Families Surrey West Sept-Oct 2012

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Are you throwing money away?

As food prices continue to rise around the world, it’s a sobering thought to know that UK families waste up to £50 a month throwing away uneaten food.

perfect portions. To help, use mugs, spoons, spaghetti measures or weighing scales so that you can work out just the right amount of food to cook for your family.

Lovely leftovers If you’ve

cooked too much, cool your leftovers as soon as possible, store in the fridge and eat within 2 days, or freeze them for another time. You could try to use the leftovers We also know that cutting down on food waste for another meal; take a look at what you can be a challenge, especially when you’re already have in your kitchen to help. pushed for time or your kids don’t always want to eat what you’ve cooked for them.

Store food properly Correct storage means your food could So to help you waste less, Surrey County live for extra days, weeks or even Council’s Love Food Surrey campaign months. Keep the fridge below 5°C provides helpful tips on how to save more and chilled food will stay fresh and waste less, but for the food waste you for longer. can’t avoid, you can use your kerbside food waste collection service. By collecting Use by These dates are for food separately from general waste it can safety and must be followed be processed in a more environmentally correctly; don’t use any food after the end friendly way and turned into fertiliser for of the ‘use by’ date, even if it looks and use on farms. smells fine. This is because using it after this date could put your health at risk. To Taking just one small step to reduce food extend the life of food beyond this date, waste can have a big positive effect on the freeze it before the date, defrost when environment and save you money too. needed and use within 24 hours.

We hope our tips will inspire you to take that step.

Best before These dates refer to quality not to food safety; foods with a ‘best It pays to plan Before you do your before’ date should be safe to eat after next big shop, check what you have left, be this date (except for eggs), but they may creative and make a meal planner for the no longer be at their best. week, so you only buy what you need.

Perfect portions Weighing and

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What a waste

Research indicates that Surrey residents

produce about 80,000 tonnes of food waste every year, with treatment and disposal costs in the region of £6.7 million. Just think about all the energy, water and packaging used in food production, transportation and storage that goes to waste when we throw away good food.

For advice on planning your shopping, portion control, recipe ideas and more, visit www.lovefoodsurrey.com where you can also sign up to our regular e-newsletter.

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This summer in Surrey we threw away enough salad to fill an Olympic size swimming pool Every day in Surrey we throw away enough bread to fill a double decker bus This autumn in Surrey we will throw away enough potatoes to cover 6 football pitches So cut what you can... our se y hat u w nd ...a y for d d ’t ca can you

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What’s in this issue Have your children been inspired by the Olympics?

I’m sure there must be lots of kids eager to take up new sports, hoping for a gold medal in the future, so do take a look at our listing of clubs and classes on pages 7-17, and it’s not just sport, there’s lots to choose from such as music, cookery, drama, and more including classes for babies and toddlers (and some for you too!).

I also wanted to say thank you to all those of you who completed our Survey in our May/June issue - it is really great to get your feedback and thanks for the fantastic comments!

4-5 News and Views 6 Toddlers Help with potty training

7-17 Clubs & Classes 18-26 Schools & Education 27-35 What’s On 27-32 Activities, events, children’s workshops - by date 32 Farmers’ Markets 34 Children’s Theatre 35 Holiday Camps & Sports Courses, Nearly New Sales

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News and Views Be careful with music

G Live and busylizzy Launch New Baby Cafe

A new survey by Baby Sensory has discovered that many parents are unaware of the risks of playing music through headphones to their baby bump.

The research by the baby development classes found that 89% of parents are unaware of the risks involved when playing music to their unborn child: that the amniotic fluid within the womb actually doubles the level of decibels a child hears from 60 to 120. Baby Sensory founder, Dr Lin Day says, “It is widely researched and publicised that playing music to an unborn child helps mother and child bond and assists with brain development, which I fully support. However, the problem with playing the headphones directly on the abdomen is that the amniotic fluid works as a conductor of sound and can amplify the music which causes it to be far louder for the baby. This can, in some circumstances, lead to hearing problems for the child from birth.” Find out more at www.babysensory.com

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New “Phone Home” Service

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Two thirds of all parents with children using their own mobile phones worry about them being unable to contact home in an emergency situation because they have no credit left on their mobile. IRN has launched a new “rescue” service called 68700 – The Phone Home Number, to ensure that youngsters can always call home for free with or without credit. Parents pay £3 per month on their telephone bill and their children then dial 68700 for direct calls home. They also have the option of calling either their mum or dad in separated families. www.68700.co.uk

Cranleigh Decorative and Fine Arts Society and Cranleigh Arts Centre have been invited to create a piece of art for permanent display at Cranleigh’s brand new medical centre, due to open October 2012. An eight-metre high wall to ceiling space in the central atrium is ready to showcase the work of local young creatives. They are inviting local young people aged 12-18 to help them create a series of tiles to represent Cranleigh in 2012. To book onto one of the sessions to create a tile call 01483 278001 or email ctrmanager@ cranleighartscentre.org

Simple precautions with iPads allay health concerns

By Joanna Parry

As you get your children ready for this new term, you might invest in an i-pad for both pleasure and work, however some parents are growing concerned about their children’s use of iPads, as even babies and toddlers are now playing with them. The International Agency for Research and Cancer and the World Health Organisation now classify the radiation emitted in WiFi mode as possibly carcinogenic to humans.

According to some studies the radiation from WiFi devices can weaken the brain’s protective barrier, and children’s brains, cased in a thinner skull, absorb more microwave radiation than an adult’s. The radiation exposure from wireless devices is constant and there are concerns that this cumulative exposure might be damaging in the long-term.

The problem is that this exposure generally starts young and continues throughout children's lives, while the body and nervous system are still developing. The worry is that it is experimental – we don’t know about the cumulative effect of such long-term exposure starting at such a formative age. “These technologies are developing faster than our ability to understand potential health impacts,” says Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, Executive Director of Healthy Child Healthy World. “We're not asking parents to not buy or use them, we're simply asking them to take precautions. It's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to our children's health." The Council of Europe now advises that children’s exposure should be reduced, so if you are concerned about the effect your iPad might be having on your child, you could take the following precautions:

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headaches, blackouts, seizures and eyestrain, avoid prolonged use and use in a well-lit room Don’t leave the iPad on your child’s nightstand or near where they’re sleeping Limit their use! The UK Chief Medical Officers advise that children under 16 should use mobile phones for essential purposes only, and to keep calls short, so perhaps the same should apply to iPads Some studies show that even if your iPad isn’t connected to WiFi and is just on standby mode, radiation can still be emitted. It looks like there needs to be more research done before we can all rest easy!

See www.familiesonline.co.uk/radiation for more information.

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8 Keep early trips out short and take a potty in

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10 If things don’t appear to be working, don’t give up altogether - just go back a stage, and keep praising.

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News from local classes New Mega Kickers Classes Little Kickers are opening a new Mega Kickers class at Guildford Grove Primary School, Guildford on Saturdays from September. The Mega Kickers class is for 5 and 6 year olds and builds on the skills learnt in the younger classes. For more information please contact Paul Brooker on 01753 831902. For Little Kickers in other areas please see the listing on page 12.

New Classes for Diddi Dance

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New Owner for Rosina Wenham School of Dance The Susan Handy School of Dancing has taken over the direction of the Rosina Wenham School of Dance following the retirement of Claire Hern. Susan Handy is a Fellow and Senior Examiner of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (I.S.T.D) and currently has schools in Eton, Windsor, Old Windsor and Richmond.

The Woking branch of the school will continue to provide classes in Ballet, Baby Ballet, Tap and Modern Jazz at the studios in Sythwood and Pyrford. Pupils will be encouraged to take exams, enter London dance competitions and participate in shows at the school.

Other activities planned for the future include the triumphant winner of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, Matt Flint, who will be giving a Master Class in early September. Now enrolling for September. You can contact the school on: office@susanhandydance.co.uk or 07515 270432 / 01753 542672 or visit www.susanhandydance.co.uk.

ZEBEDEE'S MUSIC TEA PARTIES AND NEW VENUES

Diddi Dance are introducing new classes in Farnborough, Frimley Green, Mychett and Lightwater in September, adding to their popular classes in Woking, West Byfleet and Guildford.

Diddi Dance is also celebrating their recent win as Netmums Best pre-school activity in Surrey! For a free trial class contact Alysia on 01483 474706, 07811 346482 or alysia.welch@diddidance.com.

Are you looking for a way to meet other mummies with babies in your area? Then Zebedee’s Music maybe the place for you. They have been running music classes for a number of years for pre schoolers and have decided to introduce music TEA PARTIES. Come along for a taster session of Zebedee’s Music with your pre walking baby and stay for a cup of tea, a piece of cake and of course a chat! The tea parties are for babies from birth to walking and are run every week, in a range of locations so there is sure to be a tea party near you! Zebedee’s Music are also introducing new venues for their pre-schooler music sessions in Cranleigh in addition to their other locations. Call Becky now to book your taster session on 01483 27 27 51.

New Busylizzy Classes September sees the launch of Busylizzy's exciting new timetable. They have a number of new classes and instructors on board. Their Friday Arts & Crafts has proved so popular they are opening the arty fun up to 10-18 month olds with “Baby Picassos”. New for 2-5 year olds is “Disco Dudes & Divas” which introduces young children to the classic dance floor hits from “Macarana” to “Barbie Girl”. All your favourite classes will still be on the timetable – so something for everyone this Autumn.

Busylizzy is an award-winning family club. Join up for £30 and have access to over 20 different classes.

All bookable online. Flexible packages mean you can pay as you go (class prices start at £6.50), become a freedom member for £40 a month or try a class for £5.

For details see www.busylizzy.co.uk

Congratulations to Monkey Music Woking on their 5th anniversary Alice started Monkey Music in Woking five years ago with classes in Horsell and now runs classes in Ottershaw, Byfleet, Horsell, Pyrford, Goldsworth Park and Woking and is expanding all the time. Last year she introduced Saturday morning classes so working mums or dads could enjoy the Monkey Music experience too! Come and find out why music is so beneficial for your baby’s development and try out different ways to introduce music into the time you spend with your children. Contact Alice on 01932 429240.

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Clubs & Classes Has your child been inspired by the olympics - or perhaps they are into art or drama? Whatever their thing, we have plenty of classes to choose from - plus some for grown ups!

Arts & Crafts Alice Holt Forest

Busylizzy

Babes in the Woods for 14 months–2½ yrs, Little Explorers for 2½-4 years. With a different weekly

G Live Guildford, www.busylizzy.co.uk Please see main listing for Busylizzy on this page under Arts & Crafts.

Farnham, 01420 23666

woodland theme, there is an activity walk followed by storytime and woodland crafts.

Busylizzy

G Live Guildford, www.busylizzy.co.uk Arts and Crafts for 18 months - 5 years on Fridays 11.45am-12.30pm.

Baby Picassos for 10 - 18 months on Mondays 11.30am-12pm. Award winning family club. Join up for £30 and have access to over 20 different classes for pre-schoolers and parents. All bookable online. Flexible packages Busylizzy mean you can pay as you go (class prices start at £6.50), become a freedom member for £40 a month or try a class for £5.

Local Pilates classes Beginners to Advanced

One to One sessions

www.pilatesinsurrey.com m. 07774 445446 e. classes@pilatesinsurrey.com

Cranleigh Arts Centre

01483 278000 Pottery for 5-7yrs and 8-12yrs.

The Creation Station

Godalming, Contact Jackie on 0844 854 9184 or jackie@ thecreationstation.co.uk www.thecreationstation.co.uk Award-winning toddler and preschooler art and craft sessions for 1-5 year olds - have fun and get creative with your child without having to clear up afterwards! The Creation Station inspires children’s imaginations and encourages them The Creation Station to explore different materials, tools and techniques. Every Tuesday at 9.30am and 11am at Godalming Baptist Church. £5.50 per child and £3 per sibling, pre-booking required.

Farnham Maltings

01252 745444 After school pottery, Sew Fun (for 8-12yrs), Teenage Stitchers and Toddlers pottery.

Firing Earth Art Studio

Yoga for YoU and your BaBY Weekly classes, suitable from 6 wks–1 yr

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82 Smithbrook Kilns, Cranleigh, 01483 268788 After-school workshops from 3.45-4.45pm on Tuesdays-Thursdays. Toddler Art on Tuesdays 10.3011.30am (term time only) for babies and pre-school toddlers - painting, gluing, sticking and play dough with a different theme each week. Includes ceramic, fabric, canvas or wooden item as well as drink, biscuit and coffee for mum! See www.firingearth.co.uk for more details or follow them on Facebook.

Gymboree West Byfleet

West Byfleet 01932 353 313 westbyfleet@gymboree-uk.com Please see main listing for Gymboree on page 16.

West End Centre Aldershot 01252 330040 Sewing Club for ages 8-12.

Sing and Sign Farnham, Guildford, Godalming, Fleet 01252 641815 Camberley, Frimley, Sandhurst, Chobham, Windlesham 01252 838984

Tiny Talk

For classes in Woking and Weybridge call Helen on 07779 224591 For classes in Merrow, Shalford and Cobham call Lyndsay on 07973 937 505 Babies are born clever.

But how can they tell you what they’re thinking about before they can talk? Using their hands. And babies have a lot to say! Will it stop them talking? Quite the opposite, signs actually give babies confidence and encourage them to speak.

Find out what’s on your babies mind. ENJOY A FREE CLASS. To celebrate turning 10 try a free class!

Just visit www.TinyTalk.co.uk/free.

Bir th Preparation, Yoga, Baby Massage & Post Natal Exercise Busylizzy

G Live Guildford, Stoke Park and Yoga Vita Godalming www.busylizzy.co.uk Maternity fitness, buggy fitness, Mummy pilates / yoga and baby massage. Please see main listing on this page under Arts & Crafts.

Calmbabies.com

Oxshott, Claygate, Guildford 07751 323253

LazyDaisy

Farnborough, Camberley, Bagshot 07917 097788 Daisy Birthing® antenatal classes and birth preparation programmes.

Emma Rainier Woking 01483 770177

Baby Massage Classes

Guildford and surrounding areas Call Kelly on 01483 455060 (Gymnastics Factory) or 07855 459474 (private classes) Learn massage strokes, meet other parents and bring wonderful benefits for yourself and your baby: *Strengthen parent / baby bonding, *Relief from wind, colic, constipation, *Encourage deeper sleep, *Relaxation for parent /baby, *Boost self-esteem, *Strengthens baby’s immunity. Instructor Kelly is trained by the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM). Five-week courses for newborns to pre-crawlers at Gymnastics Factory, Guildford or private classes in your home.

The Bump, Birth & Baby Company www.bumpbirthandbaby.co.uk 07900 676719 Antenatal and postnatal classes, treatments and workshops.

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Clubs & Classes National Childbirth Trust

www.nct.org.uk The NCT run many courses including Antenatal, refresher Antenatal and Postnatal classes.

New Baby New You

Classes accessible from Guildford, Farnham, Fleet, Farnborough, Frimley, and Aldershot www.newbabynewyou.co.uk Call Claire on 01252 336427 or 07974 809771 Yoga for Mum and Baby. A relaxed, but affective way to ease yourself back into exercise after having a baby. For mum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; tone abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, stretch, relax and rebalance New Baby New You your posture.

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Cookin g The Cookie Club Knaphill 01483 797955 After school cooking classes for 5-11s.

Cricket To find a local cricket club see http://westsycl.play-cricket.com.

Cycling Quench Cycles

Alice Holt Forest, Farnham 01420 520355 An after school club runs on a Monday from 4.30-6.30pm - predominantly cycling, with other activities such as obstacle courses and den building.

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TAP JAZZ In the heart of Guildford BALLET DRAMA SINGING MUSICAL THEATRE

Amanda Warwick Dance Arts

Fully qualified professional teaching staff

Effingham, W Horsley, Bookham 01372 457274

Boogie Pumps

Guildford 07769645741

Boppin

Pilates in Surrey

Woking, Knaphill, Horsell 07774 445446 classes@pilatesinsurrey.com Learning Pilates enables you to develop core abdominal strength which not only gives you a toned body but protects your spine and corrects your posture.

Paul Howse is a fully certified advanced Body Control Pilates instructor in both matwork and equipment. Also specializing in injury rehabilitation pre and post natal Pilates. Classes are available from Beginners to Advanced levels. Alongside this he is able to offer sessions in his studio at home.

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Busylizzy Pregnancy & Baby Yoga with Satvikananda Ottershaw 01932 872587

Pushymothers

Frimley, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford 07702 854 581

Teeny Weeny Massage & Yoga For Babies Farnham, Hook, 01256 323409

Willow Sanctuary

Jacobs Well www.yoga-guildford.com

G Live Guildford and Yoga Vita Godalming Toddler Tap, Melody Bear Movement ÂŽ, Disco Dudes and Divas, Twinkle Ballet, Ballet and Jazz for pre-schoolers. Please see main listing on page 8.

