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be greatly helpful to hear from the teacher what they have to say on this subject, in addition to the academics.
Little things over a long period of time, add up to big things. So, ask about the general aspects of your child’s school day. Do they contribute to class discussions? Do they seem confident? Could there be room for improvement with their concentration, or organisation? The answers to these questions might reveal small changes to make at home to benefit your child, from having more discussions at the dinner table to adding that missing piece to their pencil case.
Ma ‘settling in’ parents evening in the Autumn term, often in October. This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s new teacher for the current school year and discuss anything that may be on your mind!
You might think that the evening is just meant for you to simply listen to what the teacher has to say, or even that it’s just to highlight any problems. But it’s so much
chance to speak, to share your opinions or experiences with the teacher, as well as to discuss the positive and everyday things about your child’s school experience.
Some key things to discuss with the teacher, to make the most out of your parents evening slot could include;
If there are any particular issues at home that may have impacted
concentrate on learning. By letting the teacher know, they can have a better understanding of your son or daughter and show them how to support your child effectively.
Your child’s friendship groups. For a child, school is as much about socialising as it is about learning! Friendships (or lack thereof) can have a huge influence over a child’s enjoyment of school. So, it could
If the teacher does have something to say that you weren’t hoping to hear, try not to be disheartened! Remember, you’re both on the same side. All either of you want is the best for your little one’s learning and development. After the parents evening, it might also be helpful to speak to other family members who spend a lot of time with your child about what the teacher has said, so that everyone is aware of how they can support you.
Pick up a free Family Trail guide at Victoria Place and discover everything the centre has on offer. The trail will reveal some of the unexpected features around Victoria Place as well as providing a route around Woking to discover the amazing art and curiosities the town has to offer. In addition to the fantastic shopping experience at Victoria Place, there is plenty to keep families entertained including movies at the cinema, theatre shows, and free kids play activities. The trail will take families on a leisurely walk. The trail is suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs. As part of the trail, Victoria Place will be running a monthly prize draw to win a £20 voucher of the winner’s choice to spend at the centre. To enter, families simply need to take a photo with one of the sculptures along the trail and then post their photo on either their Facebook or Instagram account along with the hashtag #WokingTrail. For the competition T&C’s visit vpwoking.co.uk.
Guildford High Street. Take a trip to the Farmer’s Market which takes place on the first Tuesday of every month. Buy High quality fresh local produce directly from over 50 local farmers and producers at Guildford’s monthly Farmers’ Market, held in the historic cobbled High Street. From 10.30am to 3.30pm.
Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ. A multi-sensory Early Years programme. Join us to explore art and nature through storytelling, music,
different artwork each month. £5 per child
| Friends £4.50 per child Booking required www.wattsgallery.org.uk
Rural Life Vintage Revival. Rural Life Living Museum Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey GU10 2DL. Our Activity Thursdays
offer a fun-filled whole day out for the family. There are plenty of activities to take part in and demonstrations to see. We like to take you back in time when enjoying family fun together didn’t involve a screen.
Activities vary each week, However, our favourites remain constant – such as spinning and weaving demonstrations, wood turning demonstrations, making air propelled rockets, learning about Victorian schooling in our ‘tin hut’ classroom, doing the laundry with our hand pump and wooden dollies, free guided walks with our RSPB friends on the reserve next door, and ceramic painting with Glazy days (addition costs apply for Glazy days painting) to name a few.
Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ. £5 per child, Friends £4.50 per child. Booking required. A multi-sensory Early Years programme. Join us to explore art and nature through storytelling, music, movement and making, inspired by a different artwork each month. www.wattsgallery.org.uk
RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB. At Festival of Flavours, browse seasonal produce, and taste tempting treats from more than 30 food stands.
You’ll also be able to get expert advice from the RHS Edibles team at RHS Garden
Wisley so you can grow your own at home. The festival is included in normal garden entry. Email: wisley@rhs.org.uk
Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road, Thames Ditton, KT7 0JB. Each sale around 300 families sell clothing, bedding, equipment, toys, books and anything related to children. It is the ultimate in recycling with everything a family will need from birth to teenage/young adult. It is difficult to calculate how many families have benefited from our sales, but we estimate that in the last 5 years almost 3,000 families have sold their outgrown possessions, and in the same time over 5,500 people will have attended the sales! Free Parking. Payments are contactless/ card only.
