Primary Times in Surrey FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2019

for parents, teachers and children

in Surrey

February Half Term 2019 4th February - 1st April 2019

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Bookstore In Surrey Second Floor, Richardson House, 21/24 New St, Worcester. WR1 2DP. Tel: 01905 723011 Fax: 01905 780103 Publishing Editor: Dawn Pardoe - 01905 727909 Design and Production: Paul Blyth Sales & PR: Jo Williams - 01905 727903

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New books for February ..........................................................................................

Roundabout

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What’s on ..........................................................................................

Finding Confidence in Comedy

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The Difference Between Right & Left

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Primary Times is independently published and distributed free through Infant and Junior Schools throughout Surrey. It is also available by subscription at £50 per year. Its aims are to inform families and children of current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses and attractions and to give teachers, pupils and parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its contents or joining in the competitions which we run. It is not our intention to publish any racist, sexist or politically based material whatsoever.

We also undertake not to carry any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children. Primary Times would like to thank all the schools for their assistance in distributing the magazine and for their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where you can. The copyright on all written material, logos and advertising artwork produced by our studio remains with Primary Times or the relevant contributor.

Primary Times is currently publishing over 2,630,139 copies per issue throughout the counties of: Avon, Beds & Luton, Berkshire, Black Country, Bucks & Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Cardiff and S E Wales, Cornwall, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, Edinburgh, Essex, Fife, Tayside and Central Scotland, Glasgow & Central Scotland, Gloucester, Hampshire, Hereford and Worcester, Hertfordshire, Ireland (Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, South Dublin, Cork & Waterford), Kent, Leicester, Lincolnshire, East, West, South & North London, Newcastle & North Tyneside, Norfolk, Northampton, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Staffordshire, Surrey, Sussex, Tees Valley, West Midlands, Wiltshire, South & West Yorkshire. For further details contact The Primary Times Team on 01905 723011

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EARLY YEARS CURRICULUM

MUCH MORE THAN PLAY! kindergarten will find it difficult to flourish.

In addition, if a child is having problems developing relationships with their peers this will affect their ability to feel secure, which will ultimately impact on their potential to thrive.

When parents first send their child to school, kindergarten or nursery, it is probably fair to say that the majority consider those early years to be primarily focused on socialising the child, establishing routines, some basic learning and of course, plenty of play! However, the reality is that these first steps into the education system are actually formally defined as the Early Years Foundation Stage (which covers children from birth to five - so until the end of Reception) and as such, there is a need to cover a range of subjects and a requirement to meet specific learning goals.

So, what exactly should a nursery, kindergarten or school be covering during these formative years? And what makes for a positive learning environment?

Sally Livingston, Reception Class Teacher and Early Years Co-Ordinator at Barrow Hills School (Barrow Hills also operates a successful nursery and Kindergarten (Kindy) for children aged twofour years) sheds some light on the matter.

What are the key areas of development that are covered as part of the Early Years curriculum and have there been any recent major changes?

The recommendations outlined in a government review in April 2012 focused on strengthening partnerships between

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parents and professionals and homed in on three key areas that are essential to preparing a child for future learning and healthy development: personal, social and emotional development; communication and language and physical development.

What are the key markers to look out for, in a child that is developing normally in a new Early Years learning setting?

The priority is to look at the individual child and not just use the age band ‘requirements’ as a tick list. If a child can do everything in the age band description except for one thing, they can still be considered to be working within that age band.

At the end of the Reception year, children are assessed against the Early Learning Goals, which represent the desired learning achievements at this point of their education. Some children will exceed these learning goals, but some may not and will reach them in Year 1.

What are the signs that a child that is struggling in a new Early Years learning setting?

Building a relationship with their key worker or teacher and feeling secure in the Early Years setting is essential. A child that is struggling to build a rapport or who feels worried / anxious in school or

What questions should parents be asking of an Early Years setting?

Check if the school or kindergarten offers a free flow learning environment. Can the children choose to learn inside or outside? Providing this freedom to choose is essential for a child’s development.

Children learn differently in the freedom of the great outdoors, so for some children, this is the best way for them to access the curriculum, whilst for others the more formal structure of being inside is where they learn best. Children that prefer learning inside still benefit from going outside and experimenting with what they have been taught.

Find out how much time is allocated to child-initiated play and guided learning.

Ask how a child’s learning journey is recorded. Do they use books/online learning journeys and how often are these shared with parents?

Find out what form of communication there is between parents and staff and the frequency of this communication.

Request details of any extra curricular opportunities that are available to the children.

What other steps should I take to ensure the school or kindergarten is right for my child?