The Centre Stage Cranleigh 0208 873 2165

Clandon School of Dance West Clandon 01483 282506

Classical Ballet Centre Surrey

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Bentley, Headley, Woking, West Meon, Haslemere, Godalming, Petersfield, Alton 01730 829948 dance@boppin.co.uk www.boppin.co.uk If you love to dance to the latest pop hits then why not come to Boppin! The dance classes are taught by professional dancers of the highest quality. From 3yrs to adults everyone can get fit and funky and join in the fun of dance classes, filming music videos, flash mobs, shows at top theatres along with dance parties, princess parties and their brand new recording parties where you get to record your very own pop song at the Boppin studio.

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Dynamic Tots Dynamic Tots

Classes in: Guildford, Worplesdon, Bisley, Byfleet, Woking, Pyrford, Weybridge.

Please Contact: Lauren on 07753985314 or Antonia 07766077043 or email info@dynamicperformingarts.co.uk Dynamic Tots offer Ballet Tots and Street Tots; these classes are an introduction to the joys of dance. Ballet Tots focuses on telling a story through dance and using inspiring music, whilst Street Tots incorporates fundamental skills that will assist the Early Years learning and development criteria through energetic dance. Parents are welcome to sit in and watch their little ones take part and make new friends.

Encore Theatre Arts

Farnham, Chertsey 0845 6520823

Farnham Music and Drama

Farnham 01252 727617 Music classes for pre-school to year 6, Singing groups for children and adults, and Musical Theatre and drama classes for children. Private tuition in a range of instruments, music theory and drama.

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FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE. Call: 07766 077043 Email: info@dynamicperformingarts.co.uk Visit: www.dynamicperformingarts.co.uk

GSC Saturdays

Guildford 01483 304384 The Guildford Shakespeare Company introduces 9-12 and 13-17 yr olds to theatre, drama, stage combat and of course Shakespeare, with their Saturday morning classes. Free trial.

Guildford Theatre School

Trinity Centre (Off Guildford’s High Street) 01483 457270 email: enquiries@guildfordtheatreschool.co.uk Established by Sean and Anna McNamara to provide a creative learning experience that focuses keenly on the acquisition of skills and the pursuit of excellence in Musical Theatre, Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Singing and Drama. They assert that through application and commitment an individual can achieve extraordinary things. Classes are held each Saturday for ages 5-17 years, working toward examinations and public performances.

Haslemere and the surrounding area www.haparts.co.uk 01428 652360 The photograph shows the Mayor of Haslemere, Cindy Lancaster, congratulating some of the pupils of Haslemere Performing Arts on their outstanding show at the Princes Hall Theatre, Aldershot in July.

Haslemere Performing Arts offers weekday and Saturday classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Street and Musical Theatre in Haslemere and the surrounding area.

Kickzdance

Woking 07711 322 512

Lorraine Day School of Dance

Frimley, Mytchett, Farnborough 01252 835826.

The Man In The Moon

Workshops in Farnborough,Godalming, Guildford, Hindhead and Walton, 01428 751656 info@themaninthemoon.co.uk The Man in the Moon Children deserve the chance to shine and The Man In The Moon helps them do just that. Established in 1990, they pride themselves on being dramatically different.

Their exciting, inclusive and stimulating drama workshops help children make new friends, work as part of a team, build social skills, develop verbal skills and improve concentration. It’s an exciting way to stretch the imagination, gain confidence and help children realise their true potential.

Pauline Quirke Academy

St Catherines Prep School, Bramley, GU5 Contact Tania Whatley 07767690777 Further details on pqacademy.com Come and learn TV Acting and Filming, Comedy and Drama and Musical Theatre. All teachers are experienced, have worked professionally and been seen on TV or stage and would like to pass on their knowledge to your children. All teachers are CRB checked. Classes run on Saturdays from 10am-1pm.

Book your free trial for the Autumn term now!

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Dan ce & Per formin g Arts Con Cranleigh Arts Centre 01483 278000 Street dance for 5-7yrs.

Cranleigh Young People’s Theatre Cranleigh 0777233 4104

Dancing Shoes

Ottershaw 01932 342069

De Meric School of Dance

Farnham 01252 645354 / 01483 813348 The school runs classes in the Cecchetti method of Classical Ballet, ISTD Modern and Tap, Street Jazz and also classes in Adult Tap and Ballet. Childrens classes are offered for children from 2 ½ up to student level.

Diddi Dance

Woking, West Byfleet, Guildford NEW CLASSES in Farnborough, Frimley Green, Mychett & Lightwater in Sept Call Alysia on 01483 474706 or 07811 346482 www.diddidance.com alysia.welch@diddidance.com Netmums Winner - Best pre-school activity in Surrey!! Diddi Dance encourage endless enthusiasm and energy in an action packed, full of fun 45 minute dance class. Using dancing games and exercises, bells, hoops and dance ribbons to funky songs, little ones not only improve their rhythm and co-ordination but also social and gross motor skills. Ideal for boys and girls aged 2-4 years. Free trial!

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Guildford Theatre School Gymboree West Byfleet

West Byfleet 01932 353 313 westbyfleet@gymboree-uk.com Please see main listing for Gymboree on page 16.

Harmony Dance and Drama

Ockham, Ripley, W Horsley, Send 01483 222041

Diddi Dance

Perform

Farnham, Mayford, Guildford, Woking, Dorking, Esher, Fleet, Virginia Water, Weybridge, 0845 400 1280 www.perform.org.uk Perform run fun-packed drama, dance and singing workshops. This term children are invited to don their finest wizard robes, seize their magic wands and enter the Magician’s Chamber.

Perform’s unique workshops Perform will be full of thrills, spills and laughter as Perform focuses exclusively on Serious fun.

Any interested 4-8 year olds can attend a free trial.

In Woking, Guildford and Esher, Perform also run Perform Plus for 8-12 year olds offering your child the chance to learn performing arts skills that will be invaluable in their future life.

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Two or three hour dance sessions in: ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern and Free Hip Hop Musical Theatre classes aged 4-7 years and 7-15 years with experienced teachers and a professional children agency.

Private vocal coaching and LAMDA acting coaching available PPA Patrons: Bonnie Langford and Kerry Ellis Beautiful purpose built studios and singing tutorial rooms in the heart of Guildford town centre and links with the very successful PPA fulltime college. ‘PPA kids’ has a friendly, caring and professional environment with principals who attend weekly.

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DO IT. BE IT. LOVE IT! Enjoy our classes in comedy and drama, musical theatre and film & television.

Have a go at stage combat, clowning and even starring in your own music video!

“In 2007 I founded my Academy of Performing Arts to re-create for new generations of children the happy times I experienced at the drama school I attended as a child. Since that time, many children have attended PQA classes in Comedy & Drama, Film & Television and Musical Theatre. At PQA, they learn skills that are applicable not just to a career in performing arts but in everyday life too.

It builds confidence by the bucket load, creates bonds, teaches respect, and even how to listen.

At PQA, children from the age of 4 to 18 years old can learn these skills in a safe, fun environment.”

Pauline Quirke April 2012

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

THE NEW GENERATION OF WEEKEND DRAMA SCHOOLS FOR AGES 4 TO 18 If you contact a company in our listing - please let them know you saw their details in Families Surrey West - thank you.

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Clubs & Classes Dan ce & Per formin g Arts Continued

Theresa Hawkins School of Dance Fleet, Guildford 01483 301213 West End Centre Aldershot 01252 330040 Drama for 8-12s, 12-14s and 14-19 yrs.

Stagecoach Stagecoach Theatre Arts

PPA Saturday School PPA Saturday School

Ward Street Guildford, Rachel@ ppacademy.co.uk 01483 503373 A professional, yet fun, Performing Arts and Dance school in the heart of Guildford. PPA Saturday school is run by PPA college principals Rachel and Louise. Children can attend 2 or 3 hour sessions in ballet, tap, modern and hip hop as well as separate musical theatre classes. For those children who want to take it a little more seriously PPA Saturday school also offer one to one classes in vocal coaching and LAMDA drama exams.

The Rosina Wenham School of Dance (under the direction of The Susan Handy School of Dancing)

Pyrford and Sythwood 07515 270432 / 01753 542672 www.susanhandydance.co.uk office@ susanhandydance.co.uk The school provides classes in Ballet, Baby Ballet, Tap and Modern Jazz at studios based in Sythwood and Pyrford for children aged 2½ upwards. Pupils will be encouraged to take exams, enter London dance competitions and participate in shows at the school.

Pointy Toes

Farnborough, Guildford 01483 415724

Showshack

Farnham 0844 800 9482 Godalming 01252 319133 Guildford (Merrow) 01252 640 173 Guildford North (Worplesdon) 01737 216 794 Liphook & Petersfield 0845 055 6376 Woking 01483 235 216 Each school runs three hours of classes per week, split into three one-hour classes of dance, drama and singing, in small classes of no more than fifteen youngsters of a similar age.

The classes help children to grow in confidence, speak more clearly and become more self-aware - skills they learn for life. Classes, which are for 6-18 year olds, also help encourage creativity and stretch the imagination.

Early Stages classes for 4-6 year olds run for 1½ hours.

Summerscales Performing Arts Woking www.s-p-a.co.uk

Theatrebugs

Wednesday 3.45-4.45pm, Grayshott Social Club, Hindhead. Contact Hannah on 01483 882244, 07971 004134 hannahmason@theatrebugs.co.uk Fancy some term time dramatics for your child? Then a Theatrebugs After School Adventure Club is in order! Lots of fun, games, music, dancing and drama is squeezed into one action packed bugtastic hour.

They’ll have bucket loads of fun while you watch their confidence bloom!

Suitable for boys and girls aged 3½ -7 years. Autumn term theme ‘Weather & Seasons’ starts 19th September.

Contact Hannah to book your FREE trial class. Theatrebugs also run private after school clubs in schools.

The Y.E.M. Theatre School

Farnborough, Fleet 01252 511423.

The Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre

Classes in the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and Mill Studio, Guildford www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk youth@yvonne-arnaud.co.uk Contact: Catherine Tipple 01483 565191 The Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre is one of the The Yvonne Arnaud busiest and most Youth Theatre dynamic in the country. There are classes for all ages developed to help with stage technique, vocal skills, personal confidence, social interaction and, most importantly, fun! Along with 8 productions a year, a range of exciting, fun-filled, holiday drama workshops and other events, there is something for everyone.

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Mini Musketeers

Guildford, Dorking, Walton, Epsom, Twickenham 0795 0011 581

Football

To find a local football club visit www.thefa.com/findaclub.

Busylizzy Football Stoke Park, www.busylizzy.co.uk Please see main listing on page 8.

Little Kickers

Theatrebugs

Farnham 01252 792014

Spectrum Guildford 01483 443322 Spectrum offers Ballet (3-4yrs), Ballet & Tap (4-9yrs), Junior Street Dance (7-11yrs), Street Dance Xtra (12-16yrs) and Teen Dance Team (12-16yrs).

Spring School of Ballet

Pirbright (Near Guildford and Woking) 01276 709393 www.ssballet.co.uk admin@ssballet.co.uk A friendly school for children and adults offering Ballet, Tap and Modern classes. The Pre-Ballet classes for boys and girls are imaginative and creative, leading into RAD ballet classes from 4 years. The students regularly take part in their productions at a local theatre.

Adult ballet classes are popular, from beginners to advanced. Please try a free trial class!

Spring School of Ballet

Little Kickers Theatrekidz For Special Stars Ewell info@theatrekidz.co.uk Musical theatre group for children who have Down Syndrome.

theatremonkeys

Guildford, Godalming, Fernhurst, Merrow 01753 831902 Byfleet, Pyrford, Woking 01932 847439 Chobham, Lightwater 01276 600393 Farnham, Crondall, Fleet 01252 651329 A positive, fun-filled programme of football in a friendly, pressure-free environment for children from 18 months to 7 years, grouped according to age. The focus is on fun with informal yet professionally run classes.

The real goal is to use football as a fun forum to instill a little extra confidence, co-ordination, control and sense of camaraderie; which will stand them in very good stead for the future.

Haslemere 0845 388 9789 www.theatremonkeys.co.uk info@theatremonkeys.co.uk theatremonkeys is about having fun, gaining confidence, developing creativity and making new friends. It is a friendly, privately run theatre school offering classes in singing, theatre dance and acting for children aged 4-16 theatremonkeys years. They also offer coaching for L.A.M.D.A examinations and fantastic holiday workshops. They offer afterschool classes as well as a weekend school on Saturday mornings. Contact them for a FREE TRIAL today!

Saturday Morning Futsal

Woking alison.black@sports-xtra.com Sports Xtra provides children aged 3- 7 with this new exciting, skills based football game.

Socatots Guildford and Waverley

01372 451352 or 07771 646181 or bruce@socatots.com Working with children aged six months to 5 years, Socatots engages each child using specially designed equipment, from skittles, hoops and beanbags, to balance boards and specially designed balls of various weights and sizes. The Socatots main aim is to help encourage all aspects of mental and physical development using football as a medium. Every activity is intended to improve motor skills and be fun.

Socatots For Woking, Ripley, Byfleet, Send call 07789 598869.

Spectrum

Guildford 01483 443322 Football for ages 4-15 years.

Golf To find a golf club call 01483 755788 (for boys) or 01483 751622 (for girls).

Gymnas tics & Trampolining Byfleet Gym Club & Wendyhouse Pre-school Gym Club Byfleet and West Byfleet 01483 850846

Flair Gymnastics

Woking, Guildford 08450 346700

Gymnastics Factory

Pew Corner, Old Portsmouth Road, Guildford 01483 455060 info@gymnasticsfactory.co.uk www.gymnasticsfactory.co.uk Hang upside down, trampoline into foam and swing the trapeze – challenge and excite your children at Gymnastics Factory.

There are classes for all, from babies to adults. They offer a safe, friendly environment for children to learn and progress through their awards scheme. The gym is packed with colourful equipment to make gymnastics Gymnastics Factory fun for all. They love what they do and it shows. Call and let the fun begin!

Rushmoor Gymnastics Academy Aldershot 01252 320888

South Western Gymnastics Club Cranleigh, Midhurst 07813 118 996

Swallows Trampoline Club

The Edge, Woolmer Hill, Haslemere Contact Lynn Joyce 01420 478602 or info.swallowstc@gmail.com A recreational and competitive trampolining club for 4-16 year olds.

Woking Gymnastics Club Woking 01483 771426.

Clubs & Classes Hockey To find a local hockey club visit www.surreyhua.co.uk

Steve Bachelor Academy Cranleigh 01483 274763 Hockey and tennis coaching.

Hor se Riding To find a local riding stables please see www.FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk/riding

Ins trument & Sin gin g Lesson s All Star Choir

Guildford 0845 355 0589

Farnham Music and Drama

The Music Works The Music Works

Milford, www.themusicworks.co (just.co!) or call 01483 516060 The Music Works in Milford is enrolling new classes for DRUM, GUITAR, KEYBOARD and SINGING during September. The Yamaha classes are full musicianship courses and are a fun way to learn from beginner to grade 8, with a range of classes for 4 years old to adults in air-conditioned music studios, all equipped with latest Yamaha instruments. Open 3.30pm-8.30pm weekdays and 9am-1.30pm Saturdays.

Farnham 01252 727617 See main listing on page 10.

Thornbury Music

Haslemere Singing Studio

For a list of local music teachers visit www.musicteachers.co.uk

Haslemere 07974 948009 or amandaeobrien@googlemail.com www.haslemeresingingstudio.mfbiz.com Singing lessons for all ages & stages from experienced opera singer and voice teachers. A husband and wife team with lessons from £26. All styles catered for including music theatre and classical.

ABRSM/Trinity Exams prepared.

There are concert and performing opportunities for all pupils. Teachers are fully CRB checked.

Haslemere Singing Studio

Wonersh 01483 892540.

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For Farnham, Crondall and Fleet call 01252 651 329 For Chobham and Lightwater call 01276 600393 for details

For Woking, Pyrford and Byfleet call 01932 847439 info@littlekickers.co.uk

Where learning’s a ball

gymnastics fun* Explore* develop

Lan guages Busylizzy French Yoga Vita, Godalming, www.busylizzy.co.uk Please see main listing for Busylizzy on page 8 under Arts & Crafts.

El Club Espanol

soniamaskell19@hotmail.com Learn Spanish while having fun!!!

Schools, nurseries and private.

Language Learners

www.language-learners.com 07968 589263 French and German tuition.

www.gymnasticsfactory.co.uk

Book a free trial TODAY - 01483 455060

Le Club Francais

Guildford, Cranleigh, Dorking, Send Leatherhead, Bookham, 01483 829736.

French for 4-11 yr olds.

