Sat & Sun 28-29 January, 10am–3pm Big Garden Birdwatch Weekend RSBP bird spotting weekend.

Use identification sheets to count the resident & visiting waterfowl and birds in the 18th century landscape garden.

Saturday, 11 – Sunday, 19 February, daily 10am-4pm.

Children’s Half Term Trail Monday, 13 – Friday, 17 February, 11am– 11.15am. Half Term Waterfowl Feeding

Out and About

Attractions

Attractions Spring lamb at Bocketts Farm

BLUEBELL RAILWAY

Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL Tel: 01825 720800 bluebell-railway.co.uk

Discounted travel on the Bluebell Railway. Book 8+ days in

WINKWORTH ARBORETUM

Hascombe Road, Godalming GU8 4AD Tel: 01483 208477 nationaltrust.org.

uk/winkwortharboretum

January opening: daily 10am – 4pm. Last entry 3pm. February and March opening: daily 10am – 5pm. Last entry 4pm.

Sunday, 12 February, 11am – 3pm. Bird Box Making £10 per bird

box. 8+yrs. Make your own bird box to take home. All materials provided. Children must be supervised by an adult.

SURREY WILDLIFE TRUST Sunday, 5 February 1.303.30pm Wildfowl at The Moors

- Merstham. Guided walk with SWT Ranger Steve Bolton. Winter visitors include teal and mallard to snipe and shoveler. Meet at: CP next to Linden Homes, Nutfield Rd, near jn with Cormongers Lane RH1 3HH. Donation, adults £2, children £1. Tel: 07799 894148.

Wednesday, 15 February from 10am-4pm Wild Wednesday Live ‘n’ Deadly, Deadly Scene Investigation Investigate a wildlife

“crime scene” and deduce who has eaten who. 1 – 1.5 hour activity for families.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied. Meet: Newlands Corner Visitor Centre, Shere Rd, Guildford, GU4 8SE. Admission Free. Tel: Kati 01483 795460.

ALICE HOLT FOREST Wrecclesham, near Farnham GU10 4LF Tel: 01420 520212 forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt Booking is essential; parking charges apply. Children <8yrs to be accompanied.

February Half Term activities for kids Tuesday, 14 February - Winter Adventure 4-7 yrs. 10-11.30am. £5

child. Wild games and exciting exploring.

Tuesday, 14 February - Den Building 10am-12noon 8+yrs. £7 child

Our first den building session of the year.

advance for a specified day - save £2.50 per adult and get unlimited travel on the line that day! Discounted tickets: £5.25 per child, £10.50 per adult in 3rd class. First class and family tickets available.

BOCKETTS PARK FARM

Young St, Fetcham, Leatherhead KT22 9BS. Open every day 10am – 5.30pm (or dusk).

Tel: 01372 363764 bockettsfarm.co.uk

Saturday – Sunday, 11 – 19 February Up to 70 lambs are due to be

born from 10 February - you may even see one being born! Birds of Prey at the farm every day. Flying demonstrations twice daily. Plus pony rides, tractor and pig racing every day. Large indoor area with 2 giant playbarns, trampolines and ride-ons .

BRITISH WILDLIFE CENTRE

Newchapel, Lingfield, RH7 6LF Spring half term opening: Saturday, 11 February to Sunday, 19 February 10am to 5pm. Wild animals, Keeper Talks, picnic area, coffee shop. Tel: 01342 834658

britishwildlifecentre.co.uk DENBIES WINE ESTATE

London Road, Dorking RH5 4DR Tel: 01306 876616 denbies.co.uk

PAINSHILL PARK,

Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1JE Tel: 01932 868113 painshill.co.uk Adults £6.60, Children (5-16) £3.85, <5s Free. Daily 10.30am–6pm. January – Free entry every Wednesday!

Mon-Fri, 13-17 February Storytelling & Craft Workshop Come dressed as your favourite fairy tale character

POLESDEN LACEY

Great Bookham, Dorking RH5 6BD Tel: 01372 452048

nationaltrust.org.uk/polesdenlacey Sneak Peek House Tours Saturdays and Sundays, 8 January to 12 February and Wednesdays, 15-24 February. 40 minute family tours at 11.40am and 2.20pm.