Look at the children already at the school and ascertain whether they are happy, confident, engaged in their learning and sufficiently supported to help them become independent learners. I also recommend spending time assessing whether the staff appear content / fulfilled, as in my opinion happy staff in the workplace will always go the extra mile both for the school and the child. n

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SURREY SCHOOLS INVITED TO JOIN ‘RECYCLE WITH MICHAEL’ CHALLENGE

Surrey schools are being encouraged to ‘Recycle with Michael’, as part of an initative by The Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd to divert thousands of tonnes of unwanted clothing and shoes away from landfill.

Local schools that sign up to the scheme will be challenged to fill as many bags as possible before the end of March 2019, for the chance to be crowned Michael’s recycling champions. The winning school – calculated as the one with the highest ratio of bags to pupils - will receive a trophy, certificate and a very special visit from Michael, the scheme’s mascot.

Designed especially for primary school-aged children, the programme is also an important way for schools to generate much-needed funds - a percentage of the bags’ financial value is donated back to the school to spend how they wish.

The remaining funds raised will go towards supporting The Salvation Army’s important work to help vulnerable people from all walks of life in communities across the UK. The scheme aims to educate young people about the importance of recycling in a fun and engaging way.

The programme is supported by free downloadable school materials such

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as presentations, posters and lesson plans which teach environmental and charitable messages.

Kirk Bradley, Head of Corporate Partnerships at The Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd, commented:

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“We’ve tried to make the scheme as easy as possible for schools to take part in. By following four simple steps, schools acrossSurrey can receive a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of their donations directly into their school accounts.

support, particularly for boys with

“Many families sort and clear their homes in the New Year. We hope our competition will encourage everyone to give unwanted items a new lease of life. The initiative not only supports local children but also local communities through the work of The Salvation Army to tackle homelessness, poverty, addiction, modern slavery, unemployment and loneliness.”

boarding and day places.

Recycle with Michael is a simple and effective way to deal with the UK’s fastest growing source of household waste – textiles - as all donations are either reused or recycled.

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specific learning and languagebased difficulties, including Dyslexia, Developmental Language Disorders and Dyspraxia. More House School provides full boarding, weekly

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self-confidence. As one community, we build pupils’ academic, creative,

We are pleased to announce that our annual open day will be on Thursday 28th February 2019 from 9.30am.

If you would like to attend, please register your interest at: schooloffice@ morehouseschool.co.uk n www.morehouseschool.co.uk Moons Hill, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3AP See our advert on page 31

KINGSWOOD HOUSE SCHOOL

EDUCATING BOYS FROM RECEPTION UP TO GCSE independence and a growing appreciation of teamwork. Furthermore, a Forest School initiative is taught onsite to children in Reception to Year 3 by a trained instructor. The coaching of sport is a real strength at Kingswood House and all boys are involved in competitive fixtures, across the age and ability range, with other schools.

There is a strong programme of pupil mentorship, organised via our forward-thinking House Family system, where older boys take on responsibility for helping younger children understand and manifest the values of the Kingswood House Way. We have found that this approach yields outstanding results in terms of well-being and happiness.

In Lower Prep, we are ambitious for each boy, in a conducive environment of small classes and gentle support which helps them achieve more than they believe is possible.

Kingswood House Lower Prep offers a wonderfully nurturing and stimulating environment from Reception through to Year Four where children quickly grow in confidence.

Situated in modern, purpose-built classrooms, our pupils benefit from a broad and engaging curriculum. The school day runs from 8:30am to 3.45pm with an optional after-school club until 5.00pm. Break times are supervised carefully and the boys use the adventure playground, play football or invent their own games!

There are competitive fixtures in major sports against other schools from Year 3 upwards and all boys learn to swim since this is an important life skill. Assemblies take place twice each week and offer a wonderful opportunity for the headmaster to celebrate boys’ achievements with plentiful awards and certificates in front of our school community.

We believe firmly in the concept of learning beyond the classroom and all boys enjoy a range of school outings, including a residential trip each year from Year 3, during which time they derive greater

Academic Scholarships are available for entry into Year 3 in September 2019.

You may download a copy of our Lower Prep brochure from the school website: www.kingswoodhouse.org.

For further information, please contact Mrs Helen Parker, Head of Admissions: admissions@ kingwoodhouse.org or Tel: 01372 723590 OPEN MORNINGS: Thursday 28th February & Saturday 2nd March, 9.30am – 12.00pm n

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BARFIELD SCHOOL

Situated in 12 acres of beautiful grounds, just outside of Farnham, Barfield School is a coeducational Independent Preparatory School, for children aged 2 – 13.

Our central belief is that our children should be happy and positively challenged and that this leads to high achievement. We pride ourselves on finding the right balance between excellent academic teaching, exceptional pastoral care and outstanding outdoor learning and sporting facilities.

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This has been formally recognised by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which awarded us ‘Excellent’ in all categories.

With small class sizes, our teachers know our children extremely well and are motivated to support each child to succeed, not only academically, but also in personal areas of excellence. Our unbroken record for achieving annual scholarships, to chosen senior schools, for Academia, Music, Sport and Art, is testament to this.

