Surrey West May - June 2010

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May/June 2010 www.familiessurreywest.co.uk

Reader offers Family holidays

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Individual instrumental tuition is now available. We also hold regular stage productions, concerts and seminars.

All classes, which are limited to 12 children, take place on the Guildford side of Godalming in our permanent premises. For more information, or to reserve a place, please contact Gail Mortley LRAM ARCM, using the contact details below.

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Tumble Tots is Britain’s leading physical play programme for children aged 6 months-7 yrs. All classes are designed specifically for the different age groups.

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HIGHLIGHTS

What’s in this issue

Welcome to our bumper parties issue! We have got some fantastic ideas for children’s parties - our 6 page party directory starts on page 8. You may not have started to think about the summer holidays yet, but we have got a round up of some really great activities - holiday camps, drama workshops, sports courses, cooking, fun science workshops or perhaps princess and pirate school! If you want to stave off the inevitable “I’m bored� take a look now.

If you are looking for some inspiration for your next family holiday, have a look at our article on page 14. There are some truly family-centred options - and when the children are happy, parents are happy!

As usual, we also have a what’s on guide bursting at the seams there are loads of fun days out. Ones to look out for include The Cowpie Show on Sunday 9 May, The Surrey County Show on the second May bank holiday and don’t miss Celebrating Surrey at Loseley Park - a large-scale outdoor festival with masses of family entertainment which is on the last weekend in June.

Finally, we have recently re-launched our website (it isn’t perfect yet, but it’s getting there!). We have got lots of directories, you can sell second hand items and much more - it’s at www.familiessurreywest.co.uk. We also have all the what’s on information from the magazine online as well, so if you can’t find your copy, then log on! We also want to launch a toddler group listing, so if you run or attend a mother & toddler or baby Don’t miss group then please email me (editor@familiessurreywest. the reader e co.uk) so I can include your group in this listing (this is offers on th free!). Also, if you have any suggestions for things you’d e! back pag like to see on the site, please let me know - we want to make it as useful as we can.

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Baby, toddler and children’s activities News and Views Weaning Children’s Parties - lots of great party ideas Family Holidays School Open Days Summer Holiday Activities - great courses, camps and workshops for the summer holidays!

19-27 What’s On 19-25 Days Out and Children’s Workshops 26 Half Term Sports & Swimming Courses, NCT Nearly New Sales, Half Term Holiday Camps and events for Adults 27 Children’s Theatre and Farmers’ Markets 28 Classified ads, plus Reader Offers Next issue: July/August 2010 Advertising booking deadline: 28 May 2010 If you would like to reach over 26,000 local families call Sarah on 01737 558898 or email editor@familiessurreywest.co.uk Families Surrey West, PO Box 2910, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3WP 01737 558898 Front cover: Monsoon Kids. Beaded Cuff £6 Craft Necklace £6 Beaded Waistcoat £24 Tilly Tie Dye Cami £20 Adele Cartwheel Print Skirt £28 Fringed Sandals £16

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News and Views NEW PRINCIPAL AT STAGECOACH WOKING Grant Clarke is thrilled at having the opportunity to take over Stagecoach Theatre arts Woking. He was principal of Stagecoach Staines for one year until his wife took up the position in 2007. Grant however has always had an active involvement as he is very passionate about performing arts.

Living in the local Woking area, Grant feels this will also give him an advantage on entering the pupils into local competitions, theatre and generally bringing a more hands on personal touch to the development of the students. As an actor himself, Grant has featured in the Bill, Doctors and a whole host of TV commercials including Royal Caribbean, Vodafone and Audi to name a few. Grant said “I will be offering the students the opportunity to sit LAMDA exams if they so wish which contributes towards UCAS points and question answer sessions with West End stars from Musicals currently running. There is already an amazing show lined up for next term m with costumes straight from ITV’s wardrobe department!! Stagecoach runs on Saturday morning and afternoon for 4-16 year olds. Call 01483 235216 for f more details. d l

KidCentric Launches

Educational Placemats – Feeding Children’s Brains!

Local mum of 3, Elayna Clark just launched her new business ‘KidCentric’ in March – offering counselling and creative play based therapy for children and teenagers.

Elayna has spent the last 6 years working with children and teenagers in the NHS. Just like adults, children can experience life challenges that affect their mood and behaviour. According to ONS statistics, nearly 340,000 children aged 5-10 years have a mental health disorder, and 11.5% or about 510, 000 young people aged between 11-16 years have a mental disorder. Children’s natural method of communication and learning is through play. Using play and creative activities helps children to think about difficult things and deal with their emotions in a safe and natural way. Early support can help prevent escalation of difficulties.

Little Wigwam is the brainchild of Jo Slade, a mother of 2 from Woking and her husband Mark. Jo gave up work 9 years ago to bring up her daughters, but with her youngest starting school last September, Jo wanted to start working again whilst still being available for school runs and holidays. The best way to do this seemed to be by working from home.

Typical issues may include; bereavement, loss, bullying, self esteem, trauma, parental separation/divorce, post abuse support, behavioural difficulties, bonding and relationships. Children and young people often start to show improvements within 6 sessions, such as improved concentration, self esteem, emotional expression and self control, and less anxiety. Elayna can also help parents to think about the impact of events on their child and how they may best provide support at home, and, provide parenting strategies. KidCentric aims to also provide training for professionals in education, health, and social work. Contact Elayna, in confidence, on 07855 426510 elayna@kidcentric.co.uk

Purpose Built New Building For Children’s Centre Brookwood Children’s Centre’s new building is scheduled to open at the end of May. Juliea Morris, the Centre Manager says “We are committed and excited to what the Centre will continue to bring to the local community of Brookwood and Pirbright. The centre will offer a full timetable of events and already in place is our popular “Dads Zone” every other Saturday held at Brookwood Primary School.

The sessions are a Dads only time where you can have breakfast and enjoy fun activities with your 0-5 year old. There is a “Play and learn” session every Monday 9.30–11am at Pirbright Youth and Community centre, this is open to all Parents and Careers. We would really like to hear from everyone with a child aged 0-5 years and what you would like your Centre to do for you and your families. Is there something missing that you believe the centre can help with, need signposting to other local services or would like links to organisations such as Job Centre Plus, Homestart and Family Information Service? If yes, please contact Juliea Morris or Charlotte Lowes at children@brookwood.surrey.sch.uk or call on 01483 473315.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to the new Children’s Centre building”.

Sling advice The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recently raised concerns about “bag-style” baby carriers. It is thought that 14 deaths have occurred in the US over the last 20 years, all linked to the “bag-style” sling. The Infantino “SlingRider” and “Wendy Bellissimo” bag-style slings in the UK, Europe and North America have been recalled. In “bag-style” slings, the deep pouch where baby sits puts the baby in a potentially suffocating curved position. Excess fabric with an elasticized edge may cover baby’s face and inhibit breathing. The design may cause the baby’s face to turn in toward the carer’s body, potentially smothering the baby. It also obstructs the baby from the parent’s view, due to the high and gathered side panels. Rebecca Ward of the Consortium of UK Sling Retailers and Manufacturers says, “We are pleased that steps have been taken to ensure that using a baby sling is a safe way to carry your baby. If you are using a ‘bag style’ baby carrier and have concerns, we urge you to contact the manufacturer.

The majority of baby carriers and slings are still safe to use, if they hold baby in proper alignment and fit snugly by design and instruction. These safe designs of sling include shallow pouch-style slings, ring slings, soft carriers and wrap slings.”

When using a baby sling, follow these basic principles: Keep your baby close and keep your baby safe. When you’re wearing a sling or carrier, don’t forget the T.I.C.K.S: Tight , In view at all times, Close enough to kiss, Keep chin off the chest, Supported back. For more information visit www.babyslingsafe.com

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The idea for educational placemats came from trying to replace her daughters’ mats with something that would be educational as well as interesting, and she found there seemed to be a gap in the market. For the past 7-8 months Jo and Mark have worked hard with illustrators and teachers to produce a range of bright, eyecatching, educational placemats for a range of ages, that also tie-in with the National Curriculum. They are made from polypropylene in Great Britain with many aspects sourced locally and are 100% recyclable. Jo runs the company, and their website can be found at www.littlewigwam.com.

Back2workmum welcomes new government training initiative Surrey-based coaching and recruitment agency, Back2workmum, welcomes the government-backed Time to Train scheme which recently came into effect. From 6 April 2010 an employee working in an organisation with 250 or more people will have a legal right to request time for study or training – known as Time to Train. And from 6 April 2011 that right will extend to all employees working in organisations of any size.

The criteria for making a Time to Train request is simple: the candidate must be an employee and have worked for their employer continuously for at least 26 weeks. Such requests can be for training or study leading to a qualification or to develop skills relevant to the employee’s current job, workplace or business. The most important requirement is that the training will improve business performance and the employee’s effectiveness within that business. For further information on Time to Train visit the Directgov website: www.direct.gov.uk

100% Pure Potions By the time Brighton mum Natalie Balmond’s daughter Lula was 18 months, she was covered from head to foot in eczema. Her skin was raw and inflamed and she cried and screamed when she applied creams that the doctor had prescribed. Out of sheer desperation, Natalie began formulating salves in her kitchen, and created skin salvation - a 100% natural salve, which dramatically improved the condition of Lula’s skin within a matter of weeks. The salve was so effective that friends encouraged her to develop a business and so Pure Potions was born. The salve contains herbs that are traditionally used to relieve itching, reduce heat, heal and soothe and help you avoid the use of creams with many chemicals and steroids. oids.

Pure Potions have a range of baby and pregnancy products as well as the rescue salves available in health h food shops and web shop. To order your Pure Potionss contact 01273 623123 www.purepotions.co.uk.

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News and Views Born to Toddle Born to Toddle was launched at the beginning of the year as an online retail business offering quality 0-5 year old children’s products including wooden toys, art & crafts, outdoor clothing and travel accessories.

Wooden Toys

The company have purposefully chosen products that are stylish, durable, offer value for money and enable parents to interact with their children be it via a puppet show, craft activity or being a pirate for the day. One of the main focuses for the owners is to encourage active play, ie. ride-on toys and enhancing early learning via books, puzzles, shapes & colours.

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‘We want to establish a reputation for offering a broad range of quality products via our user-friendly and secure website and combining this with a reliable delivery service’, says co-founder Jacqui Greet.

Visit www.borntotoddle.com to see their full range.

Custard Clothing celebrates move to Godalming with 10% off!

Custard Clothing, which sells Organic and Fair Trade clothing for boys and girls aged 0-11yrs, plus a selection of Nearly New clothes has recently moved to 99 The High Street, Godalming.

Florence, who runs Custard Clothing says “Organic clothes are much softer and are kinder to eczema. Since no nasty chemicals or pesticides are involved, there’s nothing in the fabric to irritate the skin. The fibres in organic cotton are fatter and stronger which makes clothes that wash brilliantly. We sell great quality clothes that can be handed down time and time again. Custard clothing stocks Green Baby who pride themselves on winning many awards for their fair trade clothing and have recently won the eco fashion award for 2010. We also stock Fruig with their fair trade 100% organic cotton and clever 2 way designs and Kite kids whose clothes are made from certified organic cotton, bamboo or recycled polyester.

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Custard Clothing also supports a company in South Africa called Bug Zoo. Custard is the first store to stock this African inspired clothing range. With bright colourful designs, you won’t find anything like this on the high street.

If you would like to stock Bug Zoo give us a call 07747 881207. See you in Godalming!” To get 10% off everything at Custard Clothing, please bring the ad on page 21. Offer ends on 30th June 2010.

www.menus4mums.co.uk

Menus4Mums is a recently launched website to help busy mums (and dads!) who are stuck in a rut deciding what to feed their families. For just £6.95 for 4 weeks membership, customers get a weekly menu planner for weekday meals all the family can eat, together with recipe cards, and a shopping list broken down into supermarket sections. The meals use current supermarket bargains to keep the food bills down.

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News and Views Launch of beautiful new stationery range for children Boxhouse Publishing, the company behind Organised Mum, is welcoming a new arrival in the form of Made By Me, a brand new stationery range it has created especially for children.

Our favourites from the range include the Original Card Kit (£12.99) - perfect for budding artists, this mix and match kit contains all children need to make hand-made cards without the messiness of glue and paint. With original designs based on four fun themes including garden, countryside, circus and seaside, it includes cards, envelopes, collage material, picture stickers, number stickers and glue dots all presented in a beautiful keep-sake box.

We also think you’ll find the Children’s Reward Pad (£10.99) very useful! You can encourage good behaviour with this 30-page reward chart pad that features three colourful designs - jungle, pets and farmyard and comes with 300 stickers.

Each child gets a whole chart so there’s plenty of space to write on their individual goals as well as room for all those good behaviour stickers. Other products include My Year Children’s Calendar and an Original Stationery Set. Available from www.boxhousepublishing.com.

St Andrew’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations St Andrew’s Infant School in Farnham is holding a reunion of old girls and boys at the school on Sunday 13 June 2–4.30pm. If you are a past pupil they would love you to join them in celebrating their 150th anniversary this year. For further details, please call the school on 01252 716305 or visit www.standrews-infant.surrey.sch.uk.

Special ‘all-terrain’ wheelchairs are now available on Brighton seafront.

They are free to use and you can get one on the day, but booking is advised (up to a week in advance). For bookings or information, please call 01273 292716.

This year’s theme for Children’s Hospice Week (15-22 May), is Superheros. CHASE hospice care for children is calling on everyone to get involved! To find out about all the activities taking place and what their celebrity supporters are doing during the campaign or to get a free fundraising pack go to www.chasecare.org.uk/ childrenshospiceweek or call 01483 454213. Crossroads Care Surrey (www.surreycrossroads. co.uk) is offering local supporters the opportunity to abseil like a superhero 160 feet down Guildford Cathedral on Saturday 5th June 2010. For more information please contact Jessica Paine on 01483 793 737 or visit www.surreycrossroads.co.uk

Get Composting Spring has arrived and what better time to get into the garden?

The Surrey Waste Partnership is offering home composting bins at great prices, starting from £14 (RRP £39), to encourage more residents to compost at home.

If you’re new to composting, anyone with outside space can compost at home. Composting at home is a natural process that transforms your kitchen and garden waste into nutrient rich food, known as compost, for free. All you need to do is provide the right ingredients and let nature do the rest. Everyday family waste such as empty cereal packets and egg boxes; fruit scraps and vegetable peelings; tea bags and coffee grounds, are in fact great ingredients to make compost. Mix this in with garden waste such as old flowers and nettles; wood chippings and straw; twigs and dried leaves, and you have the perfect recipe! When it is ready the compost will be like a fine soil.