DORKING MUSEUM FAMILY WALK Dorking Museum, 62 West Street Dorking, Surrey RH4 1BS. Be history detectives. How can you tell parts of Dorking are old? Why not try a family tour of Dorking? Find out about Dorking’s past as the children look for clues of the past by finding features that match the photos on the quiz sheet. The tour can last an hour up to 90 minutes, however, please feel free to leave when your children are tired. Children must be accompanied. Tickets cost £4.00. Tours leave from the Museum. 2pm - 3:30pm. £4.
As twilight falls, the IGNITE magic begins. Expect the unexpected, with glimpses of fairies that could be dancing in lanterns, playful top hats and teapots. Within this fiery interpretation of flora and fantasy, set to an atmospheric soundscape, there are moments of discovery and reflection. Visitors are met with hand-held lanterns so they can light their own way through tree-lined avenues on a quietly magical meander. Walk between flickering flames and see fire breathing dragons, a river of flames and fire balls. Pause under the Instagram favourite Tunnel of Light, adorned with more than 100,000 pea-lights stretching almost 50 metres in length. Feel dwarfed by the majesty of nature as you pass giant Badgers, Robins and other woodland wildlife sculpted in willow. There are new installations and music this year, ensuring that visitors can see the house and gardens illuminated
as never before. Book now to secure the date and time of your choice. Advanced
Admission Tickets From: Adult £16.50, Child £12.50, Family £56 (two adults, two children). Parking £8 per car. Free for NT Members. Must be booked in advance.
Merrist Wood College, Holly Lane, Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3PE. If you love meerkats then what better experience than to get up close and personal to our Merrist Wood meerkat family. Our meet the meerkat experiences are available to anyone aged eight-years-old plus. During the experience you will control feed the meerkats and learn all about them from one of our Animal Keepers. Our meerkats are very friendly and will happily play near you during the experience. The experience takes place inside the meerkat enclosure within the walled garden. The ground is a sand-based substrate and is therefore not suitable for wheelchair users. Meet the Meerkats is £30 per person for a 20 minute encounter, and is available at weekends and during school holidays. Those participating in Meet the Meerkats must be aged 8+ and wear closed-toe shoes and long trousers or they will be unable to take part.
RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB. This half term, discover the clever creepy-crawlies and super-smart plants that fight back! With lots of fun hands-on activities for all the family to enjoy, find out how plants and insects from cacti to centipedes use fangs, stings, spines and slime to defend themselves and their habitats.
Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Rd, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8LX. Visit Godstone Farm this October half term for our Once Upon a Crime event, which includes all our usual farmyard fun PLUS our October Halloween Half Term activities. Our half term is jam-packed with activities including meeting Griswalda the witch for wand making and wand lessons! Explore our Nursery Crime Trail and become a clever detective in a world of nursery crimes! Pumpkin carving will be available as an upgrade during your visit. The Once Upon a Crime event at Godstone Farm runs from Saturday 22nd until Sunday 30th October 2022. If you’re thinking about
Camberley Town Centre, Camberley. Find all 14 Pumpkins inside our fantastic town centre businesses! Look for the spooky image on the pumpkin, match it to the image on our help sheet and fill out the name of the business where you found it. All pumpkins will be located in the window or by the till of the business. You can print out our handy help sheet at home on this page when the event begins!
Once you find all 14 pumpkins and fill out the sheet, please hand this back in to the ballot boxes in The Square or The Atrium! Once completing the form you could be in with a chance of winning one of our many Love Camberley Gift Card prizes! www.collectivelycamberley.co.uk
Pine Ridge Golf Club, Ascot. We’re back! Although we loved bringing you Virtual Spookfest in 2020 and 2021, we are keeping everything crossed for the return of the ‘real’ event in 2022. www.mariecurie.org.uk
FABRIC APPLIQUE WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN WITH ARTIST LINDA MILLER
New Ashgate Gallery, Waggon Yard, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PS. Using a selection of colorful fabrics transform your own drawing into a stunning picture of fabric and stitch. Learn a few fancy hand stitches to embellish and finish off your unique picture ready to be hung on your bedroom wall or to be sewn on your favorite item of clothing. Why not add a splash of bling with some buttons, beads, and sequins! The craft activity is supported by the Farnham Town Council. This workshop is suitable for children aged 7 – 14 Free admission, max. 10 participants Booking is required via Event Brite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/half-termcrafts-fabric-applique-workshop-forchildren-tickets-347901461637
Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1SG. Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs! Stomp, Roar and Swish your tail as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on planet Earth. An unforgettable jurassic
experience for all the family to enjoy.
