Families Surrey West Jan - Feb 2016

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Happy New Year to all our readers and advertisers!

Perhaps you are ringing the changes this year and thinking of returning to work. Not only do we have all your childcare options covered on pages 10-15, but Fiona Clark, founder of Inspired Mums, explains how to identify your natural skills and boost your confidence, to help you find the right role (page 9).

The What’s on section is jammed full of great activities to keep the kids busy - especially over February half term. And don’t miss our ideas for great family holidays on pages 6-7.

Sarah Hatch, Editor Next issue: March/April issue. Ad booking deadline: 1st February. Over 24,000 copies are delivered to local families.

For more information about advertising call Sarah on 01737 558898 or email editor@FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk

Special Offers in this Issue

• Save £40 with Perform - page 4 • Save 50% on joining fees with Pro Elite Martial Arts - page 5 • Save £10 on a 2 hour party booking with My Little Princess - page 5 • Free swim nappy for new customers with Water Babies - page 6 • Free copy of Jungle School online magazine - page 6 • Save £260 at Positive Steps - page 12 • Save 40% off your first month’s fees at Cherrybrook Nursery and Cherrywood Nursery - page 13

• £2 off full price entry per person to Bocketts Farm on weekends from 2 Jan to 7 Feb - page 23 • Save 10% with Froggle Parties - page 28 Ts&Cs may apply for these offers, please see relevant page for details.

Do you recycle from every room in the house?

Everyone in Surrey can recycle from each room in the house, including: • Bleach bottles, shampoo bottles and toilet roll tubes from the bathroom.

• Moisturiser pots, shoe boxes and magazines from the bedroom.

• Food tins, glass jars, plastic yoghurt pots, margarine tubs and fruit and veg trays from the kitchen.

• Drinks cans and bottles, newspapers and tissue boxes from the living room.

Please remember to rinse and dry your glass, plastics, tins and cans before putting them out for recycling. For a full list of what you can recycle where you live, visit your local district or borough council website or recycleforsurrey.org.uk.

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News and Views Family Holidays Back to Work Childcare - Nurseries, Nannies & Au Pairs Independent Schools What’s On

20-25 Activities and events - by date 26 Children’s Theatre 27 Half Term Holiday Camps & Sports Courses, Nearly New Sales and Events for Adults

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News and Views Pledge to Raise a Grand for Brain Tumour Research!

Did you know that brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer? Yet brain tumour research receives just 1% of the national spend on cancer research.

The blood-brain barrier does a fantastic job protecting the brain... but it’s very success provides a huge challenge to the medical community as it is also effective in stopping most standard cancer drugs from treating brain tumours.

Brain Tumour Research have teamed up with the Dr Hadwen Trust to fund specific research into crossing the blood-brain barrier which will cost £180,000. Could you pledge to raise a grand to help fund this research? For more information please see www.braintumourresearch. org/grand-challenge.

Stephen Realf passed away from a brain tumour in August 2014, aged just 26. His sister, Maria has launched an e-petition calling for greater funding for brain tumour research. The petition has already received over 34,000 signatures however they need 100,000 signatures by 3rd February 2016 for the issue of lack of funding for brain tumour research to be considered for debate in Parliament. If you would like to add your support to this cause please visit https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/105560.

Contact us: Editor@FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk or 01737 558898

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New Organ for St Catherine’s Bramley

New Children’s Online Magazine

St Catherine’s Bramley was surprised and absolutely delighted to be approached by Mrs Evelyn Greaves with a most generous offer to donate her three-manual organ to the school. Evelyn Greaves was a latecomer to the organ, having studied the piano in her teenage years. Her natural talent for playing the organ was recognised when she achieved distinctions in the four highest ABRSM exam grades.

Jungle School is a new fun and educational online magazine aimed at children aged 4-7 years. Jungle School is designed to make learning into an exciting and colourful story that children will love!

Matthew Greenfield, Director of Music at St Catherine’s School said, “This is an extraordinarily generous gift from Mrs Greaves that will benefit generations of girls for the future. When they first saw and heard it played, the looks of amazement on the faces of the Generous benefactor Mrs Evelyn Greaves Prep School girls spoke volumes: the organ will be an inspiration to many a budding musician as we encourage more girls of all ages to learn to play this king of instruments.” The 12th Jennifer Bate Organ Academy will be held at St Catherine’s School from Wednesday 13th to Sunday 17th April. This is a wonderful opportunity for young women organists, aged 13-21, to develop their all-round musicianship. For further information, please contact Geoffrey Field on 01483 899647 or geoff.field@stcatherines.info.

Special Offer from Perform

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Perform’s drama, dance and singing weekly workshops are a fun-packed mix of confidence-building games, energetic dances and catchy songs. From January to April 4-7 year olds will unearth their hidden superhero powers as they go on a top secret mission to save the world. Classes are at Haslewey Community Centre, Haslemere (Tues 4pm & 5pm), St Peter and St Paul Church Hall, Godalming (Fri 4pm & 5pm), The QEP Centre, Guildford (Tues 4pm), Christchurch Hall, Guildford (Sat 9.30am & 11.15am), St Francis’s Church Hall, Frimley (Fri 4pm), Horsell Village Infant School (Sat 9.30am & 11.15am) and Woking New Community Building (Wed 4pm).

Perform 7-12 year olds will be rehearsing for the fabulous new show “Jack and the Wonderbeans”, a fast-paced and fun-packed interpretation of the classic tale Jack and the Beanstalk. Classes are at The United Farnham Reform Church (Mon 4pm & 5pm), Haslewey Community Centre (Tues 6pm), The QEP Centre (Tues 5pm), Christchurch Hall, Guildford (Sat 2pm), St Franchis’s Church Hall, Frimley (Fri 5pm), Horsell Village Infant School (Sat 2pm) and Woking New Community Building (Wed 5pm).

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All children are entitled to a free trial session and you’ll get a £40 discount if you sign up to a block of 10 sessions before 1st March 2016. Quote FAML011215.

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Watts Studios to Open in January The studios of the celebrated Victorian artist, George Watts, and his wife, the designer Mary Watts, in Compton will open to the public for the first time on 26 January following a major restoration generously supported by a £2.4 million lead grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. From January, visitors to Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village will be able to experience the restoration of G F Watts’s studio as the artist left it, one of the most dramatic spaces created by a nineteenth-century artist, to be open to the public with its original collection conserved and returned. Many of the artist’s most important paintings on display in neighbouring Watts Gallery were created in this space. For further information see wattsgallery.org.uk or facebook/WattsGalleryArtistsVillage.

Explore Learning wins again at the EducationInvestor Awards Explore Learning has been honoured with an EducationInvestor Award for the fourth time. The leading extra tuition provider with headquarters based in Guildford, has won the accolade of Private Tuition Centre Operator.

Judges said that they selected Explore Learning as the company has produced impressive evidence of educational performance and an approach to tutoring that works. The tuition company that prides itself on providing a stimulating and vibrant environment has 118 centres across the UK, including Farnham, Woking and Camberley. Call your local centre for a free trial.

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Set up by mothers and teachers, lessons have been carefully incorporated into an engaging story that follows animal characters through their school journey. Children can join the animals - such as Clarissa Centipede who loves maths, Ponk who finds learning a little more difficult (and would much rather be playing football!) and their friends - through a variety of subjects including core maths and English, and even have fun with them at lunch and play time!

Jungle school subscriptions cost just £10 per year, including 12 monthly, printable issues that can be accessed on any laptop, phone, ipad, or portable device. A unique way of supporting learning. For a free copy, visit www. jungleschool.net or email info@jungleschool.net for more information.

Could a Mobile Hairdresser Help You? Louisa is a mobile hairdresser who will fit around your needs and lifestyle. From Mums with young children, to the elderly or housebound, to those working long late hours, whatever your situation, a mobile hairdresser is perfect for those that struggle to get into a salon.

Covering Surrey and Hampshire borders, Louisa caters for women, gents and children for cuts and colour.

Louisa is also a makeup artist, providing beautiful wedding and special occasion hair and makeup for when you need to look and feel gorgeous! For more information please visit www.louisameckiffe.co.uk or call 07521936415 or email enquiries@louisameckiffe.co.uk.

News and Views Distributor Wanted!

Pro Elite Martial Arts Launch Classes in Woking

Families Surrey West is looking for a distributor for the Woking, Lightwater, West Byfleet, Ripley area. If you have a car, live in or near the area, have a few hours spare every two months and would like to earn some extra money then please call Sarah on 01737 558898 or email Editor@FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk.

Pro Elite Martial Arts Institute has put together a wide range of programmes for men, women and children that will improve your health as well as give you a good grounding in self-defence.

Delivered by fully qualified instructors, Pro Elite run age specific classes for 4-6 year olds, 7-8 year olds and 9-14 year olds as well as adult classes. Their goal is to provide the most comprehensive age-specific martial arts programme available on the market today. They are committed to establishing measurable results physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. They are also dedicated to providing every student with the most positive training atmosphere possible.

Pro Elite’s Martial Arts programme will help with general fitness plus it will also help with discipline, self-esteem and self-confidence.

Special offer!

New Classes are now starting at Woking Leisure Centre. All first classes are free of charge and the first 20 students to sign up save 50% on Joining fees. For more information please see www.proelitema.co.uk.

New for Sing “O” Lingo Sing “O” Lingo is starting 2016 with a new concept of welcoming mums to be to their ever so popular Mummy and Baby Cuppa Club. Now all you pregnant women can join a group before you have baby and then carry on coming to it afterwards, learning from experience and making friends all the while. Lovely coffee morning with a cuppa, slice of much deserved cake, sing song for the little ones and guest appearances from specialists in all baby related topics.

It will also see the restart of Laugh and Learn, an exciting class for 2-5 year olds made up of 3, 15 minute sessions; Learning, Making & Playing. Rise and Shine for all those fidgets out there who would like to sing, dance and build is still going strong and welcoming new friends anytime. Still very popular as well are Spanish and French singing and learning classes. Join anytime! For more information please contact sabrina@singolingo.com or call 07936 711013 or visit www.singolingo.com.

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Gymboree Horsley are launching fun, energetic, educational music classes from January 2016. These rhythmic music classes from around the world introduce children to different sounds and beats helping to build their memories. Classes are for babies 4 - 14 months and toddlers 14 - 36 months old. They are holding free open sessions on the below dates but there is limited availability so book as soon as possible: Friday 8th January at East Horsley Village Hall KT24 6QT Monday 11th January at The Spike Guildford GU1 3QF If you have missed these dates you can start at any time through the term. To book call 07443 568 347 or email horsley@gymboree-uk.com

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Family Friendly Hideaways Across The World

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ew parents considering their first family holiday can find the thought of travelling with a baby hugely daunting. To lift any worries, the family hideaway experts at www.i-escape.com/kids have created a collection of the best ‘Baby Breaks for Beginners’: stylish escapes across the world that make the journey as easy as possible.