Pupils at Barfield make good use of our glorious grounds. Our award-winning Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits Centre provides our children with unique opportunities to develop essential life skills such as teamwork, collaboration and resilience.

Tackling the high ropes, teambuilding courses and multiple adventure activities builds confidence and self-esteem, as well as keeping children physically and mentally fit. It also empowers the pupils; it is here that they also learn to set personal goals and to challenge themselves to more than they ever thought possible. Our Prep children also have the chance to take part in sport every day; training and participating in a huge variety of sports from Football, Netball, Hockey, Cricket, Rounders, Tag Rugby, and Swimming to Triathalons and Aquathons.

They all represent the School and their Houses in matches. Indeed, we are delighted to have been named one of the top 50 Prep Schools for Cricket in the 2019 Good Schools Guide, published by The Cricketer magazine.

There is no doubt that Barfield has a special magic; a family atmosphere and a caring and friendly community. We would love to welcome you so that you can experience it for yourself.

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HAMPTON COURT PALACE View costumes created for Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz in The Favourite, and see the historic filming locations for key scenes, at Hampton Court Palace.

Scenes from the movie were filmed at Hampton Court Palace in the spring of 2017. The Cartoon Gallery, Fountain Court, and Henry VIII’s Kitchens all appear on screen and are included in your Palace admission ticket.

Friday 1st Friday 15th BAG SWOP

The Square Camberley is set to host their second plastic bag swap event as part of the centre’s campaign to help reduce the need and waste of plastic, The Square is inviting shoppers to swap five of their plastic bags for a free reusable shopping bag. Shoppers from The Square will also notice a unique design on the reusable bag. The Square challenged students from Crawley Ridge Junior School to create their own designs whilst pupils attended the centre’s ‘Take Over’ day back in October last year. The winning design, created by Alice Salmon can now be seen on the reusable bags. Free Event.

Friday 8th Monday 18th

ECO-WARRIORS HALF TERM FUN RHS Garden Wisley. Open 10:30 15:30. Unlock the eco-warrior inside you for a whole programme of fun activities at the Garden.

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FEBRUARY HALF TERM FUN AT BOCKETTS FARM Over 130 gorgeous new born lambs are due in our Big Animal Barn. You may get the chance to watch one being born! ‘Meet the Shepherd’ in sessions throughout the day. An opportunity to learn all about our sheep and lambs from the Shepherd himself! Birds of Prey flying demonstrations. MONDAY TO FRIDAY ONLY from 11am - 4pm.

Flying demonstrations at 12pm and 2pm. Get creative in our Craft Corner with badges, colouring sheets and much more! Enjoy a full programme of fun farm activities with Animal Handling, Goat Milking, Tractor Rides, Pony Rides and Pig Races. Open 10am to 5.30pm.

Monday 18th Wednesday 20th

FEBRUARY HALF TERM WITH DANCE WOKING H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre.

Hip-Hop classes for children aged 7-11 years to work towards a dance performance over three mornings in February Half Term! £45.00 Includes the three day workshop and performance in March. www.dancewoking.com/ event-category/activatefebhtdance/

RUGBY CAMP Lions Sports Academy Guildford, Godalming. Open 9am-4pm. A threeday mixed rugby camp, ages 6-12, at Guildford RFC. It’s all about having fun, building confidence, making new friends and developing the basic rugby skills needed to perform well!

Open to all abilities and our expert coaches will provide. £42 per day or £114 for 3 days.

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Lions Sports Academy London. Open 9am-4pm. Three day mixed rugby camp at London Irish ARFC in Sunbury Upon Thames, ages 6 to 14. It’s all about having fun, making new friends, building confidence and developing the basic rugby skills needed to perform well and reduce the risk of injury... £42 per day or £114 for 3 days.

Sunbury-On-Thames: 0203 424 5070

Monday 18th Friday 22nd

FEBRUARY HALF TERM FAMILY FUN AT BROOKLANDS MUSEUM Take a trip in a vintage-style car up Test Hill and along the Banking of the Race Track, try out our Family Workshop ‘Plane in the Clouds’ and step aboard Concorde on our funfilled Kids Tours. Adults £13.50 Seniors & Students £11.50 Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £35 Children (516) £7 BTM & LBPT members FREE.

TEDDY BEAR’S TRAIN RIDE & STORYTELLING! Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking. 10am12noon. Train rides available at 10am, 11am & 12noon. Bring your favourite Teddy for a vineyard train ride and storytelling . 01306876616 Taking place on the outdoor Vineyard Train, warm clothing recommended. £7.50 per child including a chocolate treat / £3.50 per adult which includes a hot drink.