It is good for the environment. Home made compost produces ‘peat-free’ compost. This eradicates the need to buy peat products, which have been commercially sourced and extracted from peat bogs, resulting in the release of stored carbon from the bogs. In the UK alone, up to 94% of the UK’s lowland peatbogs have been damaged or destroyed, destroying the habitats of the rare plants and animals that live there. And by putting less household waste out for collection, less energy is required as there are fewer vehicle movements, waste handling and industrial processes involved, and less waste going to landfill. Composting at home is the easiest way to recycle your waste because you can do it at home and involve all the family. It takes little time, space and effort, and it's so rewarding. Spring into composting and make the most of the waste you throw away.

Did you know an average household that composts at home could expect to divert over 150kg of waste from landfill each year? That’s equivalent in weight to a baby elephant!

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Recipe for success For composting to work properly, your bin needs both air and moisture. Air is essential to the composting process and by mixing the material, as you fill your bin, it will create air pockets and help keep your compost healthy. The key to getting this right lies in getting the mix right - you need to keep your green waste and brown waste properly balanced. If your compost is too wet and gives off an odour, add more browns. If it’s too dry and is not rotting, add some greens.

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Tea bags Coffee grounds Veg peelings Salad leaves Fruit scraps Grass cuttings Old flowers and dead plants

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Cooked vegetables Meat Dairy products Diseased plants Dog mess or cat litter Baby’s nappies

Method 1. Find the right site. Ideally site your compost bin in the garden on bare soil. If space is limited, you can put your compost 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. Fill your kitchen caddy with everything from vegetable and fruit peelings to teabags, paper towels and egg shells. Take care not to compost cooked food, meat or fish.

3. Fill it up. Empty your kitchen caddy and your garden waste into your compost bin. A 50/50 mix of greens and browns is the perfect recipe for good compost.

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4. After 9-12 months, the ingredients you have put in your compost bin should have turned into a dark brown, earthy smelling material at the bottom of the bin, which can be dug out leaving the newer material in the bin. But don’t worry if your compost looks a little lumpy with twigs and bits of eggshells – this is perfectly normal. Simply sift out any larger bits and return them to your compost bin.

5. Ready! Once your compost resembles thick, moist soil and smells very earthy, it’s ready to use.

6. Collect the compost. Instructions will be delivered with your bin. But all you have to do is lift the bin slightly or open the hatch at the bottom and scoop out the fresh compost with a garden fork or spade.

7. Use it. And watch your garden bloom.

Compost can be used for all your planting needs – vegetable plants for allotments; general potting (if mixed with something like ordinary soil); flowerbeds and enriching new borders by mixing in existing soil; or around trees by spreading a layer around the roots. Or use it as mulch material, mix with a layer of soil, and help prevent plant diseases.

To buy a bin or to dig up more advice on how to turn your table scraps and garden waste into compost, visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/ getcomposting or call 0844 571 4444. * The Surrey Waste Partnership is made up of Surrey County Council and the 11 district and borough councils in the county. It aims to manage Surrey’s waste in the most efficient, economic and sustainable way possible.

Weaning

The Fuss About Food - Weaning Your Baby

By Samantha Hannay

Weaning, from a parent’s perspective, is often about getting food into the baby’s tummy sometimes in the hope that perhaps they’ll start sleeping through the night. In fact, breast milk or formula will remain the most nutritionally balanced food for babies up to one year. My workshops begin to encourage parents to look at weaning from the baby’s perspective – as an extension of play. Babies will see food as another way of exploring their surroundings, discovering new textures and tastes with their hands and mouth. By the time babies are around 4 months old, parents may notice them begin to take an active interest in what they are doing, whether it’s brushing their teeth, brushing hair and eating. Some may even reach out and grab food if allowed and put it in their mouths. This isn’t necessarily a sign that they are ready for weaning but more to do with expressing an interest in their immediate environment.

Weaning is a journey of discovery - baby’s are not suddenly weaned at 6 months but rather gradually introduced to new tastes and textures over a period from when they’re 6 months to a year.

During my workshops, I introduce baby-led weaning as well as discussing the more traditional purée method. Baby-led weaning (BLW) is a fairly new concept for many parents, pioneered by Gill Rapley, and put very simply, it’s about introducing the baby to complementary food as we eat it ourselves without the puree stage, allowing them to feed themselves and choose what goes into their mouths. Given that the guidelines suggest weaning should start at 6 months, this fits well with introducing fingers foods from the outset.

I don’t promote one method of weaning over an other – what I do promote is parent choice and by

“I was introduced to BLW on one of Sam’s workshops,” says Gemma, mum to one-year-old Poppy. “I thought there was only one way to wean a baby and that was pureeing everything in sight!

How wrong could I be?! Poppy is now a year old and I haven’t needed to puree anything. I have offered her ‘real’ food from the start and she has naturally reduced her formula intake as she has eaten more ‘solids’. I can honestly say that Poppy gets excited to get into her highchair at the table!”

Some parents may be concerned about choking on solid food but Gill Rapley suggests that babies are no more likely to choke on food they put into their own mouths than they are being spoon fed by someone else. Whichever method parents use, it should be fun for the parents and the baby, not full of anxiety and stress – just be prepared for the mess!

If parents leave my workshops with the simple message that weaning, in the early stage, is about play and discovery rather than filling babies’ tummies, I feel I’ve taken some of the stress out of the process and they can relax and enjoy the experience with their babies.

ST PAUL’S C/E INFANT SCHOOL AND CHILDREN’S CENTRE www.stpauls.childrencentre.org 01252 400222 If you live in Tongham, Ash South, Sands, Seale, Runfold, Wyke, Normandy, Puttenham, Shackleford, Worplesdon or Wood Street you will find your Children‛s Centre is at St Paul‛s C/E Infant School in Tongham and can provide you and your family with a range of services: • Play and learn sessions • Music sessions • First Aid Training • Maternity Support • Adult and family learning • Activities specially for dads, childminders and young parents

• We provide support for: • finding childcare • breastfeeding • speech and language • parents who have English as an additional language • healthy lifestyle programmes

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Corina, mother of 14 month old Annelie, reflects on her experience with BLW. “I read about it and could see no good reason to do anything else.

Conventional weaning expects the baby to swallow purees before they learn how to chew; baby-led weaning expects the baby to explore foods at their own pace, learning to manipulate it in their mouths before moving on to swallowing when they are ready. It made absolute sense to me that you would encourage a baby to learn how to control the food in their mouth before you worry about them swallowing it. We kept a food diary for the first few weeks of weaning to keep a note of foods that our daughter had and whether she liked them, but also so we could note any reactions to anything.

Our daughter loved the independence of being able to feed herself and we loved being able to enjoy mealtimes together as a family from the start without one of us having to spoon food into her.”

Samantha is a trained coach and qualified as a postnatal leader with the NCT. She’s been running monthly focused weaning workshops for over a year and for more information about these and other parenting workshops, email Sam on pnl.hannay@yahoo.co.uk or call 01428 606886.

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Children’s Party Directory Here is our annual party directory with lots of ideas to give your child the best party ever! We have listed them by party type, but many of those listed offer such as great variety of parties that they should in fact be in several categories, so please have a look at the whole directory!

And please do tell them you saw their details in Families Surrey West if you call them. Thanks!

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Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits

0700 3932610 www.3pks.co.uk admin@3pks.co.uk. 3 Peaks offers children the opportunity to host their birthday activity party in the grounds of Barfield School with activities such as quad biking, high ropes, climbing, abseiling, swimming, team games, command tasks, air rifle shooting, archery and much more. The options available range from a morning, lunchtime or afternoon session to a double or even full day programme of events to suit your needs. All sessions allow parents the opportunity to leave the children with the qualified staff and the use of the school hall for 45 minutes to feed your hungry party group. Your home stays clean and tidy and 3 Peaks take the stress away.

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Go- Kart Party

A Go Kart Party will delight your child with their first real driving experience. The electric karts travel at pre determined speeds up to 6 mph, are completely safe and operated by trained professionals. A typical party will last for 1 hour, but will depend on the number of children taking part.

As one parent said recently “Getting children in to the karts is a lot easier than getting them out!”. Parties can be indoor or outdoor, we come to you or you can come to us. There are 4 Karts and an inflatable mini Grand Prix circuit. Call Roy on 07595 636 333 or visit www.go-kartparty.co.uk.

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Farnham 01420 23666 www.forestry. gov.uk/aliceholt. Hire the classroom or marquee for 4 hours to run your own event, or one of the Park’s education team will run a Fun and Games Party (for ages 6+) - a range of activities on the meadow and in the woods which could include: minibeast hunt, blindfold trail, pond dipping. Also available are Den Building Parties for 8yrs+. Holt Cafe can also provide for any catering requirements. 01420 521267. You can also hire barbecues in the park.

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Little Kickers football birthday parties make the perfect birthday experience for pre-school children. The one hour party sessions include fun and varied energetic football related games suitable for both boys and girls, helping them work off all that party food! Little Kickers Football Parties include unique LKFC trophy and certificate for the Birthday boy or girl and unique LKFC medals for every participant. Score a goal with your child - book a Little Kickers Football Birthday party! If you would like further information please contact Paul Brooker on 01753 831902.

Go Ape

Alice Holt Forest, Farnham. Go Ape is a high wire forest adventure course.

Have your birthday party on the giant obstacle course up in the trees - you’ll use ladders, walkways, bridges and tunnels made of wood, rope and super-strong wire, and top it all off with the country’s best zip lines. You need to be over 10 yrs and over 1.4m/ 4ft 7 inches to Go Ape. www.goape.co.uk 0845 643 92 15.

Rugbytots

A new, fun and energetic experience for your child’s birthday. Rugbytots provides parties for children from their second birthday up to their fifth birthday. All the Rugbytots party packages include Rugbytots Invitations and a unique Rugbytots gift for the birthday child. The parties follow a slightly different approach from standard Rugbytots classes, placing even greater emphasis on play & party games for your child and their friends.

Our Rugbytots parties are taken by a qualified Rugby coach who holds a current first aid certificate. For further information, please call us on 0845 313 3242 or alternatively send an email to parties@rugbytots.co.uk www.rugbytots.co.uk

Park Tennis

“Come join the fun” says it all. Park Tennis parties are a great way to enjoy tennis in a fun, relaxed experience.

Parties are pitched at the respective group, be that tots, junior or adult or a mix of all ages and abilities. Every party will include fun games and exercises, hitting or drills and some competitive points play. Located on the brand new tennis courts in Woking Park, behind Pool in the Park, Park Tennis is a great place to enjoy tennis and have the space of the park cricket field to enjoy off court games and picnic. Cloakroom facilities are available in the court side pavilion. Call Caroline on 077230 91969 or visit www.parktennis.net

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Cheerleading Razzle Dazzle Cheerleading

Parties – Classes – Workshops – Afterschool Clubs – Performances.

Cheerleader Parties are a great way to entertain your child’s friends, whether for a Birthday Party or just for fun! It’s a fun environment where they can learn routines, and cheers to their favourite tunes. A performance will also be arranged at the end of the party for the families of the participants. We come to a venue of your choice such as a community centre or village hall so that it is convenient for you. For an extra cost we can also provide real life cheerleaders to put on a show. Contact Rachel on 07989 667596 or visit www.razzledazzlecheerleading. co.uk for more info.

Ceramic & Craft Parties Firing Earth

82 Smithbrook Kilns, Horsham Road, Cranleigh 01483 268788 www.firingearth.co.uk Firing Earth is a contemporary ceramics, silks and fabrics art studio. Parties last around 2 hours normally consisting of 1 1/2 hours painting followed by 30 mins for food. Parties can be ceramic painting, fabric painting or silk painting. There is a children’s party menu with hot and cold food or you are welcome to bring your own. Face painting is also available at parties. Firing Earth have just introduced take away ceramic party kits.

You collect a box with everything you need to run your own party or event at home and then you return the items for firing. Father’s Day items now in stock!

Bizzie Lizzie’s Creations

Crafty Parties, including Bear and Ragdoll making parties – no sewing, no mess, just lots of fun! Also on offer are fabulous Jewellery Parties which provide creative and stimulating fun for children (7+) and adults alike. Both packages come with party invitations, thank you cards and bags – so no costly party bags! Diva Parties are for girls who love to glitter-up. Gorgeous glittery make up, sparkly nail varnish and beautiful glitter tattoos. Also available are Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos. Teen Spa & Pamper Experience for the older girl offer treatments normally found in the salon and Blood & Gore parties create fake “Casualty” type wound simulations using Dermawax, paint and of course lots of ‘blood’ – for ages 8+. For more information call Lizzie on 07971 182520 or visit www.bizzielizziescreations.co.uk

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Cheerleader Parties are a great way to entertain your child’s friends, whether for a Birthday party of just for fun! Your child can learn routines, cheers and chants to their favourite tunes.

They will have the time of their lives!

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Ask about our exciting: Birthday parties Assemblies Workshops Special events Holiday programmes Pre-school programmes After-school programmes

MR.MAGIC Great Fun for any kids party Magic / Punch & Judy / Balloon Modelling

01428 684423 / 07768 436607 www.themrmagic.co.uk

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Parties with CERAMIMAGIC: I come to you with everything needed for a pottery painting party. After helping the budding artists create their own unique works of art, I take everything away, glaze and fire them. They are returned carefully wrapped and labelled to you. Alternatively try out PARTY-IN-THE-BOX? I deliver everything required for you to hold your own ceramic painting party to your door. You then hold your own pottery painting party after which I will collect, glaze and fire the masterpieces. The works of art will then be wrapped, labelled and delivered to you. Contact Trish info@ceramimagic.com 07751 879 504 www.ceramimagic.com

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“Fun, fantastic - I wish I could have a jewellery party every day. These are the words that my daughter (age 6) said to me at the end of her party done by Pendant Moon. The perfect party and such good value.” Parties can be in the comfort of your own home/venue, all you need to provide is a large roomy table with good light. Invitations, thank you notes, equipment, charms, organza bags and beads are supplied. £10 per child (8 min, 10 max). It is a fun and rewarding time for children. For further information visit www.pendantmoon. co.uk or call 07879 622720, or email info@pendantmoon.co.uk

Jazz It Up Ceramics

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Jazz It Up Ceramics is a mobile ceramics painting company which provides a creative ceramics painting experience at your venue or pottery hampers to go (the hamper includes all paints, brushes, and even water pots and when your party is over you return it with your painted pottery in the hamper, the ceramics are fired and glazed and ready to collect one week later). Jazz It Up can do children’s parties, ladies nights in, baby hand & foot prints, plate signing plus much more. For further info or to book a party, please call on 07976 647507, email: jazzitupceramics@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.jazzitupceramics.co.uk.

