Primary Times in Surrey MAY HALF TERM 2019

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May Half Term 2019

13th May - 8th July 2019

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Education, Bookstore, Roundabout, Pinboard, Theatre and much more!

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Bookstore In Surrey

Second Floor, Richardson House, 21/24 New St, Worcester. WR1 2DP. Tel: 01905 723011 Fax: 01905 780103

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Publishing Editor: Dawn Pardoe - 01905 727909

Pinboard

Design and Production: Paul Blyth

News from your area

Sales & PR: Jo Williams - 01905 727903 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 2,672,883 copies per issue throughout the counties of: Avon, Bedfordshire & Luton, Berkshire, Birmingham & Black Country, Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire, Cardiff & The Vale, South West Wales, Newport & Monmouthshire, Cheshire & The Wirral, Cornwall, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, Edinburgh & The Lothians, Fife, Tayside & Central Scotland, Glasgow & West of Scotland, Essex (North & Mid, South & West), Gloucestershire, Greater Manchester, Hampshire, Hereford & Worcester, Hertfordshire, Ireland (Dublin, Leinster, South and West), Kent (East, North & West), Lancashire, Leicestershire & Rutland, Lincolnshire, London (East, North, South East, South West, South, West), Merseyside, Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland, Newport & Monmouthshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Plymouth, Somerset, Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent, Sunderland & Durham, Surrey, Sussex (East & West), Tees Valley, Warwickshire and Solihull, Wiltshire, Yorkshire (North & East, South and West). For further details contact The Primary Times Team on 01905 723011

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Roundabout

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Mindfulness for Children

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Gardening with Children

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Theatre 28 Who’s treading the boards?

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LADIES’ EVENING

AT LINGFIELD PARK RESORT On Saturday 27th July, expect fabulous fascinators, exhilarating racing and a chance to win a trip of a lifetime to the Caribbean! Plus, a live DJ set from Gok Wan who will also be presenting our Best Dressed results.

Lingfield Park Resort’s annual Ladies’ Evening is back and more fabulous than ever, dress to impress as this year’s first place in our Best Dressed Competition is an all-inclusive holiday to the Caribbean! Second place is a pair of tickets to see Jess Glynne live after racing on Saturday 10th August at Lingfield Park Resort, and third place is a Spa day complete with a Rasul Ritual for two.

Throughout the day you can take in the racing action, and when the sun goes down it’s time to party! Gok will be performing a live DJ set after the last race on our Outdoor Stage, so make sure to bring your dancing shoes.

Our Classic Afternoon Tea hospitality offering, £65pp, is the perfect way to enjoy your day at the races. Including a private table throughout the day with dedicated service, admission to racing and live DJ set afterwards, conveniently located betting & television facilities and a full afternoon tea complete with variety of finger sandwiches, scones with jam & cream and a selection of miniature cakes.

We are giving you a chance to WIN 4x tickets and 2x bottles of Champagne for our Ladies’ Evening, all you have to do is go to our Contact Us form, fill out all the relevant information and where it says “Additional Information” just write “Primary Times – Ladies’ Evening”. The winner will be contacted via e-mail no later than Friday 13th July. Enter here: https://www. lingfieldpark.co.uk/contact-us/ Tickets start at £24pp, save £5 when you book with our advanced saver rate!

JUMP INTO HAPPY! Jump into happy at AirHop Guildford - ultimate bouncing fun for kids and big kids with over 50 interconnected trampolines that span across the floor and up the walls on our Main Court - as well as Dodgeball, Foam Pit and Slam Dunk. Walk through the doors into a bounce enthusiast’s paradise - whether you’re 7 or 57, you’re guaranteed to leave with a big smile on your face.

A Standard Jump includes ages 5+ and allows access to all areas of the park. For under 5s, put a big smile on a little face at our MiniHopper Takeover - where little ones jump to their heart’s content in a fun and safe environment, including a soft play area and sensory toys. For double the fun at half the price, check out 2-4-1 Tuesdays and get 2 hours for the price of 1 every Tuesday from 3pm and check out AirHop Chill for inclusive sessions for a happier bounce on Tuesdays at 1pm.

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Looking to do the next birthday party in style? What better way to spend your day than bouncing across a sea of trampolines! Take the stress out of party planning and leave the fun up to AirHop. There are various party packages to choose from - be it Classic, Premium, Ultimate, Ultimate UV or MiniHopper. It’s safe to say parties don’t get much bouncier than this...

If jumping isn’t your thing, sit back and relax from the comfort of the AirHop Café where you’ll find an array of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, wraps, snacks and sweet treats to fill your belly with as you put your feet up and watch the world defy gravity around you.

Book at least 12 hours in advance for best rates. For those about to jump into happy, we salute you. n

BARRACUDAS ACTIVITY DAY CAMPS Barracudas Activity Day Camps offers fun activity weeks and days for children during the holidays • UK’s No.1 activity day camp provider with 40+ locations • Fantastic range of 80+ activities for 4½ to 14 year olds • Extended hours to suit working parents • Rated ‘OUTSTANDING’ by Ofsted more times than any other comparable provider • Qualified and experienced staff with high staff to child ratios • Money Back Guarantee for first time bookers • All childcare vouchers accepted Barracudas has been entertaining kids between the ages of 4½ to 14 years for over 26 years. Barracudas is a leader in the field, offering an amazing experience for children in fantastic settings. With a choice of varied activities for every session including archery, fencing, arts & crafts, motor sports and dance & drama it’s no wonder Barracudas is the UK’s No.1 choice.

Peace of mind is priceless for parents looking for school holiday fun. All Barracudas camps are Ofsted registered, with more ‘Outstanding’ ratings than any

other comparable provider. Each venue is easily accessible and they offer added flexibility for busy parents with their Early & Late Clubs to ease the pressure of the commute.

Barracudas is an excellent holiday childcare solution for children and parents alike!