Learn their history with our amazing dino facts, meet our beautiful baby dinosaurs and even feed them, but watch out…. You could be on the menu. This awe-inspiring interactive stage show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing audiences in the enthralling & realistic world of Dinosaurs. You won’t want to miss this adventure of a lifetime, so hold onto your kids as this show will blow them away!
Coppa Cobham Village, 17 Between Streets, Cobham. Get crafty this half term with this spooky Hallowe’en kids workshop. Get ready for Hallowe’en and create a spooky artwork for your house . Talented local artist and founder of the Dib Dab Club for children, Jo Mitchell shows us how to make the perfect collage for your wall or door. She will bring all the materials, you just need to turn up ready to create! Ticket price is for 2 people, this can be a parent/carer and a child or two children. Suitable for ages 5 to 85! Please stay on the premises if you are a parent/carer not taking part. It is the perfect excuse for a quiet coffee or catch up on emails
whilst the kids are entertained! Drinks are included in your ticket (non-alcoholic of course!). The workshop will take place in the Orangery at Coppa Club Cobham where there will be plenty of natural light and space to create. And if after all that making you’re feeling peckish, book a table and stay for lunch with us.
Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve - Visitors by appointment only. Mill Way, Leatherhead, KT22 8QA. Give your children a half term to remember with our Wild Explorers Holiday Club for 5-11 year olds! Our ever-popular October half term Wild Explorers Holiday Club at Nower Wood will run on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this year. This event books up really quickly so don’t hesitate if you want a spot! Each day is jam-packed with outdoor adventures to keep your wild ones busy! The club will include activities such as pond dipping, minibeast hunting, den building and fire lighting. The club is suitable for ages 5-11. The club runs from 9.30am-3:30pm.
Cobham Free School, 89-95 Portsmouth Road, Cobham, KT11 1JJ. A drop-off, action packed Holiday Camp for both boys and girls, aged 3-7 years old, with themed games, crafts, dancing and magic shows.
October’s Themes – 2022 Monday 24th – Encanto Tuesday 25th - Frozen. *Also running on Tuesday 25th - Fairy Sarah’s Halloween Party (at Cobham Village Hall). Wednesday 26th - Little Witches and Wizards. Thursday 27th - Mini Monster’s Halloween Ball. Please note the Halloween sessions will be far from scary. The themed sessions are led by lead entertainers of the Toadstool Team and trained nursery nurses, who are first aid trained and all DBS checked. These are days are for children aged 3-7. Each day runs from 10am - 3pm at Cobham Free School (Juniors)
Code Ninjas (Epsom, SRY), Church House, St Martins Church, Church Street, Epsom.
Modding Minecraft Day Camps will run on: Monday 24th, Wednesday 26th October & Friday 28th October. Intro to Roblox Development Day Camps will run on: Tuesday 25th, Thursday 27th
Join us for sports, games, arts & crafts, competitions and much more … our holiday club is jam-packed with exciting things to keep the kids active and entertained.
Fresh Kids Holiday Club will be as warm and welcoming as always – delivering days full of fun that are safe and engaging for all children. Your children will enjoy days outdoors (weather permitting) on our vast playing field; sports and arts & craft activities split across our two large sports halls. They’ll engage in confidencebuilding, inspiring, enjoyable activities. You can book up until 1pm the day before but we do ask for your help by booking as far in advance as possible. Please be aware there is NO ‘on the day’ booking. Choice of booking hours between 8.30am-5.30pm. www.trainfresh.com
Keep the little ones entertained this October half term with our Create & Grow Spooky activities! 9am - 3pm! No booking required, simply visit the information desk on the day. Paint a Spooky Tealight Holder - £6.50: Paint a ceramic pumpkin or bat tealight holder, yours to take home with a complementary battery-operated
LED tealight. Put them on your windowsill to brighten up your room during those long, spooky evenings. Ghost PursuitFree activity: Follow the trail of ghost characters around the centre for a spooky sticker and a chance to win a prize. Each activity takes around 20 minutes. Excludes Squire’s Chertsey. While stocks last. Designs vary. No booking required. First come, first served basis. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Fancy dress welcome! www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk
Rural Life Vintage Revival. Rural Life Living Museum Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey GU10 2DL. Get ready for a week of spooky goings on at the museum. Join us from Monday 24th to Sunday 30th 1pm4pm October for spooky make and take crafts and activities.