The collection encompasses more than 30 baby-friendly properties, all of which go above and beyond to provide stress-free holidays.

Options include family-focused resorts like Almyra in Cyprus, whose ‘Baby Go Lightly’ pre-order service removes the need to pack lots of equipment, and Martinhal in Portugal, where literally no stone (or socket) is left uncovered.

Here are some highlights: Chic apartment hotel created with families in mind - The Rosevine, Cornwall Parents who don’t want to go too far from home for their first family foray should head to The Rosevine: an idyllic hideaway on the south Cornish coast whose owners have thought of everything. All the basics are available to borrow, from sterilisers and baby baths to cots and changing mats; there are even baby backpacks for strolls along the headland, and a vast selection of beach toys to keep little ones occupied once you hit the sand. Each apartment and studio has a kitchenette for simple food preparation, and in-room takeaways can be ordered for relaxing nights in.

The indoor pool, friendly staff and cosy lounge (serving perfect G&Ts!)

Free swim nappy for new customers booking for next term

make this a deeply relaxing place to stay.

Cost: From £165 per night, based on 2 adults and 1 baby sharing a Main House Studio on an accommodation-only basis.

Converted farmhouse with childcare on tap - Country Kids, Languedoc, France A family paradise in the Languedoc hills, this 30-acre farm houses 7 apartments (self-catering or fully inclusive depending on the season) for those who need some serious time off. Everything here revolves around the theory that happy and relaxed kids equate to happy and relaxed parents. Baby monitors work everywhere, and the long list of kit to borrow includes everything you could ever need. There’s also an on-site shop, a playpen next to the pool, a crèche for ages 3 months+, umbrella pushchairs and baby bouncers, and bed-guards for those who are co-sleeping. New parents can even indulge in date nights, as free babysitting is provided twice a week.

Cost: From £445 per night, based on 2 adults and 1 baby sharing Chestnut House on a self-catering basis.

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To help those planning their first family break, i-escape’s welltravelled family editor Nadine Mellor has also shared her top tips for travelling with a baby:

• Resist the urge to take the entire

contents of the nursery with you, unless there really aren’t any shops at your destination.

Chances are you’ll be able to pick up necessities nearby, and it will save spending a fortune on extra baggage fees.

• When flying, make friends with

those seated near you, and the cabin staff – especially helpful if you need milk heating or an extra blanket!

• Aim to feed your baby during

take-off and landing, as this can help alleviate the sometimesdistressing effects of changing air pressure on little ears; teething rings and dummies can also assist.

• If flying long-haul, take a large

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muslin and some tape so you can construct a drape-over bassinet to block out light and movement.

This will help baby sleep undisturbed, and keep to their regular sleep pattern as much as possible.

Hotel Esencia, near Playa Del Carmen, Mexico New parents in search of luxury, • If travelling with an older baby, peace and sparkling seas need download a few apps onto a look no further than Esencia – an tablet (Fisher Price do some great elegant getaway on a perfect stretch ones) and buy a few animal finger of beach. Despite the long-haul puppets for play and distraction. distance, a direct flight to Cancún followed by an easy hour’s transfer • Remember to take a sling/carrier will get you to this beautiful 50-acre with you to make walks around estate, where relaxed opulence is the plane/ ferry/ train as easy the name of the game. Little treats as possible. Baby will find this include pre-breakfast coffee and soporific, and your arms will pastries delivered to your door, thank you! morning yoga sessions and help• Remember to ask for black-out yourself minibars, and there’s an blinds at your accommodation to organic spa to help restore body ensure nap times aren’t disturbed and mind. Little ones are just as is a new online magazine children aged 4-7 years. by for bright sunlight. pampered, with free babysitting, Designed by mums and teachers, Jungle School follows a group of colourful baby equipment, kids’ menus and features over 900 animals as they study subjects, and i-escape.com/kids have fun during their school day. even free children’s yoga.core What’s family-friendly hideaways across the Story based, Jungle more, under 2s stay forSchool free. incorporates lessons written by world and allows users to search for school 12based monthly, Cost: From £384teachers. per night, on printable issues, accessed on accommodation that’s best-suited to any1laptop, phone aorGarden portable device.

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Mellow garden hideaway just 10km from Marrakech - Fawakay Villas, Morocco This quartet of beautiful sandcoloured villas (each sleeping 2-8) is tucked away amid tranquil, verdant gardens, just a few miles from the bustle of Marrakech. The spacious, well-equipped accommodation is adorned with warm Moroccan hues, but warmest of all is the welcome: English owners Dawn and Francis have 4 children of their own and live on site, so nervous new parents have constant reassurance on all family matters. Villas can be stocked with baby essentials such as nappies, food and toys, and there are baby monitors to borrow which work anywhere in the grounds. Food can also be served anywhere, so there’s no need to worry about disturbing baby for dinner.

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Jungle School is a new online magazine for children aged 4-7 years.

Designed by mums and teachers, Jungle School follows a group of colourful animals as they study core subjects, and have fun during their school day.

Story based, Jungle School incorporates lessons written by school teachers. 12 monthly, printable issues, accessed on any laptop, phone or portable device.

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Great Family Holiday Ideas Sun and Snow with Butler and Lloyd Butler & Lloyd is a family run bespoke travel operator organising family ski holidays to the Alps, with a great selection of chalets and hotels to suit all budgets and desires. In addition, they also offer luxury family breaks to Jamaica to enjoy the permanent sunny weather.

Their very simple idea has been to draw together their personal experience of skiing and high-end hot weather destinations to share with others the kind of holiday experiences that they, as a family enjoy.

They have searched high and low for ski chalets that work well for groups and for families that are looking for private nannies in their chalet; playrooms with shared childcare; the best ski instructors in the resort or for those who want to know the best restaurants in resort.

They’ve found the very best high-end chalets in France at sensible prices… and their exquisite counterparts in Jamaica.

Jamaica is a year round destination and Butler & Lloyd have a great selection of villas from a three bedroom villa on the beach; to the most luxurious for a large house party sleeping sixteen - the weather is always sunny, never drops below 25 degrees and you can fly there in under 9 hours.

Their aim is not only to offer superb accommodation and the highest standard of service in both destinations at realistic prices; but also to use their experience to take all the hassle out of organising holidays. Holidays not just for families like theirs…but for singles, couples or groups – corporate or otherwise. Please visit www.butlerandlloyd.com or call them on 01252 411 749 to start planning your next getaway.

Enjoy the New Forest with Sandy Balls Holiday Village Sandy Balls is a five star holiday village set in the beautiful New Forest, where you can experience a new adventure every day. In addition to the variety of on-site facilities and activities, the location adds a little bit extra, with its winding paths leading to one stunning beauty spot after another.

They offer a superb range of quality accommodation, from luxury woodland lodges and static holiday homes to Camping Pods and fully-serviced touring pitches.

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Skiing in the French Alps with Chilly Powder

By Jenny Myddleton

Maybe you’re seasoned skiers who’ve been waiting for the kids to reach the right age, or perhaps you’re novices and just as nervous as your children: whatever your experience, a family skiing holiday – done right – is surely the ultimate crowd-pleaser for all ages. Early starts (no stranger to those), exhilarating days in glorious surroundings, and plentiful food and hot chocolate galore… With Chilly Powder, who own three luxury catered chalets in the French Alps, you can ski up to your door, therefore avoiding queues for ski buses and meaning that you choose exactly when you start and when you finish your day’s skiing, according to everyone’s mood! Chilly Powder – created specifically for family ski holidays – provides a crèche and kids club, and their ski school takes children from 4 years old.

Instructors and nannies are hand-picked English speakers. In the afternoons, the kids are kept happily occupied on sledge rides, baking cakes, building snowmen or playing on the merry-go-round while you return to the slopes or put your sunglasses on and take in the views from whichever bar, restaurant or café in the pretty Alpine town of Morzine suits you best.

Cost: A week’s half board stay in Au Coin du Feu chalet starts at £1,835 for two adults and two children. Wine is included with evening meal. Ski school costs £190 a week, child care prices start at £235 per week. Flights plus car hire on top. Contact: Chilly Powder www.chillypowder.com, 020 7289 6958.

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Help with your relationships from Relate

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elate West Surrey is part of the most experienced relationship counselling service in the country.

They help people to work through their relationship difficulties and reach their own decisions about the best way forward. They can help with:

• Relationship counselling for individuals and couples.

• Family counselling

Are you arguing about money?

Christmas is a wonderful time but it can put additional stress on a relationship. If the financial struggle of Christmas or other money worries has put a strain on your relationship, then Relate West Surrey has some tips to help you.

• Treat the money conversation like a

business meeting. Approach your finances as a purely practical matter, and try to talk to each other like adults.

• Take turns to speak. It may sound obvious, but make sure that you spend half of the time really listening to what the other person is saying.

• Be honest and open about your attitude

to money – remember that not everyone values it in the same way. If your partner sees things differently to you (for instance, are they focussed on current finances, or more interested in planning for the future?), try to see it from their perspective.

• Draw up a plan together and make sure you both agree.

for families struggling to get on with one another.

Money worries can sometimes feel like you have a mountain to climb. But if you break your approach down into manageable steps, you’ll both feel confident that you can overcome them.

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• Children & Young People’s counselling for 10-18 year olds.

They have offices in Woking, Guildford and Esher and in outposts throughout West Surrey.

HOW TO CONTACT RELATE Please call 01483 602998 or email info@relatewestsurrey.org.uk to make an appointment or for further information.

Or check www.relatewestsurrey.org.uk or on Twitter and Facebook.

• Keep talking. Set time aside each week to keep each other updated about your money situation and how you’re feeling about it. Regular ‘check-ups’ can help to prevent unnecessary arguments, and will reassure each of you that the other isn’t keeping secrets. Bottling issues up and not sharing them is much more likely to result in explosive rows further down the line.

If you’re experiencing any problems with your relationship and feel you would benefit from counselling, you can make an appointment with Relate West Surrey. For more information please see http://relatewestsurrey.org.uk.

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1. Rediscover your natural skills It’s easy to undervalue something when it comes easily to you but you need to start seeing them as skills to be proud of and focus on how this can help you find your dream job.

Take a moment to think about all the activities in a typical week – whether it’s with your family, when you help at school or take part in sport – and write down all the skills you use doing them.

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Now choose five core skills you enjoy using most and would like to use in your future career. It’s crucial to identify these so you’re playing to your strengths and can enjoy work. Finally, think about how those skills can be used in different working environments – for example, can your project management skills be used to set up a consulting business helping others with big projects?

