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November - December2011 familiessurreyeast.co.uk
What’s on for 0-12 yr olds in November & December
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ISSUE 25 NOV-DEC 2011 Christmas! We all need a little bit of help at this time of year. The sudden onset of shorter, cooler days after our sunny autumn means we are in need of warmth and colour. So we have plenty of fireworks (page 3) and parties galore to choose from. Whether for birthdays, Christmas or New Year, there are four pages bursting with great ways to have a party, from clowns to cookery, wild animals to wild sport - all here in our pullout guide (pages 11-14). Christmas gift ideas plus presents to win are on page 7 – and Christmas Markets on page 23 for some great local produce and talented crafts. To find Santa consult page 6. All the pantos are presented on page 20-21, so Christmas is nearly covered! Our new Mum’s Time Out feature is on page 10 – featuring Heaven’s Pamper Rooms in this issue, with a special offer just for Families Surrey East readers. Perfect timing. Season’s Greetings!
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Local News CHRISTMAS – Where is Santa? Christmas Gifts Families, Travelling with Kids – Are We Nearly There Yet? Time Out for Mums – Heaven’s Pamper Rooms Party Entertainment Guide 4-page pullout Club News Babies & Toddlers, Education News Independent School Open Days OUT AND ABOUT Theatre Walks and Local Conservation Holiday Camps and Courses Events Calendar, Christmas Fairs & Markets, Town & Community Events Classified ads
Eleanor Lines, Editor, Families Surrey East
Web mag: Familiessurreyeast.co.uk Families Surrey East is part of the national network of Families magazines. See familiesoline.co.uk for more features and competitions. NEXT ISSUE – JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2012, published January 9th 2012. Send us your news and upcoming events for FREE INCLUSION. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS and reach families throughout East Surrey with DISPLAY ADS or ask about our CLASSIFIED LISTINGS – perfect for small businesses and web sales. AD BOOKING AND COPY DEADLINE FOR JANUARY-FEBRUARY – 25th November. Please send your ad artwork by 1st December. For advertising and editorial enquiries, please call the Editor on 020 8948 6895 or email: editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk Front Cover: Royal Tunbridge Wells is definitely worth a visit over the festival period and this year the town will have a real ice rink in Calverley Grounds visit tunbridgewellsatchristmas.com 22,500 copies of FAMILIES SURREY EAST are distributed free of charge to schools, nurseries, playgroups, clubs & classes, NCT groups, baby clinics, good children’s shops, libraries, theatres & sports centres. Distributed to venues in Leatherhead and Dorking, Reigate and Redhill, Godstone, Oxted and Lingfield, Warlingham and Caterham and down to the Surrey/Sussex border in the south. To obtain copies for your venue call 0208 948 6895 or email distribution@familiessurreyeast.co.uk Families Surrey East, Spire Court, Onslow Road, Richmond, Surrey TW10 6QG Telephone: 0208 948 6895 familiessurreyeast.co.uk Email: editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk Design: Andrews Design & Marketing, The Studio, 29A Bell St, Reigate, Surrey RH2 7AD Tel: 01737 224340 phil.andrews1@btinternet.com Print: Bishops Printers, Farlington, Portsmouth PO6 1TR Tel: 02392 334900 Families® Surrey East is part of the Families® group, established in 1990 and headed by Families® SW London. All franchised magazines in the group are independently owned and operated under licence. We take every care preparing this magazine but the publishers and distributors cannot be held responsible for the claims of advertisers nor for the accuracy of the contents nor any consequence.
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Local News November 2011 Firework Displays
Friday, 4 November Marden Lodge School Fireworks Display Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6QE Gates open 6pm. Food available. Adult £4; Child £2.50. Friday, 4 November Coldharbour Cricket Ground Bonfire & Firework Display Torch-lit procession 7pm from the Plough to the light the bonfire at the cricket ground. Food and drink available. Friday, 4 November Horley Cricket and Hockey Club Bonfire & Fireworks at Horley Row. Gates open 6pm. Bonfire 7pm. Fireworks 7.30pm. Entrance: £5 per person; £10 per family. Friday, 4 November Chipstead and Hooley Bonfire Chipstead Meads. Bonfire at 7.30pm followed by fireworks. Children’s roundabouts and fairground stalls. Mini Rugby section provide drinks and hot food. Adults £5; <14yrs £3; <5s FREE.
Newlife Supports Surrey Families Newlife Foundation is a children’s disability charity that offers information and practical support on a wide range of children’s disability issues. The Newlife Nurse Helpline – 0800 902 0095 – is staffed entirely by a team of experienced nurses. The confidential freephone service is open Monday to Friday 9.30pm to 5pm and 7pm on Wednesdays for parents of disabled children and those with long-term health problems, learning difficulties or a life-limiting condition. In 2010/11 Newlife awarded £1.2million to families for equipment such as wheelchairs, beds, walking frames, seating, safety equipment and communication aids. www.newlifecharity.co.uk
Saturday, 5 November Tulleys Farm Fireworks to Music Turners Hill nr Crawley, W. Sussex, RH10 4PE. Spectacular fireworks, hot food and drinks, a warming atmosphere and some stirring music. Tickets (tbc): Adult £10 (£12), Child £6 (£8). Book online via tulleysfarm.com Tel: 01342 718472. Saturday, 5 November Caterham Round Table Bonfire & Fireworks Dene Hospital Field. Gates open 6pm. Bonfire 7.15pm followed by fireworks. Advance tickets: £4 from local shops, or marshalls on the night. Saturday, 5 November Brockham Bonfire and Fireworks Display Brockham Village Green. Torchlight procession 6.15pm from the green, bonfire 7.45pm, fireworks 8.15pm. Car parking £5. Plus voluntary donation for charity. brockhambonfire.com Saturday, 5 November Horley Round Table Bonfire & Fireworks Horley Recreation Ground, Brighton Road. Burgers, potato twirls, candy floss and hot drinks. Gates open 5.30pm; bonfire 6.30pm; fireworks 7pm. Adults £6; family £15; children £3
Saturday, 5 November Banstead Cricket Ground Gates open 6.30pm; firework display 7.30pm. Burgers, hot & cold drinks and glow sticks available. Admission free; donations appreciated. Saturday, 5 November Epsom Firework Display & Funfair Hook Road Arena, Epsom KT19 8QG. Gates open 5.30pm, display 7.30pm. £7.50 at the gate or £5 in advance from local newsagents. <5s FREE. epsomfireworks.com Saturday, 12 November South Park Bonfire & Firework display Sports Ground, Whitehall Lane, South Park, Reigate. Children’s rides and barbecue. Gates open 6.30pm; fireworks 8pm. Adults £5, <16s £1 (free if accompanied by an adult).
Singing lessons for all ages! Covering many genres including Pop, Musical Theatre, Disney, Soul and Gospel Classes based in Redhill FiRST leSSon FRee! Tel: 07910 293504 email: rhiannahills@ntlworld.com
Rhianna Hills ATCl, HDip in CPMP YES, YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL! 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 Crafty Cooks now in Surrey!
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AS parents we all want our children to be able to cook – yet with little time and much of our food pre-prepared, kids can miss out on the important lessons. New cookery classes have just arrived for youngsters in Hurst Green, Oxted. Children as young as 2.5 years can come along to a home environment, and in small groups have great fun making a whole range of sweet and savoury foods, enough to take home and share with the family. At the end of each session the children receive their own recipe card, building a file of tried and tested recipes to recreate at home. Crafty Cooks is held in Hurst Green with sessions being bookable termly. For more information see craftycooks.co.uk or contact Sam on 01883 716770
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Ann-Maree Morrison, Director of Labels4Kids Ltd, was awarded the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ prize at the recent Specsavers Retail Awards. These awards identify dynamic female talent working at the top of the retail industry. Evidence suggests that despite the retail industry employing 60% women, a very low proportion of those women are working in senior management and there has been no significant difference in this situation in the past ten years. Further research reveals there are less than 5% female CEOs in retail companies.
Films of Mole Valley Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) is asking budding filmmakers to submit short films for Made in Mole Valley, a project centred around the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to celebrate the district’s culture and heritage. The films should last 3-5 minutes, have an Olympic-inspired theme and feature Mole Valley. They can be filmed on mobile phones, digital cameras, webcams, camcorders or professional film equipment. molevalley.gov.uk or email arts@molevalley.gov.uk
Meet the new Kids Club Team A new team is now running the Kids Club that meets every Thursday from 3.30 – 4.30pm during term time at Godstone Baptist Church. The club is open to children in Reception and Years 1 & 2 (siblings welcome too) offering arts & crafts, cooking, games, DVDs and Bible stories. The children will enjoy a snack and a drink on arrival before they start their activities and there’s a café for mums, dads and carers to relax and have a cup of tea while the children play. All this costs just £1 per child.
