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February Half Term 2017
30th January - 27th March 2017
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FARNHAM HEATH RSPB RESERVE The Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham GU10 2DL. Farnham Heath, part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Entrance to the Reserve is free and the Reserve is open at all times. Visitors may use the facilities at the Rural Life Centre. Heathland is a rare habitat, we ask that visitors help us to protect this sensitive environment. Please enjoy the landscape and leave it as you find it and take litter and food waste home. If you enjoy nature and being outdoors, we are always looking for volunteers to help us look after the Reserves, please contact us for details. Entry is free to the Reserves but maintenance and management is not, so we welcome donations and information of any issues visitors may come across. Visit the RSPB website www.rspb.org.uk for ways to support our work.
SURREY OUTDOOR LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development are passionate about
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Fort in Guildford and Thames Young Mariners near Richmond and on their canal boat Angel Blue moored on the River Way in Guildford. They offer day and residential visits (in yurts, tepees and log cabins) to many youth and school groups who undertake adventurous activities such as kayaking, canoeing, sailing, climbing, mountain biking, Forest Schools/woodland activities, archery, high ropes and challenge courses. During the holidays, evenings and weekends, SOLD offering their range of TAZ (The Adventure Zone) activities from accredited training courses, holiday activities, family fun and evening/weekend sessions for children and adults. For more
Museum Explorers is a group for
Guildford GU1 4RR.10am – 2pm.
5-11 year olds where parents do not
Just in time for Valentine’s Day
need to stay and children can enjoy
make a willow heart to display on
a variety of subjects and activities
your wall or give to a friend. Hearts
based around the Museum’s diverse
can be small and purely decorative
collections, exhibitions as well as
or large enough to use as a card
seasonal and national events. South
holder or notice board. You will
Downs National Park Authority
also have the opportunity to make
together with the Sussex School of
a living willow heart to grow in the
Archaeology are offering Museum
garden. £28.00 to include lunch
Explorers the chance to participate
and materials. Booking essential.
in an archaeological finds workshop,
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
run by professional archaeologists.
river-wey-and-godalming-
A basic and friendly introduction
navigations-and-dapdune-
to archaeology with the chance
wharf
to see and handle some genuine advance booking advisable. For
Saturday 11th – Sunday 19th
more information, visit www.
FEBRUARY HALF TERM fun
haslemeremuseum.co.uk
Hobbledown, Horton Lane, Epsom
archaeological artefacts. Free event,
KT19 8PT. 9am – 7pm. Enjoy some
WOKING YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
of our award winning adventure equipment, whether it be our Tree
Christ Church, Jubilee Square, Woking
Top Climbing Towers, Hobtastic High
GU21 6YG. 7pm – 10pm. Some of
Ropes Course or daring underground
the most talented young performers
tunnels. Alternatively check out our
from last November’s Woking Music
400+ animals and watch daily shows.
Festival compete for the title of
Prices: Under 2s free, Children
Woking Young Musician of the Year.
2+ £9.75, Adults £8.75. Prices are
Tickets: Adults: £12, Under-18s: £3.
discounted after 3pm.
www.wokingmusicfestival.org.uk
www.hobbledown.com
Sunday 5th
FEBRUARY HALF TERM FUN
MY MOSQUE OPEN DAY
Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead
149 Oriental Road, Woking GU22 7BA.
KT22 9BS. 10am – 5.30pm. Enjoy a
12 noon – 3pm. On Sunday 5 February
great family day out this February
2017, the Shah Jahan Mosque will
Half term with the start of the spring
join over 80 British mosques around
lambing! Over 70 gorgeous new born
information, times, prices and
the country in opening its doors to
lambs due. Meet the Shepherd in
availability, please visit www.
the public. Enjoy a guided tour of the
sessions throughout the day. Birds
surreyoutdoorlearning.uk
mosque and an insight into its origins.
of Prey flying demonstrations. Meet
This is a free event.
miniature Shetland ponies in the
www.shahjahanmosque.org.uk
Pony Parlour. See website for prices.
WOKING PARK Kingfield Road, Woking Park, Woking GU22 9BA. A huge range of indoor
Wednesday 8th
www.bockettsfarm.co.uk
and outdoor leisure opportunities
NABUCCO
HALF TERM fun
are available within Woking’s Park’s
G Live, London Road, Guildford
Hatchlands Park, Guildford GU4
43 acres of attractive landscaped
Surrey GU1 2AA. 7.30pm – 10.20pm.
