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I am so delighted to be back at work-yes really! Throughout the last months I have towed the line, adhering to rules and regs, and have stayed healthy. As with many other people, I have missed the company of my family and friends and it will be some time before that gets back to normal.

The summer 2020 issue had to be online only, but it presented a great opportunity for me to be able to support my regular advertisers with free advertising. I really hope it helped those businesses and also kept the Family Grapevine name a little buoyant. You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again…please support your local small businesses. The Family Grapevine prides itself on producing accurate and comprehensive information, however the circumstances these last months have made it very difficult to keep all information checked, so please bear that in mind if you happen to come across a wrong number or information. What should you do? Tell me! I will do my best to get the correct information and that way I can also update it for other readers. Most listings are printed in this magazine and all are on the website. Particularly difficult to keep up to date are the contact numbers for toddler groups (these listings are on the website). Even if the number has not yet been updated, the listed contacts will be pleased to hear from you and pass you onto someone else as necessary. Keep an eye on the website for events. Sadly these are a little thin on the ground, but the list is gradually being added to. Wishing you all a healthy and happy few months, Genevieve Arlidge - Editor Grapevine Media Works Ltd., Company Registered in England No: 5428774 Tel: 01372 209200 Email: genevieve@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk Web: www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/mid-surrey

A selection of free listings are in this issue and all are online www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/mid-surrey FREE listings - we have always taken security and accuracy of personal information seriously, but after the introduction of GDPR it is imperative that information we hold is verified and updated. We do this as an ongoing job, but please check your own listing, in print or online, to ensure all information is correct. If we leave you a message checking your free listing and you don't reply, the information may be deleted. This is FREE advertising for your business or group - don't lose out for the sake of a return phone call or email!

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Send a Letter from Santa! Choose from 8 brand new festive letters to personalise for your little ones and help us be here for children with a suggested £5 donation.

Santa’s Workshop is now open!

Dear Yara, Now it’s nearly Christmas, it’s time for the Elf Cup Final! This year it’s Candy Cane United versus North Pole FC. Can you spot who’s cheering on Candy Cane United?

Dear Olivia, how truly exciting, It’s your very first Christmas, this poem I’m writing! And also the reason for the tree’s decorated, The house looks so festive, everyone captivated! Your beautiful face has night, Day, your first Christmas Your first Christmas with stars shining bright! Look to the sky, filled what incredible joy, Christmas, first Your very first Christmas toy! In giving to you, your that you are here, We couldn’t be happier with my reindeer! But now I must fly away and we’re ready to go, You’re tucked up in bed, a HO HO HO! I’ll bid you farewell with

I heard you like having fun, Emma. We really love football here. But we play on ice, not grass. So instead of football boots, we wear ice skates! The ball is made of snow. And you score by kicking the ball between the giant icicles. Can you see who the referee is? So, your best friend told me you’ve been learning great things this year. Keep it up and now you’re bigger you might win an award, just like the winning team when they lift the Elf Cup! After the game, I’ve got one last present to put on my sleigh. It’s for a special child. Can you guess who? Well, it looks like Dasher is ready for kick-off. But who’s that charging towards the pitch on a sledge? They’re heading straight for Dasher! I’d better go and help!

Merry Christmas Olivia!

Merry Christmas!

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With Christmas fast approaching, we need to test all the toys. Even pet toys! Only the best ones get delivered on Christmas Eve! MINCE PIES

Look, can you see the toys for dogs, like balls they can catch? And, of course there are toys for cats too – like feathers that tickle! There are even toys for hamsters, like wheels that spin round and round! Gosh they make me dizzy! What’s Rudolph playing with? Can you guess what type of pet that’s for? Now you’re bigger, and you’ve been such a good child this year, we’ll deliver a special toy for you too on Christmas Eve. The elves are just making it now! I hope you’re excited to open it on Christmas morning! Before I get back to playing with…I mean, testing the toys, your best friend told me you’ve been learning great things. Amazing! They also said you love having fun, which sounds brilliant! Right, I need to find my hat. I’m sure I left it around here somewhere. Can you spot it? Merry Christmas!

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Visit nspcc.org.uk/santa-letter to order ©NSPCC 2020. Registered charity England and Wales 216401. Scotland SC037717. Registered with the Fundraising Regulator.

Disclaimer: The Family Grapevine Mid Surrey is independently owned and part of The Family Grapevine Group operated by Grapevine Magazines Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, either wholly or in part, without the prior permission of the publisher. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the material in this publication and to ensure the accuracy of its content, no warranty is given as to its correctness. Grapevine Magazines Ltd. are complying with the GDPR rules introduced from 25 May 2018. All adverts are submitted and approved by the advertiser and this does not imply a recommendation or necessarily the views of the publisher. You should make your own enquiries and comparisons as with any other form of advertising. No liability is accepted for loss, damage or difficulties resulting from contacts made through the directory, from errors or omissions, from claims made by advertisers or from omissions or inaccuracies relating to an advertisement or other entry, regardless of how caused.

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Family Days Out and Places To Visit!

Christmas On The Farm

See website for details! www.godstonefarm.co.uk

Family Days Out and Places to Visit

Bocketts Farm Park, lots of activities, Fetcham, 01372 363764 Brooklands Museum, birthplace of British motorsport/aviation, Weybridge, 01932 857381 ext 221 Chessington World of Adventures, Chessington, Surrey, 0871 663 4477 Claremont Landscape Gardens, Esher (National Trust), 01372 467806 Cobham Mill, early 19th century mill, on the banks of the River Mole, FREE entry, 01932 867387 Elmbridge Museum, story of the area since prehistoric times and more, 01372 474568 Historical Royal Palaces, Hampton Court Palace, switchboard, 020 3166 6000 Hobbledown, a mystical adventure and fun filled day out for young and old, Epsom, 01372 848990 Horton Country Park, Epsom nature reserve, FREE to wander,  01372 741191 JGF Passenger Boats, Cruises on the Thames, based in Walton-on-Thames, 01932 253374 Leatherhead Museum of Local History, FREE ENTRY, 01372 386348 London Bus Museum, (entry via Mercedes world ) Brooklands, 01932 837994

Painshill Park Landscape Garden, Cobham, 01932 868113 Polesden Lacey, near Bookham (National Trust), beautiful house and gardens, 01372 452048 Thames Ditton Miniature Railway, open for train rides from Easter till October, contact via website

Attractions Out of Area Birdworld, Farnham, Surrey, 01420 22140

Fabulous Family Days Out and Places To Visit! The majority of places are now open or in the throes of getting ready to do just that. There will be safety measures in place (distancing for example) and you may have to book a time slot, but please lend your support. Click on the heading above and it will take you to the Places To Visit in Surrey page.

British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield, Surrey, 01342 834658 Coral Reef Waterworld, Bracknell, Berks, Water Flumes, Swimming, 01344 862525 Denbies Wine Estate, great family day out, Dorking, 01306 876616 Godstone Farm, great family day out, 01883 742546 Legoland Windsor Park, Windsor, Berkshire, 0871 2222 001 Marwell Wildlife, award winning visitor attraction, near Winchester, 01962 777407 RHS Wisley (Gardens), pushchair friendly, 01483 224234 Surrey Hills Llamas, Award Winning Attraction, Hambledon, 01428 682883 The Look Out Discovery Centre, a great day out, Bracknell, 01344 354400

https://www.withlocals.com/online Something for everyone! Did you have grand plans to jet away somewhere exotic? Were you looking forward to a new cultural experience? 'withlocals' offers the opportunity to book unique private tours and activities with local people worldwide. Click on the website link for some great ideas.

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Businesses, Services and Employment Opportunities

“Capturing impressions that will last a lifetime”

Specialising in 3D castings of baby & children’s hands & feet, beautifully hand finished and framed.

Have you moved recently? Then talk to us to receive a free local information pack to welcome you to your new home. T: 01372 470301

Local Businesses Casting Impressions, 3D replicas of your baby/ childrens hands and feet, 07976 576102 Flamingo Paperie, parties and recruitment opportunity, 07932 104012 Good Elf Fine Foods, all occasions catering, Stoke d’Abernon, 01932 860572 New Neighbours, free local information pack when you move into the area, 01372 470301

Local Information Offices Consumer Helpline, free and confidential advice on consumer issues, 03454 04 05 06 Elmbridge Borough Council, Esher Civic Centre, 01372 474474 Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, Epsom Town Hall, 01372 732000 Free Debt Advice and Help via Christian’s Against Poverty, Bookham Baptist CC, 0800 328 0006 Help Shop, Leatherhead (Mole Valley District Council), at the library, 01306 885001 Mole Valley District Council, 01306 885001 Mole Valley District Housing Association, 01306 885001 Surrey County Council, The Call Centre, for all enquiries, 0345 6009 009

Citizens Advice Bureaux Chessington and Hook (Kingston CAB number), in the Hook Centre, 020 3166 0953 Elmbridge West CAB, Community Hub, 72 High Street, Walton-on-Thames, 0300 330 1179

Contact me to find out more about Flamingo Paperie Parties and Recruitment Independent Demonstrator – David Rainford Email: davidrainford@uwclub.net Telephone: 01483 770521 / 07932 104012 Website: www.davidscards.co.uk

Ashtead Library, press option 6, 03456 009 009 Bookham Library, press option 6, 03456 009 009 Bourne Hall Library and Information Centre, Ewell, press option 6, 03456 009 009 Cobham Library, press option 6, 03456 009 009

BOOKHAM - Baptist Church, Lower Road, 01372 811313 COBHAM - The United Church, Stoke Road, Tuesdays, noon-1.30pm, 01932 450282

Epsom Library, The Ebbisham Centre, press option 6, 03456 009 009

EAST ELMBRIDGE - Food Bank Vouchers, for enquiries in this area, 07908 777475

Esher Library, press option 6, 03456 009 009

EPSOM - Epsom Methodist Church, Ashley Road, Fridays 2-4pm, 020 8786 8221

Ewell Court Library, Lakehurst Road, press option 6, 03456 009 009 Hersham Library, press option 6, 03456 009 009

EPSOM AND EWELL - Food Bank Vouchers, for enquiries, 020 8786 8221

EWELL - Ruxley Church, Ruxley Lane, Wednesdays 2-4pm, 020 8786 8221 HERSHAM - St Peter’s Church, Burwood Road, Mondays 3-5pm and Tues 2-4pm, 07745 256753 LEATHERHEAD- North Leatherhead Community Centre, Kingston Rd, Saturdays 10-11.15, 020 8786 8221 MOLE VALLEY - Food Bank Vouchers, council office can supply, 01306 885001 WALTON-ON-THAMES - St Johns Church, The Furrows, Thurs and Fri 11am-1pm, 07745 256748 WEYBRIDGE - Runnymede Foodbank, St James Church, Church Street, Thurs 1-3pm, 01932 988350

Hook and Chessington Library, The Hook Centre, Chessington, 020 8547 5006 Horsley Library, press option 6, 03456 009 009 Leatherhead Library, press option 6, 03456 009 009 Molesey Library, press option 6, 03456 009 009 Old Malden Library, near Worcester Park, 020 8547 5006 Worcester Park Library, 020 8337 1609

Farmers and Community Markets ASHTEAD - Friday Market, 2nd Friday monthly, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Just turn up BOOKHAM - Fridays 10.15-11.30am, The Old Barn Hall, Church Road, Just turn up

Delicatessen and Catering

Good Elf!