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Local News Buy With Confidence - Don’t get duped by rogue traders As Winter approaches, it’s time to de-clutter your gutters and get your home draughtproof. If you are planning on getting that much-needed work done on your house, you can now use Surrey Trading Standard’s Buy With Confidence scheme to find honest, fair and trustworthy traders for every job. “Last year Surrey’s Trading Standards received hundreds of complaints about rogue traders, who did poor-quality work for large sums of money. We hope residents will use the Buy With Confidence list of approved businesses to make sure they don’t get ripped off or receive shoddy work.” One member of the Buy With Confidence scheme outlined how damaging rogue traders are: “About 60% of our work is fixing poor workmanship undertaken by traders who are unqualified or unprofessional. We’ve seen shocking examples, from bathrooms left with sewage pipes exposed, to extensions built on top of manhole covers.” The Buy With Confidence scheme offers an extensive range of vetted businesses, all searchable by postcode. As well as builders, plumbers and mechanics, the scheme lists all sorts of traders from carpet fitters to cake-makers. Find your Buy With Confidence trader online, or call 01372 371666 for more information. If you are concerned about a rogue trader please call Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06. surreycc.gov.uk/buywithconfidence
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Kirstin Woods’ touch of talent Kirstin Woods’ monthly Reigate & Dorking Craft & Gift Fairs have become really successful and now, with her new shop, Rocket and Fairydust in Merstham, Kirstin has decided to hand over the running of the Fairs to a new organizer. Kirstin will be running five more fairs up to Christmas (for dates see page 23). Kirstin’s shop, which sells handmade gifts for children as well as providing a crafty party venue, has already proved very successful since it opened in June. kwcraftfairs.moonfruit.com rocketandfairydust.co.uk
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Where is Santa? Saturday, 19 November to 24 December SANTA ARRIVES AT CHESSINGTON GARDEN CENTRE Leatherhead Road, Chessington KT9 2NG. Santa arrives at 11am to take up residence in his Magical Winter Wonderland grotto. Book tickets online or in store. Tel: 01372 725 638 chessingtongardencentre.co.uk
Saturday, 26 November to 23 December PRIORY FARM Sandy Lane, South Nutfield, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4EJ The fun starts at 4.30pm outside The Discovery Walk with the arrival of Father Christmas. Hot chocolate, mulled wine and mince pies available from 4pm. From Sunday, 27 November – Enjoy a train ride through the Plant Centre’s forest of fir trees to see Father Christmas in his grotto. Morning or afternoon at weekends and Thursday, 22 Dec 10am-1pm and Friday, 23 Dec 1-4pm. Christmas Food Festival 26-27 November, 10am – 5pm. prioryfarm.co.uk Sunday, 27 November, 11am - 4pm BELFRY SHOPPING CENTRE, REDHILL: FREE family fun including facepainting, craft workshops, donkey rides See Father Christmas arrive at his magical grotto. 27 November; 3-4,10-11,17-24 December TULLEYS FARM FAMILY CHRISTMAS Turners Hill, Crawley, W. Sussex, RH10 4PE Go on a festive Sleigh Ride, meet Santa and receive a gift. From £10. Also - Elf Toy Factory, Elf Hunt, Christmas Show, Christmas Trees & the freshest local produce in the Farm Shop. Tel: 01342 718472. tulleyschristmas.co.uk 1-24 December Father Christmas Returns TO BOCKETTS FARM Young Street, Fetcham KT22 9BS Experience a Magical Christmas at Bocketts Farm. Children can hop on board the Santa Express to his magical hay barn workshop to meet Santa and receive a gift! Voted one of the top 6 places in the UK to see Santa by ‘The Guardian’. Sun 4 and Sat 10 December, 1pm-3pm SANTA’S GROTTO AT GATTON PARK Reigate RH2 0TW. Enjoy a golf buggy ride to Santa in his grotto, explore the grounds following a trail of clues, then return to Gatton Hall to make a Christmas decoration. £5 per child. Refreshments. Tel: 01737 649066 Tickets from gattonpark.com
10 and 17 December Santa in his Grotto, LINGFIELD PARK RACECOURSE Racecourse Rd, RH7 6PQ. Saturday 10 December – Christmas National Hunt racing – plus Santa in his Grotto with presents for the children. Saturday 17 December – Christmas Afternoon racing and Santa in his Grotto with presents for the children. Hospitality suites and Trackside Restaurant. Tickets in advance online: £13.50 per adult. Racegoers under the age of 18 accompanied by an adult go FREE! Maximum 2 children per adult. lingfield-racecourse.co.uk
Santa at Tulleys Farm Sat & Sun, 3-4 December, then 10-24 December. VISIT FATHER CHRISTMAS IN PAINSHILL’S CRYSTAL GROTTO A short walk through the 18th century gardens leads to the Christmas Wishing Tent on Grotto Island where children receive an activity pack. Elves then guide you into the magical Crystal Grotto to share your wish with Father Christmas and receive a special gift. Book at painshill.co.uk (24hrs) or call 01932 584284 (Mon–Fri, 10am to 4pm). Child £8.50; Adult £7 Weekends from 3 December, then daily from 10th – 23 December inclusive. SANTA AT DRUSILLAS PARK Alfriston, Sussex. Santa merrily plays ho-hohost in his magical Christmas Cottage. For a small charge children can meet Santa and receive an early Christmas gift. Open 10am-5pm Tel: 01323 874100 drusillas.co.uk
Sat 17 and Sun 18 Dec, 11am – 3pm Santa Comes To Chartwell Mapleton Road, Westerham TN16 1PS. Come and enjoy a cozy weekend at Chartwell, once the home of Sir Winston Churchill, in the company of Father Christmas. Curl up with our collection of Christmas books or pop down to the Marycot to leave your letter to Santa in the fireplace. Father Christmas will be meeting children throughout the weekend. (Normal NT admission charges)
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Friday, 9 December 6pm - 8.30pm THE BIG CHRISTMAS PARTY, Kidspace Croydon The Colonnades, 619 Purley Way, Croydon CR0 4PQ. Christmas fun and games, Pizza Buffet for the children, Entertainment, Lots of prizes, Santa’s Grotto. £10 advance booking kidspaceadventures.com
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 December, 10.30am-3.30pm CLAREMONT LANDSCAPE GARDEN WELCOMES SANTA IN HIS GROTTO Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG. Advanced Booking essential: 01372 476436. Normal NT Admission plus £10 per child.
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There’s nowhere quite like
Priory Farm’s Discovery Walk. Set in a stunning location deep in the countryside, this is a favourite yearround destination for all the family. It’s tremendous fun tearing around looking for clues to the nature quizzes, and the Festive Trail over Christmas and New Year is brilliant for delivering a healthy dose of fresh air in a way kids love. The Coffee Shop is a real crowdpleaser, serving fabulous local food including children’s meals. Festive Trail runs Friday 16 December – Sunday 8 January.
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open on selected days Sunday 27 nov – Friday 23 Dec For timings, prices & group booking information, please visit the website www.PrioryFarm.co.uk or ring the direct line on 07754 188824 Priory Farm, Sandy Lane, South Nutfield Redhill, Surrey RH1 4EJ
Christmas Gifts Making It Personal Presents with a child’s name are always welcome. Here are a few we liked:-
In the run up to Christmas…
ID name tags – good as a stocking filler and great, too, when kids get lost in big stores! labels4kids.com
Advent… Chocolate Advent calendars printed with your own photograph and 24 chocolate balls in festive wrapping. The chocolatefilled advent calendars measure 23.5 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm. A picture uploaded over the internet will be printed on to the 28.5 x 22.8 cm large print area (2.5 cm per side folds over the edges of the box) and costs £9.99. The 24 doors conceal 24 Christmas wrapped milk chocolate balls. Delivery time: six working days. fotoinsight.co.uk
Christmas... Claire & Alex Poole of Smallprint Surrey East can turn your Santa’s little helpers cute drawings and handwriting into precious silver keepsakes for you to cherish forever. What better way for them to enjoy the Christmas spirit than by helping Father Christmas to make his presents! The range includes pendants, charms, cufflinks and keyrings, or their recently introduced birth tags and ingots, there is a treat for all the family! You can contact Claire and Alex on 01737 768542 or mob: 07836 202318 and see their collections at
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CHRISTMAS GIVE AWAY! Here’s my selection of favourite toys this Christmas - and we’ve got some to give away! To win one of the presents below email editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk by December 1st, put ‘Christmas’ in the subject line and your name and address and the toy you’d most like in the email. On December 1st we will pick 6 WINNERS at random and let you know on the same day. So you’ll get your present in time to make someone happy this Christmas!
Cupcake Kit Age: 3+ RRP: £19.99
The Cooking Club for Kids offers great fun in the kitchen and teaches children a skill to last a lifetime. Cupcake Kit Available at all good toy stores or for further information asobi.co.uk
Eco Wooden Portable Boxset Age: 3+ RRP: £29.95
Kloo French Language Pack + Race to Paris Board Game
Age: 8+ RRP: £32.99 Joyeux Noël! Give the gift of a language this Christmas. KLOO is the award winning card game that has you instantly speaking French or Spanish. Take on family and friends as you race to reach Paris first and learn the language along the way. Available from kloogame.com
Train Set
Build and play with these beautiful portable wooden playsets, perfect for travel. Choose from an airport, garage or train set. All good toy stores or for further information
alsuna.co.uk
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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Caring for the young carers There are an estimated 12,000 young carers in Surrey: young people between the ages of 5-18yrs who carry a large amount of responsibility for looking after a family member. Many young people don’t even see themselves as carers and many families do not come forward to access help. But young children who have to spend much of their own time looking after the needs of other family members often lose out on a social life and opportunities. The responsibility they take on and the time spent on caring tasks can also impact on their education.
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Surrey Young Carers has been supporting young carers across Surrey since 1996. They offer a series of seven weekly sessions with others in a similar position to help them get to know other carers and learn how to deal with their situations. Regular workshops offer a special focus on issues such as stress, autism, alcohol abuse, disablement or illnesses that parents or siblings may be experiencing. Young carers can also take advantage of twice yearly fun days, when they meet as a large group just to enjoy a day out, away from their responsibilities. Surrey Young Carers can provide help and advice to families and contact relevant agencies to give added support. Education Advisers can go into schools to address all pupils about the issues young carers face, or they can help individuals, for example in their transition to secondary school.
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If you wish to make a referral to Surrey Young Carers you can download a form on-line at surrey-youngcarers.org.uk or call 01483 568269. Alternatively, call Sue, Lucy or Nicky on 01737 248111.
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Young carers do amazing things in supporting members of their family but we want to make sure that they can have a life of their own too. Jane Thornton, CEO, Surrey Young Carers
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Young carers are children and young people under 18
who look after a family member(this could be a parent, sibling or grandparent or another relative) who has a disability, mental health problems, a long term illness or is using drugs or alcohol.
1 in every 5 bags of food shopping gets What Young Carers say: “ thrown ” away “ ” That’s not good Labels4kids - for cash for your pocket or the planet
Tasks undertaken by young carers are varied and range from caring, supporting or supervising. They could include emotionally supporting a parent, administering medication, dealing with financial matters, domestic chores, supervising a sibling, all requiring significant responsibility from a young person and impact significantly on their childhood and education.
I feel a whole lot better now... things seem to be improving at school and at home... before I went to Young Carers I thought I was the only one – now I know I’m not!
Children’s labelling company Labels4Kids are recruiting sales agents. In exchange for a small start-up cost, readers who refer friends and family to the company’s website can earn money in commission. You get to show and explain products you like to others who may also benefit from their use, and make some money too. Over the years Labels4Kids has been entered in and won many high profile awards, including Online Retailer of the Year in 2010. As well as ordering kits through the website, customers can read blogs on the latest educational and parents-related topics. The Labels4Kids Facebook page offers more news, discounts and offers. For orders, go to labels4kids.com/fam To ask about becoming an agent, email sales@labels4kids.com
For advice on planning your shopping, recipe ideas and more visit www.lovefoodsurrey.com
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Families Don’t let restaurants change your healthy ways Eating out can be a delicious treat but meals don’t come with information about their ingredients. Even restaurant meals that seem healthy can contain alarming amounts of salt and fat to make them tastier. The Eat Out Eat Well Award recognises Surrey’s restaurants, cafés, canteens and
caterers serving healthy choices on their menu. “Surrey County Council’s Eat Out Eat Well is championing food outlets that allow customers to benefit from healthy options.” Carol Haime, co-owner of The Sandrock Pub, was the first Surrey business to win the top award - Gold: “Our customers love
Waste NOT! Reducing food waste has a positive effect on the environment and saves you money too. Love Food Surrey’s chef, Carmela Tomkins gives us her top five Christmas tips to help you reduce waste over Christmas. Carmela’s Christmas top tips 1. Control your urges to stock up and spend madly; plan for the Christmas season. Remember most shops will be open apart from that one day. 2. If you are serving a starter, main course and dessert, portions should be smaller than your everyday one-course meal.
3. To avoid waste, choose popular vegetables and cook them in a slightly different way perhaps pan-fried with garlic and bacon. 4. Seasonal special offers are only worth buying if you are able to use them. How many of us have mince pies lingering in our cupboard past Christmas time? 5. Freeze the turkey carcass for making stock at a later date for flavouring soups and risottos. For more advice on planning your shopping, portion control, recipe ideas including how to use your leftovers, visit lovefoodsurrey.com.
Are We Nearly There Yet?
5 copies to give away!
By Ben Hatch (Summersdale Publishers 2011, RSP £8.99).
A hilarious look at two parents and two small children travelling for five months around the UK in a small car. Families Surrey East asked the author to distill his travelling tips for us – see below. He also offered five lucky readers the chance to win a free copy!
1) Always carry treats. Travelling with children minus treats is like walking through a vampire-infested grave-yard after midnight without a wooden stake. You might survive, but why take the chance... 2) Enthuse your kids about where you’re going. Although never oversell the destination as we did visiting the Wensleydale Cheese Visitor’s Centre. On the strength of a Yorkshire Tourist Board leaflet featuring Wallace and Gromit sticking their thumbs up, we rashly promised they’d see W&G – when it turned out to be just a chalk outline of them on the café’s specials board. We’d driven two hours to a working cheese factory, where the kids had little interest the processes of milling and tipping. 3) Forget I-spy. It’s over in seconds as there’s nothing consistent to see from a speeding car window except the road, other cars and the sky. Instead play I-don’t-Spy, as in ‘I don’t spy
To find out more about the local Eat Out Eat Well awards, visit www.surreycc.gov. uk/eatouteatwell, or look for the logo on their premises.