VENUES AND DATES Notre Dame School, Cobham SUMMER: 22nd July – 23rd August Barrow Hills School, Godalming SUMMER: 22nd July – 16th August Ripley Court, Ripley SUMMER: 22nd July – 23rd August Gordon’s School, Woking SUMMER: 22nd July – 23rd August Edgeborough, Farnham SUMMER: 22nd July – 16th August George Abbot School, Guildford (New for 2019) SUMMER: 29th July – 23rd August If you’re interested in booking Barracudas then don’t wait around, they sell out fast, so to secure your child’s place for summer 2019 call now on 01480 467567 or visit www.barracudas.co.uk. n

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OUTDOOR LEARNING, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

AND ENGAGING WITH NATURE:

WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT? At Guildford Nursery School children have access to our beautiful indoor and outdoor environments, all day long, all year round. They have long periods of time when they can play both inside and out.

Being outside is so important because children need to be physically active. The Department for Health recommend that young children are active for a minimum of three hours each day.

BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE: • Promotes positive well-being.

• Develops the muscles needed for writing.

• Stimulates the eye muscles needed to follow text during reading.

• Helps children to learn how to play with others and acquire friendship skills.

• Improves the function of heart, lungs and blood circulation which in turn means healthier children.

• Stimulates children to communicate both non-verbally and verbally, children are far more likely to talk outside than inside.

• Gives children the opportunity to understand concepts with their whole bodies. Concepts that they will later

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understand in a more abstract way, such as many of the ideas we use in maths, like weight and size.

Being still and sitting still are very complex and advanced skills which young children are not ready for until they are 6 or 7 years old. Being able to keep your body still requires well developed balance and finely controlled muscles. Both of these are gained from moving rather than practising stillness. Children who find it difficult to sit still for developmentally appropriate amounts of time need to move more.

WHY DO CHILDREN NEED TO GET OUTSIDE AND ENGAGE WITH NATURE? Engaging with nature involves using all the senses to notice details in the natural world.

Children use their imagination and creativity to make up games, they are not dependent on toys or screens.

Engaging with nature offers children open ended, imaginative and creative play by using what is naturally available to them.

Children are more likely to demonstrate higher level learning when engaging with nature in this way.

Engaging with nature offers spontaneous learning opportunities and experiences. It cultivates imagination.

Children engaging with nature are often still, reflective, observant and co-operative.

They learn to be respectful of their environment.

Children learn to make use of what is already there. The ideas are all their own.

This is both empowering and leads to better mental health.

Engaging with nature involves children making their own choices, allowing them freedom with guidance. n Sally Cave, Headteacher

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JOIN THE NEW WILD GARDENING MOVEMENT IN SURREY “Our garden centres offer an increasingly wide range of plants and accessories that encourage wildlife into gardens.

Our staff are also very enthusiastic and knowledgeable when it comes to offering wildlife gardening advice. They can assist you to find what you’re looking for, whether that’s as simple as attracting butterflies and bees to a hanging basket or pot on your patio, or the best plants to suit your soil type when creating a wildlife area in a bigger garden. Do participate in this important initiative and I hope you really enjoy taking part! “

With a third of Surrey’s Wildlife extinct or in decline, Surrey Wildlife Trust is appealing to Surrey’s residents to act now to halt the decline by letting their gardens grow wild.

The Trust is encouraging gardeners to do their bit for the environment as it launches its 2019 Wildlife Gardening Awards, supported by Squire’s Garden Centres, which operates 10 centres across Surrey.

With more than 20,000 hectares of gardens in Surrey, equal in size to 12 per cent of the county and an area greater than all of Surrey’s nature reserves, gardens are vital to the survival of Surrey’s wildlife. The most rapidly disappearing UK mammal, the hedgehog, has declined by 90 per cent across the UK. In Surrey, 83 per cent of hedgehog hotspot sightings were recorded in gardens - the final frontier for hedgehogs in the county.

The Trust is urging people to swap over tidying, trimming and mowing for a wilder garden lifestyle; take it easy and enjoy spending time in your garden getting up close to nature instead. More environmentally friendly gardeners could cut a 13x13cm hole in fences for hedgehogs to move more freely, build a bug hotel, or install a bird bath or pond. They could also allow a patch of grass to grow wild and sow some wildflower seeds to attract butterflies.

Susan Edwards, wildlife gardening champion at Surrey Wildlife Trust, said: ‘The popularity of outdoor living spaces with new fencing, large decking areas and exotic planters may contribute to a loss in natural wildlife habitats in gardens.

Treating gardening like housework, tidying and cleaning up our gardens, and regarding

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insects as ‘pests’ also contributes to the decline in birds, bees, butterflies and hedgehogs too.

‘We need to think of gardens as part of a larger living landscape. If you plant runner beans, rosemary, chives, borage and install a bee brick, bees will find your garden. If you put up a bird feeder, bird bath and nest box, birds will visit. And just by leaving wild corners, bare earth, long grass, log piles and dead wood, beetles, worms and minibeasts will come too. These are all tasty morsels that entice other animals to our gardens.’

The wildlife gardening awards are free to enter and have categories for balconies, small, medium and large gardens, allotments, community gardens, schools and businesses. By providing a wild garden with food, water, shelter and management features all competition entrants will win either bronze, silver or gold certificate in recognition for their hard work. It’s a perfect way to engage with nature, live a more eco-friendly lifestyle and the best wildlife gardeners will receive a plaque and win a £50 Squire’s voucher.

Sarah Squire, Chairman of Squire’s, said: ‘We are delighted to support SWT’s Wildlife Gardening Awards. We know that gardeners of all ages are keen to protect wildlife and encourage the riches of our natural countryside into their gardens. Every year I see examples of fabulous gardens that combine stunning planting, water features and habitats which really work to encourage a huge variety of wildlife. Together we can make a vast difference. We can all enjoy beautiful gardens that also play their part in protecting our natural flora and fauna.

Deadline for entries is 31st July 2019. To find out more about how to enter the 2019 Surrey Wildlife Trust Gardening Awards visit surreywildlifetrust.org/gardening Going for Gold - Top Tips - Introduce three food, water, shelter and management features into your garden: 1. Food features • Bird feeding station • Nectar rich flowers • Fruit trees or berry bearing shrubs • Perennials left un-cut until spring • Vegetable patch / container • Herb garden 2. Water features • Wildlife pond – no fish!