Family Owned and Run Good old fashioned service with a smile! Home Cooking Party Food Ready Meals

COBHAM - 4th Saturday of the month, Hollyhedge Road, 9.30am-2pm, Just turn up EPSOM - 1st Sunday of every month, 9.30-1.30pm. Market Square, High Street, Just turn up

Esher, Harry Fletcher House, nr Civic Centre, 01372 464770

LEATHERHEAD - Artisan Market, last Friday monthly in the high street, Just turn up

Leatherhead, The Georgian House, Swan Mews, High Street, 03444 111 444

LEATHERHEAD - each Thursday and Saturday 9am-3pm, High Street, Just turn up LEATHERHEAD - Martha’s Market, Parish Church Hall, Friday mornings, 01372 374914

Libraries

STOKE d’ABERNON - Wednesday and Saturdays, Squires car park, 9.30am-12.30pm, Just turn up

ALL AREAS, Storytime/Rhymetime information, ring the library information service, 03456 009 009

THAMES DITTON - 4th Saturday monthly, George and Dragon car park, 9am-1pm, Just turn up

Food Banks

Dittons Library (Thames Ditton and Long Ditton), press option 6, 03456 009 009

Elmbridge West Citizens Advice Line, Walton-on-Thames, 01932 248660

Molesey, Tuesdays 10-12.30pm, Joseph Palmer Centre, (Esher Tel. number), 01372 464770

WALTON-ON-THAMES - 1st Saturday of each month, 9.30am - 2pm, outside The Heart, Just turn up

Home visits available. Group bookings welcome. Prices from £35 for a single hand/foot. £10 off with this advert. 01483 210243 / 07976 576102 www.castingimpressions.co.uk

42 Station Road, Stoke D’Abernon 01932 860572

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Help and Support for Children and Families Bereaved Parents and Family Members Brief Lives - Remembered, Children’s Remembrance Book and support, Contact via website Child Death Helpline, if affected by child death, from mobile 0808 800 6019, tel 0800 282 986 Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN), information, guidance and support, contact via website Cruse Bereavement Care, helpline, national number, 0808 808 1677 CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), raising awareness and support, 01737 363222 Hope Again, for young people living after loss, freephone helpline,  0808 808 1677 Miscarriage Association, helpline, 01924 200799 Rainbow Trust, for terminally ill children and offering family support, 01372 363438 Surrey East Cruse Contact Line, how to get support, Epsom, Ewell & Mole Valley, 020 8393 7238 SURREY SANDS, Stillbirth and Neo-natal Death Society, 07817 410075 The Compassionate Friends, support after the death of a child of any age, 0345 123 2304 The Pink Mile, a charity offering support to newly bereaved parents, contact via website You Raise Me Up, support for families who’ve lost a young adult, 16-25yrs, 01323 482772 (24hrs)

Child and Family Support and Advice Antibullying Alliance, alliance of 60 organisations, contact via website Care Management Group and Regard, support people with learning disabilities, 01372 364000 CEOP, Child Exploitation/Online Protection Centre, advice for everyone, Contact via website Child Clinical Psychologist, for emotional/ behavioural needs, 07979 591474 Child Support Agency, national helpline number, 03457 133 133 Equality Advisory & Support Service, issues relating to equality/human rights, 0808 800 0082 Family Lives, help and support in all aspects of family life, 0808 800 2222 Family support for children with autism and other additional needs, 07769 116382 Family Support Outreach, for families who need a little extra support, Bookham, 01372 811313 Home-start Elmbridge, support and friendship for families, 020 3757 7220 Home-Start, Epsom/Ewell, helping young families under stress, 01737 379902 Kidscape, helping to prevent bullying and child abuse, parent adviceline, 020 7823 5430 National Association of People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC), support, 0808 081 0331 National Autistic Society Surrey Branch (parent to parent support group), 07423 435413 National Debtline, free confidential/ independent debt advice, 0808 808 4000

Parental Choice, nanny tax payroll, advice to nannies and childcare options, 020 8979 6453 Positive Play Programme, for preschoolers with behavioural problems, 01372 833588 Rainbow Trust, for terminally ill children and their family, 01372 363438 Samaritans, call us free any time, from any phone, 116 123 Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity, national helpline, 0808 800 4444 SSAFA Forces Help, assisting the families of servicemen, helpline, 0800 731 4880 Surrey Care Trust, helping vulnerable people, 01483 426990 Surrey Community Action, communities working together, 01483 566072 Surrey County County Multiagency Safeguarding Hub, for any serious concern, 0300 470 9100 Surrey Wide 0-19 Advice Line, for your nearest drop in or clinic, 01883  340922 The Lantern Centre, for parenting, child and family therapy, Bookham, 01372 452850 The Oasis Family Centre, support for children and families, Cobham, 01932 887947

Surrey County Council Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub, any serious concern, 0300 470 9100

Families Anonymous (FAMANON), support for families/friends of drug users, 020 7498 4680

Community Policing, Crime Prevention

i-access, support/treatment for those with alcohol/drug problems, 0300 222 5932

Childline (FREE call), 24 hour help, 0800 1111 Community Safety Officers, Epsom and Ewell, 01372 732000 Crimestoppers, call anonymously with information about crime, 0800 555 111 Domestic Violence-if you are in immediate danger, call, dial 999 EMERGENCY ONLY, 999 Epsom and Ewell Community Alarm Service, 01372 732000

DICE, Disability Information Centre, Epsom Hospital number, 01372 735735 Family Voice Surrey, to help parents improve opportunities for their children, 01372 705708 Headway Surrey, support for head injured and families, 01483 454433 MERU, designs and makes custom-made disability equipment, 01372 725203 Newlife, The Charity for Disabled Children, FREE nurse helpline, 0800 902 0095 Parenting/SEN support/advice for families, Bookham Baptist Children’s Centre, 01372 811313 Scope, supporting parents of children with disablities, free helpline, 0808 800 3333 Shooting Star CHASE Hospice Care for Children, Surrey, SW London, W Sussex, 01932 823100 (Enquiries) Short Break Scheme, practical support for families with a child with disability, 01372 832896 Sight for Surrey, Voluntary Association for the Visual Impaired, 01372 377701 Surrey Disabled Partnership, freedom, choice and independence for everyone, 01784 458200 Surrey Local Offer, online hub for 0-25 year olds, 0300 200 1004

Children’s Crisis Contacts Childline, FREE CALL, 24 hour helpline, talk to specially trained listeners, 0800 1111

Dads Support, resources for dads and dadsto-be, NCT enquiry line, 0300 330 0770

The Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline, free call and confidential, 0808 802 0925

Surrey Police, NON EMERGENCY, ALL AREAS, 101

Working Families, helpline advising parents rights at work, 0300 012 0312

Victim Support for Surrey, free and confidential help to victims of crime, 01483 639949

Internet Safety for Youngsters

Counselling Services Mary Cobb Counselling, adults, children, teenagers in Leatherhead, 07769 653025

Contact, help and support for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555

Fathers Support

NSPCC, National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, if under 18 call, 0800 1111

Children and Young People with Disabilities

Children’s Physio Ltd, Paediatric Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy, home visits, 01306 886883

Talk to FRANK, friendly, confidential drugs advice, open 24 hours, 0300 123 6600

Families Need Fathers, help/advice, keep families in contact, national helpline, 0300 0300 363

Counselling, Adults, Adolescents and Children; knowledge of a range of issues, 07795 144296

Care Management Group and Regard, support people with learning disabilities, 01372 364000

Surrey Drug and Alcohol Care, 24hr/365 day helpline, support/options, 0808 802 5000

NSPCC, National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, adults call, 0800 800 5000

Young Minds, parents info service, improving wellbeing in young people, 0808 802 5544

Auditory Verbal UK- helping deaf babies and children listen and talk, 01869 325000

National Association for Children of Alcoholics, 0800 358 3456

Relate Mid Surrey, couple, family, young people, sexual therapy, Epsom, 01372 722976 Relate, Relationship Counselling, West Surrey, 01483 602998 Surrey Family and Mediation Services, based Epsom and Esher, 01737 919675 The Counselling Partnership, offering low cost counselling locally, 01932 244070

Domestic Abuse, Support and Advice Broken Rainbow UK, support for LGBT experiencing domestic violence, 0300 999 5428 Domestic Abuse Outreach Service, N. Surrey branch (Epsom, Elmbridge), 01932 260690 East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services (ESDAS), 01737 771350 Mankind Initiative, for male victims of domestic abuse, all areas, 01823 334244 Men’s Advice Line, advice/support for men in any abusive relationship, freephone, 0808 801 0327 National Domestic Violence 24 hour Helpline, FREE, Confidential, 0808 200 0247 Surrey Against Domestic Abuse helpline, advice, support and refuge accommodation, 01483 776822

Drugs and Alcohol Support and Advice Al-Anon Family Groups, helpline for anyone affected by someones drinking, 0800 0086 811 Alateen, support for 12-17yrs affected by someone’s drinking, helpline, 0800 0086 811 Alcoholics Anonymous, local meetings, national helpline, free number, 0800 9177 650 Catalyst, helpline and access to support for users of alchol or drugs, 01483 590150 DrugFam, support for those affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use, 0300 888 3853

Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre, advice for everyone, contact via website Childnet, hub with tips and advice for young people aged 11-18, contact via website Kidshealth, parents be aware of what your children see and hear on the Internet, Contact via website O2 and NSPCC, talk to someone about your children’s online safety, 0808 800 5000

Men’s Issues Confidential Open Access Sexual Health Clinic, Merritt Medical Cnt, Chessington, 020 8397 6361 Fertility Network UK, for anyone who has ever experienced fertility problems, 01424 732361

One Parent Families Families Need Fathers, help/advice, keep families in contact, national helpline, 0300 0300 363 Fatherhood Institute, The UK’s Fatherhood ThinkTank, policy, research, practice, Contact via website Surrey Against Domestic Abuse helpline, advice, support and refuge accommodation, 01483 776822 The Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline, free call and confidential, 0808 802 0925 Walton-on-Thames Child Contact Centre, 01932 253920 Working Families, free legal helpine for parents and carers, 0300 012 0312

Women’s Issues Breast Cancer Care Helpline, 0808 800 6000 Endometriosis UK, Helpline, free confidential information and support, 0808 808 2227 Fertility Network UK, for anyone who has ever experienced fertility problems, 01424 732361 Newlife Clinic, Home of Fertility, Immunology and Women’s Health, Epsom, 01372 738932 NHS Pregnancy Smoking Helpline, be smoke free when pregnant, 0300 123 1044 Parental Choice, advice on family rights and childcare options, 020 8979 6453

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Do you know what Heuristic Play Is? What is Heuristic Play? by Stacey Appleby @what_dorothy_does Play is the primary way babies and young children learn. Living in a western society means we have access to a large variety of commercial toys. However, why is it when we give our child a present they are more interested in the box? Could it be that this actually provides your child with a greater learning experience than the toy you just purchased? Children in less affluent societies do not have access to the same number of manufactured toys and will play with unconventional items. Research has shown that all children’s play is meaningful and the learning outcomes are equal if not greater when a non commercial product is being used. Children learn through exploration of their environment, using all of their senses. Commercial toys are often full of visual stimulus, but lack other sensory experiences. Eleanor Goldschmied the founder of heuristic play, stated that children cannot understand the world around them if they are not given the opportunity to feel it. The word heuristic is defined as ‘to discover or gain an understanding of’, meaning heuristic play is an opportunity for babies and nursery aged children to explore without active adult interaction. By using non commercial items, we create open ended play opportunities which nurtures children’s natural curiosities, as there is no set way to play with the object. If we go back to the box mentioned at the beginning, this could support children’s expressive arts and design development, as it can become a drum kit, a rocket or a house. Alternatively they could explore shape, space and measurements to see what can fit inside the box, developing their mathematical skills. The role of an adult within heuristic play is to source collections of items and provide uninterrupted time to play without distractions. As parents we want to help our children achieve, we frequently will turn a puzzle piece around so it fits, but their learning is greater if we allow them to freely explore. Heuristic play is totally child led, this allows them to think critically and creatively to find out what can be done with each object. Heuristic resources are individual and therefore will vary. Collections are not static and items can be changed throughout the year. Recently my daughter showed an interest in balls, so I created a basket of objects that rolled differently, including lemons, kitchen roll tube and a bobbin. Below are some examples of what you could use: • Wooden items: bowls, spoons, spatulas, boxes, large buttons, curtain rings, bobbin, wooden egg, mug tree, dolly peg • Cardboard items: boxes, kitchen roll tubes, egg box, sellotape ring • Plastic items: plant pots, costume jewellery, bottles, ice cube tray • Natural Items: pine cones, shells, citrus fruit, conkers, natural sponge • Textures: ribbon, hair roller, loofah, fur, leather, brushes, silk scarf • Metal items: tins, chains, jar lids, bangles, saucepan, cake tin, colander Resources will differ depending on the age of your child, be mindful of their developmental stages and check items for damage before use. Even though this is a child led activity, they should be monitored at all times to ensure their safety, but with limited adult interaction. Heuristic play supports the uniqueness of all children and we can provide it for free by using items we already own. We lead busy lives and are often engaging with our children or using independent play time as an opportunity to pop the washing on, however heuristic play provides you with the opportunity to sit back and watch your child learn. You will see their thought process and how exploratory play puts in the building bricks of learning. Also you can have that opportunity to drink your coffee whilst it’s still hot!! Follow us on Instagram @What_Dorothy_Does for more play ideas and message us with any questions. I really hope you have found this inspiring and interesting and mostly have a chance at enjoying heuristic play with your little ones!