It’s now time to check out online job boards and research the type of skills employers are looking for and see if any of your newly acquired or rediscovered skills match. Remember to be creative and brainstorm ideas – the goal is to find something you would love to do using the skills you’ve identified.

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arents seeking education for their young children will quickly learn about the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the UK national curriculum framework for children from birth to age 5. Introduced in 2008 to recognise the importance of this stage of life, the programme provides a research-based framework to guide early childhood professionals in the delivery of consistent and high quality environments for all children in pre-school settings. It is required in all UK pre-schools and registered early years providers, such as, playgroups and childminders.

EYFS is developmental in approach, built around the natural way children grow and learn, commonly referred to as the ‘Characteristics of Effective Learning’.

The framework starts with the notion that the most effective learning takes place when children are engaged in authentic play and real activities through which they can make sense of the world around them by engaging, talking, thinking and interacting with other children and adults. It acknowledges and values the individuality of each child, while recognising that children need to feel safe, secure and happy in order to make friends, learn and understand the world around them.

In practical terms, this means that children will learn through play and active explorations in indoor and outdoor settings. In following their interests and feeling free to build on their natural curiosity, they will feel happy, safe and secure at school and have ‘ownership’ of their classroom.

Working individually and with others, they will develop teamwork and creative and critical thinking skills. As opposed to traditional teacherdirected activities, children will be consulted about what they are doing and interested in, which guides the adults in planning activities and themes which are motivating for them. With child initiated play, students will develop independence, curiosity, resilience and the ability to think and reflect on what they are doing.

But what about literacy and numeracy? When will my child start reading? She can already count to 100! All parents are concerned that their children will enjoy school, but they also want them to progress to the next stages of learning. The flexibility of the EYFS framework allows for all children to have their unique needs supported and to be challenged appropriately. The framework is structured to allow them to move through different stages at their own rate.

This framework also allows for the following of individual interests and learning styles, so that differentiated pathways of progress can be planned for. For instance, in one of our classrooms, we noticed there were a few reluctant boy writers – they were more interested in other types of play. But we also observed they were interested in Minecraft. We produced a variety of photos and materials on Minecraft to entice them. Very quickly, the boys relocated these materials to an area on the floor and began cutting them out and making books to take home, adding their own letters and words for the text. This proved tremendously successful

By Sarah Partridge, International School of London, Surrey in developing their skills and interest in literacy, because the available materials were built around their interest and they were able to control the activity, on their own terms.

How should parents go about finding an early childhood provider for their children?

All EYFS settings – nursery, childminder, playgroup, pre-school or early childhood schools – are inspected by the Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) or by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) which is also monitored

by OFSTED according to the guidelines set out by the EYFS. The most current reports for each setting can be found at http://reports.ofsted.gov. uk. It should be borne in mind, however, that an OFSTED report is a ‘snapshot’ and cannot give a full picture of an EYFS setting.

Parents should visit the provider to see it in operation. When doing so, the following are some useful questions to ask yourself in assessing whether this is the right environment for your child: • How do the adults engage with the children?

• How do the adults follow and build on the children’s interests?

• Are the children active and busy or rigidly controlled and directed?

• Is there a range of varied and stimulating resources readily accessible to the children?

• Does it feel like a safe and secure environment?

What should parents look for?

A nurturing early years environment will have a good ratio of adults to children. The classroom itself should have different interest areas with a wide variety of activities for exploration and with the outdoors play area readily accessible. There should be a continuous happy burble of activity.

Watch how the adults engage. They should stand back and allow the children time to explore, knowing when to intervene, yet remain in the background to provide support and scaffolding for developing the child’s ideas.

Families for whom English is not the first language will also need additional settling-in support around language issues. Whilst young children pick up languages quickly, research shows that the best way to learn a new language is on the strong foundation of the mother tongue.

There are many factors to consider in finding the right setting for your child and at times the decision making process may seem overwhelming.

Given this, possibly the most important piece of advice to bear in mind is: if in doubt, ask. You can never have too much information and, moreover, a friendly, informative and enthusiastic answer from an Early Years practitioner will tell you a lot about the people working in that setting and bodes well for any future partnership with them.

Sarah Partridge is an Early Childhood teacher and the Early Childhood Leader for Learning at the International School of London (ISL) Surrey, based in Woking. ISL Surrey is an IB World school offering French or Spanish for beginners from age 3, plus mother tongue learning integrated into the International Primary Curriculum.

Nurseries The Benefits of a Nursery

By Nigel Rolfe, Cherry Childcare

Children’s Day nurseries initially came about to help working parents to continue with their careers in the confidence their child is being well cared for. Over the years there have been many changes to the expectations of nurseries expanding their role from simply one of great carers to educators with the introduction of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Parents/Carers enjoy many advantages in using nursery care.

We know from our own research parents/carers are looking for four core goals for their child. Whilst the importance varies child by child the goals themselves remained consistent with all feedback. They are:

Improving a child’s social skills & confidence A nursery is a community of young people supported by well trained Nursery Nurses. Children learn about boundaries, interaction with others and managing behaviour.

Education One of the benefits of nursery care is your child is following a curriculum that gives them a great start ready for when they start primary school.

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We have seen a shift in the pattern of care over the years. When we first started in childcare 22 years ago it was common for children to require full time care. As time has past we have seen the extension of maternity leave and greater return to work flexibility from employers. All of this has changed parents/carers needs and we now see care typically over 3 or 4 days per week. The Government recognising this has proposed 30 hours of funded care for working parents making returning to work financially more advantageous.

So how much care is best for your child? Our experience has shown children who regularly attend nursery for 3 days or more are better settled and fully benefit from everything a nursery has to offer. Separation is often one of the first major challenges as parents we have to face but this change is overcome with regular routines in place and clear boundaries set. As a simple rule of thumb the more frequently a child attends the easier it is to get them used to the routines and understand the boundaries. All of this helps with the achievement of development goals and in managing behaviour as children grow to understand the world around them.

Fun is an essential ingredient at Pennypot Day Nursery and Preschool where the care and education opportunities for each and every child are as extraordinary as the staff who provide them.

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Positive Steps Nurseries

Little Lanes Montessori Preschool

Positive Steps Nurseries in West Byfleet and Guildford are caring and secure environments where children enjoy the friendship of others, have a happy and rewarding time reaching their full potential through praise and encouragement through highly trained staff and excellent quality facilities. They aim to inspire a child’s imagination in surroundings that promote the importance of learning. Positive Steps highly believe in excellence and high standards to enable your child to do their very best. Cross Lanes, Guildford 01483 569112 Parvis Road, West Byfleet 01932 347061.

Little Lanes is a Montessori Pre-School in Farncombe offering morning and afternoon sessions for 2-5 year olds. Their aim is to provide an environment inside and outside where children are able to succeed by learning with quality materials which are suitable for their developmental stages. They benefit from a beautifully equipped premises with a large garden.

They offer EYFE and FEET funding and they also accept childcare vouchers. For more information call 01483 351754 or email manager@littlelanes. co.uk or visit www.littlelanes.co.uk.

Bright Horizons

At Bright Horizons Nurseries and Preschools they are committed to providing world class care and education delivered by a world class workforce. All of their nurseries provide the best possible facilities and resources to enable all children to maximise their full potential. They have nurseries and preschools located throughout Surrey West which could benefit you and your little one.

For more information please call them on 0370 2188615 or visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

Cherry Childcare

2015 was another great year for Cherry Childcare. In their 23rd year as a leading family owned child care provider with nurseries in Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire they now have 5 Ofsted rated “Outstanding” nurseries. Owner, Nigel Rolfe says “As we start 2016 we have a number of initiatives in place making us the leading child care provider for working parents in the catchment areas for our nurseries”. For more details visit www.cherrychildcare.co.uk.

Penny Pot Day Nursery, Chobham

Fun is an essential ingredient at this Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ day nursery where the care and education opportunities are as ‘extraordinary’ as the staff who provide them. At Pennypot innovative ‘learning through play’ programmes, state of the art equipment and toys and imaginative, age-appropriate spaces, inside and out, ensure children of all ages are happy, confident and expertly prepared for mainstream schooling.

Part of the award-winning, employee-owned Childbase Partnership rated ‘Extraordinary’ by Best Companies in 2015.

Child’s Play Pre-School

A warm, caring and friendly pre-school based in the United Reformed Church Hall in Central Guildford.

Open 8.30am to 2.45pm. Light, bright and spacious hall; outdoor area and twice weekly Forest School sessions. Children accepted from around the age of two and a half until school age.

Contact info@childsplaypreschool.co.uk or 07510 254313 or visit www.childsplaypreschool.co.uk.

Wharf Nursery School and Children’s Centre

“Where care and education go hand in hand”. This purpose-built nursery school in the centre of Godalming provides excellent facilities for 2 to 4 yearolds, including spacious classrooms, a fun-filled garden, sensory room and soft play area. The highly qualified and experienced staff ensure that each child achieves their potential in a safe, happy and stimulating environment. As a Children’s Centre, they also provide drop-in play sessions, courses, outreach support, and a home-visiting service for families from their Outreach Site in Eashing. Tel. 01483 415220 Email: office@wharf.surrey.sch.uk www.wharf.surrey.sch.uk

Nurseries at Independent Schools Amesbury School

Amesbury offers excellent care for pre-school children in its spacious purpose built facility shared with Reception classes for seamless transition. Its Early Years is fully integrated within the school sharing facilities and receiving speciality teaching in French, music, short tennis and P.E. Children benefit from small class sizes, higher than normal adult/child ratio and continuity of care with a long standing team. Pre-Nursery and Nursery operate 47 weeks of the year with Breakfast Club, After School Care and Holiday Care offered. For more information contact l.wright@amesburyschool.co.uk.

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They have access to the very best quality teaching staff for physical development and creative learning and make use of the top quality facilities and 9½ acres of woodland. www.longacreschool.co.uk

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The Ivies Nursery is a fun and vibrant setting where playing is taken seriously!

Their team is highly trained, experienced and provide a caring environment where children develop a positive approach to learning.

In a purpose built facility, children enjoy a range of specialist activities such as Forest School, Swimming, Ballet, Little Linguists and Crafty Chefs, at the school where they are based. Please contact them on 01428 643734 or find them on Facebook.

Haslemere Preparatory School Nursery offers girls and boys the very best start on their individual journey of learning and discovery. The children get the opportunity to experience many of the specialist classes held in the school classrooms including Outdoor Education, ICT, Cookery and French.

The nursery has a large outdoor play area, garden and woodland trail. And being part of the school, it benefits from all its’ resources including the minibuses for fun trips and activities too. Telephone: 01428 642350 www.haslemereprep.co.uk.