• Bog / permanently wet area • Bucket pond • Garden close to stream or water source • Drought-resistant plants • Bird bath 3. Shelter features • Dead wood / Log pile / Stone pile • Climbing plants on wall/trellis (eg. Ivy, Honeysuckle, Clematis) • Mixed native hedge (eg. Oak, Hazel, Hawthorn, Blackthorn) • Mature trees • Some lawn left to grow long • Mini wild flower meadow • Bird, bat or hedgehog box • Insect hotel 4. Management features • No use of pesticide & slug pellets • Avoid chemical weed killers • Compost bin, heap or wormery • Rain butt to save water • Use peat free compost. n

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BOCKETTS FARM There is lots of fun to be had this May Half Term with a jam-packed schedule of events! Try your hand at plate spinning, juggling, diablo and more in Circus Skills Workshops and exciting Circus Shows running all week. Plus, watch the magnificent Birds of Prey flying displays (Tues – Fri only) and join the fun in the Bubble Disco taking place daily. Don’t miss the

brand new ‘Animal Discovery Barn’, a huge undercover barn with an opportunity to meet, feed and learn all about the farm animals. With a full programme of activities including small animal encounters, pony rides, tractor rides, pig racing, gold panning and more plus acres of indoor play and outdoor adventure, you can be sure of a great day out, whatever the weather! n

UNICORN LAND Unicorn Land is the most magical experience your child will ever have, with memories to last a lifetime. The UK’s first ever unicorn tour is a wonderful opportunity for children to meet, groom and ride unicorns or have a memorable trip in a unicorn princess carriage.

Unicorn Land is an enchanting world with a unicorn inflatable rodeo, theatre shows, DJ, face painting, dress up, bouncy castle, The Great British Slime Off with celebrity judges, and much more.

Unicorn Land was an idea 9-year-old Alyssya Carrington had when her father Stafford, an award-winning entrepreneur and event organiser, took her to visit a unicorn for her birthday. When Stafford saw the huge smile on his daughter’s face, he knew he wanted other parents and children to experience the same feeling.

For 15% off your magical experience at Unicorn Land, book today using your exclusive discount code PRIME15 at www. unicorndream.co.uk. Prices are from £37 and adults go free. n

CELEBRATE SUMMER AT GUILDFORD SUMMER FESTIVAL

8TH JUNE - 10TH AUGUST 2019 Guildford Summer Festival, with official sponsor Silent Pool Gin, is back for its 36th year with over one hundred events to enjoy over the summer in Guildford.

New events for 2019 include Animal Encounter Tours at Merrist Wood and the University of Surrey Conductors Concert taking place at Holy Trinity Church.

Look out for the Woodland Fairy Fair at Watts Gallery, and Guildford on Sea – when the beach comes to Guildford outside the Electric Theatre.

Regular annual events include The Guildford Festival Craft Fair, Farmers’ Markets, Guildford Cricket Festival, Guildford Lions Raft Race, Drama in the Castle Grounds, and classical concerts. There will be a whole host of theatre, sport, art, music, walks, heritage, tours and days out to keep everyone busy over the summer months. Two events making a welcome return are the free Alice Day in the Castle Grounds on 3 August, and the Cheese and Chilli Festival on Shalford Park on 21-22 July.

The Guildford Town Guides offer their free guided walks around the town exploring its history and every nook and cranny. Their immensely popular Alan Turing walks are back with a few surprises

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along the way and now joined by the new Leading Lights Walk where you can meet some of Guildford’s artistic characters of times past.

As always Arts and Heritage, events are in abundance with the annual Guildford Arts exhibition at the Mill Studio, Watts Gallery, Guildford House Gallery having lots of events that ensure you have something to do on a rainy day.

Those who prefer their theatre indoors will not be disappointed. G Live, The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre play host to a variety of shows and Guildford Fringe Festival arrives in town in July across several venues.

There are plenty of opportunities to get fit this summer –the Round the Hogs Back Cycle Tour is designed for all ages and a perfect way to get fit or keep fit!. For those who would rather watch sport than participate head for the Cricket Festival!

Local ale is celebrated at the Guildford Beer Festival at the Cricket Ground and there are many chances to listen to live music while taking a glass!

This year, many of the events are completely free to attend so grab a brochure and see what takes your fancy? With so much to choose from there is something for everyone.

Silent Pool Gin is hand-crafted in the beautiful landscape of the Surrey Hills. Using water from the spring-fed Silent Pool and 24 of the finest botanicals, the award-winning gin is a rich and clean juniper-driven spirit with floral layers of lavender and chamomile, grounded with the subtle sweetness of local honey. Director Ian McCulloch commented: “We are delighted to supporting such a great event in the community.

The first Guildford Summer Festival took place in 1983 and centred around the Guildford Pageants which used to take place in Shalford Park, and were organised by ‘Pageant Master’ the late David Clarke. Every year, events were organised in the Town to coincide with Festival time, and so it grew.

Guildford Summer Festival runs across the borough from 8 June to 10 August 2019.

Brochures are available to collect from Guildford Tourist Information Centre and other distribution points around the borough from Mid May. Tickets for most events are on sale now.

For full details, sign up to the mailing list and receive weekly reminders of events throughout the festival. Alternatively, visit www.guildfordsummerfestival.co.uk or visit the Guildford Summer Festival facebook page. n

BOURNE HALL MUSEUM CLUB Bourne Hall Museum Club is the club for children 7 to 12+ who love history and like to have fun while learning about it. We travel back through time to discover the past and its people encompassing all periods of history from the deepest Stone Age to the home front in Epsom during World War 2. This summer we had a number of events August 5 Life in Roman Ewell drawing on recent discoveries, August 14 learn about archaeology how do they know where to dig, how do they date sites?

August 21 What was it like to be a child in WW2 how would you survive a gas attack?