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Antenatal and Postnatal ▪ Baby/Preschooler Sessions Ante and Postnatal Exercise Aquanatal sessions with Puddle Ducks, Epsom, 01293 226100 BodyResults Motherhood Postnatal Core Rebuild- safe & effective, Epsom, 07715 111322 Boutique Fitness Club for Mums & Little ones - no need for childcare! Epsom area, 01372 629229 Buggyfit, fun for mum and baby, Cobham, Weybridge, Walton, Esher, 07900 893910 Bumps Lumps and Star Jumps; Pregnancy & Post Natal exercise and massage therapy, 07759 116638 Freemind Fitness, personal training for fitness/ wellbeing goals, Molesey area, 07805 971014 Little Dippers, loving your bump pregnancy swim sessions, Oxshott, 01273 229390 Moving Body, pilates for ante and post natal, East Molesey and Esher, 07751 070222 Pregnancy Yoga, 14-40 weeks, Claygate, 07780 708091 Simply Pilates with Caroline Ante & Postnatal (w/baby) Pilates, Ewell, 07551 293962 Weybridge Salsa, postnatal salsa classes for mum and baby, 6 wks-6mths, 07515 170762

Antenatal Services Action on Pre-Eclampsia, information and advice, helpline for all areas, 01386 761848 BodyResults Motherhood, pregnancy & postnatal massage- mobile/Leatherhead clinic, 07715 111322 MAMA Academy, educates mums and midwives throughout pregnancy, 07427 851670 Overtones, Remedial Pregnancy Massage Therapist, Weybridge area, 07771 642449

POP Up Sling Sessions, information/support about baby carrying, Bookham monthly, 01372 811313 The Nurtured Nest, baby classes and workshops, Walton and Cobham, 07725 726984

Breastfeeding, Weaning Help and Support Breast Friends, Breast feeding support drop-in, Chessington Children’s Centre, 020 8397 2006 (option 5) Breastfeeding Line, National Childbirth Trust (NCT), 0300 330 0771(option1) Breastfeeding Network Drugline, compatibility of medicines with breastfeeding, 0300 100 0212 Fathers and Breastfeeding, support line and information sheet from NCT, 0300 330 0771 National Breastfeeding Helpline, 0300 100 0212 Paediatric and Maternal Nutritionist offers Weaning and Fussy Eating Workshops, 07970  076229 Pop Up Feeding Support, with NCT, Bookham, 01372 811313 Weaning workshops, fussy eating advice and healthy eating for the whole family, 07970 076229

Postnatal Services Association for Postnatal Illness (APNI), support for sufferers, helpline, 020 7386 0868 BodyResults Motherhood, pregnancy & postnatal massage- mobile/Leatherhead clinic, 07715 111322

Pregnant women can enjoy a relaxing Shiatsu massage, Cobham, 07944 872332 The Best Antenatal Class available, get newborn ready & make friends for life, 07867 775521

Women’s Health Physiotherapy Pre/postnatal screening/Pilates. Bookham Physio, 01372 360175

Window to the Womb Surrey, gender and 4D baby scans, Chessington, 020 8397 4825

Baby and Toddler Sleep Problems

Hypnobirthing Hypnobirthing - Ther Mama Space, contact Wendy, 07716 321477

Midwives and Doulas Birth and Post Natal Doula, 07773 888307

Baby and infant sleep clinic - professional sleep consultancy, 0-5 years, 07816 761406 Baby Sleep Training with Hannah of Yummy Baby Group (remote contact), 07872 030206 Cry-sis helpline, for excessively crying/ demanding babies, 08451 228 669 Fidgetbum, the solution to little ones kicking off the bed covers, 020 3714 4497

Independent Midwives, support through pregnancy , birth and early weeks, 07877 862444

Sleeping Bunnies, professional baby and infant sleep consultancy, 0-5yrs, 07816 761406

Julie Raphael, DOULA - Antenatal, Birth & 4th Trimester preparation & support, 07856 219459

Baby Massage

Placenta Practice, Doula Services, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, FREEphone, 0808 1234 454 The Dutiful Doula Birth Services, emotional, physical and practical support, 07825 381647

Babies A3 Baby Barn, barnful of baby goods, Chessington, 020 8398 3114 NCT (National Childbirth Trust), helpline for enquiries including local branches, 0300 330 0700

Sprites Class

Sprinters Class

Twinline, support helpline (TAMBA) Twins and Multiple Births Association, 0800 138 0509

Placenta Practice, Doula Services, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, FREEphone, 0808 1234 454

Women’s Health Physiotherapy Pre/postnatal screening/Pilates. Bookham Physio, 01372 360175

O UR C LAS SE S

Baby Child Massage, sessions across Surrey, 07961 804755 Baby massage courses run by Mole Valley Family Centre, Leatherhead, 01306 740095 Calm Tots Baby Massage and Yoga, small groups or 1-2-1 sessions, various venues, 07305 088177 Loving Touch Weybridge Baby Massage, book via the website, 07540 790415 Tracey Hammond, Calmbabies Baby Massage, 07751 323253

Sparklers Class

Baby Signing and Communication Sing and Sign, help babies communicate before speech, Walton, Hersham, Weybridge, 07958 089490 Talking Tots, gently boost communication and social skills, 12mths-3 yrs, Epsom, 07803 426005 TinyTalk Newborn Communication & Baby Signing classes online 0-2yrs, 07599 551882

Baby Swimming Angela’s Swim School, small classes courses from 4 months, Cobham, 07415 118440 Hook Swim School, baby and toddler swim, 3mths-3yrs, Chessington, 020 8397 7731 Koi Swim School, join us any time, Chessington, from 3 months, 07771 867792 Little Dippers, classes from birth and also pregnancy sessions, Oxshott, 01273 229390 Mother and Baby classes, Danesfield Manor School, Walton-on-Thames, 01932 220930 Puddle Ducks, Epsom, swim sessions from birth, 01293 781136 Puddleducks South West London, Walton-onThames, 020 8546 8470 Sports Generation, quality lessons in private pools, Cobham, from 3mths, 020 8940 9431 Surrey Swim School, experienced in teaching babies, local pools, 01737 211160 Water Babies, Chessington and Horsley, birth-4 years, 01932 227428

Baby Yoga Baby Yoga Courses for 5 weeks, improves Parent/Baby’s physical wellbeing, 07751 323253 Calm Tots Baby Massage and Yoga, small groups or 1-2-1 sessions, various venues, 07305 088177 Mum and Baby Yoga, Claygate, babies from 6weeks - 6 months, 07780 708091

Preschooler’s Art, Craft, Messy Play

Ashtead Ballet School, with RAD teacher, Ashtead, 3yrs+, 07947 920343 babyballet Epsom, classes for 6months-6 years, 07956 872287 babyballet North Surrey, Cobham, Weybridge and Oatlands, 6mths-6yrs, 07881 496275 Carlo Rossi School of Dance, ballet, tap, hip hop etc, Walton-on-Thames, 2½-4 yr, 07968 533696 Chadsworth Stage School, Claygate, 2yrs+, 020 8398 8104 Dance First , several local venues Mole Valley area, 2½ years +, 07526 933756 Dance Shack, Street, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, L’Head, 4 yrs+, 01372 805731 diddi dance, Epsom, Ewell, Chessington, FREE trial class, 07749 111353 Ditton School of Ballet (RAD), Thames Ditton, 3yrs+, 020 8398 6140 Fairy Dance, ballet, Thames Ditton, Chessington, for 3-7 years, 07860 376583 Harmony Dance and Drama, (RAD), Ockham, W. Horsley, 01372 454262 InStep School of Dance, Weybridge Youth Centre, 3 years+, 07725 343369 Jigsaw Performing Arts School, Epsom, 3-18 years, 020 8108 5985 Kay Rose Dance, dance for 3-9 years, Chessington, 07918 683070 Laine Theatre Arts, East Street, Epsom, 3yrs+, Contact via website Lozzie’s Street Skool, Street Dance classes for 3yrs+, Ruxley Church, Ewell, 07835 571396 MM Dancecraft, classes for 2-11 years, Esher/ Thames Ditton Classes, 020 8399 6276 MT Dance Studios, West Ewell, 3-18 years, 07894557153 Mummy and Me, ballet and music class for 18 months-3 years, 07860 376583 Nichols School of Dance, Walton-on-Thames, 2¾ years+, 07557 238044 Outside The Box Dance Company, Walton and Hersham, 07926 707700 Stagestars, Dance, Act, Sing, Ashtead, 3 yrs+, 01372 271111

Dib Dab Art Club, 18 months-4 years, Contact via website

Starlight Preschool Dance and Drama classes, Thames Ditton, 18mths +, 01276 476667

The Play Café, Sandown Pk Golf Centre, fun sessions for your little ones (+you), 01372 469260

Starmakerz, musical theatre, ballet, tap and more, Leatherhead, 3-18yrs, 07403 362714

Preschooler’s Dance, Drama Absolute Dance, various venues in Elmbridge and near areas, 2-16yrs+, 07886 755999 Amanda Warwick Dance Arts Pre-school ballet & tap. RAD/ISTD/EYFS reg. W. Horsley, 01372 457274

Susan Roberts Academy of Performing Arts, Cobham and Weybridge, 2+, 01932 590441 The Ballet Academy, Weybridge, 2½ yearsadult, 07881 384833 The Molesey School of Ballet, Ballet , 2½y+,Tap/Modern 3yrs+, 07818 293999 The Play Café, Sandown Park Golf Centre, fun sessions, 01372 469260

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Preschooler’s Gym, Physical Play Acorn Gymnastics Club, Harrier Centre, Ewell, 3 years+, 07794 785683 Epsom Gymnastic and Trampoline Club, 3+, at Rainbow Leisure, Epsom, 07958 751673 FitStart, preschool fitness classes 2½-4yrs in Molesey, 07815 624437 Leatherhead and Dorking Gym Club, preschool and kinder gym, 18 months - 5 years, 01372 377718 Tumble Tots Epsom, Ewell, New Malden, Worcester Prk, Raynes Prk, 6mths-5 years, 07539 468002

