Families Surrey West Jul-Aug 2012

The really useful magazine for families with children aged 0-12

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Covering Woking, Guildford, Farnborough, Farnham, Haslemere, Godalming, Cranleigh and surrounding areas

What’s in this issue 4-5 News and Views 6-9 Under 5s

Lots of summer activities and a round up of what’s new

10-12 Summer Boredom Busters

Great days out and things to do in the holidays

13 Special Offers & Competitions 14-31 What’s On 14-26 Activities, events, children’s workshops - by date 26 Drama Workshops 27-29 Other Workshops, Holiday Camps, Sports and Swimming Courses 30 Theatre

32 Classified ads

Special Offers and Competitions • Save 30% at Essensuals Guildford until 31 August - see below • Win an Aquabeat MP3 player with Metanium- see page 9

Families magazine is all you need to make the most of the summer holidays (apart from perhaps two weeks somewhere nice and hot and relaxing!). We have a section specifically on classes for babies and pre-schoolers - we know lots of classes and toddler groups stop in the holidays so we’ve given you a great selection that are running through the summer. The What’s on section is packed with things to do - all sorts of workshops for children - sports, holiday camps, cooking, crafts and more plus loads of family days out, fetes and fairs and our Summer Boredom busters feature gives you even more ideas to keep everyone happy in the holidays!

Sarah Hatch, Editor

Next issue: September/October Ad booking deadline: 1st July If you would like to reach over 24,000 local families call Sarah on 01737 558898 or email editor@familiessurreywest.co.uk Front Cover: The popular “Water Paddlerz” at the award-winning ‘Fishers Adventure Farm Park’ in West Sussex (fishersfarmpark.co.uk).

Fishers is the ‘all-inclusive’ option for a great value family day out in the heart of the Sussex Countryside – with over 40 rides and attractions plus a huge variety of animals, it’s an action-packed adventure for everyone! Photograph is taken by Andrea Sarlo (andreasarlo.com) and features Madison & Macie Parker during their visit at Easter!

• Save 10% on Razzle Dazzle Cheerleading parties - see page 10 • Save £5 off your first subscription to The Reading Chest - see page 13 • Win one of 5 Easy2Name Off to School Sets - see page 13 • Save £5 off Family Days at Ascot Racecourse - see page 13 • Win a Family Ticket to Birdworld - see page 13 • Win a family camping ticket to Guilfest - see page 13 • £1 off per person to Bocketts Farm from 1 July - 26 Aug - see page 15 • Get one child ticket to Birdworld for just £1 with a full paying adult or Senior Citizen until 30 Sept - see page 17 • Save 10% on a saver ticket to The Look Out Discovery Centre until 3 Sept - see page 19

Children’s Day Nursery

• Go bowling, swimming and ice skating for a family of 4 at Guildford Spectrum for just £39 - see page 19 • Save £7 per day at Sports Xtra Holiday Camps - see page 29

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News and Views A new concept in personalized fitness training has come to Haslemere...

WOKING FUTSAL ACADEMY LAUNCHES Do your little ones aspire to be the next Cristiano Ronaldo?

Since its successful launch in April, unIQ physique has already seen its membership exceed 70% capacity.

Sports Xtra provides children aged 3- 7 with this new exciting, skills based football game. You'll learn from their five players: Futsal Frankie, Ghost, Panther, Whirlwind, and Spitfire. The Futsal 5 will teach every child a variety of skills and techniques using team challenges and games. Every session is coached by a fully trained and CRB checked instructor. The Woking Futsal Academy starts on Sat 23rd June at 9.30am at Barnsbury School, Woking. The first session is free so you pay only £18 for the first 4 weeks (RRP £6/ session). Sports Xtra also offer holiday clubs and after school clubs. See www.sports-xtra.com for more details or contact Alison at alison.black@sports-xtra.com.

It's new members are enjoying the benefit of specialist equipment, individually tailored programs coupled with expert nutritional advice that the gym at unIQ physique is offering. Men, women and teenagers of all fitness levels are welcome and are assured of personal attention to help them achieve their goals, whether this is to lose weight, tone up or build muscle.

As one new member put it "I love working out at unIQ physique. Everyone here is incredibly friendly and focused on getting the most out of the gym. For me, each visit is a personal challenge made more enjoyable by the professional team of trainers here". If you would like to learn more about this approach to personalized fitness, then contact either Rachael or Ollie on 01428 644032 or email info@uniqphysique.com or follow them on Facebook at /uniqphysique

Travel Entertainment The Wandering Monkey activity pack keeps little ones entertained with various activities from colouring & memory games to mazes, stencils, postcards and much more, it includes washable felt pens. It's compact enough to fit in a handbag or large pocket. For ages 3-8 however 3- 5 years old may need some assistance and interaction from parents. £9.99 from www.wanderingmonkey.com

Congratulations Theatrebugs!

Hannah Mason who runs Theatrebugs in West Surrey was recently nominated finalist in the “Encouraging Women into Franchising Awards”. Hannah launched Theatrebugs in April 2011 and it has gone from strength to strength with classes, parties and holiday workshops now running all over West Surrey.

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Little French Bears Little French Bears Au Pair Agency is a new au pair service coming to Surrey. Already well established in London, Little French Bears is a very cost efficient au pair service as there are no agency fees. The rates are also competitive with that of a full time nursery placement, which many working parents need. Little French Bears Au Pairs not only take care of the childcare, but also all those other jobs around the house which easily build up for a busy family, such as cooking and cleaning. All the au pairs are carefully selected for your family, and any administration costs are handled by Little French Bears. The agency also provide on going support to host families. Having an au pair gives your family help and support, and can be a short or long term solution to proving a positive life work balance for the busy family home. For more information, please contact www.littlefrenchbears.co.uk or call 07804 892922.

Changes at PPA PPA kids has been running successfully for the last two years teaching children ballet, tap, modern, hip hop and musical theatre. However due to a demand in more children wanting a more professional structure, and the move to a brand new building PPA kids has had an exciting re-brand and structure changes. The school is now ‘’PPA Saturday School’’ so there is a continuation and affiliation with their very successful full time performing arts college which runs Monday to Friday.

The children are now structured in age groups who are all following the same ISTD grades in ballet, tap, modern and hip hop. The sessions last between 2-4 hours which gives parents time to go shopping or spend time with siblings. Children can also take classes in Musical Theatre and one to one private coaching in singing and Trinity Acting exams. PPA Saturday school also has an affiliation with West End children’s agent Danica Pickett. The classes are now held in beautiful new studios in the heart of Guildford town centre. The studios are air conditioned with sprung flooring, mirrors and barres. Rachel and Louise are the directors of PPA college and PPA Saturday School and attend the Saturday school every week. Rachel and Louise have 4 children between them so understand the needs and concerns of parents! For more information email rachel@ppacademy.co.uk.

NEW HEAD SIGNALS BIRTH OF THE WEYFIELD WAY Weyfield Primary School in Guildford is now under the stewardship of recently appointed Head Teacher Mr. Wood. Mr. Wood formerly of Southwater Junior Academy an ‘outstanding’ school has one intention and that is to make Weyfield Primary School the school of choice for the surrounding area.

What better way to achieve this feat than opening the summer term with a rock opera spearheaded by the harmonic tones of singer songwriter, Eleanor Duggan and her operatic trained mother. The stage wasn’t the only place inspiration could be found, the breathtaking experience continued as the children meandered through the Olympic themed main entrance that was dressed with union jack floor cushions, Olympic flames and various activities for the children to engage in. This ‘changing room’ approach continued into the twelve classrooms where children were welcomed with red buses, treadmills and rowing machines. This was met by loud cheers which echoed through the school corridors signaling the birth of the Weyfield Way.

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LocalfoodSurrey.com launches This new website has been developed for Surrey’s independent food and drink businesses. It centres around a magazine-style website with a directory at it’s core, allowing visitors to find local food businesses, including butchers, bakers, tea shops, restaurants, farm shops and vineyards. See LocalFoodSurrey.com.

The Olympic Energy Recipe Turn leftover salad into a simple, healthy, energy boosting dish – perfect for an Olympian.

Ingredients: • One can of chickpeas • Any leftover salad, chopped eg celery,

cucumber, tomatoes, spring onion, onion • Handful of olives (optional) • Olive oil • Dried or fresh oregano, salt and pepper • Squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional) • Cubes of cheese / ham (optional) Method 1. Drain the chickpeas and place into a bowl.

2. Place all the chopped salad ingredients into the same bowl and mix well.

3. Pour enough olive oil to coat the salad and then add a sprinkle of oregano, salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if required.

4. Refrigerate until needed.

Contact us on editor@familiessurreywest.co.uk

News and Views ‘Outback Landing’ at Birdworld Offering a taste of Australia, Birdworld’s new aviary ‘Outback Landing’ ‘Outback Landing’ is the latest attraction at Birdworld. Visitors can walk through the aviary, which is home to budgies, cockatiels and zebra finches. The new aviary is set off by ‘Outback’ themed scenery including a gem mine and even an authentic ‘Dunny’! This new exhibit follows on from Birdworld’s South African themed ‘Penguin Beach’, which opened last year. Birdworld Manager, Mark Anderson said, “We are always looking for ways for our visitors to engage more with the birds and as the new residents of ‘Outback Landing’ settle in, we hope that there will be feeding opportunities with the birds actually settling on visitors”.

For more information about Birdworld visit www.birdworld.co.uk.

Wild Learning holiday Club launches in Surrey Wild Learning is a new holiday club with a real difference: fantastic outdoor adventures from sites in Esher, Godalming, Reigate, Farnham and Dorking.

Deep in the woods, in locations across Surrey, hidden woodland camps are growing. During the holidays you’ll find groups of children busily engaged in mud sculpturing, building dens or whittling; in the distance excited shouting shows that the shrimping expedition has had some success, while the muffled sounds of a stalking game filter through the trees.

“They came back like something out of Swallows and Amazons!” said one delighted mother as her children returned from a day of adventure with Wild learning.

The next Wild Learning holiday clubs run through the Summer holidays. See www.wild-learning.net or call 01483 424 400 for more details.

New Principal for Pauline Quirke Academy Tania Whatley has recently taken over as Principal of the Pauline Quirke Academy based at St Catherine’s School, Bramley, near Guildford. Tania has a wealth of screen and stage experience. Her most recent TV credits include Midsomer Murders and she has recently worked with Stephen Poliakof on a new BBC Drama. She also loves the stage and among other shows has been in Sunset Boulevard and was also the Narrator in Joseph.

The Pauline Quirke Academies were launched in 2007 because Pauline wanted to re-create the experience that she was lucky enough to have at the drama school she attended, learning performing arts in a safe and fun environment with a professional attitude! Pauline says “There is so much more you can get from training in performance arts than a career. It builds confidence by the bucket load, creates bonds, teaches respect, and even how to listen (very important as life goes on…).”

Sportscoach Summer Workshop 2012 Tania says “PQA is a weekend performing arts academy providing tuition for SPORTSCOACH SUMMER WORKSHOP SPORTSCOACH SUMMER WORKSHOP2010 2010 children and young people from 6-18 years. Students spend three hours with Serious Olympic Fun and Games! us on a Saturday morning, rotating through hour-long sessions in comedy & Serious FunGames! and Games!

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Serious Fun and drama, musical theatre and film & television. Students are split into groups according to their age and are taught by specialist teachers. At the core of SportsCoach, who run the hugely popular weekend sports SportsCoach, who run the hugely popular weekend sports our philosophy is a belief that our students should really enjoy their time SportsCoach, who the hugely popular weekend sports SportsCoach, who run the hugely popular weekend sports schools, arerun running a one week Summer workshop for schools, are running a one week Summer workshop this with us. Our modules are all about students having fun as we build their and girls, of all abilities, aged from 4 to 16 years old. schools, boys are running a one week Summer workshop this schools, are running a one week Summer workshop this summer. The workshop is for boys and girls, of all confidence and self-esteem, expand their imaginations and they learn valuable summer.During The workshop is for boys ofover all 16 sports the week, students willand takegirls, part in summer.

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There is an increasing need, especially in Surrey, for professionally qualified guardianship services and guardian families for international students who are attending private schools in this area. This has been brought to a higher standard due to the introduction of The Child protection Act and the restructuring of The Immigration Act.

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Responding to these needs Guardians Are Us was established some years ago as a locally focussed guardianship organisation operating in west Surrey, but also serving parts of east Hampshire and north east Sussex. The Company only employs guardian families who live within these areas and only works with boarding schools within this same area. Students are typically between the ages of 13 and 18 and could come from any part of the world.

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The focus of the guardian families’ role is at the beginning and end of each term and possibly the Half Term holiday. Also there are possibly two exeat weekends in each term. The guardian family would also keep in regular contact with the student they are caring for throughout the term. Frequently a strong friendship will develop between the student and their guardian family which provides a rewarding and very enjoyable experience for both parties.

If you are interested in finding out more about being a guardian call Diana Bott on 01276 66732 or visit www.guardiansareus.com.

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Many baby and toddler groups and children’s activity classes take a break over the summer, possibly leaving your day with a few gaps so we have found some fantastic pre-school and baby classes that are running over the summer holidays, as well as some other fun activities to keep you busy!

Monkey Music Woking are delighted to be offering their very popular Summer Workshops again this year across many of their current venues. Workshops are packed with great songs, dances and percussion instruments for ALL age groups rolled into one. So bring along brothers, sisters, cousins, friends and neighbours for an hour of fun!

For ages 3months – 7 years old. Call Alice on 01932 429240 or email: woking@monkeymusic.co.uk to make your booking now. Additionally, Monkey Music will be part of Celebrate Woking and the first Party in the Park on 7th July in Woking Park. It will be a big celebration for Monkey too as he celebrates 5 Years of classes in the area.

Come and join in the fun!

Annette is launching high-energy MAD Academy music and movement classes in the Woking area in September, and she’s offering some FREE taster sessions in August. On Wed 15th August, there will be a class for 2-3 years from 10.15-11am and for 3-4 years from 11.15-12noon at St Mary’s Church, 124 Church Road, Byfleet. On Friday 17th August at the Sea Cadet Centre Goldsworth Park there are taster sessions for 2-3 yr olds from 9.30-10.15am, for 3-4 yrs at 10.30-11.15am and babies and non walkers at 11.25am-12noon. On Monday 20th August Annette is running free taster sessions at the Cornerstone Centre at St John The Baptist Church, West Byfleet. 3-4 yr olds are at 9.30am, 2-3 yr olds at 10.30am and babies and non walkers will be at 11.15am. On Thursday 23rd August sessions will be held at Addlestone Community Centre with 2-3 yr olds at 9.30am, 3-4 yr olds at 10.30am and babies and non walkers at 11.25am.

For more information call Annette on 01252 517670 or visit the website at www.madacademy.com.

Little Kickers run fun-filled pre-school football

classes for children aged 18 months to 7 years. Their weekly sessions run throughout school holidays too! For classes in Merrow, Fernhurst, Guildford and Godalming call Paul on 01753 831902, for classes in Chobham and Lightwater please call Robert on 01276 600393 and for Woking, Pyrford and Byfleet classes call Claire on 01932 847439 (the Woking, Pyrford and Byfleet classes run through the summer until Mid August) and for classes in Farnham, Crondall and Fleet call Stephen on 01252 651 329 (Stephen’s classes run until the end of July and then start again in September). www.littlekickers.co.uk

Music with Mummy classes are fun themed educational sessions which encourage early social skills, confidence and listening skills in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

With lively songs and percussion instruments, props and bubbles. Or try Jolly Babies which are for babies aged 0-1 year.

Music with Mummy Guildford are running sessions for ages 1-4 years on Thurs 9, 16, 23 and 30 Aug at 9.45am and on Fri 10, 17 , 24 and 31 Aug at 10.30am, plus on the Fridays at 11.15am is Jolly Babies. All the classes will be held at Jacobs Well Village Hall, Jacobs Well, Guildford. More classes are available on demand so if you can’t make these times, do call and register your interest. Please book in advance - you don’t need to sign up for the whole series, just book those that you can make. Rachael is also running a “Peter Pan’s Adventure” raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital. For details of this event or to book a class call Rachael on 01276 489470 www.musicwithmummyguildford.co.uk.

NCT Cheeky Monkey Tea Parties include all sorts of activities such as story telling, arts and crafts, singing, dancing, face painting and games as well as raise much-needed funds for NCT which supports 2 million families each year. The Godalming branch are holding a Jubilee Cheeky Monkey Tea Party on 14th July from 3-5pm at Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre, High Street, Godalming, entry £1 per person (under 1’s free). The Haslemere & Midhurst branch is having a Jubilee Cheeky Monkey Tea Party on 28th June at The Royal School, Portsmouth Road, Hindhead from 2-5pm. Children are invited to come in Royal fancy dress and to bring a decorated flag to add to bunting, with prizes for the best ones. £3 per family. The Guildford NCT branch is having a tea party on Sun 15th July in All Saints Church Hall, Vicarage Gate, Onslow Village 2.30-4.30. There is no entry charge. On Monday 30th July Woking NCT are holding their tea party at Horsell Village Hall, High Street, Horsell from 10 am-12 pm. With craft activities, toys, raffle, competition, teas & cakes, music taster sessions and stalls. £2 per child - £5 max per family. Knpahill NCT are having their tea party on Wed 11th July, 9.45am-11.15am, £2 entry at Knaphill Methodist Church, no need to book. All the tea parties, for under 5s and their families are open to everyone and you don’t need to book, just turn up - so invite your friends and neighbours, gather up the kids and have a fun time while raising money for a great charity! The NCT also offers lots more from ante natal classes to Bumps & Babes drop-ins so to find out what your local branch offers see www.nct.org.uk/branches.

The Creation Station will be running fun

craft activities on Tuesday 31 July, 7 Aug, 14 Aug and 21 Aug. Call Jackie on 0844 854 9184 for details of times and venues.

Tiddlers Play Gym,

a new soft play gym for under 5s at Jacobs Well Village Hall, will be operating throughout the summer holidays.

Session times are every Monday and Wednesday from 9.3011am and 11.15am12.45am. There is a wide range of soft play equipment such as colourful soft play shapes, ball pool, bouncy castle, rockers and tunnels.