August 28 Have a go at Cave Painting and discover how and why these painting were so important to early man.

Through a combination of hands on experience, visiting experts and a coming together of enthusiastic minds we aim to have fun and learn together.

The club normally, meets on the second Saturday of each month at Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell, Surrey, KT17 1UF between 1.00pm and 2.30pm but during the school holidays they are held on a week day and costs ÂŁ5 per child for each session.

For more information or to be added to our e-mailing list please contact David Brooks on dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk or visit: www.epsomandewellhistoryexplorer.org.uk/BourneHallMuseumClub.html n

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Alexander Creswell returns to Watts Contemporary Gallery, exhibiting paintings from recent travels in the Holy Land.

This new collection of small watercolours are on show for the first time. Alexander Creswell travels the world in search of places of beauty and capturing the spirit of place in astonishing watercolour paintings. Light and dark are his muses and the patina of stone, brick and earth inform his palette. His work has been likened to JMW Turner and David Roberts but his fluency with light is quite his own.

Works in this exhibition explore the rock-carved architecture of Petra and the ancient stones of Jerusalem, celebrating the play of changing sunlight upon stone. Free admission.

Until Sunday 23rd June MOONSCAPES Watts Gallery. In the 50th anniversary year of the first moon landing, this exhibition will explore the fascination that artists and scientists have long had with the earth’s closest

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cosmic neighbour. Bringing together dramatic moonlit landscapes by William Holman Hunt and symbolist paintings of moon goddesses by Evelyn De Morgan with early lunar photography, this exhibition explores the full artistic inspiration that 19th-century artists found in the moon. Free with admission (£11.50) Kids go free. Friends free.

MAY Saturday 18th TEDDY BEARS PICNIC Rural Life Centre. Venture in the centre today to enjoy a host of Teddy Bear related activities.

There will be story telling, a teddy train throughout the museum and face painting*.

Bring your teddy along and have a picnic in the grounds. At 2pm, join us for a teddy disco in the Frensham building. *small charge applicable.

SUMMER FAIR Hillcroft Primary School.

11.00am and 2.00pm! The Fair will be putting on many stalls, sideshows, refreshments, bouncy castle, face-painting, free entry.

For more information, contact Friends of Hillcroft or call 01883 342606.

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Watts Gallery. The Moon has fascinated humankind since the beginning of history - but far from being a mere rock out in space, it has phenomenal power over the earth, creating great waves, dictating the length of the day and perhaps even playing a role in the creation of life on Earth. It is certainly a key player in the story of our fragile planet, but how well do we know our closest neighbour?

Co-presenter of The Sky at Night, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock takes readers on a journey through the Moon’s past, present and ultimate future. This talk will include a book signing. 7pm £15, Friends £13.50. Age 13+

HINCHLEY WOOD SCOUTS MAY FAIR Hinchley Wood Memorial Gardens, Manor Road North, Hinchley Wood. KT10 0SH. The annual 1st Hinchley Wood Scout Group May Fair will take place from 10.30am until 2pm.

Come along for some good old fashioned family fun, games and food. Great games to try your luck at include Wheel of Sweets, Skittles, Cross Bow, Asteroid Blasters, Splat a Rat, Play Your Cards Right, Nerf for Sweets, Lucky Dip and many more. Why not visit The Scout Salon for crazy hair and nails.

BBQ with sausages and burgers supplied by our local Butcher in the Wood and Refreshments Tent selling cold & hot drinks and cakes. Plants, Books and Toys to browse. Not forgetting our Raffle and Bottle Tombola with amazing prizes donated by various local businesses. Live Music provided by Hinchley Wood Secondary School and Tug of War to keep you entertained!

TRY ARCHAEOLOGY Bourne Hall. 11am-4pm.

Surrey Archaeological Society, Epsom and Ewell Historical and Archaeological Society and

Bourne Hall Museum invite everyone of all ages to come and try archaeology, including digging, sieving and helping to process the finds as part of a live dig. Test pits will be dug to discover what history is hidden below the surface of Bourne Hall Park. The day will include a host of activities – meet Roman legionnaires, try Roman cooking if you dare, and practice some Roman beauty tips. There will be sand trays for the very young archaeologists, a handling collection of finds, and an exhibition of what could be discoveries, so do come along and see what’s going on! You can also bring along finds you have made in your garden and get them identified. It’s all free.

Saturday 25th May – Sunday 2nd June FAMILY GARENING FESTIVAL Join us at RHS Garden Wisley for the Family Gardening Festival where we’ll be inspiring young people to get outside, get involved and get gardening.

Activities will include bookable ‘plot to plate’ cookery, an outdoor music maze, society stands and hands-on growing activities. 10am – 5pm.

FAMILY FUN AT BUCKLAND PARK LAKE Come and experience beautiful Buckland Park Lake for the first time with our 9 day long family event running over the May Half Term. Walk our woodland trail with a small prize for children who spot our ten woodland animals along the way. Build and float a raft from the materials you find. Tee off on our crazy golf course and enjoy our sandpit. Bring an old welly boot or plant pot and sow your own pea, bean or sunflower plant. Play with our garden games, spacer hoppers and hula hoops. Inflatables, face painting and refreshments will also

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R be available. Paddleboarding should be booked in advance through The Surrey Hills Adventure Company http://bit. ly/SUPSHAC Bushcraft should be booked in advance. Under 2’s go free.

BOCKETTS FARM There is lots of fun to be had this May Half Term with a jam-packed schedule of events! Try your hand at plate spinning, juggling, diablo and more in Circus Skills Workshops and exciting Circus Shows running all week. Plus, watch the magnificent Birds of Prey flying displays (Tues – Fri only) and join the fun in the Bubble Disco taking place daily. Don’t miss the brand new ‘Animal Discovery Barn’, a huge undercover barn with an opportunity to meet, feed and learn all about the farm animals.

With a full programme of activities including small animal encounters, pony rides, tractor rides, pig racing, gold panning and more plus acres of indoor play and outdoor adventure, you can be sure of a great day out, whatever the weather!