Skate This Winter! There are occasional pop-up rinks at local fairs now, which is fun. But to be assured of the chance to skate for six or more weeks around Christmas, we have prepared a list of the closest rinks that offer a good size for serious skating fun. Some now even offer lessons!
FISHERS FARM PARK Newpound Lane,
Wisborough Green, W Sussex RH14 0EG Cresta toboggan run and ice rink are open now for the winter – within the Farm Park. Open 10am-5pm. For a family of four entry to the Farm Park costs about £7.50pp. Tel: 01403 700063 fishersfarmpark.co.uk
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Cromwell
Road, London SW75BD 4 November – 8 January 10am – 10pm weekdays; 8.45am-10pm weekends. Prices from £8. Or book a lesson with an Ice Marshall. Book at the NHM from 4 November or through Ticketmaster 0844 847 1576. nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/ice-rink
WINTER WONDERLAND in Hyde Park,
Just email editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk with the title of the book in the subject line and your name and address in the email. The lucky winners will be picked at 12 noon on December 3rd and receive their book in time for Christmas.
Tips for travelling with kids
the peace of mind the scheme gives them. We have had parents comment on how reassuring it is when they are choosing meals for their children.”
with my little eye something beginning with G.’ Our kids once spent two hours guessing the word: gnu. 4) Adapt well-known children’s stories into tales involving your children themselves, such as Hansel and Phoebe (‘And the wicked witch told Phoebe, I will eat your brother be he fat or thin.’). The thrill of an egocentric toddler hearing themselves thrust into unlikely adventures involving beanstalks, glass slippers and evil witches buys valuable time. 5) In-car Dvd players are a must. They’re available for under £100 but don’t buy the cheapest. We did and it kept disconnecting from the cigarette lighter and returning the film to the beginning. 6) Finally, if all else fails, we suggest turning Classic FM to maximum volume and kidding yourselves you aren’t muffling the kids’ din with a louder one but that you’re actually educating them about Haydn. Good luck.
near Marble Arch London W2 18 November 2011 – 3 January 2012 London’s largest open air ice rink is very popular so book early to guarantee the time you want. Tickets – Book in Advance Family £34-36 Adult 10.50-13.50 Child 8.50-9.00 Bookings at pwrtickets.com/tickets.aspx hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/attractions Hampton Court Ice Rink
HAMPTON COURT ICE RINK, Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8, 0208 241 9818 Plus skating lessons for 5-16yr olds. 26 November 2011- 8 January 2012. 10am – 10pm daily. Adult £10.50-12, family: £32-34, <16s £8£8.50. The ice-rink’s setting in front of the palace is quite spectacular. Pre-booking is advised as it does get very busy, and the session lasts one hour. hamptoncourticerink.com
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Families MUM’S TIME OUT - because parents need their own time, too! The Pamper Rooms at Heaven in Nutfield offer a sanctuary of tranquillity and nurturing for busy parents. An extensive menu of beauty treatments and complementary therapies coupled with a cosy and affordable crèche on site makes it easy to allow yourself some important time out. At Heaven they believe firmly in the relationship between good parenting and parental well-being – if you don’t look after yourself it becomes harder to be the parent you’d like to be. They offer free trial sessions in the crèche to make sure you are confident about leaving your little one before you set off to relax and recharge in the Pamper Rooms. All the usual manicures, waxing, eyelash tinting, facials and pampering massages are available. There is also a range of Pamper Packages that combine several mini-treatments with refreshments, lunch or afternoon tea - a perfect way to share some time with friends whilst also benefitting from the therapies themselves.
From October, treatments will be available in the evening, too, in response to requests from many regular guests who, having discovered Heaven’s delights during their maternity leave, have now had to return to work! Advance booking and payment is required for the evening sessions. Additionally, Heaven is host to a range of workshops and courses in the daytime and evenings, for parents who would like to broaden their skills and interests including Photography, Circuit Training and Running Club, Memory Book-Making, Yoga, Pilates, Wreath-Crafting and Meditation. Heaven is open from 9-4 Monday to Friday and 10-3 on Saturdays. Booking ahead is advised but not always essential.
See the whole range of pampering beauty treatments and complementary therapies on the website heaven-nutfield.com
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HEAVEN SPECIAL OFFER FAMILIES SURREY EAST has negotiated a fabulous 20% off any beauty treatment at Heaven in November when you mention this article in Families magazine at the time of booking. The offer is limited to one discounted treatment per person.
PARTY ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Bright ideas for Parties Now bigger and even better than before! November-December is party season – so even if there are no birthdays on the horizon, here are some great ways to party!
Finding a great children’s entertainer If you are considering using an entertainer, read these tips first…
Recommendation or testimonials
Chat to some other parents about what they did in the past and see if they can give you any contact numbers. If a company has been recommended, ask for the same person - companies can have entertainers of varying abilities. As a general rule look for testimonials on an entertainer’s website - and lots of them. Check also for CRB and public liability insurance. These are legal requirements yet many entertainers still don’t have these; ask to see them.
Diversity
Find an entertainer who offers diversity in their parties. Some may offer one or two activities like dancing and games as a package. Or maybe magic and games. A two-hour party needs a range of activities, which can be adapted for the kids on the day.
Adaptability
Whatever the structure and timings of the entertainment may be, no one can know whether the order of activities will work on the day. Kids might not be able to contain their energy even for 45 minutes! A good entertainer has lots of skills to draw from to make the show fun and engaging. When you call up, check whether they follow a particular order for their activities. If they say they adapt things to how the kids are on the day you are a bit closer to knowing you’re in safe hands.
Back-up entertainers
Ask if there are back-up entertainers in the event of your entertainer becoming ill. If you can find someone that offers this, it’s good to have peace of mind.
Get more for your money
Some children’s entertainers also offer extras such as prizes for the kids, party invitations and thank you notes, certificates, etc. It’s obviously not essential but is a nice touch and a lot of entertainers offer this at no extra cost. Thanks to Michael of FrogGLE Parties for supplying these tips – very useful for those hectic times preparing for a party!
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Bake Me A Cake, Horley Cakes for all occasions. All local areas. Tel: Trudy 07751 379 404 Monkey Business, Lesbourne Road, Reigate. Balloons, party ware. Tel: Dave 01737 221081 monkeybusinessreigate.co.uk Butterflies & Bows, Lingfield Helium and air balloons, tableware, themed decorations. Tel: 01342 892392 butterfliesandbows.co.uk Amaze Party Shop Online Party goods & helium balloons. Tel: 07825 077152 amazepartyshop.com
Froggle parties - Michael Rossini Magic, puppet shows, games, dancing, bubble and snow machines,face painting. Tel: Michael 08450 504 509 froggleparties.com
The Little Nappy Cake Company Dorking. 1st Birthday party nappy cakes, handmade toys, plaques, money boxes. From £4.50. Tel: Becky 01306 880694 / 07809 360819
Ooh la la cakes Cupcakes,
celebration cakes Tel: Sarah Jane 01737 362244 oohlalacakes.co.uk Party Play Time Party toys for hire. Battery operated ride on Thomas trains. Roller Coasters. Tel: Sam 01372 454291 partyplaytime.co.uk
MA I L O R DER Katie Bakes
Party Bags with Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix to bake at home. Tel: 023 9258 3553 katiebakes.co.uk The Little Things, East Sussex. Party bags, cupcake bunting. Tel: 01424 870398 lovethelittlethings.co.uk
CHOC Chick Raw Chocolates
Healthy chocolate making kits. 8+ yrs. Tel: 07753 719123 chocchick.com
Saturdays and Sundays at
HAWTHORnS SPORTS CEnTRE Bletchingley
Main activities: High Ropes
C R EATI V E / AC T IVE Cookies Kitchen Kids cook at home
or a chosen venue. 5-16 yrs. Cost: starts at £160 for 10 children. Tel: Catherine 0774 871 5644 cookieskitchen.co.uk
Chocolart Reigate RH2 7RP
Birthday and seasonal ‘Make Your Own Chocolate’ parties 3+yrs. £25pp. Tel: Lorraine 01737 246857 chocolartltd.com
Dish Ceramics Studio, Reigate ‘Paint your own pottery’ parties. £14.50 pp (min 10)Tel: Andrea 01737 241567 dishreigate.com Messy Monsters Art parties -
paint, glue and glitter, songs, games. Up to 5yrs. 2 hrs- £125 for up to 12 children. Contact Alex: 01737 279765 or Mob: 07586 249745 messy-monsters.co.uk
Artybobs Dorking
An Artyparty! Choose a theme. 1-12yrs Becky McTigue Tel: 01306 880694 Mob: 07922 057911
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(8+yrs); Roller Skating (7+ yrs); Indoor Wet‘n’Wild swimming pool party; Outdoor Wet‘n’ Wild party; Dance Divas; Outdoor Adventures; Traditional party games and treasure hunts.
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Fun magic, balloons, plate spinning, games.3-7 yrs. Tel: 0778 2388495 Brillo the Clown Clowning, magic, juggling, unicycling, games. 3-8 yrs. Tel: 01273 584544 brillotheclown.co.uk
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indoor & outdoor activities led by experts with time for tea in between. Great for under 5s to11+ yrs
Just bring the children and the tea - plus party bags! Early Booking discount. To check available dates contact Ruth at The Hawthorns Sports Centre on 01883 743377
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Includes room hire, party set up, decoration and party room prepared for tea. Minimum 10 children - £13.00 per child.
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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!
LaserHub, Crawley RH10 1TG Laser, Karaoke, Pamper and Fire Engine parties. From £14.50pp Tel: Tanya 01293 548000 laserhub.co.uk
S C I ENCE, ANIMALS and N ATUR E Bocketts Farm Park Young St, Leatherhead KT22 9BS. Animal handling session,birthday tea. Optional party bags, tractor rides. Child £10.75, Adult £4.25. All year. Tel: Becky 01372 363764 bockettsfarm.co.uk Denbies Wine Estate London Rd, Dorking RH5 6AA.
Train ride around the vineyard, lunch in private room. Seasonal entertainment. 2+yrs. Tel: 01306 876616 denbies.co.uk British Wildlife Centre Lingfield Private tour of the animals with a keeper. 5+ yrs. Weekends Nov-Feb. Tel: Liza 01342 834658 britishwildlifecentre.co.uk Science Wizards Hands-on fun science parties. 5-11yrs. £175. Tel: 0845 652 1215 sciencewizards.co.uk Crocodile Encounters Hands-on fun reptile show with crocodiles. 5-15yrs. From £160. Tel: Colin 0845 020 4364 CrocodileEncounters.co.uk
Pony Magic Surrey. Beautiful Shetland ponies!