FARNHAM XPLORER 10am – 12.30pm. Explore the park, find the markers, complete the challenge and have fun during the February half term! Xplorer is a family friendly navigational challenge. Join us for a fun adventure! Follow the simple maps, and explore your local parks to find the markers dotted around to complete the challenge. Put your navigational and knowledge skills to the test in a family outing. Best of all its free! Just turn up on the day!

FEBRUARY HALF TERM AT WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE Guildford. Inspired by Christina Rossetti: Vision & Verse, discover playful poetry and fairytale characters. Tel: 01483 810235.

Monday 18th Saturday 23rd

GODALMING MUSIC FESTIVAL - DANCE CLASSES Open 9am-4pm. One of the largest competitive music festivals in Surrey

these are the dance classes of the festival to be held in the theatre at St Catherine’s school. Bramley 01483 428025.

Tuesday 19th

TROPICAL CREEPY CRAWLY ROADSHOW Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking.

11am- 2pm. Meet Snakes, Lizards, Mini-Beasts, Frogs for an inspiring Animal Encounter. Shows available at 11am & 2pm £7.50 per child / Accompanying adults free of charge.

Tel: 01306876616

Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th GUILDFORDIANS RUGBY CAMP

Lions Sports Academy, London Road, Guildford. Lions are running a two-day boys rugby camp in February 2019 at Guildfordians RFC! 10am - 3pm. This one is for the older children Ages - U12-U15 £35/day or £60 for both days The camp will help build confidence. Tel: 0203 424 5070.

Tuesday 19th Thursday 21st BREAKFAST WITH JELLY KELLY

Bourne Valley Garden Centre, Woodham Park Road, Woodham, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3TH. Awardwinning, Surrey based children’s entertainer Jelly Kelly, returns to Bourne Valley Garden Centre in February Half-Term with her ‘jellytastic’ magic show. Kids can enjoy Breakfast in the Bourne Valley restaurant followed by Jelly Kelly’s fun, interactive magic show. Bookings should be made in advance from the Bourne Valley Restaurant. Tickets: £8.99 per child (includes Breakfast and Show). View the Kids Breakfast Menu online at www.bournevalleygardencentre.co.uk

Wednesday 20th

SING ALONG CINEMA Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking. 11am2pm. Sing A long Cinema. A great interactive cinema experience with singing and dancing. 11am & 2pm.

Thursday 21st Saturday 23rd

EPSOM BOOK FAIR Epsom. 10am-8pm. Annual Giant Charity sale of secondhand books, DVDs and Music. Over 60,000 books including antiquarian, out-of-print, children’s, fiction and non-fiction.

Also CDs, DVDs and records.

Refreshments and light lunches available. Tel: 01372728535

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THREE TRADITIONAL TALES Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking. 11am2pm. Cat’s Grin Children’s Theatre Company presents - Goldilocks & the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs One of the UK’s best loved touring theatre companies £7.50 per child / Accompanying adults free of charge.

Tel: 01306876616

Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd XPLORER TRAILS

Farnham Park - 21 February 2019 - 10:30am to 12:30pm Broadwater Park - 22 February 2019 - 10:30am to 12:30pm Snoxhall Fields (next to

the playground) For more updates regarding Waverley Xplorer trails, please see our Facebook page - www. facebook.com/waverleywhatson.

MARCH Friday 1st

OPEN NEST (FOR PRE-WALKING BABIES) Farnham. A stunning multi-sensory experience for pre-walking babies and their parents and carers.

Unfolding in a custom-built performance tent, Nest takes audiences on a journey through the seasons. 10:30 - 11:05, 11:30 - 12:05, 13:00 - 13:35, 14:00 - 14:35. £8.

POP-UP CONSERVATION STUDIO Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Dorking RH5 6BB. Visit our pop-up conservation studio, which has a different focus each month, to discover what goes on behind the scenes in the house at Polesden Lacey and try your hand at some conservation. Normal admission applies. www.nationaltrust. org.uk/polesdenlacey

Monday 4th March Wednesday 24th April RANGER WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Dorking RH5 6BB. 11.30am – 1pm.

Mondays and Wednesday. Explore the wider estate with Polesden’s rangers on our back stage tour. See the work we do to keep our country estate great. Sign up at reception on the day. Limited space available.

Normal admission applies. www. nationaltrust.org.uk/polesdenlacey

Tuesday 5th

GUILDFORD PANCAKE RACE 2019 Guildford High Street. Race Commentary by Eagle Radio’s Peter Gordon For further information: 01483 598420 ‐ omgp@charlotteville.co.uk www.charlotteville.co.uk

Friday 8th

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village, Guildford. Join experts to discover more about women in the Wattses’ circle and learn how local women

artists continue to be inspired by the Artists’ Village, with talks, exhibitions and workshops. 11:00 - 18:30.