Preschooler’s Music and Movement 3D Tots, various sessions for 18m-3 years, Cobham, 07754 217866 Hartbeeps magical and musical multi-sensory classes for 0-4 years, Claygate, 07452 887792 Hartbeeps North Surrey, 6 months - 4 years, Cobham, Walton and Weybridge, 07908 879153 Jitterbugs, drop in sessions, preschool singing, termtime, Hersham area, 1-4 yrs, 07837 565011

Monkey Music, for 3m-4yrs, Weybridge, Cobham, Hersham, Molesey, 020 8224 0096 Moo Music, Moosical Fun for your Little One, Epsom and Ewell, 0 - 5 years, 07968 112270 Music with Mummy, babies, toddlers and preschoolers, Thames Ditton Cricket Club, 07810 425423

Mini Minds, for 3-6 year olds, introduction to sport, Weybridge, 07828 879920 Nam Yang Martial Arts Centre, all ages, Epsom, 3 yrs +, 0800 035 0536

Preschooler’s Swimming Angela’s Swim School, small classes, courses from 4 months, Cobham, 07415 118440 Aquademy Swimming, Cobham, from 12 months, 07505 489815 Aquatots for children aged 10wks -6yrs, several venues, 020 8688 6488

Tiny Tunes for 3mths-5yrs, pay as you go, Ashtead, Thames Ditton, Epsom, 07977 585020

Playball Oxshott, build confidence in sport, Oxshott and Cobham, 2-9 years, 07984 770713

Tiny Tunes, 3mths-5yrs, pay as you go, various days, Horsley, Esher, Cobham, 07977 585020

Playball Thames Ditton, sports development, 2-9 years, 07956 183906

Charlotte’s Swim School, small classes/ baby swim, Walton-on-Thames, 07773 377714

Playball UK, various Elmbridge venues, 2-8 yrs, 07538 700951

Little Dippers, classes from birth and also pregnancy sessions, Oxshott, 01273 229390

Rugbytots, play programme for 2-7 years, Epsom, Esher, Hersham, Leatherhead, 0345 313 3242

Puddle Ducks, Epsom, swim sessions from birth - 5years, Epsom, 01293 781136

Preschooler’s Sport Abel Karate School of Champions, Molesey and Thames Ditton, 3 years-adult, 07960 427301 Hands Down Academies, martial arts programmes, for children 4yrs+, Epsom, Cobham, 0330 058 9474 Kiddikicks NWSurrey, Weybridge, Molesey, Hinchley Wood, 18 months - 7 years, 01932 489335

Puddleducks South West London, pool at Whitely Village, Walton-on-Thames, 020 8546 8470

The Play Café, Sandown Pk Golf Centre, fun golf for your little ones, 01372 469260

Sports Generation, quality lessons in private pools,Cobham, from 3mths, 020 8940 9431

Topspin Tennis Schools, an ace tennis programme, 2-8 yrs, several venues, 07779 130596

Surrey Swim School, experienced in teaching babies, local pools, 01737 211160

Preschooler’s Yoga

Little All Sports, multi-sports for 18mths -5 yrs, Walton-on-Thames, 07806 094641

Yoganory, yoga entwined with story classes, 2½ - 5 years, 07725 402650

Little Kickers, Epsom Downs, 18mths-7yrs, 01737 300624

Monkey Music, 3m-4yrs, Oxshott, South Epsom, Ashtead, Leatherhead/ Fetcham, 020 8432 0811

Little Kickers, FA coaching for 2-5yrs, Weybridge, Epsom/Ewell, Claygate, 01932 847439

Monkey Music, for 3m-4yrs, Claygate, Esher, Ewell, 01932 223309

Little Soccer Club, structured/fun play for boys/ girls, Ashtead, 2½- 9 years, 07789 598869

Box Hill Swim Team and Swim Academy, several venues in area, 3yrs +, 07813 355525

Take Tennis Lessons, Walton-on-Thames, 3 years+, 07764 743183

Kiko Soccer Schools, ball skills for walking to 4yrs, several local venues, 01372 273505

Monkey Music Thames Ditton, from 3 months+4 years, 020 8106 6722

Mini Crickets, cricket coaching courses at Downsend School, Leatherhead, 3-8 yrs, 01737 814399

Swimwise, Colin Bull Swimming, quality, small groups, 2½ +, L’Head, Epsom, 01372 739600 Water Babies, Chessington and Horsley, birth-4 years, 01932 227428

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EPSOM, Fennies Nursery, nursery for under 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 020â&#x20AC;¯8770â&#x20AC;¯3222 EPSOM, Nestots, at NESCOT College, 3mths5yrs, open to all, 020â&#x20AC;¯8394â&#x20AC;¯3371 EPSOM, Shapes Day Nursery, high quality childcare for children, 0-5 years, 01372â&#x20AC;¯877863 ESHER, Esher Day Nursery and Preschool, 3 months-5 years, 0333â&#x20AC;¯920â&#x20AC;¯8430 ESHER, Sandown Park Day Nursery and Preschool, 3 months-5 years, 0330â&#x20AC;¯311â&#x20AC;¯4857 EWELL, Bambini Day Nursery, Ewell Court House, 3 months-5 years, 020â&#x20AC;¯3258â&#x20AC;¯3031 HERSHAM, Lilliput Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre, 4 months-5 years, 01932â&#x20AC;¯252202 HERSHAM, Little Limes Daycare and Preschool, 3mths-5yrs, 8am-6pm, 07789â&#x20AC;¯441647 HERSHAM, Little Tinkers, from newborn to 4 years, 01932â&#x20AC;¯882988 HERSHAM, The Nest Day Nursery, a neighbourhood day nursery, 1-5 yrs, 01932â&#x20AC;¯247449

EPSOM, Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool, 3months-5 years, 01372â&#x20AC;¯745905

HINCHLEY WOOD, Hinchley Wood Day Nursery and Preschool, 3 months-5 years, 0330â&#x20AC;¯134â&#x20AC;¯5443

EPSOM, Busy Bees, 3 months-5 years, 01372â&#x20AC;¯745905

LEATHERHEAD, Leatherhead Day Nursery and Preschool, 0333â&#x20AC;¯920â&#x20AC;¯6959

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LEATHERHEAD, Bright Stars Day Nursery Ltd, 3 months - 5 years, 01372 377470 LEATHERHEAD, Little Oaks Children’s Nursery, 3 months-5 years, 01372 877060 MOLESEY (EAST) Little Crickets Nursery (open to all), Pavilion Club, 020 8979 2800 MOLESEY (EAST), Sapphires Nursery School, family owned, 3months-5 years, 020 8224 3977 MOLESEY (EAST), The Butterfly Patch Hampton Court Forest School and Nursery, 03300 438277 MOLESEY (WEST ), Home From Home Children’s Day Care, Birth+, 020 8941 8312 OCKHAM, Red Balloon Day Nursery, 3 months-5 years, 01932 866244 STOKE D’ABERNON, Merrileas Day Nursery, Parkside School, 2 -4 yrs, co-ed, 01932 869979 STONELEIGH, CherryStone Children’s Nursery, 3 months -5 years, 020 8786 8006 STONELEIGH, Stars Day Nursery and Preschool, Cunliffe Road, 020 8330 5305 THAMES DITTON, Busy Bees Day Nursery, 7.30am-6pm, 3 months-5 years, 020 8398 9491 THAMES DITTON, Colets Nursery, from 3mths (members + non members), 020 8335 6982. THAMES DITTON, The Butterfly Patch One Thames Ditton, 3 months- 5years, 03300 438271 WALTON-ON-THAMES, Building Blocks Preschool and Daycare, 9 months-5 years, 07887 393938 WALTON-ON-THAMES, The Danesfield Manor School, from 2 years old, 01932 220930 WALTON-ON-THAMES,Toad Hall Nursery Group, Felcott Road, 3 months-5 years, 01932 252858 WEYBRIDGE, Ashburton House Day Nursery, from babies to 5 years, 01932 988400 WEYBRIDGE, Cherrylands Children’s Nursery, Brooklands, 3 months -5 years, 01932 354175 WEYBRIDGE, Red Balloon Day Nursery, 3 months -5 years, 01932 842800 WEYBRIDGE, Weybridge Day Nursery and Preschool, 3 months-5 years, 0333 920 1778 WHITELEY VILLAGE, Little Bear’s Day-Care, 2-5yrs, 7.30am-6.30pm, 01932 844671 WORCESTER PARK, Bizzy Bees Nursery, Preschool and Playgroup, 0-5 years, 07979 776438 WORCESTER PARK, Scallywags Preschool and Day Nursery, 3 month-5 years, 07803 700799 WORCESTER PARK, Stars Day Nursery, Lynwood Drive, 020 8330 5305

CLAYGATE, Claygate Montessori School, 2-5 years, 020 8398 8104 COBHAM, Cobham Montessori Nursery School, 2-5 years, 01932 863397 (Hall) THAMES DITTON, Little Gems Montessori Nursery, am and pm sessions, 18mths-5yrs, 020 8398 8805 WALTON-ON-THAMES, The Village Nursery Playgroup, Whiteley Village, 2-5 years, 01932 825806 WALTON-ON-THAMES, Walton Montessori Preschool, The Courthouse, 2-5 years, 020 3292 1431 WEST HORSLEY, Footprints Montessori Day Nursery, birth - 5 years, 01483 285591

Forest Schools BOOKHAM, Bus Stop Preschool Nursery and Forest School, Polesden Lacey, 0-5 years, 01372 879712 COBHAM, Little Acorns Day Nursery and Forest School, 01932 864675 COBHAM, Wildwoods Forest School at Walton Firs, from 2 years upwards, 07762 198863 EPSOM, Little Hands Nursery & Forest School, Epsom Common, Christ Ch Rd, 1-2yrs, 07838 197790 ESHER, Little Sparrows Nursery and Forest School, 2-5 years, 07946 520738 ESHER, River Mole Preschool Forest School, 3-4 year olds, 2hr sessions, 01372 802419 ESHER, West End Playgroup and Forest School, (am/pm sessions), 01372 469157 HERSHAM, forest school sessions Thursdays 10.00-12 noon, KT12 5AB, 2-5 yrs, 07450 994902 MOLESEY (EAST), The Butterfly Patch Hampton Court Forest School and Nursery, 03300 438277 MOLESEY (WEST), The Butterfly Patch, preschool and forest school, term time, 03300 438274 Painshill Landscape Garden, parent and child forest school. Contact for dates, 01932 868113 STOKE D’ABERNON, Silverwoods Forest School Freelance - Surrey, 07340 314956 WALTON-ON-THAMES, The Village Nursery Playgroup, Whiteley Village, 2-5 years, 01932 825806

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BOOKHAM, The Dawnay Playgroup, 2½ -5 years, 01372 453796 CHESSINGTON, Hook Preschool, AM and PM sessions, 2-5years, 020 8397 5226 CHESSINGTON, Piglets Preschool, Chessington Community College, 2-4 years, 07842 959850 CHESSINGTON, Playmates Nursery, term time, Kings Centre, 2-5 years, 020 8391 5522 CHESSINGTON, The Willows Pre-School, grounds of Lovelace Primary, 2-4 years, 020 8397 3265 CLAYGATE, Jigsaw, Holy Trinity Church Playgroup, 3-5 years, 01372 463603 COBHAM, Little Angels Preschool Nursery, Village Hall, Lushington Drive, 2-5yrs, 07990 578682 COBHAM, Oasis Children’s Nursery, Feet and EYFE sessions, Mon to Fri 9am -12pm, 01932 887947 COBHAM, Young Explorers, pre-school for 2 5 year olds, 07950 166338 DOWNSIDE/COBHAM, Downside Nursery School, 2-5yrs, 01932 866556 Office EAST HORSLEY, The Meadows Nursery, Village Hall, 3 months-4 years, 01483 284384 EFFINGHAM, Little Bookham and Effingham Preschool, flexible care for 2-4 years, 07551 955757 EFFINGHAM, St Teresa’s Pre-Reception, RH5 6HT, boys and girls, 3-4years, 01372 750204