7RT. 10 am - 4 pm. This half-term
gardens, including Woking Leisure
Opera & Ballet International proudly
get outside and get messy with
Centre and Pool in the Park. For
presents an Ellen Kent production
activities from our list of 50 things
seasonal activities, prices and
with international soloists, highly-
to do before you’re 11 ¾. Explore
facility opening times visit
praised chorus and full orchestra.
inside a tree, build a den or take part
www.freedom-leisure.co.uk
Tickets: £27.50, £35.50, £38.00.
in geocaching, our newest activity.
Concessions: £24.00, £32.00, £34.50.
Please dress for the weather with
www.glive.co.uk
wellies or walking boots strongly
getting young people into the
Saturday 4th
outdoors to learn in new and exciting outdoor learning programmes across
MUSEUM EXPLORERS – ARCHAEOLOGY ON YOUR DOORSTEP Haslemere Educational Museum, 78
MAKING HEARTS FOR VALENTINES
encounter a little mud. See website
their three outdoor learning centres: High Ashurst near Dorking, Henley
High Street, Haslemere, GU27 2LA.
Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road,
org.uk/hatchlands-park
ways. They offer quality, bespoke
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recommended. This is a winter parkland trail and you’ll likely for prices. www.nationaltrust.
Ultimate Activity Camps – outstanding holiday childcare! Children can have the most ultimate
Whether children are new to holiday
fun during the holidays as Ultimate
clubs or seasoned ‘campers’, their
Activity Camps are running their
team will encourage children to try
outstanding holiday childcare
new activities and build self-confidence
programmes in the area for children
– and naturally have lots of fun!
aged 4-14 years! They run at the best schools in With over 25 years’ experience of
the country which offer first-class
running first-class holiday camps,
facilities including indoor heated
Ultimate Activity Camps offer the
pools, sports pitches, sports halls
opportunity for children to have fun,
and indoor space, the perfect setting
meet friends and try a huge array of
for holiday fun whether for a day or
exciting activities during the school
several weeks – the choice is yours
holidays.
(or your child’s!).
From swimming, zorbing and tennis
Some locations also offer brilliant
to archery, art and fencing, there are
story-led Survival childcare
over 40 games, sports or creative
programme – again bookable by the
activities giving children a new
day or week and offering an optional
experience every day.
Camp Out each week.
All Ultimate Activity Camps are
To start your child’s holiday
Ofsted-registered children’s activity
adventure, visit their website
day camps that have been rated
(www.ultimateactivity.co.uk) which
‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ and their
explains everything about their
staff on camp are trained to offer
locations, dates, activities and special
high levels of care to ensure children
offers, or you can call them on
are safe and engaged.
0330 111 7077 (local rate number).
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Surrey countryside is home to the
Concorde at set times during the day.
the role of animals in Surrey’s past
finest collection of native species in
The tour is tailored for our younger
with our free drop in family activities.
the country, where you will see and
audience, with fun and noise
Make an animal mask, design the
learn about Britain’s own wonderful
encouraged! See website for prices.
animals’ circus outfits, solve the
wildlife, with over forty different
www.brooklandsmuseum.com
zebra’s stripy puzzle! Free event.
species from tiny harvest mice to
www.visitsurrey.com
magnificent red deer and everything
Tuesday 14th
in between! A great day out for all the family and a real life natural history
MINI MAKE! DROP IN: PORTRAITS
Tuesday 14th – Sunday 19th
lesson! Prices: Adult £11.50 per ticket,
Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village, Down
Child 3 – 15 £8.50 per ticket.
Lane, Compton GU3 1DQ
LORD OF THE DANCE – DANGEROUS GAMES
www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk
Time: 11am – 3pm. Drop in for a fun
New Victoria Theatre, The
and messy art adventure. Explore
Ambassadors, Peacocks Centre,
the theme of portraits through
Woking GU21 6GQ. Celebrating 20
WOOLLY WEEK AT GODSTONE FARM
Saturday 11th
Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Road,
YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE!
messy play, sensory games and
years since Michael Flatley debuted
Godstone RH9 8LX. 10am – 5pm.
Bourne Hall Museum Kids Club,
craft activities. Children must be
Lord of the Dance, the show returns
Join us for lots of farm fun, the
Spring Street, Ewell KT17 1UF. 1pm –
accompanied by an adult. Ages 2-5.
with new staging, choreography and
re-opening of the Hog’stacle Course
3.30pm. A highwayman was a robber
Can be booked in advance or on the
cutting edge technology, all produced
plus brand new craft and play activity
who stole from travellers. The word
day. Price: £4 including materials.
and directed by Flatley. Fresh from
‘Sheep Herding Hustle’! The Herding
highwayman is first known to be
www.wattsgallery.org.uk
hugely successful runs in the West
Hustle includes making your very
used in the year 1617. Price: Entry £5
own balloon sheep and then joining
per child (includes 1 accompanying
us a few times a day for a herding
adult). tel: 020 8394 1734
game on the lawn… cameras at the
Tuesday 14th – Thursday 16th
End, Broadway, Europe and the Southern Hemisphere, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games continues
WILD WOODLAND CAMPS
to thrill audiences around the globe
INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING
Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey
with its intoxicating mix of dance
website for prices.