Standard admission £15, Friends £13.50. Tel: 01483 810235

Saturday 9th Sunday 17th SCIENCE WEEK

RHS Garden Wisley, Woking. Celebrate Science Week at RHS Garden Wisley with a variety of events, showcasing the important scientific work going on at the Garden. All details will be on the website. Open 10:00 - 16:30 01483224234. Free with normal garden admission.

Monday 18th

BOYS PLATFORM HOSTED

BY DANCE WOKING Peacocks Centre, Woking. Dance Woking is hosting its annual Boys platform for schools and colleges.

Building on the success of 2018 we are focusing on using dance to engage more boys in becoming active. 19:00 - 21:00. Tickets: Standard - £10.50 Concession £6.50. Tel: 01483 495460

The Great Outdoors

Pre-school classes with Woking Gymnastics Club From 3 months to 4 years, our pre-school classes at Woking Gymnastics Club have something to offer for everyone! Our classes are aimed to help with your child’s development in their early years through structured activity and fun. The classes focus on learning through play and having fun in a safe environment.

For more information and to view our full timetable, please visit our website.

Free trial for all new members, call us today to book your space! (excluding drop-in classes)

Kingfield Road, Woking, Surrey GU22 9AA T: 01483 771426

E: join@wokinggymnastics.co.uk

www.wokinggymnastics.co.uk

Registered Charity No. 1152822

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There’s a guaranteed way to turn grouchy little demons into scampering red-cheeked angels.

Bundle them up in wellies and waterproofs and get them outside in nature, whatever the weather. It is absolutely worth the effort to coax them away from their screens when you see the layers of angst whisk away with the first dash down a footpath and swish of a stick-sword.

A child who has run around in the fresh air at the National Trust’s Polesden Lacey and

Claremont Landscape Garden, or explored the Tree Adventure at Winkworth Arboretum and Bug Burrow at Hatchlands Park is so much nicer to be around.

And there’s no underestimating the power of a wintery view to lift the spirits of hard-pressed parents too. Finish up with a hot chocolate or a flapjack in a cosy café afterwards and you’ve created a low-cost day to remember forever. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/surrey

COME & TRY A CLASS FOR FREE

Swimming Lessons Quality classes in small groups

Lessons for:

• Adults and Children from 2 yrs • Non Swimmers • Improvers • Advanced • SUPER Advanced CLASSES HELD AT DOWNSEND SCHOOL LEATHERHEAD AND EPSOM COLLEGE

For more info contact Colin on: 01372-739600 or colin@cbswimming.co.uk www.colin-bull-swimming-lessons.co.uk

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AMBERLEY MUSEUM Located in the heart of the South Downs National Park, Amberley Museum is dedicated to preserving the industrial heritage of the South East. With 36 acres to explore and over 40 exhibits to visit, you can discover the South’s working past, and exhibits include a working print shop, which is the only one of its kind in the South of England. The Museum is also home to traditional crafts people such as the blacksmith, and there is also a pottery on site where their resident potters will showcase

their skills on selected days. With their own narrow gauge railway and a historic bus service which takes you on a ride within the Museum. The Museum opens for its season on Wednesday 20th February, visit their website for more information www.amberleymuseum.co.uk.

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Birthday Parties

Without the Stress Looking to do the next birthday party in style? We can’t think of a better way to spend your day than bouncing across a sea of trampolines!

Take the stress out of party planning and leave it to us. We have various party packages to choose from - be it Classic, Premium, Ultimate, Ultimate UV or MiniHoppers. It’s safe to say that parties don’t get much bouncier than this...

Our parties include your very own party host, a VIP check-in, an hour of bounce, an exclusive party area, a private Dodgeball game and – last but certainly not least – our much sought-

after non-slip AirHop socks. We’ll do all the hard work, so you don’t have to – including catering, invites, hosting and making it a day to remember. All you need to do is sit back, relax and watch their faces light up.

super cool UV party room complete with glowsticks and UV lights. The perfect way to brighten up a birthday!

Under 5s? Check out our MiniHoppers package and put a big smile on that little face.

For a simple but super fun party, our Classic package is the way to go. For more pizzas and party bags, choose Premium. For more pizzas, party bags, hot dogs and slushees, choose Ultimate. If you’re looking for something that sticks out from the crowd, our Ultimate UV package is a winner. It includes all the features of Premium but in the surrounds of our

Whatever the theme, AirHop has got your back. We’ll make it our mission to make sure your kid has the best birthday ever while you have the most relaxed day ever. And you’re more than welcome to come back for a bounce yourself some time!

Ultimate bouncing fun for kids and big kids. #JumpIntoHappy

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STAINES-UPON-THAMES FARMERS MARKET can offer extremely good value for money and more often than not you will actually pay less than you would at a major supermarket for a similar item. Come and see for yourself!

Each month the Staines-upon-Thames Farmers Market brings you a mouthwatering selection of the very best fresh local produce, seasonal, artisan and street foods and fine crafts. Held on the second Sunday each month on the High Street from 9:30am – 1:30pm.