For more details see www.tiddlersplaygym. co.uk. For more soft play ideas see www.FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk/softplay.

Act One Adventures have a summer full of fun for you! The following sessions are held at Mummas

The Gymnastics Factory in Guildford is running lots of holiday classes including sessions for 2-4 year olds with an adult, and for 4-5 year olds without an adult. For times and dates see page 28. www.gymnasticsfactory.co.uk

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and Beans, 10 Queen Street, Godalming from 10-10.45, £5 bookable in advance and are designed for under 5's but older siblings are welcome. Tues 17 July 10-11am - Mummas & Beans Sports Day Adventure - Sports Day style games, story and closing ceremony dance. Tues 24 July - Adventures in Disco - Come and boogie on down with party dances, party game and lots of fun. Tues 31 July - Mermaids & Pirates Underwater Active Adventure – fun on the high seas with drama, dance and active games. Tues 7 Aug - Animal Crafty Adventure - make animal masks, collages and create animal handprint pictures. Tues 28 Aug - Teddy Bear's Picnic Active Adventure session - if you go down to Mummas & Beans you'll have lots of fun with drama, active games and dance. Don't forget your teddy!

Act One Adventures are also running: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt at Guildford Martial Arts Centre, Ward Street, Guildford on Fri 3 Aug 10.15-11am. Drama, active games, dance & fun. £5 bookable in advance. There’s also a Mermaid & Pirate Underwater Adventure at First Dance Studios, Mayford Centre, Woking on Thurs 30 Aug 2-3.30pm. £7 and £4 for additional siblings.

Both these are for under 5's but older siblings welcome. For details and to book a place, visit www.actoneadventures.co.uk or call Joanne on 07956 182488.

There are also more activities for under 5s in the what’s on section on pages 14-26.

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For classes of pure MADness, join MAD Academy Classes in Woking, Byfleet, Addlestone and surrounding areas

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

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Rugbytots classes are now running in your area.

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What’s New?

New Baby Massage Classes

New Under 5s Soft Play

Baby Massage classes will add a new dimension to the timetable at Gymnastics Factory in Guildford. Courses will be run by IAIM (International Association of Infant Massage) qualified instructor Kelly Rawlings in the upstairs gallery. The coffee shop on site provides an ideal spot for a cuppa and a chat afterwards.

Tiddlers is a new soft play gym for under 5’s at Jacobs Well Village Hall, Guildford. The sessions are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9.30am11am and 11.15am-12.45pm It is open all year around, no booking is necessary, you can just turn up. Tiddlers offers a safe, clean, challenging and fun environment that allows babies and toddlers to develop all their basic motor skills. Tiddlers also hire out their equipment for parties in the Surrey and Hampshire area. There is a bouncy castle, soft play shapes, ball pool, rockers and much more for your child to have fun with.

See www.tiddlersplaygym.co.uk for more details or call Jo on 07717 863228 or Dilek on 0785 3213023.

Kelly became an instructor after experiencing baby massage with her daughter. You do not need to be a member of Gymnastics Factory to sign up to a baby massage course.

Gymnastics Factory offers gymnastics classes for all ages from 4 months to adults. For more details call 01483 455060 or visit www.gymnasticsfactory.co.uk

MAD Academy Launches in Woking

Little Surrey Songbirds Re-launches!

Annette Joyce has had a passion for music and dance since an early age, working for the last 12 years as a fully qualified music and performing arts teacher in schools. Since the birth of her first child Jack, Annette has experienced the joy and sparkle of sharing music with her young child. She is delighted to be sharing her love of music and dance as well as her energy and enthusiasm for all things MAD with the children (and parents) of Woking by launching MAD Academy classes in the area!

Little Surrey Songbirds music classes for pre-schoolers from 3 months to 4 years has relaunched in Guildford under the leadership of Ruth Etches – musician and mummy of two. Classes run on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10am & 10.45am at the Millmead Centre in central Guildford (free parking available).

Little Songbirds has been entertaining and inspiring little ones and their grown-ups for over 10 years and it has accrued a loyal and enthusiastic following! Classes provide a winning combination of counting, tickling and action songs, peek-a-boos, knee rides and dance-alongs. A mix of old and new songs each week keeps the classes fresh, whilst providing a familiar structure so important for early years development. The classes are brought to life with props and puppets and musical instruments for the children to play. Little Songbirds offers various payment options including “Pay-As-You-Go”. (No joining fee).

For details and FREE trial session contact Ruth on 01483 283282 or email ruth@guildfordsongbirds.com.

Annette says ‘Kids, music and masses of movement – it’s a winning combination! Children love to be physical and let off steam. So it’s not surprising that in MAD Academy’s high energy music and movement classes, everyone, from babies to preschool children (and their parents!), get active and have fun. As well as funky songs, instruments, and musical games, classes are packed with specially choreographed dance routines and exciting props designed to develop motor skills. Our approach is energetic and free-spirited, which children relish – it’s like a party every week!’ For more information call Annette on 01252 517670 or visit the website at www.madacademy.com. Annette will be offering free taster classes in August – see page 6 for details.

New Dr Hilary Jones’ App takes the stress out of being a new mum – and boosts breast feeding Dr Hilary Jones, Britain’s best known media medic, aims to relieve the stress of early motherhood and boost breastfeeding with his new iPhone and iPad App, Your baby – 0-6 months. This “survival guide” for mums and newborns covers everything from diet and breastfeeding, through premature issues, early health problems, and crying – to the baby blues and postnatal depression. The new App, costing £1.49-£2.49, has 14 videos, including a step by step guide to successful breastfeeding and expressing. This follows Dr Hilary’s highly successful first App, Pregnancy and childbirth.

Dr Hilary Jones said: “As a dad of five kids myself, I know just how very special and exciting it is looking after a newborn baby, but also how anxious it can make you feel and just what a responsible job it really is. My second app will answer most of those questions you really need to know when the chips are down, and there is no-one else around to help.” Dr Hilary Jones’ Apps are available via: www.drhilaryjones.co.uk or directly from the App Store. Priced at £1.49 for iPhone and £2.49 for iPad.

Diddi Dance Nominated for Award!

Diddi Dance in Woking, Guildford and West Byfleet has been shortlisted for a Netmums. com national award. Run by local mum Alysia Welsh, she said “Parents tell me our class is the highlight of their child’s week, so it’s so exciting to be recognised in this way. I’d love for us to win the award and show we really are something special”. For more information about Diddi Dance, please contact Alysia on 07811 346482 or Alysia.welch@diddidance.com

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Charity Song from Monkey Music Monkey Music have released a charity song in aid of national music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins.

The song “The Day is Here” - which tells the story of a race - can be downloaded for £2.99 from www. monkeymusic.co.uk/charitysong. All the proceeds go to Nordoff Robbins, a national specialist music charity, which delivers 50,000 music therapy sessions a year to a broad range of people in schools, hospitals and care homes across the UK. Their qualified music therapists specifically help people with a range of challenges including autism, dementia, mental health problems, stroke, brain injury, learning difficulties, depression and in some cases clients have threatening or terminal illness, such as cancer.

The Essential Baby Care Guide is launched There’s a new collection of four DVDs introduced and narrated by world-renowned scientist, Professor Robert Winston, featuring impartial, practical, and potentially life-saving advice for new parents, from top experts in their field, as well as anecdotes from parents. The Essential Baby Care Guide consists of four DVDs containing around eight hours of up to date and academically-supported advice and problem-solving on the four issues many new parents find most stressful during the first year of their baby’s life:- feeding, care & development, sleeping and first aid & accident prevention.

The DVDs will be available as a set or individually from John Lewis stores nationwide, or online, and from The Essential Parent Company www.essentialparent.com

Under 5s Win an Aquabeat MP3 player with New Metanium Everyday Exercising with your baby can be a great way to get and stay in shape, and listening to music can be just the motivator you need to get out there every day. New Metanium Everyday Barrier Ointment is giving away 2 colourful Aquabeat MP3 players (RRP around £70) which can store 1,000 of your favourite tracks. It’s waterproof so you can even use it while swimming.

5 runners up will receive a specially designed purple Metanium changing bag (RRP £30) – ideal for all those on-the-go baby essentials. Winners and runners up will also receive a tube of Metanium Everyday. Protection for your baby and motivation for you – Every day!

New Soft Play Gym for under 5‛s at Jacobs Well Village Hall Every Monday and Wednesday Session hours 9:30-11:00am & 11:15am-12.45pm

Jo: 07717863228 or Dilek: 07853213023 www.tiddlersplaygym.co.uk For party and function hire contact us for details.

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Metanium Everyday RRP £2.99 for 40g and £5.49 for 80g is available from Boots, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, leading pharmacies and at www.boots.com Visit: www.metanium.co.uk to join the Metanium Baby & Toddler Club. For your chance to win, go to www.FamiliesSurreyWest. co.uk/competitions.

Adventure Classes for 2-4 years Active Adventures - Drama, Active Games & Dance Crafty Adventures - Arts and Crafts Also Holiday Events and Parties across West Surrey www.actoneadventures.co.uk 07956 182488 joanne@actoneadventures.co.uk

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The Olympic Torch Relay will pass through Shere, Godalming and Guildford on Friday 20 July. Anyone can watch the Olympic Torch Relay anywhere along the route. For more details see www.gosurrey.info/olympic-torch-relay

with a full programme of fun activities from 21 July – 2 September! Children will enjoy the animal passport trail as they The Look Out Discovery collect stamps from Pig racing at Bocketts Farm the various stations Centre in Bracknell is a great day around the farm to take home. They can also out, as it has over 90 hands-on science and meet ‘Fergie’ the real tractor and sit inside for nature activities. Leave your shadow on the a photo! Other activities include pony rides, wall, dam up a stream, launch a hydrogen tractor rides, animal handling, goat milking and rocket, create circuits and much more! You the famous pig racing! In addition, the NEW will have science literally at your fingertips!

Small Animal Village and Big Animal Barn are Inside the centre there is a gift shop full of open where you can meet and feed all of the great pocket money items and coffee shop friendly farm animals. Plus, don’t miss out on with drinks and light snacks including home panning for Gold in the Last Chance Mine to made cake! The Look Out Discovery Centre take home a souvenir medal! With 2 large Look Out is set indoor play barns, trampolines, young driver’s in 1,000 hectares area, sandpits and a giant jumping pillow, of Swinley Forest there’s plenty to keep the whole family amused! with a fantastic The Old Barn Tearooms serving homemade adventure play hot food, drinks and snacks is open all day. area. Open daily Bocketts Farm, Young Street Fetcham, KT22 10am – 5pm 9BS 01372 363764. Open daily 10am-5.30pm. (except 24-26 Save with Adult and child over 3 yrs £9.20, Child of 2 Dec). A super ad on £7.60, under 2s free, senior citizen £8.40. saver ticket is only page 19 £18.30 for 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult

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Guildford. Public swimming daily from 10.30am-6.30pm (there are a couple of changes in times due to school bookings so check www.guildfordlido.co.uk). Bring the Guildford Summer Festival brochure with you any Wednesday until 20 July for £1 off per person (up to 4 people). You can pick up a copy of the brochure from Guildford Tourist Information Centre.

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farm park on the outskirts of Epsom.

There are play areas (including The Hobblings Play Barn for indoor play), animals and the Hobblers - a bunch of curious fellows and creatures. There are mazes and role play areas, including a sand factory workshop. Test your skills on the low ropes adventure course or even brave the aerial walkways. Horton Lane, Epsom KT19 8PT www.thehobbledown.com.

and 3 children plus you can save 10% with the ad on page 19! Children 3 and under are free.

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Visit the Library - each

year libraries across the UK run the Summer Reading Challenge to encourage children to read through the holidays. They’re encouraged to read six or more books of their choice during the holidays with collectable incentives and rewards, plus a certificate, or medal for every child who completes the Challenge. Sign up at your local library from the end of June onwards.

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The Guildford Summer Festival runs from 1 June-31 July.

There are masses of events for all ages so why not pick up a brochure from the Tourist Information Centre in Guildford or visit www.guildfordsummerfestival.co.uk to see what’s going on.

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themed lands with exciting rides and attractions plus a zoo with over 1,000 animals and a sea life centre! New for 2012 is Madagascar LIVE! Prepare to Party which was launched to celebrate the park’s 25th anniversary. This is a brand new live show featuring favourite characters from the film, and it’s free with your park ticket! Also, from 25 July-18 August is the Moshling Hunt!

Your favourite little Moshlings have escaped at Chessington World of Adventures and Buster Bumblechops needs YOUR help! Become a Super Moshi for the day and take part in the real life Super Moshi Mission in Wild Asia, then go on the hunt to unearth the Moshlings’ secret hiding places. Each Moshling is looking after a secret symbol, collect all eight to unlock the code-word for lots of Moshi prizes and giveaways, including a brand new Moshling in-game at www.moshimonsters.com. Opens daily at 10am.

Durleighmarsh Farm Shop (Rogate Rd, Petersfield 01730 821626), Secretts (Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford 01483 520500) and Crockford Bridge Farm (New Haw Road, Addlestone, 01932 853 886). Please call for times before visiting.

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Enjoy a cheap film with Odeon Kids Most Saturday

and Sunday mornings and most days though the holidays Odeon cinemas show kids films at pocket money prices and with every child ticket you get a free adult one! Odeon Kids is at Odeon Guildford, Esher and Epsom cinemas see www.odeon.co.uk/fanatic/kids.

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Giant’s Play area, Alice Holt Forest

Go down to the forest!

Alice Holt Forest is open 365 days a year and from May-Aug is open 8am- 9pm.

There’s no entry fee, you just pay for parking.

There are walking and cycling trails, fantastic play areas, the ever popular Habitat Trail and Go Ape all in a beautiful woodland setting. There’s a brand new pirate ship in Play Wood and you can hire all sorts of bikes from Quench Cycles. And if you simply want to relax, you can picnic in the fresh air or enjoy lunch in the cafe. They also run great children’s activities throughout the holidays including the very popular den building and pond dipping. The activities are listed in our what’s on section. Why not get a discovery pass for £40 a year – this gives you free parking and discounts at the café, Quench Cycles and Go Ape as well as a host of other local and national benefits.

You can buy the pass online at forestry.gov.uk/ pass. Alice Holt Forest is at Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham GU10 4LS.

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Go to the Zoo Marwell Wildlife in Winchester opens daily at 10am. Peak prices: Adult £18, child (3-16) £14, family £60.

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Go Exploring Treasure Trails

(www.treasuretrails.co.uk) offer trails around the country that follow a spy, murder mystery or treasure hunt theme. With almost 1,000 trails around the UK, Treasure Trails make a great excursion for families and are a fun, alternative way of exploring the local area.

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from Farnham, set in 26 acres of beautiful landscaped grounds, Birdworld is home to over 750 birds. Ranging from parrots, penguins, toucans and flamingos to owls, pelicans, ducks and birds of prey, you will be amazed at the variety. Not to be missed is Penguin Beach, where visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of the African Penguin colony in their Robben Island themed walk through exhibit. Birdworld’s latest attraction is ‘Outback Landing’, where you have the opportunity to walk through an exhibit of free flying budgies, cockatiels and finches displayed against an Australian themed backdrop. In addition to birds, Birdworld is also home to Jenny Wren Farm where children can enjoy meeting all manner of animals such as pigs, sheep, rabbits, mice and even reindeer! Also visitors can enjoy a visit to Underwater World with its tropical fish, Piranhas and Crocodiles.

Daily events include penguin feeding, flying displays and animal handling. For Save more information about Birdworld with ad on visit www.birdworld.co.uk. page 17 Fantastic flying display at Birdworld

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Don’t miss GuilFest –

The award winning family festival in Guildford is celebrating its 21st anniversary on 13th-15th July 2012. Set in the picturesque grounds of Stoke Park, it is consistently voted one of the UK’s top family festivals. As well as an unbelievable 12 stages of music, comedy and theatre featuring a huge range of artists, GuilFest is also home to one of the best festival children’s areas in ACTIVKIDS BIRTHDAY PARTIES the UK – The Kidzone.

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50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ The National

Trust has launched a campaign “50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾”. It’s about getting kids outdoors and doing fun things – you can pick up a free scrapbook from your local property and start ticking off your outdoor adventures.

There is also an interactive website for kids based around it. Children can log in and see the list of things to do and as they tick off the things they earn rewards to help them personalise their own virtual explorer. www.50things.org. uk. The National Trust properties and gardens are running lots of great children’s activities in the summer holidays including pony rides, craft sessions and den building. Local properties and gardens include Claremont Landscape Gardens, Winkworth Arboretum, Dapdune Wharf, Shalford Mill, Hatchlands Park and Clandon Park. National Trust membership gives you free admission, and the children’s activities are only a small extra charge, so it’s a great investment, proving loads of great value days out. See www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ membership.

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Get Crafty The Little Letter

Company is now taking orders for their annual Summer Holiday craft boxes.

Delivered to your door for £20, each craft box contains ten crafts kits to while away quieter hours or rainy days, suitable for children aged 3-6.

Each kit contains everything you need to complete the craft. Pre-order until July 14th, and it will be dispatched during the first week of the Summer Holidays. www.littlelettercompany.co.uk

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There’s lots to do at Guildford Spectrum

With bowling, ice skating, soft play and a fabulous swimming pool complex, Spectrum is a great family destination.

With the voucher on page 19 you can do ice skating, bowling and swimming for only £39 for a family of 4 - what a great value day out!! From Monday 23rd July to Sunday 2nd September opening times are: Leisure Pool: Mon-Fri 9.30am-6.30pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-6pm. Ice Skating: Mon-Fri 11am-1pm or 2.30–4.30pm, Wed & Thurs, 4.45pm– 6.15pm, Sat and Sun 11am-1pm and 2- 4.30pm.

Bowling: Mon-Wed 9.30am-10.45pm, Thurs & Fri 9.30am-11.15pm and Sat - Sun 9am-11.15pm (last game is sold 45 mins before closing time).

There’s a Happy Hour (Early Bird Special), between 23 July and 31 August, 9.30am – 11am where you get one hour of bowling for up to 6 people, including shoe hire, for £20.

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Wellington Country Park Lovely 350 acre park with

lots of great play equipment and nature trails.