Fun Half Term Trail Saturday, 11 – Sunday, 19 February. £1 extra per trail.

FISHERS FARM PARK

Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green W. Sussex RH14 0EG Tel: 01403 700063 fishersfarmpark.co.uk 10am - 5pm daily. 2-10yrs. Entry £8.25 pp midweek. Daily play area, animals & rides, restaurant, gift shop, pets . 11-19 February – Open daily – all rides, attractions etc included in entry price. Also – launch of ‘Squirrel Scramble’– tree-top adventure for the whole family . And… Tatty Teddy Fun Days’! Enjoy treasure hunts, photo-shoots and a life-size Tatty Teddy at the park .

KENT AND EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY Tenterden Town Station, Station Rd, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6HE Tel: 01580 765 155 kesr.org.uk

11, 12 and 18,19 February Thomas the Tank Engine and the

Fat Controller will be at Tenterden! Plus children’s activities including face painting, roundabout rides, skittles, hoopla, sing along, face painting, colouring activities and Uncle Myles and Charlie the Clown.

Punch & Judy shows 11.30, 12.50 and 2.10 and magic show at 3.30pm! Refreshments available. Advance booking advised.

14-17 February Kids for a Quid – see website for vouchers. Adult fare £15 (up to 2 kids travel at £1). Travel from Tenterden to Bodiam (10.5 miles) and visit the castle – discounted entry for train travelers, activities for the kids. Download free castle activity voucher from KESR website.

Free parking at Tenterden station.

Family events for half term: Lego Exhibition Mon-Fri, 13-17

February including a ‘Lego Build’ on Tuesday, 14 February. FREE. Birds of Prey Monday, 13 February 10am-2pm. Display 12noon. FREE. Aladdin Thursday, 16 February 11am and 2pm by Bullfrog Theatre Company.

Children £6.50; Adults £2 Tropical Rainforest Show Friday, 17 February 11am and 2pm. Handle animals from all over the world. Children £6.50. Adults FREE. Booking advised.

THE HOP FARM FAMILY PARK

Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6PY Tel: 01622 872068 thehopfarm.co.uk Book online for entry discounts. Approx gate prices: £13 adult & child 3-15yrs £11.

Half term is Pirates and Princesses Week! Choose a

swashbuckling adventure or a princess pampering. Prizes for best dressed pirates and princesses. Giant Jumping Pillows, the Children’s Driving School, indoor and outdoor play areas, newly expanded animal farm, The Magic Factory and more!

THE LOOK OUT DISCOVERY CENTRE Bracknell Tel: 01344 354400 bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be

Downlands Project volunteering

Open daily 10am to 5pm. Coffee shop. More than 90 exhibits for children. Toddlers and younger children love the indoor stream, mini supermarket and soft play area. Older children and adults will be fascinated by the hands-on science exhibits and puzzles.

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Holiday Camps and Courses Holiday Camps and Courses

Hazelwood Fun Club Wolf’s Hill,

Limpsfield RH8 0QU 4-13yrs. Monday to Friday, 13 -17 February, 8am-5pm. Use of all the school’s facilities including swimming pool. Call Jane O’Keefe: 01883 714171.

ALL-DAY PLAYSCHEMES

hazelwoodschool.co.uk

Harpers Activity Camps with ‘Fit

Monty’s Holiday Club at Manic Monsters, 1-4, The Gardiner Business Park, Little Browns Lane Edenbridge, TN8 6LH. 3mths-12yrs, 8am -6pm. Access to Manic Monsters play equipment, garden, sports instruction, expeditions and more. Tel: 01732 864 629 10 mins from Limpsfield, Oxted, Lingfield & Dormansland.

For Sport’ Dorking Sports Centre, Reigate Rd, Dorking, RH4 1SW. Call for half term details.

Tel: 0845 456 3233. fitforsport.co.uk

Shere Fun Holiday Playscheme

Scout Hut, Goose Green, Gomshall GU5 9LL. February 2012 – call for re-launch information. Bookings: Emma Alexander 07765 154962. sherefun.org

montysdaycare.co.uk

Downsend Lodges + and Downsend + at Downsend School,

Adventure and Computer Holidays nr Dorking. 4-14 yrs.