KT11 1JE. 9:00am – 4.00pm. Have a wild
and music that fuses the traditional
www.godstonefarm.co.uk
Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village, Down
time this half term with tracking, wild
with the contemporary in a classic
Lane, Compton GU3 1DQ. 10.30am –
art, bush craft and den building (For
tale that showcases the exceptional
HALF TERM FUN AT WILDWOOD
4pm. Paint on canvas from a still life
children from 8 to 13 years). Advance
talent of the cast. Tickets: From
scene. Create experiments and learn
booking required. Book online or call
£40.15 - £48.65 www.atgtickets.
Peacock Wood, Stoke, Guildford GU1
the basics of oil painting from colour
01932 868113 Cost: £40 a day.
com/venues/new-victoria-
1HB. The UK’s most exciting treetop
mixing and consistency to composition.
www.painshill.co.uk
theatre/
adventure, ropes and zipwire course
Ages 11-17. Cost: £15 including
in Guildford, Surrey. Experience the
materials. Please bring your own lunch. www.wattsgallery.org.uk
WWF EARTH HOUR WORKSHOPS
Wednesday 15th
thrill of negotiating rope bridges,
ready! It’s going to be super fun. See
wobbly crossings and zip wires high
Living Planet Centre, Brewery Road,
BROOKLANDS MUSEUM TORCH LIGHT TOUR
Rufford House, Woking GU21 4LL.
Brooklands Museum, Brooklands
10.30am – 12 noon. Join us and get
Road, Weybridge KT13 0QN. 6pm
Tarzan. All the time perfectly safe
Monday 13th – Friday 17th
as you are continuously connected
HALF TERM FAMILY FUN
ready for Earth Hour! At 8.30 p.m. on
– 9.30pm. Attend a special tour of
to the safety wire by our ‘Saferoller’
Brooklands Museum, Brooklands
Saturday 25th March 2017, hundreds
the Museum as night falls. Warm
system. No tedious unclipping and
Road, Weybridge KT13 0QN. 10am
of millions of people across the world
clothes, sensible shoes and a torch
clipping back on, you will be free
- 4pm. On weekdays during Half
will switch off their lights to show
are highly recommended as our
to enjoy the treetop obstacles safe
Term, our popular car rides will be
decision-makers that we care about
expert guide leads you through
and unhindered. You can book
operating from 11am-1pm and from
our environment and the effects of
the Motoring Village, Stratosphere
three different adventures in the
2-3.00pm (subject to weather). Take
climate change. Come and watch
Chamber, Test Hill and the Members’
woods. Wild Wood Adventure is our
a trip in a vintage-style car up Test
our short inspirational Earth Hour
Banking. Booking essential. Please
main course designed for Adults
Hill or along the Members’ Banking
film. Then create a colourful recycled
arrive between 6 - 6.30pm.Tour
and adventurous Children from 11
of the old Race Track, courtesy of
lantern with powerful messaging to
lasts approximately 90 minutes. Not
years old. Wild Kids is for youngsters
the Brooklands Volunteer Car Rides
shine brightly on the night. Suitable
suitable for children under 12 years.
aged 6 to 12 years and Wild Wood
Team. Also, London Bus Museum will
for children aged 4 years and older.
Adult tickets £16, Child tickets £13
Challenge is for groups and team
be operating bus rides around the
Children must be accompanied by an
(12-16 years) Tickets include soup
building and is suitable for ages
local area. Look out for Bertie the
adult. Free, suggested donation of
and bread roll on arrival. Tickets
Adults and Children from 10 years
Brooklands Bear, who will be making
£3. www.wwf.org.uk
must be booked in advance.
old. See website for various prices.
guest appearances, pick up one of
www.wildwood-adventure.com
our trails for children up to 12 years
up in the trees like a modern-day
www.brooklandsmuseum.com
old or join in with our Half Term
Tuesday 14th – Saturday 18th
FUNKY FACES
BRITISH WILDLIFE CENTRE
family workshop. Every weekday
ANIMAL ANTICS
The Lightbox, Chobham Road,
Eastbourne Road, Newchapel,
during the Holidays at 10:25 and
Surrey History Centre, 130
Woking GU21 4AA. Drop-in anytime
Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LF. The British
13:25. During School Holidays,
Goldsworth Road, Woking GU21
from 1.30pm – 4.00pm. Come and
Wildlife Centre in the heart of the East
we run dedicated Kids Tours on
6ND. 9.30am – 4pm. Learn about
make a wacky paper face using
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FITNESS • CONFIDENCE • DISCIPLINE RESPECT • FUN • LISTENING SKILLS CO-ORDINATION • FOCUS We also have classes for Adults Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts and offer 1-2-1 training
For great days out listings, visit www.primarytimes.net
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R simple paper sculpture techniques. Suitable for children aged 4+, but all ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All materials included. Please note that you may have to wait if the Education Studio is full. Free entry. Suggested donation £2. www.thelightbox.org.uk
Wednesday 15th Saturday 18th MAKE! FELTED ARTWORKS Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village, Down Lane, Compton GU3 1DQ. 11am – 1pm & 2pm - 4pm. Listen to music and see natural inspiration in Watts Studios then create your own felted artwork to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 5+ Must be booked in advance. Price:
green hearts with powerful messaging
our Forest Segway Experiences. We
and tickets for all children are FREE.
about the wildlife and places you love
promise you it’ll be a day out you’ll
Tickets: £12.50, Under 18s: Free.
and cherish. We’ll be using a range
never forget! Guide prices: Adult
Telephone: 01483 444334
of techniques to help you and your
(Gorillas) £33.00 per ticket Child aged
family create green hearts for you
10-15 (Baboons)£25.00 per ticket.
to wear or share, to show that you
www.goape.co.uk/adventures
care about climate change. We’d love
march
heart on your sleeve to Show the Love
Thursday 24th – Saturday 26th
for our amazing planet. Suitable for
THE WITCHES
ASICS WEYBRIDGE SPORTS 10K RUN
children aged 4 years and older, must
Yvonne Arnaud, Theatre, Millbrook,
Weybridge Health Club & Spa, Walton
be accompanied by an adult. Price: £3
Guildford, Surrey GU1 3UX. “Down
Lane, Weybridge KT13 8QA. 7am –
suggested donation.
with children! Do them in!” Boy
5pm. The Asics Weybridge Sports
www.wwf.org.uk
loves listening to his Grandmother’s
10k Run & Kids Mini Run is coming to
wonderfully horrible stories. Especially
Weybridge on Sunday March 5th 2017.
when they are about Real Witches. But
Organised by Weybridge Sports and
PETER AND THE WOLF
little did he know that a short stay at
hosted by the Weybridge Health Club
Mill Studio, Millbrook, Guildford
the Hotel Magnificent in Bournemouth
& Spa, the event promises to be a great
GU1 3UT. 11am & 2pm. Peter is
would twist into such profound
day of sporting success and community
a mischievous boy living with his
proportions. Children beware…the
spirit! We have a fantastic 10k route
grandfather. Against the old man’s
Ladies of the Royal Society for the
organised that takes you by the river,
wishes, Peter goes into the meadow
Prevention of Cruelty to Children are
into the heart of Weybridge High Street,
to play with his animal friends.
not quite as they seem…Come and
past the Monument and along the
Despite his grandfather’s warnings of
join Act Four, the Yvonne Arnaud
boutique shops of Baker Street. For the
a wolf in the nearby forest, he fails
Youth Theatre’s brand new Production
kids, we have a 1 mile mini run with a
to heed the advice and soon finds
Group, as they bring Dahl’s enchanting,
prize given per age group! Our Race
himself in peril. Find out how this
chilling and colourful story to life.
Village is where we are welcoming the
clever boy with his animal friends
Tickets: Adults £12 Under 18s £10.
community to come down and try out
triumph in this classic tale. Most
www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
some local delicacies from our selection
you to take part and wear your green
Saturday 18th
suitable for ages 5 years plus. Tickets: £9. www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
Sunday 26th
Sunday 5th
of market stalls and also support the runners as they cross the finish line.
SOUTHERN PRO MUSICA FAMILY CLASSICS CONCERT
Early bird entry £18 until end of June
G Live, Upper High Street, Guildford
team for a discount!
ART IN THE MAKING
GU1 2AA. 1pm instrumental and
www.weybridgesports10k.co.uk
Haslemere Museum, 78 High Street,
percussion workshops, 3pm concert.
Haslemere GU27 2LA. 10am – 5pm. A
A Musical feast for all the family,
Wednesday 8th
remarkable exhibition by local artist and
including a wide range of hands-
Museum patron, Roger Dellar. Come
on workshops from 1.00pm in
RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY ‘TANGENT’
along and view recent paintings many
collaboration with Surrey Arts followed
G Live, London Road, Guildford
TW20 0EX. 7.30pm – 9pm. The unique
of which are of local scenes or have
by a 60-minute concert. Southern
GU1 2AA. 7.30pm. The ever musical
Andean band, the only one of its type in
been painted on location. A unique
Pro Musica returns to G Live for their
Richard Alston Dance Company
the UK, specialises in the performance
opportunity to watch Roger painting in
annual celebration of live classical
returns with a programme of works
of music from the Bolivian Andes and
the Museum galleries too. Admission by
music for all the family. Enjoy the
to musical scores that originate from
gives a diverse range of performances,
Donation to the Museum.
opportunity for ‘hands-on’ workshops
completely different worlds. Tickets:
often in collaboration with the UK-
www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk
led by Surrey Arts tutors, in which you
£18.00, £25.00. G Live Friends: Save
can try out orchestra instruments,
£2.50. Telephone: 0844 7701 797
£7.50 including materials. www.wattsgallery.org.uk
Friday 17th ANDEAN BAND: CROSSING BORDERS Royal Holloway University Of Surrey, Boilerhouse Auditorium, Egham
Saturday 18th – Saturday 25th
based Andean musicians. Free. www.royalholloway.ac.uk
WWF SHOW THE LOVE WORKSHOP
Saturday 18th February – Sunday 19th March
including percussion, and then be
then £22 per single entrant, create a
thrilled by the sound of a professional
Saturday 18th
orchestra playing some of classical
BODY SNATCHERS
GO APE TREE TOP ADVENTURE
music’s most exciting music. There
Bourne Hall Museum Kids Club,
Living Planet Centre, Brewery Road,
are lots of opportunities for audience
Spring Street, Ewell KT17 1UF.
Rufford House, Woking GU21 4LL.
Alice Holt, Bucks Horn Oak,
participation. Great for all the family
1pm – 2.30pm. Learn how and why
10.30am, 11.15am & 12 noon. Let’s
Wrecclesham, Farnham GU10 4LF.
from ages 4 to 104. Our concert will
these men crossed the boundaries
get creative about climate change! This
Open Weekends Only – 9am – 5pm.
also feature special appearances by
of acceptability and what actions
February, people across the country
Live life more adventurously – that’s
pupils from our partner schools in
brought about the introduction of The
will show the love for all the things
our challenge to you. Head into the
Guildford, including St Thomas of
Anatomy Act in 1832. Discover what
that are affected by climate change
forest for our high-wire Tree Top
Canterbury, Bushy Hill and Guildford
was happening in Ewell. Entry £5 per
through the power of green hearts.
Adventure and Tree Top Junior, our
High School Junior School. The perfect
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What’s going on in... WOKING
Developing potential for life St. Andrew’s School was founded in 1937 and is a respected and thriving coeducational Prep School, set in 11 acres of grounds near Woking town centre. The School seeks to create a nurturing and happy environment in which all pupils are encouraged and enabled to develop their potential to the full. At St. Andrew’s children feel secure and confident and are highly motivated to perform to the best of their ability in all aspects of school life. Children are prepared for entrance and scholarship exams to a wide range of independent senior schools and there are specialist teaching facilities for all subjects including science, ICT, music and art. The curriculum is broad and the school places great emphasis on music, sport
and the arts. In our recent ISI Inspection, (January 2016), we were extremely proud to be rated ‘excellent’ in all areas. St. Andrew’s has excellent on-site facilities including an all weather sports surface, sports pitches, tennis courts, cricket nets and a swimming pool. Children can be supervised at school from 8am and, through our extensive after-school activities programme for Year 3 and above, until 6/6.30 pm most evenings during the week. An after-school club is available from 4pm to 6pm for Pre-Prep and Year 3 children. Don’t take our word for it! Come to our next open morning and have a guided tour by one of our senior pupils. See our advertisement for more details or visit our website: www.st-andrews.woking.sch.uk
A Leading IAPS Co-educational Nursery, Pre-Preparatory & Preparatory School Hoe Bridge School is set in a perfect location on the outskirts of Woking surrounded by 22 acres of beautiful grounds. The school was last inspected in October 2014 achieving a grade of ‘excellent’, something that both the girls and boys and staff are extremely proud of. At the heart of Hoe Bridge stands the stunning 17th century mansion, Hoe Place. Around this historical mansion, the school has undertaken another major building project to further enhance the facilities. The Pre-Prep department has been completely rebuilt creating more space and light for the youngest children and future projects will also create more space for the girls and boys in the Prep department. From September 2015, the Nursery will be extending the hours it currently offers to five full days. Alongside the academics
sport, music, art and drama play a major part throughout the school and the boys and girls excel in many areas; end of year productions; sporting excellence achieving national success in netball and hockey, county success in cricket and football; individual musical success in national youth orchestras and choirs and a spectacular annual art exhibition. Scholarships in all these areas are regularly won. The atmosphere of every school is unique and the strength and attraction of Hoe Bridge lies in the atmosphere. Standards and targets are realistic, though set as high as possible, the bright are challenged and the less able supported, instilling confidence in all the girls and boys. The school has an extremely good reputation, is constantly striving to improve results and preserve and enrich the family atmosphere.
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When I was a child in the 1970s and 80s a birthday party consisted mainly of sandwiches and cake. If it was a posh affair there was also trifle. Most children these days would scorn at such lack of sophistication. Or would they? Funnily enough, one of the latest trends on the children’s party circuit is ‘Retro’, where kids get jelly with ice-cream, sandwiches, sausage rolls (or sausages on sticks) and of course birthday cake. Games like Pin-the-Tail on the Donkey, Pass the Parcel and Musical Chairs never go out of fashion and going Retro can keep costs down. Themed parties never go out of fashion whether its pirates, princesses or superheroes. In the past few years Frozen parties (after the Disney film of the same name) have become extremely popular. Theme parties need not cause huge expense as many supermarkets and discount shops have decorations and table accessories to suit the various favourites including the ever-popular Frozen. Don’t discount leaving home as an expensive option as many local amenities have facilities that are under-used and often up for
rental. If you provide your own food and decoration that will help keep costs down, and it has the advantage that no priceless family heirloom or treasured possession is going to get smashed to pieces. Entertainment is always a worry for parents and while clowns and jugglers are still popular children these days may also find themselves being tutored in football skills or meeting an Elsa (from Frozen) lookalike. Again, on the surface these might seem like pricey options but shop around on the internet and there are bargains to be found. Activity parties are increasingly popular; your child can learn to make pizza in a restaurant, paint crockery or even go on a Bear Grylls adventure in the woods.
always have a cinema party at home, let the guests choose DVDs and make their own popcorn – then disappear! Pizza parties work equally well for both older and younger children. Pizzas are easy and quick to prepare but do keep an eye on local pizza chains for vouchers and discounts Many parents stress about what food to provide for their small guests. Some of the delicacies on offer at children’s parties would put pricey restaurants to shame. Don’t be tempted down this path, these are small children, not the Michelin committee (although there will always be one precocious child who would prefer caviar to fish fingers). The only food that should worry a host is one that a guest may be allergic to, or intolerant of, as some allergies can be very severe or even fatal. n
As children start to reach the end of primary school they often become too ‘sophisticated’ for ‘children’s parties’. One option in this case is to have a cinema party where they all go to see a film. Many cinemas will organise this for you, but you can just as easily do it yourself. If money is an issue you can and any soiling on clothing should be soaked in cold water before laundering.
Angel Faces have provided professional services for over 25 years, enhancing your event with skilled Face Artists or Balloon twisters, maybe a Craft Party. Packages are competitively priced and only the highest quality, safe products are used. • Parties (Birthday, Christmas etc.) • Wedding receptions • Christenings • Corporate family days • Charity/Fundraising Events; • Hen Parties or Proms • Film Premieres • Sports Events! Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Middlesex and Berkshire. Plus Central, South and South West London
Temporary and Glitter tattoos will last up to 5 days and are waterproof. They are easily removable, using warm soapy water or baby oil. Glitter tattoos are applied using skin safe cosmetic adhesive and cosmetic poly-glitter, mainly freehand or using a wide selection of stencil designs. Popular with adults! It is NOT recommended for children under 3 years of age to use Face Paint, in accordance with many manufacturers’ guidelines. A small motif can be offered with discretion to hand/arm. Products applied are for professional use and conform to current regulations. Face paint should be removed with a damp cloth (please avoid baby wipes)
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At the Hen-House the aim is to take the hassle out of organising and cleaning up a party! Their parties are great fun, with options for party games and/or a disco on their amazing LED disco floor, and of course playing in the soft play! Parties last for 2 hours, and the price includes the party lunch/tea as well as a cake. The venue can be hired exclusively for £275 after 3pm
(£375 before 3pm), but there is also the option of having a ‘non-exclusive’ party for £150, where they remain open to the public, but the back disco/ party room is yours exclusively. Oh, and before you ask, yes, they are licensed! For more information please see their website www.thehen-house.com or call 01428642865.
AirHop is an indoor trampolining park, we have over 150 interconnected trampolines that go across the floor and up the walls. We have a free jumping area, a three lane foam pit, a dodge-ball arena and two basketball rings for slam dunking. At AirHop we know that birthdays are all about fun and excitement so you’ve come to the right place. Once we have got you ready, you
have full access to everything AirHop has to offer. As part of your adventure, your group will also experience a private Dodgeball game. Bouncing can work up an appetite, when your time is up your host will escort you to your party room where you can celebrate with pizza and friends. Check us out online at www.airhop-guildford.com
e r t a e Th S w o h S ’S n e r d l i h C Family &
Camberley theatre Tel: 01276 707600 ROCK ICONS Thursday 16th February, 7.30pm. Rock Icons is an all new energetic live music show that will take you on a journey through the eras and evolution of Rock & Classic Rock, featuring music & visuals from the world’s most iconic Bands & Albums such as Yes, Deep Purple, Queen, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Toto, Rainbow, Def Leppard, Linkin park, Thin Lizzy, The Who, Pink Floyd, Guns N Roses, ACDC and many more... Tickets: Full £20, Conc £19, Theatre Club £18, Students £16
ALICE IN WONDERLAND Sunday 5th March, 2.30pm. Imagination runs wild and logic is abandoned in this fantastical, larger-than-life musical brimming with nonsensical fun and excitement for the entire family. Follow Alice and the White Rabbit as they set off on a colourful, topsy-turvy adventure like no other and meet a host of outlandish characters including the troublesome twins, Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee, the notorious Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire cat and of course, the
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Mad-as a bat-Hatter! Tickets: £14, Children £12, Family 2 Adults & 2 Children £40
cranleigh arts Tel: 01483 2780000 PETE’S DRAGON (PG) Saturday 4th February, 2pm. For years, old wood carver Mr Meacham has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace, who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales... until she meets Pete. Pete is a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliot. With the help of Natalie, an 11-year-old girl, Grace sets out to determine where Pete came from, where he belongs, and the truth about this dragon. Tickets: £8.25 Adults; £7.25 Friends; £5.50 16 years and under.
FAMILY FUN DAY Saturday 4th March, 10am. Join us for a family fun day brought to us by children’s book publisher, Otter-Barry Books. We will have a range of
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activities including live drawing, interactive storytelling, puppetry and workshops for little ones. Small Entry Fee
dorking halls Tel: 01306 881717 OLIVER! Wednesday 16th – Saturday 18th February. DDOS are proud to bring Lionel Bart’s multi-award-winning, smash hit musical Oliver! to the Dorking Halls stage. Highlights include the production’s many memorable musical numbers, and Fagin’s gang of talented pickpocketing orphans. You’ll be left asking for more! Tickets: Adults £14.00-£18.00 Concessions £12.00-£16.00
electric theatre Tel: 01483 444789 THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE Wednesday 15th February, 11am & 2pm. Charlie Hubble is a little boy with a very big dream: he wants to be a worldclass magician. So he saves up his pocket money to buy The Big Book of Magic for Trainee Magicians, then he sets off to
Mr Zacoor’s Toy Shop to buy his spell book. But Mr Zacoor is no ordinary shopkeeper, he’s a real life Sorcerer! And he has a very special job for Charlie...This delightful new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and storytelling. There’s also an enchanting toy shop setting filled with all sorts of magical surprises! Little people aged 3-7 will love this funny, heart-warming tale, but big people will have lots of fun too. Tickets £6.50
MR ALEXANDER’S TRAVELLING SHOW Saturday 18th February Times: 11am & 2pm. In a magical blend of juggling, unicycling, balance and illusion, our extraordinary festival finale show captures the magic of the Vaudeville and Music Hall. Closely choreographed to vintage jazz, Mr Alexander’s Travelling Show will transport audiences both young and old back in time, from his spectacular and gravitydefying two chair balance to the fascinating linking routine (which has been praised as the finest in Britain). The show guarantees to inspire, entertain and delight all who watch. Tickets: £6
Pirbright Ballet School Ballet Classes in Pirbright Village From age 2½ to adults For both boys and girls Fully qualified teachers Follow the RAD syllabus
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epsom playhouse Tel: 01372 742555 BUGSY MALONE Wednesday 8th February, 2.30pm & 7.30pm & Thursday 9th February, 7.30pm. Following the rip-roaring success of Oliver! the Musical, Ewell Castle School present this slick, slapstick musical comedy. Bugsy Malone follows the rivalry between two half-witted street gangs and the suave and sophisticated Bugsy himself. Along the way he makes finds love, laughter and befriends a cowardly boxer, destined for stardom. In this film noir spoof, the message is one of good, clean, family fun; the characters are wonderful cartoon cut-outs; and the weapons of choice are “splurge” guns, custard pies and a whole lot of attitude. It could get messy! Tickets: £15 (ticket conditions apply).
CLOSE UP MAGIC Saturday 4th March, 7.30pm. Prepare to be amazed! A Playhouse regular, Close Up Magic is one of the most impressive forms of the art and this unique format showcases some of the best and most skilful exponents. Audiences get to experience the magic in an informal, close up setting, often taking part themselves and witnessing the impossible from only inches away. An intimate evening of close up magic, trickery and sleight of hand. Tickets: £16.50 (ticket conditions apply).