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Clubs & Classes

Pil Sung Do

Haslemere Karate Club environment for children to learn karate. Karate is great for selfconfidence, fitness, discipline and focus. Children can start from 6 years old and they can progress at their own pace. The clubs run throughout the year and the first lesson is free – so give it a try! See website for more information: www. premierkaratedowadokai.com

Heiwa Karate Club

Compton Village Hall, Compton, Guildford Contact Julie Mayes on 07545 435 190 www.heiwashotokankarateclub.co.uk Heiwa Karate Club runs children’s karate classes every Thursday afternoon from 4pm at Compton Village Hall. Julie is a 2nd Dan Black belt who works with children of all ages and abilities from 4-12 years. Karate gives children selfconfidence, courtesy, stressrelief, respect, self-discipline, leadership and concentration skills, which all benefit their academic achievements. Your first lesson is FREE, so why not give Julie a call or take a look at their website: www. heiwashotokankarateclub.co.uk

Heiwa Karate Club

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Martial Arts

Leon Le Mouton

Budokan Judo Club

Haslemere 01428 644164 French classes for toddlers.

Ma Petite Ecole

Horsley, Weybridge, Esher, Hinchley Wood, Surbiton, New Malden celinematthews@ntlworld.com 079580 555 17 or 0208 224 5672 Facebook: French School Ma Petite Ecole Celine is a native French Teacher and she will inspire your child in a fun, creative and friendly environment.

She has 19 years experience, is very enthusiastic and has structured these lessons with the emphasis on learning through play, musical games, songs, dance, cooking, and craft. A fantastic introduction to French. Open Monday to Saturday. From 2 yrs of age to adults.

Ma Petite Ecole

Frimley Green 01252 673421

The Guildford Academy of Martial Arts

Guildford 01483 568455 www.guildfordmartialarts.com Guildford Martial Arts is a professional Martial Arts school in the centre of Guildford. They offer fun and energetic Martial Arts classes for kids, covering essential needs of each age group. Lil Dragons (4-6 years) and Kids Zone (7-9 years) are two of the most popular children’s programmes with an ideal mix of Martial Arts and Life Skills, incorporating games, activities, discipline and fitness. They also run classes for older kids and adults.

Godalming Karate Club 01252 723642

Haslemere Karate club

Spanish with Emma

01483 486121 Fun tuition for under 5s.

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Haslemere & Godalming Lorna Lawson lorna.lawson@yahoo.com 07810 622093 Haslemere and Godalming Wadokai Karate Clubs provide a safe, friendly

Learn TKD Alton, Ash, 0800 7710315

MZM Martial Arts

Ottershaw, Woking, Chobham 07939 208909

Pyrford Judo Club 01932 842259

Tokon Shotokan Karate Academy Ash janagee33@yahoo.com Karate for 7+. First lesson free.

Tora-Kai School Of Judo

Guildford, Cobham, Dorking, Walton 01932 227 655

Phoenix TKD

Guildford 08456 585566

Pil Sung Do Martial Arts International

Classes: Frimley, Camberley, Woking, West Byfleet and Haslemere Call now on 0800 756 6316 or email enquiries@pilsungdo.co.uk www.selfdefencesurrey.co.uk Pil Sung Do is a modern Martial Art aimed at the whole family, which teaches confidence, self defence, fitness and it’s fun! Completely safe to learn, Pil Sung Do’s system is founded on the principles that its self-

defence techniques generate power, are practical and easy to learn, while enhancing your health, fitness and flexibility to promote striking results.

Call for your FREE Starter class!

Spectrum Guildford 01483 443322 Various martial arts clubs run at Guildford Spectrum.

Music, Movement & Development for babies and pre-schoolers

Activ Tots

Pyrford 01483 769699 or Ellie@activkids.co.uk For children aged 2-4 years, your child will explore a mixture of active games, sports skills and fun play. Free trial.

Act One Adventures

Godalming, Guildford & Woking 07956 182 488 joanne@actoneadventures.co.uk www.actoneadventures.co.uk Go on a different adventure each week with stories, drama, active games, dance, imaginative play and lots of colourful props.

Act One Adventures Engaging your child actively and imaginatively whilst having great fun so that they learn new skills without even realising it. Act One Adventures was voted a winner in The Netmums Pre School Class poll and have been described as “truly unique”.

Baby Sensory Haslemere & Hindhead 07786 033701 Guildford 07582 209 088 Woking 07943 498561 Frimley Green & Church Crookham 07810 458657.

Busylizzy

G Live Guildford and Yoga Vita Godalming www.busylizzy.co.uk Pipsqueaks Music and Drama, Little Pips and Squeakers Music, Mini Movers and Little Yogis. Please see main listing on page 8 under Arts & Crafts.

Diddi Dance

Woking, West Byfleet, Guildford, Mychett, Farnborough, Frimley Green, & Lightwater Call Alysia on 01483 474706 Please see main listing on page 10.

Dynamic Tots

Classes in: Guildford, Worplesdon, Bisley, Byfleet, Woking, Pyrford, Weybridge.

Please Contact: Lauren on 07753985314, Please see main listing on page 10.

Farnham Music and Drama Farnham 01252 727617 See main listing on page 10.

Clubs & Classes Music with Mummy Guildford

A fun introduction to music for the under 5’s Small friendly classes that encourage listening skills, language development and early social skills.

Classes in Haslemere for babies, toddlers & preschoolers.

Contact Ali for a FREE trial session!

07867 558807 ajar.wynne001@btinternet.com www.kindermusikwithali.co.uk

Or try Jolly Babies for 0-1 year olds Contact Rachael on 01276 489470 rachael@musicwithmummyguildford.co.uk www.musicwithmummyguildford.co.uk

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

The perfect combination of fun, stimulation and learning for children from 12 months to five years.

Classes in Haslemere for babies, toddlers & preschoolers.

Contact Ali for a FREE trial session!

07867 558807 ajar.wynne001@btinternet.com www.kindermusikwithali.co.uk

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Contact Kirsty on 07786 279 863 www.talkingtots.info Classes in Alton, Farnham13:16 & Fleet Page 1 87x60_annette:Layout 9 1/6/12

Fun classes that help children to communicate with confidence

Size B For classes of pure MADness, join MAD Academy Classes in Woking, Byfleet, Addlestone and The perfect surrounding areas combination of fun, and Call Annette on 01252stimulation 517670 or email: learning for children annette.joyce@madacademy.com from 12 months to five years.

Birthday Parties Too!

madacademy.com Classes in Alton, Farnham & Fleet Music And Dance and a whole lot of fun!

Contact Kirsty on 07786 279 863 www.talkingtots.info

Music classes for babies and young children! ®

time of music Nur turing a life

To book your complimentary class in Byfleet, Goldsworth Park, Horsell, Ottershaw, Pryford and Woking, please call Alice on 01932 429240 or Email woking@monkeymusic.co.uk

monkeymusic.com

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

Rock ‘n’ roll - from 3 months Heigh ho – from 12 months Jiggety jig – 2 & 3 year olds Ding dong – 3 & 4 year olds Winner of the Best National Pre School Activity Award.

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Clubs & Classes Music, Movement & Development for babies and pre-schoolers continued Gymboree West Byfleet

West Byfleet, 01932 353 313 westbyfleet@gymboree-uk.com Gymboree provides a creative atmosphere which enables children to learn in a fun and social environment.

There is a wide range of classes each specifically designed to focus on your child’s developmental needs from 0-5 years. Baby Sensory for newborns, Play & Learn for some gym fun! Music from around the world (6 months -5 years) Amazing Art classes (18 months-5 years). Book your FREE trial today!

Little Green Frogs

Mothers & Toddlers Dance Class

MAD Academy

MusicLand Music School

Godalming, Liphook jacqui@littlegreenfrogs.co.uk West Byfleet, Byfleet, Addlestone, Woking Call Annette on 01252 517670 or see www.madacademy.com MAD Academy are music and movement specialists running classes and birthday parties for babies, toddlers and preschool children. All classes are led by Annette, a fully qualified music and performing arts teacher. All classes are age appropriate and have been carefully choreographed to develop early co-ordination, balance and muscle control. MAD Academy also uses music and movement to support early speech development, numeracy, shapes and colours and to encourage children’s creativity and imagination.

MAD Academy

Fernhurst, Call Angela Cantan on 01428 652360, haparts@aol.com

Godalming & Guildford gail@musicland.org.uk 01252 313425

Music with Mummy (or with Daddy or Granny or someone else special)

Jacobs Well Thursday 9.45am, St Johns Stoke Friday 10.30am and Jolly Babies at 11.15am (Both in Guildford) 01276 489470 rachael@ musicwithmummyguildford.co.uk www.musicwithmummyguildford.co.uk If you’re looking for a music group that’s not only fun, lively and exiting for your preschoolers but educational as well then Music with Mummy is for you. The classes are very relaxed and friendly and help children to gain social skills, language skills, confidence and a sense of rhythm through the songs, instruments, games and engaging props which are all designed around a different theme every half term.

Music with Mummy

Gymboree West Byfleet Kindermusik with Ali

Classes held in Haslemere at the St John Ambulance Hall Kindermusikwithali.co.uk 07867 558807 Kindermusik invites young children to discover an engaging musical world while building confidence, self-control and communication skills using multisensory activities. Classes include instrument exploration, action songs, listening activities, movement and dance using a wide variety of music from different cultures. Kindermusik has small structured classes for 0-7 years, where every child can learn at their own pace using quality materials.

Kindermusik with Ali Little Surrey Songbirds

Molly Moocow

Godalming, Milford, Haslemere, Cranleigh 01428 658858 www.mollymoocow.com Molly Moocow’s moosical sessions provide fun learning experiences for little people aged 4 months to 4 years using a combination of music & movement, action songs, rhymes & stories. Their unique programmes are grouped by age and physical ability with a themed curriculum tailored for each age group. Trial classes available.

They also offer exciting parties for 1st to 6th birthdays.

Molly Moocow

Monkey Music

Byfleet, Goldsworth Park, Horsell, Ottershaw, Pyrford and Woking 01932 429240 Monkey Music was voted ‘Best National Pre-Schooler Development Activity 2010’ by parents across the UK! Monkey Music introduces music to very young children (3 months – 4 years) in a fun way they can understand and enjoy, with specialist teachers who encourage social and musical skills within a fun, stimulating and friendly environment. Come and join the Fun!

Millmead Centre, central Guildford (free parking) Contact Ruth 01483 283282 or ruth@littlesongbirds.com.

Little Songbirds is a friendly, relaxed class providing a winning combination of counting, tickling and action songs, peek-a-boos, knee rides and dancealongs. There is a good variety of old and new songs to dance, sing and play along to, with some lovely props, puppets and instruments bringing the class to life. Carefully devised Monkey Music programmes nurture musicality whilst promoting physical and social skills, language and numeracy. Suitable for ages 3 months up to 4 years.

Various payment options including Pay-As-You-Go (no joining fee). FREE trial session.

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Zebedee’s Music your nearest centre for more details and come and join the fun!

Netball To find a local netball club visit www.surreynetball.co.uk, click Junior Netball, then Junior Clubs/Leagues.

Rugby To find a local rugby club visit www.rfu.com and click on Taking Part.

Little Rugby

Chobham 01276 600393 Children from 2 - 5 years (grouped by age) are introduced to the basics of the game and begin to develop skills which are built upon as their ability increases.

Using a rugby ball tailored to their size, elements of tag rugby are introduced and as they progress, real “Tag Rugby Belts” are used as the children begin to learn the fundamental rules of Tag Rugby whilst exercising and having fun!

Rugbytots

Haslemere, Cranleigh, Dorking, Guildford, Yateley, Fleet, Farnham, Farnborough, Hook, Epsom, Hersham, 0845 3133242 Suzie Songtime www.rugbytots.co.uk Rugbytots is a Haslemere, Chiddingfold 01428 644318 specifically designed play programme Grayshott, Beacon Hill 01428 608422 using the multiple skills of Rugby Tots Rugby to create a fun and Talking Tots enjoyable environment Alton, Farnham and Fleet Call Kirsty on whilst developing basic 07786 279863 www.talkingtots.info core motor skills.

Award-winning Talking Tots Separated into three age Talking Tots groups (2-3½ yrs, 3½-5yrs classes provide and 5-7yrs), it comprises a wonderful the multiple skills used foundation for in rugby with a fun one to five year enthusiastic and energetic olds, helping play programme designed them to build to enhance your child’s some of life’s social and physical skills. most important skills such as Sports - Various sharing and Sportscoach Guildford taking turns, 01737 842710 listening and www.sportscoach.co.uk/guildford paying attention, expressive language Sportscoach provides 6-16 year olds and vocabulary building as well as social confidence. From the quietest of with the most exciting, educational and exhausting 3 hours of their week. It children to the liveliest chatterboxes, introduces youngsters to multi sports all little ones will benefit from the fun and team building games, harvesting games and exclusive activities. potential no matter how great or small, Zebedee’s Music and developing confidence, personal For Godalming, Wonersh and Cranleigh achievement and teamwork. Sports call Becky 01483 27 27 51 include archery and fencing through For Merrow and Woking call Amanda to football and netball covering 18 01483 72 24 34 different sports each year. Sportscoach At Zebedee’s Music there is so much Guildford runs on Saturday afternoons. for your little ones to do, anything They also run Early Sporties for 4-6 from being little soldiers with their year olds which run for one and a half drums, catching Mr Frog or even hours. Taster sessions available. making a band with their own band Sportscoach sacks! There’s so much you can do!

With holiday workshops and mummies and babies tea parties as well as their term time classes there’s something for everyone! Based in Surrey, there’s sure to be a class near by so contact

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Spectrum

Guildford 01483 443322 Tennis for ages 4-9 years.

Electric Theatre Story Telling Club

To find a local tennis club visit www.lta.org.uk

Guildford 01483 444789 For under 5s every Monday 11am.

Tenpin Bowling

Libraries

Many libraries run free Storytime and Rhymetime sessions for under 5s. For Surrey library information see www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries and for Hampshire see www3.hants.gov.uk/library.

Storytelling at The Lightbox

Woking 01483 737800 The Lightbox run Storytelling sessions for under 5s.

Swimming Baby Swimming

Guildford, Leatherhead, Walton, Epsom, Ashford 020 3176 5666

Dolphins Swim School

Farnham, Hindhead, Long Sutton 0844 854 6888

Easy 2 Swim

Hindhead 01428 606577

Farnborough Fins Farnborough, Frimley Green, Camberley 07939 655420

Otters Swim School West End, 07713 159160

Spectrum

Guildford 01483 443377 Bowling Club for ages 8-18.

Tuition

0845 644 5452 www.fleet-tutors.co.uk Fleet Tutors has over 30 years experience helping pupils of all ages and abilities reach their potential. Fleet has nearly 4,000 qualified local tutors throughout the UK who tutor in your own home. All academic subjects are available as well as music, drama and art. They have an excellent record helping students win scholarships and places at selective grammar and independent schools. A CRB-registered body, Fleet Tutors also provides Live Online Tutoring.

Kumon

Explore Learning

Camberley 01276 406868 Cobham 01932 500265 Farnham 01252 727673 Walton On Thames 01932 252033 Woking 01483 600903 Explore Learning offers inspiring tuition for 5-14 year olds, helping children fulfil their potential in maths, reading, writing and spelling. Children become members and attend once or twice a week, with every centre open 7 days a week. Explore tutors will select appropriate resources for your child so that he or she is challenged at exactly the right level. They also offer comprehensive 11+ and entrance exam courses. The beginning of a new academic year is an ideal time to seek extra support as many children fall behind in their studies over the holidays. This can leave a child feeling insecure in their ability, which can lead to a lack of confidence during September.

Spectrum

Kumon

Farnborough 01252 750 644 Guildford East 01483 859396 Guildford North 01372 378377 Haslemere 01428 642863 Pyrford 01932 402737 Woking 01483 726961 Kumon are one of the leading supplementary education providers in the UK, offering individualised maths and English study programmes for children of all ages and abilities.

Through Kumon study children are able to excel academically, develop their capacity for learning independently and boost their confidence in all areas of life. For more information and a Free Assessment, contact your local Instructor today.

Uniformed

Guildford 01483 443322 Swimming (for 6 months+) and diving lessons.

Water Babies

For details of uniformed organisations: Brownies, Scouts, St Johns Ambulance Badgers and Cadets, The Girls Brigade and The Boys Brigade please see www.FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk/ uniformed

Farnborough 01256844926 West Horsley, Bordon, Chessington, Woking, Dorking, Addlestone, Chertsey 01730 890 003.

Tennis JA Tennis Haslemere, Wrecclesham, Grayshott 0333 577 1540 JA Tennis offer term time tennis coaching for juniors and adults of all standards, from age 3. Holiday camps and private coaching also available.

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Schools & Education SUPPORTING YOUR LEFT HANDED CHILD 1 in 10 children are left handed, but many fail to get the support they need in the early years of their education. Experts say teachers aren’t given the proper training and schools don’t have the right resources. Sarah Butters is mum to a left handed daughter. She takes a look at some of the most common problems faced by left handers and some tips for helping them out.