Some people believe that many Farmers Markets are “nice but expensive”. The Staines-upon-Thames Farmers Market

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A list of confirmed stallholders will be confirmed nearer the time but many regulars will be attending.

Sunday 14th July Sunday 11th August Sunday 8th September Sunday 13th October November – Date to be advised Sunday 8th December

Future dates for Staines-upon-Thames Farmers Market:

The Staines-upon-Thames Farmers Market is bought to you by Visit Staines, the Staines-upon-Thames Business Improvement District and supported by Spelthorne Borough Council. n

Sunday 10th February Sunday 10th March Sunday 14th April Sunday 12th May Sunday 9th June

For further information regarding the Staines-upon-Thames Farmers Market please go to www.visitstaines.co.uk or follow us on www.facebook.com/ VisitStaines/

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RUGBY PLAY PROGRAMME Rugbytots is the world’s favourite rugby play programme, our fun and energetic classes are fastpaced introduction to Rugby where the child will learn about shapes, colours, numbers and counting.

They will be encouraged to work independently as well as enjoying team games.

Finding space, looking after the ball, scoring tries, running with the ball in two hands and general agility and balance are just some of the things the children will learn during their time with us. All the equipment used

in these classes has been specifically designed and selected for young children.

We use sponge foam balls so the children can catch, pass and kick their goals with confidence. Its colourful, it’s lively and it’s guaranteed to brighten up anyone’s day.

Our DBS approved, first aid qualified and fully trained coaches work hard to implement fun-filled games and programmes aimed at improving general ball skills, hand-to-eye coordination, balance, agility and social skills.

HIGH ADRENALINE

FOREST ADVENTURE You are securely positioned behind the driver’s seat of a military vehicle; your team are holding the perimeter, hidden from the searching eyes of the enemy in the surrounding bushes. Tense with anticipation, your squad waits for your signal to attack.

If you are looking for an exciting school trip or birthday party, Campaign can help you, they have build themed film-set scenes amongst the trees, with buildings, bridges, jungle scenes and tunnels, and topped it off with a life-size Cowboy town complete with saloon.

Everyone is kitted out with the all latest gear including camouflaged suits and body armour and given full safety & training before being let loose into the forest, free to run, jump, shoot, crawl and climb.

Located in over 100 acres of Surrey forest near Cobham,

Take a look at our website!

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Just one mile from junction 10 of the M25 • Perfect for Birthday Parties, School trips and groups of friends.

• Mobile service also available for set up in school grounds and those with large gardens Campaign Paintball & Laser Park Old Lane, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1NH www.campaign-paintball.com Tel: 01932 865 999

CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL

Chichester Cathedral has one of the finest choirs in Britain, with an international reputation for the quality of its performances, and the wonderful musical education offered to the choristers. As well as singing in regular services in the Cathedral, the choirboys broadcast to hundreds of thousands of radio listeners, make recordings, and travel abroad for concert tours. This is in addition to a normal school curriculum that includes academic work, sport, drama and field trips.

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Campaign offers Paintball & Laser events for children and adults. Laser from age 6+, Minipaintball for 8-10 year olds and real Paintball 10-16 year olds.

They provide everything you need including full kit, clothing, tuition and also lunch can be arranged. Naturally, with safety a top priority, all players are carefully supervised throughout their visit.

The chorister life is about much more than music. The boys are constantly encouraged and developed within a caring and close-knit community, setting goals

and exceptional standards for themselves. They learn important skills for life - concentration, teamwork, organisation and a sense of professionalism. These qualities are highly valued by employers, universities and secondary schools (nearly all the choristers gain scholarships when they leave the choir). The chorister experience really is an unrivalled gateway to a future of opportunity and success.

If your son has shown an interest in music, enjoys singing or is just interested in finding out more, why not explore this exceptional opportunity? Chichester choristers typically come from primary schools in the South, and aren’t expected to have any previous experience of music – the Cathedral provides all the training.

Informal, friendly auditions and meetings are held all year round.

For more information, please visit www.chichestercathedral.org.uk.

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Camberley theatre Tel: 01276 707600 THE LITTLE MIX SHOW Tuesday 19th February. A highly energetic tribute show that follows in the footsteps of the award winning girl band, Little Mix. This iconic 5-star rated show has live vocals and is full of commercial pop-video choreography. Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike, The Little Mix Show brings the full pop concert experience to your local theatre. There are lots of added extras including Dance Competitions, Free Giveaways and even a Meet & Greet with the girls after the show! The Little Mix Show features all of Little Mix’s chart topping hits including the most recent releases from the Glory Days album. Dance & scream to a packed out playlist of hit songs that includes Black Magic, Hair, Love Me Like You, How Ya Doin, Wings, Shoutout To My Ex and even a few covers from their time on the XFactor.