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A Co-educational Nursery for 3-5 year olds, with tuition in French, Music, Dancing and Swimming. And now with its very own Forest School, “Court Rangers”, where, through hands on learning in this natural environment, the children learn to take care of themselves, others and our precious environment. Court Rangers uses natural resources to stimulate the children’s imagination, enabling them to become creative, confident independent learners.

Farlington School has a thriving Nursery and Pre-prep School Department. Early school days that are happy and secure provide a sound basis for learning and for life.

The ethos of the Nursery is centred on the individual. Your daughter’s talents, her rate of development, her strengths and her weaknesses are all unique to her and the team of experienced staff will ensure that she reaches her full potential in all areas of school life. www.farlingtonschool.net.

Brookham nursery provides a warm, secure and stimulating environment where children can play happily and develop and learn at their own pace. The nursery is part of Brookham Pre-Prep School in Liphook and as such children quickly feel part of the school, meaning the transition into Reception is a natural and easy progression. The nursery benefits from access to the school’s resources and first class facilities with children enjoying weekly swimming, music and Spanish lessons, as well as sessions at Forest School. 01428 722005 www.highfieldandbrookham.co.uk.

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Au Pairs An Au Pairfect solution?

By Natasha Jourdain of Jourdains

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What does and au pair do?

Au Pairs are young people from other countries (some agencies place Au Pairs from outside of the EU) who like caring for children and who want to come to the UK to experience our culture and improve their English. Most of them are between the ages of 19 and 25 and they have varied levels of childcare experience. They come to a family and help out with childcare, light housework and things like walking the family dog. In exchange the host family will provide them with a comfortable room and all their food plus some pocket money each week. The average au pair will help their family for 25 hours a week plus 2 nights babysitting for approximately £80-£90 pocket money. Au Pairs can have sole charge of children over the age of two or can also help a Mum with younger children (and be another pair of hands!). The family will include the Au Pair in many of their activities and support them in their quest to learn English. Most Au Pairs will enrol in a local college to study English and will quickly make friends with other Au Pairs in the area.

Long term Au Pairs tend to apply to come in August/September for 6 – 12 months. You can also get an Au Pair to start at other times but there may not be as many applicants to

So you see from the above information that having an Au Pair can be a very flexible and affordable form of help for a busy family. It’s very important however to acknowledge that this a two way street and that you will need to invest in each new Au Pair that comes to your family. These girls and boys are all individuals with different skills and qualities. They are not nannies and will often need guidance and support to help them adjust to their role with your family. Of course they will also want to be made welcome and supported by you all.

Having the right expectations will make sure the Au Pair experience will not only be a great help to your family in a practical sense it will also be very rewarding to help a young person in their personal development.

Despite the rise of the internet it’s highly recommended that you use a BAPAA approved agency to help you source an Au Pair. A good agency will guide you through the process from start to finish and help find someone right for YOUR FAMILY! The candidates coming through bona fide agencies are committed and have been prepared for the role of Au Pair. They know what will be expected of them. Similarly they know that families with a UK agency will also be properly prepared and have their expectations in the right place. Agencies fees range from £350£600 for each placement.

In short an Au pair can really enrich the life of a family who don’t often have much time for relaxing together. She or he will also form a really good bond with the children and open their eyes to a different culture.

Jourdains is a Surrey based Au Pair and Nanny Agency placing Au Pairs all over the UK. Natasha and her team are very experienced and will happily give friendly and honest advice on how having an Au Pair could work for your family. You can call them on 01252 723479.

Local Nanny and Au Pair Agencies Jourdains

Jourdains is a top quality and friendly Nanny and Au Pair agency based in Surrey. They are a Bapaa member and you will find them in the Good Care Guide. Owner Natasha says “We offer families a very personal and involved service which is why our clients come back to us and recommend us”.

They place Au Pairs nationwide and Nannies in Surrey and Hampshire. The team is multi lingual and their professionalism is based on personal experience.

Local Au Pair Agencies Larah Au Pairs

Larah Au Pairs is an established agency since 1992 based in Woking supplying Au Pairs and live in Mothers helps. They offer a friendly bespoke service aiming to fulfil their clients personal needs.

All potential applicants are vetted by appropriate police checks and references supported with a back up service. Their mothers helps and Au Pairs help with childcare and light household duties plus 2 evenings babysitting a week. Working hours range from 25-40 depending on families requirements. Please contact Nicola on Tel: 01932 341704 or E-mail: larahaupairs@ ntlworld.com. www.larahaupairs.co.uk.

Surrey Au Pair Agency

The Surrey Au Pair Agency is a friendly, dynamic specialist recruitment agency, based in Guildford.

They introduce au-pairs to families across Surrey, the neighbouring counties, as well as the rest of UK. The Agency is run by Mary Gosling, who, as a former au-pair/mother’s help, experienced first hand that every family is unique, every family has got different needs and services have to be tailored accordingly. With years in the industry, Mary has got to know the European au-pair community and built valuable relationships with agencies across the globe. www.surreyaupairagency.co.uk.

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What is the role of a Nanny?

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Independent Schools Independent School Open Days

Please contact a school to see if you need to register for their open day event.

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Aldro School, Shackleford 01483 409020

Sat 5 March 11am-12.30pm.

Boys 7-13 years.

Alton Convent School 01420 82070

Fri 26 Feb 9.30am-12pm.

Mixed 6 mths-11 yrs, Girls 11-18 yrs.

Amesbury School, Hindhead 01428 604322

Thurs 4 Feb 10am-12pm.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Barfield School, Runfold, Farnham 01252 782271

Sat 14 May 9.30am.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Barrow Hills School, Witley 01428 683639 Mixed 2-13 years

Thurs 25 Feb & Mon 29 Feb Fri 22 April & Tues 26 April Fri 17 June.

Belmont Preparatory School Holmbury St Mary 01306 730852

Fri 12 Feb 10.15am.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Coworth Flexlands School Chobham 01276 855707

Please contact the school Boys 3-7 years, Girls 3-11 years.

Cranleigh Prep School Cranleigh 01483 542051

Sat 27 Feb 9.45am-12pm.

Mixed 7-13 years.

Cranmore School West Horsley 01483 280340

Fri 4 March, Sat 5 March.

Taster afternoon for Reception 2016 entry: 29 Jan 1.30-3pm.

Mixed 2 ½ - 13 years.

Duke of Kent School, Ewhurst 01483 277313

Please contact the school.

Mixed 3-16 years.

Edgeborough, Frensham 01252 792495

Manor House School, Bookham Tues 9 Feb. 01372 457077 Girls 2-16 years.

Moon Hall School, Holmbury St Mary 01306 731464

Please contact the school.

Specialist school for dyslexic children.

Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick 01403 822391

Sat 5 & Tues 8 March.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Ripley Court, Ripley 01483 225217

Please contact the school.

Mixed 3-13 years.

The Royal School Haslemere/Hindhead 01428 603052

Jnr School: Fri 12 Feb at the Hindhead site. Girls 6 wks-18 yrs, Boys 6 wks-11 years.

Rydes Hill School, Guildford 01483 563160

Fri 5 Feb 10am-12pm.

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

St Andrews School, Horsell 01483 760943

Fri 11 March 9-11am.

Mixed 3-13 years.

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

Prep School: Fri 5 Feb, Tues 1 March, Thurs 28 April (reception entry only), Fri 10 June.

St Edmund’s School, Hindhead 01428 609875

Sat 6 Feb 10am-12pm.

Mixed 2-16 years.

St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551

Thurs 25 Feb 10.30-11.30am.

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

St Ives School, Haslemere 01428 643734

Fri 5 Feb & Sat 6 Feb , Fri 22 & Sat 23 April 9.30am-12pm.

Girls 2-11 years, Boys 2-4 years.

Please contact the school.

Mixed 2-13 years.

St Nicholas’ School, Fleet 01252 850121

Sat 5 March 10am-1pm.

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

Frensham Heights, Rowledge 01252 792561

Thurs 25 Feb 9.30am.

Mixed 3-18 years.

St Teresa’s Effingham 01372 452 037

Fri 6 May 10am-12.30pm.

Girls 2-18 years.

Farlington School, Horsham 01403 254967

Tues 26 Jan 9.15am.

Boys 3-4 years, Girls 3-18 years.

Tormead School, Guildford 01483 796040 Girls 4-18 yrs.

Jnr School: Tues 1 March 9.15am.

Senior School: Wed 2 March 9am.

Glenesk School, E Horsley 01483 282329

Thurs 11 Feb 10am.

Mixed 2-7 years.

Greenfield School, Woking 01483 772525

Please contact the school.

Mixed 3-11 years.

Guildford High School, Guildford 01483 543853 Girls 4-18 years.

Junior School: Thurs 28 Jan, Tues 1 March 10am.

Senior School: Tues 2 Feb, Tues 8 March.

Halstead Prep School, Woking 01483 772682

Sat 7 March 10am.

Girls 3-11 years.

Haslemere Prep School, Haslemere 01428 642350

Sat 6 Feb 10am-1pm.

Boys from the term they turn 3-13 years, Girls from the term they turn 3 up to 4 yrs.

Highfield and Brookham School, Liphook 01428 728000 Mixed 3-13 years.

Brookham (ages 3-7) Fri 5 Feb 9.30-11.30am.

Highfield Prep School (ages 8-13) Sat 6 Feb 9.30am-12pm.

Hoe Bridge School, Woking 01483 760018

Tues 1 March 9.15am for 9.30am start. Mixed 2 ½-13 years.

International School of London Woking 01483 750409 admissions@islsurrey.org

Every day is an open day at ISL Surrey. Booking essential.

Mixed 2-18 years.

King Edward’s Witley 01428 686700

Sat 6 Feb, Thurs 10 March, Thurs 21 April, Sat 14 May, Thurs 23 June Mixed 11-18 Day and Boarding

Lanesborough School, Guildford 01483 880650

Please contact the school.

Boys 3-13 years.

Longacre School Shamley Green 01483 893225

Early Years: Wed 20 Jan 9.30am-12pm.

Whole School: Tues 9 Feb. Mixed 2 ½-11 years.

Lyndhurst School, Camberley 01276 22895

Sat 5 March 10am-12pm.

Mixed 3-11 years.

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Creating Confident Children

By Liat Hughes-Joshi

Confidence is just as important in life – if not more so - than that brace of A grades. It’s vital to emotional wellbeing and something most of us hope our kids will develop.

But how can we instil this feeling, particularly if it doesn’t come naturally to them?

Accept your child’s starting point

Educating for Confidence from Nursery to Sixth Form

Not all of us are confident by nature (life would be boring that way…) and whilst we can encourage self-belief, transforming a shy child into the ‘life and soul of the party’, is rarely realistic.

Accept your child’s personality and ‘starting point’; it might be different to yours, or others’, and that’s absolutely fine.