ASHTEAD, Elmdon Nursery School, 2½-5 years, 01372 273854

EPSOM DOWNS, Railway Children Kindergarten, 2-5yrs, morning/afternoon sessions, 01372 802549

ASHTEAD, The Burrow, am and pm sessions, North Lodge, Park Drive, 2-4 years, 01372 277465

EPSOM, Epsom Methodist Nursery, Ready Teddy Go! 2½-5 years, 07376 415411

BOOKHAM, Bus Stop Preschool Nursery and Forest School, Polesden Lacey, 0-5 years, 01372 879712 BOOKHAM, Peter Pan Playschool, am and pm sessions, 2½-5 years, 07908 018924 BOOKHAM, Polesden Lacey Playschool, 2½-5 years, 01372 458145 BOOKHAM, Rainbow Playgroup, Bookham Baptist Church, Lower Road, 2-4 years, 01372 811313

EPSOM, Epsom Playhouse Pre-school, Concorde Hall, Horton Path, 2½-5 years, 07759 980937 EPSOM, Little Hands Nursery & Forest School, Epsom Common, Christ Ch Rd, 2-5yrs, 07838 197790 EPSOM, Little Hands Nursery, Nimbus Rd, Norman Colyer Court, 18m-5yrs, 07838 197790 EPSOM, St Martins Preschool, 2-5 years, 01372 721111

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Little Sparrows Nursery and Forest School At Esher Cricket Club For children from 2 to school age FULL SCHOOL DAY AVAILABLE Opening hours 9.15am-2.40pm Or allowing for two sessions 9.15am-12pm and 12pm-2.40pm Lunch Club available until 1pm Qualified Staff ~ Large Play Area ‘Awarded Outstanding’ OFSTED June 2015 Please contact Pascale Pilcher on 07946 520738 or pascalepilcher@hotmail.com www.littlesparrows-esher.co.uk ESHER, Little Sparrows Nursery and Forest School, 2-5 years, 07946 520738 ESHER, Lower Green Preschool, term time, am and pm sessions, 2-5 years, 07878155587 ESHER, River Mole Pre-School, 2-5 years, 01372 802419 ESHER, West End Playgroup and Forest School, am/pm sessions, 01372 469157

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STOKE D’ABERNON, Little Angels Stoke Preschool , Scout and Guide Hut, 2-5 years, 07990 578682 THAMES DITTON, Caterpillars Nursery School, 2-5 years, 020 8873 2405

EWELL, Little Saints Preschool, Fulford Road, West Ewell, 2½-5 years, 020 8393 1777

THAMES DITTON, Stepping Stones, where children take exceptional steps,2-5 years, 020 8398 9959

EWELL, Ruxley Lane Preschool, morning and afternoon sessions, 2-5 years, 07803 700799

THAMES DITTON, Teddies at Marlborough House Nursery School, Speer Road, 020 8398 8839

EWELL, St Clements Preschool, am and pm sessions 2-5 years, 07803 700799

WALTON-ON-THAMES, Building Blocks Preschool and Daycare, 9 months-5yrs, 07887 393938

FETCHAM, Daisychain Preschool, FEET & FEE flexible, 9.30-3.30 termtime, 2-5 yrs, 07925 518286 FETCHAM, Fetcham Village Pre-school, 2-5 years, 01372 361130 HERSHAM, Bell Farm Primary School Nursery, 01932 224009 HERSHAM, Burwood Preschool, 2-5 years, 01932 988120 HERSHAM, Happy Stars Preschool, Herbert Crook Pavilion, Rydens Grove, 2-5 years, 07931 267863 HERSHAM, Tiddlers Preschool, term time, 2-5 years, 07975 561884 HINCHLEY WOOD, Christopher Robin Nursery, 2-5 years, 07762 127878 HINCHLEY WOOD, Stepping Stones, where children take exceptional steps, 2-5 years, 020 8398 9959 LANGLEY VALE, Langley Vale Preschool, morning sessions, 2-5 years, 07932 866976 LEATHERHEAD, Leatherhead Trinity Nursery Butterfly, 2-4 years, 01372 813615 LEATHERHEAD, St Giles Playgroup and Nursery, North Leatherhead Community Centre, 07505 095368 MOLESEY (EAST), Flying Start Pre-School, Walton Road, 2-5 years, 07976 041790 MOLESEY (EAST), The Children’s Workshop, 3-4 years, 020 8979 0692 MOLESEY (WEST), Sunny Days Preschool, Joseph Palmer Building, 2-5 years, 020 8941 6276 MOLESEY (WEST), The Butterfly Patch, preschool and forest school, term time, 03300 438274

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Young Explorers @ Cobham JN1370_Childrens Workshop A6 01 FG 105x148.indd 1 12/10/2020 WEYBRIDGE, Merry-Go-Round, St James Hall, 2¼ -5 years, 07792 449235 St Andrew’s School WEYBRIDGE, Oatlands Preschool, Village Hall, St Mary’s Road, 2-5 yrs, 01932 850143

WEYBRIDGE, Young Explorers of Weybridge, 2-4 years, 07885 458333 WORCESTER PARK, Cuddington Community Nursery, PLACES AVAILABLE, 3yrs+, 020 8716 2677 WORCESTER PARK, Doris Venner PreSchool, 2-5 years, 020 8330 3672 WORCESTER PARK, Plough Green Preschool, 2-5 years, 020 8337 1295

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ESHER, Emberhurst School, 2½-7+ years, coed, 020 8398 2933

CLAYGATE, Rowan Preparatory School, girls 2-11 years, 01372 462627

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EWELL, Ewell Castle School, co-ed, 3-18 years, 020 8393 1413

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THAMES DITTON, Weston Green Nursery and Prep School, 2-11years, co-ed, 020 8398 2778

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WALTON-ON-THAMES, The Danesfield Manor School, 2-11 years, co-ed, 01932 220930

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Returning to school post-Covid-19

The following advice can help put them at ease: Write it down Encourage them to write down worries and anything they’re excited about. Urge them to show the list to a trusted adult (could a parent/carer or teacher) so they can help them. Talk about lockdown A lot has happened while they were off. They might have started to feel down or even lost friends or family members. Talking about it can help. Let your feelings out There are plenty of tools on the Childline website to help children and young people express what they’re feeling when they can’t find the words. Visit childline.org.uk and try the mood journal or art box. Take your time It’s going to take a while to adjust to being back at school. It’s ok if it doesn’t feel comfortable at first. Once they’re home from school, make sure they do something each day that they enjoy. Volunteer Childline counsellors are available online and over the phone, free and in confidence by calling 0800 1111 or visiting www.childline.org.uk

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Puzzles and Games!

Christmas Tree Maze Can you help our Christmas mouse climb the tree to reach the star?

12 Christmas Crackers We all love a good joke but that’s not always guaranteed when you pull a cracker at Christmas! These terrible gags are bound to make you groan at the very least... What do you call Father Christmas on the beach? sANdy ClAus!

Why is everyone so thirsty at the North Pole? No well, No well!

urite Who is Santa’s favo What do you get if you cross singer? Santa with a duck ? elf-is presley! A ChristmAs quAC ker! What do you get if you eat Christmas decorations? tiNselitis!

Oh’? What says, ‘Oh Oh As wAlkiNg tm ris Ch er th fA BACk wArds!

Who do Santa’s helpers call when they’re ill? the NAtioNAl elf serviCe!

How does Darth Vader enjoy his Christmas Turkey? oN the dArk side!

What happens to elv they are naughty? es when sANtA gives them the sACk!

Who hides in the bakery at Christmas? A miNCe spy!

How does Good King Wenceslas like his pizzas? deep pAN, Crisp ANd eveN!

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Whilst you may have a stash of board games at hand to while away those holiday evenings, nothing beats a good old-fashioned game of Charades! It is great entertainment for all ages, played at any time or place. You might even host a virtual game this year, as we are all Zoom-savy now! The key to a successful game is to tailor it to the age and skills of your players. Younger children will love to act out easy subjects they’ll be likely to guess too: • Everyday activities • Animals • Sports • TV characters Cinema, Book, and Song Titles are the traditional choices for older and wiser players. But why not go for Catchphrases or Advertising Slogans, the dafter the better. The only rule is simple – no talking, just miming – and let the hilarity begin!

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Games for Juniors+ After Eight Race Game If your players don’t mind getting smeared with chocolate and losing all dignity, this game is for them. Line up two or three kitchen chairs and get your players comfortably seated. Place an After Eight slice (out of it’s envelope) on their tilted foreheads. The first to eat the mint by sliding it down their faces (no hands) is the winner. Gurning... and tears of laughter ensue!

Are You There, Moriarty? Two players are blindfolded and given a rolled up newspaper. They then lie on their fronts, head to head with a metre or so gap between them. The starting player says Are you there, Moriarty?. When ready, the other replies, Yes. The starting player then tries to hit the other with their paper weapon – after their attempt, it’s the other player’s turn. Once hit, they are out and someone else takes their place. Spectators can cheer them on!

Cooking and Cards!

A scrumptious Chocolate Log Who doesn’t love a Chocolate Log at Christmas! Even better when it is home-made with your little elves’ help! For a more grown-up treat, replace drops of vanilla essence with a little measure of liqueur to taste. Ingredients

Method

For the cake • 3 medium eggs • 85g golden caster sugar • 85g plain flour less 2 tbsp • replace with 2 tbsp cocoa powder • ½ tsp baking powder For the filling and icing • 50g butter, plus extra for the tin • 140g dark chocolate, broken into small pieces • 1 tbsp golden syrup • 84ml pot double cream • 200g icing sugar, sifted • a few drops of vanilla essence to your taste • icing sugar and rinsed holly sprigs to decorate – ensure you remove any berries beforehand

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Butter and line a 23cm x 32cm Swiss roll tin with baking parchment. Beat the golden caster sugar and eggs together with an electric whisk for about 8 minutes until thick and creamy. 2 Mix the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder together, then sift onto the egg mixture. Fold in very carefully, then pour into the tin. Tip the tin from side to side to spread the mixture into the corners. Bake for 10 mins. 3 Place a sheet of baking parchment on a clear surface. When the cake has slightly cooled, tip it onto the parchment, peel off the lining paper, then roll the cake up from its longest edge with the paper inside. Leave to fully cool. 1

To make the icing, melt the butter and dark chocolate together in a bowl over a pan of hot water. Take from the heat and stir in the golden syrup and 5 tbsp double cream. Beat in the icing sugar until smooth. Whisk the remaining double 5 cream until it holds its shape. Fold in a few drops of vanilla essence or liqueur to your taste. Unravel the cake, spread the cream over the top, then carefully roll up again into a log. 4

Cut a thick diagonal slice from one end of the roll. Lift the main log on to a plate, then arrange the slice on the side with the diagonal cut against the cake to make a branch. Spread the icing over the log and branch without covering the ends. Then using a fork, drag along the icing to make a tree bark texture. Finally, scatter with unsifted icing sugar to resemble snow, and decorate with holly.