MESSY HANDWRITING If you have a child who is left handed, chances are they haven’t been taught to write. Most are simply allowed to use their left hand. As the right handed parent of a left handed child I admit to having that same attitude. I now know that I was completely wrong.

Left handers push the pen across the page, whereas their right handed friends will pull. This can lead to smudging and untidy work which in turn leads to anxiety on the part of the child.

At an early stage a left handed child should be encouraged to master the correct handwriting position and paper placement to avoid problems as the writing assignments increase.

The paper should be rotated to 45 degrees with the hand and wrist below the writing. Any pen needs to be held in a strong 3 point grip. In Early Years this can be supported with a triangular bodied pencil or a moulded grip around a regular pencil. If your child can get into good habits from the start of their school life, they will avoid problems when they graduate to a fountain pen and longer writing assignments.

HOOK GRIP Some left handers use a hooked grip to avoid the problem of smudging, and angle the pen in the same way a right hander would. This causes more problems than it solves. The hook grip becomes more uncomfortable the more you write. It leads to an overtight grip and aching hands which in turn lead to messy handwriting. The wrist should always be below the writing line. If your child is developing a hook grip, consider introducing a sloped surface to resolve the problem.

ELBOW COLLISION At some point your child will have to share a desk and if they’re left handed this can be a problem.

“I always end up banging elbows” explains my 9 year old daughter. “That makes my writing messy.”

You child should always be placed at the left hand side of a shared desk or next to another left hander. This gives them plenty of space to get their paper positioned correctly and avoid knocking elbows with a right handed neighbour.

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By Sarah Butters

MIRROR WRITING I remember being hugely concerned when I discovered that my daughter had completed a Reception assignment using mirror writing. She had begun her words on the right hand side of the page and written from right to left. It’s common in left handed children and when you think about it, it makes sense. If they are sat next to a right hander, they are simply mirroring their work. Encourage them to start on the left hand side of the page by placing a coloured star in the margin as a reminder.

COMPUTERS Most ICT rooms are set up with the computer mice on the right hand side of the keyboard.

This gives left handed children an automatic disadvantage because they either need to move the mouse or attempt or use their right hand.

Don’t presume the teacher knows your child is left handed. Be sure to let all the staff involved with your child know they’re a left hander and will need a different workstation set up.

THE ‘RIGHT’ EQUIPMENT Many left handed children learn the basics with the wrong equipment. Give a left handed child some right handed scissors and they’ll find the blade is upside down and so they can’t see the line they are cutting. It means the child has less control and thinks of themselves as messy. This can be a real problem in the Early Years. Check your school has left handed scissors to offer your child.

Ambidextrous scissors don’t exist – trust me!

As they progress to writing, shiny barreled pens are to be avoided. Make sure whatever pen you choose has a good grip so it’s easy to hold even when hands get hot and tired. Left handed fountain pens are available from www.anythingleft-handed.co.uk. They’re worth the investment for older children as they have an angled nib.

LACK OF UNDERSTANDING As a right hander, I never appreciated the challenges faced by my daughter. Until she mastered left handed writing, she was labeled untidy in her written work and lost enthusiasm for putting pen to paper. It wasn’t until I began researching this piece that I realise how much of her attitude is linked to the hand she writes with.

The bad news is she’s had a more challenging time than her right handed pals. The good news is she’s in good company. Barack Obama, Leonardo Da Vinci and Bill Gates are all lefties.

Now that’s not a bad club to be in!

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Keith Milsom campaigns for better support of left handed children in our schools and offers some advice about what to expect from your child’s school.

“Despite decades of campaigning and a string of promises from government ministers and teacher training authorities, there is still virtually no guidance provided to teachers on helping lefthanded children and no process for identifiying left-handers in schools.

Make sure you talk to your child’s teacher to make sure they know that he/she is left-handed and may need assistance and advice. Ask your child’s teacher to talk YOU through the support they’re going to give it so you can be sure they really understand. If you’re concerned, refer them to the teacher guidance sheets available from www. anythingleft-handed.co.uk. The school should have left-handed scissors available and pens that will help left-handers write in the correct style.

If children are left to their own devices it is very unlikely they will find writing and cutting out easy.

Apart from the practical difficulties this can mean they are working more slowly than the rest of the class and lose some of their confidence - especially if the teacher tells them off for “not doing it right”.

Lefthanders can end up underperforming at school and having difficulty with written exams as a result of a lack of informed guidance at an early stage. It’s important parents keep the pressure on schools to support their left handed children.”

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They’re a teacher’s best friend but a left handers worst nightmare. White boards and chalk boards are a great learning tool in the modern classroom - pupils can get rid of mistakes easily without using endless pieces of paper. However, if you’re left handed you can end up erasing as you write.

Good grip and placement of the board gives left handers half a chance. However if your child isn’t completing white board work quickly or neatly enough, it may not be their fault.

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Schools & Education Give your child a head start at school with online teaching resources Searching for additional resources that can be used at home to support your child’s school learning can be a daunting task as there are so many questions to cover: What teaching system should I be using? How much should I pay for resources? How long should we be spending working at home? How much support and guidance should I be giving my child?

One of the resources currently available in the market place is Reading Eggs. The Reading Eggs program is all online and can be used on a computer, laptop and most tablets (with an iPad it can be accessed through the free educational app Rover due to flash compatibility) making it instantly attractive to children.

The program has been designed for 3-7 year olds but is also suitable for older children who are struggling with reading. There are currently 120 reading lessons which take children who have little or no reading experience right the way through to them reading books confidently. In addition

to the reading lessons there are also a series of spelling lessons, an introduction to comprehension and grammar, a story factory where children can put together their own books, plus additional educational games and activities to keep children motivated. It uses a teaching system of phonics supporting what children are learning at school.

Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to develop your child’s confidence and independent study skills so they excel throughout the new term and beyond.

For older children who can already read there is the next level of the program, Reading Eggspress, which has been designed for 7-13 year olds. This program focuses on comprehension and grammar, writing and reading fluency and uses a highly engaging spinning island to draw and keep attention.

To unlock your child’s potential, contact your local Instructor for a Free Assessment:

Reading Eggs offers an obligation free trial for all new users. All free trials and subscriptions include access to both Reading Eggs and Reading Eggspress.

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Schools & Education Tips on Choosing an Independent School

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Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important early decisions you will have to make.

Here are a few things to think about and consider when making your choice.

Firstly, try and visit the school on a normal day as well as an open day, especially if the open day is on a Saturday and the children aren’t in class.

Do you want a single sex or a mixed school? Last year we featured this topic in our schools feature, to read both sides of the debate see www.familiessurreywest.co.uk/choosingaschool Look at the facilities, but remember that the teachers are the most important part of a school so make sure you see lessons in progress and ask about staff turnover - some movement is healthy, bringing fresh ideas: too much indicates dissatisfaction and can be disrupting.

Do you want a school that goes all the way through to GCSEs and A-Levels/International Baccalaureate, or would you like your child to go to a prep school that doesn’t have a senior school? If it does have a senior school, what percentage of children stay on?

If the school finishes at Year 6 or Year 8 then find out which schools the children go on to.

Where is the school located - remember to do the journey in the morning rush hour to see how long it takes when considering a school a bit further from home.

Does the school offer any bursaries or scholarships?

When you visit, look at the pupils in the final year or two, as these are the product of the school. If you are shown round by a pupil, ask them lots of questions as you will often get an honest answer - such as “what one thing could the school improve?” .

What extra curricular activities are offered and when - are they at lunchtime or after school?

If you are a working parent ask about wrap around care and how flexible this is, can you book into after school care the week or day before? Do they run a holiday camp in the school holidays and what hours does it run?

What is the communication like with parents, it’s important you know who to talk to if you have a problem or concern. Who is responsible for pastoral care?

What are the class sizes, are children streamed and at what age and in what subjects? At the top end of the school are they taught by subject specialists?

How do they treat/identify special needs children on both ends of the spectrum? Enquire about the extra help available for children who are above or below average in a particular subject.

Has the ‘Jamie Oliver effect’ reached the lunch menu? Look for a sample if you can, and ask the current pupils what they think of the school food.

Does the school have an active PTA, and what sort of social activities does it organise?

Listen to the Head’s address if there is one and talk to him or her too. A good school will have an inspiring, enthusiastic and committed headteacher, supported by a loyal and united management team - and it will show.

Don’t be shy of asking lots of questions and trust your instincts as you know your child better than anyone else.

Remember to visit schools early, as some can get booked up and once you have chosen the best school for your child, you want to make sure you get a place! ®

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Dyslexia

By Berry Baker, Moon Hall College and Bury’s Court School

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ne in ten people are dyslexic to some degree, research suggests. Despite being bright and articulate they struggle with reading and spelling and can be disorganised.

Dyslexia runs in families, although not everyone in a family will inherit the gene responsible and be dyslexic. Parents who are dyslexic can often recognise it in their children at an early age.

The most effective method for teaching all children how to decode words that they have not seen before is a carefully structured phonic system. The current change to using phonics in schools should enable a majority of children to read fluently. However, a non-dyslexic child might remember a word after seeing it a maximum of fifty times, but a severely dyslexic child, who cannot hold a picture of a word in visual memory, might need to decode a word over a thousand times before he or she can recognise it without sounding it out. This is why dyslexic children fall behind the rest of the class and need early help by a dyslexia specialist to enable them to reach their full potential.

No two dyslexic people are alike in their difficulties, but spelling is almost always harder for dyslexics to master than reading. In order to spell we need to have a picture of the word in our head. People who

have a very poor visual memory cannot do so. They are the classic word blind dyslexics.

Because many dyslexic children have poor working memories and need longer to process what they read, they can find it very difficult to work as quickly as their friends in class.

They work well in small groups with teachers who use multisensory methods with lots of revision done in interesting ways.

There are advantages to dyslexia.

People who are dyslexic often have a highly developed right brain that makes them very good at three dimensional thinking. Many gifted artists, architects, engineers, musicians and entrepreneurs have been dyslexic.

Fortunately there is much more help available for dyslexic children and adults nowadays. With the right support dyslexic people can find their talents and lead highly successful lives despite their ‘hidden handicap’.

Mrs Berry Baker is the Principal of Moon Hall Schools Educational Trust. The Trust runs Moon Hall School in Holmbury St Mary, a specialist school for dyslexic children aged 7 to 11, and Moon Hall College and Burys Court School in Reigate, which provide specialist education for dyslexic pupils from Nursery up to GCSE.

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Thursday 13th September | Tuesday 2nd October | Tuesday 20th November

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We look forward to welcoming you to school!

Get in touch at Guildford-Admissions@church-schools.com or call us on 01483 543 853 www.guildfordhigh.surrey.sch.uk

ST HILARY’S SCHOOL

IAPS Preparatory Day School & Nursery Boys 2-7, Girls 2-11

EXPLORE • ENCOURAGE • EDUCATE

www.sthilarysschool.com OPEN DAYS

Tuesday 18th September • 10.30am-12pm Saturday 13th October • 10am-12.30pm Thursday 15th November • 10.30am-12pm registrar@sthilarysschool.com T: 01483 416551 Holloway Hill, Godalming Surrey GU7 1RZ

Barfield St Ives School; their future starts here!

Open Mornings We look forward to seeing you.

Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2ES t. 01428 643734 www.stiveshaslemere.com

Friday 12th & Saturday 13th October 9.30am - 12.30pm Pre-prep & prep for girls 4-11 yrs.

Co-ed nursery from 2 yrs.

Education awards and bursaries.

Daily school transport.

In federation with Haslemere Preparatory School for Boys.

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Schools & Education INDE PE NDENT SC HOOL OPEN DAYS Please contact the school to see if you need to register in advance for their open day

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School

Open Day Date

Aldro School, Shackleford 01483 409020

Sat 29 Sept 11am-12.30pm Boys 7-13 years.

Amesbury School, Hindhead 01428 604322 l.wright@amesburyschool.co.uk

Thurs 18 Oct 10am-12noon Stay & Play Nursery Morning : Wed 7 Nov 9.30-11.30am Mixed 3-13 years.

Barfield School, Runfold, Farnham 01252 782271

Sat 22 Sept 9.30-11.30am.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Barrow Hills, Witley 01428 683639

Thurs 11 Oct, Mon 15 Oct 10am-12noon.

Mixed 3-13 years.

Belmont Preparatory School Holmbury St Mary 01306 730852

Sat 29 Sept with tours at 9.30 and 10.30am. Mixed 2-13 years.

Coworth Flexlands School, Chobham 01276 855707

Wed 24 Oct 9.30-11am.

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

Cranleigh Prep School, Cranleigh 01483 542051

The Royal School, Haslemere/Hindhead 01428 603052 admissions@royal-school.org Girls 6 wks-18yrs, Boys 6 wks-5yrs (2013: 11yrs +)

6th Form Information Evening – Thurs 20 Sept Boys’ Senior School: Tues 9 Oct Girls’ Senior School: Sat 13 Oct

Rydes Hill School, Guildford 01483 563160

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

St Andrews School, Horsell 01483 760943

Sat 29 Sept 10am-12noon.

Mixed 3-13 years.

St Catherine’s School, Bramley 01483 899665

Prep School: Mon 17 Sept, Thurs 11 Oct, Mon 12 Nov 9.30am.

Girls 4-18 years.

St Edmund’s School, Hindhead 01428 609875

Sat 13 Oct 10am-12noon Mixed 2-16 years.

St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551 Boys 2 ½-7 years, Girls 2 ½-11 years.

Tues 18 Sept, 10.30am-12noon, Sat 13 Oct, 10am-12.30pm, Thurs 15 Nov 10.30am-12noon.

Sat 15 Sept, Sat 13 Oct 10-12noon (last tours 11.30am), Mixed 7-13 years.

St Ives School, Haslemere 01428 643734

Fri 12 Oct, Sat 13 Oct 9.30am-12.30pm Girls 2-11 years, Boys 2-4 years.

Cranmore School, West Horsley 01483 280340

Fri 21 Sept, Sat 22 Sept 9.30am-12noon.

Boys 2 ½-13 years, Girls 2 ½-4 years.

St Nicholas’ School, Fleet 01252 850121

Sat 10 Nov 10am-1pm.

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

Duke of Kent School, Ewhurst 01483 277313

Sat 6 Oct 9.30am-12noon.

Mixed 3-16 years.

St Teresa’s School, Effingham 01372 452 037

Sat 6 Oct 10am-12.30pm (Head speaks at 10.15am) Girls 2-18 years.

Edgeborough, Frensham 01252 792495

Sat 13 Oct 9.30am-11.30am.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Farlington School, Horsham 01403 254967

Sat 22 Sept 10am, Thurs 8 Nov 9.15am Boys 3-4 years, Girls 3-18 years.

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

Jnr School: Wed 19 Sept, Wed 17 Oct, Tues 6 Nov 9.30-11am.

Snr School: Wed 12 Sept, Tues 25 Sept, Mon 1 Oct, Fri 12 Oct, Fri 9 Nov 9.30-11am.

Frensham Heights, Rowledge 01252 792561

Please contact the school.

Mixed 3-18 years.

Glenesk School, E Horsley 01483 282329

Thurs 18 Oct 10am.

Mixed 2-7 years.

Greenfield School, Woking 01483 772525

Fri 28 Sept, Sat 29 Sept 10am-12noon. Mixed 3-11 years.

Guildford High School, Guildford 01483 543853

Jnr School: Thurs 13 Sept, Tues 2 Oct, Tues 20 Nov 10am Snr School: Wed 12 Sept, Wed 26 Sept, Tues 9 Oct, Thurs 18 Oct, Wed 14 Oct, Thurs 6 Dec 10am.

Girls 4-18 years.

Halstead Prep School, Woking 01483 772682

Thurs 11 Oct 9.15am-10.30am, Sat 10 Nov 10am-12 noon.

Girls 3-11 years.

Haslemere Prep School, Haslemere 01428 642350

Fri 12 Oct, Sat 13 Oct 9.30-12noon.

Boys 2-13 years, Girls 2-4 years.

Hoe Bridge School, Woking 01483 760018

Please contact the school.

Mixed 2 ½-13 years.

International School of London Woking 01483 750409

Please call the school.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Lanesborough School, Guildford 01483 880650

Sat 13 Oct 9.30-11.30am Boys 3-13 years.

Longacre School, Shamley Green 01483 893225

Sat 29 Sept 9.30am-12noon.

Mixed 2 ½-11 years.

Manor House School, Bookham 01372 457077

Sat 20 Oct 9.30-11am, starting with a welcome by the Head at 9.30am.

Girls 2-16 years.

Moon Hall School, Holmbury St Mary 01306 731464

Sat 29 Sept Specialist school for dyslexic children aged 7-11 years.

Oakfield School, Pyrford 01932 342465

Please call the school.

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

Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick 01403 822391

Tues 25 and Sat 29 Sept 9.30am-12noon.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Ripley Court, Ripley 01483 225217

Please call the school.

Mixed 3-13 years.

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Academic Scholarships.