Don’t force things Your child needs to trust you when taking on new experiences and forcing them into something they’re very uncomfortable with damages that trust.

Instead, take small steps to encourage confidence

Find opportunities to stretch just a bit beyond what your son or daughter is happy doing at any one time.

Work out what their fear is Pin down their concerns – perhaps it’s that they’ll make a fool of themselves, won’t be able to find you at the end of the party or won’t be understood.

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Address their concern and provide reassurance that they will be okay, that what others think doesn’t really matter and that you’re there for them.

Keep praise special Keep praise for when it’s truly warranted and focus on effort rather than just results. This way, when they do achieve something amazing, your comments will have more impact.

Find their forte If your child doesn’t do so well at school, this can erode their self-esteem.

Seek opportunities for them to try activities out of school and highlight positive personality traits, such as being especially kind or a good organiser.

Step back sometimes and let them ‘have a go’ Children benefit from finding their own solutions, doing things their way sometimes and taking sensible risks. Guide and advise but try not to jump in and take over too quickly.

At Farlington we educate for confidence; our girls are happy, successful individuals.

To arrange a personal visit at a mutually convenient time, please contact our Registrar on 01403 282 573.

www.farlingtonschool.net Independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18 with a co-educational Nursery

Farlington School | Horsham | West Sussex | RH12 3PN

Liat Hughes Joshi is a parenting journalist and the author of four books including 'New Old-fashioned Parenting' and 'How to Unplug Your Child' (both published by Summersdale) and Raising Children: The Primary Years (Pearson).

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Free Gymboree Music Class East Horsley Village Hall Kingston Avenue, East Horsley, Gymboree Horsley are launching fun, energetic, educational music classes from January and they have a free session today. Please pre-book on 07443 568 347 or horsley@ gymboree-uk.com. These rhythmic music classes from around the world introduce children to different sounds and beats helping to build their memories. For babies 4-14 months and toddlers 14-36 months.

Painting for Under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 11-11.45am. Please pre-book. For under 5s with an adult. £3 per child, accompanying adult free.

Museum Monkeys Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Singing, stories and crafts for under 5s with an adult. 9.30-11am.

Please book. £5 per child, siblings £2.50 (siblings under 1 are free).

Street Dance Free Taster Charterhouse Club Duke’s Drive, Godalming 6.30pm for ages 10-16. Free, but please book: info@synergydance.co.uk.

No Place Like Home Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 See the amazing dolls’ house, listen to a story and make your own collage of a house. For under 5s with an adult. No booking needed.

10.30-11.30am. Adult £1, child £2.

Saturday 9 January Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton 01483 810235 Discover! Tours - Incredible Animals 2-3pm. For ages 4-10 with an adult. No booking needed. Join a guide to explore the collections and site. Go on an adventure to find the animals hidden within the artworks, create puppets and work with performers to create your own wild performance. Free with adult admission.

Watts Academy Workshop: Drawing Portraits 10.30am-1pm for 12-14 years and 2-4.30pm for 1518 years. £7.50. Please pre-book.

15 Minutes of Fun Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Free drop-in family craft activities - Stained glass windows.

1.30-3.30pm. No booking needed.

Geology Rocks!

Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Find out about the rock cycle through chocolate, visit the Geology exhibition and get up close to rocks and minerals. For 5-11 years. Booking advised. 10.3012pm. Mem £5, non-mem £7.

Monday 11 January Free Gymboree Music Class The Spike Warren Road, Guildford, GU1 3JH Gymboree Horsley are launching fun, energetic, educational music classes from January 2016 and they have a free session today. For 4-14 months and 14-36 months old. Please pre-book on 07443 568 347 or horsley@gymboree-uk.com.

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Butterflies in the Glasshouse RHS Garden Wisley

Sat 16 Jan - Sun 6 March Butterflies in the Glasshouse RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Hundreds of exotic butterflies will be released into the Glasshouse, bringing a vibrant swathe of colour and life to warm the cold start to the year. Be amazed by the many colours and sizes of butterflies and learn all about them. New for 2016 is The Butterfly Box - through four exciting zones, learn about each stage of the life cycle of the butterfly. Booking recommended at rhs.org.uk/wisleybutterflies. On the opening weekend (16-17 Jan) there will be face painting (small charge applies) and free willow weaving workshops for younger visitors (10.30am-12.30pm and 1-3.30pm). During half term (13-21 Feb) there will be family activities every day (free with garden entry).

Aliens Love Underpants Adventure Morning Guide Headquarters Nightingale Rd, Guildford Games, dance, drama and arts and crafts.

For under 5s with an adult, siblings welcome. 10-11.30am. £6.50-£10.

Siblings half price. Places must be pre booked on actoneadventures. co.uk, joanne@actoneadventures. co.uk or call 07956 182 488.

Friday 22 January Space Explorers Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Learn all about the wonders of space, listen to a story and even create your very own universe! For under 5s with an adult. No booking needed. 1.30-2.30pm. Adult £1, child £2.

Thursday 28 January Owl and the Pussycat Adventure Morning United Reform Church Farnham South Street, Farnham Games, dance, drama and arts and crafts.

For under 5s with an adult but siblings welcome. 10-11.30am. £6.50-£10. Siblings half price.

Places must be pre booked on actoneadventures.co.uk, email joanne@actoneadventures.co.uk or call 07956 182 488.

Saturday 30 January Family Drop-in Event Big Garden Bird Watch Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Have fun making bird cakes, doing crafts and discovering the birds in both the Museum grounds and galleries. No booking needed. 11am4pm. Free, donations welcome.

Tuesday 2 February Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox See listing on 19 Jan.

Wednesday 3 February Mini-Make! Drawing Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, 01483 810235 10-11am. For ages 2-5 with an adult. See lots of different drawings before exploring a whole range of materials to create a giant collaborative drawing. Please prebook. £4, concessions £3.

Friday 5 February Fascinating Fossils Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 For under 5s with an adult. No booking needed. 10.30-11.30am.

Adult £1, child £2.

Museum Monkeys, Chertsey Museum See listing on 15 January.

Tuesday 19 January Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Stories and hands-on creative fun. For under 5s with an adult. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at Reception from 10.30am on the day. 1111.40am. Suggested donation £2.

Toddler Day The Look Out Discovery Centre Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell 01344 354400 Extra activities for toddlers from 10am-4pm including art and craft activities, story-telling and face or hand painting. Winter magic theme. £6.80 per parent and toddler, and £1.55 for each additional toddler (up to a max of 3).

Wednesday 20 January Toddler Day The Look Out Discovery Centre See listing on 19 January.

Create Something Special For valentines day

Activities Pottery Painting Decoupage and other crafts.

Open 7 days a week & Thursday evenings.

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Saturday 13 February

Gong Hey Fat Choy Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Explore the traditional art of paper cutting and make some decorations. For 5-11 years. Booking advised.

10.30-12pm. Mem £5, non-mem £7.

Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 810235 Discover! Tours - Precious Objects 2-3pm.

Recommended for ages 4-10yrs with an adult. No booking needed. Join one of the guides to explore the collections and site through interactive activities, games and storytelling. Become a conservator for the afternoon. Look at some of the ceramics in the collection before running experiments to try to fix the objects! Free with adult admission.

Printed Tote Bags Workshop 10.30am-4pm. £16. For ages 11-16yrs. Join professional artists and designers to learn creative skills and pick

15 Minutes of Fun, Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Free drop-in family craft activities - concertina bugs. 1.30-3.30pm.

Song of the Sea (PG), Cranleigh Arts Centre 1 High St, Cranleigh 01483 278000 This film takes inspiration from the mythological Selkies of Irish folklore. 11am. Adult £7.50, 16 and under £5.

Tuesday 9 February

Sat 13 – Sun 21 February The Secret Lives of Insects RHS Garden Wisley Woking Discover the secrets of the butterfly and other insects. Family activities every day (included in admission). Please check www.rhs. org.uk/gardens/wisley for details. Butterflies in the Glasshouse will also be on, booking advised at rhs.org.uk/wisleybutterflies.

Fed up of being told they’re too young?

Guess How Much I Love You Valentines Adventure, Godalming United Church Bridge Road, Godalming 10-11.30am. Games, dance, drama and arts and crafts. For under 5s with an adult, siblings welcome. £6.50-£10.

Siblings half price. Places must be pre booked on actoneadventures.co.uk, email joanne@ actoneadventures.co.uk or call 07956 182 488.

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Pancake Races, Guildford High Street Guildford Lots of pancake races to enjoy, plus lots of pancakes to eat! First race 11am.

Toddler Tuesdays - Be My Valentine Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 10.30am-12pm.

Free drop-in craft session for under 5s with an adult.

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Sat 13 – Sun 21 Feb CONT. Half Term at Bocketts Farm Young St, Leatherhead 01372 363764 Enjoy a great day out on the farm with the start of the Spring lambing.

There are up to 90 lambs due from Feb 12th - you may even see one being born! Birds of Prey will also be at the farm Monday-Friday where you can meet them up close and watch the flying demonstrations twice daily, along with the Pony Parlour, which will be open for pony grooming sessions. What’s more, there is a full programme of fun farm activities including pony rides, tractor rides, animal handling and pig racing. Outdoors, enjoy the jumping pillows, pedal go karts and play trails. Plus the large indoor area with a giant heated playbarn, trampolines, ride-on tractors and a coffee shop means you can have a great day out whatever the weather!

February Half Term Trail Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham, 01372 452048 10am3.30pm. Secret Life of Dogs. A fun family trail. Uncover the hidden secrets of Mrs. Greville’s beloved pets. Admission + £2 per trail.

Monday 15 February Animation Nation: Stop Motion Masterclass, G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701797 Stop-motion animation workshop from Animation Nation... working in groups and using Apple MacBooks, stop-motion software, cameras, lights, tripods, backgrounds, modelling clay and lots of imagination you will create an animated film complete with titles, credits and music. For ages 12-17.

10am-4pm. £35. Please pre-book.

Bouncy Castle Fun Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 443322 For walkers - 4 years. 9.30am10.30am. £3. Please pre-book.

Boogie Babies Workshop The Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Boogie fun for under 5s. Please pre-book. 10.30am-11.15am. £4.50.

Amazing Art Afternoon The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Hands-on art for all the family!

Make something amazing in just 45 minutes. For ages 3+. Free, but please pre-book. 1pm, 2pm & 3pm.

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Club 3-5 Valentine’s Special The Boileroom 13 Stoke Fields, Guildford GU1 4LS Join Come Along Too & Act One Adventures for a special Valentine’s Day edition of Club 3-5, Come Along Too’s afternoon toddler group with a difference. Featuring minidisco, party entertainment cookie & cupcake decorating and light tea, it’s a sweet start to the Feb half term. £16 per child, £3 adults, under-1’s FREE (family & friends ticket 2 kids + 2 adults £35). To book tickets visit www.comealongtoo.com.