Leatherhead KT22 8TJ. Daily holiday activities for 2-13 yr olds.

Tel: 01372 385437 (2-5yrs).

Tel: 01372 385403 (6-13yrs).

Monday-Friday, 13-17 February – MultiActivity day camp with horse riding option at The Mill, Forest Green £46 per day 9.30am – 4.30pm. Tel: 01306 711005.

downsend.co.uk

holiday-adventure.com

Denbies Wine Estate February Half-Term Family Events Sunday 12th Feb – Friday 17th Feb LEGO EXHIBITION

Mon 13th Feb – Fri 17th Feb To exhibit email: events@denbiesvineyard.co.uk Also take part in a ‘Lego Build’ on Tuesday 14th Feb. FREE

Birds of Prey

Mon 13th Feb, 10am–2pm Watch birds of prey in a spectacular display at 12noon. FREE

Aladdin

Thurs 16th Feb, 11am & 2pm See this classic theatre production produced by the bullfrog youth theatre company CHILD - £6.50 Tropical Rainforest Book online at: ADULTS - £2 Road show www.denbies.co.uk Fri 17th Feb, 11am & 2pm T. 01306 876616 Safley handle animals from info@denbiesvineyard.co.uk all over the globe CHILD - £6.50 Denbies Wine Estate London Road – Dorking ADULTS - FREE Surrey - RH5 6AA

CLIMBING

Mega Days at The Hawthorns

Pendell Court, Pendell Rd, Bletchingley RH1 4QJ. 13-17 February Activity Camp for 4-12 yrs. Indoor wet’n’wild, Go-Karting, Roller Skating, Woodland Adventures, Arts & Crafts. ‘Extended Day’ 8am-5pm.

Tel: Ruth Chaplin 01883 743377.

hawthorns.com/sports-centre

Reigate & Redhill YMCA Playscheme Princes Rd, Redhill RH1 6JJ.

13-17 February, 10am-4pm or 8.45am-6pm.

5-12yrs. £15.50/ £22.95. Early booking discounts. Contact Rhea 01737 784977

ymcaredhill.com

YMCA Yippee Playscheme

Sovereign Centre, Woodhatch, Reigate.

Activities for children with a disability. 13-17 February 10am-4pm. 5-12 yrs. £14 per day.

Emily 01737 222859.

Cranbrook Adventurers School Holiday Club Coppingham Cottage,

261 Balcombe Rd, Horley RH6 9EF. February half term. £35 per day; £145 per week.

4-11 yrs. Extended day option: 8am6.30pm incl breakfast. Tel: 01293 823163.

cranbrooknursery.co.uk

ADVENTURE

Blackland Farm Grinstead Lane, East

Grinstead RH19 4HP. Day adventure activities for groups of six or more. Rock climbing and Abseiling, Archery, Zip wire, Pushball, Orienteering, Low ropes course, Nature walks. Opens 9am daily. Tel: 01342 810493.

blacklandfarm.org.uk

Priory Events

Sandy Lane, Nutfield RH1 4EJ. 8-15 yrs.

Multi Activity Days (MAD) throughout the holidays. Obstacle Course, Archery and Quad Bike Challenge.Or tailor your own day.

Tel: 01737 822484. prioryevents.com

ART

Artybobs St Joseph’s Church Hall, 2 Falkland Grove, Dorking. Tues 14 Feb 10am – 12noon 1-8yr olds. Tel: 01306 880694 for arty holiday sessions artybobs.co.uk

High Sports Climbing Centre

6 Orchard Centre, Bonehurst Rd, Salfords, Redhill RH1 5EL. Half term taster sessions.

Tel: 01293 822884. high-sports.co.uk

COOKERY

Cookery Workshops – Cookies Kitchen NEW VENUE!. 5-10 yrs. Holiday

workshops in Leigh, Lingfield and new! in Butterhill Studios, South Street, Dorking.