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CHESSINGTON, St Mary’s C of E Primary, 4-11 years, 020 8397 9597

Instrumental and Vocal Tuition

CHESSINGTON, St Paul’s C of E Primary, 4-11 years, 020 8397 3553

ABC Music, musical instrument rental, Esher, 01372 466195 British School of Rock, Music Tuition & Performance, Weybridge & Epsom, 8-18 yrs, 01483 905220 CVtutor Junior! Sing, play and learn in German or French! Saturdays in Cobham, 07915 432280 Elizabeth Binks Violin, Viola, Piano Tuition, beginners to advance, Chessington, 020 8397 1716 Guitar lessons for all ages and abilities, Chessington area, call Alex, 07523 339819 High Spirits - a fun rock and pop choir for 7 17 year olds in Hinchley Wood, 01372 463599 Hunters Harmony, Piano, Singing, Drums and Guitar lessons, Cobham, 07974 378004 Success Singing and Piano lessons, Kids/ adults LCM ABRSM, amateurs/professionals, 01372 457274 Surrey Singing School, Singing Performance, Esher, 01932 221542

Primary Schools ASHTEAD, Barnett Wood Infant School, 4-7 years, 01372 272701

ASHTEAD, The Greville Primary, 4-11 years, 01372 274872

French, German, Spanish, Italian language tutor. GCSE, A Level, conversation, 07801 151916

Telephone 020 8397 1716 07947 404484

Wise School of English, teaching English as a foreign language, 07737 046790

French and Italian private tutoring. CE, scholarship, GCSE, AS and A level, 07477 540177

French Tutor, up to GCSE, Thames Ditton area, 07596 587449

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CHESSINGTON, Lovelace Primary School, 3-11 years, 020 8397 3265

Foreign Language Tuition

French Tutor (female), all levels, Esher area, 07828 191746

Elizabeth Binks AGSM

Pepe and Tete, fun lessons in Spanish, all ages, Weybridge, 07484 324326

ASHTEAD, St Giles C of E Infant School, 4-7 years, 01372 272017

French and Spanish tuition, all ages and levels, Shelagh Linford BA (Hons), 07511 098697

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ASHTEAD, West Ashtead Primary, 4-11 years, 01372 272082 BOOKHAM, Eastwick Infant School, Great Bookham, 4-7 years, 01372 453277 BOOKHAM, Eastwick Junior School, Great Bookham, 7-11 years, 01372 453277 BOOKHAM, Polesden Lacey Infant School, 4-7 years, 01372 456533

CLAYGATE, Claygate Primary School, 5-11 years, 01372 465348 COBHAM, St Andrew’s C of E Primary School, 4-11 years, 01932 863452 COBHAM/DOWNSIDE, St Matthew’s C of E Infant, Downside, 4-7 years, 01932 863212 EAST MOLESEY, The Orchard School, 4-7 years, 020 8979 2945 EFFINGHAM, St Lawrence County Primary, 5-11 years, 01372 452870 EPSOM DOWNS, Epsom Downs Primary School, Nursery, Children’s Centre, 0-11 years, 01737 354313

HERSHAM, Burhill Primary School and Nursery, 3-11 years, 01932 225836 HERSHAM, Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School, 4-11 years, 01932 222536 HINCHLEY WOOD, Hinchley Wood Primary, Claygate Lane, 4-11 years, 020 8398 1310 LANGLEY VALE, The Vale Primary School, 4-11years, 01372 273639 LEATHERHEAD, St Peter’s Catholic Primary, 4-11 years, 01372 274913 MOLESEY (EAST), St Alban’s RC Primary, 4-11years, 020 8979 5893 MOLESEY (EAST), St Lawrence C of E Junior, 7-11 years, 020 8941 0846 MOLESEY (WEST), Chandlers Field Primary and Nursery, 3-11 years, 020 8224 4731 MOLESEY (WEST), Hurst Park Primary and Nursery, 3-11 years, 020 8979 1709 OXSHOTT, The Royal Kent C of E Primary, 4-11years, 01372 842495 STONELEIGH, Auriol Junior, Epsom, 7-11 years, 020 8393 4721 STONELEIGH, Meadow Primary School, 4-11 years, 020 8393 4839 STONELEIGH, Nonsuch Primary School and Nursery Class, 3-11 years, 020 8393 9209 STONELEIGH, The Mead Infant and Nursery, 3-7 years, 020 8393 0966 THAMES DITTON, Long Ditton St Mary’s Junior School, 7-11 years, 020 8398 1070 THAMES DITTON, St Paul’s RC Primary School, 4-11 years, 020 8398 6791 THAMES DITTON, Thames Ditton Infant, Speer Road, 4-7 years, 020 8398 5842

EPSOM, Epsom Primary School and Nursery, 3-11 years, 01372 720608

THAMES DITTON, Thames Ditton Junior, 7-11 years, 020 8398 3039

EPSOM, Southfield Park Primary, 4-11years, 01372 743104

WALTON-ON-THAMES, Ashley C of E Primary, 4-11 years, 01932 227695

EPSOM, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, 4-11 years, 01372 727850

WALTON-ON-THAMES, Grovelands Primary School, 3-11 years, 01932 227816

EPSOM, St Martin’s C of E Infant School, 4-7 years, 01372 720337

WALTON-ON-THAMES, Walton Oak Primary School, 4-11 years, 01932 259604

EPSOM, St Martin’s C of E Junior School, 7-11 years, 01372 846930

WEST EWELL, Danetree Primary Academy, 2-11 years, 020 8393 6406

EPSOM, Stamford Green Primary, 4-11years, 01372 725383

WEST HORSLEY, The Raleigh School, 5-11 years, 01483 282988

ESHER, Cranmere Primary, 4-11years, 020 8398 5580

WEYBRIDGE, Cleves School, 7-11years, 01932 224300

ESHER, Esher Church School, Milbourne Lane, 4-11 years, 01372 463139

WEYBRIDGE, Manby Lodge Infant School, 4-7 years, 01932 851848

EWELL, Ewell Grove Infant and Nursery School, 3-7 years, 020 8393 4393

WEYBRIDGE, Oatlands School, Weybridge, 4-7 years, 01932 843990

EWELL, Riverview C of E Primary and Nursery, West Ewell, 4-11years, 020 8337 1245

WEYBRIDGE, St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary, 4-11years, 01932 842617

EWELL, St Clement’s Catholic Primary School, 4-11 years, 020 8393 8789 EWELL, Wallace Fields Infant School, 4-7 years, 020 8394 0647 EWELL, Wallace Fields Junior, 7-11 years, 020 8393 0350

BOOKHAM, The Dawnay Primary, Great Bookham, 4-11 years, 01372 456774

EWELL, West Ewell Infant School and Nursery, 2-8 years, 020 8393 2417

Fun FRENCH class, up to 7yrs. Thursday AM, Walton-on-Thames, 07976 404356

CHESSINGTON, Castle Hill Primary School, 4-11 years, 020 8397 2006

FETCHAM, Fetcham Village Infant School, 4-7 years, 01372 373502

Latin and German Lady Tutor, all levels, 020 8397 2568

CHESSINGTON, Ellingham Nursery and Primary School, 2-11 years, 020 8397 3864

FETCHAM, Oakfield Junior School, 7-11 years, 01372 374781

HERSHAM, Bell Farm Primary School, nursery, reception and 7-11years, 01932 224009

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WEYBRIDGE, St James C of E Primary School, 4-11 years, 01932 851762 WORCESTER PARK, Cheam Common Infants Academy, 3-7 years, 020 8337 4152 WORCESTER PARK, Cheam Common Junior Academy, 7-11 years, 020 8337 1844 WORCESTER PARK, Cuddington Community Primary School, 4-11 years, 020 8716 2677 WORCESTER PARK, Dorchester Primary, 3-11 years, 020 8330 1144 WORCESTER PARK, Green Lane Primary and Nursery School, 3-11 years, 020 8337 6976

Primary Schools Bringing history alive to celebrate a very royal school bicentenary

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On 16 October 2020, the Royal Kent School Oxshott (RKS) commemorated the founding of the school over 200 years ago. The school was named ‘Royal Kent’ as it was set up under RKS the Patronage of Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg, who lived in nearby Claremont and his sister, the Duchess of Kent and mother to the future Queen Victoria. 1820-2020 In addition to the school’s Royal Founders, and thanks to social media and local press coverage, several Alumni have contacted the school. Many have left fascinating accounts of XS their time at RKS via the school’s digital Alumni guest book. These accounts date back as H OT far as 1937 and provide great insight into how the school has changed (or not) over the last century. To commemorate this milestone, each of the current RKS classes have produced a canvas to represent different aspects of the school and their memories. These will be displayed around the school as a lasting reminder of the bicentenary. In a tradition thought to be started by the Victorians, RKS celebrated with a birthday cake. A vanilla cream Victoria Sponge cake to be precise, and several other changes to the usual school day. Since the beginning of term, pupils and staff have been learning about the history of the school and the local community. This culminated in some Victorian inspired workshops on 16 October in partnership with the Elmbridge Museum. Classes swapped iPads for Victorian slates, and ink pens and pencils for chalk, as they learnt what life would have been like for those first pupils starting Royal Kent 200 years ago. Before the Victorian era, most of Britain’s population could not read or write and had limited access to education. Queen Victoria believed that education should be for all, and by the end of her reign, going to school became compulsory for all children, rich or poor. Improvements in education meant that more people could enjoy reading. Children’s books were no longer just for learning, they were fun! New titles such as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Treasure Island and The Jungle Book became hugely popular, as they still are today at the RKS school library. Brickmaking was an important local industry in Oxshott and Claygate. The arrival of the railway in the 1840s meant that bricks could be transported by train to London, as well as enabling local families to travel further and quicker than ever before. As well as reflecting on the past, RKS are now looking to the future. As Katie Hancock (Headteacher) reveals “Respecting and maintaining the school’s unique ‘family/community’ is key to everything we do, whilst making the most of our special location at the heart of thriving Oxshott. We look forward to celebrating our bicentenary year with the wider community throughout the year (guidance permitting), and opening the latest addition to RKS, a nursery for a new generation of pupils in January 2021.” https://www.royal-kent.surrey.sch.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------The Royal Kent Church of England School is a happy and high achieving one form entry school in the heart of Oxshott, Surrey; the school has had a presence in the village, albeit in a different building, since 1820. We are an inclusive Christian school for local children, and we welcome families of different faiths and cultures. All children benefit from our strong links with our parish church St Andrew’s. Staff, pupils, and parents are very proud of our school, its heritage and values. Our school motto is 'Learning for Life' and we aim to equip our pupils with the skills and attitude to continue learning throughout life and develop them, in partnership with parents and the community, into independent, caring and creative adults.