2-11yrs. Also starter rides at Effingham base 2+yrs. Insured. Tel: Gemma 07762 640703 ponymagic.co.uk
Sandra’s Riding School Balcombe Road, Horley RH6 9EB. Pony Parties for able bodied & special needs, includes carriage riding. Fully insured. Tel: Sandra 07831 83 34 04 sandrasridingschool.co.uk
IMAGINATIVE PLAYTIME ENTERTAINMENT FOR UNDER 5s Sing and Sign Redhill, Reigate area. 45 mins of baby signing! Props, puppets, musical instruments. Your venue. Approx £70 (up to 10). Tel: Fiona 01737 823238 singandsign.com Babyballet Song and Dance Academy
Magical Parties 2-4yrs and Groovy Disco Parties for 4-7yrs. Boys and girls. Your venue. From £5.95 per child. Min 14. Tel: 01737 227039 babyballet.co.uk
Diddi Dance An hour of activities for 2-6 year olds
- dancing games, action songs, hoops, dance ribbons, bubbles and fun! Cost: £100 for 1 hr. Your venue. Tel: Jo 07873 63 42 92 diddidance.com
Jo Jingles East Surrey/E Grinstead One-hour fun-filled parties with favourite songs and dances. Parachutes, Lycra and Bubbles! Babies to 5yrs. Tel: Nick 01883 712881 jojingles.com/esurrey-egrinstead Jo Jingles Epsom and Leatherhead
Musical party, fun, instrument playing and lots of singing! 1- 5yrs. Tel: Laura 01372 800420 jojingles.com/centralsuurrey Entertainment at Kids’ Parties age 3-12yrs Space Heroes, Fairies, Princesses, Disco Divas, Pirates and Craft Parties in your area. Call Suzanne: 01252 682 500
info@childrensthemedparties.co.uk
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MAD Academy – Dorking, Reigate, Redhill, Horley
and Oxted. Fun-filled music and dance parties, singing, party games and instruments. 3 mths - 5yrs. 45 mins. £90. Tel: Maggie 01306 712671 MAD Academy – Tadworth, Effingham, Ashtead, Epsom.Tel: Karen 01372 210378 madacademy.com
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Monkey Music – Dorking, Tadworth, Leatherhead One hour’s musical fun – sing, dance and play. Action songs, rhymes, percussion, musical games. 3mths-5yrs Tel: Janine 01483 841303 monkeymusic.co.uk The Arc 39 Weston Drive, Caterham CR3 5XY. Soft Play parties for 0-11 yrs. From £12 pp includes food and dedicated party host. Also dance and art parties. Tel: Andy 01883 330380 the-arc-caterham.co.uk/parties The Scallywag Club Brockham, Soft play for little ones. Tel: 07770 921 009 thescallywagclub.co.uk Antics Parties in Warlingham, Trenham Drive CR6 9RU Soft play 0-5yrs, Disco 5-8yrs, Ceramic Painting 5+yrs. Tel: 07905 216468 anticsplay.co.uk Baby Sensory Caterham, Godstone, Oxted, Warlingham. Baby Signing, light shows, songs & music, brain games, puppet shows. 0-13months. Your venue.£100 for 45 mins.Tel: 07799 050374 babysensory.com Magic Fairy Party, Surrey. Children’s entertainment, stories, magic, music, games, dancing. Trained performers. 3-7 yrs. Tel: Asa 07890 95 74 18 magicfairyparty.com Octopus Parties Johanna Andersson – actor,
entertainer & children’s yoga teacher. Themed parties with imaginative adventures. Free face painting. 1-2 hrs. 3-10yrs. 5-30 children. Tel: 07807 05 58 58 octopusparties.com
YogaCubs - Fun Yoga Parties, Surrey. Stories,
postures, games & relaxation suited for your child. 2.511yrs. Tel: Johanna 07807 05 58 58 yogacubs.com
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Angels n Divas Pamper Parties for fun loving girls Angel Fun, 4-7yrs; Girls Scene 7+yrs, Spa-licious 8+yrs; Dreamy Treats 11+yrs; Diva Indulgence 12-16yrs. Tel: Julie 01737 339044 angelsndivas.com Juniors Hair Salon Nutfield Rd, Merstham RH1 3EP ‘Miss Makeover’ Parties 5+yrs. 1.5hrs. From £13.50 – Birthday girl FREE! Saturdays. Min 8-10 guests. Tel: 01737 644464 juniorshair.com Sparkle - Girls Make Up and Pamper Parties. Make up, nail art, hair and pamper spa. Tel: Karen on 07791 997293. make-up-artistkarenaltern.co.uk
Party Hands and Peppermint Feet, Surrey. Girls Pamper and Makeover parties. 6-12+yrs. Your venue. £12 pp. Contact Marti: 01372 210062 partyhands.vpweb.co.uk Zoe the Face Painting Fairy
Fairy arrives and entertains! Face Painting, Fairy and Princess Parties, Pamper 2 hrs. 3+yrs. Tel: Zoe 01737 789326 fairyzoe.co.uk First Class Faces Professional face painting and balloon modelling 3+ yrs. Tel: Julie 01372 378637
ACTIVE – DANCE, DRAMA & GAMES Perform Parties Drama, dance and singing parties for 1-3yrs (Mini Ps), 4-8yrs and 8-12yrs. Party leaders arrive in costume and take the children on their favourite fantasy journey. Theatre professionals. Tel: 084 5400 4000 perform.org.uk/parties
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The Cat’s Grin Theatre Company
Party Games then theatre show.4-10 yrs. 2-3hrs -£300. Your venue. Tel: 01372 844144 catsgrin.co.uk
Children’s Themed Parties
Character Entertainers. Costumes for the children. Also craft parties and party webshop. 3-12 yrs. Tel: Suzanne 0800 2 343460 or 01252 682 500 childrensthemedparties.co.uk
Dance Star Parties Choreographed
funky routines to any song. Girls & boys. 6+yrs. 1 hour. From £75. Tel: 07767 29 39 84 dancestarparties.co.uk Kidspace Croydon Go-Kart track, climbing wall, Crazy Golf. Pizza Buffet and party bags. 1-12yrs.Min 8 - from £13.95 each. Tel: 020 8686 0040 kidspaceadventures.com Gatton Park Parties Reigate RH2 0TWFrom Fairies and Wizards to Pirate Challenge. 5-10yrs.Max 15. 2 hrs. £120. Gatton Trust Tel: Louise 01737 649066. gattonpark.com
Colourhouse Children’s Theatre Merton Abbey Mills, SW19. Party and a Show! Tel: 020 8542 5511 colourhousetheatre.co.uk
Star Steppers Performing Arts
Funky street dance moves to the latest pop songs. All ages. From £60. Tel: Anna 07810 808228 star-steppers.com Dance Focus UK Dance parties Cheerleading, Ballet, Street Dance or Mama Zumba 2-12 years Tel: 01737 213 281 football-focus.co.uk Act One Creative Parties Surrey. Themed adventure and performance parties, dance, drama, games & more. 2-11yrs. Tel: Joanne 07956 18 24 88 actoneparties.co.uk Kids Entertaining Tailor-made for boys and girls, all ages, Themes, Games, Adventures. Your venue. Tel: Cloudia: 07792 767432 kidsentertaining.co.uk
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Rugbytots Parties – your venue. 2-5yrs. Tel: 0845 313 3242 rugbytots.co.uk Springfit Gymnastics & Trampoline Parties Horley. 4+yrs. Opt. catering, invites, party bags. Tel: 07932 752081 springfit.org
Saturn V Caterham, Trampoline Parties 3yrs to adult. Tel: Shirley 01342 870543 saturnv.co.uk
High Sports Redhill RH1 5EL. Indoor Rock Climbing parties, 4+yrs. Tel: 0845 363 1177 high-sports.co.uk Ride the Hill Mountainboarding
Nutfield, Redhill RH1 4EJ. Any weather. Covered picnic/BBQ area.8+yrs. Tel: Andy 0845 0944 360 ridethehill.com RocknRoller Disco Parties Tel: Natasha 07970 266790 rocknrollerdisco.com
Party Tank
Enjoy a party in a real army tank! 5+yrs. Tel: Sara 0844 811 2368 partytank.com
Football Focus Quality Football Coaching parties with ex-professional football player! 2-12 yrs. From £50.Tel: Natasha 01737 213 281 football-focus.co.uk Sports Focus Multi-sports activity parties. 2-12 yrs. Tel: Natasha 01737 213 281 football-focus.co.uk
First Class Football and First Class Sport Sport or multi-sport
For classes of pure MADness, join MAD Academy Classes in Dorking, Reigate & Redhill Call Maggie on 01306 712671 or email: maggie.duerden@madacademy.com Classes in Ashtead, Tadworth, Effingham & Epsom Call Karen on 01372 210378 or email: karen.morgan@madacademy.com
madacademy.com Music And Dance and a whole lot of fun!
We’re having a ball!
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.
Music classes for babies and young children!
Power Parties at Hawthorns School
Mini Musketeers Fun Fencing Parties Cost: £125. 12-24 children. Your venue. 7+ yrs. Tel: Kathy 0795 0011 581 minimusketeers.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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party. 4 -14 yrs. Tel: Ben 07740 703397 From £90. firstclassfootball.com and firstclasssport.com Bletchingley. 2 hours: Wet ’n’Wild, Outdoor Adventures, Roller Skating, Dance Divas, Kwik Cricket, Uni Hoc and more. £13 pp – min 10. 4-13yrs. Tel: Ruth 01883 743377 x2087 hawthorns.com/sports-centre
Birthday parties too!
® 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
monkeymusic.com
Action songs and rhymes Music and movement Fun with percussion Musical games 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!
Winner of the Best National Pre School Activity Award.
ACTIVE – SPORT PLUS Jurassic Encounter Golf Parties
New Malden KT3 4PH. Adventure golf with dinosaur animatronics and party room. 6-12yrs. £14pp. Tel: Stuart 0208 949 9200 worldofgolf.co.uk Priory Events Nutfield, Redhill. Quad Biking, Archery, Obstacle Course, Paintballing in 250 acres. 8+yrs. Tel: 01737 822484 prioryevents.com
The UK’s first rugby specific play programme for young children Rugbytots® is a weekly play session for children between the ages of two and seven. Separated into three age groups, Rugbytots® combines the multiple skills used in rugby with a fun, energetic and structured play programme designed to enhance your child’s social and physical skills.
Redhill & Reigate Artistic Roller Skating Parties Reigate and
Bletchingley. Two-hour skating party, 7+yrs. Top quality skates; music games. Tel: Barry 01293 776266. rrarsc.co.uk
Themed Drama Adventures for 3-10 yr olds info@octopusparties.com / 07807 055858 www.octopusparties.com
Whether the next step for your child is mini-rugby or ballet, Rugbytots® aims to provide the foundations which will enable them to progress with confidence. All Rugbytots® classes are fully insured and will be run by an RFU qualified lead coach who is trained in paediatric first aid and has been CRB checked.
For further information please call
0845 313 3242
david@rugbytots.co.uk • www.rugbytots.co.uk
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Out and About Club News PARTY ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Stagecoach’s Radio Gaga
ACTIVE – SPORT PLUS Blackland Farm Activity Parties East
GrinsteadRH19 4HP. Adventure - Climbing, abseiling, archery, zip wire, crate challenge, ropes, tunnels. Picnic/bbq – 120 acres. Tel: 01342 810493 blacklandfarm.org.uk
Have A Ball Sports Coaching Allsports, Mini Games and Football parties 4+yrs. From £55 Tel: Darren 07812 571 440 Leatherhead & Dorking Gym Club KT22 9BL Gym Parties 2-9 yrs. Refreshments on the balcony. Tel: Christina 01372 377718 Little Kickers
Little Sports Stars Boys and girls, from Football and Rugby, Cheer & Dance to team obstacle courses.2-12 yrs. From £45. Tel: 07722 334 864 little-sports-stars.co.uk
Little Kickers East Surrey
Football Parties for 2-7 yrs.One coach per 8 children. From £100. Your venue. Tel: Yvonne 01737 300 624
Little Kickers Dorking & Leatherhead
Tel: Helen 020 8286 6038 littlekickers.co.uk
Pro-Direct Soccer Academy Football Parties for boys and girls 4 -14yrs. Your venue. Tel: Karen 020 8397 9000 prodirectsocceracademy.com Cygnets And Swans Swimschool Parties
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
E S TA B L I S H E D F O R 3 0 Y E A R S
Includes very youngones and those with special needs. Tel: Kim 07891 442491 cygnetsandswansswimschool.co.uk
Go-Karting Parties Electric go-karts around an inflatable circuit. Boys and girls 3-10 yrs. Indoors/ outdoors in Reigate, Oxted and Bletchingley Tel: Clare 01293 885454 go-kartpartyfun.co.uk Daytona Karting Parties Sandown Park, Esher KT10 8AN. Bambino Karting (5-7yrs) & Junior Karting (8-15yrs). Tel: 0845 644 5502 daytona.co.uk Oakwood Sports Centre, Horley. Playtime parties from 3+yrs. Pirates and Princesses, Football, Roller Disco, Trampolining, Pop Dancing and Cheerleading. 5-12 yrs. From £120-£140.Tel: 01293 822238 blueleisure.com Horley Anderson Sports Centre
Pool parties for all ages. Tel: 01293 784075 gll.org/centre/horley-anderson-centre Banstead Sports Centre Merland Rise, Tadworth KT20 5JG. Main Pool & Small Pool Parties (Sat & Sun) Tel: 01737 361933 Donyngs Recreation Centre Redhill. Childrens Trampoline, Football, Basketball, Netball, Disco Dancing, Adventureland, Learner Pool & Main Pool Parties. Tel: 01737 764732 gll.org/centre/donyngsrecreation-centre
Leatherhead Leisure Centre
Crazy Tots parties plus party tea. Up to 8 yrs. Activity parties. Tel: 01372 377674 leatherheadleisurecentre.com Dorking Sports Centre Dorking. Trampoline, swimming, multi-sports, street dance, football, fun and bounce parties plus tea room. Tel: 01306 870180
Tandridge Trust
Pool, Kiddi–Kart and Bouncy Castle new parties plus party tea. From 6 months . At de Stafford Sports Centre, Caterham, Tel: 01883 344355 and Tandridge Leisure Centre, Oxted Tel: 01883 716717.