Bocketts Farm

Creative, Caring, Cookery... Looking for an exciting idea for a children’s party? We can come and run a children’s cooking party for you, they are great fun, we keep the children entertained for you and they get to eat what they have made, so you don’t need to worry about the party food!

We cover London, Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Alternatively if you want to do it yourself, we can provide cooking utensils and beautifully packaged cooking kits with recipes, ingredients lists and our party guide.

All you would need to provide is the food and the adults to help. We have lots of fantastic aprons, utensils, cookie cutters and sprinkles on our website.

We can provide recipes for children with food allergies and intolerances.

Web: www.craftychefs.co.uk (01428) 648663/653251.

MR. MAG!C’s show has captivated audiences far and wide including Malta, Gibraltar and southern Spain.

MR.MAG!C has had the pleasure to entertain the children of some very well known people including Roger Taylor of Queen and The Royal Family of Oman. MR.MAG!C’s show is all about having fun with plenty of audience participation, so that everyone gets to help Mr.Magic. For more information call 07768 436607 / 01428 684423 or visit www.themrmagic.co.uk

Face Painting Lollipop Face Painting

07515 797616 lollipop.faces@ btinternet.com Lollipop is available to hire for children’s birthday parties, corporate events, celebrations and family attractions! We offer face painting in various designs! Scary monsters, lizards and superheroes to pink cats, butterflies and rainbow tigers! We can apply tattoos for boys Kiki and Eli (K & E) is a recently and glittery ones for girls and for launched home-bakery providing that extra special girly party we can residents and businesses in the local area with celebration cupcakes, classes bring along a nail bar too! Lollipop Face Painting only uses child friendly and parties. They run children’s dermatologically tested non-toxic cupcake decorating parties and face paints of the highest standards cater for little angels and devils alike approved by the FDA and EEC. They with their range of children’s party are also water based making them cupcakes in mini and full size cases as easier to wash off. No scrubbing well as giant cupcakes for cutting and candles. As a special offer for Families necessary! We are also fully insured. readers, K & E are offering 10% off children’s decorating parties booked before 31 May 2010. For further details or to book visit www.kikiandeli. co.uk or call 07811 44 08 08.

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Entertainers Freddie Cucumber

Bocketts Farm Park

Young Street, Fetcham 01372 363764 www.bockettsfarm.co.uk Your party Freddie Cucumber is a very includes a visit to the farm and parties entertaining entertainer! He does all sorts of parties: Fun and Games parties can be catered or self-catered in one of the decorated party rooms. As well involve a mix of activities (which can as having a fantastic time seeing all the be themed, where requested). They animals and playing on the inside and include lots of party games, role play, singing and dancing - and often ending outside play equipment you will have with a 20 minute comedy magic show. an animal handling session just for your party. Optional extras include trailer These parties are really popular and rides, party bags and farmyard cake! are great for ages 3 to 7. Freddie’s Treasure Hunts are fantastic - highly imaginative and involving lots of riddles and problem solving - brilliant for children aged 7 or over. Drama Parties are ideal for older children (8+) and Freddie always manages to get even the most reluctant children to take part in the improvisations. Please call 01483 458855 or 07503 145253 or 01483 274 400 Soft play parties are visit www.freddiecucumber.co.uk available any day of the week and

Leisure Centre Parties

Cranleigh Leisure Centre

Mr Magic

swimming parties are available on Saturdays from 6-8pm.

Great Fun for Kids Parties. MR.MAG!C has been performing for over 35 years.

His fun filled show includes Magic, Punch & Judy, Balloon Modelling, Mini-Disco and you never know, 01483 417282 Please call for details of Dave the friendly ferret may pop up! parties.

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FIRING EARTH Paint your own ceramics, fabric, canvas & silk

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We organise fantastic parties every weekend for children aged 3-12 years.

Our most popular packages include sports, games, roller skate discos and our superb Playtime Party (ideal for ages 3-6 years). Our staff organise all the games and activities and parents receive free tea, coffee and biscuits!

All the tables, chairs and decorations are included and we’ll even do all the clearing away afterwards! Comments from parties last month include “Staff are excellent. Thank you for making my son’s 7th birthday party so stress/ hassle free” and “The boys had a fantastic time - thank you so much!

It was really well organised and the staff were so enthusiastic and kept the children well entertained. We are all really impressed and will certainly recommend to friends.” For further information, please call one of our birthday party staff on 01276 670316.

Makeover Parties Mini Makeovers

020 8398 0107 www.minimakeovers. com Mini Makeovers offer fun and funky beauty parties tailor made for girls from 5-13 years. They run on a staff ratio of one to every four children. All cosmetics are high quality, hypo-allergenic and age appropriate.

Lots of nail colours to choose from, a dazzling array of sparkly make-up, glittery lipsticks, fab hairstyling, temporary tattoos, pretty face jewels and lots of the latest hair accessories which are yours to keep. 2 hours of pure girlie delight rounded off with traditional party games, dancing, disco or a mini catwalk, depending on the children’s age. Optional extras include Mini Moves – learn the latest dance routines with an instructor.

Latonique

Latonique’s make-up and pamper parties offer girls the opportunity to have a fun and informative event with their friends. Our “girlie” make-up parties for ages 8-12 include a glittering make-over with colourful and sparkling 01483 443322 The following parties nails for all the guests. We cater for up are available: Trampoline Parties at to ten girls at a very affordable price. weekends for 6yrs+, Funtime Pool For the older girls we offer a “teenage Party at weekends for 4-8 yrs, Ice pamper party” which is a fantastic and Skating Party available Fridaysunique party for any special occasion Sundays, Special Agent Academy Party but particularly great as a pre-prom (includes a laser game plus physical, event. We teach skin care and make-up mental and tactical tasks in two teams) application in a “hands-on” manner for available Fri-Sun for ages 6-14yrs, them to follow. The parties are run by Cheerleading Party for 6-11yrs at Jackie Hutchinson, a qualified beauty weekends, Tenpin Bowling Parties therapist and make-up artist so you can are available 7 days a week for 5-14 be assured of a professional service yrs, Football parties are available offered with a fun and caring approach. at weekends for 6-14 year olds, Call 01483 600707 or 07799 646696 or Bounceabout Party - on Saturdays email latonique@gmail.com for 3-6 yrs, Specky’s Pirate Ship soft play party - come and have a soft play adventure where you will play games Gorgeous Girls Parties offer a 2-hour including find the buried treasure, for all-inclusive fun Party Make Over for ages 3-10 yrs - available Thursdaysgirls between the ages of 4 -16. Party Sundays, Gymnastics parties for 6-12 packages include: temporary hair yrs on Saturdays, Go-Kart Party for extensions to take home and glitter ages 4-9 yrs. hair spray, child friendly makeup, temporary body art and stick on jewellery, nail painting and nail art, fun party games and prizes, portable karaoke machines, a gift for the birthday girl and invitations. And you can now have a High School Musical Invite designs offers a totally unique or Disney Princess themed Gorgeous concept in personalised cards and Girls Party! You can also have a funky invitations. You can order almost any disco, face painting, fun arts & crafts, type of card for any occasion and and more. Also available are Pamper we offer free design services for any Parties for 13yrs+. Call 0845 3901010 requirement you have. Send friends or visit www.gorgeousgirlsparty.co.uk and family a stunning be-spoke card or invitation to treasure with many designs available for you to add your own photos. Invite designs offers cards and invitations for; Birthdays for any age, Birth Announcements, Christening / Baptism, Weddings, Thank you cards of all types, Themed Childrens Parties, New Address Cards, Birthday boogies are fun dance parties for children aged from 2 years. They Seasonal cards for Christmas, Easter, can be themed such as Tiptoes and Halloween etc plus many more! Visit Tutus (a very popular ballerina/fairy www.invitedesigns.com

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party) or High School Musical. They can also be based on a film such as The Lion King or Hairspray. And one for the boys is the popular basketball or football street dance! Each party is individual and can be planned around the birthday child’s tastes. Call 01483 301213 for more information.

Diddi Dance

As well as our classes we also offer parties at your choice of location. Here your little ones enjoy an hour of great activities including dancing games, action songs, hoops, dance ribbons, bubbles, balloons, bells, pom-poms and lots of fun !! Our parties offer fantastic, fun and affordable entertainment which will ensure your party is the talk of the tots. If you want to make sure your party is a “diddi” one then contact Alysia on 01483 474706 or 07811 346482 or log on to www.diddidance. com to book your party now!

Funky Feet Dance Parties Childrens one hour

dance parties for 5 yrs+. All styles catered for. Have fun learning a choreographed routine from a fully qualified dance instructor - either use the pre-selected music or provide your own tunes. For more information call 07846 642402 or 07900 567000.

Talking Tots Parties 07786 279863 www.talkingtots.info Talking Tots run carefully tailored, unique activities to make your party great fun and a huge success – providing 60 minutes of action and fun. Traditional party games, parachute play, songs, actions and music games. Activities are chosen according to the age of the children (for 1-5 year olds).

Molly Moocow

Make your birthday extra-special this year with a party - Molly Moocow style! Molly’s Moosical Parties for 1st to 3rd birthdays. We’ll lead your group in play and song. Molly will wow the crowd with props, puppets, balls and colourful parachutes. Amazing Adventures for 4th to 6th birthdays.

Join Molly to search out dragons in the Enchanted Castle, hunt for pirate booty on Treasure Island, take off on a Space Adventure, step into Molly’s Star Light or have a Wild West ho-down! Contact us now to save the save date! 01428 658858 or www.mollymoocow.com

Tumble Tots

Tumble Tot parties are great fun for children aged 1yr to 7yrs. We offer 1hr or 2hr parties depending on the childs age and your requirements, all we ask is you provide us with a hall with easy access. Children will get a chance to climb, roll, balance, sing and dance. Parties end with the children doing parachute games. A 2hr party also gives children the chance to take

Please let our advertisers know you saw their details in Families Surrey West! part in co-ordination games and activities. Book early to guarantee your booking. For all enquiries please contact Sandra on 01483 417402 or email tumbletots181@hotmail.com its all about FUN FUN FUN!

Boogie Babies

Boogie babies parties are full of fun, dance and surprises. Parties are tailored to your requirements and for ages 1 to 4. Dance to the Beat! Street dance parties - giving you a party to remember. A party giving you street dance routines and choreography inspired from the party members, mixed with some dance games. It’s Cool! For ages 4 to 16 years old. Contact Pauline Martin on 07786536914 or see web for info @: www.boogiebabiesfun.co.uk

Mad Acadmey

A MAD party that every child wants to attend! MAD Academy’s party for children up to 5 years old gives that extra sparkle to birthday celebrations.

With party games, action songs singalong and specially choreographed dance routines for all to join in, the MAD party is the birthday party that children look forward to most. “With our funky music and party games and range of musical instruments, we will give the birthday child and guests, 45-minutes of fun and excitement from start to finish. And, it’s not just the children that get into the swing of things, “parents thoroughly enjoy themselves as well!” said Sarah Cox, MAD Academy leader in Guildford and Godalming. For more information please ring Sarah Cox on 01252 790220 or email sarah.cox@madacademy.com

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will participate in totally cool science experiments with a certified Mad Scientist. The children will discover the spectacular side of science as they have fun with physics and witness cool chemical reactions! Party guests will concoct super- stretchy Mad Science putty, ooey gooey slime, or high-bouncing polymer balls! We have a laboratory full of interactive demonstrations and activities to perform at your child’s next birthday celebration. Ready-made Mad Science Goody Bags are also available. For information call 08454 75 75 07 (local rate from landlines) or 01483 901500.

Soft Play Parties Rainbow Tots

Scout Hall, Waterers Rise, Knaphill 07885 702414 www.RainbowTots.com Rainbow Tots in Knaphill offers fun for 0-5 year olds for up to 2 hours of play on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays - 10.30am to 2.30pm, during term time. There is a bouncy castle, well equipped baby area with lots of toys, play mats, activity stations, sit ‘n’ rideons, large ball pool, trampolines, slides and more! Parties are also offered. A Rainbow Tots two hour party includes playtime, party food and party bags!

Parties are available at weekends (subject to hall availability).

Themed Parties Perform Parties

0845 400 4000 www.performparties. org.uk Mamma Mia, High School Musical, Mermaids & Pirates, Superheroes - Perform provides brilliant theme-based entertainment at over 1500 children’s parties every year. Perform Parties are high energy, fun and totally infectious - kids just can’t resist joining in all the activities. Based 3 Wharf Street, Godalming, GU7 1NN. around one of the colourful themes and 01483 424379 As well as stocking a involving lots of lively games, songs and great range of party bag contents we improvisations, they use the power of can also supply ready filled party bags. children’s imaginations to get everyone The Toy Box has a traditional feel and involved. Mini Ps Parties for 1-3s, we use paper party bags. You can Perform Parties for 4-8s and Perform come in, pick items you want to go into Plus Parties for 8-12s. your bags and ask us to fill the quantity required. There is no extra cost for the bag. Or, you can set us a budget, let us know how many boys and girls and we 020 8392 0860 www.twizzle. can fill the bags for you. We also offer co.uk Twizzle is one of London’s a Birthday Wish List service. Just like a most experienced and popular party wedding list you and your child come entertainment companies. They can in and make a list of things they would provide traditional entertainment like and then tell your friends and such as magicians and discos plus more family to come into the Toy Box and unusual ideas such as a mini farm visit ask for their wishlist. to your home, Batman to arrive in The

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Science Parties Mad Science

Why should planning a party be so much work? Mad Science has everything you need to make your child’s next party a success! Your child

Batmobile and take you all for a drive; older kids go to a recording studio and make their own CD, a fairy school or a giant assault course. They aim to take all the stress away from those very large events such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and bar mitzvahs. A very professional, friendly and reliable team will help you.

Children’s Themed Casa Club Casa Club birthday parties are Parties designed for 4-12 year olds. They Children’s Themed Parties has a huge range of options: Themed Characters- Princesses, Super Heroes, Fairies, Space Heroes, Pirates, Disco and loads more . Also Available- our ‘very original’ Themed Event Parties including Jedi Academy, Animal Madness, ArmyBoot Camp, Flower Fairy School, Animal Madness, ‘Make Me a Princess’, Fun & Fashion. And for little ones choose our latest Mascot Character Peppa Piggy!