Leisure Activities For School Age Children Activities for Additional Needs Children Abel Karate School of Champions, Molesey and Thames Ditton, children from 4 yrs, 07960 427301 Assistant County Commissioner for Special Needs and Inclusion, Surrey Scouts, 01483 200519 Disability Challengers, Youthschemes for disabled young people aged 13 to 18, 01483 230939

Athletics Riverside Rebels Running Challenge for children from 4 years, Hersham area, Contact via website Walton Athletics Club, 6 years +, Contact via website

Badminton Badminton, Ebbisham Sports Club, Epsom, for all ages, 01372 720647

Boxing

Elmbridge Mencap, for learning disabilities/ siblings, Walton-on-Thames, 5-18yrs, 01932 221304

Epsom and Ewell Amateur Boxing Club, from 8 years+, contact via website

Funsense Theatre, fun and inclusive shows and workshops, 07796 225934

Ceramica, paint your own ceramics, Claygate, 01372 462447

Head2Head Theatre, shows, storytelling workshops for mainstream/special schools, 01372 278021 Leatherhead and Dorking Gym Club, disability gymnastics, 01372 377718 Leatherhead RDA (Riding for the Disabled), 0300 201 0037 MENCAP, learning disability helpline for support and advice, 0808 808 1111 Mid Surrey Mencap, Playschemes, Parties, 01372 374555 Once Upon A Time Soft Play Café, Epsom, sessions last Tuesday monthly from 4pm, 07933 292464 PHAB (Physically Disabled and Ablebodied) Epsom/Ewell, 8-18 years, 01372 729492 Shetland Pony Club - Special Pony Experiences, 2½ - 10yrs. Cobham, 01372 844077 Sight for Surrey Voluntary Association for the Visual Impairment, 01372 377701 YMCA Yippee & Yip4Youth (5-18) disability hol. clubs Linden Bridge School, KT4, 01737 779979 YMCA Yippee & Yip4Youth (5-18) disability holiday clubs, West Hill School KT22, 01737 222859

Archery Chessington Bowmen, Juniors, 9-17 years, 07984 294426 Rivernook Bowmen, Walton-on-Thames, 8 years+, contact via website

Arts and Crafts Art and Soul Ceramics - mobile pottery painting in Surrey and surrounding area, 07949 028811 Art Club Cobham-art classes for creative kids, 7 yrs + on Saturdays, 07786 448587 Art Club, Saturdays, 5-11 years, Riverhouse Barn, Walton -on Thames, 01932 254198 art-K Walton-on-Thames, develop new artistic skills, 6-16 years, 07585 945280 art-K, Art Club for children 4-16 years, Ewell, 07949 366592 art-K, art club for children 6-16 years, Ewell, 07949 366592 Art-K, Art Club for children from 4-16 years, Ashtead, 01372 273160 Craft My Day, sewing club, 7-14 years, Worcester Park, 07566 225843 Inner Art Tuition - fun, flexible and fulfilling art tuition for all ages, 07713 242597

Ceramic Painting Studios The Apple Tree Studio, paint your own ceramic pottery, for all ages, Horsley, 01483 285007

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We make ceramic painting easy & fun for everyone! Our services include: Children’s birthday parties Baby footprints Evening sessions for adults Annual membership scheme Take home packs & gift vouchers

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The Pottery and Craft Studio, Thames Ditton (by appointment), 07961 960274

Carlo Rossi School of Dance, ballet, tap, hip hop,cheerleading, Walton-on-Thames, 07968 533696

Climbing and Caving

Celia Andrews School of Speech and Drama,Weybridge, 7-18 years, 01932 226458

High Sports, Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, indoor climbing wall, 01932 260300

Coding Code Camp, spark your child’s passion and creativity, 5-13 years, 07454 022755 STEM, Weekly Coding and Robotics Classes for kids, 4 yrs, Epsom/Ewell, 07944 676239

Cricket All Stars Cricket, jam-packed fun, activity and skills development, 5-8 years, Contact via website Cobham Avorians Cricket Club, from Under 8’s, all welcome, 01932 862229 East Molesey Cricket Club, Colts section, girls and boys 5-17 years, contact via website Leatherhead Cricket Club, under 5’s - under 18’s, boys and girls, contact via website Maori-Oxshott Cricket Club, from Under 8’s, girls and boys, 01372 843652 Mini Crickets, cricket coaching courses at Downsend School, Leatherhead, 3-8 yrs, 01737 814399 Stoke D’Abernon Cricket Club, girls and boys 6-17years, 07802 410985 Twenty20 Community Cricket Ltd , cricket camps and courses, 5 years+, 03455 202029

Cycling and Motorcycling Elmbridge Eagles Bike Club, Off-road junior mountain bike rides around Surrey, 07825 362804 Surrey County Council Cycling Information and routes, 0300 200 1003

Dance and Theatre Arts Absolute Dance, various venues in Elmbridge and near areas, 2-16yrs, 07886 755999 Amanda Warwick Dance Arts. W Horsley. RAD ISTD reg. singing/piano, 01372 457274

CentreStage, Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre, Leatherhead/Oxshott for 3-18yr olds, 07940 503971 Chadsworth Stage School, Claygate, 2-16 years, 020 8398 8104 Dance Education Centre, Theatre Arts School, Weybridge, 07770 727543 Dance First , several local venues Mole Valley area, 2½ years +, 07526 933756 Dance Shack, Street, Musical Theatre, hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, L’Head, 4-18yrs, 01372 805731 Dandelion Theatre Arts, pretend, dance, sing, Leatherhead, up to 16 years, 01372 365141 Ditton School of Ballet (RAD), specialist classical ballet, Thames Ditton, 3yrs+, 020 8398 6140 DramaNotes - Singing, Drama and Musical theatre, 7 - 17 years, Hinchley Wood, 01372 463599 Elmbridge Youth Theatre, 15yrs+, 07776 376802 Epsom Youth Theatre/Street Dance, The Focus Youth Centre, 11-19yrs, 01372 739357 Fitznells Music and Drama Centre, Ewell, drama for 6-16 yrs, 07956 284172 Flipside Dance, classes from the professionals, Cobham and Downside, 2-18yrs, 01932 911064 Harmony Dance and Drama (RAD), variety of classes from 3 yrs, Ockham, W. Horsley, 01372 454262 Head2Head Theatre, shows, storytelling workshops for mainstream/special schools, 01372 278021 Impact Dance Studios, classes 4-18 yrs, Thames Ditton & Claygate. All abilities!, 07718 610201

Ambition School of Dance, St Martin’s Scout HQ, Epsom, 07988 730839

InStep School of Dance, Street Dance Classes, Weybridge Youth Centre, 5 years+, 07725 343369

Ashtead Ballet School, with RAD teacher, Ashtead, 3yrs+, 07947 920343

Jigsaw Performing Arts School, Epsom, 3-18 years, 020 8108 5985

Assoluta Dance, classical ballet and acrobatic arts, Molesey, 5 years+, 07449 728979

Joanne Ward Dance Academy, variety of classes in Hersham from 4 years+, 07831 408024

Barnarmy Riverhouse Barn’s Street Dance Workshops, age 8+, Walton-on-Thames, 01932 254198

Kay Rose Dance, dance for 3-9 years, Chessington, 07918683070

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Kidz Got Talent, street dance 4-8 yrs, acrobatical arts dance 4-9 yrs, Molesey, 07702 270180 Laine Theatre Arts, East Street, Epsom, 3+, Contact via website Lozzie’s Street Skool, Street Dance for up to 16 yrs, Ruxley Church, Ewell, 07835 571396 MM Dancecraft, classes for 2-11 years, Esher/ Thames Ditton, 020 8399 6276 Monkey Theatre, acting in shows, games and stories, Walton-on-Thames, 7-15yrs, 01932 248115 MT Dance Studios, Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Musical Theatre , West Ewell, 3-18 years, 07894 557153 Nichols School of Dance, Walton-on-Thames, 2¾-18 years, 07557 238044 Nomes Youth Theatre, East Horsley, 4-18 years, Contact via website Outside The Box Dance Company, all ages, styles, abilities, Walton and Hersham, 07926 707700 PERFORM, dance/singing workshops,4-12yrs, Weybridge. Walton and Esher, 020 7255 9120 Pop Star Performers Dance Troupe 7-11 years. Saturdays 11.15-12.15pm, 07852 285830 Riverhouse Barn, Monkey Theatre, Create A Scene, 7-15 yrs,  01932 248115 Stage & Screen, acting & musical theatre classes, 7-18 years, Effingham, Cobham, 0330 128 9830 Stage Studio Theatre School, United Reform Church, Thames Ditton, 4-16 years, 07907 477135 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Cobham, 4-18yrs, 020 3723 9702 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Hinchley Wood, 4-18yrs, 01372 238238 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Leatherhead, 4-18yrs, 020 8394 2244 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Walton-onThames, 4-18 yrs, 01932 506806 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Weybridge, 4-18yrs, 0808 208 5134 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Worcester Park, 4-18yrs, 020 8540 7791 Stagecoach Theatre Arts, Epsom, 4-18yrs, 01737 669504 Stagestars, Dance, Act, Sing, Ashtead, 3yrs+, 01372 271111 Starlights Academy of Dance and Performing Arts, Thames Ditton, all ages, 01276 476667

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Surrey First Aid Training, formal and leisure courses, 7-adult, 01483 238268

Steprightdance, Ballroom and Latin for Juniors (7-15 yrs), Esher, 07951 777541

Fitness and Exercise

Surrey Dance Addicts, Ballroom/ Latin, 4 yrs+, Chessington/Ewell/Worcester Pk, 07795 082932

Susan Roberts Academy of Performing Arts, Cobham and Weybridge, 2+, 01932 590441 The Ballet Academy, Weybridge, 2½ yearsadult, 07881 384833 The Molesey School of Ballet, Ballet , 2½y+,Tap/Modern 3yrs+, 07818 293999 Theatre4Kids, Esher, 4-14 years, 07717 410996 Why Don’t You? Drama classes for 4-15 yrs, St George’s Centre, Ashtead, 07747 064407

Fencing Cobham Fencing Club, 7-9 and 10-16 yrs, Cobham, 07939 070392

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St John Ambulance First Aid and Care Courses, regional information, 0344 770 4800

Stepright, Junior Ballroom Class, Esher, 7-11yrs, Thursdays, 07951 777541

Surrey Singing School, dance and drama, Esher, 6 -18 years, 01932 221542

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Early Bird First Aid, courses for every age, various venues, 07967 598338

Yoganory “Yoga entwined with story” classes, 7-14yrs, 07725 402650

Football Ashtead Football Club, under 8’s -under 16’s, 07970 069124 Chessington and Hook United and Hook Youth Football Club, 07958 616829 Christchurch United Football Coaching Club, boys and girls, 5-15 yrs, Epsom, contact via website Horsley Football Club, Juniors welcome, Tom’s Field, Long Reach, Horsley, Contact via website J4K Surrey, Goalkeeper Coaching, Leatherhead, Molesey and Esher, 0845 094 1809 Josh Evans Soccer School, Ashtead / Epsom / Bookham / Leatherhead, 2-12 yrs, 01372 844001 Kiddikicks NWSurrey, Weybridge, Molesey, Hinchley Wood, 5 -10 yrs, 01932 489335

Epsom Fencing Club, beginners, children from age 10 and adults, Epsom, 07799 346829

Kiko Soccer Schools, youth football, 10 to 16 years, several local venues, 01372 273505

First Aid Courses for Children

Little Kickers, Epsom Downs, 18 months-7 years, 01737 300624

British Red Cross, for course information, 0344 412 2808

Little Kickers, FA coaching for 2-5yrs, Weybridge, Epsom/Ewell, Claygate, 01932 847439

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Leisure Activities For School Age Children Football continued Little Soccer Club, structured/fun play for boys/ girls, Ashtead, 2½- 9 years, 07789 598869 Oxshott Royals Football Club, girls and boys, 4-18 years, Contact via website

Shetland Pony Club - Share-a-Shetland and own-a-pony mornings, 2½-10yrs Cobham, 01372 844077

The Pony Academy, develop confidence and self belief, Ockham, 07896 699335

Burhill Golf Club, membership and lessons for juniors, 5-12 years, 01932 227345

Weybridge Equestrian Centre, for children from 2 years, 01932 248544

Epsom Golf Club, Junior section, boys and girls, 6 -18 years, 01372 741867 Epsom Golf Club, lessons available for boys and girls from 6-18 years, 01372 741867 Horton Country Club Golf Centre Juniors, 4 years+, 020 8393 8400 Leatherhead Golf Club, 12+ welcome, 01372 843966 Little Golfers, junior golf coaching, Esher, 4-16 years, 07736 300817 Pachesham Golf Centre, Leatherhead, from 6 years, 01372 843453 Safari Adventure Golf, a fantastic day for 4-16 years, Hersham, 01932 267666 Sandown Park Golf Centre, Sandown Park Racecourse, junior coaching, Esher, 01372 469260 Thames Ditton and Esher Golf Club, from 6 years, 020 8398 1551