They hold lots of events throughout the year such as Circus Skills, Fairy & Pixie Party and Mini Olympics. See www.wellington-countrypark.co.uk - on some of the days if children go in fancy dress they get in free. High season prices are: Adult £8, child (3-15) £7, Child 2 and under FREE, Family (2 + 2) £27.50. Odiham Rd, Riseley, Reading 0118 932 6444.

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Have an end of holiday treat at Weyfest

Weyfest is recognised as one of the nicest music festivals in the UK, boasting an impressive lineup of stars from all genres of music, but it’s the family friendly aspect of the weekend that brings the most praise. Whilst the adults have plenty of great music to enjoy, there is so much for children of all ages. A colourful collection of sci-fi characters mingle with the crowds, including Stormtroopers and Daleks. They even have Dr Who’s original Tardis on display! Then there is the Kidzone, the fun village, arts and crafts and the traditional Lantern Parade in the evening, plus the much loved steam and diesel railway.

Weyfest takes place at The Rural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham from 31 August – 2 September. For more details see listing on page 26.

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Be Creative at Firing Earth Art Studio

At Firing Earth Art Studio at Smithbrook Kilns, Cranleigh you can paint ceramics as well as fabrics, canvas, silks and wooden items.

T-shirts are very popular in the summer and they stock both children’s and adult’s sizes. Just book a time, turn up and choose the item you’d like to paint. They have also introduced a new Graffiti workshop or Vintage Ceramic workshop for children aged 8+ where you can choose from a mug, plate or bowl and for £12.50 everything is included - all materials, tuition, a drink and a cupcake. Both these workshops are available on weekdays during state school holidays from 10.30am-12noon. Firing Earth have also teamed up with the Oxygene Dive Centre to offer Aqua Art for 8-12 year olds. You will paint a ceramic or canvas sea themed item at Firing Earth and then have a fun diving experience at The Surrey Sports Park. Booking is essential for Aqua Art on 01483 268788. www.firingearth.co.uk

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Crawley Road, Faygate, Nr. Horsham RH12 4SE 01293 851110. Children’s farm with indoor and outdoor fun. Open daily 10am5.30pm. Adult £7, child £6.25, Family (2+2) £25.

Reduced price for entry after 3.30pm.

Steam Museum (Iron Hill, Liphook) has a traditional steam fairground, steam railways and more. Open Sundays & Bank Holidays until 14 October, plus it is open Wednesdays to Sundays and Bank Holiday Monday from 1-27 August.

Also some Saturdays. 11am-5pm. Adult £13, child (3-15) £10, saver (2+2) £48. See www. hollycombe.co.uk for details of special events.

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so much here to keep kids entertained including lots of animals, bottle feeding, small animal handling, horse and pony rides, tractortrailer rides, indoor stables, 25ft climbing wall for big children and adults, free-climb rock, 1950s merry-go-rounds, indoor 3-level playzone, 3 indoor soft play areas, Jolly Jumbo’s play barn, happy haunting ghost tunnel ride, splash attack (June-Sept), adventure golf, sandpit and diggers, swing boats, water paddlerz, jumping pillows, mini mazes, toddlers play area, alpine adventure, refreshments and more. Don’t miss the recently opened Squirrels Scramble - the exhilarating new high-wire attraction – it’s a tree-top adventure for the whole family to enjoy! Open daily 10-5. Family of 4 £55 (peak time price). Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, Nr Billingshurst, W Sussex.

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The Rural Life Centre is a museum of how life used to be with old fashioned school room, chapel, shops and much more. Every Thursday during school holidays they run Activity Thursdays with “Step Back Together” activities at no extra charge such as demonstrations by the Wheelwright or Wood Turner, a chance to help with Victorian washing or chores, or learn about rag rugging and corn dollies. On Sundays the Old Kiln Light Railway runs and don’t miss the very popular giant dolls house – you can even go in it! Until the end of October, it is open Wednesday to Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays from 10am to 5pm. In the winter it is open Wednesdays and Sundays 11am-4pm. Adult £8.50, child (5-16) £6, family (2A+2C) £26. There are also special events here, some of which have different entry prices.

Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham 01252 795571.

Frimley Lodge Railway in Frimley Lodge Park runs trains from 11am-5pm on Sun 1 July, Sun 5 Aug and Mon 27 Aug. On Wed 1 Aug there is a Teddy Bears Special from 11am-4pm. The Great Cockcrow Railway (Hardwick Lane, Lyne) operates every Sunday from May to the end of Oct. Trains from 1.30-5pm (for ages 2+).

Trains also run from 1-4pm on Wednesdays in Aug. The Guildford Model Engineering Society (Stoke Park, Guildford) is running a Model Steam Rally & Exhibition on Sat 7 and Sun 8 July from 11am-5pm. Entry £7, under 16s free (cash only).

Free parking. Trains run from 11am. Rides are 80p. There are also Public Open Afternoons on Sun 29 July (Teddy Bears Picnic) and Sun 19 Aug, with train rides from 2-5pm (free entry, rides 80p each). Mizens Railway (Barrs Lane, Knaphill) offers train rides (for ages 1+) every Sunday from 2-5pm from May-Sept plus Thursday afternoons in Aug. There are Teddy Bears Picnics on Sun 12, Thurs 16 and Sun 19 Aug and Sun 15 Aug is Emergency Vehicles Day.

Special Offers and Competitions Save with The Reading Chest With so much going on during the summer holidays, it’s easy to forget about reading until school starts again in September. This year, encourage children to keep up their hard work with a membership to Reading Chest, the book rental service specialising in reading scheme books for children aged 4 to 9 years. Children will really look forward to receiving their own regular deliveries of books through the post. Establish a good routine by reading together each day and help your child record his or her progress with the reward chart and stickers. From £9.95 per month and if you sign up now there’s £5 off your first month’s subscription with the discount code SURREYW. Visit www.readingchest.co.uk to sign up or for further details.

Win one of five Easy2Name Off to School Sets We have 5 Easy2Name Off to School sets to give away, each set is worth £18.90 and contains 30 waterproof stickers, 30 iron on name tapes, 1 set of shoe covers, 1 bag tag and 1 shoe bag.

To enter go to www.FamiliesSurreyWest. co.uk/competitions. End date is 31 July.

Please state clearly the name of your child and whether you require the shoe bag and labels in red, pink or blue. The full Easy2Name range can be seen at www.easy2name.com

£5 off tickets to all Family Days at Ascot in 2012 Ascot Racecourse are offering Families Surrey West readers a saving of £5 on the entry price (on the day ticket price) for the remaining Family Days in 2012 which includes the Betfair Summer Family Fun Raceday on Sunday 22nd July, the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup and ‘80s Concert on Saturday 11th August, United House Group Day and Firework Spectacular on Saturday 3rd November and Christmas Family Meeting on Saturday 22nd December. As well as the racing, each family day has loads of extra entertainment for children which is included in the entry ticket, and as under 18s go free when accompanied by an adult it makes for a great value fun day out!

To book tickets for a family day and claim the discount, call 0844 346 3000 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday or visit www.ascot.co.uk 24/7, quoting promotional code FAMILIESSW. Tickets must be prebooked and cannot be used with any other offer. Max 9 tickets per order. Conditions of entry to Ascot Racecourse apply, see ascot.co.uk for details.

Win a family ticket to Birdworld We have a family ticket to Birdworld for 2 adults and 2 children, valid until end of October 2012 to give away to one lucky family.

To enter just go to www.FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk/competitions - make sure you enter before the end date of 15th August. At Birdworld there are a massive 26 acres to explore. There’s always a busy schedule of daily events, including penguin feeding, outdoor flying displays and animal handling of some of the smaller cuddly residents in the farm plus lots more. If you aren’t lucky enough to win - you can get one child ticket for just £1 with a full paying adult or senior citizen with the voucher on page 17.

Save at Essensuals Guildford To welcome back their ‘Premier Stylist’ Sara Nicholls who left a few years ago to travel round Austraila, Essensuals in Guildford are offering 30% OFF a cut & blow dry with Sara. They are also fortunate to have a new technician join them from Toni&Guy Farnham. As an introductory offer they are giving Families readers 30% OFF all colour services with Charley Lloyd. To book with either Charley or Sara please call (01483) 301200 for your appointment and quote “Families Offer”. Offer ends 31st August. Essensuals is below TGIs at 5 Dolphin House, 1/7 North Street, Guildford 01483 301200.

We have a family camping ticket to GuilFest to give away!

To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, go to www.FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk/competitions - the end date is 1st July. GuilFest is an independently run family festival that offers an incredibly eclectic musical line up including Jools Holland, Olly Murs, Brian Ferry, Tim Minchin, Gary Numan, Cher Lloyd and over 200 other great acts. There are also barn dances, a vintage fayre, arts and craft exhibitions, delicious food and drink from around the world, cocktail bars, real ale bars, boutique camping and a wonderfully relaxed family friendly vibe. GuilFest is also home to one of the best festival children’s areas in the UK – The Kidzone. Aimed solely at under 12’s, the area is packed with fantastic children’s entertainment, including guest appearances by Zak and Panzee from the Zingzillas on Saturday 14th July, and Postman Pat on Sunday 15th July. GuilFest runs from 13th-15th July in Stoke Park, Guildford.

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Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, Berkshire. Visit The Look Out Discovery Centre this summer and discover the stinking secrets of your body! Why do we burp? What happens with the food we eat? Why do we have snot? If you like anything that is gross then this is the place for you. Show times are at 11am, 12 noon, 2pm and 3.15pm. Shows run at weekends and Bracknell school holidays. For ages 4+. £1.85 plus admission.

SUNDAY 1 JULY 50s Fete and Pony Rides Hatchlands Park

E Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 11am-4pm. Enjoy a historic Fete lavished with a wide range of activities, year by year information, crafts stalls and live music. Fete is included in admission and a pony ride for 2-11 yr olds is £2.50 per ride (plus admission).

Fur and Feathers Fun Day Brickfields Country Park

Off Boxalls Lane, Aldershot 11am-4pm.

A wildlife fun day with farm animals, birds of prey, stalls and displays from local environment and wildlife groups.

Alton Agricultural Show

Froyle Park Showground Arena events, terrier racing, birds of prey, stalls, family entertainment and more.

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Entrants can choose between a 5k, 10k and Half Marathon distance. Peppa Pig and George will be waving walkers off at the start-line for the 5k and 10k walks and appearing at intervals throughout the day, plus there’s story telling and crafts for children. For further information on how to enter visit www.walkthewalk.org/sunwalk

FRIDAY 6 JULY Noah’s Ark Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St Haslemere 01428 642112 1.30-2.30pm. Adult £1, child £2. No need to book. Help find the second giraffe in the galleries, listen to a story and do a colouring for the giant ark.

For under 5s with an adult.

50th Anniversary Celebrations Farnborough Grange Infant School From 2pm. Refreshments will be available or bring a picnic to enjoy in the school grounds.

A Tribute to the Spitfire Polesden Lacey Nr Dorking 01372 452048 10am-5pm and 5-9pm.

Daytime: spectacular Spitfire flypasts, music, stalls and other entertainment.

Included in admission. Evening: Concert by Glenn Miller Orchestra with thrilling Spitfire air display. Adult £20, child £5 when bought in advance from Dorking Halls on 01306 881717.

SATURDAY 7 JULY Sporting Games Haslemere Educational Museum

78 High St Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30am-12noon. For ages 5-11. Learn about the history and ethos of the Olympic games. What games do you think should be included? Mem £5, non-mem £7. Please pre-book.

Hale Carnival and Fete

Village Green, Upper Hale 2pm.

Loads of stalls and great family entertainment.

Mini Menagerie Day Claremont Landscape Gardens Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 10.30am-4.30pm. A range of exotic and domestic animals on display with a timetable of events throughout the day. Handling and phobia sessions, snake & lizard feeding and photo opportunities. Included in admission.

Party in the Playground Badshot Lea Village Infant School

12.30-3.30pm. A fun afternoon for all the family. Live music, BBQ, bar & refreshments, bouncy castle, children’s fun rides, activities and stalls. Entry: Adult £1.50, children free. All Welcome.

15 Minutes of Fun Chertsey Museum

33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Drop-in for some fun family crafts.

Free. 1.30-3.30pm.

A Tribute to the Spitfire Polesden Lacey See entry on 6 July.

Guildford Lions Charity Raft Race

Starts at Millmead, Guildford at 3pm, finishes at Riverside Centre.

Enjoy watching the home made rafts!

Send First School Summer Fair 12-3pm. An afternoon of fun with fairground rides, barbeque, tea and cakes, Pimms and strawberries, games, stalls, raffle, tombolas, entertainment...Entry £1 a family.

Dickens and Photography Watts Gallery

Down Lane Compton, Guildford 01483 810235 10.45pm-1.15pm. For 11-15yrs.

Create a black and white and sepia image of yourself based upon the Carte De Visites in the Dickens and the Artists exhibition. £5, please book.

Bushcraft skills Witley Common. 10.30am-12pm or 1.30-3pm. Introduction to a range of bushcraft skills. For ages 7+ with an adult. Adult £6, child £4. Book by 5 July on 01372 220644.

Party in the Park

Woking Park, Kingfield Road 12-7pm.

An extravaganza of music, sport and culture. An array of free performances and activities within themed zones including music workshops, storytelling, Punch & Judy, magic tricks, circus skills, creative craft workshops, bouncy inflatables plus lots more!

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FRIDAY 13 JULY GuilFest Stoke Park, Guildford GuilFest is an independently run family festival that offers an incredibly eclectic musical line up and is consistently voted as one of the UK’s top family festivals. GuilFest 2012 promises to be bigger and better than ever before with an unbelievable 12 stages of music, comedy and theatre featuring artists as diverse as Jools Holland, Olly Murs, Brian Ferry, Tim Minchin, Gary Numan, Cher Lloyd and over 200 other great acts; as well as barn dances, a vintage fayre, arts and craft exhibitions, delicious food and drink from around the world, cocktail bars, real ale bars, boutique camping and a wonderfully relaxed family friendly vibe. GuilFest is also home to one of the best festival children’s areas in the UK – The Kidzone. Aimed solely at under 12’s, the area features children’s theatre, VIP guest appearances from Postman Pat and Zak and Panzee from the Zingzillas, circus workshops, amazingly talented performers, balloon makers, costume making and much more besides. The weekend culminates in a parade around the festival on Sunday, where kids get a chance to show off what they’ve been making. The Kidzone also has that rarity at festivals – clean toilets and baby changing facilities; and for those who wish to camp for the weekend there is also a specially enclosed family camping area for quieter nights and added peace of mind. Tickets prices range from £35 - £135, with Under 12’s free accompanied by an adult and reduced fares for Under 16’s - available from www.guilfest.co.uk.

SATURDAY 14 JULY Bat Walk Winkworth Arboretum

Hascombe Road, Godalming 01483 208477 8.45pm−10.45pm. Explore the Arboretum with a bat expert to see if you can track down the brilliant bats.

Adult £8, Child £4. Please book.

Knaphill Village Show Mizens Railway, Barrs Lane, Knaphill 2-5pm. The trains will be running, BBQ, bar, music, Punch and Judy, roman enactment, bouncy castle and more!

Stationary Engine Rally Rural Life Centre

Reeds Rd, Tilford near Farnham 01252 795571 10am-5pm. Engines of all sizes and ages dating back to the early 1900s, many demonstrating the sort of jobs they would have carried out during their working lives on farms and in factories. Included in Admission.

GuilFest, Stoke Park See 13 July.

Cranleigh Games

Games and competitions around the village from chess and scrabble to BMX and skateboarding, table tennis, Tae Chi and talent competitions. See www.cranleighgames.com.

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Ewhurst Carnival and Horticultural Show

The Recreation Ground, Broomers Lane, Ewhurst 12.30-4pm. The theme is “The Ewhurst Summer Games” with a fancy dress procession leaving the cricket ground at 12 noon, led by a marching band to the Recreation Ground. At the Rec there will be the Horticultural Summer Show, running races, tug-of-war, a dog show, fun stalls and the main attraction the Zorbs. In the evening there’s a “Revel on the Rec” when local band, The Fabulous Nobodys, will play - bring a picnic! For tickets please email revelontherec2012@gmail.com.

Pyrford & Wisley Flower Show

Cricket Ground, Pyrford 12.30-5pm.

Arena events, stalls, refreshments and displays in the marquee.

Parish Summer Fete

Weycombe Road Recreation Ground, Haslemere 12-4pm. Free entry.

Farnborough Airshow 0844 858 6752 9.30am-5.30pm.

Vintage flying greats, a 4 hour display of aerobatics and some of the fastest aircraft plus lots more entertainment all included in the entry price.

New France Old England Reenactment Camp, Painshill Park

Portsmouth Road, Cobham 01932 868113 10.30am-5pm. Watch history come alive as you discover the adventures of mid-18th century North America.

Visit the tented encampments and talk to the uniformed soldiers and 18th century civilians to find out about their lives. Included in admission.

SUNDAY 15 JULY Puffing-a-Wey, Dapdune Wharf

Wharf Road, Guildford 01483 561389 11am-5pm. Come and see a selection of Steam Boats all fired up. Normal admission charges.

Alton Bus Rally

Anstey Park, Alton Free entry. Hundreds of vintage buses can be found at this event. Free bus rides are available with services connecting to the Watercress Line which will be running an increased service. More information at www. watercressline.co.uk

Stationary Engine Rally Rural Life Centre See 14 July. Steam

powered rides on the light railway today.

GuilFest, Stoke Park See 13 July.

Cranleigh Games See 14 July.

Farnborough Airshow See 14 July.

Macmillan Classic Motor Show & Family Fun Day Clandon Park Estate, W Clandon 11am.

Access is directly off the A25 Epsom Road, through the “Golden Gates” entrance to the estate in Merrow village. As well as a display of Classic and Vintage cars, there will be refreshments, an entertainments area for small children with bouncy castle, face painting etc., arena displays, live model steam trains, music, stalls and exhibitors.

Entry: £7 per person. Fundraising event for Macmillan Cancer Support.

New France Old England Reenactment Camp See 14 July.