Activities free with admission (£11.50).

Sunday 26th BIG TREE CLIMB Hatchlands, East Clandon, GUILDFORD, GU4 7RT. Under guidance from experts from the Big Tree Climbing Company, climb the 50-foot Cedar in the garden and enjoy a bird’seye view of Hatchlands Park.

NB: Children who are taking part must be aged 6+. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. One parent/guardian will gain free access into the parkland unless climbing. Please wear, comfortable, practical outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather conditions. Footwear should have a good grip, such as trainers or walking boots. Enjoy Hatchlands Park from a new perspective. Under guidance from experts from the Big Tree Climbing Company, climb the 50-foot Cedar in the garden and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the parkland. Learn how to enter the tree’s canopy using ropes, knots and karabiners, whilst being securely attached in a harness at all times and if you’re feeling brave you could try some branch walking before returning safely to the ground. Times: 10am, 11am, 12.45pm, 1.45pm, 2.45pm and 3.45pm. Price: NT Members (Ages 6+) £20, Adults £28.10, Children (6-17) £24.05 (includes admission fee)

TO THE MOON AND BACK

Monday 27th

Ever wondered how heavy meteorites are? How old the Moon is? Want to find out more about what it is like to work at NASA? Discover the answers to all these questions and more at Watts Late: To the Moon & Back. Explore our upcoming Moonscapes exhibition, enjoy supper under the stars and join us for inspiring talks, activities and demonstrations by artists and space scientists. 11am - 9pm

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Stoke Park, Parkway, Guildford GU1 1UP. The Surrey County Show - Bank Holiday Monday.

The annual Surrey County Show is a family day out you won’t want to miss! Gates open 8am until 6pm. The show combines top class entertainment, award winning livestock and horses, local foods and crafts, floristry, countryside and farming displays and brings the best of

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the countryside to the heart of the town. It’s a great day out for the whole family, with the opportunity to see firsthand the many aspects of country life and farming. Prices from £7 (child).

Monday 27th Friday 31st HOLIDAY ADVENTURE CLUBS WITH SHARKY & GEORGE Join in the fun this May half term with Sharky & George.

London’s coolest children’s entertainers are at Hobbledown running one of their legendary Holiday Adventure Clubs. Club runs from 9am to 4pm. Week long adventure camp for 5 to 10 year olds. 10% discount for Hobbledown members. Hot and cold lunch options.

Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th MARVELLOUS MAY-TIME MYTHS! Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, SM4 5JD. Listen to seasonal folktales with storyteller Olivia Armstrong.

Explore May time customs that connect with the flora and fauna you see around you at Morden Hall Park. Which is the most magical tree in the Park and what local people would have celebrated the month of May the most?

Thursday 30th ACTIVITY THURSDAY Rural Life Centre. Find out old-fashion clothes washing with a mangle! There will be period toys to play with and of course the very popular rocket launching! The giant dolls’ house and period toys fascinate the youngest children, while others tackle the pole lathe and ‘milk the cow’. Normal Museum admission charges apply.

JUNE Saturday 1st WARREN FARM MEADOW DAY Nonsuch Park, KT17 2RS. Help Warren Farm to flourish this summer! Want to enjoy nature and meet new people? Want to try something fun as a family?

Perhaps you want to learn something new whilst getting a decent workout? Take in the fresh air and experience all that Warren Farm has to offer at our annual Meadow Day, a fun family event on Saturday 1 June between 10:00 and 15:00 for all to get involved to help save an important meadow habitat for years to come, at Warren Farm, next to Nonsuch Park in Cheam, Surrey.

Saturday 8th June - Saturday 10th August GUILDFORD SUMMER FESTIVAL Guildford Summer Festival returns celebrating the town and local area. Family favourites such as the Town Centre Cycle Races, Guildford Festival Craft Fair, Farmers’ Markets, Guildford Cricket Festival, Guildford Lions Raft Race, Drama in the Castle Grounds, classical concerts, Guilfest and Walkfest all return for summer 2019 Please visit the Visit Guildford website for more details. There will be a whole host of theatre, sport, art, music, walks, heritage, tours and days out to keep you busy over the summer.

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th WISLEY LIVE! KAPOW DANCE CIRCUS Join dance theatre duo, Kapow, in a playful and touching celebration of the power of

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R nature to rejuvenate, take over spaces and grow through the cracks. See order and chaos, humans transforming into weeds, seeds and beautiful sunflowers. Feel uplifted and inspired to get outside and garden. Included in Garden entry. Book entry tickets in advance for 10% discount.

Friday 14th Sunday 30th ART FOR ALL Watts Contemporary Gallery & Old Kiln. The Art for All community programme continues the social enterprise and art education work of Mary Watts. This exhibition celebrates the art made by members of the Art for All programme across the year. See inspiring work, hear stories of individuals from Surrey-based community groups and prisons participating in the programme, and purchase original art. Free admission

Saturday 15th SUPER SATURDAY

Sunday 9th CHIDDINGFOLD VILLAGE SUMMER FETE The Green, Chiddingfold, Godalming GU8 4TU. Traditional village fete, free entry and nearby parking. Come and see an amazing falconry display - Enter your dog in the dog show - Music - Maypole dancing - Punch and Judy - and of course, tugs of war for adults and children. This is a wonderful traditional village event for all the family to enjoy! Shoppers will be able to browse plenty of craft stalls and there will be lots of delicious food to sample (including for the first time Vegan), as well as a grand raffle draw with £250 £100 and £50 cash prizes and many other wonderful prizes!

Friday 14th & Saturday 15th FATHER & CHILD WOODLAND CAMPFIRE Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, SM4 5JD. Learn basic bush craft knife skills such as how to light a fire using a flint and a striker and how to cook on a campfire! Adult £15 - Child £10.

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Rural Life Centre. This year we are introducing an exciting new event to appeal to all the family.

Activities will vary each month, but may include mini talks and tours to learn more about the museum and the stories it tells. There will be interesting demonstrations and usually you may be able to have a go!

