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OCTOBER

Until 20 February 2022

‘UNCOMMON POWER’: LUCY AND CATHERINE MADOX BROWN Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1DQ. In this exhibition, we spotlight the work of two creative women who grew up at the heart of the Pre-Raphaelite world. They are usually referred to as the daughters of the British painter Ford Madox Brown, but both Lucy Rossetti (1843-1894) and Catherine Hueffer (1850-1927) were talented, professional artists in their own right. This exhibition explores the life, art and feminist legacies of these two significant artists. ‘Uncommon Power’: Lucy and Catherine Madox Brown is co-curated with Dr Ruth Brimacombe independent art historian and former Collections Curator (19th Century) at the National Portrait Gallery, London. Tel: 01483 810235 Email: info@wattsgallery.org.uk

Until Sunday 31st

THE BACK TO NATURE GARDEN RHS Garden, Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB. The new Back to Nature Garden for children at Wisley was officially opened by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge on 10 September. Fun play elements featured in Back to Nature Garden include features from the original garden at RHS Chelsea, such as the hollow log and boulders from the waterfall, as well as the wildflower meadow, hidden burrow and rolling hill from RHS Hampton. Brand new features for Wisley include trampolines surrounded by trees, two treehouses, linked via a walkway with slides, and a living willow pod. Come on down to Wisley and let the fun begin! Tel: 01483224234. Email: wisley@rhs.org.uk

Friday 22nd October - Monday 20th December

ILLUMINATURE WWT London, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, London, Surrey SW13 9WT. Let London Wetland Centre illuminate your Autumn with a light trail like no other. Families can experience a unique and magical event in Barnes, London from this October. WWT and lighting trail experts Lumagica, in association with MK Experience, are proud to present ILLUMINATURE – a unique opportunity to see a different side of the wetlands while enjoying an immersive art experience afterdark. Bring the kids, get the family together, or join friends you haven’t seen in too long, for a special evening. The immersive illuminated light trail gives children and adults a chance to explore the nature-inspired trail through London’s original wetland. The immersive light trail has been specially designed and carefully curated to work alongside the amazing natural wetlands and their wildlife. Tickets are £17.50 per adult and £12.50 per child, under 4’s go free. Visit the website to book: wwt. org.uk/illuminature.

Friday 8th

TRAILS AND TALES: MONKEY PUZZLE (2+ YRS) Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate, RH2 0TW. Listen to the story of “Monkey Puzzle” by Julia Donaldson, then explore a trail around the garden. Trails and Tales is returning to its pre-Covid format of a story all together, followed by a craft and a trail. The final craft can be completed in the cabin or taken away. Ideal for children aged 2-4 years. 10–11.30am or 1-2.30pm. Booking essential online at www.gattonpark. co.uk. £6.50 per child.

Saturday 9th

GUILDFORD NEARLY NEW SALE Normandy Village Hall Glaziers Lane, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 2DT. A nearly new sale with stalls bursting with top quality preloved items, ranging from maternity all the way up to children of around 8 years. All stalls must be booked in advance on our website. Sellers take home 100% profit on the day. 10-11.30am. Free entry after 11am. www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk

Monday 11th

LITTLE SEEDS FOREST SCHOOL Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate RH2 0TW. Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. 10-11.45am or 12.45-2.30pm. Book online at www.gattonpark.co.uk. £10 per session.

Friday 15th

WATTS TOTS Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton,

Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1DQ. 10am11am, £5 per child (Friends £4.50 per child). Pre-booking required. Tel: 01483 810235 Email: info@wattsgallery.org.uk

Sunday 17th

STARRUN 4 YOUNG EPILEPSY 2021 Young Epilepsy, St. Piers Lane, Lingfield RH7 6PW. Join Young Epilepsy for our exciting, familyfriendly event - StarRun 4 Young Epilepsy! There are distances to suit all ages and abilities with a chip timed 5k or 10k trail around our beautiful campus or a 0.5km loop ‘fun run’, walk or push. Tel: 07825 188 875

Monday 18th

LITTLE SEEDS FOREST SCHOOL Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate RH2 0TW. Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 10-11.45am or 12.452.30pm. Book online at www. gattonpark.co.uk. £10 per session

Friday 22nd

TRAILS AND TALES: ROOM ON THE BROOM (2+ YRS) Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate. RH2 0TW. Listen to the story of “Room on the Broom” by Julia Donaldson, then explore a trail around the garden. Trails and Tales is returning to its pre-Covid format of a story all together, followed by a craft and a trail. Tel:01737649068

Saturday 23rd Saturday 30th

SECRETTS PUMPKIN WEEK Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, Godalming. GU8 5HU. Welcome to Secretts Pick Your Own Pumpkin Week. Come and take a leisurely stroll to our pumpkin field to select your pumpkins. Ticket price does not include your pumpkin. As always we have grown a large variety of all different shapes and sizes. Enjoy your time on our working farm and take advantage of the setting to take family pictures while you are with us. We will be unable to accommodate you outside of your allocated arrival time. For full terms and conditions please visit our website www. secretts.co.uk. The entry free for Pumpkin Week 2021 is £3.00. There is no charge for children under 2. 01483 520500

Saturday 23rd October - Sunday 21st November

AUTUMN TRAIL - THE MYSTERY OF MORDEN HALL: WHODUNNIT? Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden. SM4 5JD. Follow the map in the trail to find the trees who hold the clues, scan the QR code to unlock hints and important information! Open 10am-3pm. £3 per trail (Includes a trail, a pencil and the script from the talking trees). Tel: 020 8545 6850

Saturday 23rd Sunday 31st

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! PEPPA PIG Paultons Park Ower, Romsey SO51 6AL. Welcome to the friendliest, most frightful fun fest in the UK: Tornado Springs - Halloween decorations from the way out west. The Legend of Paultons Manor show – An all singing and dancing extravaganza. Ghoulish fun - meet Pickles the Pumpkin and the rest of the spirit squad characters! Rides in the dark! Late night opening until 7.30pm on 26th & 28th October. When are the festivities? Tickets from £37.50 – children under 1 metre are free.