From Form III entry (aged 7 years).

Combined Academic and Sport Scholarships.

Closing date for applications 7th December 2012.

Open Day Saturday

Cranmore School Cranmore School Independent Preparatory School

29th September 9.30am-12noon

Independent Preparatory School for Boys (4 to 13 years) for Boys (4 to 13 years) Plus Stars Bright Stars Co-ed Bright Co-ed Nursery (2½+)Nursery (2½ +)

For further information regarding our scholarships please contact the

Registrar on 01483 893225 or email admissions@longacreschool.co.uk

‘Working with you to fulfil your son’s potential’

‘Working with you to fulfil your son’s potential’

‘‘unashamedly academic... amazing sports facilities...

Longacre School, Hullbrook Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey GU5 0NQ

| www.longacre.surrey.sch.uk

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music standards to Grade 8’ Good Schools’ Guide 2012

Open Mornings Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd September 2012 9.30am - 12 Noon 10.30am Meet the Headmaster Crèche facilities available

‘unashamedly academic … amazing sports facilities’ Mrs H Perry, Registrar

t: 01483 280340 e: admissions@cranmoreprep.co.uk www.cranmoreprep.co.uk Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey KT24 6AT

Cranmore School is one of Surrey’s leading independent prep schools offering an unrivalled all-round education that allows

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Schools & Education Independent Schools Round Up Aldro School ‘Bringing out the best in boys’

Manor House School - Success without pressure

Nestled in the village of Shackleford, Godalming, Aldro is a day and boarding prep school where boys aged 7-13 enjoy an outstanding all-round education. The school is set in a wonderful, unspoilt rural location that is, in many ways, a haven for children. The boys have the freedom and space to keep hold of their precious childhood and, combined with high academic standards, are meticulously prepared for the next stage of their lives.

From Nursery to GCSE, girls at Manor House are treated as individuals and their needs supported in order for them to flourish. Small class sizes enable girls to be offered differentiated work, allowing them to achieve their best. A range of activities in music, sport, art and drama also gives the girls the opportunity to shine in different spheres.

Academic life has to be at the core of a successful school and Aldro has an outstanding record of success over the past ten years with many scholarships won to senior schools. Boys develop the ability to take the initiative with their work – whether boarders or dayboys they complete their prep at school and this is an invaluable study skill for the future.

Bringing out the best in your son is Aldro’s goal, it is the reason we are here, to prepare boys for the rest of their lives.

Contact Mrs Spall on 01483 409020 or email hmsec@aldro.org to attend the Open Morning, or to arrange an individual appointment with the Headmaster.

St Ives School Choosing the right education for your child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.

Happy children make the best learners and at St Ives we aim to foster a love of learning, nurture curiosity and help girls see the world from a wider perspective.

St Ives is a truly independent, non-selective preparatory school and prides itself on the broad range of senior schools it feeds locally and beyond.

Senior school scholarships are often awarded to girls at St Ives and this year has been no exception with a record number of nine academic and nonacademic scholarships or educational awards for senior schools in Guildford and the local area.

Small class sizes, specialist teachers, including dedicated SENCO support, ensure that every child is able to reach their full potential. Curriculum subjects are brought to life through outdoor learning and Forest School which is available to all children and is included in the timetable from nursery through to Year 3.

Before and after school care * Transport * Scholarships * Bursaries * Sibling Discounts.

St Ives School, Three Gates Lane, Haslemere 01428 643734

Contact the Admissions Secretary, Jane Clifford, to arrange a visit or book a place at the next Open Morning on Saturday 20th October.

Manor House School, Manor House Lane, Little Bookham, KT23 4EN www.manorhouseschool.org

Tormead Junior School Where learning is fun Tormead is an academically selective independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18. They value individuality, celebrate diversity and encourage girls to be themselves, whilst emphasising equally the value of tolerance, teamwork and collective responsibility. They are proud of their ethos of encouraging each pupil to develop her talents to the full.

The academic pace offers stimulus and challenge, but is combined with an excellent range of extracurricular activities enabling Tormead to offer a broad but balanced, stimulating and progressive education, all underpinned by an emphasis on the pastoral care of the pupils allowing them to carefully monitor the progress and welfare of every girl.

The most recent ISI report (May 2011) reported that the Early Years provision was outstanding and that the girls made excellent progress in all areas of the curriculum, particularly their social and emotional development. Tormead welcomes you to visit them at the next Open Day or call the Registrar, Cherry Scott on 01483 796040 for more information.

Glenesk School The Early Years are so important and at Glenesk they create a secure, stimulating and happy environment in which young children thrive.

Glenesk Nursery was awarded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2009/2010. Their experienced and friendly Nursery staff ensures that 2 year olds are gently introduced to school life with Dance, Music and Drama included in their timetable.

In Kindergarten they follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum with the addition of French. Once in full time school all core curriculum subjects are taught to a high standard, in small classes, by a dedicated team of qualified staff.

Pupils benefit from a varied Creative Arts and Sports programme including football, netball, gymnastics and swimming in their indoor heated pool, all taught by specialist staff. The school meals are 100% Organic and cooked on site. They offer an Early Morning Club and a range of after school activities. Life at Glenesk is fun so do visit the school!

Glenesk School, Ockham Road North, East Horsley.

01483 282329.

The Amesbury Experience

Edgeborough

Amesbury, a co-educational day school for children aged 2-13, is opening its doors on 18th October 10am-12pm. In the last Academic Year, Amesbury topped an already impressive record of arts and sports occasions with a series of dedicated events including a week-long Arts Festival (www. amesburyartsfestival.co.uk) and it’s very own Olympic Week. The school also celebrated its best ever set of Common Entrance results with all pupils successfully winning places to their first choice school. “We aim to find the right school for the right pupil, rather than ‘feed’ a particular school” states Nigel Taylor, Headmaster. This is reflected in the wide range of first class senior schools the pupils graduate to.

Edgeborough, with its 50 acres of mixed woodland and playing fields, offers a wonderful environment for children.

September heralds the start of Amesbury’s annual residential trips. Year groups are travelling to Snowdonia, Normandy, Shropshire and Ypres in Belgium. If you are interested in finding out what makes Amesbury different then contact Liz Wright on l.wright@amesburyschool.co.uk. Open Morning – 18th October 10am-12pm. Early Years “Stay & Play” – 7th November 9.30am – 11.30am.

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The key to everything is pastoral care: girls who are happy and secure in their environment will be relaxed in the classroom and achieve results consistently above expectation. In Summer 2011 64% of GCSE grades were A* or A and 12 out of 43 girls achieved all A* or A grades.

The school is distinctive in its setup and comprises: Nursery (2-4), Pre Prep (47), and Prep (7-13). The Nursery was awarded ‘Outstanding’ in its latest Ofsted Inspection and the children enjoy huge outdoor play spaces, outdoor classroom, French, Music, Ballet and Cookery. The Pre Prep, with its small class sizes, take advantage of the extensive sporting and academic facilities available to the whole school. It uses the highly successful Read Write Inc and Mind Lab programmes. There is a Breakfast Club and After School Club. Lessons include Science, Art, ICT, Design Technology, French and Music.

From Edgeborough, boys and girls go on to a wide range of top Independent Schools at 13+ via Common Entrance or Scholarship.

Weekly and flexible boarding is a popular option. If you would like to arrange a personal tour of the school please call 01252 792495 or visit the website www.edgeborough.co.uk

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A foundation for learning and life exploring minds

N OPEY DA 1pm

Junior School Open Mornings

Wednesday 19th September 9.30-11.00am Wednesday 17th October 9.30-11.00am Tuesday 6th November 9.30-11.00am

Senior School Open Mornings

Wednesday 12th September 9.30-11.30am Tuesday 25th September 9.30-11.30am Monday 1st October 9.30-11.30am Friday 12th October 9.30-11.30am Friday 9th November 9.30-11.30am

To register for an Open Day, please call 01483 796040 or email registrar@tormeadschool.org.uk

Independent Day School for Girls 4-18 years Bursaries and Scholarships are available at 11+ and 16+.

Tormead School, Cranley Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD Registered Charity No: 312057

www.tormeadschool.org.uk

10am-

• Girls from 3-16 years • Boys from 3-7 years • Small class sizes • High academic attainment

• Superb facilities • Rural site in extensive grounds • Bursaries & Scholarships available • School open from 8am - 6pm

St Nicholas’ School FLEET

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HAMPSHIRE

100% GCSE

st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk 01252 850121

registrar@st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk

St Nicholas’ School, Redfields House, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire GU52 ORF Reg. No 872200 Registered in England Regd. Charity number 307341

PASS RATE*

*In 2011, all students achieved 7 or more GCSEs including Maths, English and 2 or more sciences

Bringing out ‘‘ the best in boys’’

GCSE 64% A* – A 2011

manorhouseschool.org

Open Morning A day in the life of Aldro... come and see for yourself ALDRO OPEN MORNING Saturday 29 September • 11:00am–12:30pm If you would like to attend an Open Morning, to request a prospectus, or to arrange an individual tour, please contact Mrs Spall on 01483 409020 or email: hmsec@aldro.org Aldro, Lombard Street, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey GU8 6AS www.aldro.org

Come and look around the school, meet the staff and pupils and discover what makes us so unique.

Saturday 20th October 2012 | 9.30–11.00am Head’s welcome talk at 9.30am

Success without pressure A school for girls aged 2–16 Manor House School, Manor House Lane, Little Bookham, Surrey KT23 4EN

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Schools & Education Independent Schools Round Up St Nicholas’ School

A New Term Dawns at Barfield

St Nicholas’ is a highly successful and dynamic rural independent day school, educating girls from 3-16 years and boys from 3-7 years. Each pupil is valued as an individual and helped to achieve the highest possible standards in academic work, at the same time they are encouraged to participate in a varied aesthetic and physical education programme. The school is particularly proud of their consistently outstanding results and 2011 was no exception the pupils achieved 100% pass rate in GCSE in seven or more subjects. Based in beautiful rural Hampshire St Nicholas’ has first class facilities that all pupils of all ages can access, including a Performing Arts Centre, a modern Art and Textile Centre and a full sized Sports Hall, all are supported by up to date technology.

Children at Barfield School are enjoying the start of a new action packed school year. The Nursery, Prep and Pre-Prep School are set in 12 acres of beautiful grounds, one mile east of Farnham. The nursery, which takes children from two, is newly refurbished and has airy rooms which are light, uncluttered and conducive to learning.

Next Open Day Saturday 10 November 2012 10.00am – 1.00pm St Nicholas’ School, Redfields House, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 0RF 01252 850 121 headspa@st-nicholas.hants. sch.uk st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk

Barfield pupils receive quality academic teaching in an excellent pastoral setting.

With small class sizes, the staff know the children extremely well and are able to tailor an individual, rigourous, academic education to suit each child.

Scholarships are offered in Year 3 and Year 7 with awards of up to 50% to those with talents in academia, art, music and sport.

Barfield children are often outside: regularly attending forest schools and playing on ropes courses and adventures from Three Peaks. Sport is important at Barfield.

An indoor pool enables them to swim all year, right from age two.

The next open day is on Saturday 22nd September 2012.

Barfield School, Guildford Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1PB 01252 782271 admin@barfieldschool.com www.barfieldschool.com

Cranmore School

Halstead School

Cranmore School is one of Surrey’s leading independent prep schools and offers boys aged four - 13 years an unrivalled all-round education. Bright Stars at Cranmore is the school’s self-contained co-educational nursery (2½+) with boys going on into the main school.

Halstead School is an independent Nursery and Preparatory School for girls set in leafy grounds in Woking, Surrey. The friendly and positive atmosphere in the school lays the foundation for girls to develop confidently and happily in specialist facilities and lovely outdoor play areas.

Situated between Guildford and Leatherhead, Cranmore has a magnificent 25-acre site with outstanding facilities including music school, multiple pitches, tennis courts, swimming pool and adventure playground. Encouraging every child to reach their full potential, Cranmore works to bring out the best in every boy as the excellent academic, sporting and musical results will testify.

Boys move onto a range of senior schools and over 160 scholarships have been won in recent years. The school works towards an area of excellence for each boy and the wide range of extra-curricular activities from skiing to choirs, judo to orchestras supports this aim. As part of a broad education that best prepares them for the future, boys are encouraged to pursue music and drama in the purpose-built music facilities which include an auditorium.

The ISI inspection confirmed high adult to child ratios enable children to have good individual attention and children are happy, motivated and content to come into school right from the beginning. The inspection also confirmed that the school provides a high quality education and teaching is of a high quality. Just as important as the academic subjects is their emphasis on the performing and creative arts and sports; all taught by specialists. Life skills and environmental awareness are also nurtured.

Cranmore School, Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey KT24 6AT www.cranmoreprep.co.uk 01483 280340 admissions@cranmoreprep.co.uk

Guildford High Junior School Guildford High Junior School is a happy, purposeful place where learning is always fun and creative. Specialist teaching in subjects such as music, languages, art and science delivers a diverse and rich curriculum. Girls aged 4 to 11 benefit from superb dedicated facilities in the purpose built junior school and have natural progression to the senior school, which is located on the same site. Music, art and drama puts creativity at the heart of school life, while sport celebrates participation and enthusiasm alongside excellence. Exciting trips and educational visits open up a wealth of new experiences which foster confidence and a sense of independence.

Inspectors have described how “children’s imaginations soar as they remain engrossed and focussed in exciting and purposeful play” in a Reception class lesson. Come along to a visitors’ morning to see these exciting, stimulating lessons taking place and find out more about this outstanding junior school. Junior School visitors’ mornings are Thurs 13 Sept, Tues 2 Oct and Tues 20 Nov. Guildford High School London Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1SJ T: 01483 543 853 E: Guildford-Admissions@churchschools.com W: www.guildfordhigh.surrey.sch.uk

Breakfast Club, After School Care and a wide range of After School Activities are available to all girls. Baby and toddler sessions (Halstead Toddlers) are run during school holidays for all 0-3 year olds, boys and girls. Halstead School is a home with desks. www.halstead-school.org.uk 01483 772682

A Memorable 2012 School Year at St Hilary’s School, Godalming For St Hilary’s School, 2012 has been a year of celebrations, good-byes and welcomes. Huge congratulations go to the Year 6 girls for achieving an impressive twenty one scholarships to their first choice schools for September 2012.

The Olympic theme has been embraced with the Upper School pupils taking part in the World Record Breaking ‘Big Dance’ routine. Friday 1st June was a Royal red, white and blue day with all the staff and children dressed in patriotic colours in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee. There was a fond farewell to St Hilary’s retiring Head, Mrs Susan Bailes, under whose leadership the school has become one of the leading IAPS preparatory schools in the country both for its SATS results and the number of scholarships gained. September 2012 welcomes the arrival of the new Head, Mrs Jane Whittingham, previously Deputy Head Teacher of Rowan Preparatory School in Esher.

Please visit www.sthilarysschool.com for details on the September, October and November open mornings.

Email : registrar@sthilarysschool.com or T:01483 416551.

We took every care preparing these entries but sometimes events are cancelled or times changed. Please double check event with organiser to avoid disappointment.

Until 24 December Firing Earth Smithbrook Kilns, Cranleigh 01483 268 788 www.firingearth.co.uk Halloween and Christmas stock are now in at the Ceramic and Art Studio. Come and paint a seasonal piece - Halloween items are in until the end of October and Christmas items until 24 December. Booking advised. You can also buy a ceramic take away kit for fun at home or for a party!

THURS 6 - SUN 9 SEPT Heritage Open Days Heritage Open Days celebrate England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to places that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. For details see www.heritageopendays.org.uk

SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER Colourful Characters Elmbridge Museum Church St, Weybridge 01932 843573 2-4.30pm. From Henry V111 to John Lennon, Elmbridge has been home to many famous figures. You will be shown how to make a portrait head of one of the celebrated Elmbridge 100 using mixed media. Booking is not necessary, they operate a first come, first serve basis. Children must be with an adult. £1.50/child.

Suncatchers, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Make your own colourful suncatcher to take home. For ages 4+ with an adult. Drop in anytime from 1.304pm. You may need to wait if the Studio is full. Suggested donation £2.

SUNDAY 9 SEPTEMBER Mizens Railway Barrs Lane, Knaphill GU21 2JW Miniature train rides (for ages 1+) from 2-5pm.

Great Cockcrow Railway Hardwick Lane, Lyne KT16 0AD For ages 2+. Miniature railway rides 1.30-5pm (booking office closes 4.45pm). Gala day with visiting engines.

Donkey Day Out Rural Life Centre Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham 01252 795571 www.rural-life.org.uk Come along and meet the Donkey Breed Society with their gentle beasts of burden demonstrating how they have served mankind throughout history. Also Farnham Beekeepers’ Honey Show in the museum’s village hall. Included in admission.

Well Dressing Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 11am-3pm. Come and take part in making the well decoration. Please bring your own flowers if you

would like to use them. Followed by a procession from the Museum to the Well where there will be a short celebration. Procession leaves Museum 3.45pm. Free, donations requested. No booking needed.

TUESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737837 11-11.40am. Free, donations welcome. Stories and hands-on creative fun. Spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at Reception from 10.30am on the day.

FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER Maisie Goes to the Museum Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30-11.30am. For under 5s with an adult. No booking needed. Adult £1, child £2. Enjoy this story and see how Haslemere Museum differs from the museum Maisie visits.

SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER Sussex Weekend Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, W Sussex RH14 0EG 01403 700063 A great big celebration of Sussex for the whole family to enjoy! SEAMS (Stationary Engines), Sussex Crafts, Cheeses, Wines and good old country fun!

Pony Rides for Children Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford GU4 7RT 01483 222482 11am-4pm. Pony Magic aim to provide a magical experience with safe ponies and experienced handlers. 3-5 minute ride. Suitable for 2-11 year olds.

Admission + £2.50 per ride.

SAT 15 SEPT - SUN 6 JAN Fire and Light Show The Look Out Discovery Centre Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell 01344 354400 The show includes fantastic demonstrations to fire your imagination. Find out what a candle needs to keep burning, which creatures create their own light as well as the chance to marvel at the tornado of fire. Show times are at 11am, 12 noon, 2pm and 3.15pm. Shows run at weekends and Bracknell school holidays. For ages 4+. £1.85 plus admission.

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Public Open Afternoon Guildford Model Engineering Society Eastern end of Guildford’s Stoke Park, London Road Miniature railway rides for 80p. 2-5pm

place visit www.longbow-archers. com/havego. £15pp (not suitable for children under 5 years).

Great Cockcrow Railway Hardwick Lane, Lyne KT16 0AD For ages 2+. Miniature railway rides 1.30-5pm (booking office closes 4.45pm).

Fungi Trail Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 10am-4pm. Admission + 50p per trail.

Storytelling Events – Arabian Nights, Painshill Park Portsmouth Rd, Cobham 01932 868113 An enchanting story walk for all the family. Move through the follies to hear tales about Sinbad and Aladdin.

Included in admission. 2-3.30pm.

SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

Fork Festival and Pony Rides Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford GU4 7RT 01483 222482 11am-4pm. The Fork festival focuses on local and organic food and drink from a wide range of producers, and live music. Festival included in admission. Pony rides for ages 2-11. Admission + £2 per ride.

Maori Day of Dance Clandon Park West Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 11.30am-3.30pm. A celebration of Maori culture focused on Hinemihi, the Maori meeting house. Enjoy traditional performances throughout the afternoon. Included in admission.

Mizens Railway See listing on 9 September.

TUESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER Toddler’s Workshop - Clay Models, Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 10.30am-12pm. Free drop-in session for the under 5’s.

FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER Painting for Under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737837 11-11.45am. Dress for mess and enjoy some painting fun. Please pre-book. £3 per child, accompanying adult goes free.

SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER Bat Walk, Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 6.30pm-9pm. Enjoy a walk around the park at dusk and see how many of the nine bat species you can spot.

Bat detectors provided. Walking boots recommended. Adult £8 adults, child £4 includes a bowl of soup and a roll. Booking essential.

Sussex Weekend, Fishers Farm See entry on 15 September.

Falconry Day Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Road, Esher, KT10 9JG 01372 467806 See a wide variety of birds of prey including eagles, hawks, falcons and owls, get up close and learn more about these magnificent birds plus two flying displays during the day. Included in admission.

Fungus Foray, Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham, nr Dorking 01372 452048 11am-1pm. The Polesden Lacey estate is full of fabulous fungi so join the Rangers and see how many varieties you can uncover (not suitable for under 5s). Adult £8, child (under 12) £4. Booking essential.

Longbow Archers Event Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham, nr Dorking 01372 452048 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. The Fraternity of St George will show you how to shoot like the longbowmen of Agincourt with their 50 minute have-a-go sessions. To book your

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SAT 22 - FRI 28 SEPTEMBER

Mizens Railway Barrs Lane, Knaphill GU21 2JW Miniature train rides (for ages 1+) from 2-5pm with visiting locos.

Surrey County Ploughing Match & Country Fair, Loseley Park Guildford GU3 1HS 9am-5pm.

Attractions include The Waldburg Shires Heavy Horse Display Team, gun dogs, terrier racing, Huxley’s Falconry, Dog Training and more.

There will be a short aerobatic display (weather permitting), a hot air balloon display and parachute drop at the end of the day. For youngsters who love action, the show provides fantastic introductions to country pursuits, from Clay Shooting to 4x4 Handling, from Fly Fishing to Tractor Driving.

There’s also Punch & Judy plus plenty of crafts, food and shopping.

There is a real ale bar and food court. The ploughing takes place in Godalming, with a free shuttle bus service from Loseley Park. Adult £9, (£7.50 in advance), child(5-16) £5 (£4.50 in advance), family (2+2) £25 (£22 in advance).

Great Cockcrow Railway See listing on 16 September.

Reptile Awareness Day Painshill Park Portsmouth Rd, Cobham 01932 868113 Discover fascinating facts as you come face to face with live British reptiles and amphibians. Included in admission. 12-4pm.

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Mizens Railway See listing on 9 September.

Fungi Foray Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208936 1-3pm. Enjoy a fungi foray and an early autumn walk of around 1.5 miles.

These walks concentrate on fungi identification for beginners.

Adult £8, child £4.

Please pre-book.

Great Cockcrow Railway See listing on 16 September.

Fungus Foray, Polesden Lacey See listing on 16 September.

Paws in the Park Brooklands Community Park 10am start. Sponsored dog walk in aid of Woking Hospice. £5 per person, dogs to be sponsored!

Fun event with stalls, dog tombola and Best in Park competition.

For a registration form email gfundraising@wsbhospices.co.uk.

Have a go Archery Hatchlands Park Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737837.

11am-4pm. Normal admission + £1.50 for 4 arrows.

TUESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER Storytelling, The Lightbox See entry on 11 September.

FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER Three Little Pigs Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 1.30-2.30pm. For under 5s with an adult. No booking needed. Adult £1, child £2. Make puppets and/or houses to act out this popular story.

SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBER Forest Discovery Day Alice Holt Forest Holt Pound, Farnham GU10 4LS 01420 520212 11am-3.30pm. Following on from last years successful open day, all families are invited to discover Alice Holt Forest. From wood craft demonstrations, lucky dips and clue trails to wildlife displays and hands on activities like building a bird box, there will be plenty to choose from. There will be also be an amazing array of birds of prey with two fantastic flying displays with falcons performing breathtaking dives from hundreds of feet and hawks and eagles skimming the top of the audience. Please note some activities may make a small charge.

We took every care preparing these entries but sometimes events are cancelled or times changed. Please double check event with organiser to avoid disappointment.

SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Stick with Nature 10.30am-12pm. For 5-11yrs. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Please pre-book.

Make your own ephemeral artwork using natural materials capturing the work with photography.

The Big Draw - Artistic Nature Free, no need to book. Family dropin from 12.30-3pm. A chance for the whole family to explore their artistic nature using a range of materials.

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

Surrey Hills Wood Fair Birtley House, Bramley, GU5 0LB www.surreyhillswoodfair.co.uk 10am-5pm. Demonstrations of woodcraft, from chainsaw sculpting to willow-weaving, bug hunts, horse & cart rides, tree climbing and more. Learn how to make woodland jewellery and weave a hazel crown!

Adult £5, under 12s free.

SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER Frimley Lodge Railway Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Rd, Frimley Green Miniature trains run from 11am-5pm. Single ride £1.

Corn Dollies & Morris Men Shalford Mill Shalford, near Guildford 01483 561389 11am-4.30pm. Watch the Morris dancers under the luccom, and make corn dollies in the attic. Admission + £1 per child for activities.

Great Cockcrow Railway See listing on 16 September.

Surrey Hills Wood Fair See listing on 6 October.

Mizens Railway See listing on 9 September.

TUESDAY 9 OCTOBER Storytelling, The Lightbox See listing on 11 September.

FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER Lovely Leaves Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30-11.30am. For under 5s with

Experience Falconry will be at Alice Holt's Forestry Day

an adult. No booking needed. Adult £1, child £2. Turn some lovely leaves into colourful autumnal pictures.

SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER Build Your Own House!

Elmbridge Museum Church St, Weybridge 01932 843573 2-4.30pm. Construct your own scale-model of a building. Booking not necessary, they operate on a first come, first serve basis. Children must be with an adult. £1.50/child.

Octoberfest Milestones Museum Festival Site Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke RG22 6PG Lots of activities including an animal farm, pony rides, circus skills, storytelling, face painting, Punch & Judy, Make and Take workshops, Snowboarding Simulator, over 80 local beers and ciders, live music, stalls and more.

11am-11pm on Saturday, 11am-5pm on Sunday. Adult £8.50, child (5-15) £5, under 5s free, family £25.

SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER Oktober Fest, Mizens Railway 12-5pm. This family orientated event is based around a unique festival of vintage German fairground organs.

As well as the fair organs and steam train rides there is a vintage children’s fun fair, a bockwurst bar, beer tent, crafts and produce stalls.

Admission: Adult £2, child £1, family (2+3) £5. Normal train fairs apply.

Octoberfest Milestones Museum Festival Site See entry on 13 October.

Fungi Foray Winkworth Arboretum See listing on 23 September.

Great Cockcrow Railway See listing on 16 September.

Fungus Foray, Polesden Lacey See listing on 16 September.

Harvest Home, Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 11am-4pm, plus evening bonfire at 4pm. Admission + £2 for daytime children’s activities. (£1 for bonfire baked potatoes which need to be pre-booked). A variety of activities to welcome the harvest: you can make corn dollies, press your own apple juice and make apple pigs.

Music will also feature - bring your own instruments, or improvise and there will be Morris men!

FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER Painting for Under 5s The Lightbox See listing on 21 September.

SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER Decorate a Shoe!

Guildford Museum (The workshop is held at Salters, just around the corner from Guildford Museum). 11am-1pm and 2-4pm.

£2 per child. No booking needed.

For ages 5-11 with an adult. Have a go at decorating a variety of styles of shoes inspired by the theme of Cinderella - take home or leave to decorate the display in the Museum!

Toddler’s Workshop - Ghostly Capers, Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 10.30am-12pm. Free drop-in session for the under 5’s.

Interested in Fungi?

Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Family event from 10.30am-1pm.

Admission by donation. No booking needed. Learn a little more about fungi. Please feel free to bring along your own specimens and they will do their best to identify them.

Make a Bee and Bird Nesting Box, Denbies Hillside 01372 220643 10am-2pm. Make a bee and bird nesting box. Bring a packed lunch. For ages 5+ with an adult. Child £10, book by 18 Oct.

SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER Have a go Archery Hatchlands Park See listing on 23 September.

Mizens Railway See listing on 9 September.

Guildford Model Engineering Society See listing on 16 September.

Great Cockcrow Railway See listing on 16 September.

TUESDAY 23 OCTOBER Storytelling, The Lightbox See listing on 11 September.

FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER Nature Crowns Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 1.30-2.30pm. For under 5s with an adult. No booking needed. Adult £1, child £2. Go into the garden to find things to decorate your magnificent crown – wrap up warm!

FRI 26 OCT - SUN 4 NOV Hocus Pocus, Chessington World of Adventures 10am-7pm. Wicked witches, goblins and vampires come to life whilst brave adventurers ride the spooky rollercoasters into the dark night and get up close to the Zoo’s creepy crawlies. The old house, home to Hocus Pocus Hall, gets ‘Bewitched’ with extra surprises hidden amongst the 3D fun. Put on your best Halloween costumes and take part in Trick or Treat – if you dare! For the ultimate spooky adventure stay at the resort hotel for amazing Halloween bedrooms, creepy animal meet and greets and a spooky movie club!

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Halloween Happy Hauntings Fishers Farm Park

SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER Family Bushcraft Day Alice Holt Forest Holt Pound, Farnham 10am-4pm. All ages. Adult £25, under 16 £15, under 3 free. Min. one adult per group. As a family, learn the secrets of the forest.

From fire lighting to shelter building and a spot of open fire cooking. To book contact Mollie on 07979 321369 or 01252 781309.

Woodland Foray Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208936 1-3pm. Join expert Sara Shepley for a seasonal woodland foray and learn how to identify the many different types of trees and plants around the arboretum. Adult £8, child £4. Booking essential.

Halloween Event Great Cockcrow Railway Hardwick Lane, Lyne KT16 0AD From 5pm, ticket office closes 8pm.

Bat Walk, Hatchlands Park See listing on 22 September.

Dragons, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Make your own fire breathing Welsh dragon. For ages 4+ with an adult. Drop in anytime from 1.304pm. You may need to wait if the Studio is full. Suggested donation £2.

SAT 27 OCT - FRI 2 NOV Pirates for Half Term Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 11am-4pm. Admission + £2 for children’s activities. Dapdune Wharf are welcoming all pirates for half term – get marooned on Dapdune Island and complete the scavenger hunt to build a raft to escape! Special arrival of the haunted pirate ghost ship on Wed 31 October!

Halloween Adventure Painshill Park Portsmouth Rd, Cobham KT11 1JE Adult £6.60, child £4.50. Time slots 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm.

Please pre-book on 01932 868113.

The spooky adventure starts in the Cobweb Den where you will hear tales of hobgoblins and supernatural creatures then there’s a trail, spooky surprises, the Haunted Woods and you can make your own clay tree troll.

SAT 27 OCT - SAT 3 NOV Pumpkin Week, Secretts Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford FREE treasure hunt around the Garden Centre, FREE tractor & trailer rides to pick pumpkins, FREE - meet the visiting farm animals, plus many other fun activities. For details of dates and times of specific events see www.secretts.co.uk or call 01483 520500.

SAT 27 OCT - SUN 4 NOV Halloween Happy Hauntings Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, W Sussex RH14 0EG 01403 700063 Grab your broomsticks and soar into Fishers this hair-raising half term for the ‘Halloween Happy Hauntings’!

Ideally suited for ages 2 – 11yrs, come and enjoy this fangtastic week!

Starting with Slimey Saturday & Slippery Sunday all lucky visitors get to hold Snakes, Tarantulas, Geckos, Cockroaches, Edwina the Iguana and lots more critters...the perfect Halloween day out! The spooky season is promising to be frightfully fun with the BRAND NEW ‘Trick or Treat Trail’ and ‘Goryent Express’.

A coven of wicked witches and a spectacle of Spooks perform the spell-binding ‘Spook Show’ daily in the enormous Barn Theatre! Timmy from ‘Timmy Time’ will be at Fishers for ‘Woolly Weekend’ on Sat 3 and Sun 4 November as an added bonus! So wrap up in your woolliest jumpers hats and scarves and join them for some Wo-olly good fun!

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Wizards and Witches Week Bocketts Farm Park Young Street, Leatherhead KT22 9BS 01372 363764 Open daily 10am-5.30pm. Enjoy a full packed programme of fun and freaky activities including a spooky quiz trail and creepy crafts. You can also meet some creepy crawlies at the Reptile Roadshow (Mon – Fri only) including mice, snakes, spiders and lizards. What’s more they’ll be hundreds of pumpkins for sale! Daily activities include pony rides, tractor rides, animal handling and pig racing.

In addition, the NEW Small Animal Village and Big Animal Barn are open where you can meet and feed all of the friendly farm animals. With 2 large indoor play barns, trampolines, young driver’s area and a jumping pillow, there’s plenty to keep the whole family amused! The Old Barn Tearooms serving homemade hot food, drinks and snacks, and Gift Shop selling a wide range of gifts and toys, are open all day. Adult and child (3-17) £9.20, child (2yrs) £7.60.

or treat the Wicked Witch in the Halloween Half Term Thatched Cottage? Storytelling Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 sessions on Wednesday at 4pm, Free entry to the garden to children 4.20pm & 4.40pm (storytelling in Halloween costume. A children’s included in admission). trail with a Halloween theme Halloween Trail, Polesden Lacey available throughout half term week Great Bookham, near Dorking (admission + 50p per trail). Please 01372 452048 11am-3.30pm. see website for trail times. On Admission + £2 per trail. Come Monday 11am-1pm there’s pumpkin dressed in your scariest costume! carving (bring your own pumpkin), on Tuesday-Friday 11am-1pm there are halloween crafts, admission + £1.50 per craft or pumpkin. On Special Events Events Holiday Family Activities Special Activities Wednesday 31 Oct come along in fancy dress (prize for best Picnic Areas • Café costume), bring your Open Wed - Sun & BH • 10am - 5pm lanterns and have a spooky walk around Tilford • Farnham • Surrey the lake as darkness www.rural-life.org.uk falls. Dare you trick 01252 795571

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Collect a take away Ceramic and Art Studio ceramics Paint your own ceramics, T-shirts, bags, silks and canvases kit!

Firing Earth

. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5.30pm Closed on Mondays (although parties available 7 days a week) . Autumn and Christmas workshops!