G-Live Tel: 0844 7701 797 THE GIRL AND THE GIRAFFE
the fence. Climbing up as high as she can to get a better view, she is surprised when she comes face to face with…Giraffe! As their friendship grows, Girl discovers that Giraffe isn’t very well. She tries everything she can to make him feel a bit better; putting on bandages, making a cup of tea, and even baking a truly magnificent cake, but she doesn’t get it quite right. Girl soon realises that Giraffe doesn’t need a plaster for a graze on his arm or a scratch on his knee. Giraffe is sad. Sometimes we need a different kind of plaster for the things you can’t always see. Charming puppetry, an enchanting soundscape and beautiful storytelling combine in this sensitive show about love and friendship, told from a child’s perspective. Suitable for: Ages 3-6 years. Tickets: £10.50, Family offer: £34.00 for 4 people, min. 1 adult
CREATIVE ORCHESTRA Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th February, 10am – 4pm. Join us to create your own piece of classical music in this two day creative composition and performance work for all abilities. Participants will spend two days with professional conductor and workshop leader Patrick Bailey, musicians from Southern Pro Musica and experienced tutors from Surrey Music Hub to develop instrumental and ensemble skills, and create a brand new piece of music… from scratch! It is not essential to read musical notation to join. Any instrument and musical background welcome. Any standard (approximate guideline grades 1-4). Participants need to have their own instrument. For ages 8-14. Tickets/Course Fee: £65.00 for 2 days.
Saturday 11th February, 11.30am & 2.30pm. One day whilst Girl is playing in her garden, she spots something peculiar on the other side of
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harlequin theatre Tel: 01737 276 500 LILY AND THE LITTLE SNOW BEAR Saturday 11th February, 2pm. Lily lives with Grandpa in a pretty little cottage somewhere in the countryside. Today she is very excited. It’s snowing and Lily loves SNOW! So, she pops on her coat and sets off to explore. But when she discovers a trail of soft little footprints, she’s in for a very big SURPRISE! Tickets: £10.50
BOLSHOI BALLET: SWAN LAKE Sunday 5th February, 3pm. At moonlight on the banks of a mysterious lake, Prince Siegfried meets the bewitched swan woman Odette. Completely spellbound by her beauty, he swears his faithfulness to her. However, the Prince realizes too late that Fate has another plan for him… A ballet of ultimate beauty and a score of unparalleled perfection born at the Bolshoi in 1877. In the dual role of white swan Odette and her rival black swan Odile, prima ballerina Svetlana Zakharova exudes both vulnerability and cunning through superb technical mastery, alongside the powerful and emotional Siegfried, Denis Rodkin. Including breath-taking scenes with the Bolshoi’s corps de ballet, this is classical ballet at its finest. Tickets: £15 - £17
leatherhead theatre Tel: 01372 365141 SLEEPING BEAUTY – ROYAL BALLET Tuesday 28th February, 7pm. A perennial delight and a muchloved classic, The Royal Ballet’s ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ combines the best of classical ballet, with all its charms and virtuosity, splendid music and talented dancers. First choreographed to Tchaikovsky’s great musical
score by Marius Petipa in Russia in 1890, ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ has wonderful ensembles, solos including the Rose Adage as Princess Aurora meets her suitors, and of course the concluding celebratory dances for the happy union of prince and princess. The Royal Ballet’s landmark staging was revived for the Company’s 75th anniversary celebrations in 2006. The rich evocations of the baroque opulence of a royal court, the panoramic journey of the prince to the overgrown castle and the colourful characters in this famous fairy-tale make this ‘Sleeping Beauty’ a spectacle like no other. Tickets: Adults £18.00, Theatre Friends £14.50, Concessions £16.00, Children £12.00
SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT DINOSAURS? Thursday 2nd March, 6.30pm. What’s it about? Did dinosaurs eat their own families? Was every Tyrannosaur a fearsome carnivore? Why did Allosaurus headbutt its prey to death? Come and test your knowledge against Ben Garrod (the TV scientist in ‘Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur’). With the help of TV film footage and photos of his own paleontological dinosaur digs, he will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs - and more. This is an interactive show where children will be given the chance to ask questions and show off their dinosaur knowledge to the audience. Ben’s assistant will roam the auditorium with a microphone and take questions from as many children as possible. Using film footage from the BBC’s ‘Planet Dinosaur’, Ben will talk about the deadliest predators that ever roamed the planet and the ones that, 65 million years ago, would have walked right where they are sitting now. Tickets: Standard £15.00, Theatre Friends £12.00, Concessions £12.00
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