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Club News TOP HAT’S OFF! Hertfordshire’s longest running stage school, Top Hat Stage & Screen School, opens a new Surrey school in Jan 2012 at Reigate College. The Stage school has been going for over 15 years and over 500 students attend their weekend schools across Herts. They also boast Rupert Grint as an ex student. This August they produced “Camp Rock” at Reigate College. Over 40 children aged 4 – 17 years took part and the show was an amazing success. The new weekly Friday stage school at Reigate College opens on 20th Jan 2012, 5pm till 8pm. New students are welcome to come for a FREE trial. Children aged 4 – 17yrs will take part in a 3-hour session every Friday: an hour each of drama, singing & dance (both Tap & Jazz). Those aged 4-5 yrs attend a 2-hr session. At Easter they will be producing “Dorothy and the Wicked Wizz” and they are looking for munchkins and flying monkeys to take part! Top Hat also runs a successful acting agency and they regularly supply kids for Eastenders, Holby and in the West End. By joining Top Hat in 2012, they will also have the opportunity to join their agency. tophatstageschool.co.uk toptalentagency.co.uk Surrey Office: 01737 831184. Please register your interest at surrey@ tophatstageschool.co.uk
Cygnets and Swans Swimschool The Priory School in West Bank, Dorking has just undergone a £60,000 make over. The floors have been lined with a non slip surface, the pool itself has been resurfaced and the changing rooms have had a makeover too. Kim Simms runs Cygnets and Swans at The Priory School’s pool, offering Saturday classes for everyone, including babies from 4 months. Kim’s classes started just over a year ago, from 11am-1pm on Saturdays. Kim offers stages 1 - 8 NPTS and Rookie Lifeguards classes, too. You can contact Kim on 0789 14 42 91 or via her website cygnetsandswansswimschool.co.uk
Martial Arts For Kids Leatherhead & Epsom Martial Arts Academy have opened another KidsZone class due to popular demand on Saturdays at 9am. KidsZone classes are for 6-8 yrs olds and include Martial Arts, Life Skills and Self Defence. Perseverance, Courage, Discipline, Concentration are taught alongside Martial Art moves towards their new belt gradings. Weekday sessions are also available. To book your free session – call Saffron Power on 07584 473784 or see gbacademies.com
Club News Ellen Fogarty Announces Woldingham Dance Woldingham Dance is a brand new and innovative dance school in the heart of Woldingham Village. Woldingham Dance will teach ballet, modern and tap to children and young people of all ages. Following the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD) syllabi our classes will provide an allround dance education. We aim to inspire, nurture and create dancers who have both feeling and form. Our classes develop better posture, coordination, flexibility and stamina, as well as allowing for creativity and imagination. Contact Ellen Fogarty, Principal on 07557 98 76 22.
New Gymnastic and Trampolining Session for Anti-Gravity A new FUNFIT session in our Rebound Hall, Caterham on the Hill centre has just begun on Fridays, 4pm to 5pm. Funfit is an hour-long class of gymnastics and trampolining. AntiGravity already has Funfit sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The new Funfit session will be open for children 4 to 7yrs and will use the Winstrada Award Scheme to encourage and reward progress. To book a place call Marie on 01883 620971.
Ellen Fogarty BA (Hons) LRAD AISTD
A new and innovative Dance School for children and young people opening in the heart of Woldingham Village Ballet from 2 1/2 years, specialist curriculum for Nursery aged girls and boys incorporating music, props and stories Royal Academy of Dance Grades followed from 5 years Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance Modern and Tap syllabus from 4 years
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JANUARY 2012 CLASSES ON
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Providing the perfect environment to nurture your young dancer ellen@woldinghamdance.com
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Babies and Toddlers First baby presents in the shape of a cake The Little Nappy Cake Company was created this year when Becky McTigue started making nappy cakes and baby blooms for her family and friends - and the requests grew and grew. Becky and another mum in Dorking have 5 children between them, so are well qualified to know what makes a great gift and what essential items are needed when a new baby arrives. Their nappy cakes are presented in the shape of a cake and made with a variety of baby ingredients; their blooms are also made from a variety of baby essentials and arranged to look like real flowers. Both make perfect new baby gifts, maternity leaving presents and baby shower or Christening gifts. Competitive prices, bespoke orders and free delivery on all orders over £30 make The Little Nappy Cake Company a great little local company for those first baby presents. thelittlenappycakecompany.co.uk
Birth And Beyond
What’s on at Dovers Green Autumn/Winter 2011
Monday
Weigh, Stay & Play 9 - 11.30am Stay & Play 12.30 - 2.30pm Time to Tell 3-4pm.
Tuesday
Stay & Play 9.30 - 11.30am Baby Massage 12.30 - 1.15pm - call to book place. ActivTots 1.45 - 2.30pm - call to book.
Wednesday
Holistic Harmony 9am - 2pm - call Amanda on 07926 190132 to book. Baby Signing 10 - 10.30am - call to book place. Post Natal 12.30 - 2.30pm call to book.
Friday
Under 1’s 10 - 11.30am. Little Fishes Play Session 10 - 11.30am St Lukes Church, Church Rd, South Park, Reigate. (No Admission after 10.30am). Lunch Club 11.30 - 1.30pm call to book.
Saturday
Dads Inc. Stay & Play 10am -12pm (first Saturday of month). Paediatric First Aid 10am - 2pm call for dates and to book. Parentcraft Ante-Natal Session 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. Parenting Puzzle 7.30 - 9.30pm - call to book.
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. Co-ordinator: Anna Durbridge Tel: 01737 223621 www.doversgreenchildrenscentre.co.uk Rushetts Rd, Reigate RH2 7RF
Ar vigo A bdominal Massage Treating infertility, painful menstruation, endometriosis, digestive orders, prolapse and menopause. Also massage pre and post natal. For more info please call Fiona on 01306 730495 Mobile: 07813-658554 fiona@sulistherapies.co.uk
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Pip Skinner at ‘Birth and Beyond’ Fitness has recently launched her fresh air buggy fitness classes in Dorking on Tuesday and Friday 9.45am.
Pip Skinner and children
Pip also runs the ‘Fit Mummy’ Club on Saturdays, 9am at Reigate Hill and Wednesdays, 9.45am at Heaven, Nutfield (crèche available). Pip is a Member of the Guild of Pre/Post Natal Fitness Instructors. Contact Pip at 07780 60 00 05 pipskinner.co.uk
Swing Along with Monkey Music! Monkey Music, the award-winning pre-school music group for children aged 3 mths – 4 yrs across the UK, opens in Leatherhead and Dorking from January 2012 with Janine Carew and her husband Carl running a Monkey Music team! Carl, who has a degree in Performing Arts, also teaches with Monkey Music in neighbouring areas.
Monkey Music
“I was able to share my love of music with my daughter through Monkey Music classes from age 3 months to 3 ½ yrs.” said Janine. “I have seen first hand the musical, developmental and social impact it has had on her.” To find out more, or to book a complimentary class, contact Janine Carew, 01483 841 303.
monkeymusic.co.uk
Swimming lessons for babies and young children in Oxted, Croydon and Old Coulsdon
07834 737 211 www.little-fishes-swim.co.uk
Education Arty Bobs – one year old and growing! Artybobs has been running in the Mole Valley area for one year now. Becky is starting a new Monday afternoon session at St Joseph’s Church Hall, 2 Falkland Grove in Dorking from 7th November for little ones aged from 12 months to 4 years. The new Tots Session starts at 1.30pm. The weekly sessions with lots of messy fun are still only £3! Contact Becky McTigue for details, 01306 880694, molevalley@artybobs.co.uk. artybobs.co.uk
Butterfly Nursery School Crawley • Horne
Funtime learning for children
Messy Monsters – Reigate Messy Monsters art club runs fun-filled, educational and structured pre-school classes in Reigate’s Coleman Centre on Friday mornings and afternoons and birthday parties all over Surrey. Local mum Alex Scoines has recently taken over Messy Monsters from Rachel. With a background in training, and many years’ experience of young children, Alex understands how children love to create things, and how it is nice to keep the mess away from your own home! Alex is a mum of two and enjoys leading the tactile play and craft activities. For children who love paint, glue, glitter, bubbles, they take home two art pieces and a big smile. All materials are provided. Call Alex at Messy Monsters Art Club on 07586 249745 messy-monsters.co.uk
Education News
• 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
opened
Leatherhead Toddler Group The Parish Church Parent & Toddler Group is welcoming new parents with their little ones at the Parish Church Hall, Church Road, Leatherhead from 10-12 on Wednesdays during term time. Local mum Anne Vince recently stepped in to ensure the smooth organization of the group. On offer is a wide range of activities for 0-5 yr olds including a story time, singing, craft table, a large range of equipment and refreshments. The first visit is only £1! Stop Press! The Toddler Group will be hosting a Neals Yard table/demo before Christmas - great for Xmas presents! You can contact Anne Vince on 01372 377917.
Bumps And Babes Early School Visit! It’s never too early to look for your child’s first school. With prereception places in local private schools filling up quickly, Oakhyrst Grange School is hosting an Ante/Post-natal Coffee Morning on Friday, 27 January between 10am and 12 noon. Make the most of the time available by going along to meet the Headmaster, tour the school, and learn more about the private sector and what you need to do to secure your child’s future.
Develop your child’s independence with Kumon Maths and English study programmes tailored to maximise your child’s development.
Ask Sue Richards, Owner/Manager, about her previous nursery’s Ofsted success! www.shapesdaynursery.co.uk info@shapesdaynursery.co.uk
Newchapel House
PRESCHOOL Newchapel Village Hall, Bones Lane, Newchapel RH7 6HR
Superior education from 2½ - 5yrs Learning and fun rolled into one!
Contact your local Instructor today
Fetcham
Redhill
01372 370164
01737 277380
Oxted
Tadworth
01883 723204
020 8394 1698
Fees vary. Please refer to your local study centre.