Sometimes there might just be an exciting extra feature, such as the “Teddy Bears Picnic” arranged for May.

and food stalls. Daytime free, evening £15.

ST. JOHN’S VILLAGE FETE AND FUN DOG SHOW St. John’s Lye, Festival Path, Woking, GU21 7SQ. An annual community event held on St. John’s Lye hosted by 1st St. Johns Scout Group on behalf of the village. Live Music, Dance Displays, BBQ, Beer tent / Refreshments, Children’s Crafts, Coconut Shy, Games, Stalls, Ice Cream and more! This year introduces a fun dog show - please see our Facebook page for details www. facebook.com/stjohnsfete/

Sunday 16th THE PEOPLE’S PAGEANT Runnymede’s landscape will set the stage for The People’s Pageant a performance created by artist Estella Castle and part of Trust New Art, the National Trust’s programme of contemporary arts. Inspired by the 1934 Runnymede Pageant, this new contemporary artwork will draw from local stories and histories to reflect the surrounding area and forms part of the National Trust’s People’s Landscapes programme.

ROLL UP, ROLL UP!!!

There will be five zones of fun for all the family at THE GREATEST SHOW presented

by Kingswood Primary School PTA. Doors open at 12noon on Saturday 15 June for a magical (fundraising) experience: Live Music, Entertainment, Food, Market, Games (including Parkour). Tickets: £1 Adults (over 16); children free.

Friday 21st WATTS TOTS: WATERCOLOUR PAINTING Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village, Down Lane, Guildford, GU3 1DQ. Create watercolour planet paintings using sponges, spray bottles and wax crayons. £5 per child.

FRENSHAM FAYRE AND PARTY IN THE PARK

Friday 28th June – Sunday 28th July

Hollowdene Recreation Ground, Southfield Common Road, Frensham, Farnham, GU10 3BJ. The clowns are in town this year with thrills and spills inside and outside our “big top”. Circus workshop,Pony rides, bungees and assault course plus art/craft

You can expect theatre, comedy, poetry, music, visual arts, children’s shows, workshops, burlesque, talks and lots and lots of FREE EVENTS! Guildford Fringe Festival was set up in 2013 and

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GUILDFORD FRINGE FESTIVAL 2019

is Guildford’s open access, multiarts festival which runs every July. Guilfordfringefestival.com

Saturday 29th FARNHAM CARNIVAL 2019 Gostrey Meadow, Union Road, Farnham GU9 7PT. Farnham Carnival Fayre, Gostrey Meadow; Farnham 2.00pm - 9.00pm.

Farnham Carnival Parade, Farnham Town Parade Route 6.00pm - 7.30pm. Farnham Carnival has been a feature of the town’s summer scene for several decades. Organised now by two Farnham “Service” Clubs, The Lions and The Hedgehogs, the objective remains to provide an event in which the community can participate and which they can enjoy. The Fayre in Gostrey Meadow starting at 2 pm with stalls, sideshows, a children’s area, a stage with performing bands, food and drink outlets, closing at 9pm.

The Procession of normally of approximately 50 floats will be going around the town between 6 and 7.30pm. The theme for 2019 will be Fly Me to the Moon”. The Farnham Carnival Parade leaves the Upper Hart Car Park. It slowly winds its way around the centre of Farnham before returning to the Hart.

The tail of the parade gets back around 7.30pm.

CIRCUS EXTRAVAGANZA FEATURING THE TAKE THAT EXPERIENCE RACEDAY Lingfield Park Resort, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, RH7 6PQ. Lingfield Park Resort will be transforming into a Circus Extravaganza and it’s not to be missed... Long-time friends of Lingfield Park, The Take That Experience will be returning for “The Greatest Day” (and night!) when they take to our Outdoor Stage after a day of thrilling turf racing. The Box That Rox will be there all day to get the party started early with their unique karaoke machine, so make sure

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R you make some time to belt out a ballad or two! Lingfield Park are delighted to host one of the annual Silk Series race which sees all female jockeys take to the track in aid of Cancer Research and are proud to support this amazing cause year after year.

THAMESFEST2019 Windsor Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0AE. Supported by Runnymede Council and supporting Shooting Star Chase Hospice this Inaugral event on the banks of the Beautiful River Thames at Runnymede will be a fun filled day for the family

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CRANLEIGH SHOW The Showground, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7DW. Love the country? Then you’ll love the Cranleigh Show – the fun day out for all the family in the heart of the Surrey countryside. Meet the people – and the livestock – who bring the country to life as you share an unforgettable day together. Meet farm animals from Shire horses to chickens, from prize cattle to sheep.

Watch ferret racing, admire working gun dogs, try country sports and buy country crafts; slow down and breathe deeply.

Pick yourself a gourmet lunch of local artisan food and drink, stretch out and picnic against the stunning backdrop of the Surrey Hills while the children explore. Whether you earn a living from it or enjoy walking your dog in it, give your family a day out which will reconnect you to the countryside. Guide Prices: Adults: £11 in advance - £14 on gate, Seniors: £7 in advance £10 on gate, Children 5-16 yrs: £1, Under 5’s: free.

BLETCHINGLEY VILLAGE FAIR Grange Meadow, Bletchingley, RH1 4PE. A traditional village fair, with May Queen, maypole, Punch and Judy, live jazz, arena entertainment, dog show and parade, food and drink and a grand raffle. Lots of stalls and sideshows including bouncy castle, slides and more. Free parking, disabled access and dog and children friendly.

JULY From Saturday 6th TOTAL BOUNCEOUT REIGATE SEASIDE FUN WEEKEND Priory Park, Bell Street, Reigate.

RH2 7RL. This is new venture but the organisers say: “Total Bounceout is a giant inflatable

obstacle course that will be touring the south of England throughout 2019. They’ve taken all the best obstacles from various challenges and brought them all together to create the ultimate obstacle course, perfect for families and friends and children of all ages. The course itself is over 360 feet long! So whether you want to get fit, have fun or just want to challenge your mates, there’s no better place to try! Tickets and more information are on an Eventbrite page and there’s also a Facebook page. Costs vary from £2 – £11.37.