‘An incredible pop concert experience suitable for all ages Tickets: Full £16, £14 Under 16s, £54 Family of 4

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THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO Saturday 2nd March.

Immersion Theatre are thrilled to present a brand new, larger-thanlife musical adaptation of the much-loved classic, Pinocchio!

Based on the fantastical children’s book, this magical story leaps off the page and onto the stage in this high energy re-telling of Pinocchio’s extraordinary adventures. Packed with comedy, audience interaction, and a host of new songs guaranteed to have you singing along from start to finish, this high energy musical promises to be the perfect treat for the whole family, no strings attached! Tickets: Full £14, Concessions £12 , Family of 4 £44

cranleigh arts Tel: 01483 2780000 KIDS CRAFT: VALENTINES POP-UP CARDS Saturday 9th February, 2pm. Spread the love this Valentines and make a beautiful homemade card in a fun, creative workshop led by local artist Miriana D’Ambrosio. These pop-out designs are sure to

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delight and amaze. Suitable for ages 5+ £5

KIDS CRAFT: WOOL N GLITTER LETTERS Saturday 9th March, 2pm.

It’s Cranleigh Literary Festival!

Get creative and decorate the letter of your choice in a fun, creative workshop with local artist Miriana D’ambrosio. A fantastic way to brighten up your bookshelves. Suitable for ages 5+ £5

grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure. Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family! Tickets Adults £17, Children £15

electric theatre Tel: 01483 444789

dorking halls Tel: 01306 881717 BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th March. From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage! Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird.

They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and

HODGEPODGE THEATRE PRESENTS BE HAPPY, HARRY HIPPO! Wednesday 20th February, 11pm & 2.30pm. Harry Hippo has lost his smile and can’t seem to get it back.

No matter what he tries or where he looks, Harry can’t find his smile anywhere. What will he do? Encouraged by resident motor mouth Olly the Oxpecker, Harry and Olly set off on a journey across Uganda to see new sights, hear new sounds and learn new things.

Along the way, Harry will get the chance discover exactly what it is that makes him truly happy and where to find his

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smile when he gets sad. A play full of puppetry madness and audience interaction, ‘Be happy, Harry Hippo!’ has been designed to help families broach the subject of childhood depression, recognise the signs and assist where possible.

The performance runs for 55 minutes and offers a stay and play session post show, where the audience can meet the puppets, ask questions and have their photos taken. £10 adults £8 children

THE JUNGLE BOOK BY JELLYFISH THEATRE Saturday 16th March. “The Jungle Book”, a new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s Mowgli stories. Mowgli is an abandoned man-cub who grows up in the jungle with the wolf pack. A cuddly bear called Baloo and a sleek black panther called Bagheera teach him all about the jungle. The mischievous monkey people (watch out!) whisk him away to their secret hideout and Kaa the snake has to rescue him. But Shere Khan the tiger is his enemy and in the end Mowgli must fight for his life. Suitable for Age 4+. £9.50 adults £7.50 children.

epsom playhouse Tel: 01372 742555 AURIOL SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CONCERT Thursday 14th February.

A celebration of the children’s astonishing talent at Auriol

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Junior School. Come and see our spectacular show featuring a range of dancing, singing, acting, poetry and gymnastics.

Tickets £12

POP DIVAS LIVE Monday 18th February, 4pm. Get ready for the best songs from all your favourite female stars in one fabulous fun-packed show. Little Mix will cast some Black Magic and Taylor Swift will Shake It Off as four enormously talented girls bring you up close and personal with the greatest female pop performers of today. Meghan Trainor, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé and Rihanna will all be dropping in to the biggest Pop Party ever so make sure you’re there! With dazzling choreography, state of the art videos and superb vocals Pop Divas Live! is the perfect pop concert experience for the little divas in your life. Tickets £15 Under 16 £14

MILKSHAKE! LIVE MILKSHAKE MONKEY’S MUSICAL Sunday 24th February.

Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you all! But when stage fright hits, his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen! Be part of this fantastic production as you learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite Milkshake friends, and watch as the music, the lights, the costumes and stage come

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together. With great Milkshake friends, anything is possible.

Starring Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer & Shine, Digby Dragon, Wissper, Nella the Princess Knight and Floogals, alongside two Milkshake Presenters, this brand-new show has plenty of laughter, audience interaction and great fun to get everyone up on their feet! It’s a family show not to be missed! Adults 16.00 Child 14.50 Family 57.00

EWELL CASTLE SCHOOL PRESENTS THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th February.