See website for photos of our lively young entertainers who entertain with themed games, music and activities-loads of fun. Over 10 years experience and we’re happy to take on your special request! Freephone: 0800 2343460 www.childrensthemedparties.co.uk

offer fun themed parties such as Hawaiian Party, Pirates & Fairies, Casa X Factor, Mad Hatters, Golf, Football, Arts & Crafts, Disco Party, Space Hoppers and Obstacle Course, Design Your Own T-Shirt plus many more - or choose your own theme! They will provide at lest two members of fully vetted and CRB checked staff to run your party. They also offer a free venue finding service and can arrange food (at an extra cost) and party bags themed to your party. Face painting can be arranged as an optional extra.

Call 01252 727000 or 07881 907 554. www.casa-club.co.uk

My Little Princess

www.mylittleprincessparties.co.uk 01428 609340 Once upon a time a little girl dreamt of having a real life Princess for her birthday party…..With My Little Princess, dreams can come true….

Whether your child adores Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Tinkerbell, Belle or Snow White, My Little Princess can make their dreams come true and bring to life their favourite fairytale character in their very own home or in our magical party room in Grayshott. We can cater to any little princesses needs! Whether she loves dancing, singing, story time, balloon modelling or games our Princesses aim to please! Princess & Fairy Parties (3-6yrs), High School Musical (69yrs) and Makeover Parties (9-13 yrs).

Kids Entertaining

Kids Entertaining provides fun, energetic themed parties - anything from princesses to pirates, crafts to cookery, football to superheros, High School Musical to jungle. They will tailor the party specifically to what your child likes and their favourite character or theme. They can also help provide face painters, balloon modelling and catering. All you need to do is choose a date, choose a venue and then sit back, relax and watch your child and their friends have a fabulous birthday! Please call 07792 767432 for more information or visit www.kidsentertaining.co.uk

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Debutots

Have a Debutots party for your little one this year! The action packed and original parties will take your child and their friends on a magical and exciting adventure through the power of their imagination. Whether you are off on an Asteroid Adventure or a Jungle Jaunt we can fit in with any theme you and your child would like so give us a call to see how we can inspire & delight your Drama Kings and Queens this year! Call 01483 479 460 / 07917 54 24 22 or email: casey@debutots.co.uk.

Contact Families Surrey West on 01737 558898

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Family Holidays Travel the world

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Mark Wright, founder of Families Worldwide (which offers adventure holidays for families), says their holidays will help you to achieve just that. He says ‘We’ve always aimed to provide fulfilling experiences where both parents and children can actively participate and learn about different ways of life. My kids still talk about their experiences of haggling in bazaars in Egypt, riding elephants in Thailand and visiting a school in Tanzania.’

Families Worldwide is a privately owned specialist tour operator – fully bonded so your money is 100% safe. They offer a range of family adventure holidays to over 30 countries around the globe. You can travel on a fixed itinerary and join a small group of families, accompanied by a group leader. Or they can design your very own tailor-made holiday just for you. We asked Mark to tell us about some of the most popular family holidays they offer.

‘Our “Feluccas and Pyramids” trip to Egypt is our most popular holiday. Egypt is adventurous, educational and accessible.

A short direct flight lands you in a world of ancient wonders, where history books come alive. The Pyramids feature on all of our group tours; after that, float down the Nile, camp in the desert, or snorkel in the Red Sea. Your children will be so busy having fun, they won’t notice they’re learning! You can go all year round, and this 9 day trip costs from £899 per person including flights. Another favourite is our “High Atlas Adventure” in exotic Morocco. Hone your haggling skills in a bazaar, race down giant sand dunes, or camp out Bedouin-style. Walk or ride mules in the Atlas Mountains and visit Berber villages, camel-trek in the Sahara and swap desert for beach at Essaouira. This trip is available Easter, May, Summer & October and lasts Win a 9 day family 8 Days costing holiday to Egypt worth from £719 £2,000! Families Worldwide per person are giving away this (including fantastic prize - for details flights). visit their website www. familiesworldwide.co.uk Our “East and click on Competition Africa on the left hand side.

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is out of this world - become a true explorer as the truck takes you through game reserves, local villages and spectacular scenery, and by night, unload your tent and gather around the campfire for meals. Children will love the superb wildlife and we highly recommend a beach extension at the end. This is available Summer and Christmas and 16 days costs from £1,699 per person (incl. flights).

Nestled in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, Andorra’s rugged scenery is the backdrop to an ideal multi-activity family holiday.

Head here if you’re after excellent value for money, easy accessibility from the UK, and have kids who love zip lining, abseiling, biking, rafting and riding. This 8 day trip is available in the summer and costs from £549 per person without flights or £749 pp with flights.

A popular choice for families with younger children is our Spanish trip “Rural Andalucia”. From your base, a beautifully–restored traditional villa in the heart of rural Spain you can choose from a range of activities such as a day on the farm, goat milking, local treasure hunts or a ride on a local donkey! Adult prices from £599 per person and child from £229 with under 2s free (not including flight).’

The battle against the screen may never be won, but at least trips overseas like these give a chance to come up for air in the real world, and at the same time provide a lifelong memory, a place-marker in time for your ever-evolving family shape. Visit www.familiesworldwide.co.uk or call 0845 051 4567 for more information.

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hilly Powder take the stress and paraphernalia out of your holiday, summer or winter. With two beautiful chalets with fantastic ski-(or walk)-to-the door locations, in the valley above Morzine in the Portes du Soleil area of France, they will look after you and your children from the moment you arrive until the moment you reluctantly say goodbye.

Paul, Francesca and Amie who run Chilly Powder pride themselves on all things baby- and child-friendly, from family suites with gorgeously-designed mezzanines, a baby-listening service, full-time crèche, babysitters and children’s meals, to travel cots, bottle-warmers, backpacks, off-road buggies, highchairs, ski clothes, bottles, sterilisers, a blender (although you won’t need it as their chef will prepare all meals for your baby) and a washing machine. Their in-house crèche is superb – leave your child all day or choose your sessions. They do ski-school pick-ups and drop-offs and the children enjoy a playroom with table tennis, Playstation, table-football, a soft-play area, art activities plus excursions everyday. It’s adult-friendly too with a hot tub, sauna and massage, library and snooker room, bar and delicious 5-course dinner.

In winter, the cable car whisks you up to Avoriaz and you’ll be on your skis in minutes, but it’s in the summer months that the Alps come alive. Whether you would rather abseil down a canyon or relax in a jacuzzi, the treats of this area are superb. There are 650 km of walking and mountain-biking trails, an Olympic swimming pool or swimming in Lake Montroind, tennis courts, horse-riding, donkey-riding, Shetland pony-riding, summer toboggan runs and for the older ones orienteering, pot-holing, canyoning, white water raft ing, kayaking, paragliding, golf and the worldfamous Evian spa. There is also a waterpark nearby. www.chillypowder. com 020 7289 6958.

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the UK. Tots to Travel’s on-the-ground mums personally visit and vet every property, ensuring they meet the high standards demanded by parents, keeping a particularly keen eye on safety features. “For example, in Spain there are no laws about swimming pools being enclosed, which means parents have to spend every minute watching their children, hardly a relaxing break,” explains Wendy Shand, founder of Tots to Travel.

“In contrast, all of our properties have enclosed

or alarmed pools as well as many other safety features like stair gates, bed guards and baby monitors.”

The company ensures that the properties provide everything a young family needs – from toys to bath mats, sterilisers to potties. For more information on any of the properties or to view Tots to Travel’s full portfolio, please visit www.totstotravel.co.uk or call 0845 26 941 26.

School Open Days See overleaf for our full listing of School Open Days

OPEN MORNINGS Duke of Kent School Nursery (3+) to GCSE

Open Morning Saturday 15th May 10am to 12 noon to book your place contact the School on 01483 277313

SENIOR SCHOOL FRIDAY 14TH MAY 10AM TO 12.30PM NURSERY PLUS & PREP SCHOOL THURSDAY 27TH MAY 9.30AM TO 12PM

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

MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL & Nursery For girls from the age of 2-16

www.dukeofkentschool.org.uk Peaslake Road, Ewhurst, Surrey

ST HILARY’S SCHOOL IAPS Preparatory Day School & Self-Contained Nursery Boys 2½-7, Girls 2½-11

‘OUTSTANDING’ Self-Contained NURSERY

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Fully Funded Bursary

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Head’s welcome at 9.30am 01372 457077 www.manorhouseschool.org

Academic, Music, Art, Drama, Scholarships

registrar@sthilarysschool.com www.sthilarysschool.com Holloway Hill, Godalming GU7 1RZ 01483 – 416551 Registered Charity 312056

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SCHOOL OPEN DAYS If you are interested in attending an open day please call the school to see if you need to register.

Independent Prep School Open Days School

Open Day Date

Amesbury School, Hindhead 01428 604322

By appointment.

Mixed 3-13 years.

Aldro School, Shackleford 01483 810266

Sat 22 May 11am-12.30pm.

Boys 7-13 years.

Barfield School, Runfold 01252 782271

Sat 15 May 9.30-11.30am Mixed 3-13 years.

Barrow Hills, Witley 01428 683639

Fri 7 May 10am-12noon.

Mixed 3-13 years.

Belmont Preparatory School Holmbury St Mary 01306 730852

Mon 10 May 10am-1pm Mixed 2-13 years.

Coworth Park Flexlands School Chobham 01276 855707

Please call the school.

Boys 3-7 , Girls 3-11 years.

Cranleigh Prep School, Cranleigh 01483 542051

Please call the school.

Mixed 7-13 years.

Cranmore School, W Horsley 01483 280340

Fri 7 May 9.30-12noon.

Boys 3-13 years.

Duke of Kent School, Ewhurst 01483 277313

Sat 15 May 10am-12noon.

Mixed 3-16 years.

Edgeborough, Frensham 01252 792495

By appointment.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Frensham Heights, Rowledge 01252 792561

Sat 8 May 9.30am.

Mixed 3-18 years.

Glenesk School, E Horsley 01483 282329

Thurs 27 May Mixed 2-7 years.

Greenfield School, Woking 01483 772525

Please call the school.

Mixed 3-11 years.

Guildford High School – Junior School, Guildford 01483 543853

Wed 9 June 10am.

Girls 4-18 years.

Halstead Preparatory School for Girls Woking 01483 772682

Tues 18 May 9.15am.

Girls 3-11 years.

Haslemere Preparatory School Haslemere 01428 642350

Fri 14 May 9-12noon, Sat 15 May Boys 2-13 years Girls 2-4 years.

Hoe Bridge School, Woking 01483 760018

Please call the school.

Mixed 2 ½-13 years.

Lanesborough School, Guildford 01483 880650

Please call the school.

Boys 3-13 years.

Longacre School, Shamley Green 01483 893225

Fri 7 May. Mixed 2 ½-11 years.

Manor House, Bookham 01372 457077

Mon 17 May. 9.30am.

Girls 2-16 years.

Moon Hall School Holmbury St Mary 01306 731464

Mon 10 May 10am-1pm Specialist school for dyslexic children aged 7-13.

Oakfield School, Pyrford 01932 342465

Please call the school.

Boys 3-7 years Girls 3-16 years.

Ripley Court, Ripley 01483 225217

By appointment. Mixed 3-13 years.

The Royal School, Haslemere 01428 605805

Please call the school. Girls 6 weeks-18 yrs, Boys 6 weeks-4 yrs.

Rydes Hill School, Guildford 01483 563160

Please call the school Boys 3-7 years. Girls 3-11 years.

St Andrews School, Horsell 01483 760943

Please call the school.

Mixed 3-13 years.

St Catherine’s Preparatory School Bramley 01483 899665

Thurs 6 May 9.30am.

Girls 4-11 years.

St Edmund’s School, Hindhead 01428 609 875

Please call the school.

Mixed 2-13 years.

St Ives School, Haslemere 01428 643734

Please call the school.

Girls 2-11 years Boys 2-4 years.

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St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551

Please call the school Boys 2 ½-7 years Girls 2 ½-11 years.

St Teresa’s School, Effingham 01372 750204

Prep School/Nursery: Thurs 27 May 9.30am-12noon Boys 2-4 years. Girls 2-18 years.

Tormead Junior School, Guildford 01483 575101

Fri 18 June 9.30-11am.

Girls 4-18 years.

Mad Science holiday programmes spark imaginative learning and provide a truly spectacular and unique experience. Their immense popularity is due to the perfect blend of education and entertainment. Programmes are loaded with exciting experiments and amazing demonstrations!

Whether children are mixing up slime-y concoctions, launching model rockets, building robots or exploring bubbling potions, they learn about science and how it affects the world around them. Workshops are held at Guildford Spectrum during all school holidays but keep an eye on the Mad Science website (www.madscience.org/southeast) for details of other local venues to be announced shortly. For dates, times and prices please call 08454 75 75 07.

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Princess and Pirate School My Little Princess in Grayshott runs Princess and Pirate School every Tuesday and Thursday 11am-1pm during the school holidays. Tinkerbell will run an action packed 2 hours full of arts and crafts and games in our magical party room and lead a treasure hunt to find the pirate treasure! Everyday is different and please book in advance. £9.50 per child or £7.50 per child when booking 5 days or more. Call 01428 609340 or visit www. mylittleprincessparties.co.uk

Perform Holiday Workshops Perform are running fun-packed 5-day drama, dance and singing sessions throughout July and August. The workshops are run by enthusiastic, experienced and fully checked workshop leaders and at the end of the week the children put on a lively show for family and friends with colourful costumes and live music. Alice in Wonderland is for 4-8 year olds - watch your child tumble down the rabbit-hole on the journey of a lifetime as they take part in this thrilling five day adventure, based on Lewis Carroll’s classic story. Alice in Wonderland runs in Esher from 26-30 July or 16-20 Aug from 10am-12noon, in Woking from 26-30 July from 2.30-4.30pm and in Cobham 9-13 Aug from 10am-12noon. 8-12 year olds can take part in the fantastic Popstar Superstar which runs from 2-6 Aug, 10am-3pm in Esher. An exhilarating week of singing, dancing and acting as they prepare for the biggest pop concert ever! They’ll work with experienced musical professionals learning song and dance routines and perfecting their popstar skills. There’s no experience necessary enthusiasm is all they’ll need.

The Man In The Moon The Man In The Moon’s ever popular drama day camps are back this summer. These exciting drama-based adventures help children make new friends, work as part of a team, grow in confidence and concentration, and build social and verbal skills. The fun, friendly and enthusiastic crew are there every step of the way to encourage and inspire children, helping them believe in themselves and develop their skills. All that children need to bring with them is enthusiasm. It doesn't matter if they've never done anything like this before: this is a great place to start. Our exciting animated movie themes, improvisations, role-play, games, dance and make 'n' do are all designed to help the imagination run free – a dramatic adventure to remember forever. For more details call 01428 608866 or click www.themaninthemoon.co.uk.