PARTY IN THE PARK 2019 Woking Park, Kingfield Road, Woking GU22 9BA. Familyfriendly event Party in the Park takes place on Saturday 6 July 2019 from 12noon to 9pm at Woking Park. Offering great entertainment, from live music, workshops and sports.

Free Event.

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th July

archery, climbing tower and mini tanks. A fantastic licensed bar and choice of food outlets.

Surrey Jive to entertain you through the days and into the evening before the live band take over for a fantastic evening on Saturday. A huge array of trade stands and we haven’t even mentioned our largest ever number of Reenactors and military vehicles from across the ages. 3 private military helicopters on display and Turwestons will be doing charter pleasure flights of the local area.

A dedicated civilian camping area so you can stay and enjoy the full weekend. An awesome action packed arena program with Car Crushing, live tank and big gun firings, 2 historic battles a day and some new stuff we are keeping secret... oh and a Military Chinook helicopter (fingers crossed). Come and join us for what promises to be our best show yet. Reenactors and Military vehicle owners please book in on www.capel-Militaryvehicle-show.com or www. capel-Military-vehicle-show.com

CAPEL MILITARY EXTRAVAGANZA 2019

Sunday 7th

Surrey’s own family friendly 2019 Capel Military extravaganza. New features compliment our tried and tested formula of fun, action and entertainment for all ages. A dedicated children’s area with inflatables, rides, laser quest, nerf gun wars, shooting ranges,

A great day out for all the family: animals, country crafts and demonstrations, children’s activities and a fun dog show.

Gardens and grounds open. 125pm. Cost: adults £7 children free.

GATTON COUNTRY FAIR

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MAKE IT HOT,

HOT, HOT The only dedicated UK Cheese and Chilli Festival will be returning to Guildford this year.

A fantastic family friendly, fun-filled event spiced up with all things cheese and chilli. The two days will be packed with a whole host of tasty treats, amazing entertainment, live music, local ales & produce, cooking demos and fiery food competitions for those that can handle the heat.

Children under 16 go free. Free Parking. For more details go to www.cheeseandchillifestival.com n

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Camberley theatre Tel: 01276 707600 ELMER THE PATCHWORK ELEPHANT 28th – 31st May. Based on the classic children’s book series by David McKee, that celebrate its 30th Birthday in 2019, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Show, is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter! Elephants, as everyone knows, are big, have trunks, and are grey. But Elmer is a patchwork of brilliant colours!

His fun-loving and cheerful personality keeps everyone in a playful mood, until the day he gets tired of being different and tries to blend in with the herd.

Elmer The Patchwork Elephant Show, features a menagerie of 21 loveable puppets, tells the tale of an elephant that stands out – both with his patchwork-coloured skin and his sense of humour – but ultimately realizing that his friends have always valued his unique characteristics. The show’s subtle message that it is always best to be yourself, combined with the vibrant colour and cheeky humour of the main character, makes Elmer a great show for children of all ages. Running Time: 45 minutes. £12 adults, £10 children

ALICE IN WONDERLAND Sunday 2nd June. Join Alice down the rabbit hole in her magical adventures through Wonderland

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in this brand-new staging of Lewis Carroll’s family favourite ‘Alice In Wonderland.’ Come and join the tea party and meet the Mad Hatter, The White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts plus many more exciting colourful characters! This exciting and playful take on the tale features a professional cast of energetic performers, catchy new songs and lots of humour that will entertain and delight the whole family! Don’t be late for this very important date!

2pm. Tickets: Full £17, Under 16s £15, Family of 4 £58.

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th June. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by author/illustrator Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 43 million copies worldwide. Eric’s well-known books captivated readers with his iconic colourful hand-painted tissue paper collage illustrations and distinctively simple stories, introducing generations of children to a bigger, brighter world – and to their first experience of reading itself. The timeless classic has made its way off the page and onto the stage. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle’s stories, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very

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Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show celebrating its 50th Birthday in 2019 The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Times various Tickets: Full £12, Children £10, Family of 4 £40

cranleigh arts Tel: 01483 2780000 KIDS CRAFT: FATHERS DAY MAGNETS Saturday 8th June. What better Father’s Day gift than his very own fridge magnet? Create a personalised fridge magnet in a workshop led by local artist Miriana D’Ambrosio. Happy Father’s Day 2019! All materials provided. Suitable for ages 5+ www.miriartist.co.uk. 2pm. £6.

KIDS CRAFT: SHELL MOBILES Saturday 6th July. Take inspiration from the seaside and make a beautiful shell mobile to brighten up any room in this workshop led by local artist Miriana D’Ambrosio. All materials provided. Suitable for ages 5+ www.miriartist.co.uk. 2pm. £6.

brand new Laugh Out Loud Magic Show! Direct from their hit ITV series, Sooty, Sweep and Soo and TV’s Richard Cadell will amaze you with impossible tricks and sidesplitting jokes! Be astounded at Sooty’s flying car, Soo’s singing unicorn and Sweep’s levitating sausage! With special guests circus star Michael Jordan and the ultraviolet specialties of Fantasie de la Nuit. A spectacular treat for the whole family – including a chance to meet Richard and Sooty after the show! Book now! Tickets: Family £46 | £14.00 | Children £12

STAGECOACH COULSDON GALA Saturday 6th July. “Join Stagecoach Coulsdon and Caterham as Principal Zoe celebrates putting on her 10th end of year presentation with this Gala performance. Over 200 students will entertain you with songs and dances from our previous productions and West End performances.” Tickets from £15

electric theatre Tel: 01483 444789 THE UGLY DUCKLING

dorking halls Tel: 01306 881717 THE SOOTY SHOW Saturday 18th May. Izzy Wizzy let’s get busy! Join Sooty for his

Saturday 1st June. Feeling different, teased by his friends and not accepted by his family, the Ugly Duckling is sad and lonely. Through a series of adventures he soon learns who he really is and his family realises

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Theatre OWS FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SH

it doesn’t matter what you look like but how good your heart is.

From the creators of The Princess & the Frog, Teddy Bears’ Picnic, The Owl & the Pussycat, Alice in Wonderland, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty comes this brand new ballet for the whole family. With the crystalclear story telling, larger than life characters and gorgeous costumes you’d expect from this innovative company, The Ugly Duckling tackles themes of social acceptance and liking yourself in a child-friendly, charming manner. 11am – Tickets £9.50 Adult £8 child.

epsom playhouse Tel: 01372 742555 DANCE FESTIVAL 2019 Saturday 8th & Wednesday 19th June. The Dance Festival is an amazing opportunity for your child to perform at the Epsom Playhouse and to represent their school alongside other schools in Epsom and Ewell. Your child will be performing a dance routine on stage. A wonderful community event. £6.50

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and what makes him truly happy.

Winner of ‘Best Kids Show’ at the Swindon Fringe Festival, 2018 Back to the Maltings by popular demand following their performance of The Homeless Panda. 55 minutes + stay & play. No interval. Tickets £8 plus booking fee.

LITTLE GRIMM TALES Saturday 22nd June, 11am & 2pm. What if the wishes were granted? What if the magic were real? Beasts and breadcrumbs, wolves and witches, frogs and fairies all join the fun in a stunning new adaptation of the Brothers Grimm’s most magical tales. Head into the woods with Hansel & Grethel, help the little elves to make beautiful shoes, watch a slimy frog become a prince, and meet the princess who’s champion of hide-and-seek!

Join award winning Box Tale Soup on an adventure for children aged 3+, featuring wonderful puppets, innovative theatre and spellbinding original music. Everyone knows even the wildest fairy tales hold a grain of truth… A new co-production for 2019 with the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham. “Their beautifully crafted micro-shows are like collector’s items” The Stage Winner – ‘Best Show for Families’, Buxton Fringe for Alice in Wonderland 55 minutes. No interval. Age guidance: 3 – 7 years and their families Tickets £8 plus booking fee.

Tel: 01252 745444 BE HAPPY, HARRY HIPPO Sunday 9th June, 11am & 2pm. 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? Join Hodgepodge Theatre on their quest to deliver the ultimate pick-me-up to one of the world’s most massive mammals. We’ll need all the help we can get as we take Harry on a journey to remember all of the things that make him smile

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G-Live Tel: 0844 7701 797 HALF TERM ACTIVITIES GAME DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING Tuesday 28th May, 10am-4pm.

In this new course, the children will work individually to design and program their own 3D video game using a piece of software called Kodu.

They will be taught Kodu’s When + Do programming logic and will make

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a number of games that they can install and play on a PC at home. They will use an Xbox controller (which we will supply) to operate the software and play the games. Attendees will need to bring their own windows laptop, or let the organisers know if they don’t have access to one.

Suitable for ages 7 - 12.

MUSICAL MOMENTS Wednesday 29th May, 10am 5pm. Fancy yourself as a Broadway star? Join us for a day of singing some of your favourite show tunes in our Musical Moments choir.

Learn a variety of different exercises and vocal techniques with trained professionals, before taking to our main stage to make a live recording of your tunes to share with family and friends! Suitable for ages 8 - 14

THEATRICAL MAKE UP: ARABIAN NIGHTS Thursday 30th May, 10am4pm. Work withprofessional make-up artist Rose Perry to create fantastic, Arabian Nights 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: ARABIAN NIGHTS Thursday 30th May, 10am4pm. Come with us on a magic carpet ride and with our Arabian Nights inspired routine, taught by Nick from The Dance Movement.

Finish off your look with dazzling makeup created by our makeup participants, before performing in front of an invited audience.

Suitable for ages 7 - 12

COMEDY IMPROV MASTERCLASS Friday 31st May, 10am - 4pm.

Want to make yourself and friends laugh all day long? This improv comedy workshop, run by DDG Improv, taps into your imagination and creativity while you take part in a whole heap of improvisation games. Together, we’ll make up stories, invent characters, play verbal word puzzles and practise classic improv techniques.

Optional show-back at the end of the day. Suitabe for ages 7 - 12

harlequin theatre Tel: 01737 276 500 REIGATE SCHOOL OF BALLET & COMMERCIAL DANCE Friday 24th – Sunday 26th May. A dance extravaganza, celebrating all styles of dance & performing arts from the talented children of the Reigate School of Ballet & Commercial Dance, Dorking School of Dance and Reigate Dance Centre. Come along and enjoy the variety and showmanship from all our children, aged between 3 to adult from the award winning Dance School of the Year. Tickets from £12.

EXCITING SCIENCE! Friday 31st May. This Brand New, Exciting & Educational show will amaze & astound all ages from 4 years & upwards, as we put the “EXCITING” back into Science. So stand clear and prepare for action, as this show is full of Wiz, bang, pop... And splurt. 11am & 2pm.

Family ticket available (Maximum 2 adults) for a price of £36.

yvonne arnaud Tel: 01483 44 00 00 IN THE WILLOWS Tuesday 4th – Saturday 8th June. An Explosive new British musical, with soaring vocals and spectacular street dance, starring Olivier Award winner Clive Rowe, deaf street dancer Chris Fonseca (The Greatest Dancer) and Seann Miley Moore (The X Factor). Mole’s first day in ‘The Willows’. Her classmates look a bit scary. Surely Mr Badger will look out for her, as streetwise Rattie, rich kid Toad and cheeky Otter teach her the ways of The Riverbank. But when Toad gets locked up for joyriding, the Weasel Clan break into his (lily)pad. It’s now only a matter of time before Chief Weasel reveals Mole’s dark secret... This classic story is brought leaping into the twenty-first century, featuring spectacular street dance choreographed by the awardwinning Rhimes Lecointe (Associate choreographer for Zoo Nation). With ballads, beats, and backflips, this fresh new musical will be fun for the whole family. Adults £22.00 under 18s £18.00 Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children) £74.00. Schools £12.00 (plus 1 free adult per 10 students).

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