Pony Rides and Have a Go Archery, Hatchlands Park E Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 11am-4pm. Pony rides (2-11yrs), archery (6yrs+). Admission + £2.50 per pony ride or + £1.50 for 4 archery arrows.

TUESDAY 17 JULY Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox

Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 11-11.40am. Suggested donation £2.

Stories and hands-on creative fun.

Spaces allocated on a first-come, firstserved basis.

FRIDAY 20 JULY Wings and Things Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30-11.30am. For under 5s with a carer. Adult £1, child £2, no booking needed. Explore the world of birds and insects in the museum garden and make your own creature.

Museum Monkeys Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Singing, stories, arts and craft and snack for under 5s with an adult.

Doors open at 9.30am. £4.50/child, sibling £2 (1-5 year olds), siblings under 1 are free. Advance booking required.

SATURDAY 21 JULY Albury Produce Show and Fair

Albury Cricket Ground, Albury Heath, 2-5pm. Enjoy a traditional Village fair.

Wood Street Village Summer Show Village Green 12-5pm. Attractions include the dog show, rides and stalls, the Horticultural Society marquee, a car boot sale and races!

Storytelling with Cinderella

Guildford Castle Grounds (near the Banstand) Free, no booking needed.

11am, 1pm & 4pm (30 min. sessions).

Join Cinderella and Prince Charming as they tell their story.

Pony Rides, Hatchlands Park

East Clandon 01483 222482 12-3pm.

Pony rides with safe ponies and experienced handlers for 2-11 year olds. Admission + £2.50 per ride.

Museum in the Park

Churchfield’s Recreation Ground Compton Crescent, Chessington 2-4.30pm. Run by Elmbridge Museum.

Celebrate all things Ancient Greek with boat building, Chariot racing, theatrical mask-making and if you bring a sheet you can transform yourself into an Ancient Greek. No booking, first come, first served! Children must be with an adult. £1.50 per child.

Byfleet Parish Day

Byfleet Recreation Ground, Rectory Lane, Byfleet 12.30-5pm. Stalls, attractions, displays, food and drink, childrens’ entertainment and races, vintage vehicle display, music and entertainment. Entry: Adult £1, concessions 50p.

Peppa Pig Weekend Fishers Farm Park Peppa Pig Weekend Fishers Farm Park

Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green RH14 0EG 01403 700063 Oink! The fantastic Peppa Pig will be visiting Fishers Adventure Farm Park! She’ll be available for all visitors to come and meet her at various intervals throughout the day for a great pig hug!!

To celebrate her visit, there’ll also be extra special events such as ‘Peppa Pig Racing’ and a ‘Name The Piglet’ competition!

SAT 21 JULY - 2 SEPTEMBER Family Trail, Polesden Lacey Nr Dorking, RH5 6BD 01372 452048 A different trail every week during the holidays. Admission +£1 per trail.

SUNDAY 22 JULY Orienteering! Dapdune Wharf Wharf Road, Guildford 01483 561389 11am-3pm. £2. Starts at Dapdune Wharf and involves a walk to Shalford Park and back. Bring your compass if you have one. Please pre-book.

Peppa Pig Weekend Fishers Farm Park See 21 July.

Here Comes the Sun!

Castle Grounds Guildford 12-4pm. Free. Drop in and join Guildford Astronomical Society to view the sun through very special solar viewing telescopes. No need to book.

Albury Music Festival

Albury Cricket Ground, Albury Heath, From 2pm. Lots of great music plus face painting, pony rides and bouncy castles. Free entry.

Betfair Weekend Family Fun Day Ascot Racecourse 0844 346 3000 There’s a star studded line-up for the Family Fun Day to complement the superb Flat racing.

Scotty the Ascot Mascot will be joined by Peppa Pig and George, Humungousaur and Four Arms from Ben 10 as well as Thomas the Tank Engine and the Fat Controller. All activities are included in your entry ticket and also include face painting and fairground rides, all ideal for the under 10’s. Gates open 11am, first race: 2.10pm. On the day grandstand admission £18 (under 18s free). Plus if you buy in advance and quote FamiliesSW you will pay just £13 per ticket! (See offer details on page 13).

Betfair Weekend Family Fun Day Ascot Racecourse

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Object Investigation Haslemere Educational Museum

Mini Beasts & Clay Critters, Alice Holt Forest

78 High Street Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30am12noon. For ages 5-11 years. Celebrate the Festival of British Archaeology by reconstructing broken pottery and investigating items from the handling collection.

Mem £5, non-mem £7. Please pre-book.

Alice Holt Forest

Holt Pound, Farnham GU10 4LS 01420 520212 Float Your Boat All ages. £4 per child accompanied. 10-11am, 11.15am-12.15pm, 1.152.15pm and 2.30-3.30pm. This is an opportunity to make a boat that will float. You will be helped to design your very own raft or QE2 for the paddling pool. Floatability testing included. Please pre-book.

Den Building Ages 8yrs+ £8 per child. 10am12noon. It’s summer time so it doesn’t matter if your den is waterproof .... does it?! Please pre-book.

Decorative Flower Pots, Chertsey Museum

33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 For 5-12 years.

11am-12.30pm or 2-3.30pm. Please pre-book. £5.50.

Princess and Pirate School

Applegarth Farm, Headley Road, Grayshott 01428 609340 www.mylittleprincessparties.co.uk 11am-1pm.

Tinkerbell will lead a workshop with arts and crafts, dancing and games and hopefully a pirate treasure hunt in the garden. For ages 3-6, please book. £12.50.

Annie in an Afternoon

St Catherines Village Hall, Chestnut Avenue, Guildford 2-4.30pm. Dance, Drama & Musical Theatre workshop for ages 4-9 years culminating in a mini musical performance at the end of the afternoon. £7.50 - please pre-book by calling Act One Adventures on 07956 182488.

TUES 24 JULY - SAT 1 SEPTEMBER The Inventive Victorians Surrey History Centre

130 Goldsworth Rd, Woking 01483 518737 Free children’s arts & crafts. Learn about 19th century history and enjoy a range of Victorian themed crafts for all ages. Make a Victorian toy, play a Victorian board game or colour in! Read actual letters from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Available during open hours: Closed on Sun & Mon, Open Tues 9.30am5pm, Wed 10.15am-5pm, Thurs 9.30am-7.30pm, Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm (closed Sat 25 Aug).

WEDNESDAY 25 JULY Shrink Plastic Creations, The Lightbox

Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737837 1.30-2.30pm for 4-8 years and 3-4pm for 8-16 years. £5.50.

Design and make your own shrink plastic badges or accessories to take home. Please pre-book. Under 8s must be with an adult (adult free).

Interview Dickens, Watts Gallery

Down Lane Compton, Guildford 01483 810 235 11-1pm & 2-4pm. For ages 5 -10. Meet Charles Dickens. Budding young journalists can interview the writer in this exclusive press call! Explore the Dickens exhibition with Curatorial Fellow Mary McMahon. Please pre-book.

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Countryside Museum Picnic Areas • Café Open Wed - Sun & BH • 10am - 5pm Tilford • Farnham • Surrey www.rural-life.org.uk 01252 795571

Holt Pound, Farnham GU10 4LS 01420 520212 For ages under 5yrs. £4 per child accompanied. 10-11am, 11.15am-12.15pm, 1.15-2.15pm and 2.30-3.30pm. Go in search of centipedes, millipedes, beetles, spiders and worms with magnifying glasses, bug pots, leaf shaking, log lifting, stone turning…an outdoor session ending with clay craft, to make your own mini beast to take home. Please pre-book.

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745 444

Funky Junk Thursdays: Jurassock Park

10.30am - 12pm. £7.50. Funky Junk has gone Jurassic mad! Come and make your very own dinosaur sock puppet. Dress for mess. For ages 6–10. Please book.

Funky Junk Thursdays: Masquerade Masks

1.30-3pm. £7.50. Marissa Sweeney has feathers and sequins and lots of colourful things to help your imagination run wild while making your masquerade mask. For ages 6–10 yrs. Please pre-book.

Crafty Celts Haslemere Educational Museum

High Street Haslemere 01428 642112 Family drop-in event from 11am-3pm. Free. Learn about the Celts in Britain with demonstrations and hand on activities.

Activities include drop spinning, making a Celtic cross and learning about Celtic cooking.

BIRD PARK • JENNY WREN FARM • UNDERWATER WORLD

Be dazzled by our fantastic flying displays.

Explore ‘Penguin Beach’ and ‘Outback Landing’ our exciting walk through attractions. Meet our friendly farm animals on Jenny Wren Farm and continue your adventure in Underwater World with tropical aquariums and crocodile swamp. sUmmer event days at BirdworLd teddy Bear’s picnic Wed 1st August mini Beast safari day Wed 8th August animal athletics Wed 15th August wild west Fun day Wed 22nd August crafty Little artists day Wed 29th August

For more information visit www.birdworld.co.uk or call 01420 22992 Holt Pound, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LD On the A325. Follow the brown cockatoo signs

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Dance School

Applegarth Farm, Headley Road, Grayshott 01428 609340 www.mylittleprincessparties.co.uk High energy fun “Dance School” from 11am-12pm. £7 per child. For ages 6-9 years. Please pre-book.

Explore@FMD Holiday Workshop

Farnham Music and Drama, 78 Tilford Road, Farnham, 01252 727617 10am-4.30pm. For children aged 5-10 who want to find out more about music and performance and who may want to start learning an instrument. Children will be singing, learning about the orchestra, trying out orchestral and percussion instruments and performing. Please pre-book.

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1-3 East St, Farnham 10 am. Story, drama & craft for age 2-7 years. FREE. No booking necessary. Run by Act One Adventures.

Drawing in the Courtyard, The Lightbox

Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737837 Drop in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Suggested donation £2. Come and make large-scale drawings inspired by the ‘Centrepiece’ exhibition. In the Education Studio in case of inclement weather. For ages 4+ with an adult.

FRIDAY 27 JULY Fun Day

Applegarth Farm, Headley Road, Grayshott 01428 609340 www.mylittleprincessparties.co.uk Friday is fun day in the garden with a trampoline, bouncy castle and face painting for just £5 per child for ages 1-9. No booking needed. 10.30am-4pm.

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What’s On Diary FRIDAY 27 JULY CONT. West Byfleet LI:VE

West Byfleet Recreation Ground An outdoor large screen TV will broadcast live footage of the Olympic cycle races over the weekend. Community groups will be holding a series of events on the recreation ground from 6pm today and over the weekend.

Bubble Fun Family Workshop The Lightbox

TUESDAY 31 JULY Clay Carving Haslemere Educational Museum

Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737837 Drop in anytime from 1.30-4pm.

Suggested donation £2. Make your own funky bubble wand to use and take home. For ages 4+ with an adult.

SATURDAY 28 JULY

Play in a Day, Princes Hall

Wharf Road, Guildford 01483 561389 8.30-10.30pm £2 per person. As part of the big butterfly count, join Walsham lengthsman Emma in setting up a moth trap and investigating and identifying what you find. Tea and cake provided. Booking essential.

Celebrate Pyrford

Pyrford Cricket Club, Coldharbour Rd The Olympic cycling road race is due at Pyrford at 11am, the rest of the race will be broadcast on the big screen.

Followed by The Pyrford Games - fun races for adults and children.

Inflatables, beer tent and BBQ. For more information about the Olympic Cycling Road Race over this weekend and where to view it go to www. gosurrey.info/olympic-road-cycling.

There is also entertainment in Dorking and Leatherhead High Streets across the weekend.

West Byfleet LI:VE See 27 July.

SUNDAY 29 JULY Rustic Sunday, Rural Life Centre

Reeds Rd, Tilford near Farnham 01252 795571 10am-5pm. Many rural crafts are demonstrated and there is something for all the family to enjoy.

Watch country crafts, listen to country music, soak up the ambience of a vanished way of life. Steam powered rides on the light railway. Farmers’ market, lunches, teas, picnic areas, free parking. This year there’s a special event to celebration 30 years of steam trains on the Old Kiln Light Railway.

Adult £8.50, over 60s/Concessions £7.50, child (5-16) £6, family £26 (2 Adults + their children under 16).

Celebrate Pyrford

Pyrford Cricket Club, Coldharbour Rd Open Air Church Service at 10am, Olympic cycle road race due at 1pm, watch the rest of the race on the big screen, bring a picnic and enjoy bouncy castle, bungee run and more.

West Byfleet LI:VE See 27 July.

Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 The Jolly Postman for 7-11yrs. Perform a play in a day. 10am-4pm. £14. Please book.

Fabric Postcards Chertsey Museum

33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 For 5-12 years. 11am-12.30pm or 2-3.30pm. Please pre-book. £4.50.

Princess and Pirate School See entry on 24 July.

Creation Station

Godalming Fun craft sessions. For times and venue please call 0844 854 9184.

Pre School Drama and Music Workshop, Guildford Spectrum

01483 44 33 22 10-10.30am for 18 months - 2 ½ yrs (with guardian) £3.70 or 10.45-11.30am for 3-5yrs (without guardian), £5.20. Please pre-book.

Painted Stained Glass Workshop The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737837 2-3.30pm. £6.50. Create your own colourful glass votives with stained glass paints. For 8-16s. Please book.

TUES 31 july - SUN 12 AUG The Summer Games Hatchlands Park

East Clandon 01483 222482 11am-4pm.

A range of outdoors and indoors games for you to play. Included in admission.

Only open Tues-Fridays and Sundays.

Save with Teddy Bear’s Picnic ad on page Birdworld Holt Pound, Farnham 17

GU10 4LD 01420 22992 Bring your teddy along for this favourite annual event at Birdworld.

There will be fun, games, dancing and loads of prizes to be won! Event included in admission price.

Sculpture, The Lightbox

Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737837 1-2.30pm for 4-8yrs and 3-4.30pm for 8-16yrs. £6.50. Join artist Jo Carter in this figurative sculpture workshop.

Please pre-book. Under 8s must be with an adult (adult free).

Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Storytelling Winkworth Arboretum

Hascombe Road, Godalming GU8 4AD 01483 208477 1.30-2.30pm. Fun filled teddy bears’ picnic with storytelling and songs. Admission + £3 per child (accompanying adult free). No booking needed.

Wiggly Wednesdays Fishers Farm Park

Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green RH14 0EG 01403 700063 Hug-A-Bug will be bringing along some Creepy Critters every Wednesday in August… snakes, geckos and other slimey things for all those brave little monsters! You can hold snakes, Eddie the iguana as well as spiders and lots of other wiggly things. Included in admission.

THURSDAY 2 AUGUST Ugly Bug Ball, Dapdune Wharf

Get Wild on Wednesdays Polesden Lacey

Drawing in the Courtyard The Lightbox See entry on 26 July.

Nr Dorking, RH5 6BD 01372 452048 Join the rangers for a different activity every week, from bug hunting to den building. Activities will run throughout the day from 11am-4pm. Admission plus £4 per child. No booking needed.

Beach Party Enchanted Wood Toys

10-12 Petworth Road, Haslemere 10 am. Story, drama & craft for age 2-7 years. FREE. No booking necessary.

Craft Workshop, Princes Hall

Aldershot 01252 329155 10am-4pm. £15. Please book. For 4-7 years.

Cartoon Zoetropes Chertsey Museum

Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 520212 For ages 6-8 from 10am-1pm. For ages 9-11 from 2-5pm. £30 per child.

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Shalford GU4 8BS 01483 561389 11am-4.30pm. Admission + £1.50 for children’s activities. Make a tasty gingerbread person to decorate in whatever style you choose! No booking needed.

See entry on 31 July.

Pre School Drama and Music Workshop, Guildford Spectrum

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Baking with the Miller’s Wife Shalford Mill

Wharf Road, Guildford 01483 561389 Thursdays in August, 11am-5pm, Admission + £2. Bug hunting, bug sculptures, build a bug home, make wings and antennae, and come dressed as a bug! No booking needed.

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Rachel Palmer to create a unique art installation and dance performance inspired by the woodlands. If you like performing, photography and art, don’t miss this! To book contact rachel@thedancemovemnet.co.uk or call 0845 4505441.

78 High St Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30am-12noon. For ages 5-11. Using the collections as inspiration carve a design onto clay to create a clay plaque or to turn into the sides of a slab pot.

Mem £5, non-mem £7. Please book.

Moths, Glorious Moths!

Dapdune Wharf

Baking with the Miller’s Wife Shalford Mill

33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 For 5-12 years. 11am-12.30pm or 2-3.30pm. Please pre-book. £4.50.

Get Wild on Wednesdays Polesden Lacey

Activity Thursday Rural Life Centre

Reeds Rd, Tilford near Farnham 01252 795571 10am-5pm. There will be a variety of fun things to do for accompanied children at this countryside museum. Find out about traditional crafts, trades, chores and pastimes. For example there may be demonstrations by the Wheelwright or Wood Turner, a chance to help with Victorian washing or chores, or learn about rag rugging and corn dollies. All included in admission.

Funky Junk Thursdays: Funky Planes!, Farnham Maltings

Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745 444 1.30pm–3.30pm. £9. Build your own funky aeroplane. Dress for mess. For ages 6–10 yrs. Please pre-book.

Shells Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St Haslemere 01428 642112 Family drop-in event from 11am-3pm.

Mem £2, non-mem £4. No booking needed. Look at the Museum’s shell handling collection, learn about how shells have been used in the past and enjoy shell related crafts.

Dance School, Applegarth Farm

See entry on 26 July.

FRIDAY 3 AUGUST Summer Holiday Fun! Winkworth Arboretum

Hascombe Road, Godalming GU8 4AD 01483 208477 2-3.30pm. Be a nature detective and follow a different trail each week. Be inspired to write poetry, take photographs or create art of your fascinating discoveries and submit them for the Closer to Nature exhibition in October. Admission + £1 for trail. No booking needed.

Flying Fridays, Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green RH14 0EG 01403 700063 Hawking About will be swooping by on Fridays this August with their fantastic array of fascinating birds of prey. They’ll perform live demonstrations, photo sessions and lucky visitors will even get to hold a Harris hawk or an owl!

Included in admission.

Pony Rides and Fun Day Hatchlands Park

East Clandon 01483 222482 11am4pm. Bring a picnic and spend the day at Hatchlands Park: children’s trails, activities and garden games to keep you entertained. House, tea room and shop will be open. Admission+ £2.50 for a 3-5 minute pony ride for 2-11 yrs.