HALF-TERM CRAFTS: FUN FUSED GLASS WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN WITH JESSICA STROUD
New Ashgate Gallery, New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham. Get creative and have fun making a rainbow fused glass light
catcher or a fused glass picture tile. New Ashgate Gallery, 25 October, 10-11.30
This workshop is suitable for school aged children, attending with a guardian Max. 8 participants - free admission Booking is required. Get creative and have fun making a rainbow fused glass light catcher or a fused glass picture tile. The participants will need to collect their artwork from the gallery after fusing. All materials will be supplied and no previous knowledge of crafts is required. The workshop is organised by the New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham, Surrey, and it is supported by the Farnham South Street Trust. It is part of our World Craft Month celebrations in Farnham.
The Harlequin Theatre, Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1NN. No trick, this is a treat not to be missed! The multiaward winning live and interactive rock and pop band for kids present their Haunted Halloween Party. Dress your little monsters in their best fancy dress and enjoy chart hits, action songs, singing, dancing and crazy confetti!
The Leatherhead Theatre, 7 Church Street, Leatherhead. A fantastical ballet for the whole family! Let’s All Dance Ballet Company is delighted to present this fabulous family favourite. Stunning dancing, much loved characters and superb music brings the famous tale to life in this magical ballet production. Don’t be late for this very important date! Come and join Alice as she enters the curiouser and curiouser world of the White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts and Mad Hatter. Suitable for all, especially 2 – 14 year olds, including children with special needs. Photo opportunity with dancers after every show.
Farnham Library, 28 West Street, Farnham. Come and learn how to make a hedgehog out of a book! Celebrate Farnham Craft Month with this fun and eco-friendly book craft for children aged 5-11. Give old library books a new life as a cute hedgehog! All materials and tuition provided. 10:30am - 11:30am and 2.30pm - 3.30pm. Suitable for ages 5 -11.
The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking, GU21 4AA. Join us on 27 October for a spooky night at The Lightbox. With FREE entry to Canaletto and Melissa McGill: Performance and Panorama - will you see a Venetian ghost lurking in the paintings? Our Café, Stretched & Fired, will be offering tempting Bloody Marys and frightfully tasty pizzas. Pre-book for new night-time Drawing for Adults and complete your visit by attending a family slime-making workshop or a just-for-adults pumpkin carving workshop in preparation for All Hallows Eve. Slime Making 3.30pm, 3.50pm and 4.10pm (5 year olds+). Pumpkin Carving for Families, 6pm - 6.45pm.
Buckland Reading Rooms, Old Rd, Buckland, Surrey, RH3 7EG. Live Love Perform’s fun filled day of Halloween themed dance, games, singing and acting. Fancy dress encouraged! 10am - 3pm.
The Brocus, Henfold Lane Newdigate Surrey RH5 5AE. Gates open from 6pm Fire lit at 6:30pm Firework display planned
for 7:45pm. Fairground also on site
Prices - suggested donations on entry £5 per adult, £2 per child or £10 per family.
Cash only. BBQ available with burgers, hot dogs and soft drinks. Fully licensed bar down at The Village Club. The Build a Guy Competition will also be taking place. Guys should be waiting by the village club at 18:00 for judging at 18:15. They will also have their guy mounted before being placed on the bonfire! Parking on The Brocus via entrance in Henfold Lane. All the profits will be distributed to local charities in the village, so please come down and support this great event.
Also marks the return of After Dark after the summer’s Sunset Sessions. Airhop Trampoline Park 10 Midleton Industrial Estate Road Guildford GU2 8XW. Halloween-themed music & decoration. Prizes for best costumes. 6pm - 8pm. www.airhop-guildford.com
Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Rd, Surrey, RH9 8LX. The low bang fireworks are back…with a low bang! Both animal
friendly and friendly to little ears, we’ll have all the aww and wonder of an amazing fireworks display, choregraphed to perfection to bring some light and cheer to this time of year.
The BOILEROOM, 13 Stoke Fields, Guildford. Special guests joining our party where guests will be able to interact and take pictures. Previous Guests Include: Pikachu, Iggle Piggle, Bugs Bunny, Elsa, Olaf and the Greatest Showman! The final 30 minutes will be a popkids-power-half-hour. Now this bit is TOP SECRET... but you won’t be disappointed! 2 hours of entertainment with music for all ages. Kids will be able to sing along and dance to songs they know from Disney to chart...we guarantee your children would love it. We will also take requests for any favourite songs from our Popkids. Full entertainments team to get kids and adults involved for the duration of the event including party dances (old and new), Games and MORE. Please note we DO NOT USE STROBE LIGHTING. CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU ALL! 12 Noon - 2pm.
(AGES 6 MONTHS - 6 YRS)
Airhop Trampoline Park, 10 Midleton Industrial Estate Road, