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There’s a Louse Loose About the House I will never, ever, forget the toe-curling embarrassment when my small son announced, loudly, to the hairdresser “The last time I came here I couldn’t get my hair cut because there were eggs in it.” Eggs, better known as nits. The hairdresser was extremely reassuring and said that she was no stranger to nit-infested heads and I had no reason to be ashamed. But I was. I never had nits when I was a child and don’t really remember anyone else having them. In those days there was still a huge stigma attached to head lice. They were something that afflicted dirty people – lousy people. Since then head lice infestations have increased significantly and everyone and their mother says that head lice love clean heads. In reality, head lice do not care if your head is clean or dirty - head lice like heads. All that matters to the average head louse is a good blood supply as they are essentially tiny insect vampires who live by drinking blood. Head lice are small wingless creatures – therefore they don’t fly from head to head. Nor do they jump, they walk. Females lay 3 – 4 eggs daily and these are attached (glued on, if you like) to the hair at the base of the shaft. The word ‘nit’ officially refers to the empty egg, but generally these days most of us refer to lice or any sort of lice infestation as ‘nits.’ Children aged 4 – 14 are the most frequently infected
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group. My son went to pre-school and despite several notices about ‘nits’ he never picked them up. But, in his Reception Year at Primary school, he more than made up for it. For the first term I was engaged in a permanent state of warfare against head lice. Nits, while they may be uncomfortable, and more than a bit disgusting, are not dangerous. They are, however, highly contagious. If a child gets infected the chances are extremely high that everyone who they have close contact with will succumb too. Everyone will need to be treated.
Treatment can be problematic, because like any good parasite, lice are survivors. It’s no wonder British people spend approximately £30 million per annum on lice treatments. The problem with lice is that no matter how assiduously you treat them with chemicals your efforts will end in failure unless you remove every single last egg. Many products claim that they kill eggs as well as live lice. They may do, but, head lice rapidly develop immunity to various chemicals. The best way to find an effective product is to ask other parents and teachers. The only sure way to rid yourself of a nit infestation is to take a two-pronged approach. Use the louse-killing products on everybody in the home at the same time. Then nit-comb. There are plenty of different nit-combs available to buy at various prices – again, ask for recommendations. If your nit-comb isn’t up to the job you are wasting your time.
Before combing through your child’s hair liberally apply conditioner to your child’s head and work through until the hair is coated. The conditioner has several purposes – it makes it easier to manage the hair and divide it into sections. If you’ve used a chemical product on your child to kill the lice, it will help recondition hair. Conditioner eases the path of the tight nit comb through the hair, making the process easier and less painful for both you and your child. Finally, and in my opinion, the best part, the nits show up better against the white gloop. When nit combing it’s important to start at the base of the shaft, as close to the skull as you can, because this is where the eggs are laid. I quite enjoyed nit combing as I got a great sense of satisfaction watching the black specks pile up on the paper towels I had for wiping the comb between use. But then again, I had one small male child with short hair. I don’t know how soothing I’d have found the exercise if I’d had more than one child with medium to long hair. If you have school age children the best way to stay on top of lice infestations is to keep vigilant. Most kids with lice will scratch. (Most people only have to hear the word ‘lice’ and they begin to itch. I bet you are itchy right now). However not everyone who has lice will feel itchy, so it’s a good idea to regularly check your child’s head for those tell-tale black dots. Especially before a trip to the hairdresser! n
Anne Marie Scanlon
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Woking High School Providing the best possible start to secondary education • Additional Induction days for vulnerable/ nervous students • A dedicated form tutor for every student • An established peer mentoring programme • A Good Citizens scheme • The provision of a secure, safe and caring learning environment • An emphasis on being valued as an individual and included in the Woking High School ‘family’ • A happy and harmonious school community. Woking High School is a very successful and popular secondary school. Our success is founded upon our commitment to academic excellence, the provision of outstanding pastoral care and the unparalleled opportunities provided for students to participate in and enjoy extra-curricular enrichment activities. These characteristics ensure an excellent education for every student and underpin our acclaimed transition programme.
We place our students at the heart of everything we do. All prospective Woking High School students are visited individually at their primary schools in the summer term of Year 6. They are supported in all phases of the transition process by: • Personalised meetings between specialist staff and individual students and their families
“From the moment we walked into reception we felt welcomed and well informed. Thank you for such a positive experience.”
The standard of education, the memorable school visits and the dedication of all staff has been astonishing.”
What students say: “From an excellent education to the nurturing experience I received when I first arrived; Woking High has been great!”
When transferring from primary to secondary school, we build on students’ prior learning and achievements from day one. The highest expectations of learning and behaviour, established at primary school, are embedded at Woking High School and provide the bedrock for future academic success. We work collaboratively and have excellent relationships with our primary school partners. We prioritise the academic needs of each student so that all are able to make the best possible start to their secondary education. This is achieved through:
Outstanding Pastoral Care
What parents say:
“The induction ‘experience’ was well set out, exciting and dynamic. My son realized that the next step in his education could be very exciting.”
Academic Excellence
• Cross phase Year 6/7 curriculum work in English and Maths • Cross phase use of specialist secondary facilities and subject staff in MFL/Technology/ Science/PE/Computing • An established Gifted and Talented programme from Year 7 onwards with additional academic Induction days for the most able • An annual summer school to boost literacy and numeracy • An “Excel” nurture group to ensure all students are ‘secondary ready’ • A broad, balanced, stimulating curriculum • A school which is fully staffed by highly qualified, innovative subject specialists who provide an exceptional balance of support and challenge for each of our students.
Bronze and Silver levels • A vast range of offsite visits that challenge, inspire and motivate students • Opportunities to become involved with charity and voluntary work • An outstanding sports programme.
“I’m really happy I chose Woking High. I had many choices of school but Woking High was the one that stood out to me.” “I like this school because it is all anyone could ask for; fun, educational and friendly.” Year 7 students Autumn 2015
WHAT OFSTED SAY February 2016 ‘An aspirational ethos pervades the school’. ‘Pupils are proud of their school (and) enjoy coming to school.’ ‘Pupils are absorbed in their learning.’
Unparalleled Opportunities to develop as confident young people We believe that everyone has something special to contribute and we take every opportunity to provide all our students with a range of activities where they can build self-confidence and hone leadership skills. Our distinctive character programme, which focuses on the qualities of responsibility, respect, resilience, integrity, courtesy and enthusiasm, reinforces our enrichment and extra-curricular provision.
‘Diversity is celebrated and the community is harmonious.’ ‘Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. “We cannot praise the school highly enough”. We extend a very warm welcome to all parents and prospective students, from any primary school year group, to visit our school on any day of the school year and experience the unique ‘spirit’ of Woking High School. n
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March – 10th April Garden Detectives
claim Cadbury’s chocolate prizes for
arts and crafts activities for the whole
your efforts. Cost: £3 per trail plus
family. As you explore, don’t miss the
normal admission applies.
bumper display of daffodils during
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
the Early Daffodil Competition in the Glasshouse (29th – 30th March). See
The Big Top Circus
daffodils with a difference on our
Wellington Country Park, Odiham Rd,
Hilltop Borders throughout Easter.
Riseley, Berkshire RG7 1SP. www.
Challenge your idea of what a daffodil
wellington-country-park.co.uk
should look like! Adding to the impact, admire the border of hyacinths of all
Easter Crafts
colours, and drink in the perfume.
Wellington Country Park, Odiham Rd,
On 9th – 10th April, see birds of prey
Riseley, Berkshire RG7 1SP. www.
soaring above the garden in amazing
wellington-country-park.co.uk
agility displays, plus get up close and it and hop along to the Wild at Wisley
Friday 25th March Sunday 10th April
play area to build your own den, or
WHO’S EATEN EASTER?
venture into the Pinetum and discover
Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Near
10th April with the following activities:
our secret bird hide. See website for
Dorking RH5 6BD. Join us at Polesden
Hop through the garden on the trail
prices. www.rhs.org.uk
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learn more about them. Make a day of
Egg hunt between 10am - 3pm. Mrs
Saturday 19th March Sunday 10th April
family moments this Easter - just follow
Friday 25th - Monday 28th
the clues to lead you to a delicious
CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT
enjoying a charming picnic out in the
EASTER AT WISLEY
treat! Bring the family for Easter fun
Hatchlands Park, East Clandon,
grounds, but someone is taking big
RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey
every day and join in with arts &
Guildford GU4 7RT. 11am – 3.30pm.
bites out of the picnic and even the
GU23 6QB. Enjoy magical Easter
craft sessions, music, storytelling and
Head out into our garden and park to
picnic set! Mrs Greville has charged
moments with us, from 19th March –
plenty of outdoor activities. From 25th
follow the trails, solve the clues and
you with discovering who’s eating
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Greville and the maharaja have been
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R Easter? But with so many suspects, it’s trickier than it sounds. Follow our fantastic Cadbury’s Easter Egg Hunt and find clues at each new crime scene to discover who’s guilty. Could it be a naughty sheep, perhaps a disgruntled duckling, or could it be the maharaja’s own elephant? Cost: £3 per detective. Normal admission applies. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Friday 25th March Monday 11th April Spring Trail The Savill Garden, Great Windsor Park, Windsor, TW20 0UJ. The Savill Garden spring trail combines dragons, eggs, treasure and fun questions for families that focus on the garden’s Far East plant collection. Special packs available for £2.50 each. www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk
Saturday 26th EASTER BONNET PARADE Claremont Landscape Garden, Portmouth Road, Esher KT10 9JG. Get cracking at being creative and make your Easter bonnet to impress. Two prize categories, one for children and one for adults! Make or dust off your Easter Bonnets and come to Claremont for an Easter Bonnet parade from 3pm – 3.30pm. Free entry – normal admission applies. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
STEAM TOY RALLY Rural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Hundreds of working miniature steam engines on show. Demonstrate your own working model and entry is free (admits only one). Normal entry fees apply to all events. www.rural-life.org.uk
Sunday 27th EASTER FAMILY EVENTS Denbies Wine Estate Ltd, London Road,
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Dorking Surrey RH5 6AA.Commencing
Monday. Dust off your best hat or
and more. Make a fire pit to bake clay
on Easter Sunday in association with
come along and make your own.
creations (and toast marshmallows).
the Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity
Normal entry fees apply to all events.
Wednesdays: Wild Fun and Games:
www.rainbowtrust.org.uk Craft
www.rural-life.org.uk
Explore the Victorian Water Wheel
Activities available Monday – Friday
with our (very watery and very wet)
throughout the Easter holiday from
Tuesday 29th
11am until 3pm ranging from £1.50.
DREAMCATCHERS
Bottle Rocket. Paint canvas and cloth
www.denbies.co.uk
The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking
with colourful designs and build tipis
water wheel games, including the
GU21 4AA. Dreamcatchers 4-7 year
before an egg-stremely tricky Easter
Calling all Eggsplorers
olds and 8-11 year olds: make your own
egg hunt in the far woods. Thursdays:
Wellington Country Park, Odiham
delightful dreamcatcher to capture all
Wild Woodland: A day deep in the
Rd, Riseley, Berkshire RG7 1SP. Come
those happy dreams. Advance booking
woods. Build sand castles and create
and join us for Wellingtons Mega
required. All materials included, but
a massive woodland village. Seek out
Egg Hunt! www.wellington-
don’t forget to bring something to take
spring wildlife in the woods and make
country-park.co.uk
your project home in. Children under
the birds in your garden an Easter fat
8 must be accompanied by an adult.
ball treat. Gather sticks and twigs to
Accompanying adult goes free. 1.00pm
build a cooking fire to roast and toast
– 2.30pm (4 – 7 year olds). 3.00pm –
campfire doughnuts and other tasty
EASTER EGG TRAIL
4.30pm (8 – 11 year olds) £6.50 per
camp fire treats. Fridays: Wild Dens:
Winkworth Arboretum, Hascombe
child. www.thelightbox.org.uk
Use sticks, rope and leaves to build an
Sunday 27th & Monday 28th Road, Goldalming, Surrey GU8 4AD.
enormous woodland den. Decorate it
the family. Follow our Easter Egg Trail
Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th
around Winkworth and pick up a
WILD LEARNING EASTER
fire and an afternoon of wild games in
chocolate prize once you’ve finished.
Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham,
the woods. Cost: £40 a day or £170 for
Fun and chocolate for all ages -
Near Dorking RH5 6BD. Play learn and
a full five day week. Advance booking
explore the Arboretum and join in
explore in safe, supervised woods.Wild
required. Call 01932 868113 or book
with the children’s Easter Egg Trail
Learning Holiday Club gives kids the
online. Another activity camp will also
plus special activities for children
chance to play, learn and explore all day
be taking place on Monday 4th - Friday
including free face painting. £3 per
in safe supervised woods. Den building,
8th April. www.painshill.co.uk
trail plus normal admission applies.
wild art, woodland games, tracking and
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more. Run by Forest School qualified
A trail and a chocolate treat for all
with charcoal, chalk, clay and willow creations before lunch round the camp
leaders, Wild Learning clubs are the
Tuesday 29th March & Tuesday 5th April
CHILDREN’S EASTER EGG HUNT
perfect antidote to holiday boredom.
CREATION STATION
Painshill Park, Portsmouth Road,
Ages 5 -12. Cost £38. tel: 01483 424
Denbies Wine Estate Ltd, London Road,
Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JE. Go on a
400. www.wild-learning.net
Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA. Creation
big adventure around the magical egg shaped clues which will lead
Tuesday 29th March Friday 1st April
you to a final chocolate treat to take
WILD EASTER ACTIVITY CAMP
home. Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost:
Time: 9am – 4.30pm Easter activity
Included in normal admission price.
camp for kids at Painshill, Surrey. Fun
www.painshill.co.uk
packed days full of outdoor adventure
landscape garden looking for hidden
Station Workshops – Fabulously Fun Activities For All Ages! 11am and 2pm £7.50 per child / Accompanying adults free of charge. www.denbies.co.uk
Tuesday 29th March Thursday 7th April
PONY MAGIC
and mud sculptures. (for children
Kids in the Kitchen Easter Holiday Club
Hatchlands Park, East Clandon,
aged 8 to 13 years). Mondays: Wild
Manor House School, Manor House
Guildford GU4 7RT. Pony rides for
Bush craft: Into the woods to build
Lane, Little Bookham, Surrey, KT23
children. A truly magical experience
a shelter – but make sure it passes
4EN. Fun, educational clubs that run
with beautiful, safe ponies and
the water-proof test. Discover how
every holiday for kids who love to
experienced handlers. Children are
to spin willow bark twine to make a
cook and create. Two dates: 29th
led on a 3-5 minute ride, suitable for
natural wrist band you can decorate
March – 1st April and 4th – 7th April.
2-11 year olds. Cost: £3 per ride plus
with homemade tree beads. Start
www.kidsinthekitchen.co.uk
normal admission applies.
your own campfire for toasting well-
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
earned marshmallows. Tuesdays:
with bushwhacking, bivouac building
Wild Creations: With a wild morning
Tuesday 29th March Friday 8th April
EASTER SUNDAY & MONDAY
of games, including an egg-citing egg
EASTER FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Rural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford,
and spoon obstacle course, and a
Brooklands Museum, Brooklands
Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Easter
chilled afternoon of woodsy-crafty
Road, Weybridge KT13 0QN. On
chick hunt around the museum plus
workshops including dream catcher
weekdays during the Easter school
an Easter bonnet competition on
weaving, den decorating, cave painting
holidays (excluding Bank Holidays), our
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R popular car rides will be operating from 11am-1pm and from 2-4pm (subject to weather). Take a trip in a vintage-style car up Test Hill or along the Members’ Banking of the old Race Track, courtesy of the Brooklands Volunteer Car Rides Team. London Bus Museum will also be running their double decker bus rides throughout the holiday. Look out for Bertie the Brooklands Bear, who will be making guest appearances, pick up one of our trails for children up to 12 years old or try out our family workshop ‘Brooklands Recycling Challenge’ - Brooklands Museum seeks young engineers to help create a new invention from recycled car parts! Imagine a world where we are running out of resources and we can only invent new gadgets if we recycle cars. Can you design something to help our world starting with a limited number of paper car parts? Sessions run from 11.0012.30 and from 1.00-3.30. All materials will be provided. Tel: 01932 857381
Wednesday 30th OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Winkworth Arboretum, Hascombe Road, Goldalming, Surrey GU8 4AD. Adventure walk and craft
april Throughout April
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd
Magic Show
The Big Top Circus
Riseley, Berkshire RG7 1SP. www.
Wellington Country Park, Odiham Rd,
wellington-country-park.co.uk
YOUNG VICTORIANS
Riseley, Berkshire RG7 1SP. www.
Civic Centre, off High Street, Esher
wellington-country-park.co.uk
KT10 9SD. Elmbridge Museum is
Wellington Country Park, Odiham Rd,
Wednesday 6th Friday 8th
holding an exhibition about childhood
Tuesday 5th
in the Victorian era. Explored through
THE FIRST EASTER BUNNY
Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton,
three themes - home, education and
Guildford Museum, Castle Arch,
Guildford, Surrey GU3 1DQ. From:
play - visitors will get an insight into
Guildford GU1 3SX. Join us at
11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Be inspired by
some of the most important aspects
Guildford Museum from 11am to 1pm
the arrival of spring to design and make
of life throughout the 19th century.
for an Easter activity session. We are
your own terracotta chick. Explore
Objects on display include Princess
surrounded by Easter’s symbols at this
the gardens outside and spot signs of
Helena’s satin shoes, a collection of
time of year, but do you know where
the new season before learning clay
original Victorian dolls and log books
they come from? Have you ever asked
modelling techniques with artist Elaine
from the Oatlands schools.
yourself why we eat eggs at Easter
Parton. Tickets must be booked in
www.elmbridge.gov.uk
and why it is the Easter Bunny who
advance. Cost: £7.50, all ages welcome.
brings them? Listen to the stories of
www.wattsgallery.org.uk
MAKE! TERRACOTTA CHICKS
THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY
the goddess Oestre and learn about
Guildford Museum, Castle Arch,
the ancient origins of Easter. Follow a
Guildford GU1 3SX. Monday to
trail around the museum in the steps
Saturday, 11am to 4:45pm. This timely
of the Easter Bunny and collect treats
WILD LEARNING EASTER
exhibition explores the events and
in your own Easter basket. This event
Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham,
impact of the Great Train Robbery
is suitable for children aged six years
Near Dorking RH5 6BD. Play learn and
fifty years on and the subsequent
and over. Tickets: £3 per child.
explore in safe, supervised woods.Wild
investigations that took place. At around
www.guildford.gov.uk
Learning Holiday Club gives kids the
Thursday 7th & Friday 8th
chance to play, learn and explore all day
3am on 8 August, 1963, £2.6 million was stolen from a Travelling Post Office
LET’S GO FLY A KITE
in safe supervised woods. Den building,
en route from Glasgow to London. The
The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking
wild art, woodland games, tracking and
exhibition uncovers the investigations
GU21 4AA. Create and decorate your
more. Run by Forest School qualified
that followed, in particular the key
own kite to fly in the spring breezes.
leaders, Wild Learning clubs are the
role The Post Office Investigation
Up, up and away! Advance booking
perfect antidote to holiday boredom.
Department played in helping police
required. All materials included, but
Ages 5 -12. Cost £38. tel: 01483 424
uncover the events of the robbery. The
don’t forget to bring something to take
400. www.wild-learning.net
exhibition explores the robbery and
your project home in. Children under
its impact through previously unseen
8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday 8th
files and photographs. It will also look
Accompanying adult goes free. 1.00pm
RAINBOW CASTANETS
at the effects the robbery had on the
– 2.30pm (4 – 7 year olds) 3.00pm –
The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking
GPO more widely. A rather unexpected
4.30pm (8 – 11 year olds). £6.50 per
GU21 4AA. Make a brilliant castanet
twist to the story is revealed in the
child. www.thelightbox.org.uk
using paper plates and bottle caps and
exhibition as we find out what role
create some colourful sounds! Suitable
Guildford Post Office played in bringing
Wednesday 6th
the criminals to justice. This exhibition
PAPER PLANE MESSAGE CARDS
welcome. Younger children may need a
contains a variety of pop-up text panels,
The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking
bit of adult help and all children must be
as well as witness statements, interview
GU21 4AA. Make and decorate a
accompanied by an adult. All materials
session ends with a craft activity
records and police documents from the
special paper plane card. Then write a
included. Please note that you may have
using natural materials found on
investigation. Free admission.
message and see how far it flies. Suitable
to wait if the Education Studio is full.
your walk. Cost: £5 per child. Normal
www.guildford.gov.uk
for children aged 4+ but all ages are
Drop-in anytime from 1.30pm – 4.00pm.
welcome. Younger children may need a
www.thelightbox.org.uk
making in the Arboretum. Join Act One Adventures for tree and bird spotting, bug hunts and looking at the difference in the seasons. Each
admission charges apply. Event also
for children aged 4+ but all ages are
takes place on Wednesday 6th April.
Daffodil Valley
bit of adult help and all children must be
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The Valley Garden, Windsor Great Park,
accompanied by an adult. All materials
Saturday 9th
Windor, TW20 0HJ. From late March
included. Please note that you may have
MODROC SCULPTURE
through April, The Valley Garden’s
to wait if the Education Studio is full.
Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton,
magnificent daffodil display heralds
Drop-in anytime from 1.30pm – 4.00pm.
Guildford, Surrey GU3 1DQ. From:
the start of spring. Over fifty years,
www.thelightbox.org.uk
10.30am-4pm. Follow in the footsteps
Wednesday 30th & Thursday 31st Circus Skills Wellington Country Park, Odiham Rd,
this scattering of bulbs and seeds has
Riseley, Berkshire RG7 1SP. www.
become one of England’s largest displays.
wellington-country-park.co.uk
www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk
Wednesday 6th & Thursday 7th The Marvellous Mystical
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of G F Watts and experiment with 3D sculpture. Be inspired by sculptures big and small in the Watts Gallery Collection, learn about Watts’s
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Road, Weybridge KT13 0QN. Mini
looking for things to do with the kids.
WORKING WITH WOOD
Aces club brings the Museum to life
Normal entry fees apply to all events.
Rural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford,
through stories, craft, song and dance.
www.rural-life.org.uk
Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. The
With a focus on different objects,
wood yard along with woodland
stories and exhibits each month,
CREATE A MINI GARDEN
children will discover the treasures
Hersham Village Hall, Queens Road,
of Wood turners will be in action
we have in our collection and build
Hersham, Surrey KT12 5LT. Our Family
demonstrating the handling of timber
self-confidence in a new and exciting
Fun events are a great opportunity
from tree to finished product. On
environment. Second Thursday of
for families to spend quality time
the 24th - there will also be a ‘Tree
every month, activities run from
together, having fun with arts and craft
walk’ come along and learn about our
10:30—11:30am in the Racing Lock-
activities based around some of the
fantastic collection of trees. April 24th
Ups – ‘Raleigh Cycle Exhibition’. Each
fantastic objects in our collection. The
is also the 1100 Club Drive-It Day: A
session costs £2.00 per child - Adults
sessions take place on a Saturday once
selection of 1100, 1300s and BMC/BL
are free for activity. Please book in
a month, 2.00pm - 4.30pm. £1.50 per
cars be on display after the annual fun
advance, sessions are limited to 10
child. www.elmbridge.gov.uk
run. www.rural-life.org.uk
FAMILY FARM DAY
Friday 29th
Claremont Landscape Garden,
WATTS AT DUSK
Portmouth Road, Esher KT10 9JG.
Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton,
‘Big Foot’ the Entertainer Shows
CLASSIC CAR RALLY
Meet the animals from Mill Cottage
Guildford, Surrey GU3 1DQ. Open until
Rural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford,
Farm Experience. Children will be
9pm, 2 for 1 adult admission, 16s &
Wellington Country Park, Odiham Rd,
Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Classic
able to learn about the animals and
under free, all ages welcome. There is a
Riseley, Berkshire RG7 1SP. www.
cars from Morris Minors’ to Aston
a local spinner will demonstrate
door to a garden which has been locked
wellington-country-park.co.uk
Martin will be at the centre from 2pm.
turning fleece into yarn. Free event.
for many years. Can you find the key?
On event days the museum is always
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Enter the fantastic installation and join
sculptural techniques and recreate them for yourself to create your own plaster Marquette to take home. Led by artist Anna Hennings. Please bring your own lunch. Cost: £15. Ages 11-16. www.wattsgallery.org.uk
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th
Thursday 14th
children max, activity is for under 5s. Tel: 01932 857381
Saturday 16th
packed with additional activities
MINI ACES CLUB
and demonstrations, making them
Brooklands Museum, Brooklands
excellent for family days out if you are
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Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th
craftsmen and the Surrey Association
Avant Gardening to discover the very Victorian Secret Language of Flowers. Happen upon musical performances
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£17.50 (members £12) Children £12
Culden Faw Estate and a new launch
sploshing through the Stream Run
(member £7.50). Advance booking
in Norbury Park, Surrey in a Surrey
and bouncing around in the Foam
required. www.painshill.co.uk
Wildlife Trust site. They are both set to
Pit, kids can then collect their shiny
be action packed weekends full of fun,
finisher’s medal and get their fingers
Sunday 8th
laughter and of course bucket loads
sticky with a well-deserved ice cream.
Cowpie Country Show
of mud. Despite the fact that the UK
As well as the action packed obstacle
Blue Anchor Farm, nr Lingfield RH7
boasts a plethora of beautiful outdoor
course, the grounds of Norbury Park
6JL. A great family day out!
landscapes, English adventurer Ben
will be brimming with outdoor play
www.cowpie.co.uk
Fogle revealed that 25% of British kids
experiences and activities for the
spend less than 30 minutes a week
whole family to enjoy. Challenge the
playing outside. These are alarming
brood to a game of laser tag, a circuit
figures and indicate the pressing need
of the family challenge game, ride a
for parents to encourage their kids
pony, Zen out in a yoga class, build
Little Welly ‘Goes Wild’
to rekindle their sense of adventure.
dens, watch your toddlers take on the
Norbury Park, Surrey. Bigger, better
For little ones who love to get their
really little welly course or chill out
and muddier than ever before, The
hands dirty the not to be missed 3km
in front of the entertainment stage.
Little Welly ‘Goes Wild’ is set to open in
obstacle course takes mini-adventurers
Adding to the excitement will be a
Norbury Park, Surrey at a Wildlife Trust
through streams, woodland and
string of energetic organisations that
STAR GAZING
site on June 11th and 12th. Kids will
plenty of muck. Kids will take on 30
are passionate about kids, education
Painshill Park, Portsmouth Road,
have a ball as they run, jump, climb,
individual challenges that unfold in
and the great outdoors. First Soccer
Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JE. 8pm –
swing and crawl their way through
the picturesque Surrey countryside.
will be on-hand to highlight the
10.30pm A rare opportunity to join
the wildly popular outdoor adventure
The one of a kind experience has
importance of staying active while
Walton Astro Group in the beautiful
series. In the wake of last year’s sell-
been specially designed for children
The WildLife Trust will be dishing out
setting of Painshill to observe The Eta
out success organisers have confirmed
aged four and over, however parents
inspiration and ideas on how to enjoy
Aquarids meteor shower at its peak.
that The Little Welly ‘Goes Wild’ is back
and carers are also welcome to join
and preserve the natural environment.
Explore globular clusters, meteorites
for a third stint of squelchy summer
in the fun. After scaling the towering
Obstacle course tickets cost £15 for
and see Jupiter. Ticket price includes
fun. The return to Henley-on-Thames
heights of The Wall, conquering the
children and adult’s tickets cost £7.50.
refreshments. For ages 8yrs+. Adults
will see the event held at Oxfordshire’s
looming Tyre Mountain, splish, splash,
www.thelittlewelly.co.uk
by students at Priorsfield and delight in herbal cocktails and themed sweet treats. www.wattsgallery.org.uk
may Saturday 7th
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JUNE
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wellington Hop along to country park Calling all ‘Eggs’plorers! Join us at Wellington Country Park for an action packed Easter Holiday, in THE biggest outdoor play in Berkshire.
advert on page 17 or visit our website www.wellingtoncountry-park.co.uk n
Squire’s and plant
a Bunny Basket Bunny Hunt - £2 Children can also take part in a Bunny Hunt – find the names of the hidden bunnies around Squire’s Garden Centre and receive a 100g milk chocolate Lindt bunny!
Set in 350 acres of beautiful parkland between Reading and Basingstoke, Wellington Country Park really is an exciting day out. Only 10 minutes from the M3 and M4 and aimed at children up to the age of 8, spend your Easter holiday in this safe open air, fun filled venue for all the family!
Both activities take place in the Easter Holidays, from Tuesday 29 March – Friday 1 April, and Monday 4 April – Friday 8 April. Come anytime between 10am5pm. There’s no need to book, simply turn up on the day!
For further details, see our
windsor great park
Sitting in the heart of Windsor Great Park, The Savill Garden is one of the finest woodland gardens in the country, with a superb collection of plants acquired from across the world. Spring 2016 sees a special focus on plants from the Far East – in particular Japan, Korea, China and the Himalayas.
The theme continues inside The Savill Building, with oriental
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gifts available and opportunities to explore flavours from the Far East inside the café and restaurant. Admission fees resume on 01 March, however children under 16 now enjoy free entry when accompanied by a paying Adult or Senior Citizen. For more information see our advert on page 17 or visit www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk n
Hop along to Squire’s Garden Centres this Easter holiday and children can plant a Bunny Basket or take part in a fun Bunny Hunt. Plant A Bunny Basket £5.50 Budding little gardeners will be guided as they plant a beautiful Bunny Basket, which they can take home and display in their garden.
Each activity takes around 20 minutes, and is available on a first come, first served basis. A parent or guardian must accompany children at all times. Products are available while stocks last. Both activities are available at all Squire’s Garden Centres (except Chertsey). Find your nearest see our advert on page 23 or visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk n
Tilgate Nature Centre
in Crawley Spring is in the air, the bees are buzzing and it’s all go for the Tilgate Nature Centre. The new Australasian Zone is opening on Saturday 2 April and there are many new animals to see, including the bouncy new parma wallabies and beautiful pink galahs as well as Shelia the emu and her red-neck wallaby friends. Details about Australia’s most dangerous, its weirdest and the most wonderful animals will be displayed throughout the new zone. Wooden sculptures of the continent’s most famous animals will be dotted throughout the area too. The Australasian Zone launch day is set to be lots of fun, with themed music, craft activities, quizzes, competitions and didgeridoo workshops, along with public feeds and talks about
where’s wally?
the new animals throughout the day. And while you’re there, don’t forget to visit your old favourites – the meerkats have recently had a pup and the raccoon dogs are getting more confident by the day.
For more information on Tilgate Park and the new Australasian Zone see our advert on page 15, visit www.crawley.gov.uk/ tilgatepark or call 01293 521 168. n
The world’s highest search for Wally and friends has just been announced at the View from The Shard during the Easter school holidays 19 March – 10 April. Rather than the traditional hunt for eggs, the attraction at the top of Western Europe’s tallest building has collaborated with ‘Where’s Wally?’ during the Easter break for a largerthan-life search for the elusive globetrotter. Visitors to The View from The Shard will be challenged to spot Wally and friends (plus a few red herrings) amongst the busy city skyline.
Intrepid explorers Wally, Wenda, Woof, Wizard Whitebeard and Oldlaw will be reproduced in large-scale formats, appearing at some of the city’s best loved hotspots, rooftops and along the Thames. As the only place to see 1,000 years of London’s history from one vantage point, The View from The Shard has also included some historical characters to complicate the search and celebrate the city’s own colourful characters.
Families visiting during 19 March – 10 April will be able to purchase a combined ‘Family Ticket’ (valid for 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children), priced £79.95 – saving over 15%. All tickets during the period come with a ‘Where’s Wally?’ activity sheet which can be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a family adventure. To find out more and book tickets, visit www.theviewfromtheshard.com n
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Starting Thursday 24 April in Claygate Village Hall at 11.15pm to 12.00pm our STARLETS BABIES class is for our 1 to 2 year olds. This is a music and movement class using tambourines, cuddly toys and nursery rhymes. During these classes we aim to gain the confidence of the children and ask parents to stay and join in the class. We will start to introduce the first steps of ballet and develop balance and coordination. Our STARLETS 1 class is for our 2 to 3 year olds and is held
at 12.15pm – 1.00pm. This is a class which builds on the previous Starlets Babies class and aims to continue developing skills of balance and co-ordination. The children are still encouraged to use tambourines and teddy bears and do small steps, mime and songs in front of others to help build confidence. We will continue with the introduction of the first steps of ballet to include hopping and skipping, galloping and the first position of the feet and arms. When the children reach 3 they are usually ready to join the next class and are independent enough to be left.
CHADSWORTH STAGE SCHOOL
BABY BALLET TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS IN BALLET FOR MORE INFORMATION T: 020 8398 8104 / 07983 387585 www.chadsworthstageschool.co.uk chadsworth@dial.pipex.com
Classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Street and Musical Theatre Ages 2½ to adults held in Chertsey
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Here at Little Voices Guildford we welcome children aged 4 – 18 years and provide singing and drama lessons of the highest standard whilst building confidence and promoting children’s personal and social development. Little Voices Lessons are more beneficial than a 1:1 private lesson. Little Voices gives your child specific individual tuition within a group of only six children and the children work towards brilliant LAMDA group Musical Theatre examinations with
their friends working on scripts from their favourite musicals like Matilda, Hairspray and Frozen! The vocal and dramatic techniques are taught in a fun and exciting way and we pride ourselves on building your child’s confidence and self belief whilst promoting good posture, articulation and projection.
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Epsom is going from strength to strength, and are now recruiting for two new exciting classes starting this summer term.
However if you cannot make the regular classes why not sign up for their outstanding Easter and Summer workshops and put on a brilliant show in just a week!
If you would like only the very best tuition for your child, why not book them in for 2 free trial lessons? Just call Samantha on 07515 873894 or email westsurrey@littlevoices.org.uk.
They are launching ‘mini stages’ an exciting class for 2-4 year olds based at the Epsom Playhouse. Mini stages is a musical theatre class for children and their carers, the classes were finalist in the best pre-school resource last year! Epsom Stagecoach are also opening up a
The Demeric School of Dance was established in 1961. It runs dance classes in the ISTD Cecchetti method of Classical Ballet, ISTD Modern and Tap, Musical Theatre and Street Jazz as well as classes in Adult Tap and Ballet. Children’s classes are offered for children from ages two and half up to student level. Classes are run six days a week from the Dance Studios in the Farnham Maltings, The
new early stages class for 4-6 years olds on a Wednesday at The Beacon School due to a huge demand for places.
All information can be found at www.stagecoach.co.uk/ Epsom or call principal Rachel for a friendly chat on 01372 730363.
St. Joan’s Centre, Farnham, Farnham Methodist Church and William Cobbett Primary School. We have something to offer every age and all abilities with a serious interest in dance as a career or just for fun and exercise as well Easter and Summer Dance Workshops. For more information please contact: info@demericdance.co.uk or 01483813348
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Theatre owS Family & Children’S Sh
Camberley theatre Tel: 01276 707600 DRACULA’S GHOST
you will be wondering, “If it all was a dream?” Tickets: £9.50, Family £30 (2A & 2C or 1A & 3C)
RAPUNZEL
into her home, there begins a tale of
Sunday 17th April at 2.30pm. A
the most feared vampire of all time,
familiar tale with a fantastic new spin,
of his un-dead life and times, and the
it has all the charm you’d expect from
remarkable characters he has met
the minds that have been making the
down the centuries. A spine-chilling
world laugh non-stop for more than
original stage-play concerning the
two decades. Immersion Theatre are
actual story of Count Dracula -
thrilled to present the UK Premiere of
prepare for nothing but the bloody
this witty, tongue-in-cheek retelling
truth! A welcome return by the
of a perennial favourite which gives
wonderful Don’t Go Into the Cellar
us a possessive mother who happens
Theatre Company. Tickets: £12,
to be a witch, a tentative young man
Theatre Club £10
who happens to be a prince and a strong-willed but naïve young girl with the longest hair you’re ever likely to come across! Forced to live alone witch (literally) of a mother, Rapunzel dreams of seeing the outside world when a young prince and his trusty
Imagine falling down a rabbit hole
valet come across her tower. Before
and experiencing all the delights
the Prince and Rapunzel can have
of a world where things appear by
their “happily ever after”, however,
magic and really are quite as mad as
they’re going to have to face the
they seem. This musical adaptation
witch’s wrath and some hilarious
is sure to delight and have you
obstacles in this unique fairy tale!
dancing in the aisles. From Alice’s
Tickets: Full £14, Concessions
first meeting with the Mad Hatter to
£12, Family £44
her last encounter with the Queen of Hearts this hour’s performance edge of your seats or jumping for Joy. Meet all the fantastic characters in Wonderland; the “Little Grey
cranleigh arts Tel: 01483 2780000
who can’t remember the right words to the song, and of course the
Friday 18th March at 8pm. The
ever so sad “Mock Turtle”. You too,
unstoppable comedy juggernaut
can join Alice at the Mad Hatters Tea
that is The Noise Next Door are
Party and find out the real reason
turning up the volume for their third
why nobody does the washing up!
national tour! Get ready for a night
much too long, the “Caterpillar”
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a huge year for the guys with their eighth consecutive sell-out run at
electric theatre
the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and
Tel: 01483 444789
appearances on BBC One, ITV2, BBC is set to be their biggest and best yet.
JAMES and the GIANT PEACH
Tickets: £12
Thursday 31st March –
Three and BBC Radio One, this show
Saturday 2nd April at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. After his parents are
dorking halls Tel: 01306 881717 SURREY COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT
tragically killed in an unfortunate incident involving a Rhinoceros, James is sent to live with his horrible aunts. A chance meeting with an old man marks the beginning of an amazing adventure involving five fantastic insect friends, scary sharks,
Sunday 20th March at 3pm. Join
squawking seagulls and one very
the Surrey County Youth Orchestra
large peach. Our resident youth
at the Dorking Halls for their Spring
theatre is delighted to bring this
Concert. Formed in 1967, the full
peach of an adventure to the stage
symphony orchestra comprises
with a talented cast of young people.
around 80 young musicians from
Tickets: £10.50 Concessions:
all parts of Surrey. The orchestra,
£8.50
conducted by Alexander Walker, will be playing: The Wasps Overture Vaughan Williams, Cello Concerto
THE WIZARD OF OZ
- Elgar, Symphony No.5 - Malcolm
Wednesday 13th - Friday 15th
Arnold. The soloist in the concerto is
April at 7:30pm Saturday 16th
SCYO’s principal cellist, Poppy Miller.
at 1pm, 4pm, and 7:30pm. Like
Tickets: £8, Conc. £6
so many girls her age, little Dorothy Gale of Kansas dreams of what lies
WIZARD OF OZ: EASTER PANTO
over the rainbow. One day, a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world.
Friday 25th March at 11am
Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow,
and Saturday 26th March at
the Tin man, the Cowardly Lion, and
2.30pm. Join Kansas farm-girl
Toto as they travel the universe of
Dorothy and her pet dog Toto on
Dorothy’s imagination. Tickets:
this magical adventure suitable for
£17 - £15
all ages. Watch in amazement as they are picked up by a tornado and carried off to the magical Land of Oz. With help from their new friends
epsom playhouse
the Munchkins, they to travel to the
Tel: 01372 742555
Emerald City where the great Wizard
THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: NOISE IN THE HOOD
Mouse” who has a ‘tale’ that is
masters of off-the-cuff comedy. After
with nothing but her hair and her
Saturday 2nd April at 11:00am.
is sure to have you either on the
Concessions £17.00
punchlines from the undisputed
entertainment and after it is over
widow welcomes lawyer Mr Leech
SATURDAY MORNING CHILDREN’S THEATRE: ALICE IN WONDERLAND
for all the family! Tickets: £19.00,
characters and side-splitting
This show provides all round family
Thursday 24th March. 7.30pm – 9.30pm. When Bram Stoker’s
of mind-blowing songs, jaw-dropping
Tin Man who wants a heart, and
EPSOM & EWELL SCHOOLS’ MUSIC FESTIVAL
a Cowardly Lion who desperately
Tuesday 22nd March-
needs courage. Will the wonderful
Wednesday 23rd March at
Wizard of Oz be able to help them
5pm. Enjoy a fantastic evening
before the Wicked Witch of the West
at the Epsom and Ewell Schools’
captures them in her dungeon?