Bubble Fun Workshop See 27 July.

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FRIDAY 3 AUGUST CONT.

MONDAY 6 AUGUST

Mill Cottage Farm Experience

Razzle Dazzle Cheerleading Holiday Workshops

See entry on 27 July.

Fun Day, Applegarth Farm See entry on 27 July.

SATURDAY 4 AUGUST Bushcraft Skills Winkworth Arboretum

Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 Two hour sessions from 10am-5pm.

For children aged 8−13 (with an adult).

Admission + £20 for one adult and one child, plus £8 for an extra child.

Please pre-book.

15 Minutes of Fun, Chertsey Museum See entry on 7 July.

Suncatchers Family Workshop The Lightbox

Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737837 Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm.

Suggested donation £2. Make your own colourful suncatcher. For ages 4+ with an adult.

Physical Energy – Words in a Landscape, Watts Gallery

Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 810 235 10.45pm-1.15pm.

For ages 11-15yrs. Create poetry on paper and weave it through the Watts Gallery woodland with Olympic poet, Sally Blackmore. Workshop will take place outside. £5, please pre-book.

SAT 4 - SUN 12 AUGUST Wild Child Week Claremont Landscape Gardens

Albury Village Hall, Albury, Guildford 10am-3pm. £30.

Participants will be taught a series of dances using cheerleading, street dance and gymnastics and will perform a show at the end of the day. Camps are open to all children aged 5-11 and provide aspiring young dancers with a professional and safe environment within which they can master dance and cheerleading. Please book www.razzledazzlecheerleading.com rachel@razzleazzlecheerleading.com.

The Music Works Drums Workshop

www.themusicworks.co 01483 516060.

The Music Works is a brand new purpose built music school in Milford with 6 soundproofed air-conditioned studios fully equipped with the latest Yamaha instruments plus an on site digital recording studio offering fun packed full day workshops from 9.30am-4.30pm. All abilities welcome including beginners and instruments are provided. Performance skills, instrument setup, Master class tuition, PA and Microphone use, Composing and Recording and Live Band session.

For ages 7-12 years. £28. Please prebook. Bring packed lunch and drink.

Everything else is provided!

The Music Works Workshop

Portsmouth Road, Esher 01372 467806 Children’s trail daily from 10am4.30pm. Admission + 50p for the trail. Also Mon 6 - Fri 10 Aug 11am1pm craft activities in the Thatched Cottage. Admission + £1.50 per craft.

Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 See entry on 4 Aug - although today it is for children aged 13+ with an adult.

Cranleigh Show

Cranleigh Showground 0845 230 5177 8am-5.30pm. One day agricultural show with entertainment including Motorcycle stunt display team, sheep racing, falconry display, gun dogs, Titan the Robot and much more. On the day tickets: Adult £12, Under 16s £5, Family £30 (2+3), Under 5’s: Free.

Reduced price advance tickets from www.cranleighshow.org.uk.

Grayshott Village Show

Applegarth Farm, Headley Rd, Grayshott From 12noon. Falconry display, medieval battle re-enactment, The Sheep Show, duck herding, pony rides, kids corner with carousel and bouncy castle and Polo matches.

Leith Hill - Den building

10am – 12.30pm. Build your own survival shelter and enjoy popcorn and marshmallows around the campfire.

For 7+ with an adult. child £5, book by 2 Aug on 01372 220644.

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TUESDAY 7 AUGUST The Big Build Party

St Catherines Village Hall, Chestnut Av, Guildford Come and build with Lego, Garden building blocks and other building toys. Art & Craft too. 2-3.15pm and 3.15- 4.30pm. £5 per session. For ages 4-9 years.

Please pre-book by calling Act One Adventures on 07956 182488.

Compass Discoveries Haslemere Educational Museum

78 High Street Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30am-12noon. For ages 5-11 years.

See what you can discover on the selection of maps and make your own simple compass. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Please pre-book.

The Music Works Guitar Workshop

www.themusicworks.co 01483 516060.

9.30am-4.30pm. All abilities welcome including beginners and instruments are provided. Performance skills, instrument setup, Master class tuition, PA and Microphone use, Composing and Recording and Live Band session.

For ages 7-12 years. £28. Please book.

Mini Beast Safari Day Birdworld

Godalming See entry on 31 July.

Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 22992 Join the Birdworld keepers to meet their slithering and crawling critters plus arts and crafts, trails and Save with lots more fun. ad on page Included in 17 admission price.

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Holiday Activities Sayers Croft Trust See 7 August.

Bugs and Butterflies Magical Rooms

2 Headley Rd Grayshott 01428 608340 For ages 5+. 10am-12noon £10, or 10am-3.30pm £25. Summer arts and crafts with a bugs and butterflies theme. Please pre-book.

Creation Station

Cranleigh Rd, Ewhurst 01483 275 990 www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk For children 6years+. Activities to be confirmed. £19. 9.30am-3.15pm. Please pre-book.

Climbing Puppets Family Workshop, The Lightbox

Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737837 Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm.

Suggested donation £2. Build and decorate your own climbing puppet.

For ages 4+ with an adult.

WEDNESDAY 8 AUGUST Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Storytelling, Winkworth See entry on 1 August.

The Music Works Keyboards Workshop

www.themusicworks.co 01483 516060.

9.30am-4.30pm. All abilities welcome including beginners and instruments are provided. Performance skills, instrument setup, Master class tuition, PA and Microphone use, Composing and Recording and Live Band session.

For ages 7-12 years. £28. Please book.

Silly Summer Headgear The Lightbox

SUNDAY 5 AUGUST Bushcraft Skills Winkworth Arboretum

Princess and Pirate School

Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737837 1-2.30pm for 4-8yrs and 3-4.30pm for 8-16yrs. £6.50. Create your own funky headgear using new and found materials. Please pre-book. Under 8s must be with an adult (adult free).

Learn to Paint with Helen Jarvis Watts Gallery

Down Lane, Compton, 01483 810 235 11- pm & 2-4pm. For ages 5 -10. Create a colour wheel, learn to mix colour and create your own original work of art.

Old clothes are encouraged as acrylics don’t wash out! £5. Please pre-book.

Family ARTventures

11am-4pm (drop in anytime). Pick up and play activities and nature trails. Bring a picnic and enjoy Witley Common. Child £2.50. Meet outside the Witley Centre, Haslemere Road, Witley. 01428 681050 for more information. Booking not required.

Experiments with Renewable Energy, Shalford Mill

Shalford 01483 561389 11am-4.30pm.

Admission + £1.50 for children’s activities. Fun with water, wind and bicycle power. No booking needed.

Wiggly Wednesdays Fishers Farm Park See 1 August.

Get Wild on Wednesdays Polesden Lacey See entry on 1 August.

THURSDAY 9 AUGUST Shadowy Shapes Haslemere Educational Museum

78 High St Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30am-12pm. For ages 5-11. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Learn about the art of the shadow theatre and make your own shadow puppet. Please pre-book.

Ugly Bug Ball, Dapdune Wharf See entry on 2 August.

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745 444

Funky Racers!

10am–12pm. £9. Build your very own funky racing car model. Let your imagination race away with you. For ages 6–10 yrs. Please pre-book.

Funky Fairy Wall Hanging

1.30pm–3pm. £7.50. Come and create a beautiful wall hanging for your room.

There will be lots of sparkly things to choose from. Dress for mess. For ages 6–10 yrs. Please pre-book.

Activity Thursday, Rural Life Centre See entry on 2 August.

Drawing in the Courtyard, The Lightbox See entry on 26 July.

Dance School, Applegarth Farm

See entry on 26 July.

THURS 9 - FRI 10 AUGUST The Music Works Rockschool Workshop

www.themusicworks.co 01483 516060.

9.30am-4.30pm. All abilities welcome and instruments provided (drums, guitar and keyboard), other instruments are welcome!

Performance skills, instrument setup, Master class tuition, PA and Microphone use, Composing and Recording and Live Band session. For ages 13+. £65. Please pre-book.

FRIDAY 10 AUGUST Summer Holiday Fun! Winkworth See entry on 3 August.

Bubble Fun Family Workshop The Lightbox See entry on 27 July.

Flying Fridays, Fishers Farm Park See entry on 3 August.

Pony Rides and Fun Day Hatchlands Park See 3 August.

Fun Day, Applegarth Farm See entry on 27 July.

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The Merry Wives of Windsor Mon 6 - Fri 10 August Daily 10am – 4pm, with the final performance on the Friday at 5pm

Firing Earth Art Studio

. Paint your own ceramics, T-shirts, bags, silks and canvases . New opening hours! Open Tues-Sat 10am-5.30pm parties available 7 days a week) . (although Summer workshops through the holidays!

. Parties, workshops, baby prints, commissions and special occasion plates!

82 Smithbrook Kilns, Horsham Rd, Cranleigh GU6 8JJ

www.firingearth.co.uk

SUMMER BREAK 18th - 27th AUGUST Don’t miss ‘Thomas’, ‘Toad’, ‘Diesel’, ‘Trevor’ and more! Lots of children’s entertainment plus FREE facepainting.

A full day of Family fun for under £50! It’s great value!

Visit our website or call 01962 733810 to find out more and to book tickets.

(All subject to availability)

Get outdoors with the National Trust this August There's lots to do at a National Trust place near you: Every Wednesday Teddy Bears Picnic & storytelling at Winkworth Arboretum Watermill Wednesdays, children's activities at Shalford Mill Get Wild on Wednesdays at Polesden Lacey, including pond dipping pond dipping & den&building den building Every Thursday Ugly Bug Ball at Dapdune Wharf Every Friday Fun Days & Pony Magic at Hatchlands Park Plus: Craft Workshops, daily at Claremont, Mon 6 - Fri 10 Aug Bushcraft Skills at Winkworth, Sat 4 & Sun 5 Aug Holiday trails & beautiful spaces to explore visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk and search by place name

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What’s On Diary SATURDAY 11 AUGUST

MONDAY 13 AUGUST

Museum in the Park

Razzle Dazzle Cheerleading Holiday Workshops

Churchfield’s Recreation Ground Compton Crescent, Chessington KT9 2HD 2-4.30pm. Run by Elmbridge Museum. Celebrate all things Ancient Greek with boat building, Chariot racing, theatrical mask-making and if you bring a sheet you can transform yourself into an Ancient Greek.

Booking is not necessary. Children must be with an adult. £1.50 per child.

Chertsey Show

Show Ground, Mead Lane, Chertsey Agricultural show with arena events, a whole range of different animals, horticultural and floral tents, traditional crafts and many stalls to browse. Adult £8, child up to 14 free.

Family Day: The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup and 80s Concert Ascot Racecourse

0844 346 3000 The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup is Britain’s premier jockeys’ competition - a unique event where top jockeys in four teams (Great Britain and Ireland, Europe, the Rest of the World and for the first time this year an all girl’s team), battle against each other in a thrilling six-race showdown. There will be an array of activities to keep the whole family entertained from fairground rides to urban display workshops, mostly aimed at children aged 10+. After the racing, Ascot is excited to introduce a live ‘80s concert in association with the ‘Here and Now Tour’. The line up of original acts includes: Bananarama, Rick Astley, Belinda Carlisle, Howard Jones, Midge Ure, Katrina (from Katrina and the Waves) and T’Pau, who will be playing a 2 hour set in the Old Paddock after the last race.

All entertainment is included in your entry ticket. On the day grandstand admission £26 (accompanied under 18s free). Plus if you buy in advance and quote FamiliesSW you will pay just £21 per ticket! (For details of this offer see page 13). Gates open 11am, first race: 12.55pm, last admission 3pm, concert starts: Approx. 4pm.

Family Bushcraft Day Alice Holt Forest

Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 520212 10am-4pm. All ages. Adults £25, under 16 £15, under 3 free. Minimum one adult per group. As a family, learn the secrets of the forest. From fire lighting to shelter building and a spot of open fire cooking. Please remember to bring your own packed lunches but refreshments will be available all day. To book contact Mollie on 07979 321369 or info@fieldfarmproject.com.

Crafternoon, Sayers Croft Trust Cranleigh Rd, Ewhurst www. sayerscrofttrust.org.uk 01483 275 990 Free session for children (and adults!) of all ages. Come and enjoy a crafty afternoon. Booking recommended or just drop-in. Donations welcome.

SUNDAY 12 AUGUST

Get Wild on Wednesdays Polesden Lacey See 1 August.

Flying Fridays, Fishers Farm Park

Painted Stained Glass Workshop The Lightbox

Fun Day, Hatchlands Park

See entry on 6 August.

Action Stations Sayers Croft Trust

Meet the Millers, Shalford Mill

Ewhurst www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk 01483 275 990 Holiday activities for young people with disabilities aged 10+. Activities will include adventurous outdoor pursuits, art and craft, fun team games and environmental activities. Please pre-book.

TUESDAY 14 AUGUST Falconry Display Haslemere Educational Museum

78 High Street Haslemere 01428 642112 Family event from 1-4pm. The FalconHigh Falconry Display Team will give an interactive flying display at 2pm & 3.30pm plus talks and static display, for real close ups at other times. Mem £2, non-mem £4. No need to book.

Princess and Pirate School See entry on 24 July.

Action Stations, Sayers Croft Trust See entry on 13 August.

Flowers, Magical Rooms

2 Headley Road Grayshott 01428 608340 www.magicalrooms.co.uk For ages 5+. 10am-12noon £10, or 10am-3.30pm £25. Summer arts and crafts with a flowers theme. Please pre-book.

Workshop at Magical Rooms, Grayshott

Creation Station

Godalming See entry on 31 July.

Family Film - Snow White and the Huntsman Farnham Maltings

01252 745 444 11am, 2.30pm & 6pm. £5.50 (£4.50 conc., £4 children).

Junk Sculpture, The Lightbox

Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737837 1-2.30pm for 4-8yrs and 3-4.30pm for 8-16yrs. £6.50. Use new and recycled materials to create your own unique sculpture. Please pre-book. Under 8s must be with an adult (adult free).

Birdworld Animal Athletics, Birdworld

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Holt Pound, Farnham ad on page 01420 22992 Hop like 17 a rabbit, waddle like a penguin, flap like a fish. Come along and join in a fun filled day of races and competitions all around the park.

Event included in admission price.

THURSDAY 16 AUGUST Wacky Science, Magical Rooms

2 Headley Rd Grayshott 01428 608340 For ages 6+. 10am-12noon £10. Back by popular demand! More summer science fun with Professor Waffle!

Please pre-book.

Ugly Bug Ball, Dapdune Wharf See entry on 2 August.

Crafternoon, Sayers Croft Trust See entry on 11 August.

Activity Thursday Rural Life Centre See 2 August.

Drawing in the Courtyard, The Lightbox See entry on 26 July.

Funky Junk Thursdays: On Guard!, Farnham Maltings

Sound Effects Haslemere Educational Museum

78 High St Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30am-12noon. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Please book. Sound effects have been used for years to add realism to plays, radio, film and television productions. Explore different sounds and ways of producing them.

Action Stations, Sayers Croft Trust See entry on 13 August.

Fun Day, Applegarth Farm See entry on 27 July.

SATURDAY 18 AUGUST Tatty Teddy Fun Days Fishers Farm Park

Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green RH14 0EG 01403 700063 Treasure Hunts, Meet and Greet with Tatty himself and lots of Blue Nosed Friends adventures! Included in admission.

Pony Rides, Hatchlands Park

East Clandon 01483 222482 123pm. Pony rides for 2-11 year olds.

Admission + £2.50 per ride.

SAT 18 - MON 27 AUGUST Days Out With Thomas Watercress Line

Thomas & Friends return to the Watercress Line for more family fun!

See Toad, Diesel, Bulgy, Trevor and of course Thomas the Tank Engine.

Unlimited travel on the day of your visit, giving great value for money.

FREE car parking at Ropley station (SO24 0BL) and FREE children’s entertainment! FREE activity sheets, stickers, Engineers certificate and Mega Bloks giveaway packs! Bouncy castle slide and FREE rides with Thomas, Diesel and Toad at Ropley station. Join the big trains and travel the full length of the line as much as you like! A great value family day out! Book tickets in advance at www.watercressline.co.uk or call 01962 733810. Adult £16, child (2-16) £10, family (2+2) £48.

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FRIDAY 17 AUGUST

SUNDAY 19 AUGUST

Summer Holiday Fun! Winkworth See entry on 3 August.

Sunday Funday, Rural Life Centre

Camping at the Croft Sayers Croft Trust

See entry on 1 August.

East Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 11am-4pm. Pony Rides (for 2-11 years), Have a Go Archery (6yrs+), children’s trails, activities, and garden games.

Included in admission, plus £2.50 per pony ride and £1.50 per 4 arrows.

Dance School, Applegarth Farm

Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Storytelling, Winkworth Arboretum See entry on 1 August.

Wiggly Wednesdays Fishers Farm Park

See entry on 3 August.

See entry on 26 July.

Bubble Fun Family Workshop The Lightbox See entry on 27 July.

Chertsey Show See 11 August.

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Shalford, Nr Guildford 01483 561389 No booking needed. 11am-4.30pm.

Children can find out about flour and what it makes. Included in admission.

WEDNESDAY 15 AUGUST

Witley Common - Family ARTventures See entry on 8 August.

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Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745 444 1.30pm–3pm. £7.50. Calling all Knights and Queens! Come and join Marissa Sweeney and either make your very own shield or a crown of hearts. For ages 6–10 yrs. Please pre-book.

Crafternoon, Sayers Croft Trust See entry on 11 August.

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Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst 01483 275 990 Arrive from 5pm and pitch your tent before tucking in to a BBQ, toasting marshmallows over a campfire, and going on a nightwalk through the woodlands. In the morning you will have a choice of activities before leaving around lunchtime. Free shower and toilet block available. Children must be with an adult. Please book.

Reeds Rd, Tilford 01252 795571 10am5pm. A special day for children to experience the atmosphere of a fête and Sunday School Treat of old. Join in the fun with old-fashioned games and pastimes. Included in admission. This event also marks the start of “What is it?” Help to identify some of the more unusual objects in the collection that have defeated both amateurs and professionals, but maybe you know the answer!

Birds of Prey Flying Display Painshill Park

Portsmouth Road, Cobham 01932 868113 2-4pm. Included in admission.

What’s On Diary Solar Sunday, Alice Holt Forest

Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 520212 Family event.

11am-4pm. View the sun safely with the Farnham Astronomical Society using a special solar telescope. If you’d like to know more you can take a look at the society’s website www.farnham-as. co.uk. Free. No booking needed. Just turn up and take a look.

Tatty Teddy Fun Days Fishers Farm Park See entry on 18 August.

Family Conservation Morning Sayers Croft Trust

Cranleigh Rd, Ewhurst 01483 275 990 A chance for the whole family to come and do some conservation work in the nature reserve. Tools and biscuits provided!

War Time Hampshire Milestones Museum

Holiday Activities, Sayers Croft Trust See entry on 7 August.

Razzle Dazzle Cheerleading Holiday Workshops See entry on 6 August.

MON 20 - FRI 24 AUGUST Denbies Wine Estate

London Road, Dorking 01306 876616 11am-3pm.

Craft activities in the Kitchen Garden Farm Shop.

From £1.50 per activity. Also free entry to the Lego Exhibition on 20-23 August.

TUESDAY 21 AUGUST Well Dressed Well Haslemere Educational Museum

78 High Street Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30am-12noon. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Please pre-book. Learn about the tradition of well dressing and make your own design. Haslemere will have its own well dressing in September and your design could be incorporated.

Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke 0845 6035635 11am - 4.45pm. 1940s themed event.

See re-enactors in 1940s costume, costumed interpreters historical presentations, listen to 40s songs, experience the 1940s sweet shop and more!

Included in admission.

33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 For 5-12 years.

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

Have a Go Archery Hatchlands Park

Tropical Rainforest Road Show Denbies Wine Estate

East Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 11am-4pm.

Admission + £1.50 for 4 arrows. For ages 6+.

MONDAY 20 AUGUST Teddy Bears Picnic Denbies Wine Estate

London Rd, Dorking 01306 876 616 11.30am & 12.30pm. Includes train ride, packed lunch and story telling with Cat’s Grin. £7 per bear, one child per bear. £2 accompanying adults. Please pre-book.

Try Out Tapestry, Chertsey Museum

London Road, Dorking 01306 876 616 11am & 2pm.

See, handle and learn about creatures from all over the globe! Child £6.50, adult free. Please pre-book.

Holiday Activities, Sayers Croft Trust

You name it We label it!

See entry on 7 August.

Lunchboxes • Water Bottles Books • Uniforms • Footwear

Suncatchers Family Workshop, The Lightbox

T: 01635 298326

See entry on 4 August.

www.easy2name.com

Princess and Pirate School See entry on 24 July.

I WANTED TO GET BACK TO BASICS CHILDREN GETTING INVOLVED IN PERFORMING & BOOSTING THEIR CONFIDENCE THROUGH DRAMA In 2007 I founded my Academy of Performing Arts to re-create for new generations of children the happy times I experienced at the drama school I attended as a child.

Since that time, many children have attended PQA classes in Comedy & Drama, Film & Television and Musical Theatre. At PQA they learn skills that are applicable not just to a career in performing arts but in everyday life too. It builds confidence by the bucket load, creates bonds, teaches respect, and even how to listen. At PQA children from the age of 4 to 18 years old can learn these skills in a safe, fun environment.

PQA Guildford is enrolling now at St. Catherines, Bramley, Guildford GU5 0DF Academies run on Saturdays from 10am until 1pm To enrol your child and further information, Please visit us at www.pqacademy.com or call us now on 084567 32022

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What’s On Diary TUES 21 AUGUST CONT. Silly Fruit, Magical Rooms

2 Headley Rd Grayshott 01428 608340 For ages 5+. 10am-12noon £10, or 10am-3.30pm £25. Summer arts and crafts with a silly fruit theme. Please pre-book.

Creation Station

Godalming See entry on 31 July.

Alice Holt Forest

Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 520212 Den Building For ages 8yrs+. £8 per child. 10am-12noon. Book early!

Camp Fire and Food For ages 8yrs+. £10 per child. 1-4pm. Learn essential camp skills - fire lighting and tasty cooking. Join one of the rangers for an outdoor forest supper. Please book. Special Offer book both Den Building and Camp Fire and Food for just £15. NB. There is no supervision for children between 12-1pm.

WEDNESDAY 22 AUGUST Save with Wild West Fun, Birdworld ad on page Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 22992 Saddle up and mosey 17 on down to Birdworld for a funday with a western theme.

Cowboys and Indians all welcome for fun and games and prizes to be won.

Included in admission price.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Storytelling, Winkworth Arboretum See entry on 1 August.

Shrink Plastic Creations The Lightbox See entry on 25 July.

Get Wild on Wednesdays Polesden Lacey See 1 August.

Ugly Bug Ball, Dapdune Wharf

Greville Day, Polesden Lacey

See entry on 2 August.

See entry on 26 August.

Get Buzzing Haslemere Educational Museum

Wings and Wheels Dunsfold Park See 26 August.

78 High Street Haslemere 01428 642112 Family drop-in event 11am-3pm. Mem £2, non-mem £4. No need to book.

Learn about the fascinating world of bees. Visit the bee-hive and make bee related crafts.

Activity Thursday, Rural Life Centre See entry on 2 August.

Drawing in the Courtyard, The Lightbox See entry on 26 July.

Dance School, Applegarth Farm

See entry on 26 July.

FRIDAY 24 AUGUST Summer Holiday Fun! Winkworth Arboretum See entry on 3 August.

Punch & Judy Denbies Wine Estate

London Road, Dorking 01306 876 616 11am & 2pm. Free Entry. No booking necessary.

TUESDAY 28 AUGUST Alice Holt Forest

Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 520212

Dr Seuss Story in the Forest

Aimed at ages 5-8yrs. 10-11am, 11.1512.15pm £3 per child accompanied.

In a magical woodland clearing hear ‘The Lorax’, a tale of trees, greed and the last “truffula seed” from one of the rangers. Then meet friendly tree characters. Please book.

Mini Beasts & Clay Critters

For ages under 5yrs. £4 per child accompanied. 10-11am, 11.15-12.15pm.

Go in search of centipedes, millipedes, beetles, spiders and worms with magnifying glasses, bug pots, leaf shaking, log lifting, stone turning…an outdoor session ending with clay craft, to make your own mini beast to take home. Please book.

Crafty Kids – Raffia and String Baskets For ages 8yrs+. £7 per child.

Fun Day, Applegarth Farm

1.30-3pm. Learn simple skills and techniques for colourful raffia, string, and yarn baskets. Then you can choose and create your own project. Please book.

Mill Cottage Farm Experience

The Art of Block Printing Haslemere Educational Museum

Flying Fridays, Fishers Farm Park See entry on 3 August.

See entry on 3 Aug.

See entry on 27 July.

Fun Day, Hatchlands Park See entry on 17 August.

Camping at the Croft Sayers Croft Trust See entry on 17 August.

78 High Street Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30am-12noon. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Please pre-book. Look at the work in the Wild Art Exhibition and then use printing blocks to build up your own printed picture. For ages 5-11 years.

Pre School Drama and Music Workshop, Guildford Spectrum

Wacky Science, Magical Rooms

Bubble Fun Family Workshop The Lightbox See entry on 27 July.

Witley Common - Family ARTventures See entry on 8 August.

SUNDAY 26 AUGUST

Silly Summer Headgear The Lightbox See entry on 8 August.

Winkworth Dog Lovers’ Day Winkworth Arboretum

Glass Painting Chertsey Museum

See entry on 16 August.

Chapel Pottery, Watts Gallery

Down Lane, Compton 01483 810235 11-1pm & 2-4pm. For 5-10s. Create your own decorative potter tile using the Watts Chapel for inspiration. £5.

Please book.

Wiggly Wednesdays Fishers Farm Park See 1 August.

Piñata Party, Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745 444 1.30–3pm. £7.50. Join resident artist Clare Stiles for this popular workshop where you will make your own piñata before helping to destroy one in this traditional Mexican party game. For ages 8–12yrs. Dress for mess and bring a packed lunch. Please pre-book.

Papier Mache Creations Shalford Mill

Shalford, Nr Guildford, 01483 561389 11am-4.30pm. Admission + £1.50 for activities. No booking needed.

THURSDAY 23 AUGUST Play Day, Chertsey Museum

33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 For 5-12 years. 10am-12pm or 1.303.30pm. Please pre-book. £3.

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Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 2-4pm. An afternoon of fun for dogs and dog lovers with an agility course, canine competitions, stalls and displays. Admission + £2 for competitions.

Have a Go Archery, Hatchlands Park See entry on 19 August.

Greville Day, Polesden Lacey

Nr Dorking, RH5 6BD 01372 452048 11am-4pm. Enjoy traditional Edwardian games and entertainment.

Normal admission charges.

Wings and Wheels, Dunsfold Park 9am-6pm. Airshow, motoring show, fairground, bungee trampoline, simulators and more. On the day tickets: Adult £22, child (5-15) £5, under 5s free, family (2+3) £50.

Reduced price advance tickets from www.wingsandwheels.net.

MONDAY 27 AUGUST Peaslake Summer Fair

Held in the centre of Peaslake Village - GU5 9RR. 1-4.30pm. A fun filled afternoon for all the family, games, stalls, punch and judy, Jazz Band and BBQ.

See entry on 31 July.

Crafty Little Artists Birdworld

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ad on page Holt Pound, Farnham GU10 17 4LD 01420 22992 Creative fun for everyone. Come along and get creative in this fun filled day. Have a go at some new activities and take the opportunity to join in the lively drawing class. Event included in admission price.

THURSDAY 30 AUGUST Princess and Knights Party Enchanted Wood Toys

1-3 East St, Farnham 10 am. Story, drama & craft for age 2-7 years. FREE. No booking necessary.

Journey into the Imagination!

Magical Rooms

2 Headley Rd Grayshott 01428 608340 For ages 7+. 10am-12noon £10. In the very centre of every child’s mind lies the Imaginarium, where nothing is real except what you believe! Explore just how far your imagination can stretch!

Please pre-book.

Alice Holt Forest

Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 520212 Survival Day For ages 10yrs+. £15 per child accompanied (max 4 children per adult). 10am-3pm. A thrilling bushcraft adventure for young people.

Create a traditional shelter, learn the craft of fire making, cook your own survival food and start to recognise the animal tracks and secret signs of all who live in the woods. Please book.

Lazy Summer Afternoon Pond Dipping For ages 6+. 1-3pm. 50p per child. Discover tiny watery wonders under the surface! Equipment provided. No need to book. Just turn up at the pond by the café. If it’s busy you may be given a start time and asked to wait a while. Dipping time may be limited to 15 minutes.

33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 For 5-12 years. 11am-12.30pm or 2-3.30pm. Please pre-book. £5.50.

Princess and Pirate School See entry on 24 July.

WEDNESDAY 29 AUGUST Wiggly Wednesdays, Fishers Farm Park See entry on 1 August.

Witley Common - Family ARTventures See entry on 8 August.

Pre School Drama and Music Workshop, Guildford Spectrum

See entry on 31 July.

Get Wild on Wednesdays Polesden Lacey See 1 August.

Climbing Puppets Family Workshop See entry on 7 August.

Bats and Moths, Shalford Mill

Shalford, Nr Guildford 01483 561389 11am-4.30pm. Admission + £1.50 for children’s activities. No booking needed. Day time activities at the Mill followed by a bat walk in the evening from the Parrot pub.

Lazy Summer Afternoon Pond Dipping at Alice Holt Forest Ugly Bug Ball, Dapdune Wharf See entry on 2 August.

Bulbs Haslemere Educational Museum

78 High Street Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30am-12noon. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Please pre-book. With the summer holidays virtually over, thoughts turn to the next holidays, Christmas!

Paint a pot and plant bulbs that will hopefully be in flower for the festive season.

Activity Thursday, Rural Life Centre See entry on 2 August.

Dance School, Applegarth Farm

See entry on 26 July.

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What’s On FRIDAY 31 AUGUST Weyfest 2012

All workshops, holiday camps, sports and swimming courses listed here need to be booked.

Drama Workshops G Live Summer Project: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Weyfest 2012

Rural Life Centre, Reeds Rd, Tilford near Farnham www.weyfest.co.uk Weyfest is recognised as one of the nicest music festivals in the UK, boasting an impressive line-up of stars from all genres of music, but it’s the family friendly aspect of the weekend that brings the most praise. Whilst the adults have plenty of great music to enjoy, along with the excellent and reasonably priced bars and food, there is so much for children of all ages to enjoy. Amongst the Rural Life Centre museum exhibits there are craft and music workshops where people are encouraged to join in. A colourful collection of sci-fi characters mingle with the crowds, including Stormtroopers and Daleks. They even have Dr Who’s original Tardis on display! Then there is the Kidzone, the fun village, arts and crafts and the traditional Lantern Parade in the evening, plus the much loved steam and diesel railway which operates throughout the weekend around the perimeter of the venue – as popular with the adults as it is with the children. And perhaps most important of all, the toilets are clean and plentiful with no lengthy queues! Campers can arrive on Friday after 2pm. Gates open on Friday at 6pm and on Saturday and Sunday at 11am.

Flying Fridays, Fishers Farm Park See entry on 3 August.

Summer Holiday Fun! Winkworth See entry on 3 August.

Pony Rides and Fun Day Hatchlands Park See 3 August.

Pony Rides at Hatchlands Park

Fun Day, Applegarth Farm See entry on 27 July.

Mill Cottage Farm Experience See entry on 27 July.

SAT 1 - sun 2 SEPTEMBER Weyfest 2012 See entry on 31 Aug.

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London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 Mon 20 Aug - Sun 2 Sept (excluding Sat 25 & Sun 26 Aug) 9am- 5pm. G Live is looking for a cast of singers, actors and dancers to join them in a production of Alice in Wonderland. If your children have the theatre bug, want to perform on the G Live Main Stage or just want to have fun and make friends then this is the summer activity for them. All are welcome regardless of experience. £190 first child, £110 sibling places.

Bursary places are available for this project.

Guildford Shakespeare Company Three one day children’s workshops preparing and performing a play: A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Tues 14 Aug for ages 7-11, The Tempest on Wed 15 Aug for 12-15 year olds, and Macbeth on Thurs 16 Aug for ages 12-15 years. 10.30am-4pm at Clandon Park. Booking essential via Guildford TIC 01483 444334, or www.visitguildford.com. £25 per day, includes 2 free tickets for Clandon Park and the performance. Additional audience tickets £5.

6th Annual Shakespeare Summer School

This summer Guildford Shakespeare Company will be running two weeks of fun-packed, drama activity for two different age groups: The Merry Wives of Windsor for 12-17 years runs on 6 -10 Aug and Alice in Wonderland for 7-11 years runs on 13–17 Aug. Both weeks will feature drama games and exercises, discovering extraordinary characters and exploring their incredible worlds, finishing in a performance for family and friends at the end of the week. £125 (£100 for siblings). At Onslow Village Hall, Guildford. To Book call 01483 304384. www.guildford-shakespeare-company. co.uk

Cambridge Touring Company

Aug 10am-5pm, they are running The Sound of Music workshop for ages 8-18 years. This workshop finishes with a fully staged production in front of a paying audience. And if you are aged 5-8 years, don’t miss “Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids”. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes favourite Disney tunes like The Bare Necessities and I Wanna Be Like You. This workshop runs from 6-10 August from 9am-1pm. To book please call 01483 444789.

Stagecoach Guildford

Stagecoach Guildford are running a week long Glee summer workshop for details please call 01252 640173.

Stagecoach Liphook

Stagecoach Liphook Summer Workshop for ages 7-18 runs from 2024 August. You will work together to create a delightful, funny and heartfelt production of Guys and Dolls, set to a hot jazz score. Full Performance with lights and costumes will take place at The Haslemere Hall on Fri 24 August.

Stagecoach Liphook are also offering a fun filled week of musical theatre for those aged 4-6 years where you will discover what Alice found during her adventures in Wonderland. Open to all abilities and non Stagecoach Pupils. liphook@stagecoach.co.uk

Stagecoach Woking

Stagecoach Woking are running their Summer fun workshop for 6-16 years old at Woking High School from 23 - 27 July, 10am - 4pm. The week will culminate in a show for all to come and see. Woking Little Summer fun workshop for children aged 4-6 runs from 23-27 July, 9.45am - 12.45pm.

Great value workshop, professional lighting, sound and costumes! Make friends and be entertained! Call 01483 235216.

Pauline Quirke Academy

The Pauline Quirke Academy will be running a summer workshop in August. It will run from 10am-1pm in Bramley, Guildford. For more details, including the dates it will be running, please call Tania on 07767 690777 or

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‘Sword in the Stone’ Children’s workshop on Fri 10 - Sun 12 August, 10am-3pm at Hatchlands Park. For ages 7-11 years. £95, NT members £75. Booking essential via Guildford TIC 01483 444334, or www.visitguildford.com

Workshops held at Haslemere Hall.

Toy Story Workshop from 30 July - 3 Aug 10am-1pm for ages 4-7yrs (£105).

Shrek The Musical Workshop for ages 6-18yrs runs from 27-31 Aug 10am4pm (£125). www.theatremonkeys. co.uk 0845 388 9789.

Guildford Summer Youth Project

West End on Demand

Do you have a passion for dance, drama or singing? If you do, this is your chance to perform a classic musical in a theatre under the guidance of a professional production team, complete with set, costumes and lights. Guildford Summer Youth Project 2012 in association with The Electric Theatre are running a Thoroughly Modern Millie Junior workshop from 23-27 July, 10am-5pm for ages 6-16 years. Tread the boards at The Electric Theatre, master the dance routines, perfect the harmonies and learn the lines! From 30 July – 10

Are you aged between 14-21? Do you want to learn the songs and moves from the top West End shows taught by West End cast members? Then join West End On Demand’s Summer School this August 20-24 at the Brookwood Memorial Halls, Woking. Every day you will work on a different West End show with a current or past West End cast member. An amazing chance to work with professionals and develop your talent, confidence and creativity. www.westendondemand.com. enquiries@westendondemand.com.

020 8920 3847.

Perform Drama Workshops

4-8 year olds are invited to take a trip down the Yellow Brick Road to discover the Ruby Slippers, brave the Haunted Forest and explore the strange and colourful world of their imaginations in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Principal Lucy Quick explains, “The children are going to have the best three days. Perform’s energetic young team of actors, musicians and dancers will be with them every step of the way to inspire and encourage. Using original live music, funky dance and quick-witted improvisation, they’ll take the children on a dazzling trip guaranteed to fire their imaginations.” 23 - 27 July in Woking at The Horsell Village Infant School from 10am-12noon, 13 - 17 Aug in Cobham at The United Reform Church 10am-12pm and 13 - 17 Aug in Guildford at The Trinity Centre 2.304.30pm. To book call 0845 400 1280.

Theatebugs

Theatrebugs Summer Holiday Workshop 2012: The Animal Games for 3.5 – 8 year olds! 5 fun filled days of acting, singing, dancing, dressing up and arts and crafts then you hit the stage! Squeaker the Mouse wants to enter the Running Wheel Competition but William Wolf has other ideas.

Luckily Rover the Dog and Princess Skip are standing in the wings to cheer Squeaker on! Runs from 23-27 July 9am-12pm Borough Hall, Godalming, 30 July-3 Aug 1.30-430pm Send C of E First School, Send, Woking, 13-17 Aug 1.30-4.30pm at British Legion Hall, Beacon Hill Road, Hindhead, 20-24 Aug 9am-12pm at Hale Institute, 9 Wings Road, Farnham and 20-24 Aug 1.30-4.30pm at Baptist Church, Woodside Road, Chiddingfold. Snack and drink provided. 10% sibling discount. 20% group booking discount for groups of 4 or over (T&C’s apply).

For further information or to book online go to www.theatrebugs. co.uk/surrey.html or call 01483 882244 or 07971 004134 or email hannahmason@theatrebugs.co.uk

The Biz Summer School

20 Aug - 1 Sept. For ages 8 - 21. Work on a production of Footloose. www.thebizgroup.co.uk

The Man in the Moon

01428 751656 Haslemere. Drama day camps from Mon 23 July - Fri 31 Aug 9.30-4.30pm or 8.30-5.30pm. For Years 1-6. £25/day, book 4 days get 1 free.

AllStar Boogie Camp

Mon 30 July - Fri 3 Aug at Onslow Village Hall. £100/week, £25/day.

Learn new and exciting skills in singing, dancing and acting. www. boogiepumps.co.uk. 07769 645 741.

Musical Theatre Workshop

23 -27 July 10am-4.30pm at Park Mead Primary School, Cranleigh. For ages 6-14 yrs. £100 per week, £85 per sibling. Janeymarlhotmail.com www.musicaltheatreworkshop.co.uk.

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All workshops, holiday camps, sports and swimming courses listed here need to be booked.

Other Workshops

Draw & Stitch

Lots of exciting Art and textile workshops exploring designing, block printing, screen printing, embroidery, beading and making.

Come along and learn many new skills and techniques - all students will take away something special that they have made.

Students wishing to come for a range of days can make a more complex product. £35 a day, 9am-4pm. Maximum of 6 students per day. Running on Mon 9 - Wed 11 July, Mon 16- Fri 20 July, Mon 30 - Tues 31 July and Mon 6 - Tues 7 Aug, Mon 13 - Tues 14 Aug and Mon 20 - Tues 21 Aug in Shalford, near Guildford. See www.lizzieharrison.co.uk for more details or call 01483 566317 or 07984 566882 or email lizzieharrison@me.com

Holiday Camps, Sports and Swimming Courses

of all abilities. 9.30am-3.30pm (8.30 drop off available). £15 a day, £27 for two days. Football, tennis, basketball, gymnastics, cricket, athletics and much, much more. Register online at www. activkidsclubs.co.uk. Payment via BACS, cheque, childcare vouchers (enquire), cash. Call Steve on 07838 183 237.

ActivKids (Surrey)

ActivKids are running Fun Days during the Summer Holidays in Woking for boys and girls aged 3-12. Your child will get to do a mixture of fun games which includes ActivKids fun fitness and multi skills games, parachute games and team sports. The days run from 10am-3pm for 4-12 year olds and 10am-12noon for 3 year olds.

They will be running at Pyrford Primary School and Knaphill Junior School. A full day costs £20 and they offer a 10% sibling discount and accept childcare vouchers. For details call Ellie on 01483 769699 or email Ellie@ActivKids.co.uk

Activ Camps

Activ Camps offer non-stop, action packed fun holidays with great activities and fully trained, enthusiastic staff. Free extended days, competitive pricing and great discounts for siblings. These multi-activity camps run at Cranmore School, West Horsley from 23 July - 10 August. Call 07896 546 067, email info@ activcamps.com or visit www.activcamps.com for more information.

Ad Tennis

Summer holiday coaching at Lightwater (23 July - 24 Aug) and Cobham (9 July - 31 Aug) for ages 3-16. www.adtennis.com.

ActivKids (Farnham & Aldershot)

Crafty Chefs

Crafty Chefs will be running a 2 day summer holiday workshop every Monday and Tuesday from 23 July, for three weeks (23 & 24 July, 30 & 31 July and 6 & 7 Aug), 9-3.15pm in Haslemere where children will learn loads of different cooking skills whilst having lots of fun. Each day the children will make a different dish to take home, there will be a variety of sweet and savoury dishes.

ALL THE WORKSHOPS ARE NUT FREE. Aprons, ingredients, utensils and containers provided. For ages 5-12 years. For more details contact info@craftychefs. co.uk 01428 653251/ 648663 or www.craftychefs.co.uk £70 per child for two days, or £45 for one day.

ActivKids Multi-Sports Camps are run by experienced, highly qualified coaches. They will run at Edgeborough School Frensham, Nr Farnham from 9-20 July, and at Beacon Hill School, Hindhead from 23 July - 3 August. The camps are specially tailored to 3-11 year olds

Alpine Snowsports

Gallwey Road, Aldershot. Holiday courses involving skiing, donutting and snowboarding.

01252 325889 www.alpinesnowsports.co.uk

Mad Science

Mad Science holiday camps are loaded with exciting experiments and amazing Summer Activity Days Nerf & Adventure Parties demonstrations! Whether children are mixing up slime-y concoctions, New HQ at Bisley.

Nerf parties with an army theme, launching model rockets, indoors or outdoors. building robots or exploring Camp Days from 18 July to 17 August. Adventure parties with all the usual bubbling potions, they learn about science and how it fun of our camp days. £22 for a full day. affects the world around them. For ages 5-12 from 9.30am-3.30pm. They will run From £13pp including campfire meal. at Bushy Hill Primary School, Guildford on 23-26 July, Cobham Village Hall from 6-9 Aug, Laleham Primary NERF - SHELTER BUILDING - BUSHClare CRAFT rev1TEAM GAMES - NERF IfCOMBAT you wishLANE to discuss this artwork please contact: on 01483 7572 School, Staines from 30 July-2 Aug, Reigate St PROOF Mary’s NO: 12970 Prep School on 20-22 Aug, Rodborough Technology STREAM DIPPING - CAMPFIRE COOKING - WOODLAND ART & CRAFTS - ARCHERY College, Godalming on 6-9 Aug and Surbiton High JuniorNO: 12970 rev1 PROOF you wish wish to to discuss discuss this this artwork artwork please please contact: contact: Clare Clare on on 01483 01483 757299 757299 PROOF NO: 12970 rev1 IfIf you Girls School on 13-16 Aug. Multiple bookings, sibling and For bookings or more information contact Alistair: group discounts available. Book 5 child spaces for a day PROOF NO: 12970 rev1 to discuss this artwork please contact: Clare on 01483 757299 t: 07956 964 779If you e: wish alistairholmes5@yahoo.co.uk and get a 6th child space free! Call 08454 75 75 07 or see www.madscience.org/southeast. www.ruggedearthadventures.com

Make Me!

Cobham. Children’s craft and cooking workshops. For details see www.makemeworkshops.com.

Sew Can You Summer Workshop

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24 & 25 July. 10am-3pm. Bookham. Learn how to sew and create a summer outfit and accessories. £30/ day contact Sharon 07787 410723 or sewcanyou@btinternet.com.

Carnica Funciti

New and exciting driving and road safety experience for ages 3-9. Drive battery operated Ferraris, Minis & Lightning McQueens round a fantastic track with traffic signs & lights, roundabouts, junctions and more.

Morning and afternoon sessions during the holidays in Guildford, Farnham & Farnborough. Contact 01252 311028 or 07732 339525 www.carnica-funciti.co.uk.

Summer Camp Dates

Electric Works 2012

Intensive training course giving an amazing insight into what goes on behind the scenes of many different types of productions. Mon 30 Jul – Sat 4 Aug. Mon 9.30am5pm, Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-2pm. £80. For ages 14-18. At The Electric Theatre, Guildford. 01483 444789.

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Holiday Camps, Sports and Swimming Courses Continued Barracudas

Barracudas multi-activity day camps provide action packed programmes for children aged 4 ½ - 16 years. Activities on offer include motor sports, swimming, tennis, fencing, dance, archery, aqua slide and arts & crafts, to name just a few. You can book either individual days or full weeks at the camps, which are open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm. They are Ofsted registered, so you can be sure that your children will be well cared for. Camps run from 23 July - 17 August at Godalming and Ripley and from 30 July - 24 Aug at Cobham. www.barracudas.co.uk

Casa Holiday Club

Holiday camp runs at Frimley Community Centre and St Polycarps RC School Farnham during the summer holidays. For ages 4-12. £80 per week.

8.30am-5.30pm - extensions and half days available. Some of the activities include: workshops, circus skills, archery, multi-sports, art & crafts, cookery, themed days and lots more.

At Casa Clubs, the aim is to provide an environment for your children to thrive in, a ‘home from home.’ Please book and pay at www.casa-club.co.uk or call 01252 727000 - see website for special offers.

Easy2Swim

yvette@easy2swim.co.uk Intensive fortnight summer swimming courses run 23 July - 3 Aug and 6-17 Aug in Hindhead. £72.50 per fortnight.

Farnborough Fins

Crash swimming courses at Frimley C of E School from Mon 30 July - 24 Aug. www.farnboroughfins.org

Farnborough Grange Infant School Summer Play Scheme

Runs from 23 July - 24 August (weekdays only). Mornings, afternoons or all day available. Call 07592 310246.

FISH (Fun in the School Holidays)

Playscheme for 10-16 yr olds that puts an emphasis on having fun. Mon 30 July Fri 17 Aug. At Kings College, Southway, Guildford. 10am-4pm or 8.30am5.30pm. www.guildford.gov.uk/fish.

The Football School

The Football School gives children aged 5-14 the opportunity to play football, improve their performance and perfect their skills with professional and contemporary coaching from UEFA/FA qualified coaches. Register for holiday sessions at www.thefootballschool.co.uk

Freetime Watersports

Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre, Sandhurst, Berkshire. Holiday courses run from 23 July - 31 Aug. horseshoelakeactivitycentre.co.uk

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Go Tennis

Go Tennis will be running their popular week long tennis and multisport camps at Guildford High School and The Edge, Haslemere this Summer. The ‘full on!’ course for 6-16 yr olds runs from 10am-3pm and will give children the opportunity to gain and improve tennis skills in a fun, safe environment and will include other activities and sports. Extended day (to 5pm) is available. Tennis Tots for 3-5yrs run from 9-9.50am. The camps run from 23 July – 17 Aug in Haslemere and 30 July – 24 Aug in Guildford.

0333 577 1540 www.gotennis.co.uk

Guildford Tennis For All

Tennis coaching at Sutherland Memorial Park, Burpham Mon 23Fri 27 July for ages 5-14yrs. www.guildfordtennisforall.com

Guildford Spectrum

01483 44 33 22 Xtreme Activate holiday camp runs throughout the holidays for 5-12 year olds. Available Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, £21.50/day or £97.50/ week or Xtreme Activate Xtra which runs from 8.30am - 6pm, £29.50/day or £137.50/week.

Parent & Toddler Bounceabout

Fri 3 or 24 Aug 9-10am, from walking - 4 yrs, £5.20 Archery Mon 23 July, 6 or 20 Aug,12.30-2.30pm, 8-14 yrs, £13.10 Rugby Tots Wed 25 July, 1, 8 or 15 Aug 10am-10.30am, 2-3 ½ yrs, £4.80, 10.45-11.45am, 3 ½ - 5 yrs, £7.60 Little Golfers Thurs 26 July, 12.303.30pm, Thurs 9 Aug or Tues 16 Aug 9.30am-12.30pm, 5-11 yrs, £15.30

Guildford Heat Basketball Camp

Thurs 30 Aug, 10am-4pm, 8-16 yrs, £27

Star Track Athletics Mon 6, Tues 7,

Wed 8 Aug 10-3.30pm, 8-14 yrs, 1 day £25, 2 days £35, 3 days £45 Soccer Skills (in association with Chelsea F.C.) Mon 23 to Thurs 26 July or Mon 20 to Thurs 23 Aug: 4 day soccer school - outdoors (5-15 yrs), 9.30am-3.30pm, £76.80 4 day Goalkeepers course – outdoors (7-15 yrs), 9.30am-3.30pm, £86.40 4 half day Mini-Kickers - indoors (3-5 yrs), 9.30am-12noon, £42 4 Day Advanced Soccer School (7-15 yrs), 9.30am-3.30pm, £86.40 Mini Tennis Munchkins Wed 8 Aug or 22 Aug 1-2pm, 3-5 yrs, £8 Mini Tennis Red Wed 8 Aug or 22 Aug 2-4pm, 5-10 yrs, £9.80 Trampolining Tues 31 July, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, Thurs 2, 9, 16 Aug 2.30-4pm, 4-12 yrs, £8 per session Mini Musketeers Wed 1 Aug 2-3pm, 6-10 yrs, £8.20 Ice Skating 4 Day Beginners Courses Ages 5 – 10 years, £46.50 Mon 23 - Fri 27 July, Mon 30 July - Fri 3 Aug, Mon 6 - Fri 10 Aug, Mon 27 - Fri 31 Aug 11-11.30am, 11.30am-12noon.

Learn to Swim Courses 5 day courses £26.50 for 4 yrs+ Mon 23 - Fri 27 July, Mon 6 - Fri 10 Aug, Mon 20 - Fri 24 Aug 9-9.30am, Non Swimmers, 9.30-10am, Ability 5-10m, 10-10.30am, Ability 1025m, 10.30-11am, Ability 25m+.

5 Day Diving Courses £26.50 for 5yrs +, Mon 23 - Fri 27 July, Mon 6 Fri 10 Aug, Mon 20 - Fri 24 Aug.

Gymnastics Factory

Pew Corner, Guildford 01483 455060 Gym Bugs (parent & child class 2-4yrs) runs on Mon 23 July, Fri 27 July, Mon 6 Aug, Fri 10 Aug, Mon 13 Aug, Fri 17 Aug, Mon 20 Aug, Fri 24 Aug, Tues 28 Aug, Fri 31 Aug 9.30-10.15am or 10.30-11.15am except on Fri 27 July and Fri 31 Aug when it’s only on at 9.30-10.15am.

Gym Bugs (parent-free class - 4-5 yrs) runs on Mon 23 July, Fri 27 July, Mon 6 Aug, Fri 10 Aug, Mon 13 Aug, Fri 17 Aug, Mon 20 Aug, Fri 24 Aug,Tues 28 Aug, Fri 31 Aug 11.30am12.15pm except on Fri 27 Jul and Fri 31 Aug when it’s on at 10.30-11.15am Gym’ll Fix It (Fun team games and challenges as well as the opportunity to go on all the equipment for 5-11 yrs) Tues 24 July 9.30-11am, Wed 25 July 9.30-11am, Wed 8 Aug 2-3.30pm, Thurs 9 Aug 2-3.30pm, Wed 15 Aug 2-3.30pm, Thurs 16 Aug 2-3.30pm, Wed 22 Aug 9.30-11am, Thurs 23 Aug 9.30-11am, Wed 29 Aug 9.30-11am.

Awards Scheme Course (for members only) Tues 24 July - Thurs 26 July 1.30pm-3pm, Tues 7-Thurs 9 Aug 9.30-11am, Tues 14-Thurs 16 Aug 9.3011am, Tues 21-Thurs 23 Aug 1.30-3pm, Tues 28 - Thurs 30 Aug 1.30-3pm.

3 hour Activity Course (gym and arts & crafts for 5-11yrs) Thurs 26 July 9.30am-12.30pm, Tues 21 Aug 9.30am-12.30pm.

Medallion Master Class (for members) Tues 7-Thurs 9 Aug 11am1pm, Tues 14-Thurs 16 Aug 11am-1pm.

Introduction to Gymnastics

(Beginners class for children aged 5-11). Thurs 30 Aug 9.30am-12.30pm.

Hoebridge Golf Club

01483 722611 Holiday golf courses for ages 4-14.

KOOSA Kids

www.koosakids.co.uk 0845 0942322 info@koosakids.co.uk The focus for all KOOSA Kids holiday clubs is about having as much FUN as possible. With a fantastic Ofsted inspection record you can expect the very best of care for your child, as well as a varied and highly creative menu of activities throughout the period. Each day children take part in 4 x 45 minute activities within their own age group, with plenty of drinks and snacks throughout the day. KOOSA Clubs operate in Ash (23/7 – 31/8), Guildford (23/7-24/8), Egham (23/7 to 24/8) and a NEW Club opens in Godalming (23/7-24/8). Standard Day 10am-4pm, Extended Days available from 8.15am, running until 6pm. Fantastic low prices from £17.75, 8% discount when booking full week, 3rd child goes free.

Exclusive King Club for children aged 10-13 years. Endeavour Zone Activities include Water Fun, Cricket, Uni Hoc, Football, Bench Ball, Silly Sprints.

Discovery Zone activities include K Factor, Cool Clay, Bouncing Bugs, and Sticky Buds.

Orbit Tennis

Tennis coaching from 23 July - 31 Aug in Godalming 10am-4pm for 6-16 yrs.