Contact Families Surrey West on 01737 558898

Summer holiday activities Stagecoach Holiday Workshops Stagecoach Guildford A Musical Theatre workshop for all 7 to 16 year olds! Running from 2nd-6th August at Merrow Village Hall near Guildford you will have a fun filled week, from 10am - 4pm, making new friends and learning new skills as we rehearse songs and dances from the musical Hairspray and then perform “ Welcome to the Sixties” to family and friends on the last day. Do you wanna be one of the nicest kids in town? Then enrol now by calling Faith on 01932 246017 or E-mail : guildford@stagecoach.co.uk Also open to non-Stagecoach students.

Stagecoach Liphook A week of fantastic fun for all 7-18 year olds working towards a musical theatre production, culminating in a performance at a professional theatre. All participants will work with a professional director, choreographer and musical director. Open to all Stagecoach and non-Stagecoach pupils, only enthusiasm and energy needed!! Mon 16 - Fri 20 Aug 10am - 4.30pm. Also running is Mini Musical Fun for 4-6 yr olds - join our mini musical stars in creating a performance for parents through dance, drama and singing. Pupils will build confidence, be creative and have fun with our friendly team. Everyone will have a magical time!

Mon 16 - Fri 20 Aug 10am - 1pm. Call 0845 055 6376 to book now!

Crafty Chefs Cookery Workshop Craft y Chefs will be running a week long summer holiday workshop in Liphook from 2 August, where children will learn loads of different cooking skills whilst having lots of fun. There will be two different sessions everyday, either 9.30-12.30pm for children aged 5-8 years or 2-5pm for children aged 9-12.

These will run Monday to Thursday, then on the Friday the children can invite two people to come and join them for lunch or tea, which they will make, so for the morning group it will be lunch for 12pm and for the afternoon group, tea for 4.30pm. Each day the children will make a different dish, to take home, there will be a variety of sweet and savoury dishes. They will also bring home the recipes each day. All our workshops are nut free and we specialise in allergy-free food.

Booking in advance is essential. Call 01428 648663 or 653251 for details.

THD Summer School - Show in a Week!

Cheerleading Workshops Razzle Dazzle Cheerleading is the proud sponsor of the Guildford Heat Cheerleaders and will be putting on workshops over the summer with the aid of the Heat Cheerleaders.

If you would like to come and shake your pom poms and learn routines to your favourite tunes then this is for you. Learn dances, chants, cheers, stunts and gymnastics and put them all together to create an exciting cheerleading routine! The cheerleading workshops will be running in Guildford alongside basketball workshops that the players will be coaching, dates are yet to be confirmed but if you are interested please contact Rachel on 07989 667596 or email info@razzledazzlecheerleading.co.uk for more info.

Does your child love to dance, act and sing? Or do you see a drama king/queen in them waiting to burst out? If so why not let them set their spirits free in our annual summer school - Show in a Week promises to be the most fun 4-11 year olds have had all year. August 9-13 and 16-20 10am-4pm in Fleet and Guildford. For Boys and Girls 4-11 yrs. Come for one day or the whole week. Every child who wants to perform will do a show for parents on the last day! Contact admin@theresahawkinsdance.co.uk or call 01483 3012130

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Summer holiday activities Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits Three Peaks outdoor pursuits run activity day camps at Barfield School, Farnham for all 4-13 year olds - all camps are open to non-Barfield pupils.

There are a wide range of activities such as zip wire and climbing, quad biking, archery and air rifle shooting, swimming and team games, assault course, high and low ropes and lots more. The children are placed in age specific groups to ensure that the activities they participate in are appropriate and fun for them. The camps regularly sell out so make sure you book early! Camps run all school holidays and half terms. The camps run from 8.30am-4pm (with an option for early drop off and late pick up).

Casa Club

Casa Club offers quality care, fun and creative play at their holiday clubs in Farnham for children aged 4-13. The clubs run every school holiday and are Ofsted registered and inspected.

Activities include: music workshops, circus skills, bouncy castle, swimming, re-cycling, DJ decks, Wii’s and laptops, archery, arts & crafts, free play toys, multisports, cookery, disco & games, movies and walks to the swing park (not all activities are available on each day). It is open 8.30-5.30, half days are available. Bookings and payment online facility. 01252 727000 casaclub.talktalk.net www.casa-club.co.uk

Guildford Spectrum Guildford Spectrum is the perfect place for active children this summer.

Whether you are looking for full day holiday care, summer holiday sports courses or simply some family time, Spectrum has something for everyone.

Check out the excellent value Family Fun ticket for time together, or relax in the Costa coffee whilst your children try out one of the huge range of courses on offer. The complex’s Ofsted registered Xtreme Activate is also very popular with working parents and children.

With swimming, skating, bowling, trampolining and athletics included it keeps the most energetic children happy all day. For more information visit www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk

Kip McGrath Kip McGrath Education Centre Woking is again offering Summer Holiday lessons for pupils of all abilities aged 5 to 16 who need a boost with their Maths, English, reading, writing or spelling skills before going into a new year group or school. We offer Professional Tuition with qualified, caring, experienced teachers with access to exclusive and proven educational methods and resources. We are Ofsted registered for childcare vouchers and working tax credits. Catch Up, Keep Up, Get Ahead! For your free assessment call 01932 35 35 35 and help your child succeed at school.

Seriously Fun Swimming Schools Seriously Fun offer term time and holiday swimming courses for all abilities at Riverbourne Health Club in Chertsey. The May half term course is 31 May-4 June and courses in the summer holidays run from 26-30 July and 2-6 Aug. 5 Day Intensive Swimming Courses are a great way to build confidence and improve technique. Small classes for beginners to advanced swimmers. £55 per week. Book online at www.seriouslyfun.net or for more information call 0844 35 11 469.

Barracudas - New Site in Ripley Barracudas will be opening a new activity day camp at Ripley Court School in Ripley, near Woking this summer offering FUN and exciting activities for children age 4 ½ to 16 years. 100+ activities will be on offer including motor sports, swimming, arts & crafts, tennis, circus skills, football, dance, drama, climbing wall, plus much, much more! Standard opening hours are 8.30am to 5.30pm with the option to extend the hours from 8am to 6pm if you need more flexibility. Ofsted registered. Special offers and discounts available. To request a FREE colour brochure and DVD visit www.barracudas.co.uk or call 0845 123 5299.

SportsCoach Guildford SportsCoach Guildford who run the hugely popular weekend sports schools, are running a one week Summer Workshop.

The workshop is for boys and girls, of all abilities, aged from 6 to 16. During the week, students will take part in over 16 sports with professional coaches and mini tournaments are held daily.

This year a variety of sports will be covered including favourites such as Archery, Martial Arts, Unihoc, and Skateboarding plus many more! SportsCoach Summer workshop runs from 26-30 July. 9am-4pm at St Peters School, Merrow, Guildford. To book, or for more information call Ingrid on 01306 886986.

Park Tennis Park Tennis believes tennis should be accessible and fun to all. Whatever level of tennis player you are, or wish to be, adult or junior, our tennis courses are very much about learning tennis in an environment which builds confidence and achievement through fun. It is truly accessible and affordable, 10minutes walk from Woking town, and free car parking in Leisure Centre car park, no joining fee, membership or guest fees and rackets can be provided. Park Tennis runs holiday camps throughout the summer holidays and other half terms and school holidays.

Summer holiday camps run from 27 July - 26 Aug in Woking Park and Winston Churchill School, book by 4 July for 10% discount. Key Card and Key concession discounts are available. Go to www.parktennis.net or call Caroline on 077230 91969 for more information.

SportsZone Holiday Club SportsZone is a sports and arts and crafts based holiday club running at Tomlinscote Sports Centre in Frimley. SportsZone aims to attract children aged 5 - 12 years to provide quality and affordable school holiday child care. Local staff provide a quality service maintaining our core values such as fair play and sportsmanship. They organise fun, structured activities in a comprehensive programme of sports and games. The arts and crafts club accommodates children who are a little less sporty or who are looking for a break from all the running around for a while! SportsZone and the Arts and Crafts Club run together and children have a choice of what to do each day. SportsZone runs full time throughout all school holidays, offering the choice of standard and extended days. Please call 01276 670316 for more information or visit our website at www.blueleisure.com.

Tutor Doctor Any teacher knows that kids come back after the summer break with less knowledge than they had in June because of the long summer break. If your child’s end of year report shows they are behind, this can signpost serious problems come September, when the new year depends on mastery of the previous year’s learning. Why not use the summer holidays to get your child caught up? Tutor Doctor makes summer learning fun, and has individually tailored programmes to help your child uncover missing foundations and build confidence. To find out more, call 0845 230 7899 or look up www.tutordoctor.co.uk

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Days Out & Activities SATURDAY 1 MAY Surrey Heath Show, Frimley Lodge Park Sturt Rd, Frimley Green GU16 6HY 10am-4pm. Classic cars, a Companion Dog Show, live music, try an agility course with your dog, rides, Miniature Railway and more!

Greville Days: Edwardian Fun Polesden Lacey, Gt Bookham, RH5 6BD 01372 452048 10am - 5pm.

Activities will include traditional Edwardian games and entertainment, plus see all the staff and volunteers in Edwardian costume. Normal admission - some activities may have extra costs.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On Countryside and Woodland Weekend See entry on 2 May. Charter Fair Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 www.charterfair.com 1-5pm. With over 90 trade and charitable stalls, this biannual event is a popular day out for all the family! Free, donations welcome.

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Down Your Wey Day, Dapdune Wharf Guildford GU1 4RR 01483 561389 An environmental family fun day with a variety of activities, including pig petting. Normal entry plus ÂŁ2 for activities. 11am-4.30pm.

Family Fun, Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 656764 2-4pm Drop-in to make a Victorian style peg doll. Free.

Model Railway Exhibition, Rural Life Centre Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham GU10 2DL 01252 795571 Greek Pottery Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Find out about different types of Greek pottery, see examples and create your own design. For ages 5-11yrs. 10.30am12noon. Members ÂŁ4, non-members ÂŁ5. Please pre-book.

SUNDAY 2 MAY Countryside and Woodland Weekend, Rural Life Centre Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham GU10 2DL 01252 795571 Wildlife and countryside groups gather at the museum with "hands on" activities for all. Also demonstrations of woodland crafts from felling to turning. Open 10am-5pm.

Mizens Railway Barrs Lane, Knaphill GU21 2JW Trains run from 2-5pm. For ages 1+.

Frimley Lodge Railway Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Road, Frimley Green Trains run from 11am-5pm.

Greville Days: Edwardian Fun Polesden Lacey See 1 May. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go fly a Kite, Painshill Park Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1JE 01932 868113 Drop in to the family workshop to make your own decorated kite which you can then fly. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go fly a kite from 1-4pm. For all ages - no booking needed.

Spring Fair, Milestones Museum Leisure Park, Churchill Way, West Basingstoke RG22 6PG 0845 6035635 11am. Join us to celebrate the coming of spring time with traditional craft stalls, music, farm animals and more! Adult ÂŁ7.90, child ÂŁ4.50, family ÂŁ22.50.

Great Cockcrow Railway, Hardwick Ln, Lyne KT16 0AD Railway operates from 2-5.30pm (booking office closes 5pm).

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Dapdune Wharf Plaistow Maypole Fete, Village Green 2-5.30pm. With star guests Iggle Piggle and Upsy Daisy from In the Night Garden, plus childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment, beer tent, bouncy slide, hog roast, dog show, grand-raffle, cream teas, games stalls, tombola and much more.

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Emergency Services Day, Brooklands Museum Weybridge KT13 0QN 01932 857381 10am-5pm. Vintage to Modern vehicles, displays and activities including St John Ambulance â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Breath of Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; courses free to all. All museum exhibits open. Normal admission.

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Greville Days: Edwardian Fun Polesden Lacey See entry on 1 May. Wildfire Awareness Day Haslemere Fire Station West St, Haslemere, GU27 2AP 10-4pm. Great day for all the family. There will be wild animals to show people what wildlife can be lost due to a wildfire, plus all the fire station vehicles on show.

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TUESDAY 4 MAY Music Morning Emmanuel Church Hall Stoughton.

10am-12noon. Organised by Guildford NCT - all welcome! Call Katy on 01483 570158 to reserve a place.

FRIDAY 7 MAY Animal Safari, Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 For under 5s with a carer. 1.30-2.30pm. Adult ÂŁ1, child ÂŁ2, no booking. Come on a safari of the gallery to spot the different animals and do some animal activities.

SATURDAY 8 MAY The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, St Teresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Effingham Activity morning for all girls currently in Year 4 or 5 from any school.

9.30am-1.15pm. Please call Jilly on 01372 750215 to book. Free event.

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MEET A PONY - learn about looking after ponies and have a go at grooming.

MEET A TRACTOR - sit inside one of our big tractors for a photo!

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On SATURDAY 8 MAY CONT. Farnham Spring Festival, Farnham Maltings Bridge Square GU9 7QR 01252 745444 A festival jam-packed with activities and entertainment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an enticing mix of food and drink, live music, theatre & dance, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workshops, face-painting, comedy, a barn dance and much more...The event will 'spread' from the Maltings, along the river and into Gostrey Meadows, with market stalls, entertainment, and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Foods from Around the Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;! All day entry to the Maltings is only ÂŁ1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; covering events and activities throughout the day, with re-entry permitted.

Starting at 11am and finishing with a grand firework finale at 10.30pm.

Crafty Chefs Workshop, Farnham Maltings Bridge Square GU9 7QR 01252 745444 Come and have some fun cooking and learning how to make some yummy food. You will also get to design and customise your own chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hat to take home.

Workshops are nut free. Food allergies/intolerances can be catered for (please inform Box Office when booking). For ages to 10 yrs. Booking essential. 11am-12.30pm. ÂŁ10.

More ideas for days out can be found at www.familiessurreywest.co.uk/daysout Lights, Camera, Action!

Elmbridge Museum Church St, Weybridge 01932 843573 Free family fun drop-in session.

2-4.30pm. The Hepworth Film Studios in Elmbridge played a significant role in movie history. Create a still from one of their famous films and make a clapperboard to take home!

SUNDAY 9 MAY Cowpie Country Show The Showground, Betchworth, Nr. Dorking RH3 7HH www.cowpie.co.uk From 10am. A great day out for all the family, with masses of great entertainment including Steve "Showtime" Colley - motorcycle stunt rider, royal navy free-fall parachute display, crocodile encounters, birds of prey, the sheep show, terrier racing, free circus skills workshop, children's entertainer, dog agility, farm animals, fun dog show, helicopter rides, pets corner, archery, country crafts, steel band, face painting and much, much more!