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
• Operated by former head teacher and highly qualified staff • Specialist Learning through play & EYFS curriculum • Children excel via personal learning plans • £4.00 per hr from 8am – 6pm, savings for full-time • Open 51 weeks of the year with no top-up fees • Magical outside space
Tel: 01342 844 542
See website for Introductory Offers
www.newchapelhouse.com
kumon.co.uk
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Independent Out and AboutSchool Open Mornings Independent School
Open Mornings for prospective parents
winter TERM 2011 Aberdour School, Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01737 354119 aberdourschool.co.uk Call for details Belmont School, Holmbury St Mary RH5 6LQ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01306 730852 belmont-school.org Parents can book to visit on Thursdays & Fridays, 9.30am or 11am. 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. caterhamprepschool.co.uk Tel: 01883 342097 Visits by appointment throughout the school year Chinthurst School, Tadworth KT20 5AP Boys 2½-13 yrs.Tel: 01737 812011 chinthurst.surrey.sch.uk Spring term 2012 City of London Freemen’s School, Ashtead KT21 1ET Co-ed, day and boarding, 7-18 yrs. Tel: 01372 822418 clfs.surrey.sch.uk Saturday, 5 November Copthorne Prep School, Copthorne, W Sussex RH10 3HR Co-ed, day and boarding (from year 3) , 2½-13yrs. Tel: 01342 712311 copthorneprep.co.uk Next Open Morning: February 2012 Cranmore School, Epsom Road, West Horsley, KT24 6AT Boys 3 -13 yrs. Tel: 01483 280340 cranmoreschool.co.uk Friday, 2 and Saturday, 3 March 2012 Downsend School, Nursery & Preprep Lodges Leatherhead, Ashtead and Epsom Boys & girls, 2-6 yrs. Tel: 01372 372311 downsend.co.uk Thursday, 10 November Downsend School, Leatherhead KT22 8TJ Boys & girls, 6-13 yrs. Tel: 01372 372311 downsend.co.uk Friday, 4 November
Dunottar School, Reigate RH2 7EL Girls, 2½-18 yrs. Tel: 01737 761945 dunottarschool.com Friday, 3 Feb (whole school); Saturday, 8 Oct (Junior School, 3-11yrs); Wednesday, 30 Nov Essendene Lodge School, Caterham CR3 5PB Boys & girls, 2½-11 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 Thursday 10 Nov Glenesk School, E. Horsley, KT24 6NS Boys & girls, 2-7yrs Tel: 01483 282329 gleneskschool.co.uk Call for details Greenacre School, Banstead SM7 3RA Girls, 3-18 yrs. Tel: 01737 352114 greenacre. surrey.sch.uk Wednesday, 16 November The Hawthorns School, Bletchingley RH1 4QJ Boys and girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 743048 hawthorns.com Friday, 18 November Hazelwood School, Limpsfield, Oxted RH8 OQH Boys & girls, 4-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 712194 hazelwoodschool.co.uk February 2012 - call for details Lingfield Notre Dame Junior School, Lingfield RH7 6PH Boys & girls, 2½-11 yrs. Tel: 01342 833176 lingfield notredame.co.uk Saturday, 24 March 2012 Manor House School & Nursery, Bookham KT23 4EN Girls 2-16 yrs. Tel: 01372 457077 manorhouseschool.org February 2012- Call for details Micklefield School, Reigate RH2 9DU Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01737 224212 micklefieldschool.co.uk Spring 2012 - Call for details Moon Hall College & Bury’s Court, Leigh, Reigate RH2 8RE Boys and girls, 3-16 yrs. buryscourtschool.co.uk & moonhallcollege.co.uk Tel: 01306 611372 Saturdays, 12 November 2011 and 4 February 2012 Oakhyrst Grange School, Caterham CR3 6AF Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 343344 oakhyrstgrangeschool. co.uk Friday 18th May 2012
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Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick , West Sussex RH12 3HJ Co-ed, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01403 822391 pennthorpe.com Saturday, 3 March and Tuesday, 6 March Priory Prep School, Banstead SM7 2AJ Boys 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01737 366920 priory-banstead.surrey.sch.uk Pop In morning Wednesday, 16 Nov, Wednesdays, 14 Sept and 16 Nov Redehall Preparatory School, Smallfield, Horley RH6 9QA Boys & girls, 3 -11 yrs. Tel: 01342 842987 redehall.surrey.sch.uk Saturday, 5 November Reigate St Mary’s, Chart Lane, Reigate RH2 7RN Girls and boys, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01737 244880 reigatestmarys.org Tuesday, 22 November
Royal Alexandra & Albert School, Reigate RH2 0TD Boys & girls, 7-18 yrs. Tel: 01737 649000 raa-school.co.uk Saturday, 17 March 2012 St Teresa’s Nursery & Prep School, Effingham RH5 6ST Girls, 2-11 yrs. Tel: 01372 453456 stteresasschool.com Nursery Plus Taster Sessions (Rising 2s): Tuesday, 8 Nov, Fairy Princess afternoon (Sept 2012 entrants) Friday, 18 Nov, Next Open Day: Friday, 2 March Warlingham Park School, Chelsham Common CR6 9PB Boys & girls, 2-11 yrs. 01883 626844 warlingham parkschool.com Call for details or visit by appointment Senior School Open Days now available at familiessurreyeast.co.uk - click on What’s On.
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Out and About
The Hawthorns School Bletchingley
IAPS, Girls and Boys, Day, 2 –13 years
The outstanding Prep School in the area
WORKING OPEN MORNINGS ARE HELD REGULARLY Come and see for yourself. Please telephone Gail Johnson on 01883 743048. “Happy children learn” Please ring Gail Johnson on 01883 743048 to book a place or for an alternative appointment.
www.hawthorns.com Registered charity for educational purposes
Pendell Court, Bletchingley Surrey RH1 4QJ
Open Morning 10.00am - 11.30am Tuesday 22 November 2011 For boys and girls aged 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
www.reigatestmarys.org
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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
For Forfurther furtherinformation informationand and a atour tourofofthe theschool, school,please please contact contactthe theschool: school: Ockham OckhamRoad RoadNorth North East EastHorsley Horsley KT24 KT246NS 6NS 01483 01483282329 282329 info@gleneskschool.co.uk info@gleneskschool.co.uk www.gleneskschool.co.uk www.gleneskschool.co.uk
• 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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Theatres
Theatres
REDHILL The Harlequin Theatre Warwick
Please check ticket prices and times with the theatres.
Quadrant, Redhill, RH1 1NN Tel: 01737 276 500 harlequintheatre.co.uk
LEATHERHEAD The Leatherhead Theatre
Call for details of the SATURDAY MORNING CINEMA CLUB. £3.50 per child – one adult per child goes free! £5 Munch Club ticket. November: 5th-Arthur & the Great Adventure; 12th –Prom; 19th – Spy Kids 4; 26th – Cars 2. December: 3rd Elf; 10th – The Grinch; 17th – Santa Claus the movie; 24th Santa Clause 3, Escape Clause. PLUS Baby Club screenings of films 12a and below, Wednesdays at 11.30am. £6 – baby up to 12mths goes FREE! Bob The Builder 12 November 1pm & 3.30pm From £12.50 The Nutcracker European Ballet 17 November 8pm From £11
7, Church Street, Leatherhead KT22 8DN Tel: 01372 365141 the-theatre.org
Rhythms Of Life Destiny Africa Children’s Choir Thursday, 17 November 7.30pm. £10, Child £7.50 The Snow Queen Ballet Theatre UK Friday, 2 December £18.50, (£16.50); Children £12.50 PANTO! Dick Whittington Tues-Sat, 13-31 December. Mornings & afternoons. £14 (£12); Family £45.
DORKING Dorking Halls
Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1SG Tel: 01306 881717 dorkinghalls.co.uk
Charlie And Lola’s Best Bestest Play Sat, 5 November 11am, 1.30pm and 3.45pm. £10.50 & £12.50
PANTO! Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs Sat-Sat, 17 - 31 December. A panto full of surprises, a Good Fairy, a wacky Magic Mirror and the craziest Seven Dwarfs you’ve ever seen.£14.50
Reigate Grammar School Orchestral Concert 24 November 7.30pm From £7 PANTO! Sleeping Beauty Friday, 9 December – Monday, 2 January 2012. With Vicki Michelle. From £14.
BANSTEAD Community Hall Park Road, Banstead
SM7 3AJ Tel: 01737 352134 Alice In Wonderland Wednesday, 23 November to Saturday, 26 November. 7.30pm; Saturday matinee 2.30pm. £12; Children £10 Family: £40
Chemistry at Priory Prep
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Out and About
CHIPSTEAD The Courtyard Theatre Hazelwood Lane CR5 3QU
Tel: 01737 555680 (10-12 Saturday)
chipsteadplayers.org Snow White And The Seven Van Tropps 12 – 15 January and
18 – 21 January 2012. 8pm plus Saturday matinees 2.15pm. We’ll whisk you away to the magic kingdom – poisoned apple, miniature people and all. £10.
CATERHAM The Arc
39 Weston Drive Caterham CR3 5XY Box office: 01883 330 380
the-arc-caterham.co.uk Red Riding Hood 4+yrs. 13 - 30
December 1pm,2pm&7pm. Written and directed by Beth Woods. A rich and beautiful re-telling of the story of Little Red Riding Hood as she enters the Dark Wood for the first time alone. Journey with Red into the Forest; a place of enchanting creatures, haunting melodies, comedy woodcutters and shadows that must be faced and danced with! £9; Families £25
GODSTONE The Orpheus Theatre
North Park lane, Godstone RH9 8ND Tel: 01883 741415. orpheus.org.uk Promoting independence and confidence in young disabled adults. A Christmas Carol Wednesday – Friday, 14-16 December 7.30pm (Fri also at 2.30pm) Meet the bitter and greedy Ebenezer Scrooge, as he comes face-to-face with the ghosts of his past, present and future. Produced and performed by the young adults at The Orpheus Centre. £12
OXTED The Barn Theatre 25 Bluehouse Lane,
Oxted RH8 0AA Tel: 01959 561811
barntheatreoxted.co.uk Play On & Jungle Book Kids Glow Theatre Group Double Bill. Age 8+ FridaySaturday, 2-3 December 7.30pm. £6.50 from website or 01883 720167
You Ain’t Nothing But A Werewolf Glow Theatre Group A hair-raising spoof of the 1950s grade B horror films. 10+yrs Thursday- Friday, 8-9 December 7.30pm £6.50 from website or 01883 720167 PANTO! Jack and the Beanstalk Fri, 13 January – Saturday 21 January 2012 Aft and eves. Tickets: from website or 01883 724852
Out and About Cinderella, Epsom Playhouse
Walks and Local Conservation
CRAWLEY- The Hawth Theatre
Hawth Ave, Crawley RH10 6YZ Tel: Mon-Sat 10am–8.15pm 01293 553636 hawth.co.uk
STUDIO PERFORMANCES Hare And Tortoise 3+yrs Sunday, 6
EPSOM Epsom Playhouse Ashley Avenue,
Epsom KT18 5AL Tel: 01372 742555
epsomplayhouse.co.uk The Snow Queen Fri, 9 December
7.30pm. Ballet Theatre UK. £19.50 (£16.50) PANTO! Cinderella Fri, 16 Dec – Sun, 8 Jan 2012 Day and eve. Slapstick comedy, dazzling costumes, great music and stunning sets. From £12.50
KINGSTON The Rose Theatre 24 High Street,
Kingston KT1 1HL Tel: 08444 821 556.