Suitable for up to 7 years. 3-5pm.

Mini Sketchbooks Workshop Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Make and fill your own mini sketchbook with drawings, hand stamped messages and secret compartments. Draw with inks, paints, tape and collage, simple printing and more. All materials provided, but do bring an apron!

For ages 8–11. Please pre-book.

10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm. £18.

One Day Musical Theatre Workshop, The Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Join Hannah and Hayley for a fun filled One Day Musical Theatre Workshop! Children will be singing, dancing, acting and of course making new friends along the way. For ages 5 - 11 years. Please pre-book.

10am-4.30pm. £30.

Play in a Day Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Millbrook, Guildford 01483 44 00 00 The Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre’s Workshop for ages 7-12. Please pre-book. £50 per day or £90 for two days (workshop also runs on Tues 16 Feb). 10am-4pm.

Play in a Day, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Mon 15 - Fri 19 February Half Term Activities Brooklands Museum Brooklands Rd, Weybridge 01932 857381 Vintage style car rides 11am-1pm and 2-3.30pm (subject to weather). Look out for Bertie the Brooklands Bear, pick up a trail for children up to 12 years old or try out the family workshop ‘Propeller Investigators’.

Mon 15 - Sat 20 Feb The Electric Theatre Family Festival Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Enjoy the return of the twice-yearly Family Festival! From free arts and crafts, storytelling, hilarious family shows, and classic family films, there’s something for everyone all week, whether you’re 3 or 103!

Events are listed in the What’s on Section and Theatre section of this issue or visit www.guildford.gov.uk/ electrictheatre.

Tuesday 16 February Clay Birds of Paradise The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Make a colourful bird out of airdrying clay. Dress for mess! Under 8s must be with an adult. Please pre-book. 1-2.30pm (4-7 year olds), 3-4.30pm (8-11 year olds). £6.50.

Roller Skating Fun Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 443322 For all ages. 1.15-3.15pm or 2-3.30pm. £10.30 per session.

Please pre-book.

Design and Sew Your Own Hand Stitched Picture Workshop Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Have fun learning sewing and embroidery stitches whilst creating your own hand stitched fabric picture. Add details with buttons and fabrics. For ages 7–12. Please pre-book and state age of child when booking. 10am-12.30pm. £18.

Shoe Box Puppet Theatres Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Craft activity for 5-12 yrs (5 yr olds must be with an adult).

11am -12.30pm or 2-3.30pm. £4.50 per child. Please pre-book.

Drama Skills and Games Workshop Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Millbrook, Guildford 01483 440000 Workshop for ages 7-12. Please pre-book. £50 per day or £90 for two days (workshop also runs on Mon 15 Feb). 10am-4pm.

Happy Hour (Early Bird Special) Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 443322 9.30am-11am. One hour of bowling for up to 6 people, including shoe hire for £25. Booking advised.

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Earth Hour Lantern Making Workshops The Living Planet Centre Brewery Rd, Woking 01483 426444 Get ready for the world’s biggest celebration of our amazing planet!

Watch a short Earth Hour film, then create a colourful animalthemed lantern ready for when you switch off your lights for an hour on Saturday 19 March. For ages 4+. Workshops at 10am, 10.45am and 11.30am. Please pre-book on www.wwf.org.uk/about_wwf/the_ living_planet_centre2/what_s_on/.

Suggested donation £3.

Children’s Sweet Tree Workshop Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Make a beautiful sweet tree to take home. All materials provided. For ages 4+. Please pre-book. 1.302.30pm and 3-4pm £15.

Fun Photo Mobile Workshop Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Make pictures appear magically in the Malting’s darkroom! Angela Walker will show you how to arrange natural materials or objects on photographic paper, and transform this in to a permanent image or photogram. Use your photograms to create a fab photo mobile to hang in your room. No camera required, all materials provided. For ages 7–11. Please prebook. 10am-12pm & 2-4pm. £10.

The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Incredible Experiments Interactive science workshops learning all about the weird and wonderful world we live in. For ages 4+ (children under 6 must be with an adult, adult is free). Please pre-book. 10am-11.30am: Changing States - explore structures of solids, liquids and gases by experimenting with water, dry-ice, chocolate & even making ice-cream! 12.30-2pm: Chemical & Physical Reactions investigate how different materials can transform from one thing into another, experimenting with making messy slime & quicksand! 2:30 4pm: Eco-Electricity - investigate the amazing power of electricity by experimenting with making batteries from fruit, and looking at how solar panels and generators power machines! £6.50 per child or 3 sessions for £15.

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Junior Jhoom! workshops combine Indian classical and folk dance, storytelling and aerobic fitness set to catchy Bollywood/Indian music.

Fun, safe, and cultural-expressive dance for both boys and girls to enjoy! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult, adults can join in too if you wish! Please prebook. 10.30-11am for ages 2-5 yrs, 11.15am-12pm for ages 6+. £2 per child, adults free.

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What’s On Diary Tuesday 16 Feb CONT. Magic with Matt, G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 Matt teaches juggling, balloon modelling, card magic, balancing, cigar box tricks, diabolo, plate spinning, mini-illusions, magic with coins, escapology stunts and much, much more… For ages 7-12. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £30.

Meet The Romans Guildford Museum Castle Arch, Guildford GU1 3SX Learn about the Romans. Listen to the stories of that great empire and touch the items the Romans made and used 2000 years ago. Dress up as an ancient Roman and make your own wax writing tablet. Please book on 01483 44751. For ages 6+.

11am-1pm. £3 per child.

Minibeast Mayhem Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Find out all about some of these fascinating and beautiful creatures and then do an art or craft activity. Family drop-in for ages 5-11yrs. No booking needed. 11am3pm. Mem £2, non-mem £4.

Sing-a-Long-a-Frozen, G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 2pm. A full screening of Disney’s FROZEN with lyrics on screen to help you sing along with Anna and Elsa during the film. Introduced by a live host who will show you how to use your free prop bag. For age 5+. Adult £15.50, child £10.50+ £2 booking fee per ticket, capped at 6 per order. Family tickets available.

Wild Tots Newlands Corner Visitor Centre Shere Rd, Guildford GU4 8SE www.surreywildlifetrust.org Play games, hunt mini-beasts and be creative with wood. For ages 2-6 with an adult. Booking essential on 07968 832509. 10am-12pm or 1.30-3.30pm. Adult free, £10 per child.

Tues 16 - Sat 20 February Super Sports - Free Drop-in Half Term Activities!

Surrey History Centre 130 Goldsworth Rd, Woking GU21 6ND 01483 518737 Enjoy fun crafts like making your own racing car, designing your own team kit, creating a horse ready for the Derby and making your own winners medal, plus more! Free, no booking needed. Open on Tuesdays 9.30am5pm, Wednesdays 10.15am-5pm, Thursdays 9.30am-5pm, Fridays 9.30am-5pm, Saturdays 9.30am4pm, Sundays and Mondays Closed. Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising their children. Free parking on site.

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Wednesday 17 February Princess & Pirate School The Cross Barn Odiham Lots of fun and games run by one of your favourite princesses. Ages 3-7 yrs. 2-3.30pm. £9.95. Please pre-book on www. mylittleprincessparties.co.uk/shop.

KIDS@thewellington Club The Wellington Shopping Centre Victoria Rd, Aldershot Join the free club for activities every Wednesday of the school holidays for kids aged 3-10 years. Children can be entertained by watching special shows or taking part in activities.

Please note that children must be supervised at all times. Don’t forget to visit the website and FB for up to date offers, promos and all event details! Show your membership card to participating retailers to receive your exclusive offers! Sign up online at www.ourkidsclub.co.uk.

Make! Crafty Creatures Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, 01483 810235 Be one of the first to visit Watts Studios and see art with creatures and animals designed by Mary Watts. Make sketches and head back to the studio to make the animals come to life in sculpture with artist Anna Hennings. Please pre-book. For ages 5+ with an adult. 11am-1pm or 2-4pm. £7.50/£6.50 concessions.

PAG Carnival The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 A family day of fun for special needs children/young people and their families, organised by PAG (Parents Action Group). Get crafty making carnival masks, join in with fantastic dance and music sessions, plus enjoy a relaxing session with complimentary therapists. Children remain the responsibility of their accompanying adults. Please bring a packed lunch with you. For more information please contact Ann on 01252 837112. 10.30am-3.30pm. £5 Wild Play, Pucks Oak Barn The Street, Compton GU3 1EG Woodland crafts, den building, toasting marshmallows and fire lighting along with traditional games are all part of this wild day out! For ages 7-10. Booking essential on 07968 832509 or email outdoorlearning@surreywt. org.uk. Organised by Surrey Wildlife Trust. 10am-3.30pm. Child £15.

Owl and The Pussycat Workshop The Electric Theatre Onslow Street, Guildford 01483 444789 Owl And The Pussycat themed workshop featuring everyone’s favourite shrink art plastic! There will be lots of arts and crafts to make and take home and grown up helpers are free!

The afternoon workshop will be the same as the morning but specially adapted for those requiring additional support. Suitable for ages 3+. Please pre-book. 10am-12pm and 1.30-3.30pm. £5.50.

Play in a Day Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Millbrook, Guildford, 01483 44 00 00 The Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre’s Workshop for ages 12+. Please pre-book. £50 per day or £90 for two days (workshop also runs on Fri 19 Feb). 10am-4pm.

Wed 17 - Thurs 18 Feb Creative Orchestra, G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 Taking ‘Fantastic Food’ as inspiration, young musicians will spend two days with professional conductor and workshop leader Patrick Bailey, musicians from Southern Pro Musica and Surrey Music Hub to create and perform a brandnew piece of music from scratch!

It is not essential to read musical notation to join. Any instrument and musical background welcome. Any standard (approximate guideline grades 1-4). Participants need to have their own instrument. For ages 8-14. 10am-4pm. £65 for 2 day course. Please book.

Thursday 18 February Make a Bracelet Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Craft activity for 5-12 yrs (5 yr olds must be with an adult). 11am -12.30pm or 2-3.30pm. £4.50 per child. Make a bracelet from recycled t-shirts. Please pre-book Earth Hour Lantern Making Workshops, The Living Planet Centre See listing on 16 February.

Learn to Paint Skies and Landscapes, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Taking inspiration from the Constable exhibition, create a series of 4 small paintings focusing mainly on the sky.

You will then produce a final acrylic painting on canvas bringing sky and landscape together. Under 8s must be with an adult. Please pre-book.

1-2.30pm (8-11 year olds), 3-4.30pm (12-16 year olds). £6.50.

Make! Crafty Creatures Watts Gallery See listing on 17 February.

Mighty Military Thursday!

Aldershot Military Museum Queens Avenue, Aldershot, GU11 2LG Join a family tour to get close to some of the military vehicles.

Meet the experts and handle museum collections. Tours and workshops will take place between 1pm-4pm. Limited places on each tour and workshop - book on the day. Suitable for all the family but children must be accompanied by an adult. Included in admission.

Princess & Pirate School Lots of fun and games run by one of your favourite princesses. Ages 3-7 yrs. 11am-12.30pm at Cobham Village - £9.95. At Windlesham Club from 11am-1pm - £10.50.

Please pre-book on www. mylittleprincessparties.co.uk/shop.

Synergy Dance® Star Wars Themed Dance Workshop Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 443322 Does your child love to dance and dream of being a Jedi? Play Star Wars themed dance games and learn some dance/combat/ acrobatic moves to prepare you for battle. Practice your light saber skills and dance to the songs from Star Wars. Dress up as your favourite character and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of all things Star Wars. Complete with Snow Disco. Dance routines suitable for all levels. Please pre-book. Only siblings who have purchased a ticket may attend or watch the workshop.

To book contact Guildford Spectrum on 01483 44 33 22 option 4 or Email: info@guildfordspectrum. co.uk. For dance queries please email: info@synergydance.co.uk.

1.15-2.15pm for 5yrs+ and 2.303.30pm for 8yrs+. £6.20.

The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Music in the Morning .. In French! Music, games, songs and percussion activities from around the globe, including Canada and Haiti. No knowledge of French required! For ages 0+ with an adult.

10.30-11.10am & 11.30am-12.10pm.

Free, but please pre-book.

Terrific T-Shirts Make your own stylish t-shirt using embellishments including buttons, felt, fabric paint and more!

All materials included. For ages 8+. Please pre-book. 10.30am12.30pm. £6.

Watercolour Wonders Learn how to experiment with bright and beautiful watercolours.

Explore a range of amazing techniques using cling film, rock salt, marbles, and more! Turn your creations into cards for friends and family. For ages 3+ with an adult. Please pre-book. 10.30am12.30pm. £4 per person.

What’s On Diary Undersea Explorers Goldsworth Primary School Bridge Barn Lane, Woking, GU21 6NL Jump into a swimming pool transformed into an underwater environment to discover the amazing marine wildlife in our UK seas through fun educational activities and gain some basic snorkeling skills. Suitable for children aged 7-11. Children must be confident in water. Booking is essential, please call 07968 832509 or email outdoorlearning@ surreywt.org.uk to book. 1-2.30pm or 3-4.30pm. £16.

Neon Pin Night Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 443322 6pm-10.30pm. Score over 150 and win a voucher for a FREE game of bowling.

Friday 19 February Drama Skills and Games Workshop Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Millbrook, Guildford 01483 44 00 00 The Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre’s Workshop for ages 12+. Please pre-book. £50 per day or £90 for two days (workshop also runs on Wed 17 Feb). 10am-4pm.

Film: Jungle Book (U) The Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Follow Mowgli as he journeys deep into the jungle and learns “The Bare Necessities” of life from happygo-lucky Baloo the Bear. With fun characters, and catchy songs.

Running time 1hr 18mins. 10.30am and 2.30pm (relaxed). £5.

Make! Crafty Creatures Watts Gallery See listing on 17 February.

Fun with Photos Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 For ages 3-12 years with an adult.

Drop-in anytime from 10.30am12pm. £2.50.

Museum Monkeys, Chertsey Museum See listing on 15 January.

Synergy Dance® Frozen Themed Dance Workshop Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 443322 Act, sing and dance and explore the scenes and songs from the smash hit film, ‘Frozen’. Learn and create dances to create this fantastic wonderland! Complete with ‘snow’! Please pre-book. Only siblings who have purchased a ticket may attend or watch the workshop. To book contact Guildford Spectrum on 01483 443322 option 4 or Email: info@ guildfordspectrum.co.uk. For dance queries email: info@synergydance. co.uk. 1.15-2.15pm for 3-5yrs and 2.30-3.30pm for 5yrs +. £6.20.

The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Hand Drumming Make some noise in this fun filled 45 minute family workshop with marvellous music tutor Rob. You’ll get to use a range of different hand drums and percussion, learn some Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and make music together! For ages 6+ with an adult. Please pre-book. 2.45 3.30pm. £3 per person.

Pottery Name Plaques Have some fun playing with clay in the pottery studio and make a personalised name plaque for your bedroom door or wall. Decorate it with coloured slips and they’ll glaze and fire it for you. For ages 3+ with an adult. Please pre-book.

10.30am-12.30pm. £6 per person.

Sing & Strum - Family Ukulele Have a go with the tiny instrument that makes a big impact! You’ll be shown a few basic chords and techniques to get you started then work together as a band to play fun pop songs and nursery rhymes, guided by music tutor Rob. For ages 6+ with an adult. Please pre-book.

1.30-2.15pm. £3 per person.

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Tuesday 23 February Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Stories and hands-on creative fun. For under 5s with an adult. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at Reception from 10.30am on the day.

11-11.40am.

Suggested donation £2.

Saturday 27 February Toddlers’ Saturday Spin-offs Daffodil Derby Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 It’s like Toddler Tuesdays but on a Saturday! Free drop-in fun craft session for under 5s with an adult (50p suggested donation). No need to book. 10.30am-12pm.

Weave Your Own Wigwam!

Pond Car Park Old Lane, Ockham KT11 1NA Get your garden ready for the spring by weaving your own sustainable, heathland saving wigwam or plant support. Cut your own materials from Ockham Heath, which will help manage this rare habitat!

Includes half a mile of walking.

Suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential on gemma. hayes@surreywt.org.uk. Organised

by Surrey Wildlife Trust. 10am-1pm.

Adult £3, child £1.

Georgia’s Party Costume Hire

Fabulous and fun adult sized costumes to hire for your child’s party!

With over 30 favourite characters to choose from including Olaf, Peppa Pig & George, Minion, Ninja Turtles , Angelina Ballerina, Postman Pat, Hello Kitty, Scooby Doo, Buzz Lightyear and many more!

We offer Character Parties and Frozen Parties where the wonderful princesses or characters will keep all your guests entertained with party games, songs, dancing and story telling.

10% of all proceeds goes to Georgia’s Fund, Children’s ICU @ King’s College Hospital

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Children’s Theatre and Concerts CAMBERLEY THEATRE Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707600 The Jewels of Duckula Sun 7 Feb 2pm. Children’s TV Classic “Count Duckula” Live on Stage for the very first time! With songs, games & tons of fun, it’s the perfect show for all the family. Adult £11, child £9, Family (2A+2C) £34.

DORKING HALLS Reigate Road, Dorking 01306 881717 The Hollywood Special Effects Show Wed 17 Feb 2.30pm. For ages 6+.

Adult £18.50, concessions £15.50, family: (2A + 2C) £60 (call 01306 881717 to book family ticket).

THE ELECTRIC THEATRE Guildford 01483 444789 Little Howard’s Big Show for Kids Tues 16 Feb 11.30am & 2.30pm.

For ages 6+. A unique, interactive animated family comedy show from the award-winning Credit: Steve Ullathorne creator of CBBC’s Little Howard’s Big Question. With real ground-breaking animations live on stage answering back. £7.

The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark Thurs 18 Feb 11am & 2pm. Plop is a baby Barn Owl. Plop is exactly the same as every Barn Owl that has ever been, except for one thing.

Plop is AFRAID of the DARK. One day, Mrs Barn Owl suggests that Plop fly down into the world to find out about the dark for himself.

And this is where Plop’s adventures begin... Especially for little people aged 3 - 7, and their grown ups.

Running time 55mins. £6.

The Pesky Pirates: A Hip Hop Adventure Sat 20 Feb 11am & 2pm. £6.50.

The cheeky pirates love playing, dancing and having fun. Back with their fourth show, Let’s All Dance brings you this high energy, interactive production, full of action, giggles and fantastic hip hop dancing.

Children will be able to clap along and join in with the piratey moves.

FARNHAM MALTINGS Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 The Elves and the Shoemaker Sat 23 Jan 2.30pm. £7. This well-known and well-loved tale has been re-heeled by Theatre of Widdershins in their own inimitable style. Beautifully crafted set and puppets, sublime music, a kaleidoscope of miniature shoes and a comic mouse.

Fernhurst Village Hall Glebe Rd, Fernhurst, Haslemere Little Folk with Albo Sun 31 Jan 2.30pm. £3. Family concert of well-loved songs, American campfire songs and original songs for kids. Little folk concerts provide a gentle but energetic first concert experience for the very young. Audience participation will be encouraged and song sheets provided. Suitable for under 5s and their families. Please book by contacting hello@artyfingers.co.uk.

The Amazing Adventures of Librarian Lil Sun 14 Feb 2.30pm. Librarian Lil has worked in the library for forty-five years. She looks old, tired and bored with her life… but you can’t judge a book by its cover. For when a customer brings a book to be date stamped, the pages start to rustle and Lil is sucked into a whirlwind of words where tales of bravery become reality and every day sees a new adventure. Join Lil as she is transported into other worlds, meeting fairy-tale characters, meanies and villains and even a dinosaur or two. The show is an imaginative story, full of humour and poignancy told through visual inventiveness, puppetry, mask, dance and song. Suitable for 5yrs+ and their families. To book please contact hello@artyfingers.co.uk. £6.50, under 2s free.

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G LIVE London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701797 Comedy Club 4 Kids Fri 16 Jan and Sat 20 Feb 3.30pm.

The best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits!

For ages 6+. £10 or family (2+2) £31 + 50p per ticket booking fee.

Lord of the Flies Tues 26 - Sat 30 Jan. When a group of schoolboys survive a catastrophic plane crash, what starts as a desert island adventure quickly descends into a struggle for survival in a darkly sinister world of superstition and immorality. For ages 11+. Adult £18.50-£30 + £2 per ticket booking fee capped at 6 tickets.

Prince Percy and the Pea Sat 30 Jan 11.30am & 2pm. Join Prince Percy for a royal pyjama party, a pillow fight and a quest to find a missing Pea! £10 + 50p per ticket booking fee, capped at six per order.

HASLEMERE HALL Bridge Rd, Haslemere 01428 642 161 Red Riding Hood Fri 8 - Sun 10 Jan and Fri 15 - Sat 16 Jan. A family pantomime. All the glitz, glamour and spectacle which have come to be expected from Haslemere’s pantomime will be present, not forgetting lots of fun, jokes and audience participation!

The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse Sat 30 Jan 2.30pm. Join two friends as they embark on an amazing journey. From the Pied Piper Theatre Company, for ages 3+.

Leconfield Hall Petworth The Amazing Adventures of Librarian Lil Sun 14 Feb 10.30am. The show is an imaginative story, full of humour and poignancy told through visual inventiveness, puppetry, mask, dance and song. Suitable for 5yrs+ and their families. To book please contact hello@artyfingers.co.uk. £6.50, under 2s free.

Mytchett Centre 140 Mytchett Road, Mytchett Twist! A Playmakers Musical Thurs 21 - Sat 23 Jan. The Playmakers are proud to present this brand new Musical-drama adaptation of the Dickens classic.

THE NEW VICTORIA THEATRE Woking 0844 871 7645 (Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge) Cirque Berserk!

Mon 18 - Wed 20 Jan. The finest in traditional circus thrills and skills.

Horrible Histories – Live on Stage Tues 26 - Sat 30 Jan. Using actors and 3D special effects, these two world premieres bring historical figures and events to life on stage – this time focusing on Groovy Greeks and Incredible Invaders!

Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty Tues 2 - Sat 6 Feb. This haunting production is a gothic romance for all ages set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score.

PRINCES HALL Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329 155 Peppa Pig’s Surprise Sat 30 - Sun 31 Jan. Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in a brand new live stage show. Weds 1pm & 4pm, Thurs 10am & 1pm.

Adult £17 & £15, child £15 & £13, family (of 4) £60 (family ticket not available online).

RHODA MCGAW THEATRE Woking 0844 871 7645 Oliver Thurs 18 - Sat 20 Feb. The Sundowners (youth group of Runnymede Drama Group) bring all their youthful energy and enthusiasm to this classic show.

The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Rumpelstiltskin Thurs 18 Feb 2.30pm. A fairytale favourite spun before your very eyes. Auntie spins as hard as she can to make the wool for the King’s special jumper. But the royals are out of cash, the girl who is helping is useless at spinning and everyone gets their threads in a twist. Then Rumpel-you-know-who steps in.

Who is he, where does he come from and can they guess his real name before he gets them all in a spin? A woolly wonderland of a show with spinning, weaving, lively puppetry, music and storytelling. £6.50.

YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE Guildford 01483 440000 The Henry VIII Show Sat 13 Feb 11am & 2pm. In turn witty, startling and exciting, experience Henry VIII’s story told in a thrillingly theatrical way. Most suitable for ages 7-11 years. In the Mill Studio. £9 (includes restoration + booking fee).

The Henry VIII Show

All sports courses and holiday camps need to be pre-booked.

Wild Learning Holiday Club

Half Term Holiday Camps and Sports Courses Wild Learning Have fun in the woods this half term with Wild Learning Holiday Clubs!

Adventures run in Esher, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford, Dorking, Sheen and Wimbledon on various dates. For ages 5-12. 10.15am-4pm.

Loads of fun activities including den building, fire making, tracking and stalking, rope bridges, mud sculptures, environmental art, pond dipping, stealth games, exploring plus much more. For more details or to book see www.wild-learning.net.

Cranleigh School Sports Centre Cranleigh School Sports Centre run Multi Activity days for ages 5-12 years during every school holiday, keeping children occupied and active, while providing safe, affordable childcare. The camps offer a variety of traditional sports, arts & crafts and more specialist activities including Go-Karting, Climbing, Riding, Scuba Diving and Bushcraft. For more information please contact sportsclub@ cranleigh.org or 01483 542125.

Runway’s End Outdoor Centre Holiday adventure days for ages 8-14. Take part in four activity sessions per day which could include canoeing, archery, climbing, abseiling, caving, rifle shooting and high ropes. £40 per day. On Fri 19 Feb 9am-5pm. Call 01252 344421.

Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits Three Peaks @ Barfield School is an award winning outdoor pursuits company offering Holiday Clubs for children aged 4-13 years open to both pupils and non-pupils of Barfield. For more details call 0700 393 2610.

KOOSA Kids www.koosakids.co.uk 0845 0942322 info@koosakids.co.uk Fun, affordable, Ofsted approved childcare throughout February half term (15-19 Feb) for children aged 4-13 years. St Joseph’s Juniors Guildford, Bohunt School in Liphook and St Edmunds Primary in Godalming. Standard Day 10am4pm, Extended Days from 8.15am6pm. Prices from £19.25, 8% discount when booking full week, 3rd child goes free.

Sporty Kidz Sporty Kidz are running Holiday Camps at St Johns Village Memorial Hall, St Johns, Woking. The camps run from 9-3pm and are for ages 3-12. Childcare Vouchers are accepted. They run a variety of multi-skills and fun fitness games, parachute games, mini Olympics and in the afternoons, children learn a new sport each day. For more info see www.SportyKidz.co.uk, e-mail: info@SportyKidz.co.uk or call 07751 228196.

Creating Futures/The Gaming Zone Holiday Club Sports, arts and creative play for ages 4-12 from 15-19 Feb at Grange Infant School, Farnborough. Run by experienced, qualified, DBS checked staff. Email: clairedixon@ creatingfuturesrushmoor.org. www.creatingfuturescharity.org.

Guildford Spectrum www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk or call 01483 44 33 22.

Xtreme Activate holiday camp for 5-12 yrs runs Mon 15 - Fri 19 Feb 10am-4pm, £24 per day and Xtreme Activate Xtra runs 8.30am-6pm, £33 per day.

Archery Mon 15 Feb 9.30-11.30am for 8 years+, or Fri 19 Feb 2.30-4.30pm for 8 - 14 years, £15.20 per session.

Mini Munchkins Tennis Wed 17 Feb 2-4pm for 3-5 yrs, £8.60.

Mini Tennis Red Wed 17 Feb 2-4pm for 5-8 yrs, £10.50.

Trampolining Tues 16 Feb 10.30am-12pm or 2.304pm for 4-12 years, £9 per session.

Ice Skating 5 Day Courses For ages 5-10 years, £50.

Mon 15 - Fri 19 Feb 10.30-11am or 11-11.30am.

Learn to Dive courses; Mon 15 - Fri 19 Feb 9-9.45am for 7 years+, £40.

Premium Learn to Swim Courses; Mon 15 - Fri 19 Feb: 9-9.30am, Stage 1, 4 yrs +.

9.30-10am, Stage 2, 4 yrs+.

10-10.30am, Stage 3a, 4 yrs+. £51.50 per course.

Swimming; Technical Workshops and One to One lessons ( 1 hour intensive sessions) also available – please enquire.

Guildford Spectrum

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Surrey Sports Park Book on 01483 689111 or online at www.surreysportspark.co.uk Surrey Summit Climbing Camps 4-5 years (£7.50 per camp): Tues 16 Feb 10.20-11am Wed 17 Feb 1.30-2.10pm Thurs 18 Feb 1.30-2.10pm 6-7 years (£10 per camp): Tues 16 Feb 1-2pm Wed 17 Feb 11.30am-12.30pm Thurs 18 Feb 2.30-3.30pm 7-11 years (£15 per camp): Tues 16 Feb 2-3.30pm Wed 17 Feb 3-4.30pm Thurs 18 Feb 12-1.30pm 11-17 years (£15 per camp): Tues 16 Feb 11.30-1pm Wed 17 Feb 2-3.30pm Thurs 18 Feb 1-2.30pm Surrey Storm Netball Camps School years 3 & 4: Mon 15 Feb and Tues 16 Feb 10am-4pm. From £37.80.

School years 5 & 6: Mon 15 Feb and Tues 16 Feb 10am-4pm. From £37.80.

Surrey Storm Masterclass Netball Camp School years 7-9: Mon 15 Feb and Tues 16 Feb 10am-4pm. From £37.80.

Multi-Sports Camps Wed 17 Feb 9am-12pm. From £12.

Fri 19 Feb 9am-5pm. From £32.

Tennis Tots Mon 15 - Wed 17 Feb 9-10am. For 2-5 years. From £17.55.

Red and Orange Tennis Mon 15 - Wed 17 Feb 10am-12pm.

For 5-9 years. From £35.10.

Junior Tennis Camp Mon 15 - Wed 17 Feb 1-3pm. From £25.20. For 10-16 years.

Junior Squash Camp Thurs 18 Feb 1-4pm. For 8-16 years.

From £20.25.

Surrey Smashers Badminton Masterclass Camp Thurs 18 Feb 10am-4pm. For 10-16 years. From £43.20.

1:1 Intensive Swim Camps (Stage 4+) Tues 16 - Thurs 18 Feb 9-11am. £60.

Surrey Scorchers All Star Basketball Camp Thurs 18 Feb 10.30am-4.30pm. For 8-12 years. From £22.80.

Surrey Scorchers Elite Basketball Camp Fri 19 Feb 10.30am-4.30pm. For 13-16 years. From £30.

Events for Adults Raising Your Bilingual Child Workshop At The International School of London (ISL) Surrey, an awardwinning International Baccalaureate (IB) World school for students aged 2 to 18, based in Woking. ISL Surrey, is holding a series of one-off, free community workshops aimed at parents of bilingual children. Susan Stewart, Head of Languages at ISL Surrey, will give tips on successful bilingual parenting, maintaining the mother tongue and developing a child’s English. Workshops on Thurs 4 Feb 7-9pm, Fri 5 Feb 9-11am, Thurs 7 April 7-9pm, Fri 8 April 9-11am, Thurs 26 May 7-9pm and Fri 27 May 9-11am. Please book for all sessions by contacting sstewart@ islsurrey.org or call 01483 750409.

ISL Surrey is one of the few schools in the world to offer an extensive, integrated languages programme, with 20 languages currently taught from age 3.

NCT Nearly New Sales Dorking NCT Nearly New Sale Sat 6 Feb 10.15am-12pm (10am for NCT members). North Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill, North Holmwood, Dorking RH5 4JP. Godalming & Cranleigh NCT Nearly New Sale Sat 12 March at Rodborough College, Rake Lane, Milford.

11.30am-1pm (pregnant ladies entry at 11am and NCT members at 11.15am). sale@godalmingnct.org.uk.

Guildford NCT Nearly New Sale On Sat 5 March 10am-12.30pm at St Joseph’s Church, Guildford near the York Road multi-story car park. nnsguildford@yahoo.co.uk.

Haslemere & Midhurst NCT Nearly New Sale Sun 7 Feb. Please see NCT website for more information. haslemereandmidhurstnns@ googlemail.com.

Knaphill & District NCT Nearly New Sale At St John’s Memorial Hall, St John’s, Woking on Sat 5 March 10.30am12pm (10.15am early entrance for NCT members).

NNS.knaphill@nct.org.uk.

Woking NCT Nearly New Sale On Sat 13 Feb at The Salvation Army Hall, Sythwood, Woking at 10.30am.

Early entry for NCT members from 10.15am. NNS.woking@nct.org.uk.

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