Free parking. Adult ÂŁ8, child (5-16) ÂŁ4, under 5s free, family ticket (2+2) ÂŁ20. Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a lead at all times.

Mad Hatters Tea Party, West End Centre 48 Queens Road, Aldershot 01252 330040 Draw inspiration from Alice in Wonderland and make a magical placemat using fabrics, paints, sequins and trimmings.

10.30am-12.30pm. ÂŁ4 per person. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Booking advised.

A Village at War,Rural Life Centre Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham GU10 2DL 01252 795571 The wartime re-enactors once again transform the museum with the sights, sounds and smells of a wartime village 'somewhere in England'.

Come along and experience 1940s' life. Open from 10am-5pm.

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A Village at War See 8 May.

Great Cockcrow Railway, See 2 May.

see and learn more about these magnificent birds with static and flying displays during the day.

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Storytelling for Under 5s, The Lightbox, Woking 01483 737800 Stories and creative fun. 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.40am.

Children must be accompanied.

Spaces allocated on a first come first served basis from 10.30am on the day at Reception. Free.

British Reptile & Amphibian Day Painshill Park, Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1JE 01932 868113 Discover fascinating facts as you come face to face with reptiles and amphibians. Join a short talk at 12.30pm & 2pm followed by question and answer sessions.

Animal handling at approx 1.15pm, drop-in and visit Fred the snake handler from 12.30-4pm. For all ages - no booking needed.

Mizens Railway, Knaphill See 2 May.

WED 12 MAY - SAT 12 JUNE Fun & Games - How We Used To Play, Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley, GU15 3HD 01276 707284. A delightful display of toys, games and playthings from the past.

Open Wed-Sat 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm. Free.

FRIDAY 14 MAY Late Opening With Lanterns!

The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737837 Come along with your family and make a lantern, have a delicious meal and see the exhibitions under the cover of darkness! Workshop starts at 6pm, food from 7pm. Please pre-book.

Adult ÂŁ20, child (4-12) ÂŁ10 (includes workshop & 3 course meal). Galleries open until 7pm. For all ages. 6-9pm.

SATURDAY 15 MAY Young Archaeology Club - Tudor Wall Paintings, Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 656764 11-12.30pm and 2-3.30pm. Tudors didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have wall paper, they simply painted their designs onto the walls themselves. We will make our own Tudor wall panel, having looked at the rare panels in the museum. For 8-16 years. Please pre-book. ÂŁ4.50.

Falconry Day, Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG 01372 467806 10.30am-4.30pm. Get up close to

Dad's Day Out, Dunsfold Park Cranleigh GU6 8TB 10am-4.30pm An action-packed event for the whole family. Have the ride of your life in an Italian Supercar! Plus lots of family attractions including a Roary Zone with Roary the Racing Car and Big Chris; helicopter rides, routemaster bus, fire engine rides, Ferrari simulators, live bands, food, a huge display of classic and sports cars plus planes. For booking info visit www. thechildrenstrust.org.uk/dadsdayout Adult ÂŁ7, child ÂŁ3, family ÂŁ15.

Beacon Hill "Funny" Run Beacon Hill Recreation Ground, Hindhead Join us for a morning of family fun at our annual cross country fun run! Both adults & children are encouraged to take part as there are 2 routes, the longest measuring 5k. It is not a race, just a fun way to get active and raise money for our community school in the process.

BBQ & refreshments available.

11am race starts. Pre-registration via email to beaconhillpta@hotmail. co.uk. Pre-registration entry is ÂŁ3 for individuals, ÂŁ5 per family.

Registration on the day (9.45am10.30am) will be ÂŁ5 for individual, ÂŁ7 per family. For further information please contact 01428 606761.

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Mizens Railway See 2 May. Fernhurst Revels Village Fete The procession to the recreation ground is followed by the crowning of the May Queen, maypole dancing, fancy dress competitions, dog shows, dog ability & obedience. Fairground games, refreshments, music, tombolas, stalls, children's games and races and animal petting.

Maori and Pacific day of dance Clandon Park West Clandon, Guildford GU4 7RQ 01483 222482 12pm-4pm. Learn more about Hinemihi, the only Maori meeting house in the UK, and enjoy the performances of traditional song and dance throughout the afternoon. Normal admission.

Open Afternoon, Guildford Model Engineering Society Stoke Park www.gmes.org.uk Great Cockcrow Railway See 2 May. Miniature trains run from 2-5pm.

Punch & Judy Children's Day Mizens Railway See 2 May. Hollycombe Steam Collection Iron Hill, Liphook, Hants, GU30 7LP Great Cockcrow Railway See 2 May. Entertainment from Professor TUESDAY 25 MAY Morris and the Pride of Wessex Punch & Judy plus a free bouncy Storytelling for Under 5s castle. Hollycombe is open from The Lightbox See 11 May. 11am-5pm. The narrow gauge railway, miniature railway and THURSDAY 27 MAY traction engine operate 12noonWild Wey Club, Dapdune 4pm. Fairground and other Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford attractions operate 1-5pm.

GU1 4RR 01483 561389 4-5pm. After-school club for ages FRIDAY 21 MAY 5-11. Bring wet weather clothes.

Toys from the Past, Haslemere Includes a drink and biscuit. £2 per Educational Museum 78 High St, child - no booking needed.

Haslemere 01428 642112 For under 5s with a carer. 10.30-11.30am.

SATURDAY 29 MAY Adult £1, child £2, no booking. How Think Arts and Crafts – Think do your toys differ from those in the past? Come to the museum and Food, Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham, nr Dorking 01372 find out. Story time and activity.

452048 10am - 4pm. Forget your Museum Monkeys, Chertsey table manners and play with your Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey food with foodie arts and crafts for KT16 8AT 01932 656764 9.30-11am. all ages. Normal admission.

Storytelling, sing-a-long and craft activities for under 5s. Please pre- Crafty Chef Biscuit and Cupcake Workshop Haslemere book. £4.50 per child.

The children will each get their own chef’s hat to decorate and keep.

SATURDAY 22 MAY They will then learn different icing Forever Young Pottery, West techniques and decorate a variety End Centre 48 Queens Rd, of biscuits and cupcakes to take Aldershot 01252 330040 Enjoy home. There are two workshops a manic morning of squishing, Workshop One for ages 5-7 yrs squashing, building… and a whole 9.30 - 11am and Workshop Two lot of mess. 10.30am-12.30pm. £4 - for ages 8-11 yrs 12.30 - 2pm. per person. All children must be Booking in advance essential. All accompanied by a paying adult. our workshops are nut free and Forever Young sessions provide a can cater for allergies. Places are fantastic opportunity for families limited to 8 children so book to work together and create early! 01428 653251/ 648663 something amazing to take home info@buddingbakers.co.uk with them. Booking advised.

Compton Fete, Compton 12-4pm At the fete there will be Hope Wall Community Drop-in Workshops. You can contribute towards a community artwork for Watts Gallery. The workshops will include a clay activity and story writing. Suitable for adults and children of all ages. For more info call 01483 813591.

SUNDAY 23 MAY Make your own Sock Puppets Aldershot Library 109 High Street, Aldershot 01252 322560 Drop in from 11am-1pm and make a Sock Puppet. For ages 8 and under accompanied by their parents/carers. Free.

10am-5pm. Adult £2.50, child 5-15 £1 (under 5 Free), family (2+2) £5.

SUNDAY 30 MAY Solent Dog Display Team & 'Welly Dog' Show, Wellington Country Park Odiham Rd, Riseley, Near Reading, RG7 1SP 0118 9326444 Solent Dog Display followed by the‘Welly Dog Show’. Enter your own pooch in various competitions from 'waggiest' tail to best looking!

Water Beasts of Watchmoor Watchmoor Park, Blackwater Valley Rd, Camberley GU15 3YN Join a Surrey Heath Ranger for an afternoon of family pond-dipping at Watchmoor Reserve. Meet at 2pm in the car park behind Sainsburys petrol station. Family event - sorry no dogs.

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Children aged 0-12 all cuts £10. Please quote ‘Families’ when booking.

Excludes Saturdays and late nights.

Offer expires 31/07/2010.

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Think Arts & Crafts – Think Food, Polesden Lacey See 29 May. Mizens Railway See 2 May. Great Cockcrow Railway See 2 May.

MONDAY 31 MAY Surrey County Show Stoke Park, Guildford 9am-6pm. The biggest one day agricultural event in the country, showcasing top quality cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and poultry.

This fantastic family day out includes a popular horse show, companion dog show, donkeys, llamas and rabbits, shopping, rural crafts, chefs’ demonstrations and spectacular arena entertainment. Watch out for the Boldog Lings motorcycle stunt event, the knuckle biting Pony Club Games and Pig Racing, as well as show jumping and falconry. Online prices: Adult £11, child (5-16) £4.50, Family (2&2) £31. On the gate: Adult £14, child £6, family £37. Under 5s free. Free car parking.

Custard Clothing has moved to 99 The High Street, Godalming!

Custard Clothing sells Organic and Fair Trade clothing for boys and girls aged 0-11 years.

We also sell a selection of Nearly New clothes.

To celebrate our move, we are offering all Families Surrey West readers a

10 % discount

Just bring this voucher with you for 10% off everything at Custard Clothing. Offer ends 30th June 2010.

Custard Clothing 99 The High Street, Godalming 0774 7881207

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SAT 29 MAY - SUN 6 JUNE Shoots, Roots and Plentiful Surrey County Show Plants, Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming Bank Holiday Monday Mayhem GU8 4AD 01483 208477 Guildford Spectrum 01483 10am-5pm. Join in with our half 443322 7pm – close. 1 bowling term trails and activities for children game for £3 or 2 games for £5. and adults alike. Normal admission.

Brook Fete, Brook Village Green I Love Claremont - Spring 1-5pm. Free entry. A traditional Half Term Trail, Claremont village fete.

Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG 01372 467806 Think Arts and Crafts – Think 10am-4pm. Children’s trail around Food, Polesden Lacey See 29 May. the garden. Normal admission.

Solent Dog Display Team & Half Term Fun, Aldershot 'Welly Dog' Show, See entry on Military Museum Queens Av, 30 May. Aldershot GU11 2LG 0845 603 5635 Drop in activities and quizzes.

Frimley Lodge Railway See 2 May.

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MON 31 MAY - FRIDAY 4 JUNE objects at home, bring it in and tell us Pond-dipping & Bug Lab, Painshill Park, Cobham 01932 868113 Have some pond-dipping fun then drop into the “bug-lab” to take a closer look at the creatures you found. Pick up a family trail at the ticket desk and join us at the lakeside from 12noon-4pm.

Half Term Activities, RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 2609000 Sowing Pumpkin Seeds (Mon 31 – Wed 2 June) Come and sow a pumpkin seed to grow your own pumpkin for Halloween. This session is free and there is no need to book. Be a Garden Designer!

(Thurs 3 – Fri 4 June) Join one of the special workshops to create your own miniature garden. £3 per child.

Book in advance on 0845 612 1253.

MON 31 MAY - SUN 6 JUNE Willow Weaving, Dapdune Wharf Guildford GU1 4RR 01483 561389 11am-4.30pm. Make a fish or a butterfly with willow and tissue.

There will be a prize at the end of the week for the best creation!

Normal admission plus £2 per child.

TUESDAY 1 JUNE I Love Claremont - Craft Workshops, Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 11am–1pm. Children's craft workshops in the Thatched Cottage. Normal entry and £1.50 per craft item.

Alice Holt Forest Farnham GU10 4LS 01420 23666 Eco-Kids 45 min. sessions at 10am and 11am. Get planting beans in your own mini greenhouse made from a recycled plastic bottle. You can even make a bug hotel for plant friendly insects. All materials provided.

Under 8s should be accompanied and will need your help. For 5-10yrs. £3 per child. Please pre-book.

Den Building For 8yrs+. 1-3pm. £6.

Once you’ve built a den with us you’ll never be short of shelter! Pre-book.

Princess and Pirate School My Little Princess Grayshott 01428 609340 www.mylittleprincessparties. co.uk Tinkerbell will lead a 2 hour workshop, with arts and crafts & games. 11am-1pm for ages 3-6 yrs. £9.50 per child. Please pre-book.

Phuntastic World of Physics Guildford Spectrum Guildford 01483 443322 1-5pm. Mad Science workshop for 5-12yrs. £25 (10% discount for siblings). Levitate with the power of air! Campers will explore the fundamental forces of the universe - everyone will get a turn on the Mad Science Hovercraft board. Please pre-book.

Giant Mystery Object Project Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30am-12noon. For 5-11 years.

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Drop-in Family Workshop – Colourful Collages, The Lightbox Chobham Road, Woking GU21 4AA 01483 737800 Use paper and textile scraps to make a colourful collage to take home. Drop-in anytime from 1.30–4pm. For ages 4+, accompanied by an adult. Free (donations welcome).

Fancy Football, Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey KT16 8AT 01932 656764 11-12.30pm or 2-3.30pm. Make your own football table, so you can play football with or without the real thing! Please prebook. £4.50 per child. For 6-12 yrs.

Snakes and Reptiles, Holmbush Farm World Crawley Road, Faygate, Nr. Horsham, W Sussex, RH12 4SE 01293 851110 Steve brings his selection of snakes and reptiles. Farm open 10am-5.30pm. Adult £6.50 Child £5.75 Family £23 (2+2).

TUES 1 - FRI 4 JUNE Clowns in the Park, Wellington Country Park Odiham Rd, Riseley, Nr Reading, RG7 1SP 0118 932 6444 Fun and frolics with our resident clown.

Farm Fun Activity Week Birdworld Holt Pound, Farnham, GU10 4LD 01420 22140 11am-4pm. Visit the baby animals at Jenny Wren Farm; join in the free craft activities. Tractor rides, special goat and ferret races. Normal admission. Also (weather permitting) are face painting, horse & cart rides, bouncy castle and more - separate charges apply for these activities.

Enjoy some fresh air during half term with this children’s trail. Normal admission plus £1 per trail.

WEDNESDAY 2 JUNE Spy Academy, Guildford Spectrum Parkway, 01483 443322 1-5pm. For 5-12yrs. Look out 007 - the Mad Science Spy Academy is in session!

From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, children will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and create their own edible messages! Please pre-book.

Survival Special, Alice Holt Forest Farnham GU10 4LS 01420 23666 For 8-12yrs. 10am-2.30pm £15. A thrilling bush craft adventure for girls and boys working together to make a survival camp. 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 pre-book.

Craft Workshop, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 10am-4pm. £15. Learn new skills and make something you can take home.

Wear messy clothes and bring a packed lunch. Pre-book. For ages 4-7.