rosetheatrekingston.org Christmas Production –The Snow Queen from Hans Christian Andersen’s story. Friday, 2 December – Sunday, 8 January 2012. Day and eves. Join Kai on this magical journey through rivers, forests and snow. £8-£26
GUILDFORD Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3UX Tel: 01483 440000 yvonne-arnaud.co.uk The Night Before Christmas 3-7yrs. Tuesday 13-Tuesday 27 December. Morning and afternoons. £8
PANTO! Jack And The Beanstalk Friday, 2 December – Sunday, 8 January 2012. Aft and eves. £15.50 - £24
November 11am & 2pm . £6.50. Family: £24 Vampirates 9+yrs. Friday, 25 November 7pm The year is 2505. The oceans have risen. A new era of piracy is dawning. £8.50 Bong Soon - A Windy Tale 4+yrs Sat 26 November 11am. £6.50. Family: £24 Red Riding Hood 4+yrs. Fri 9 & Sat 10 December Fri 1.30pm, Sat 11am & 2pm £6.50. Family: £24 The Night Before Christmas 3-7yrs Tue 27 – Sat 31 December 3pm & 11am. £7; Family £25
Walks and Local Conservation THE SURREY GREENSPACE PROJECT, MERSTHAM
November 17 and December 15. Nature Tots – Wildlife Club for 3-5yr olds to help them explore nature. Meets at Red Oak Community Centre, Radstock Way, Merstham, 3rd Thursday of the month, 3.30 – 5pm. Contact Tom Newman, Community and Education Officer: 07967 57 52 55
surreygreenspaeproject.co.uk
November Tue 7pm, Wed & Thur 10.30am & 1.30pm, Fri 6pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7pm. £14; Child £11; Family £43. PANTO! Peter Pan Friday, 9 – Saturday, 31 December, aft and eve. From £12.75 Green W. Sussex RH14 0EG Tel: 01403 700063 PANTO! Cinderella Sat-Sat, 17-24 December. 3.15pm & 5pm. With giant pumpkins & real life Shetlands! Meet Father Christmas see Mary and Joseph on their donkeys. From £7.75
EAST GRINSTEAD - Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre
De la Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS Tel: 01342 302000 chequermead.org.uk Dancing Queen Thursday, 3 Nov 7.30pm £15. First Child under 12yrs FREE, then £6. OLIVER! Imberhorne School Youth Production Thursday-Saturday, 17 - 19 November, 7.30pm £9; Children £7 PANTO! Snow White Sat, 17 December – Fri, 30 December. Afternoons. £15 (£13.50) Family: £30.
Christmas in the Woods at Nower Wood Sunday, 11 December 10am–12noon or 1–3pm. A winter woodland walk to see Father Christmas in his magical grotto. Then back in the warm to make some Christmas crafts using natural materials. Suitable for children aged 5-9 years with an accompanying adult. Advance booking essential. Call 01372 379 509. Meet at: Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve, Mill Way, Leatherhead KT22 8QA (on the B2033). Children £10. Organised by SWT Nower Wood Spynes Mere Wildfowl, Sunday, 11 December 2–4pm. Join SWT Ranger Steve Bolton for a guided walk around Spynes Mere looking at wildfowl. Binoculars useful. Meet at Mercers Country Park, Nutfield Marsh Road, Merstham, RH1 4EU. Donations welcome. Organised by: SWT Ranger Steve Bolton 07799 894 148.
THEATRE PERFORMANCES The Jungle Book Tue 22 – Sat 26
Barn Theatre at Fishers Adventure Farm Park Wisborough
SURREY WILDLIFE TRUST
surreywildlifetrust.co.uk Lingfield Nature Reserve
LINGFIELD NATURE RESERVES
Combining the Lingfield Wildlife Area and Centenary Fields.
Special Work Party Sunday, 27 November 10am–12 noon. Combined
with National Tree Week. Meet in the Butterfly Garden, down the track to the left of the Vicarage in Vicarage Road.
New Year’s Day – Tuesday, 1 January 2012 10 am–12 noon in the
Butterfly Garden, with mince pies - and mulled wine for the adults! Wear old clothes, warm gloves and bring your own tools! Contact: Sally Cole, 01342 833814 or Anne Richards 01342 870200
lingfieldreserves.org.uk
A rich and beautiful re-telling of the story of Little Red Riding Hood (suitable for 4 yrs and over) as she enters the Dark Wood for the first time alone. Journey with Red into the Forest; a place of enchanting creatures, haunting melodies, comedy woodcutters and shadows.
SANDERSTEAD - WHYTELEAFE COUNTRYSIDE AREA For activities in November-December contact: Sanderstead to Whyteleafe Countryside Warden Sarah Clifford Mob: 07771 715 812.
GUILDFORD RAMBLING CLUB
Sunday, 4 December 10am-4pm 8-mile circular walk from Reigate Heath. You could lunch at the Dolphin Inn in Betchworth or picnic nearby. Park in the car parking area in Flanchford Road, at the side of the Heath, just off the A25 into Reigate. Explorer 146 ref 238503. No charge. Organiser: Liz. Tel: 01372 725 469 guildfordramblingclub.org.uk
Tickets: £9 Concessions: £6 Family Ticket 2 Adults and 2 Children: £25 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey CR3 5XY
01883 330380
PERFORMANCES every night from Tuesday 13th December to Thursday 22nd December and then Wednesday 28th December to Friday 30th December - matinee and evening shows. See The Arc website www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk
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Holiday Camps and Courses CHRISTMAS 2011 HOLIDAY CAMPS & COURSES
Advance booking is required for many of the camps and courses.
ADVENTURE Blackland Farm
Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead RH19 4HP. Opens 9am daily. Activities for groups of six or more. 120 acres. Tel: 01342 810493.
blacklandfarm.org.uk
Priory Events Sandy Lane, Nutfield RH1 4EJ. Tel: 01737 822484. prioryevents.com
MULTI – ACTIVITY DAYS - Quad Biking, Archery, Paintball and Obstacle Course 8-15yrs
CLIMBING
Mega Days at The Hawthorns
ALL-DAY CAMPS AND PLAYSCHEMES Mega Days at The Hawthorns
Pendell Court, Bletchingley RH1 4QJ. Activity Camp for 4-7 and 8-12 yrs. Mon-Fri, 19-23 December, Tues-Fri 3-6 Jan 2012. £27 per day 9am-4pm or extended day, 8am-5pm £34. Tel Ruth: 01883 743377
hawthorns.com/sports-centre
High Sports Climbing Centre 6 Orchard Centre, Bonehurst Rd,
Salfords, Redhill RH1 5EL Tel: 01293 822884 high-sports.co.uk Mon-Friday,19-23 December Climbing Fun - One-hour Taster Sessions 4+yrs . Daily, booking essential. 10am – 5.45pm £11.25 per session. High Sports Climbing Centre
Downsend Lodges + and Downsend + at Downsend School,
Leatherhead KT22 8TJ. Tel: 0132 385437 (2-5yrs). 16-23 December and Tuesday, 3 January. Activities for 2-13 yr olds. £33-£36 per day 9am-4pm incl lunch. Extended day 8am-5.30pm +£15. Tel: 01372 385403 (6-13yrs). downsend.co.uk
Adventure and Computer Holidays nr Dorking RH5 6LQ
19-23 December Day camps 4-14 yrs. £46£50 per day 9.30am – 4.30pm. Tel: 01306 711005. holiday-adventure.com
Reigate & Redhill YMCA Playschemes Princes Rd, Redhill RH1 6JJ. ymcaredhill.com.
Christmas: 21-23, 28-30 Dec & 3-4 Jan 2012. Playschemes in Earlswood (Redhill) and Banstead. 5-12yrs From £15.30/22.95 per day. Contact Rhea: 01737 784977.
Plus YIPPEE Specialised Playscheme The Sovereign Centre,
Slipshatch Road, Reigate RH2 8HA. Christmas: 21-23, 28-30 Dec. For 5-12 yr olds with complex needs or disability. 10am-4pm. £14 per day. Contact Emily on 01737 222859.
Cranbrook Adventurers School Holiday Club Coppingham Cottage, 261 Balcombe Rd, Horley RH6 9EF. 19 December– 6 January 2012. £37 per day; £155 per week, incl meals. 4-11yrs. Extended day: 7.30am-6.30pm. Tel: 01293 823163. cranbrooknursery.co.uk
Charlwood House Holiday Club Charlwood Rd, Lowfield Heath, Crawley RH11 0QA. 19-23 December. 4-11yrs. £17 am/pm All day £32, hourly £4. Tel: 01293 565544.
LASER GAMES
DORKING SPORTS CENTRE
LaserHub Spindle Way, Crawley, West
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. Tel: 01293 548000. laserhub.co.uk
MOUNTAINBOARDING
Ride The Hill Priory Farm, Sandy Lane,
Nutfield, RH1 4EJ. Daily 10am-6pm. 8+yrs. £10. Equipment hire. Anthony or Andy: 0845 0944 360. ridethehill.com
ROLLER SKATING
YMCA Princes Rd Earlswood Nr Redhill. 11.30-12.30pm Skate hire. 12.30-1.30pm. £7. Tel: 01293 776266 rrarsc.co.uk
SKIING
Bowles Outdoor Ski Centre
Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9LW Tel: 01892 665665. bowles.ac Beginner Ski courses: 8 to 14yrs. £56 for 3 x 1hr45min lessons. Sat/Sun am - term & hols; plus 28-30 Dec. Beginner Ski Courses: 6 to 8 yrs. £36 for 2 x 90min lessons. Kids Club: Saturday afternoons 6-14yrs (accompanied 6-8yrs).
Tennis Camps - drop-in sessions at
Christmas Dance Camps – Dance Focus UK Reigate. 4-11yrs.
Wed-Thurs, 21-22 December 9am-3pm. £12 per day. Or half day £8. Tel Natasha: 01737 213 281. sportsfocusuk.com
Redhill Lawn Tennis Club, Linkfield Lane, Redhill RH1 1JW. Tel: Tim Wilkinson 01737 766705 (Club) or Mob: 07956 38 35 35 redhilltennisclub.co.uk 9.30am– 12.30pm – coaching, junior coaching competitions, mini tennis 4+yrs. £10.
Tennis at Limpsfield Lawn Tennis Club Detillens Lane, Limpsfield, Oxted RH8 0DH Richard Enderby Tel: 01883 714079.
sportsfocusuk.com
Trampolining Mega Antigravity Sessions Wednesday,
Babylon Lane, Lower Kingswood KT20 6XA Friday, 23 December - Children’s Christmas Jolly 10am – 1.30pm £45/child. 6+yrs, non-riders welcome. Quizzes, games and a pony gymkhana. Claire Brugger 01737 241311. ocrs.co.uk
KARTING Bambinos and Junior Karting
Daytona Motorsport, Sandown Park, Esher KT10 8AN. Bambino karting, 5-7yrs and Junior Karting 8+yrs. Booking essential. £55 per module. 8-15yrs. Tel: 0845 6445502.
daytona.co.uk
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OAKWOOD SPORTS CENTRE
HORLEY ANDERSON SPORTS CENTRE Thornton Close, Horley RH6 8RJ
Tel: 01293 784 075 gll.org/centre/ horley-anderson-centre.asp
25m & teaching pool with swimming lessons all ages. Open every day from 7am, swimming, family splash sessions for 3months+
TANDRIDGE LEISURE CENTRE
Hoskins Road, Oxted RH8 9HT. Tel: 01883 716717 tandridgetrust.co.uk
DE STAFFORD SPORTS CENTRE Burntwood Lane, Caterham CR3 5YX Tel: 01883 344355
tandridgetrust.co.uk
THE ARC, CATERHAM
39 Weston Drive Tel: 01883 330380
the-arc-caterham.co.uk
23 December - Into The Forest- An interactive soft play experience 4+yrs. See also Christmas Fairs and Where to find Santa.
Softplay at THE ARC
Approx £6 per hr.
Alex Over Tennis Tuition
HORSE RIDING Orchard Cottage Riding Stables
Merland Rise, Tadworth KT20 5JG gll.org/centre/banstead-sports-centre Tel: 01737 361933. Swimming & toddler swimming
limpsfieldtennis.co.uk
FOOTBALL Football Camps – Football Focus UK Reigate. 4-11yrs. Wed-Thurs,
21-22 December 9am-3pm. £12 per day. Or half day £8. Tel Natasha: 01737 213 281.