10.30am – 12.30pm. £30 (Members £27.50). Call: Maxine on 01892 853 272.

cookieskitchen.co.uk

DANCE, DRAMA AND MUSICAL THEATRE

Dance Focus Reigate St Mary’s School, Chart Lane, Reigate. 4-11yrs. 4yrs (half day); 5-11yrs (full day) 9am-3pm. Mon to Thurs, 13-16 February £8/ £15. Tel: 01737 213 281 Book by 30 Jan at sportsfocusuk.com

FOOTBALL

Football Courses Reigate St Mary’s

School, Chart Lane, Reigate. 4-11yrs. 4yrs (half day); 5-11yrs (full day) 9am-3pm. Mon to Thurs, 13-16 February £8/ £15.

Tel: 01737 213 281 Book online by 30 Jan at

sportsfocusuk.com

LASER GAMES

LaserHub Spindle Way, Crawley,

W Sussex RH10 1TG. Mon – Fri in holidays.

Morning Special 10am-1pm 7-11yrs, £14 or 2 for £25. All day 10am-5pm for 7-16 yrs, £22. Includes laser tag games and food.

Also - Fire Engine Morning Specials 4-6yrs, Karaoke Morning Specials 5-15yrs and Pamper Morning Specials for 4-8yrs.

Tel: 01293 548000. laserhub.co.uk

MOUNTAINBOARDING Ride The Hill Priory Farm, Sandy

Lane, Nutfield, RH1 4EJ. Tel: 0845 0944 360.

ridethehill.com Closed for January and February – re-opens March. 8+yrs.

Bocketts Farm Park 11th - 19th Feb

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ENJOY A GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT! › Birds of Prey flying demonstrations › Plenty of indoor play & activities

PLUS Trampolines, animal handling, tractor rides, pig racing and pony rides daily!

www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

Hawthorns School Pendell Court Bletchingley RH1 4QJ

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R.Chaplin@hawthorns.com

www.Hawthorns.com

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£2 off full price farm entry per person

(max 5 people) valid any day from 4th January - 10th February 2012. Only with this voucher.

Events

Events Calendar RIDING

Orchard Cottage Riding Stables Babylon Lane, Lower Kingswood KT20 6XA Mon-Fri 13-17 February 10.30am-3.30pm.

Children’s Fun Days. Pony care and riding lesson then gymkhana and games. 6+yrs.

Total beginners welcome. £50.

Call: 01737 241311 ocrs.co.uk

ROLLER SKATING

Sunday family roller skating

YMCA Princes Rd Earlswood Nr Redhill.

Tel: 01293 776266 rrarsc.co.uk Every Sunday, 11.30-12.30pm fun skating for all the family with skate hire. 12.30-1.30pm Lessons. 3 yrs to adult. Skate hire £1.50. Fun skate £2.50. Lesson £4. All in price £7.

SKIING

Bowles Outdoor Centre

Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9LW Half-term ski courses for beginners 8 to 15yrs. Ski and snowboard courses. Open sessions on Saturdays. Tel: 01892 665665.

bowles.ac/skiing

SPORTS GENERAL Monday to Friday, 13 – 17 February.

Trampolining, parkour, indoor climbing and a ‘Show in a Day’ workshop. 7-15yrs.

Locations in Borough of Reigate & Banstead.

01737 276700 sue.sergeant@reigate-

banstead.gov.uk

Agon Sports

Limpsfield Blues Football Club, Glebe Field, Limpsfield High Street. Multisports & Activities, incorporating football, magnetic darts, skittles, mock bowls, treasure hunts, dodgeball, cricket & more. School yrs 1-6 .

Call: 0208 651 3319.Monday, 13 & Friday, 17 February . 9.30 - 12.30; supervised lunch hour 12.30 - 1.30. 1.30 - 4.30 afternoon session. £9.25 per session. £7.25 if booked and paid by 8 Feb.

Leeds Castle

JANUARY Wednesdays in January - PAINSHILL PARK Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1J Tel: 01932 868113 painshill.co.uk

Free Entry every Wednesday in January 2012 (see page 21)

16 January 2012 10–11.30am Surrey Nappuccinoat Burgundy & Black Cafe, St. Martins Walk, Dorking. FREE. We talk through the different types of nappies & demo the free trial kit from Surrey County Council.

nct.org.uk/dorking

FEBRUARY 13-17 February - HALF TERM WEEK

More events on page 20 ‘Walks and Local Conservation’; see also ‘Attractions’ on p. 21 for half-term events at The Arc, Bluebell Railway, Bocketts Farm, British Wildlife Centre, Denbies Wine Estate, Fishers Farm Park, The Hop Farm, KESR Railway, Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell, Painshill Park and Polesden Lacey.