Rag Rugs, Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 656764 11-12.30pm or 2-3.30pm. The Victorians did not often have money to buy new rugs, so they made them out of rags. Have a go at making your own design and seeing if you could cope in Victorian times. Please prebook. £4.50 per child for 6-12 yrs.

I Love Claremont - Craft Workshops See entry on 1 June.

Birds of Prey, Bocketts Farm Park Young St, Fetcham, Leatherhead KT22 9BS 01372 363 764 There will be opportunities to meet and learn about the birds of prey throughout the day and also there will be flying demonstrations twice daily. Other daily activities include pony rides, tractor rides, animal handling and the famous pig races. Also, Meet a Pony and have a go at grooming. The ‘Last Chance’ gold mine is open daily where children can pan for ‘gold’ in the water filled troughs and take home a medal. 10am-5.30pm.

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Play in a Day - Peter Pan, Princes Hall, Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 10am-4pm. Learn new theatrical skills, build confidence and work on a short play that will be performed to parents at the end of the day. Bring a packed lunch. Please pre-book. Ages 7-11. £14.

Trusty's Polesden Lacey Rangers, Polesden Lacey Great Bookham, nr Dorking 01372 452048 10am-5pm.

Pony rides at Bocketts Farm

Princess & Pirate School See 1 June.

Crazy Chemworks, Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322 1-5pm.

Mad Science workshop for 5-12yrs. £25 £ 2 (10% discount for siblings). Campers will learn about the equipment and procedures of working in a lab. Then they will engage in their very own mad experiments and become "Crazy Chemists". Please pre-book.

Alice Holt Forest Farnham GU10 4LS 01420 23666 Willow Creatures For 6-12yrs. £4 per child. 45 min. sessions at 10-10.45am & 11-11.45am. From dragonflies to flying dragons these natural crafts let your imagination soar. Join us making winged wildlife

from bendy willow. Under 8s need be accompanied and will need your help.

Please pre-book.

Den Building For 8yrs+. 1-30pm. £6.

For some constructive play come and join a team of builders.

Helpful Herbs, Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey KT16 8AT 01932 656764 11-12.30pm or 2-3.30pm. Make a little herb garden that you can keep inside or outside.

Please pre-book. £4.50. For 6-12 yrs.

I Love Claremont - Craft Workshops See entry on 1 June.

Self-Portrait Workshop, The Lightbox, Chobham Rd, Woking GU21 4AA 01483 737800 Create your own portrait on canvas to take home.

2–4pm. For 10-19 yrs. All materials included. Please pre-book. £10.

FRIDAY 4 JUNE Pond Dipping and Art Activities Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 11am-3pm. Adult £1, child £2. A chance for the whole family to pond dip and do some pond related art activities. No booking needed.

Drop-in Family Workshop – Funky Fans, The Lightbox Chobham Road, Woking 01483 737800 Make your own paper fans to take home.

Drop-in anytime 1.30–4pm. For 4+, accompanied by an adult. Free.

Jazz it up Ceramics, The Toybox 3 Wharf Street, Godalming Jazz it up Ceramics will be doing a ceramics painting session at the Toybox from 2.30pm. A great opportunity to get hand & foot prints of your little ones on mugs, plates etc. To book or for more information please call 07976 647507 or check www.jazzitupceramics.co.uk. Free mug with all purchases over £30!

Family Fun Day, Guildford Childrens Centre Hazel Avenue, Guildford 10am-3pm. Free. Open gardens, crafts, games and picnic. For more information call 01483 566589.

SATURDAY 5 JUNE Godalming Town Show and Carnival Burys Field, Godalming 12noon - 5pm. £1 per adult and 50p per child. Lots of stalls, exiting entertainment, live music and refreshments.

War on the Line, Watercress Line 01962 733810 Experience an exciting journey through war time Hampshire to see civilian and military re-enactors, air displays, vehicles and lots more!

JuneWatch, Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, 01428 642112 10.30am-12noon. For 5-11 years. Members £4, non-mem £5. Find out what creatures are about in the Museum’s grounds and make a cosy home to encourage insects to your garden. Please pre-book.

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What’s On Imagination Festival, Legoland Winkfield Rd, Windsor SL4 4AY 0871 2222001 Family festival that celebrates all things creative. Magical story telling & family-friendly theatre and arts & crafts workshops. 9.30am-6.30pm.

Drop-in Family Fun, Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey KT16 8AT 01932 656764 2-4pm. Explore the museum’s new bug garden and view its inhabitants under a microscope. Free.

SUNDAY 6 JUNE War on the Line See entry on 5 June.

Imagination Festival See 5 June.

Mizens Railway See entry on 2 May. Frimley Lodge Railway See 2 May. Classic Car Show and Fayre International School of London Old Woking Road, Woking GU22 8HY 12noon-5pm. In aid of Woking Hospice.

There is something for everyone at this popular event - over 300 classic cars, with side stalls, rides and show arena.

Great Cockcrow Railway See 2 May.

TUESDAY 8 JUNE Storytelling, The Lightbox See 11 May.

THURSDAY 10 JUNE Teddy Bears Picnic, Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9JG 01372 467806 1-2.30pm. Bring along Teddy and a picnic followed by storytelling. Normal admission plus £1 for storytelling.

SATURDAY 12 JUNE Llama Day, Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Road, Esher 01372 467806 10.30am-4.30pm. Meet the Bluecap Llamas and walk them around the garden. Normal admission plus £10 for a Llama walk.

Carnival Sticks and Hats, West End Centre 48 Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 What better way to celebrate the Carnival season than to make your very own attire! 10.30am-12.30pm. £4 per person. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Booking advised.

Scarecrow Day, Pirbright Village 11am-5pm. Pirbright Village’s fabulous Scarecrow day - over 3000 people are expected to enjoy the amazing scarecrows, the BBQ , bouncy castle, tug of war, flower festival, punch and judy, and cream teas – to name just a few of the attractions! Free entry and parking.

Jazz It Up Ceramics, The Toybox 3 Wharf St, Godalming Jazz It Up will be doing a ceramics painting session at the Toybox from 11am - a great opportunity to make a personalized gift for fathers day! To book or for more information please call 07976 647507.

Miniature Traction Engine Rally Rural Life Centre Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham GU10 2DL 01252 795571 Lots of scale model steam engines. 10am-5pm.

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Scarecrow Day, Pirbright Churt Village Fete Churt Recreation Ground Loads of stalls, PTA activities, dog shows and childrens' events, BBQ and teas.

All welcome - starting at 2pm after the display of country dancing by Year Two children from St. Johns School in Churt.

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Abinger Mediaeval Fair, Village Green Abinger Lane, Abinger Common A procession leads from Abinger Common First school to the village green. The whole school, including children and staff, join in, dress up and take part in the Fair. The Year 3 children will do Maypole Dancing to start the fair off. There will be lots of attractions, some mediaeval style, and a wonderful family atmosphere. Starts 2pm.

Summer Fair, Newport Junior School Newport Road, Aldershot 11am-2pm. Raffle, tombola, selection of stalls and games, refreshments and BBQ and much more!

Summer Fayre, Moss Lane School Moss Lane, Godalming 11am-2pm. The fair has a sports theme and activities include children's stalls and games, raffles, bar, BBQ , face painting and fancy dress.

Colourful Characters, Elmbridge Museum Church St, Weybridge 01932 843573 Free family fun drop-in from 2-4.30pm. Elmbridge has been home to many important cultural figures. Make a portrait of one of the celebrated Elmbridge 100 using a collage technique.

Then frame your masterpiece.

SUNDAY 13 JUNE Georgian Family Day, Painshill Park Portsmouth Road, Cobham 01932 868113 What did the Georgians wear and what games did they play? Meet Georgian characters, have fun playing a Georgian game and try on 18th century outfits. 18th century fun 2-5pm. No booking needed.

World Cup Fever, Aldershot Library 109 High Street, Aldershot Free. Make a World Cup Bookmark. For accompanied under 8s. Drop in from 11am-1pm.

Rainbow Trust Country Bike Ride & Family Fun Day 3 cycle routes to choose from plus a family fun day with entertainment from Radio Jackie DJs, plus an array of stalls, fun rides and games. Call Anna Thomas for info on 01372 220022.

Mizens Railway See entry on 2 May. Miniature Traction Engine Rally Rural Life Centre See entry on 12 June.

Great Cockcrow Railway See 2 May. Children's Magic Day, Hollycombe Steam Collection Iron Hill, Liphook, Hants, GU30 7LP Silly Scott will entertain with magic shows and run balloon modelling workshops. Adult £11, child (3-15) £9, family (2+3) £35. Free bouncy castle and face painting (small charge).

The railways operate 12noon-4pm.

Fairground and other attractions: 1-5pm.

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Start the day with a ride on the rabbit hole helter-skelter, between races take tea with the Mad Hatter and White Rabbit, solve the Cheshire Catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s riddles, have your face painted by the Queen of Hearts and much more.

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THURSDAY 17 JUNE Teddy Bears Picnic See 10 June.

FRIDAY 18 JUNE Busy Buzzy Bees, Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, 01428 642112 10.30-11.30am. For under 5s with a carer. Adult ÂŁ1, child ÂŁ2. Come and visit the beehive and learn all about the bees at the museum. No booking nec.

Museum Monkeys, Chertsey Museum See 21 May for details.

SATURDAY 19 JUNE Young Archaeology Club - Dig a Trench, Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 656764 11-12.30pm and 2-3.30pm. Have a go at digging up our Tudor mock trench - you'll find some Tudor things to take home. For 8-16yrs. ÂŁ4.50. Please pre-book.

A Surprise For Dad, West End Centre 48 Queens Road, Aldershot 01252 330040 Spoil Dad and make a personalised cushion for Fathersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day. Bring along a picture, drawing or photo of Dad and we will help you to translate it onto cloth with fabric pens, fabrics and embroidery. Cushion pad not included.

10.30am-12.30pm. ÂŁ4 per person. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Booking advised.

Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Weekend, RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 The whole family can enjoy the fun outdoor survival skill activities - denbuilding, raft-making and camouflage.

Free with entry. 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4.30pm.

cover them with colourful paper mosaic pieces and glitter. Magic Wands: 12pm & 2.30pm - decorate your wand with feathers, ribbons, wool and glitter. For accompanied boys and girls 3-8 yrs. ÂŁ5 each/ÂŁ4 Compton resident - pre-book.

Mizens Railway See entry on 2 May. Guildford Model Engineering Society See entry on 23 May. Sunday Funday, Grayshott Village Grayshott's summer street party.

Family fun day with carnival procession.

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Great Cockcrow Railway See 2 May.

TUESDAY 22 JUNE Storytelling, The Lightbox See 11 May.

THURSDAY 24 JUNE Teddys Picnic, Claremont See 10 June.

Wild Wey Club See 27 May.

SATURDAY 26 JUNE Creepy Crawly Day, RSPB Farnham Heath Nature Reserve Family activities for 5-10 yr olds to build a bee hotel, have their face painted or explore the exciting creepy crawlies, 10am-4.30pm at the Rural Life Centre, Reeds Rd, Tilford, GU10 2DL. Free (donations welcome). For information call Mike Coates on 01252 795 632 or email mike.coates@rspb.org.uk

Celebrating Surrey, Loseley Park Guildford GU3 1HS Celebrating Surrey is a large-scale outdoor festival celebrating the best of the county's music, art, community, performance, food and drink. From singing to storytelling, the festival has something for all the family including over 4,000 artists, musicians and performers in action. You can take part in the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest marble run and help break the world record, climb inside a bookcase and listen to stories, SUNDAY 20 JUNE try your hand at African dancing, make clay models or paint giant sand lizards, Fathers go free to the following step into Aliceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shoes at the madhatterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s places on Fathers Day: tea party, come face to face with Chinese Claremont Landscape Garden Esher lions, listen to over 60 hours of music, Polesden Lacey Great Bookham Watch â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;who dunnitsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and plays for Hatchlands Park East Clandon children. Be scared, amused or intrigued Winkworth Arboretum Godalming by the family drama on offer, sample Milestones Museum West Basingstoke, Surrey's finest foods from jams and Painshill Park Cobham cheese to cakes and real ale, create your Fishers Farm Park Wisborough Green own costumes, try circus skills or simply Birdworld Farnham (download voucher relax and watch the world cup! Adult ÂŁ10, from www.birdworld.co.uk) Child ÂŁ4.50, family (2+2) ÂŁ25. Weekend Father's Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Watercress Line 01962 ticket: Adult ÂŁ16, child ÂŁ7 family ÂŁ40.

733810 Treat your Dad to a delicious For information or to buy tickets visit lunch or cream tea aboard a steam train - ww.surreycc/gov.uk/celebratingsurrey or (tables of 2 or 4) - please pre-book.

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Park Mead Primary School Summer Fair, Park Mead Primary School, Park Drive, Cranleigh 12.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm. Join us at Park Mead for some fun in the sun at our annual fair. There will be something for everyone from face-painting, tombolas and our famous BBQ to dipping ducks and displays. In best Park Mead tradition there may even be a few surprises so come along and support our school!

Compton, Guildford GU3 1DQ 01483 813591 10.30-6pm. Enjoy a day of fun and fairies. Activities include childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workshops: Magic Fairy Wings: 11am, 1pm and 3.30pm - create wings and

Call 01483 443322 All children under 9 must be accompanied in the water by an adult and a maximum of 2 children to each adult are allowed in the pool. Your last activity must be started by 5pm. All activities are subject to availability.

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What’s On SATURDAY 26 JUNE CONT. Summer Fayre, Beacon Hill School Beacon Hill Rd, Hindhead 12.303.30pm. There will be a live band, maypole dancing, bouncy castle, pony rides, face painting, tombolas, silent auction, raffle, coconut shy, cake sale, BBQ , refreshments and much more!

Cranleigh Lions Carnival & Fun Day, Cranleigh Common Carnival Procession, lots of stalls and family fun. 10am-5pm.

Summer Fayre, Ravenscote Community Junior School Old Bisley Road, Frimley 12noon-3pm. Lots of fun for all the family.

SUNDAY 27 JUNE Super Swoopers, Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 11am-4pm. Watch flying demonstrations and meet owls, hawks and other birds. Normal admission.

Bisley Strawberry Fayre, Bisley Village Green GU24 9EG 1.30–5pm. A traditional country fayre with strawberries & cream, PIMMS tent, hog roast, children’s fun fair, Pocket the Clown, Leanne School of Dance, Bisley’s Almac Brass Band, Morris Men, over 60 stalls, including crafts, games and food plus much more. Fun & entertainment for all the family. Adult £1, Child free.

Baby Expo, Brighton Racecourse and Conference Centre 10am-4.30pm.

Exhibitors for the pregnancy to toddler markets. Breastfeeding advisors, baby sleep experts, parenting seminars, kids entertainment and more.