. Children’s parties, baby prints, commissions and wedding plates

82 Smithbrook Kilns, Horsham Rd, Cranleigh GU6 8JJ

www.firingearth.co.uk

www.watercressline.co.uk

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Meet Peppa Pig here at the Watercress Line!

It’s going to be a really exciting day out! Ride the BIG steam trains all day. Peppa Pig will greet you from the train at Alresford station.

Then you can do some of Peppa’s colouring, watch her DVD show and have your face painted* in the Old Goods Shed.

And it’s excellent value too! Standard fares apply giving you unlimited travel along the full length of our 10 mile railway on the day of your visit. *small fee applies

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SAT 27 OCT - SUN 4 NOV CONTINUED Spooky Trail Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208936 10am-3pm. Admission + 50p per trail. Free entry for all children in Halloween costume.

Halloween Festival Marwell Wildlife Thompsons Lane, Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1JH 01962 777407 Meet creepy crawlies and even see a python up close, enjoy spooky storytelling and visit the pumpkin emporium where you can buy a pumpkin (or bring your own) then draw on and carve your own design.

SUNDAY 28 OCTOBER Mizens Railway See listing on 9 September.

Tree Frog Climbing Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208936 11am-4pm. Join Treefrog Climbing to ascend into the tree canopy! Sit in the sky high hammock, or see if you can reach the bell in time. Book early to avoid disappointment. For 5yrs+. Adult £6, child £6. Booking essential.

Autumn Activities Hatchlands Park East Clandon, 01483 222482 11am3.30pm. Admission + £2 per child participating in trails and activities.

Autumn Activities, Clandon Park West Clandon, 01483 222482 11am3.30pm. Admission + £2 per child participating in games and activities.

MONDAY 29 OCTOBER Alice Holt Forest Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 520212 Fun with Fungus For ages 6+ with an adult. £6 per child accompanied.

10am-12noon. A great chance for you to explore the woodland floor with Professor Fungus and learn more about the fantastic world of fungi. Please pre-book.

Lantern Making! Please pre-book.

10am-12noon for ages 8+. £7 per lantern. 1-2pm and 2.30-3.30pm for under 8’s with adults helping £7 per lantern. Make a colourful lantern from willow and tissue. Children under 8 will decorate a simple ready made frame. Safety LED lights can be bought at £3 if booked in advance.

Funky Wizards and Witches Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 1.30-3pm. £7.50. Create your very own wizard or witch pop up puppet character. Dress for Mess. For ages 6-10 years. Please pre-book.

Parent & Toddler Bounceabout Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322 9-10am. From walking - 4 yrs with an adult. Please prebook. £5.40.

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MON 29 - TUES 30 OCTOBER Theatrebugs 01483 882244 / 07971 004134 hannahmason@theatrebugs.co.uk Join Theatrebugs for a two day spooky half term adventure - jam packed with drama, music, dance and arts and crafts. Lots of half term fun! Day 1: Carla Cat is throwing a party, but Spinny the Spider and Squeaker the Mouse are running late; they need some help to pass the pumpkin in the garden! Day 2: The roly poly pumpkin is back in town but it won’t sit still. Can the animals catch it before it rolls away for good?

Let’s find out! Nothing too spooky suitable for 3.5-8 year olds. Different material each day! A ghoulish snack and drink included. 10% sibling discount. Come in your favourite costume - the Bugs will dress up too!

Two day course: £48. In Woking from 9am-12pm, and in Farnham from 1.30-4.30pm. Please pre-book.

MON 29 OCT – FRI 2 NOV Peppa Pig, Watercress Line 01962 733810 Peppa visits the Watercress Line for the very first time! There will be colouring, DVD shows and face painting available at Alresford station in the Old Goods Shed. Catch the BIG steam trains to Alresford where Peppa will be making appearances at various intervals on each day! And it’s excellent value too! Standard fares apply offering unlimited travel along the full length of the 10 mile railway on the day of your visit! Adult £14, child (2-16) £7, Family (2 A + 2 C) £35, Child under 2 FREE. Halloween Activity Week Birdworld Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 22140 Halloween Grotto, spooky trail plus some fun but creepy arts and crafts.

Come for some howling good fun!

A Spooky Harvest Denbies Wine Estate London Road, Dorking RH5 6AA 01306 876 616 ‘Witch’ craft would you like to do? Take part in spooky activities throughout the week. 11am3pm, activities individually priced (£1.50 - £3.50 per activity).Also from Tues 30 Oct - Fri 2 Nov there is a Lego Exhibition from 11am-3pm. On Mon 29 Oct 10am-2pm there are Birds of Prey (display at 12pm approx. weather permitting) - free admission.

On Tues 30 Oct 11am & 2pm there is the Tropical Creepy Crawly Roadshow - safely handle creatures such as snakes and tarantulas under expert supervision. £6.75 per child

(suitable for all ages), adults free of charge, pre-booking essential. On Wed 31 Oct there is Spooky Story Telling and theatre performance with Cat’s Grin at 11am & 2pm. Fancy dress is welcome! £6.75 per child, adults free of charge, pre-booking essential. On Thurs 1 Nov there is a Lego Build at 11am & 1pm - join the Lego expert to create a piece of Lego history - pre-booking essential. On Fri 2 Nov there is Punch and Judy at 3pm & 4pm - free admission.

Half Term Holiday Activities Sayers Croft Trust Cranleigh Rd, Ewhurst 01483 275990 A variety of holiday activities will be on throughout half term. Please call for details or see www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk.

MON 29 OCT - SUN 4 NOV Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322 Public Ice Skating times are: Mon-Fri 10.30am-12noon, Ice Disco Session 1-2.30pm and 3.30pm-5pm. Sat and Sun public skating sessions: 11-1pm and 2-4.30pm. Public Swimming in the Leisure Pool is Mon-Fri 9.30am6.30pm, Sat and Sun 9.30am-6pm.

October Fest Bowling: Mon-Fri 10am- 6pm; Adults £4.50 and Juniors £4 per game, Sat and Sun 6pm-close; £20 for 1 hour of bowling for up to 6 people. Public sessions can get busy, advance bookings are available on www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk

TUESDAY 30 OCTOBER Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Halloween Hats 10.30am-12pm. £7.50. For ages 3-8yrs with an adult.

Get ready for Halloween and create a hat! Only participating children pay.

Please pre-book.

Crafty Firework Fun 1.30-3pm. £7.50. For ages 3-8yrs with an adult.

Make glittery rockets, Catherine wheels and fountains. Please book.

Spooky Photo Fun 10am-12pm or 2-4pm. For ages 7-12. £10. Make fun Halloween photograms in the dark room. No camera is required, just lots of imagination. Please pre-book.

Halloween Crafts, Magical Rooms 2 Headley Rd, Grayshott 01428 608340 For ages 5-11. Halloween themed projects to make and take away.

Come for the morning (10am-12pm £10) or stay all day (10am-3.30pm £25)! Coming for the day? Please bring a packed lunch. Please book.

Pre School Drama and Music Workshop, Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322 10-10.30am for 18 months - 2 ½ yrs with an adult, £3.90.

10.45-11.30am for 3-5 yrs (without an adult). £5.40. Please book.

The Old Rectory Cookery School Farnham 01420 520528 Cookery for 7-11s, 10am-12.30pm. £30. Please pre-book.

Autumn Activities, Hatchlands See listing on 28 October.

Halloween Princess & Pirate School Grayshott 01428 609340 Tinkerbell leads an action packed 2 hrs full of halloween themed arts, crafts and games in the magical party room, for ages 3-6yrs. £12.50. 11am1pm. Please pre-book.

Halloween Fun Museum of Farnham 38 West St, Farnham 01252 715094 11am-3.30pm. Halloween Fun in the garden gallery, make scary treats in the haunted Tudor cellar. Punch & Judy: Mr Punch meets the ghost of Farnham museum! Accompanied children only. No booking needed. £3 per child, under 3s free.

Autumn Activities, Clandon Park See listing on 28 October.

Alice Holt Forest Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 520212 Autumn Antics For ages 4-7 with an adult. £6 per child accompanied.

10.30-12noon. Games and activities in a fantastic outdoor setting. An opportunity to discover just how amazing the forest is at this time of year - seeds, colourful leaves, birds and animals getting ready for winter.

Please pre-book.

Last Den Build Ages 8+. £8 per child. 10am-12pm. Don’t miss it!

Please pre-book.

West End Centre 48 Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Spooky Brooches For 8-12yrs.

2-4pm £10. Please pre-book.

Pom Pom Spiders 10.30am12.30pm. Please pre-book. £4. For ages 3+ with an adult.

Pen & Ink Lines Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 10.30am-12pm. For 5-11yrs. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Please book. Create a line drawing of an item from the Natural History handling collection using pen and ink techniques.

3D Landscapes, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737837 1-2.30pm (4-8 yr olds), 3-4.30pm (8-16 yr olds). £6.50. Create your own unique 3D landscapes using natural and found materials. Under 8s must be with an adult, (adult is free). Please book.

Play in a Day - Ten in the Bed Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 Have fun working on a short play that will be performed to parents at the end of the day. 10am-4pm. 7-11yrs. £14. Please pre-book.

TUES 30 - WED 31 OCTober Theatrebugs 01483 882244 / 07971 004134 hannahmason@theatrebugs.co.uk In Hindhead from 9am-12pm. A two day spooky adventure - jam packed with drama, music, dance and arts &

What’s On Diary crafts. Day 1: Carla Cat is throwing a party, but Spinny the Spider and Squeaker the Mouse are running late; they need some help to pass the pumpkin in the garden! Day 2: The roly poly pumpkin is back in town - but it won’t sit still. Nothing too spooky - suitable for 3.5-8 year olds.

10% sibling discount. Come in your favourite costume! Two day course: £48. Please book.

TUES 30 OCT - SAT 3 NOV Surrey History Centre 130 Goldsworth Rd, Woking 01483 518737 Explore Surrey’s past and get messy with themed arts & crafts. For kids of any age who enjoy designing, creating or just colouring.

Drop in activities available during opening hours (closed Sun & Mon).

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Clandon Park, Nr Guildford 01483 222482 Clandon Park, Claremont Landscape Nr Guildford Garden, 01483 Esher 222482 01372 467806 Claremont Landscape Hatchlands Park, Nr Guildford Garden, 01483 Esher 01372 222482 467806 Hatchlands Park,Bookham Nr Guildford 01483 222482 Polesden Lacey, 01372 452048 Polesden Lacey, Winkworth Arboretum, Bookham Godalming 01372 452048 01483 208936 Winkworth Dapdune Wharf Arboretum, & Shalford Godalming Mill, Guildford 01483 208936 01483 561389 Dapdune Wharf & Shalford Mill, Guildford 01483 561389 There's a full programme of events at all our properties this Autumn www.nationaltrust.org.uk/southeast

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What’s On Diary WED 31 OCTOBER Pumpkin Carving Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208936 11am-1pm. Bring along your own pumpkin and carve it into a spooky lantern for Halloween.

Admission + £1.50 per pumpkin.

Autumn Activities, Hatchlands Park See listing on 28 October.

Craft Workshop, Princes Hall Aldershot 01252 329155 10am-4pm.

For 4-7s. £15. Please book.

Autumn Activities, Clandon Park See listing on 28 October.

Halloween Wellington Country Park Odiham Rd, Riseley RG7 1SP Haunted castle puppet show, apple dunking, mummy wrap and treasure hunt.

Children in full fancy dress get in free.

Halloween Crafts Alice Holt Forest Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 520212 Mixed ages, £7 per child accompanied.

10-11.30am or 1-2.30pm. Wands, wizard hats, paper pumpkins, jam jar lanterns and broomsticks will be amongst the craft offerings in the classroom. Please book.

The Old Rectory Cookery School Farnham 01420 520528 Cookery for 11yrs+ from 10am2.30pm. £50. Please pre-book.

Halloween Party The Medicine Garden Downside Road, Cobham KT11 3LU 01932 589 536 4-7pm. Annual Halloween fancy dress party! Enjoy face painting, music and food in the walled garden and bring a spooky pumpkin to enter the competition!

Donation of £4 per adult requested.

Horrifc Halloween Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Family drop-in event 1-4.30pm.

Make Halloween crafts, bring a pumpkin to carve and take part in the procession through Haslemere, starting at the Museum at 4.30 pm and finishing in the town’s central car park. Adult £1, child £3. No need to book. No charge for procession.

Mono-print Monsters Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 813593 For 5 -10 yrs. 11-1pm or 2-4pm. Inspired by Victorian monsters and gargoyles, make your own printed monsters for Halloween using mono-print techniques. £5. Please pre-book.

Halloween at Shalford Mill Shalford, near Guildford 01483 561389 11am-4.30pm. The friendly witch tells stories in the roof, dressing up encouraged! Included in admission.

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Funky Trick or Treat Baskets Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Decorate your very own trick or treat basket. There will be lots of sparkly and colourful things to choose from. Dress for mess. For ages 6-10 years. Please pre-book.

Monster Mask, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Make your own Monster Mask to take home. For ages 4+ with an adult. Drop in anytime from 1.304pm. You may need to wait if the Studio is full. Suggested donation £2.

Animation Workshop Cranleigh Arts Centre 01483 278000 For 11-16yrs. Learn how animation works and make your own stop-motion model animated film.

10.30am-4.30pm. £35. Please book.

WED 31 OCT - THURS 1 NOV Theatrebugs 01483 882244 / 07971 004134 hannahmason@theatrebugs.co.uk In Godalming from 1.30-4.30pm. Join Theatrebugs for a two day spooky half term adventure - jam packed with drama, music, dance and arts and crafts. Nothing too spooky suitable for 3.5-8 year olds. For more details of the activities please see listing under 29-30 October.

10% sibling discount. Come in your favourite costume - the Bugs will dress up too! Two day course: £48.

Please pre-book.

THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER Animation Workshop Cranleigh Arts Centre 01483 278000 For ages 5-10yrs with an adult. This is a fun activity, learning how animation works and making your own stop-motion model animated film. 10.30am-4.30pm. £35.

Please pre-book.

Autumn Activities, Clandon Park See listing on 28 October.

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

Halloween Princess and Pirate School See entry on 30 October.

Point! Shoot!, Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 10am-12pm. For 11-16yrs. £10. For budding photographers, a chance to take some great digital photos, while photographer Angela Walker will explain those mystifying menus and buttons on your camera.

SUNDAY 4 NOVEMBER Woolly Weekend!

Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, W Sussex RH14 0EG 01403 700063 Come and meet ‘Timmy’ from Timmy Time at this BAARILLIANT weekend in as many Woolly Clothes as you can find....hats, mittens, socks, jumpers....! He’ll be available at various intervals throughout the day.

Woolly Weekend!, Fishers Farm See listing on 3 November.

Lantern Making Workshop Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 2-6pm. £2. Spend the afternoon making willow shapes to float down the river, then watch the procession of candle-lit lanterns floating down the river in the dark. Please book.

Loseley 10K and 4K Family Run Guildford In aid of Shooting Star CHASE. To register visit www.loseley10k.co.uk

Get Ready for De Morgan!

Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 813593 For 11-17 year olds.

10.45am-1.15pm. Create a set of four small decorative tiles using William De Morgan ceramics for inspiration. £5. Please pre-book.

United House Group Day Save £5 & Firework Spectacular on advance Ascot Racecourse tickets www.ascot.co.uk Gates Open: 10.45am. First Race: 1.50pm, Last Race: 5.25pm. Rides Close: 6.30pm.

Fireworks 6.45-7pm (Times may be subject to change). There will be a selection of thrill rides on the Plaza Lawn, plus a few sedate rides for the under 10’s. Rides are free of charge but after the last race a donation of £1 per ride is requested which is donated to local charities. After the racing is the Firework Spectacular (included in the price of a racing ticket, or you can buy a fireworks only ticket). Save £5 on the entry price of an adult racing ticket (on the day ticket price) - under 18s free with an adult. To book tickets and claim the discount, call 0844 346 3000 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday or visit www.ascot.co.uk 24/7, quoting promotional code FAMILIESSW (tickets must be booked in advance for discount).

Frimley Lodge Railway See 7 October listing.

Fright Night, Mizens Railway See 3 November listing.

Autumn Activities, Clandon Park See listing on 28 October.

Farmers’ Markets Lots of delicious, local, fresh produce direct from the farmers and producers.

Camberley Park Street, Camberley Sat 22 Sept, Sat 27 Oct 9am-2pm.

Farnham Central Car Park, Off Victoria Road Sun 23 Sept, Sun 28 Oct 10am-1.30pm.

Godalming Crown Court, High Street, Godalming Sat 29 Sept 10am-4pm.

Guildford High Street Tues 2 Oct, Tues 6 Nov 10.30am-3.30pm.