Sunday 24th - Sunday 31st

AUTUMN HALF TERM Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1DQ. Swoop in for a bewitching half term full of autumnal and creepy crafts in our enchanted Autumn woodland. Book onto the Make Space and find the Golden Oak Leaves around the Artists’ Village Tel: 01483 810235 Email: info@wattsgallery.org.uk

THE AUTUMN MAKE SPACE Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1DQ. Join us at our outdoor Make Space to make autumnal and creepy creatures with clay. £3 per child | Friends free. Book as an add-on to admission to Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village. All ages (ideal for 5+) Tel: 01483 810235. Email: info@wattsgallery.org.uk

NOVEMBER

Saturday 6th

EPSOM FIREWORKS AND FUNFAIR Hook Road Arena, Chessington Road, Epsom. KT19 8QG. A magical display set to music provided by the award wining Illusion Fireworks Ltd. Event also includes a separate low level, low noise display earlier in the evening, all included within the one great value ticket price. Open 17:30 - 21:30 Tel:07789225415 Advance tickets (until 31/10/21) £10, Standard £12. Under 5’s free

FARNHAM FIREWORKS 2021 Farnham Park, Farnham, GU9 0AU. A torchlit procession led by the Mayor and the Reading Pipers processes through town and up Castle Street to the park. There is a bonfire, food village, entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display with the back drop of the castle. Open 18:00 - 21:00 07927 043 879 £16 for a family ticket in advance.

GUILDFORD FIREWORK FIESTA 2021 Stoke Park, Guildford GU1 1ER. For the first time the event will be contactless only. Please note all times are approximate. There will NOT be any torchlight procession this year due to the current concerns around safety and social distancing. Gates: open at 5pm, Music: 6pm and 7.30pm, Fireworks: 8.30pm. Tickets will cost £10 per adult with children under 16 FREE but must be accompanied by their parents/ adults. To offset the loss of the torchlight procession there will be live music for the first time. Free Parking including disabled parking.

MAGICAL MOVIE FIREWORKS Wish upon a star at Lingfield Park Racecourse’s captivating Magical Movie Fireworks Display on Saturday 6 November. This enchanting night out is set to be one of the best Firework Nights in the region with wonderful entertainment to make your family night really fizz and pop. For the youngsters there will be face painting and a chance to see the bonfire being lit. Next, make sure you head over to the fun fair for some thrilling rides suitable for all ages. To keep you fed and toasty, there’s a great choice of warm bites, snacks and other bonfire night favourites available from food outlets located on the site. Then it’s time for the main attraction! At approximately 7.45pm the pyrotechnics team will light the touch paper and unleash the HUGE firework fiesta featuring a dazzling display of rockets, Catherine wheels, fountains and more set to the biggest blockbuster hit songs from the classic world of cinema and Disney. And don’t worry if the weather is wet as there’s a covered viewing area. After the display, you can stay on and continue to enjoy the rides, great food and entertainment. For more information and tickets see www.lingfieldpark.co.uk

Tuesday 9th - Saturday 13th

5 DAY GIFT MARKET Bourne Hall, Spring St Ewell KT17 1UF. This 5 day Gift Market has created a niche space in the Life of the Villagers who look forward to greeting previous stall holders + the anticipation of meeting those who are new. We do not duplicate stalls , every stall will have different product with the exception of Jewelry where you’ll have an option of Silver or Costume. Entrance to the event is FREE. 10am5pm. 10am-4pm on Saturday.

Saturday 27th November - Sunday 26th December

CHRISTMAS AT POLESDEN LACEY Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BD. Polesden Lacey has been enchanted this Christmas, with the house and garden transformed by the evergreen beauty of the festive season. Join us and enjoy the magical experience of Christmas. Take part in our winter adventure, Finding Father Christmas, join the Percy the Park Keeper trail or simply wrap up warm and take a bracing walk across the estate. With festive treats in the café, retail therapy in our shop, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ polesden-lacey/lists/the-best-ofchristmas-at-polesden-lacey

FINDING FATHER CHRISTMAS Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BD. Outside in the woods, two elves need help in finding Father Christmas and his lost presents. Can you help? Join us on a magical adventure through our enchanted woods and you might meet the great man himself. Created by The Cat’s Grin Theatre Company, this immersive theatre experience will bring the spirit of Christmas alive this festive season. £10 per child. Normal admission charges apply. Performance dates, times, and booking will be available in mid-October. www.nationaltrust.org. uk/polesden-lacey/lists/the-best-ofchristmas-at-polesden-lacey

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th

MEET RUDOLF’S REINDEER COUSINS Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BD. Two of Ruldoph’s cousins have heard that magical things are happening at Polesden Lacey this Christmas and are eager to share in the fun. Come and meet Snowflake and Cracker and learn about how special they are from Ms Claus and Santa’s chief reindeer herder. They will be very hungry after their journey, so perhaps you might like to feed them some of their favourite food: Norwegian reindeer moss. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ polesden-lacey/lists/the-best-ofchristmas-at-polesden-lacey