Birds of Prey Flying Display, Painshill Park, Cobham Birds of Prey 12noon-4pm, park open 10.30am-6pm.

Mizens Railway See 2 May. Celebrating Surrey See 26 June.

Great Cockcrow Railway See 2 May.

Half Term Sports & Swimming Courses FARNBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE 01252 370411 Sessions are for 5-12 yrs.

Sports Time Mon 31 May 9.30-11am and Thurs 3 June 12-1.30pm.

Football Fun Thurs 3 June 9.30-11am and Fri 4 June 12-1.30pm.

Bounceabout Tues 1 June 9.30-11am and Wed 2 June 12-1.30pm.

Arts & Crafts Tues 1 June 12-1.30pm and Wed 2 June 9.30-11am.

Playground Fun Mon 31 May 121.30pm and Fri 4 June 9.30-11am.

GODALMING LEISURE CENTRE 01483 417282 Intensive swimming lessons for children during half term. A week-long course costs £28.50.

Fun gym fitness sessions weekdays from 1-2pm during half term for ages 11+. Book in advance.

GUILDFORD SPECTRUM Parkway, Guildford 01483 443322 Speckys Play Pups Tues 1 June

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POOL IN THE PARK Woking Park 01483 771122 Swimming courses from Tues 1 - Fri 4 June (£22). For ages 4+. Classes are 30 minutes each day. Other courses: Introduction to deep water, Starts and turns and Stroke improvement.

SERIOUSLY FUN SWIMMING Riverbourne Health Club, Chertsey 0844 3511469 www.seriouslyfun.net Summer half term: 31 May-4 June.

Summer holidays: 26-30 July and 2-6 Aug. 5 Day Intensive Swimming Courses. Small classes for beginners to advanced swimmers. £55 a week.

WOKING COUNCIL The following courses are organised

by Woking BC. To book visit Woking Leisure Centre (9am-7pm) or call 014783 771122.

Archery For 8yrs+. Thurs 3- Fri 4 June. 9.30am-1.30pm. £52.50.

Introductory course. Woking.

Climbing For 5-7 yrs and 8+. Wed 2 June. 10.30am-11.30am (please arrive 15 minutes early to allow for registration at the venue). 5-7 yrs £18, 8+ £16. Craggy Island, Guildford.

Horse riding daycamp For 6yrs+.

Thurs 3, Fri 4 June. 9.30am-4.30pm. £55. Specially designed for beginner and intermediate riders. Mayford.

Horse Riding – two-day course For 6yrs+. Tues 1-Wed 2 June.

1.30-3.30pm. £48. For beginners or intermediate riders. At Mayford.

NCT Nearly New Sales Byfleet Sat 19 June 10.30-12 noon at Byfleet Village Hall naomiezz@live.co.uk Dorking Sat 26 June 10am - 12noon at North Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill, North Holmwood Dorking NNS@nct.org.uk 0844 243 6107, opt. 2 Farnham & Aldershot Sat 15 May 11am-12.30pm at The Connaught School, Tongham Road, Aldershot 0844 2436132 opt. 2 nct.farnham.nns@hotmail.com Knaphill, Brookwood & Chobham Sat 22 May 10.30am-12 noon (10.15am Entrance for NCT members with NCT card) Knaphill Methodist Church (Next to Lloyds Bank), Knaphill, knaphillnctsale@yahoo.co.uk Woking Sat 12 June 3.30-5pm Trinity Methodist Church, Brewery Road, Woking nns_woking@yahoo.co.uk

Half Term Holiday Camps CASA CLUB 01252 727000 07881 907554 Holiday camps in every holiday and half term in Farnham.

CRANLEIGH LEISURE CENTRE 01483 274400 The Children’s Holiday Activities Club will run in the summer half term from 8.45am - 5.30pm. It provides safe and supervised fun activities for children aged 5-11 years old. Just £17.80 per day, or £8.90 with an IN2 card.

FARNBOROUGH GRANGE INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL Moor Rd, Farnborough Playscheme runs from 1-4 June 8.30am-5.30pm.

Mornings or afternoons only are available. Book by calling 07592310246 or 01252 541879 (9am-3pm). Payment required at time of booking.

FARNBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE 01252 370411 Playscheme with excellent facilities and activities such as arts & crafts and sports based activities whatever the weather! 1-4 June. Lunch is provided. For 5-12 yrs.

GUILDFORD SPECTRUM 01483 443322 1-4 June. Xtreme Activate day camp for 5-12 yrs is available from 10am-4pm, Xtreme Activate Xtra is from 8.30am-6pm.

Activities include ice skating, bowling, swimming (for 9 years +), exploring Specky's Pirate Ship (for the younger ages), trampolining, track time and arts and crafts.

3 PEAKS OUTDOOR PURSUITS 0700 393 2610 Activity day camps at Barfield School, Farnham for all 4-13 year olds - open to non-Barfield pupils. From 8.30am-4pm or 6pm.

Children will participate in a variety of activities from High Ropes & Zip Wire to Quad Biking. The exhilarating and challenging adventure activities are enjoyed by all who take part. Half term camp: 1-4 June. Summer camps: 12-16, 19-23, 26-30 July, 2-6, 9-13, 16-20 and 23-27 Aug. TOMLINSCOTE SPORTS CENTRE Frimley 01276 670316 Sportzone and Arts & Crafts holiday club offering children aged 5-12 years lots of sports and arts and crafts fun. Standard Day (9am-4pm) £16, Extended Day (8am-6pm) £20, Short Stay (3 hours) £8. Discounts: Standard Day (all 5 days) £72, extended day (all 5 days) £90. Early Bird: drop off from 7.30am - £5 extra.

WOKING LEISURE CENTRE 01483 771122 Daycamps for ages 5-7 and 8-13 from Tues 1 - Fri 4 June. 8.45am-4.15pm (extended day available). Choose from a variety of activities throughout the day.

For Adults Mums That Work From Home Fair Mytchett Community Centre, 140 Mytchett Road, Mytchett, GU16 3AA. Sunday 9 May. 10am-1pm. Free entry. Helping mums from the local area to advertise their businesses.

Beauticians, usborne books, bath bombs, jewellery, Ann Summers and more. Refreshments available.

Parenting Courses Dads & Discipline on Tues 25th May. £18 per person.

Making it Better for Boys on Tuesdays 15th & 22nd June. £36 per person. Both Courses by Ali McClure and held at The David Lloyd Club in Woking. For more info or to book a place please call 07974 855971 or email alimcclure@hotmail.com Pampered Chef Fundraiser Onslow Village Hall, Guildford. In aid of NCT. Thursday 10 June 10am12noon. All welcome! Call Katy on 01483 570158 to reserve a place.

Returning to Work A 3-hour coaching workshop to prepare for the emotional and practical transition back into the workplace. The workshop will help to increase your confidence in your professional role and manage the guilt! Wed 16th June, 10.30 -1.30 in Hindhead (light lunch included).

Play & Development - learn how the baby's brain develops and how you can influence this by the way you interact and play with your baby Wed 9 June, 10.15-12.30, in Hindhead. Contact Sam on 01428 606886 or email pnl.hannay@yahoo. co.uk for information and booking.

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Farnham GU10 4LS 01420 23666 Midsummer Nights Dream Sat 26 June 6.30pm. Presented by Chapterhouse Theatre Company.

For adults and children 7 yrs+. ÂŁ12 adult, ÂŁ8 child, ÂŁ35 family.

Celebrate high summer with mischievous Robin Goodfellow in this family friendly version of Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic. Bring your blanket and picnic to enjoy a relaxing evening outdoors. Join in the magic by dressing as elves, woodland creatures or fairies.

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CAMBERLEY THEATRE

Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707600 The Scarecrow Sun 30 May 2pm. Tickets ÂŁ8, family ÂŁ28. This is the story of a lonely scarecrow and a bunch of noisy crows. The show follows their relationship over a year, from their beginnings as enemies, to their eventual friendship.

The Singing Kettle Sat 5 June 1pm. Tickets ÂŁ10, family ÂŁ36. This special concert style performance from Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin will have the whole family dancing, laughing and singing. Remember to wear something in your favourite colour.

DORKING HALLS

Reigate Road, Dorking RH4 1SG 01306 881717 High School Rocks Wed 2 June 7pm A high energy, foot stomping, interactive show featuring all the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2, & 3, Hannah Montana and Camp Rocks! Tickets ÂŁ12.50, child ÂŁ10.

The Little Big Club Live in Concert Sat 5 June 1pm & 3.30pm. Tickets ÂŁ11, family ÂŁ40. A brand new singing and dancing stage show that brings together some of the worlds most popular characters including Barney, Bob the Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu, Fifi Forget-me-Not and Fireman Sam!

ELECTRIC THEATRE

Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Little Sparks Most Saturdays in the cafe bar at 11am. ÂŁ4 per child (adults and babes in arms free). For under 5s.

No booking required - please pay cash or cheque. Fun show with music, games, stories, songs and puppets. For more details please contact Geoff on 07949 821 567

FARNHAM MALTINGS

Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 Arabian Nights 22 May 2.30-4pm. Sheherazade, the greatest of all storytellers presents three fabulous tales from her Arabian Nights: A dreamy tale from the desert; a watery tale from

the bed of the ocean; and a cheeky tale straight from a donkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouth. Using puppets, props and storytelling, accompanied by an original soundtrack, Theatre of Widdershins will transport you to a mystical land. ÂŁ6 (ÂŁ5.50 groups 4+).

Journey of Turtle Sat 19 June 2.30-4pm. A beautiful story based on a trilogy of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;just soâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;style Turtle tales about following your dream, told with shadows, table-top puppets and traditional storytelling. Inspirational for anyone 5yrs+. ÂŁ6. Groups ÂŁ5.50.

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NEW VICTORIA THEATRE

YVONNE ARNAUD

Woking 0870 060 6645 Snow White on Ice Wed 2 - Sun 6 June at 7.30pm, with matinees at 2.30pm on Thurs and Sat. The world famous Russian Ice Stars will take you on a magical journey to the heart of the best loved fairy tale of all time, Snow White, on ice.

Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marvellous Medicine Tues 8 - Sat 12 June. Tues 6.30pm, Wed - Thurs 1.30pm & 6.30pm, Fri 10.30am & 6.30pm, Sat 2pm & 6.30pm. Roald Dahlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. But when his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen.

Save ÂŁ5 per ticket - see back page!

The Sound of Music Tues 22 June - Sat 10 July. The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-loved musical is coming direct from the London Palladium. This lavish and critically acclaimed production tells the uplifting true story of the Von Trapp familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flight across the mountains and works its magic once again, for young and old alike.

PRINCES HALL

Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 The Little Big Club Live in Concert Fri 4 June 1pm & 3.30pm. The line up of characters includes: Barney, Bob the Builder, Angelina, Pingu, Fifi and the Flowertots and Fireman Sam. Adult ÂŁ13, child ÂŁ11, family (4) ÂŁ44.

48 Queens Road, Aldershot 01252 330040 Finding Alice Wed 2 June 2pm ÂŁ6 reserved seating. As the lines between the worlds blur, Miriam gets lost in Wonderland whilst Mr. W. Rabbit is looking for Alice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and he's late!

The sports-mad MAD Hatter is looking for his cricket ball and the Queen of Hearts is threatening to chop off everyone's head as usual...

This is a must-see family show! For ages 3+ and their families.

Guildford 01483 440000 Don't let the Pigeon drive the bus! (In the Mill Studio) Sat 1 May 11am and 2pm. Will you let the pigeon get his own way? Based on the award-winning book by Mo Willems, writer and animator for Sesame Street. For ages 3-7 years. ÂŁ6.

The Lost Puppy (In the Mill Studio) Sat 8 May 11am, 2pm and 4pm.

Help Toffee the puppy find his way home while learning some serious messages about road safety, getting lost and stranger danger. For ages 2-7 years. ÂŁ6.

One, Two, Hullaballoo (In the Mill Studio) Sat 15 May 11am and 2pm. Join us for three comical tales featuring Brer Rabbit and his animal friends in this sway-along, bounce-along musical storytelling.

For ages 2-6 years. ÂŁ6.

Jack and the Beanstalk (In the Mill Studio) Sat 22 May 11am and 2pm. This imaginative and unpredictable storytelling extravaganza includes magic tricks, original music, and silly puppets, not to mention a rather cross giant! For ages 4-8 years. ÂŁ6.

The Henry VIII Show (In the Mill Studio) Sat 12 June 11am and 2pm.

With beautifully costumed actors and puppets, this production is a must for KS 2 children studying the Tudors! For ages 7-11 yrs. ÂŁ6.

Mr Panda and the Underwater Adventure (In the Mill Studio) Sat 19 June 11am and 2pm. For ages 3+. ÂŁ6. Meet Captain Jellybelly, a swashbuckling, silly pirate who is frightened of children! And help the Sea Fairy with her singing and magic in this fun, colourful show.

Elmer the Elephant (In the Mill Studio) Sat 26 June 11am and 2pm.

Let us whisk you away to a land of fantasy with this new musical adaptation of David McKeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story. For ages 4-7 years. ÂŁ6.

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Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Markets Cobham Leg Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mutton Field, Sat 15 May, Sat 19 June 9.30-1.30pm Farnham Central Car Park, Off Victoria Rd Sun 23 May, Sun 27 June 10-1.30pm.

Guildford High Street Tues 4 May, Tues 1 June 10.30am3.30pm. At the 1 June market there will be a Live Farm Animal Display.

Haslemere High St, Sun 2 May, Sun 6 June 10am-1.30pm Milford Secretts Farm Shop Car Park, Chapel Lane Sun 16 May, Sun 20 June 10am-1.30pm Ripley Village Green Sat 8 May, Sat 12 June 9am-1pm Woking Town Square Thurs 20 May, Sat 29 May, Thurs 17 June , 9-2.30pm

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Save £5 per ticket to see George’s Marvellous Medicine at the New Victoria Theatre Woking George’s Marvellous medicine is one of Roald Dahl’s funniest and most exciting stories. Brought especially to life with this superb stage production it tells the story of George who makes a marvellous medicine to cure his Grandmother of her terrifying temper, but after drinking the potion the most incredible things start to happen and George’s adventure begins! It is on from Tues 8 - Sat 12 June and you can save £5 on adult and child tickets on the following performances: Tues 8th 6.30pm, Wed 9th 1.30pm & 6.30pm, Thurs 10th 1.30pm & 6.30pm, Fri 11th 10.30am. Tickets to these performances will be just £11 for adults and £6 for children. To book tickets call 0844 871 7645 or see www.ambassadortickets.com/woking. Please quote Marvellous10.

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