Little Shop of Horrors is a delectable sci-fi horror musical with an electrifying 1960s pop/ rock score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Seymour Krelborn is a meek and dejected assistant at a floral shop who happens upon a strange plant, which he affectionately names “Audrey II” after his crush at the shop. Little does he know that this strange and unusual plant will develop a soulful R&B voice, a potty mouth, and an unquenchable thirst for HUMAN BLOOD.” Adults £14 Senior/ Child £12

Farnham maltings Tel: 01252 745444 BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FAMILY RAVE Saturday 9th February.

Calling all caped crusaders - Big Fish Little Fish are back, this time with a superhero-themed family rave. Come along and sing, dance and play some superpowered party games. Time 2pm – 4pm Adult: £13 Child: £9 Pre-walkers: Free

COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS Saturday 16th February, 2pm-3pm. The ever-popular Comedy Club 4 Kids is back. This is no twee, patronising children’s show; these are real circuit comedians doing what they do best - without the rude bits! £8 £28 family of four Babes in arms go free.

MIMI AND THE MOUNTAIN DRAGON Monday 18th February, 11am-11.50am and 2pm 2.50pm. A beautiful adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s book, this show uses magical puppetry and original songs to tell the story of brave Mimi as she returns a lost baby dragon home. £8 £28 family of four Babes in arms go free

G-Live Tel: 0844 7701 797 FAMILY DAY Saturday 16th February.

Inspired by our visiting shows, Horrible Histories and How Does This Politics Thing Work Then?, take part in a variety of arts activities; solve our treasure hunt challenge, make your own exsplorers kit and even uncover some hidden fossils! Suitable for children of all ages and their grown ups - see our website for more details!

COMPUTER ROBOTICS Tuesday 19th February, 10am-4pm. Learn how to build and programme a variety of Lego and Edison robots with Computer Xplorers West Surrey.

Using the latest softweare, these intelligent, powerful bots can be trained to follow sound and light, send messages and even battle each other. Suitable for ages 7 - 12

MARVELLOUS MAGIC Wednesday 20th February, 10am - 4pm. Dazzle and amaze your friends and family with an array of tricks and illusions from our workshop with Young Magicians. Learn a variety of up close, sleight of hand magic and even receive an official magician’s certificate!

A fantastic introduction for any aspiring performance. Suitable for ages 7 - 12

THEATRICAL MAKE UP Thursday 21st February, 10am-4pm.Work with professional make-up artist Rose Perry to create fantastic, circus-inspired looks in a variety of styles. Then see your creations come to life on stage by trying out your skills on our Dance in a Day participants, ready for a performance at the end of the day. Suitable for ages 11 - 16

DANCE IN A DAY: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Thursday 21st February, 10am-4pm. Dust off your tailcoat and show us your best moves with our Greatest Showman inspired routine with Nicky from The Dance Movement. Finish off your look with dazzling Cirque Spectacle make-up created by our make-up marticipants, before performing in front of an invited audience. Suitable for ages 7 - 12

GRAFFITI STARS Friday 22nd February, 10am-4pm. Unleash your inner artist with a fantastic workshop from Graffiti Stars!

Learn all about how to design and cut stencils, use different techniques, and create an original piece of artwork.

Be prepared to get messy whilst learning all about this fascinating and unique art form.

Suitabe for ages 7 – 12

harlequin theatre Tel: 01737 276 500 THE LITTLE MIX EXPERIENCE Friday 22nd February, 6pm. If you’re a fan of one of X Factor’s finest exports you’re sure to L.O.V.E. The Little Mix Experience! Four hugely talented girls pay tribute to one of the UK’s finest GirlBands. With breathtaking dance moves, replica costumes and some of the finest vocals in the UK, this is a high-energy show from beginning to end, packed with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and suitable for all ages!

Featuring songs such as DNA, Wings, Salute, Black Magic, Love Me Like You, Secret Love Song and many, many more. They look like Little Mix, They Sound like Little Mix, they are “The Little Mix Experience” Tickets from £16

yvonne arnaud Tel: 01483 44 00 00 THE CAT IN THE HAT Thursday 7th - Saturday 9th March. When the cat in the hat steps onto the mat, Sally and her brother are in for a rollercoaster ride of havoc and mayhem!

Based on the much-loved book

by Dr Seuss. When the cat in the hat steps onto the mat, Sally and her brother are in for a rollercoaster ride of havoc and mayhem! Based on the muchloved book by Dr Seuss. Prices Varied, please call Box Office or visit the website. 01483 440000

We take great care to ensure all this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip... or promise!

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More House School OPEN DAY

An extraordinary independent day and boarding school providing high quality education and pastoral care to boys aged 8-18 who are intelligent, and thrive in a specialist learning environment due to a specific learning or language difficulty.

We are pleased to announce that our annual open day will be on

Thursday 28th February 2019, from 9.30am If you would like to attend, please register your interest at: schooloffice@morehouseschool.co.uk

www.morehouseschool.co.uk

Moons Hill, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3AP For great days out listings, visit www.primarytimes.co.uk

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