At Elstead Tennis Club for ages 3-6 yrs from 9-9.50am on 6-10 Aug and 20-24 Aug and from 10am-1pm for ages 5-8 on 6-10 Aug. www.orbittennis.co.uk

Park Tennis

Park Tennis believes tennis should be accessible and fun to all. Whatever level you are you can learn in an environment which builds confidence and achievement through fun. Summer holiday camps are running from Monday to Thursday from 23 July – 31 August at Woking Park and Busbridge Recreation Ground, Godalming. They run from 9.30am-5.30pm. For ages 3-14 years, split into relevant age groups. Go to www.parktennis.net or call Rob on 077582 52647 or 01483 714744, or email info@parktennis.net.

Planet Soccer

07912 553 896 Holiday courses run 23-26 July, 6-9 Aug and 20-23 Aug in Cranleigh, 30 July-2 Aug at Boxgrove Primary and 13-16 Aug at Tillingbourne School. 9.30am-3.30pm. For ages 4-12.

RucksnMauls

Rugby Camp in Guildford 13-17 Aug. 9.30am-3.15pm. For ages 6-16 years. www.rucksnmauls.co.uk

Rugged Earth Adventures

Rugged Earth Adventures run adventure holiday camps at their base at Bisley, near Woking during the holidays. Activities include Nerf fun, treasure hunts, tag games, bush craft, stream dipping, den building, nature art, laser tag and archery. Plus, there is a camp fire lunch! For ages 6-11 years.

An ideal safe environment for children to play and learn new skills. 18 July - 17 August. Call Alistair on 07956 964779 or Email: alistairholmes5@yahoo.co.uk www.ruggedearthadventures.com

Sayers Croft Trust

Ewhurst www.sayerscrofttrust. org.uk 01483 275 990 Woodland Explorers for 5-7 year olds runs from 30 July - 3 August. It gives children the opportunity to discover nature on their terms, meet new friends and, above all, have fun. Activities include scavenger hunts, musical forest, mud sculptures, fire lighting and shelter building. 8.30am-4pm. The course cost is a special introductory offer of just £99 for the whole week.

Seriously Fun Swimming

Seriously Fun offer term time and holiday swimming courses for all abilities at Riverbourne Health Club in Chertsey. In the summer holidays crash courses run from 23 - 27 July and 30 July - 3 Aug. Five Day Intensive Swimming Courses are a great way to build confidence and improve technique. £40 per week. Book online at www.seriouslyfun.net or for more information call 0844 35 11 461.

Shere Wild-Life Holiday Camp

Outdoor playscheme getting kids close to nature. In Gomshall from 9 July - 17 Aug and in Stoke D’Abernon from 16 July - 24 Aug. 9am-4pm (or from 8am).

Call 01483 238267. www.wild-lifecamps.co.uk.

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SJB Academy

Hockey and tennis courses run in Cranleigh from 16-19 July, 13-16 Aug, 28-31 Aug for ages 4-16. 01483 274763 www.sjbacademy.com

SportsCoach

SportsCoach are running an Olympic themed Summer workshop from 23-27 July in Merrow, Guildford. It is for boys and girls of all abilities, running from 9am-4pm for ages 6-16yrs and 9.30am-12.30pm for ages 4-6. During the week, children will take part in over 16 sports with professional coaches and mini tournaments are held daily.

For the week: 6-16 yr olds cost £145, 4-6 yrs £115, sibling discounts available. Call 01306 886986 or visit www.sportscoach.co.uk/guildford.

Sports Xtra

Sports Xtra provides children aged 5-12 with a range of action-packed and FUN activity courses, tailored to suit even the fussiest child.

The range of traditional and non-traditional Xperiences includes Spy, Detective, Adventure, Sport, Dance, Save £7 Martial Arts and Futsal! They per day! are at the following venues this summer: Hall Grove School in Bagshot, Tomlinscote Sports Centre in Frimley, Lakeside Primary School in Frimley, Lightwater Leisure Centre and Barnsbury Primary School in Woking. The days run from 9.30am until 4pm with extra time available. A typical day costs £25 but to receive a summer holiday course discount of £7 per day - just email alison.black@ sports-xtra.com. BOOK ONLINE AT www.sports-xtra.com for a Summer of FUN.

Super Camps

Super Camps Multi-Activity Camps combine sports, arts and crafts into an action-packed day! Activities vary from site to site but may include motor quads, climbing, swimming or archery and run at Edgeborough School, Frensham, Guildford High School, and St Ives School, Haslemere. They run from 8am-6pm – childcare vouchers accepted. Also at Edgeborough and St Ives are RAW Adventure Camps for back-to-basics and survival skills for 8-14s and St Ives also offers A Passion For… Camps (Dance, Create or Invent). Visit www.supercamps.co.uk or call 01235 832222.

Surrey Outdoor Learning

A range of holiday courses at Dorking, Guildford and near Richmond. www. surreycc.gov.uk/learning/surreyoutdoor-learning-and-development.

Terrific Tennis

Professional fun tennis coaching with LTA qualified and registered coach, Mum and ex GB tennis player. 13-17 Aug, £25 for 5 days. At Frimley Green Recreation Ground. For ages 4-11. terrifictennis@ gmail.com or call Melissa on 07786 432282 for information.

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Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits

Activity day camps at Barfield School, Farnham for all 4-13 year olds - all camps are open to non-Barfield pupils.

Activities include high & low ropes, aero ball, archery & shooting, swimming & team games, zip wire & climbing, quad bikes, assault course, swimming and many more great activities! The children are placed in age specific groups. The camps regularly sell out so make sure you book early! 16 July - 31 August (except not running on 27 August bank holiday) 8.45am-4pm (early drop off and late pick up available, no late pick up on Fridays).

0700 393 2610 www.3pks.co.uk

Tri Golf

Grayshott 01428713131 10am-3pm.

Holiday camps with emphasis on golf, with other sports included. £25. 25 July, 1, 7, 15, 20 Aug. Book two days and get a third free see www.grayshottgolf.com for details.

Wild Learning Holiday Club

Go wild this holiday! From the secret camp deep in the woods, you’ll venture out to try den building, fire making, tracking and stalking, mud sculptures, environmental art, whittling, forest games, tree climbing, stream dipping and much more. Learn how to track by scent, make a whistle or a giant spider, a spear or a hazel crown. Camps run at Alice Holt Forest, Farnham (6-31 Aug), Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming (23 July - 17 Aug), Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher (23 July - 17 Aug), Gatton Park, Reigate (6-31 Aug) and Holmwood Common, Dorking. For ages 5-12 years.

Runs from 8.30am-5.30pm. £35 per day (extra hours available for additional charge). Book 3 places and get 10% off or book 5 places and only pay for 4! For more details or to book see www.wild-learning.net

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Workshops, Circus Skills, Archery, Multi-Sports, Bouncy Castle, Messy Play, Cookery, Wii Games, Pool and Football Tables, Arts and Crafts, Disco, Movies, Free Play Toys, Themed Days and lots more.

(Not all activities are available each day).

Open 8.30am to 5.30pm – extensions and half days available

01252 727000 www.casa-club.co.uk info@casa-club.co.uk

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Hall Grove School, Bagshot Lightwater Leisure Centre, Lightwater Tomlinscote Sports Centre, Frimley Lakeside Primary School, Frimley Barnsbury Primary School, Woking The day is 9.30am until 4.00pm (extended hours available) Price from £18.00 - email alison.black@sports-xtra.com Wild Learning Holiday Camp

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Woking Gymnastics Club

01483 771426 Summer courses for ages 5+. 13-16 Aug, 20-23 Aug and 28-31 Saturday morning FUTSAL starting at Barnsbury School August. Courses for all levels, including 23rd 9.30am ages 3- 7 casa club july 2012.indd June 1 beginners. www.wokinggymnastics.co.uk

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Theatre Alice Holt Forest Sleeping Beauty

Wed 1 Aug 5.30pm. By Chapterhouse Theatre Company. Adult £12, child (under 16) £8, family (2+2) £35.

Sleeping Beauty waits for her prince in a magical new version of this bestloved fairytale. Young and old alike will fall in love with this delightful adaptation set in the 1940s. Come along in your favourite fancy dress outfit and join the fairytale parade during the performance! Magical theatre in magical surroundings for all the family. Book via 01252 745444 www.farnhammaltings.com

Clandon Park Much Ado about Nothing

Sun 26 August, 6.30-8.30pm. A WWII version by Heartbreak Productions.

Adult £17, adult NT member £14, child £10, child NT member £7. Booking essential on 01483 444334, or www. visitguildford.com. Have a picnic in the garden or dinner at the tea shop. Price includes a free visit to Hatchlands Park and Clandon Park during August and complimentary voucher for the shop and restaurant.

Claremont Landscape Garden 0844 249 1895

King Arthur & The Sword in the Stone Fri 13 July 7pm. Adult £14, child £7 (3+), family £35 (2+2). Cambridge Touring Theatre take a merry romp through the world of magic and mystery with their musical adaptation of ‘King Arthur & The Sword in the Stone’. The performance is outdoors.

Open Air Theatre - Macbeth

Sat 14 July 7pm and Sun 15 July 7pm.

Adult £14, child (5-17) £7, family £35 (2+2).Not suitable for under 5s.

Denbies Wine Estate

London Rd, Dorking 01306 876616 Children’s summer theatre performance from Cat’s Grin. Thurs 23 Aug 11am & 2pm. Child £6.50, accompanying adults free.

Electric Theatre

Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789

Little Sparks

Regular Saturday morning show for under 5s. 11am. Music, games, songs, stories and puppets. £4.50/child (adults and babes in arms free). No need to book, pay cash or cheque on the day.

For details call 07949 821567.

G Live

London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797

Angelina Ballerina The Mousical

Thurs 26- Sun 29 July Thurs 6.30pm, Fri 11am & 2.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 6.30pm, Sun 2.30pm. Everyone’s favourite little star, Angelina Ballerina, pirouettes onto the stage in her brand new musical - a magical show packed full of singing and dancing. £12.50£16.50 Family £45-£58 (max 2 adults).

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Fri 31 Aug - Sun 2 Sept. Fri 6.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, 6.30pm, Sun 2.30pm. Come and enjoy the wonderful antics of Alice, performed by G Live’s talented youth company. Adult £10, child £8, Family £28 (maximum two adults).

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Three Musketeers

Fri 6 July to Sat 14 July (excluding 8 July). 7.45pm. Performed in the castle grounds near the Banstand. This classic adventure sees country-boy D’Artaagnan teaming up with the three musketeers for some swashbuckling fun. Adult £12, child £10, family (of 4) £35. www.pranksterstheatre.org.uk

Guildford College of Law 01483 304384 www.guildfordshakespeare-company.co.uk

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

12-22 July. Daily at 7.30pm, plus Sat 2.30pm & Sun 4pm. Four young lovers find themselves lost in a mystical wood populated by warring fairies, mischievous sprites and an earnest group of amateur actors, one of whom seems to have grown a donkey’s head…

Guildford Shakespeare Company return to the beautiful gardens of the College of Law for a magical trip into Shakespeare’s comic masterpiece. £16.50 / £18.50, matinees £15, family £60.

Plays & Workshops at Clandon Park & Hatchlands Park 22 July & throughout August Sword in the Stone 22 July, 12 Aug Midsummer Night's Dream 1-3 Aug Macbeth 15 Aug Much Ado About Nothing 26 Aug Shakespeare Workshops 14-16 Aug Booking essential

01483-444334 www.visitguildford.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Registered charity number 205846.

Polesden Lacey As You Like It

Hatchlands Park

Booking essential via Guildford TIC 01483 444334 or www.visitguildford.com

Sword in the Stone

Sun 22 July, 6-8pm A fun outdoors theatrical play for all the family. Adult £13 adult, child £9, family £39. Price includes free entrance to Hatchlands Park and House, voucher for the shop and 20% off at the restaurant. Sword in the Stone children’s workshop before the performance at 4.30pm for 5-10yrs (please book on 01483 444334). £3 per child. To book dinner at the restaurant please call 01483 222502.

Midsummer Night’s Dream

Wed 1, Thurs 2, Fri 3 August, 6.309.10pm. Matinee Thurs 2 Aug 1.304.10pm. Adult £19, adult NT mem £16, child £12, child NT mem £9. By the Guildford Shakespeare Company.

Macbeth

Wed 15 August 7-9pm. Adult £18, Adult NT member £15, child £11, child NT member £8. By the Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Before each play you can see the Shakespeare painting at Hatchlands Park (House opens 2-5.30pm), have a picnic in the garden or dinner at the tea shop. Price for Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth includes a free visit to Hatchlands Park and Clandon Park during August and complimentary voucher for the shop and restaurant.

Sword in the Stone Workshop at Hatchlands Park New Victoria Theatre Woking 0844 871 7645

Sister Act

Tues 28 Aug - Sat 8 Sept. 7.30pm, with 2.30pm matinee on Wed and Sat. Based on the movie of the same name, this fabulous, family-friendly, feel-good show is packed with songs inspired by Motown, funk, soul and disco. Now, as the habit hits the road, you too can see why audiences fell in love with the funniest and funkiest nun on the run, and her heavenly sequinned sisters!

Tickets £16-£49.50.

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Tues 25 - Sat 29 Sept. Tues 7.30pm, Wed & Thurs 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8pm, Sat 2pm, 5pm & 8pm.

Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s ‘amazing’, ‘superb’, ‘wonderful’ and ‘brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance. Tickets: £12-£35.

Sat 14 July, Sun 15 July, Sat 21 July, Sat 22 July 3pm (theatre opens 1.30pm).

Adult £10, child (5-15) £5, family (2+2) £25. Shakespeare’s brilliant and funny tale where usurped Dukes, exiled brothers, banished daughters and love struck runaways all collide in the beautiful Forest of Arden. Outdoor theatre. Book on 01306 881717.

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Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155

Hairy Maclary & Friends

Sun 29 July 1.30pm & 4pm. £10, child £8, family (of 4) £32. Featuring many of the characters from the books with music, singing and several of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories.

Milkshake Live!

Sat 8 Sept 1pm & 3.30pm. £13, child £11, family (of 4) £44.

Rhoda McGaw Theatre Woking 0844 871 7645

The Wiz

Thurs 5 July - Sat 7 July, 7.30pm daily + 2.30pm on Sat. Family friendly musical based on The Wizard of Oz performed

by Axis Youth Productions.

Footloose

Fri 31 Aug, 7.15pm and Sat 1 Sept 2.15pm & 7.15pm. The Biz Theatre School are supporting Shooting Star CHASE with this production. £15.50.

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford 01483 440000

Charlotte’s Web

Thu 5 July - Sat 7 July, Thurs - Sat 7pm, Thurs & Fri 1.30pm, Sat 2.30pm. Adult £11, under 18s £8. The Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre returns with the musical of the ever-popular children’s classic story, Charlotte’s Web.

In the Mill Studio: The Wind in the Willows

Thu 9 Aug - Sat 11 Aug, Thurs & Fri 6pm, Sat 2pm & 5pm £7. An exciting new adaptation of this children’s classic.

The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark Fri 31 Aug - Sat 1 Sept 11am

& 2pm. £8. For ages 3-7. Live music, puppetry and storytelling.

Get composting Whether you’re a keen gardener or just want to choose the greenest, most natural way to deal with your food and garden waste, composting Involve your children too is the perfect solution.

Grass cuttings, dried leaves, twigs and vegetable peelings are just some of the ingredients that can go into a compost bin or heap to make peat-free compost – ideal to use in potting or planting in your garden or allotment.

Getting started is easy. All you need is a compost bin or a small space in the garden to create a heap. Then just follow our easy guide to creating your own supply of natural food for your garden.

Get composting today – for a greener tomorrow.

Why compost?

Compost is a natural, nutrient-rich food product for your garden. It will help improve soil structure and maintain moisture levels, while helping to suppress plant disease. It will have everything your plants need including nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and will help buffer soils that are very acidic or alkaline.

Compost improves your soil’s condition and your plants and flowers will love it!

every school-aged child knows about reduce, reuse and recycle. Composting is a form of recycling you can do at home and reduces the amount of daily rubbish going into your kitchen bin.

Home-made compost is natural and peat-free, which means it’s good for the environment outside your garden too. It reduces the need to buy peat products, which have been commercially sourced and extracted from peat bogs, resulting in the release of the carbon stored in them.

Get started To find out more about

how to build yourself a compost heap, or to buy a bin, starting from only £15.00 visit www.surreywastepartnership.org.uk or call 0844 571 4444.

You’ll also find lots of other helpful tips and information there too.

Recipe for success Right ingredients GReeNS Tea bags Coffee grounds Vegetable peelings Fruit scraps Salad Grass cuttings Old flowers Dead plants

BROWNS Dried leaves, twigs Toilet/kitchen roll tubes Scrunched-up or shredded paper Vacuum bag contents Wood chippings, straw Crushed egg shells Cereal/egg boxes

Wrong ingredients Cooked food Meat and bones Fish Dairy products Diseased plants Dog mess or cat litter Nappies

A step-by-step guide 1. Find the right site. Ideally site your bin or heap on bare soil. If space is limited, put your bin on concrete, tarmac or patio slabs, but make sure there’s a layer of soil or existing compost on the bottom so garden creatures can colonise.

2. Add the right ingredients. You will need a mixture of green and browns. Fill your kitchen caddy with the right ingredients such as tea bags, taking care not to compost cooked food, meat or fish.

3. Fill it up. Regularly empty your kitchen caddy and your garden waste into your bin or heap. Remember, a 50/50 mix of greens and browns is the perfect recipe for good compost.

4. Wait a while. Keep adding to your bin or heap and after 9-12 months the ingredients you have put in should have turned into a crumbly dark brown, earthy smelling material inside the bottom part of the bin or heap.

5. Collect the compost. Simply lift the bin off the compost or open the hatch at the bottom and scoop out the fresh compost. Don’t worry if your compost looks a little lumpy with twigs and bits of eggshells – this is perfectly normal. If preferred, return any material not quite ready back into your bin or heap. If you have built your own, simply rake out the ready compost.

6. Use it. Watch your garden bloom.

Your compost can be used for all types of planting needs – mix with soil to replenish pots, dig in to enrich flowerbeds and vegetable patches, use as a mulch to help keep moisture in the soil or use it to feed your lawn.

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