BANSTEAD SPORTS CENTRE
Balcombe Road, Horley RH6 9AE Tel: 01293 822238. blueleisure.com
Sunday family roller skating
TENNIS
DANCE, DRAMA AND MUSICAL THEATRE
Reigate Road, Dorking RH4 1SW Tel: 01306 870180 harpersfitness.co.uk 19-23 December -Dorking Kids Camp - Fit for Sport £23/£30 per day 9.30am-4pm / 8.30am – 5.30pm. Also: trampolining for 5–11 yrs and swim courses all levels.
Dormansland Tennis Club Tel: 07748 384 897. advantageover.com
TRAMPOLINING & GYMNASTICS 21 December 4+yrs. £9. 1 William Rd, Caterham on the Hill CR3 5NN Marie: 07764 76 04 08 ag-tc.co.uk
LEISURE CENTRES Call to check opening times
LEATHERHEAD LEISURE CENTRE Guildford Rd, Leatherhead KT22 9BL Tel: 01372 377674
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DONYNGS RECREATION CENTRE Linkfield Lane, Redhill RH1 1DP gll.org/
centre/donyngs-recreation-centre
Tel: 01737 764 732
GUILDFORD SPECTRUM LEISURE CENTRE Guildford Spectrum Parkway, GU1 1UP. Tel: 01483 443322
guildfordspectrum.co.uk Public Ice Skating, Family Bowling, Learn to Swim.
19 December – 3 January 2012 Christmas Activities: Xtreme Activate (& Xtra), 5 - 12 years; Pre-school Drama and Music Workshop, Wed, 21 December. Trampolining, 4 – 12 yrs, £8 per session. Little Golfers, 5-11 yrs. Guildford Heat Basketball Camp, 8 - 16 yrs
Events CHRISTMAS FAIRS & MARKETS
Friday, 4 November 9.30am to 3pm, The Pavilion, Ascot Racecourse SL5 7JX. Over 80 designers,
EVENTS CALENDAR
November is ‘Special Offers Month’ at Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG. Visit the animals, play areas, toboggan slide and ice rink!
fishersfarmpark.co.uk Every Wednesday in November, 10am-12noon. Christmas Crafts
for adults and children at Polesden Lacey (NT) Bookham RH5 6BD
Saturday, 26 November, 10am12pm. Make Your Own Advent Calendar at Gatton Park, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0TW. £5 perchild. Tel: 01737 349066 gattonpark.com
Saturday, 26 November until 2 January 2012 (selected dates) Cirque Normandie Chessington
Garden Centre, Leatherhead Road KT9 2NG. Acrobats, aerialist, jugglers, comedy, hosted in a heated Big Top. Tel: 01372 725 638
chessingtongardencentre.co.uk Mondays, 28 November (5pm +fireworks and funfair) & 5 December Late Night Shopping & Craft Fair 4-9pm at Denbies Wine Estate,
London Rd, Dorking RH5 6AA FREE entry Tel: 01306 876616 www.denbies.co.uk
Saturday, 3 December, 1-4pm Family Christmas Decoration Making at Gatton Park Reigate
RH2 0TW. Make wreaths and Christmas decorations. £8; children £5. Tel: 01737 349066 gattonpark.com
10-11 December Christmas Special Weekend at The Observatory
Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1RN 10am - 5 pm. Spectacular science shows for all the family plus stocking fillers and Christmas gifts. the-observatory.org
Saturday, 17 December, 10am12noon or 1.30-3.30pm. Christmas Fun for your 4-7 yr old at Gatton Park, Reigate, RH2 0TW. Make Christmas
artists, and exhibitors. Fashion; handpicked jewellery, vintage and home wares, art and craft. £2 entry. <17yrs FREE. awbs.org.uk
Saturday, 5 November, 10am-4pm. Reigate Craft Fair Scout Hall, Slipshoe St. Sunday, 20 November, 9.30am4.30pm. Dorking Craft Fair Dorking Halls kwcraftfairs.moonfruit.com 24 November to 23 December Sutton’s Christmas Craft Fair Trinity Square. Silver Jewellery, Thai artifacts. English cheeses, Mediterranean food.
Fri- Sun 25 - 27 November, 11am4pm Chartwell (NT) Winter Market
Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent TN16 1PS. Local food and unique products. Normal admission applies.
Saturday, 26 November 2pm Christmas Bazaar at the Peter Aubertin Hall, Chipstead. Jewellery,
Crafts and Cards, nearly new toys, handicrafts, books, bric a brac and DVDs. Tombola, raffle, sideshows and refreshments. Admission 50p. Children FREE.
Saturday, 26 November - 11am to 3pm Christmas Market at St. Mary The Virgin Bletchingley. Gifts, cakes, jams and chutneys; Tombola, Raffle and Traidcraft. Refreshments. Craft activities.
Saturday, 3 December 10am-4pm. Reigate Craft Fair Scout Hall, Slipshoe St Sats and Suns, 3-18 December, 11am-4pm. Polesden Lacey (NT), Bookham RH5 6BD. See the house, shop for food & gifts, take a sleigh ride and look out for Father Christmas Normal admission + £2 (£1 child). FREE parking for shopping 1-23 December. Tel: 01372 452048.
Fri-Sun, 9-11 December The Jolly Farmer at Buckland, nr Reigate – Christmas Market Locally sourced
food & drink, seasonal gifts & much more. Turkeys, hampers, gifts and crafts
Saturday, 17 December 10am-5pm. The Arc, Caterham Christmas Fayre
decorations for your tree and home. £6 Tel: 01737 349066 gattonpark.com
39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5XY Tel: 01883 330380 the-arc-caterham.co.uk Festive treats and gifts! Art and Craft, decorations, Christmas gifts. Great food all day. Red Riding Hood Grotto.FREE Entry.
Monday, 19 December Late Night Shopping, Craft Fair & Carols 4-8pm at Denbies Wine Estate, London Road,
Sunday, 18 December, 9.30am4.30pm. Dorking Craft Fair Dorking Halls kwcraftfairs.moonfruit.com
Dorking RH5 6AA FREE entry Tel: 01306 876616 www.denbies.co.uk
Tuesday 27 December – Monday, 2 January 10am-4pm Drusillas Park in Alfriston Located just off the A27 See Santa and Mrs Claus in their winter cottage. Children can post their notes to thank Santa for their Christmas gifts . Seasonal activities in the Wacky Workshop. Tel: 01323 874100 drusillas.co.uk
SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS NOVEMBER Saturday, 5 November, Reigate Parish School Fireworks Spectacular. Opens 5.30pm. Fireworks
6.30pm. Music, glow toys, mulled wine & food. Family £13; adult £5, child £2. Tickets: pta@reigate-parish.surrey.sch.uk or at the door. 91 Blackborough Road RH2 7DB
Thursday, 10 November 7.30pm. Shopping Evening at Fetcham Village Infant and Pre-School
School Lane, Fetcham KT22 9JU
Friday, 11 November from 7.30pm - Christmas Market at Hillcroft Primary School Chaldon Rd, Caterham
CR3 5PG. Hand-made gifts, cards, toiletries. Entry FREE. Refreshments.
Saturday, 12 November 10am12pm. TOY SALE! (as good as new) at Holmesdale Infant School Alma
Road, Reigate RH2 0BY. Large garden toys and bikes, toy character sets, dressing up clothes and baby and toddler wooden toys. Plus puzzles, books, games and much more! Entrance 50p, Children FREE
Friday, 18 November, 7.30pm10pm Christmas Shopping Night at Audley Primary School, Whyteleafe Rd, Caterham CR3 5ED. Free Entrance.
Saturday, 19 November 10am – 12 noon. Nearly New Sale at Reigate Parish Church School, 91 Blackborough Rd, Reigate, RH2 7DB.Top quality new and nearly new children’s clothes, toys and equipment. Refreshments. £1 per adult.
Sunday, 20 November 11am – 3pm. Christmas Fair at St Teresas School Effingham Hill Dorking Surrey RH5 6ST
Saturday, 26 November 11am-2pm. Christmas Fair at Fetcham Village Infant and Pre-School, School Lane,
Fetcham KT22 9JU
Saturday, 26 November, 11am – 2pm. Christmas Fayre at Marden Lodge School Croydon Road, Caterham
CR3 6QE. Meet Father Christmas and his Elves reading a story. Stalls, 0-5s, lucky dip, raffle, silent auction. Entrance 50p per adult.
Saturday, 26 November from 11am-2pm. Christmas Fayre at Newdigate Infant School Village
Street, Newdigate RH5 5DJ
Saturday, 26 November, 12noon - 3pm. Christmas Fair at St Paul’s School Dorking, St Paul’s Road West. Saturday, 26 November, 1pm-3pm Christmas Fayre at Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Rd, Caterham CR3 5ED
DECEMBER Saturday, 3 December 11am - 2pm Christmas Fair at Downsend School,
Saturday, 10 December, 1.30pm to 4pm. Christmas Fayre at Holmesdale Community Infant School, Alma Road, Reigate RH2 0BY Saturday, 10 December 1.30 4.30pm. Reigate Parish School Christmas Fair.
Festive arts, crafts and games. Great prizes. Refreshments. Entry £1. Children FREE. 91 Blackborough Road, Reigate, RH2 7DB
Saturday 10 December 2pm - 4.30 pm. Christmas Fair at Downs Way School
Downs Way, Oxted RH8 0NZ
TOWN & COMMUNITY
LEATHERHEAD Saturday, 3 December Leatherhead Christmas Festival 10am - 4pm. Hand bell ringers, Morris Dancers and carol concert accompanied by Mole Valley Silver Band. Meet Santa and Rudi the Reindeer. Watch out for the giant Christmas Pud! Gift fair in the Swan Centre, and get your face painted.
REDHILL Thursday, 17 November, 4pm - 7pm Belfry Shopping Centre Christmas Lights Switch On.
Free family fun and entertainment Sunday, 27 November, 11am - 4pm. Shopping Centre Grotto Opening. Free family fun: facepainting, craft workshops, donkey rides.See Father Christmas in his magical grotto.
NCT SALES – supporting the National Childbirth Trust LEATHERHEAD Sat 12 November Nearly New Sale
1.45pm for members, 2pm non- members. Downsend School, Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ Nearly New Toys, Clothes and Equipment. £1.50 entrance fee.
DORKING Saturday, 12 November 10.15am-12noon £1 N. Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill RH5 4HH.
Clothes, toys, equipment for babies & toddlers, maternity wear. £1. Tel: 0844 243 6107
nct.org.uk/branches/dorking CATERHAM & OXTED Saturday, 5 November Oxted School, Bluehouse Lane, Oxted RH8 0AB.
1 Leatherhead Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ
10.30am-12.30pm (10.15 for NCT members). £1.50 info@caterhamandoxtednct.co.uk
Saturday, 3 December 11am - 2pm. Christmas Fair at Horley Infant School Lumley Road, Horley Saturday, 3 December 11.30am 2pm Christmas Fair at Meath Green Infant School Kiln Lane, Horley RH6 8JG.
(opp church), Chart Lane, Reigate RH2 7RN.
Father Christmas will be in attendance!
Saturday, 3 December 11.30am – 2.30pm Christmas Fair at Whyteleafe School Whyteleafe Hill, CR3 0AA
CHEEKY MONKEY SALES Saturdays, 12 November & 3 December 9-11am St Mary’s Parish Hall Saturday, 5 November, 9-11am at St Francis Church, 84 Balcombe Rd, Horley RH6 8AY NEW! Sunday, 20 November
10am – 12noon at Banstead Youth Centre, The Horseshoe, Bolters Lane, Banstead, SM7 2BQ Entrance: £1 Rachel: 07949 44 26 27
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