• Great restaurant facilities with WI-FI • Open 7 days a week including bank holidays • Slides, 2 kart tracks, football area & huge play frame • Birthday Party Packages Book on-line at www.manicmonsters.co.uk or call 01732 866115 Manic Monsters, Little Brown’s Lane, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6LH

11 – 19 February 2012 Snowdrop Trail at Hever Castle Hever, Nr Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG. Tel: 01732 865224 hevercastle. co.uk Trail plus Lady of the Wildwood with

Orchard Cottage

stories of spring and a fun workshop. Annual Pass – Family £84.55 (booked online)

11 -19 February 2012 at Leeds Castle ‘The Big Dig’Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL Tel: 01622 765400 leeds-castle.com/events

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Children become archaeologists! Also - Craft activities in marquee near the Maze. Key to the Castle tickets - pay once and visit all year.

Adults £18.50; Children £11; <4yrs free. £2 extra per child for The Big Dig.

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01737 241311

call or visit www.ocrs.co.uk for further details and price list

Thinking ahead?

Babylon Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 6XA (just off junction 8, M25)

Look out for early booking discounts online - see below.

Activ Camps at Cranmore Preparatory School, West Horsley, KT24 6AT. Multi-activity camps for kids 4-14yrs.

8.30am - 4.30pm. Half day for 4 yr olds. Easter: 2 - 5 and 10 - 13 April. Summer: 23 July - 10 August. Action-packed quad biking, aqua slides, dodgeball, inflatables, pool fun, crazy crash mats, orienteering, foam stick hockey and more. Free extended days; discounts for siblings. Call: 07896 546067. activcamps.com

Super Camps is one of the leading activity camps in

the UK, offering daylong sports, activities, arts and crafts at over 70 venues. Book before 1 March for the Easter Holidays and save up to £40 per week / £8 per day per child. Use Childcare Vouchers towards the fees. Plus - Corporate discounts are available to organisations whose staff are looking for holiday childcare. Day camps 8am to 6pm. Surrey locations: Royal Russell School, Croydon and Sutton High School.

Call 01235 832222. supercamps.co.uk

Adventure & Computer Holidays at The Mill, Forest Green are also offering 1/3 off all 2012 holidays when booked and paid one month ahead of the holiday.

For adults and children Private and group lessons Indoor and outdoor schools Hacking across the North Downs Free mothers creche weekdays

We are both B.H.S. & A.B.R.S. approved

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Multi-activity, fun-packed kids camps for 4*-14 year olds

KIDS LOVE ACTIV CAMPS Cranmore School, Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey KT24 6AT Don’t be disappointed, BOOK NOW for Easter on 07896 546 067 or email info@activcamps.com For dates and other venues visit

www.activcamps.com *Half day only for 4 year olds, please call before booking

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Town & Community Events Calendar Continued 11,12 and 18, 19 February 2012 Fun Day Out with Thomas at the Kent & East Sussex Railway - see page 21.

Monday-Friday, 13-17 February, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm PAINSHILL PARK Cobham KT11 1JE Tel: 01932 868113 painshill.co.uk

Storytelling & Craft Workshop (up to 13yrs).

See page 21.

14 - 17 February 2012, Kids for a Quid at Kent and East Sussex Railway (see above) and BODIAM CASTLE Rides on the Kent & East Sussex Railway for just £1 per child. See page 21.

Wednesday & Thursday, 15-16 Feb 11am-2pm Chartwell Mapleton Road,

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Advertise here from only £10 per issue - call 020 8948 6895 for details BABY GIFTS The Little Nappy Cake Company Nappy cakes, baby blooms & baby gifts.

Special gifts for older children & adults.