Gymnastics Acorn Gymnastics Club, Harrier Centre, Ewell, 3 years+, 07794 785683 Aerial Tumbling Club, beginners to advanced gymnasts, Epsom Downs, 4yrs+, 07857 312515 Epsom Gymnastic and Trampoline Club, 3+, Rainbow Leisure, Epsom, 07958 751673 Gymnastics, Trampolining & Parkour Classes at Rosebery School, Epsom, 2-18 years, 07896 431885 Leatherhead and Dorking Gymnastics Club, all levels, Leatherhead, 01372 377718 Ruxley Gym Club, Epsom, 4½ years+, 07955 408197 Silvermere Gymnastics Academy, friendly & inclusive recreational club, to 16yrs, 01932 868996 The Harrier Centre, Acorn Gym Club, for 3 years +, West Ewell, 07794 785683

Hockey Epsom Hockey Club, girls and boys, 7-17 yrs, contact via website Old Cranleighans Hockey Club, Thames Ditton, girls and boys, 6 - under14yrs, 020 8398 3092

Quality swimming classes in small groups at Downsend School, Ashtead and at Epsom College

South Weylands Equestrian Centre, Walton-on-Thames, 01372 463010

Golf Effingham Golf Club, Cadets and Junior sessions available, 8-17 years, 01372 452203

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Wyvenhoe Equestrian Club, Guildford Road, Bookham, 01372 454339

Karting and Quad Bikes Kiddi Karts, the perfect ingredients for a memorable Go Kart Party, 3 years+, 01932 770770

Yoga Classes for 7 – 14 year olds Classes are high energy, non-competitive, fun and relaxing. Great for both the sporty and non - sporty child. Sporty: Yoga is a great complement to other sports and can help keep

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the aches, pains and stiffness at bay, preventing injury. Non–sporty: Yoga, is a deep all round practice that strengthens the body,

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Leisure and Sports Centres David Lloyd Brooklands, members only, 01932 827900 Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Waltonon-Thames, 01932 260300 Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Fusion Lifestyle, 01372 377674 Oxshott Village Sports Club, many sports/ activities, club tel. no., 01372 843652 Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom, 01372 727277 Sandown Sports Club, Esher, 01372 467132 Ext 1

Life Skills and Confidence Gravitas Academy, teaching people skills to build confidence, 8-16 yrs, Cobham, 07803 861781 Smiley for life, family coaching, online workshops and support, 07810 540242

Martial Arts, Self Defence Abel Karate School of Champions, Molesey and Thames Ditton, 3 years-adult, 07960 427301 Bushido Warriors, fun junior karate lessons, Epsom, 5 yrs+, 07789 791925 Chun Ming Dao Martial Arts Association, Epsom, 07971 069615 Cobham CKD (Choi Kwang Do), non contact martial arts, Stoke D’Abernon, 4 years+, 07598 445867 Dragon Judo club, boys & girls, 4yrs to adults, Walton and Weybridge, 07976 656791

Hayley Chalwin 07725 402650 www.yoganory.co.uk

Kuk Sool Won, Martial Arts, Claygate and Bookham, free taster session, from 4yrs, 07973 173892

Surrey Singing School, Singing Performance, Esher, 6-18 yrs, 01932 221542

Leatherhead Choi Kwang Do, confidence, fitness and self defence for 4yrs+, 07956 590599

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Low Fu Kung Fu and Kickboxing, Chessington and Epsom, 3-15 years, 07790 760990

MZM Martial Arts, Weybridge, 4 years+, 07939 208909

Skywalk Adventure, treetop adventure for children over 8 years, 01327 701107

Nam Yang Martial Arts Centre, all ages, Epsom, 3 yrs +, 0800 035 0536 Tenkai Dojo. Traditional Martial Arts in Ashtead, Families & Children, 07866 484397 Torakai Judo, Walton Xcel, 5 years+, 07833 098792

Multiple Sports Active Surrey, helps and encourages sports for all ages, Elmbridge area, 01372 474570 Chessington Sports Centre, Garrison Lane, including climbing wall, 020 8974 2277 Colets Junior Activity Centre, Thames Ditton, 020 8398 7108 Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Waltonon-Thames, call for details, 01932 260300

Chessington Equestrian Centre, 020 8398 7668

Gauntlett Boxing Club, Epsom, various levels, 8yrs +,, 01372 631263

Playball UK, various Elmbridge venues, 2-8 years, 07538 700951

Epsom Riding School, Equus Equestrian Centre, Horton Country Park, from 4 yrs, 01372 749490

GKR Karate, many venues across the area, call for more information, 07852 289324

Turbokids Junior Triathlon Club, no experience necessary, Esher area, 8-12yrs, 07784 397259

Hands Down Academies, martial arts programmes, Epsom, Cobham, 0330 058 9474

Pony Club, Surrey Union Branch, (no ponies for hire), contact the Secretary on, 01306 711006

Judo Classes 6-15 years - Tuesday - West Horsley Village Hall - 17:45 - 18:45, 07840 312483

Poynters Riding Centre, Ockham Lane, Cobham, 01932 865951

Karate classes, All Saints Church Hall, Fulford Road, West Ewell, 5yrs+, 07752 308235

Outdoor Pursuits Centres Go Ape, Zip Wires, Rope Ladders, obstacles and crossings, Chessington, 01603 895500

Imber Court Sports Club, multiple sports for girls and boys, East Molesey, 020 8398 1267

Old Barn Stables, Chessington, all ages, 020 8398 0822

Netball Court Hire, KGV Hall, Browns Lane, Effingham, 01372 451925

Moon Tigers Karate Kai, West Ewell Karate Club, 5 years+, 07752 308235

Extreme Taekwon-do, Self Defence, Epsom, age 4 years+, 07941 123648

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Paintball and Laser Games Campaign Paintball, 10 years+, Cobham, 01932 865999 Delta Force Paintball, Effingham and Cobham, 8 years+, 0203 869 9301

Rugby and Mini Rugby Cobham Rugby Football Club, boys and girls, Junior and Youth, 01932 864441 Effingham and Leatherhead RFC, The Eagles, Mini’s and Juniors, contact via website Esher Rugby Club, age related sessions, 01932 220295 Rugbytots, play programme for 5-7 years, Epsom, Esher, Hersham, Leatherhead, 0345 313 3242 Weybridge Vandals RFC, Walton on Thames, under 6 to under 17 yrs, 01932 227659

Snow Sports Sandown Ski Centre, Sandown Park, Esher, 01372 467132 ext 2

Squash Ashtead Squash and Tennis Club, Juniors welcome, 01372 272215 (pm) Oxshott Village Sports Club, Junior section, club tel. no., 01372 843652 Squash, Ebbisham Sports Club, Epsom, 7 years+, 01372 720647

Leisure Activities ▪ Games/Crafts ▪ Play Centres

6 Walking Games This Spring, make going on a family walk fun by introducing a game or two to the proceedings: Fox & Chickens Find a clear area between two trees or large bushes. Nominate a ‘Fox’ and everyone else as ‘Chickens’. The Fox stands in the middle and tries to catch all the tasty little chicks running between the two trees. Once caught they have to help catch the others. The last Chicken to be caught gets to be the next Fox. Catch a Colour Think of a colour and shout 2 it out for your children to find an object in that hue. Start with easy-to-find colours such as green and yellow before you move on to the much rarer blues and reds. The person who ‘Catches the Colour’ first gets to choose the next one. Find a Mini-beast On your walk, turn over 3 stones, logs or piles of leaves as you go to see what’s hiding underneath. It is easy to find all sorts of bugs and beasties. Take a magnifying glass with you for a

really good look and snap a few close-up photos on your phone for later examination. Shadow Tag An ideal game to play in 4 the cooler months when shadows are long. Nominate someone to be ‘it’. When they step on another’s shadow, the owner of the tagged shadow become ‘it’ – repeat until exhausted. Scavenger Hunting Before you start, set down 5 a list of objects you think you might find on the way: an acorn, a smooth pebble, a red leaf, a fir cone, a wild flower, a feather... Add to the list, if objects are scavenged too quickly. Small treats could be awarded for the best objects found! Family Chains Two people hold hands and 6 start to chase the others. Those they catch have to join their chain. Play until everyone is caught and linked up.

Swimming, Pool Sports

Surrey Swim School, non swimmer-advanced, local pools, 01737 211160

Aquatots for children aged 10wks -6yrs, several venues, 020 8688 6488 Box Hill Swim Team and Swim Academy, several venues in area, 3yrs +, 07813 355525 Charlotte’s Swim School, small classes/ baby swim, Walton-on-Thames, 07773 377714 Colets Health Club, from 6 months, members and non members, 020 8398 7108 Equator Sun, Australian UV Protectective Swim/Beachwear, 01932 230907 Hook Swim School, all ages, all levels, after school and Saturdays, Chessington, 020 8397 7731 Julie’s Swim School, West Horsley, from 3½ years+, 01252 327341

Koi Swim School, join us any time, Chessington, up to 9 years, 07771 867792 Leatherhead Swimming Club, ALL abilities of swimmers from juniors to elite, contact via website

Effingham Table Tennis Club, 10yrs +, 01372 452197

Tennis Ashtead Squash and Tennis Club, Juniors welcome, 01372 272215 (pm) Ashtead Tennis Players Club, all ages and abilities, 07463 904190 Bookham Tennis Club, sessions for all ages from 4 years. Membership tel., 07540 352562 Claygate Lawn Tennis Club, children’s coaching available, 01372 460273 Leatherhead Tennis Club, Cannon Grove, Fetcham, 07789 819647 Meta Minds, 6-10 yrs, introducing self guided practice, Weybridge, 07828 879920 Mini Minds, for 3-6 year olds, introduction to sport, Weybridge, 07828 879920 Oxshott Village Sports Club, Tennis, 3yrs +, 07716 222371 Take Tennis Lessons, Walton-on-Thames, 3 years+, 07764 743183

Puddle Ducks, Epsom, swim sessions to 5 years, Epsom, 01293 781136

Tennis Court Hire, King George V, Effingham, 01372 451925

Snappy Swimmers, small groups, East Horsley, Cobham, 4yrs+, 020 8224 1854

Tennis, Ebbisham Sports Club, Epsom, all ages, 01372 720647

Sports Generation, in private pools, Cobham, to 15 yrs, 020 8940 9431

Thames Ditton Lawn Tennis Club, Mini Tennis for 4-10 yrs, 020 8398 0241

Valentine Suncatchers

Indulge in a little craft with your children during the first weekend of February half-term and make these attractive suncatchers, celebrating love on Valentine’s Day. You will need: • Stiff red paper or card and tracing paper • Sticky back plastic/coloured yarn/heart-shaped doilies • Tissue paper shapes, sequins and other flat decorations • Water colour paints • PVA glue Make a frame by tracing the shape onto your card – just fold a sheet of tracing paper in half and draw two half hearts against the fold, one inside the other. Use a craft knife to cut out your frame. Fill the centre with one of these three ideas: 1 Place your frame on a piece of sticky back plastic and trim off the excess. Since the plastic is sticky it won’t take much pressure to apply their decorations – great for younger children. 2 Paint some doilies with watercolour paints, allow to dry and then glue the edges to the frame. Add some decorations to the whole. 3 Carefully pierce the frame with a darning needle and then thread coloured yarn across the frame and decorate.

The Pavilion, Tennis Coaching, 5-15years, East Molesey, non members welcome, 020 8979 2800

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