Music Festival. Children from
Packed with great songs, brilliant
local infant, primary, secondary
dance routines, lots of audience
and specialist schools have come
participation and plenty of laughter
together to showcase their incredible
of Oz lives. On their way they meet a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a
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enthusiasm and talents. They will
G-Live
dazzle you with their singing and performing. Tickets: £6
Tel: 0844 7701 797
fall in love with the Railway. They
and in the process tries to reunite his
have many adventures, and when
family and save their seaside town.
they save a train from disaster, they
Tickets: £9, Conc. £7.80
are helped to solve the mystery
Monday 4th April – Friday 8th
BEAR BEHAVING BADLY - THE JAM SANDWICHES AND ICE CREAM TOUR
April. PtO Theatre Education:
Tuesday 5th April at 1.30pm
Easter Shakespeare Workshop
& 4.30pm. Come and laugh along
STAR FOR A NIGHT 2016
& Staging of ‘THE TEMPEST’ by
with Nev, boogie with Beatrice
Thursday 7th and Friday 8th
acclaimed elephant conservationist
William Shakespeare. For ages
and sing along with Blue Peter’s
April at 7.30pm. An evening’s
and wildlife TV presenter of This
10-16 running Monday to Thursday
Barney Harwood as they are joined
family entertainment of music,
Wild Life and Big Cat Diaries for an
10.15am-3pm and Friday 10.30am
by Crazy Keith, Aunt Barbara and
song and dance from local young
evening of exciting animal stories
(staging 5.30pm). The Myers
Mr. Prank in an adventure that’s
performers live on stage at the
and intimate behind the scenes
Studio email: info@ptotheatre.
full of mischief, laughter and
Harlquin Theatre, Redhill. Tickets:
tales of life in Kenya with her young
org.uk web: www.ptotheatre.org.
mayhem!! Will Nev be able to resist
£8 - £10
family. Tickets: £18.50 Conc.
uk tel: 07525 116 764. Join Pull
Mr Prank’s ice cream? Can Keith
the Other Theatre for their fun
help Nev control his crazy cravings
and dynamic 5 day workshop and
in the kitchen? And can Beatrice
stage play on ‘THE TEMPEST’ that
encourage Mr Prank and Aunt
BALLET THEATRE UK: PINOCCHIO
introduces William Shakespeare’s
Barbara to bust a groove with keep
Thursday 5th May at 7.30pm.
last comedy. Inspired by English
fit moves? This hugely interactive,
Join Ballet Theatre UK as we tell
colonial adventures and full of
fun and vibrant production also
the tale of a wooden puppet carved
magic, forgiveness and generosity,
educates children aged 4 -12 about
from pine with but only one wish...
GOODNIGHT MR TOM
we’ll follow the usurped and exiled
the benefits of healthy eating and
to become a real boy. Follow
Tuesday 19th April – Saturday
Prospero, Duke of Milan along with
leading an active lifestyle. Tickets:
Pinocchio, the cheeky marionette
23rd. Times vary. The Olivier
his daughter, Miranda, a spirit,
£16.00 Under 16s: £14.00
puppet with an unruly nose, on
award-winning Chichester Festival
Ariel, and slave, Caliban to see
his epic quest as he overcomes
Theatre production of Goodnight
what a storm can truly bring. Meet
obstacles, faces consequences
Mister Tom returns! Now a modern
and even ends up in the belly of a
classic, Michelle Magorian’s wonderfully uplifting tale is brought
EASTER SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP
new friends, learn about making a
COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS
of their father’s disappearance. Tickets: £9.50
SABA DOUGLASHAMILTON: A LIFE WITH ELEPHANTS Tuesday 19 April 7.30pm. Join Saba Douglas-Hamilton, the highly
£16.50
new victoria Tel: 0844 871 7645
play and create a work-in-progress
Saturday 26th April at 3pm.
whale yet proves to all that dreams
performance for your friends and
Do you love comedy at G Live?
really do come true. Pinocchio,
gloriously to life in this magical stage
family. Cost: £155 per child
Then bring the family! The Comedy
joined with iconic characters such
adaptation by David Wood. Set
Club 4 Kids give you cracking
as Gepetto, The Blue Fairy and
during the dangerous build up to
entertainment for everyone over
Jiminy Cricket, will take you on a
the Second World War, Goodnight
six years old and under 400 years
heartfelt journey of discovery. Set
Mister Tom follows young William
Monday 4th April at 2.30pm.
old (no vampires or Highlanders).
to a stunning classical score this
Beech, who is evacuated to the
Today is the day that Pongo the Pig
We have the best comedians from
original production will delight
idyllic English countryside and forges
has been waiting for - that’s right,
the UK and world circuit doing what
ballet audiences and families alike
a remarkable and heart-warming
it’s his birthday! He’s been dropping
they do best… but without the rude
and promises to carve a new love
friendship with the elderly recluse,
hints to his friends all year, so is
bits! Suitable for ages 6-11 years
for Pinocchio through the magic of
Tom Oakley. All is perfect until
looking forward to a fantastic party...
and their grown-ups. Tickets: £10
classical dance. Tickets: £14.50
William is suddenly summoned by
but the trouble is, nobody seems
Family £31
- £18
his mother back to London. Tickets:
PONGO’S PARTY
to remember! Molly-Moo the Cow
£14.40 - £31.40
is making a mess baking, Sheena the Sheep is rehearsing with her band, and Marty MacDonald is in the middle of decorating-whatever can they be up to? Come dressed
harlequin theatre
leatherhead theatre
Tel: 01737 276 500
Tel: 01372 365141
help make Pongo’s party a day to
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN
ODDBALL and the PENGUINS
remember, by joining in the fun,
Tuesday April 5th at 2.30pm.
Saturday 26th, Monday 28th
songs and laughter- join a huge
Image Musical Theatre returns
and Tuesday 29th March at
children’s band and take part in the
with this wonderful adaptation
2pm. The heart-warming true
town’s biggest ever game of pass the
of E Nesbit’s classic ‘The Railway
story about an eccentric chicken
parcel! Pongo’s Party is a family show
Children’. When Father is taken
farmer who, with the help of
particularly suitable for 2-7 years old.
away and the family are forced to up
his granddaughter, trains his
Tickets: From £8.50
sticks and move to a simple country
mischievous dog to protect a wild
cottage, it is there where they soon
penguin sanctuary from fox attacks
in your best party clothes and
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