Tel: 01306 880694 thelittlenappycakecompany.co.uk INTERIOR DESIGN AND DECORATION Rocket + Fairydust - funky interiors for children's rooms rocketandfairydust.co.uk

Please tell advertisers you saw them in Themed Drama Adventures for 3-10 yr olds

Westerham, Kent TN16 1PS (National Trust)

Wild in the Woods A family day in the

®

woods building shelters, charcoal drawing and a campfire. £3 Booking: 01732 861144

Saturday, 11 February – Sunday, 19 February The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, E Sussex BN27 1RN Tel: 01323 832731 the-observatory.org science-projects.org Open daily 10am-5pm. Admission: Adult £8.60; Child £6.75; Family £26.50.

Interactive hands-on exhibits plus daily telescope tours and spectacular science shows included in the admission price.

Telescope Tours usually at 12pm, 2pm & 4pm. Spectacular science shows usually at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.

Monday, 13th - Drop in activities in the Zany Zone,11am-4pm.

Admission plus £1 extra per child 2+yrs.

Tuesday, 14th - ‘Valentine Work Out!’ Half-day workshops, 6+yrs. Get your

heart pumping, check out your pulse and make your own stethoscope. 10.30am-1pm and 2-4.30pm. Workshop cost: £9.50 per child. Booking essential.

TUTORS

PARTIES

info@octopusparties.com / 07807 055858 www.octopusparties.com

Wednesday, 15th - ‘Arty Stars & Planets’ Halfday workshops, 6+yrs. Be crafty and creative decorating your own stars & planets to take home. 10.30am-1pm & 2pm-4.30pm. £9.50 per child. Booking essential.

Thursday, 16th - ‘Curious about Chemistry?’ Half-day workshops. Exciting

chemistry experiments. 10.30am-1pm for 6-9yrs; 2pm-4.30pm for 9+yrs.

Workshop cost: £9.50 per child. Booking essential.

Thursday, 16 February, 7.30pm American Rumble Wrestling Spectacular

at The Dorking Halls Tel: 01306 881717 dorkinghalls.co.uk. See big names from the world of wrestling in tag team and solo bouts, plus an all-in American Rumble when the wrestlers are thrown out of the ring over the top rope, and the last man standing is the winner. Ideal for all the family. £10; Children £9; Family £36

20 February 10-11.30am Surrey Nappuccino Burgundy & Black Cafe St. Martins Walk, Dorking. FREE.

nct.org.uk/dorking See 16 January.

Town and Community

NCT SALES – supporting the National Childbirth Trust DORKING Saturday, 3 March 10am-12.30pm £1.

North Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill RH5 4HH. Clothes,

WEIGHT LOSS Are you desperate to lose weight? Balanced Health Seminars have everything you need to know to lose weight easily for good 07594 806576 surreyfatloss.com

CHEEKY MONKEY NEARLY NEW BABY AND CHILDREN SALES REIGATE 9-11am SATURDAY, 4 FEBRUARY SATURDAY, 1 MARCH

St Mary’s Parish Hall, Chart Lane Reigate, RH2 7RN

BANSTEAD 9-11am SATURDAY 24th MARCH toys, equipment for babies and toddlers, maternity wear. £1 Admission.

Tel: 0844 243 6107

nct.org.uk/branches/dorking/

CATERHAM & OXTED

Saturday, 17 March 10.30am-12.30pm (10.15 for NCT members). £1.50.

Oxted School, Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0AB. info@ caterhamandoxtednct.co.uk

Banstead Youth Centre,The Horseshoe, Bolters Lane, Banstead SM7 2BQ

HORLEY 9-11am SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY

St Francis Church, 84 Balcombe Road, Horley RH6 8AY. Selling baby equipment, clothes, toys, maternity wear, cots, buggies and much more at bargin prices. Refreshments available. Admission £1.

The original and largest network of part-time performing arts schools in the world.

For 4-18 year olds, after school and at weekends.

Nurturing and developing young people’s potential through dance, drama and singing.

Call your local Stagecoach: Coulsdon & Caterham 0845 078 0805 Dorking 0800 007 5482 Leatherhead 020 8394 2244 Redhill & Reigate 020 8686 0141 www.stagecoach.co.uk

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