Haslemere Collingwood Bachelor Car Park, High Street Sun 7 Oct, Sun 4 Nov 10am-1.30pm Milford Secretts Farm Shop Car Park, Chapel Lane, Milford Sun 16 Sept, Sun 21 Oct 10am-1.30pm Ripley Ripley Village Green Sat 8 Sept, Sat 13 Oct, Sat 10 Nov 9am-1pm.

Woking Town Centre Thurs 20 Sept, Sat 29 Sept, Thurs 18 Oct 9am-2.30pm.

See www.FamiliesSurreyWest. co.uk/fireworks for our fantastic listing of local firework displays and bonfire nights!

SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER Fright Night, Mizens Railway Barrs Lane, Knaphill GU21 2JW 5.30-7.30pm. With a Halloween theme, many visitors dress up and there are special displays, lighting and sound effects! Single route £2.50.

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Camberley Theatre Knoll Road, Camberley 01276 707600 The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark Sat 27 Oct 11am & 2pm. £8, Family ticket £24. A funny, gentle and reassuring tale for ages 3 - 7.

High School Rocks Sat 28 Oct 6.30pm. £12.50. Family ticket £40. A high energy, foot stomping interactive production featuring all the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2, & 3, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock and Glee!

Wrestling Spectacular Big Half Term Show Tues 30 Oct 7.30pm. £10/£12, family ticket 36. High-flying action!

Cranleigh Arts Centre 01483 278000 Rapunzel & The Tower of Doom Sat 20 Oct 2pm Tangles? Split Ends?

Frizzy? Flyaway? It’s hard enough having a bad hair day but pity poor Rapunzel spending her life in a tower with a wicked old witch using her captive’s locks as a stepladder! £6.50.

For ages 4+.

Aladdin Sat 10 Nov 2pm. Large scale contemporary shadow puppet theatre tells of a poor street boy who falls hopelessly in love with a Royal Princess. Follow his wild and dangerous adventures as he gets caught up in excitement way beyond his control. £6.50. For ages 4+.

Dorking Halls Reigate Road, Dorking 01306 881717 Milkshake! Live Sat 20 Oct 1pm & 3.30pm. £13, child £11, Family (of 4) £42.

How Lion Became King Of Tinga Tinga Land Sat 3 Nov 1.30pm & 4.30pm. £10, Family of 4 (only available by telephone) £36. It is a historic day in Tinga Tinga Land: the competition to decide which animal will be King Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Little Sparks Regular Saturday morning show for under 5s. 11am in the theatre’s Cafe Bar - lasts approximately 40 minutes.

Featuring music, games, songs, stories and puppets. £4.50 per child (adults and babes in arms are free).

There is no need to book just come along on the day. Please pay cash or cheque on the day after the show.

For more details please contact Geoff on 07949 821 567.

Our War Tues 24 and Wed 26 Sept Tues 1pm & 6pm, Wed 10.30am & 1pm.

Powerhouse Theatre Company’s production of life in the Second World War using mixed acting styles, music, film and audience participation. £6.

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Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Rumpelstiltskin Sat 15 Sept 2.30pm. £7, Discount Special: £6 if you book 3 shows or more from the autumn/winter Children’s Theatre Programme. A spellbinding tale for 3-7 year olds and their grown-ups. Follow the troubled Miller’s daughter as she tries to outwit the greatest trickster of them all... He’s sneaky, he’s cheeky, he’s... Rumpelstiltskin!

The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark Fri 12 Oct 10am & 1.30pm and Sat 13 Oct 2.30pm. £7, Discount Special: £6 if you book 3 shows or more from the autumn/winter Children’s Theatre Programme.

With an irresistible blend of live music, puppetry and storytelling, this beautiful new show introduces an old friend to a new generation of theatre-goers.

The Sun, the Moon and the Half Chicken Sat 27 Oct 2.30pm. £7, Discount Special: £6 if you book 3 shows or more from the autumn/winter Children’s Theatre Programme.

Based on a traditional Spanish tale, this magical and atmospheric show tells the story of the King who wanted to touch the moon, and Aesop’s fable of The Wind and The Sun. Fishers Farm Park Wisborough Green, W Sussex 01403 700063 Jack & The Beanstalk. Tickets on sale from Fri 7 Sept. Performances on Sat 15 - Sun 16 Dec and Fri 21 Mon 24 Dec at 3.15pm & 5pm with an additional 1.30pm performance on 23 and 24 Dec. G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 The Gruffalo Fri 21- Sat 22 Sept. Fri 1.30pm, Sat 10.30am & 1.30pm. Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson MBE and Axel Scheffler. Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.

Tickets: £11, Schools £9.50. Groups 10+ save 10%.

In the Studio: Burt’s Magical Musical Kitchen Sat 29 Sept 11am & 3pm. Bert is having a party for Mayor Daphne Dil. There’s a lot to do though; he has to prepare the food, invite the guests and plan party games. Luckily Bert’s friend Cherry is there to help and his musician friends will be bringing some great music. An accessible, interactive preschool concert. £10, child £8.

Rumpelstiltskin Sat 27 Oct 11am & 3pm. He’s sneaky, He’s cheeky, He’s...

Rumpelstiltskin! Hiccup Theatre spin live music, puppetry and mischievous storytelling into a golden new version of this classic fairy-tale by acclaimed, Olivier award winning writer Mike Kenny. £10, child £8.

Some Like It Hip Hop Tues 30 & Wed 31 Oct. Tues 7.30pm, Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm.

Some Like it Hip Hop by ZooNation, is the company’s first full-length production since the award-winning West End smash hit, Into the Hoods, which went on to become the longest running dance show the West End has ever seen. With a nod to Billy Wilder’s much loved film and Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Some Like it Hip Hop is a comical tale of love, mistaken identity, crossdressing and revolution; all played out in ZooNation’s trademark style of hip hop, comedy and physical theatre.

Haslemere Hall 01428 642161 The Sound of Music Tues 23-Sat 27 Oct every evening plus a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday.

Presented by The Haslemere Players, The Sound of Music has something for everyone.

Leatherhead Theatre 7 Church St, Leatherhead 01372 365141 Treasure Island Sat 20 Sept 2.30pm. It’s Treasure Island – panto style! £9.50, child £7.50, Family (of 4) £30.

Reluctant Dragon Thurs 1 Nov 1.30pm, £8.50. A lovely tale for all the family with comedy, puppetry and adventure plus a beautifully crafted five foot dragon!

New Victoria Theatre Woking 0844 871 7645 Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Tues 25 - Sat 29 Sept. Tues 7.30pm, Wed & Thurs 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8pm, Sat 2pm, 5pm & 8pm.

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

Northern Ballet’s Beauty and The Beast Tue 30 Oct – Sat 3 Nov. See the Company sparkle in a kaleidoscope of colour and Haute couture-style costumes, as breathtaking dancing is accompanied by an infectious score.

Beauty & The Beast delights adults and children alike, as Northern Ballet brings a new magic to this timeless fairytale.

Dick Wittington 7 Dec - 6 Jan. Britain’s Got Talent winners, Ashleigh and Pudsey, will make their theatrical debut in the spectacular family pantomime Dick Whittington.

Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 Milkshake Live!

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

Moscow Ballet - ‘Nutcracker’ Sun 28 Oct 3pm. £22. It’s midnight, the clock strikes heralding in the spirit of Christmas...Yet something stirs in the darkness beyond and thus unfolds this magical festive tale of The Nutcracker.

All Star Super Slam Wrestling Mon 29 Oct 7.30pm. £15, child £12, Family (of 4) £45 (family ticket not available online). Great action packed Championship line up of top British Title Holders against the rest of the world Challengers.

Chris and Pui Roadshow 2012 Thurs 1 Nov 11am & 2pm. £12, child £10. CBeebies’ favourite double act Chris and Pui are bringing their road show to town. Laugh, sing and join in with the ‘Show Me Show Me’ duo as they perform sketches, rhymes and songs.

All Theatre, Holiday Camps and Sports Courses need to be pre-booked.

West End Centre 48 Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Penguin Thurs 1 Nov 11am & 2.30pm. £6.50.

Based on the award-winning book

by Polly Dunbar, this exciting and surprising show tells the story of Ben, a boy who receives a penguin as a present. By Long Nose Puppets.

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford 01483 440000 Aladdin 7 Dec - 13 Jan. In the Mill Studio: Merlin and the Frost Dragon Sat 15 Sept 11am & 2pm. Story of a wizard brought to life in puppetry and music. Most suitable for ages 5+. £8.

A Little Bird Told Me Sat 6 Oct 11am & 2pm. Short stories written by children in UK Primary Schools and adapted by professional storytellers. Most suitable for ages 3+. £8.

Suitcase Circus Sat 20 Oct 11am & 2pm. A sock puppet presents a line up of extraordinarily talented performing objects. Suitable for 4yrs+. £8.

The Gardener Sat 27 Oct 11am & 2pm. A play with a live musical score full of rhythms, rhymes, movement and fun. Most suitable for ages 3-8. £8.

Teddy Time Stories Fri 2 Nov - Sat 3 Nov. 11am & 2pm. £8. Goodge Entertainment brings two wonderful children’s tales to life on stage with audience interaction.

For 4-7yrs.

Half Term Holiday Camps & Sports Courses ActivKids (Farnham & Aldershot) Multi-Sports Camp and Football Only Sports Camp for 3-11 year olds at Edgeborough School, nr Farnham.

Mon 29 Oct - Fri 2 Nov 9.30am 3.30pm (8.30 drop-off available).

Single days upwards. £15 per day, £27 any two days. Register online at www.activkidsclubs.co.uk (bookings page).

ActivKids (Surrey) 01483 769699 or Ellie@activkids. co.uk Fun days running in Knaphill, Horsell, Pyrford and Cranleigh from 10-3pm for 5-12 year olds and 10-12pm for 3 & 4 year olds. 10% sibling discount, child care vouchers accepted.

Casa Holiday Club Holiday camp runs during half term for ages 4-12. £80 per week.

8.30am-5.30pm - extensions and half days available. At Casa Clubs, the aim is to provide an environment for your children to thrive in, a ‘home from home.’ Please book and pay at www.casa-club.co.uk or call 01252 727000 - see website for special offers.

Farnborough Grange Infant School Play Scheme Runs from 29 Oct - 2 Nov. Mornings, afternoons or all day (8.30-5.30) available. For ages 3-12 years. Call 07592 310246 to book.

Guildford Spectrum 01483 44 33 22 Xtreme Activate holiday camps run throughout half term for 5-12yrs from 10am-4pm £22.50 per day.

Xtreme Activate Xtra runs from 8.30am-6pm, £30.90 per day.

Mini Musketeers Wed 31 Oct 2-3pm, 6-10 yrs, £8.60 Archery Mon 29 Oct 12.30-2.30pm, 8-14 yrs, £14.10 Trampolining Tues 30 Oct or Thurs 1 Nov 2.30-4pm, 4-12 yrs, £8.30 per session Rugby Tots Wed 31 Oct 10-10.30am, 2-3 ½ yrs, £5, 10.45-11.45am, 3 ½-5 yrs, £7.90 Little Golfers Wed 31 Oct 1.30-4.30pm, 5-11 yrs, £15.80 Guildford Heat Basketball Camp Thurs 1 Nov 10am-4pm, 8-16 years, £28.10 Star Track Athletics Wed 31 Oct, Thurs 1 and Fri 2 Nov, 10-3.30pm, 8-14 years, 1 day £25, 2 days £35, 3 days £45 Soccer Skills (in association with Chelsea F.C.); 2 day soccer school - outdoors (6-14 yrs), Mon 29 & Tues 30 Oct 9.30am-3pm, £35.20 2 day Goalkeepers course outdoors (6-14 yrs), Mon 29 & Tues 30 Oct 9.30am-3.30pm, £43.20 2 half day mini-kickers - indoors (4-5 yrs), Mon 29 & Tues 30 Oct, 9.30am-12noon, £21.20 2 day Advanced Soccer School outdoors (7-15 yrs), Mon 29 & Tues 30 Oct, 9.30am-3.30pm, £43.20 Ice Skating 5 Day Courses: Ages 5-10 yrs, £47.50 Mon 29 Oct - Fri 2 Nov 10.30-11am, 11-11.30am or 12noon-12.30pm Learn to Dive Courses: Mon 29 Oct - Fri 2 Nov Flip n Fun 9.30-10am, 5+yrs, £30.25 Beginners 10-10.30am, 5+yrs, £30.25 Learn to Swim Courses: 29 Oct - 2 Nov For 4yrs+ £30.25 Non Swimmers 9-9.30am Ability 5-10m 9.30-10am Ability 10-15m 10-10.30am KOOSA Kids 0845 0942322 Camps run at various venues during half term. Standard Day 10am-4pm, Extended Days available from 8.15am-6pm.

Park Tennis Day camps run for ages 3-16 years in Woking and Godalming.

Whatever level you are you can learn in an environment which builds confidence and achievement through fun. Go to www.parktennis.net or call Rob on 077582 52647 or on 01483 714744, or email info@parktennis.net.

Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits Activity day camps at Barfield School, Farnham for all 4-13 year olds - all camps are open to nonBarfield pupils. Activities include high & low ropes, aero ball, archery & shooting, swimming & team games, zip wire & climbing, quad bikes, assault course, swimming and many more great activities! The children are placed in age specific groups. The camps regularly sell out so make sure you book early!

Mon 29 Oct - Fri 2 Nov. 8.45am4pm (early drop off and late pick up available, no late pick up on Fridays).

0700 393 2610 www.3pks.co.uk Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits

NCT Nearly New Sales At NCT nearly new sales you will usually find baby and children’s clothes, shoes, toys, books and equipment. To find your local NCT branch please visit www.nct.org.uk.

As well as nearly new sales the NCT run many groups and courses for pregnant mums and new parents.

Camberley & Yateley NCT Sat 6 Oct 10am-12pm at Yateley School, School Lane, Yateley.

Dorking NCT Sat 15 Sept 10.15am-12noon (10am entrance for NCT members) at North Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill, Dorking, Farnham & Aldershot NCT Sat 15 Sept 1.30-3pm (1.15pm for members with a valid membership card) at Connaught Leisure Centre, Tongham Road, Aldershot. nct.farnham.nns@hotmail.com Godalming & Cranleigh NCT Sat 13 Oct 11am-1pm at Godalming Borough Hall, Bridge St, Godalming. sale@godalmingnct.org.uk

Shere Wild-Life Holiday Camps Outdoor playscheme runs 29 Oct - 2 Nov 8am-4pm at Shere and Cobham. Early booking discount.

Childcare vouchers accepted. 01483 238267. www.wild-lifecamps.co.uk.

Wild Learning Holiday Club Go wild this half term! From the secret camp deep in the woods, you’ll venture out to try den building, fire making, tracking and stalking, mud sculptures, environmental art, whittling, forest games, tree climbing, stream dipping and much more. Learn how to track by scent, make a whistle or a giant spider, a spear or a hazel crown. All half term at Alice Holt Forest, Farnham, Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher and Gatton Park, Reigate. For ages 5-12 years. 10.15am-4pm or 8.30-5.30pm. £35 per standard day (extra hours available for additional charge). Book 3 places and get 10% off or book 5 places and only pay for 4! For more details or to book see www.wild-learning.net

Wild Learning Holiday Clubs run in Farnham, Godalming, Esher and Reigate

Guildford NCT Sat 13 Oct 11am-12.30pm at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, York Road, Guildford. www.nct.org.uk/guildford Haslemere & Midhurst NCT Sat 3 Nov 9am-4pm at Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road, Haslemere. haslemereandmidhurstnns@ googlemail.com Knaphill NCT Sat 15 Sept at 10.30am-12noon (10.15 for members) at Knaphill Methodist Church, The Broadway, Knaphill. The sale includes children’s clothes, shoes, toys, puzzles, books, maternity clothes and larger equipment such as prams etc. www.nct.org.uk/knaphill Woking NCT Sat 6 Oct 3.30-5pm at Trinity Methodist Church, Brewery Road, Woking. Early entry for NCT members @ 3.15pm with valid membership card. Children’s’ clothes, toys and equipment.

Payment by cash or card. No cheques accepted. nns_woking@yahoo.co.uk

Primary School Open Mornings Grayshott Primary School Open Mornings for the parents of children that are due to start school in September 2013 are on Thurs 11 Oct at 9.15am and Tues 20 Nov at 9.15am. 01428 605596.

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Fun Fitness for kids age 4-7 & 8-12.

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WINDOW CLEANERS MICHAEL WINDOW CLEANER PLUS

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Au pairs, mother’s helps and couples with refs and police checked. Personal, friendly service. All areas. www.larahaupairs.co.uk

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Do you hate ironing or have no time? Help is at hand for a fast and reliable service at competitive rates with FREE local collection and delivery. Call The Iron Lady on 07900 567000 7 days a week.

Music Lessons Singing lessons in Haslemere for children and adults. www.haslemeresingingstudio.mfbiz.com

INTERNATIONAL GROUPS Hungarian Cultural Association Guildford Cultural groups for children and adults: 01483 808 643 www.hungarianculturalgroup.org.uk

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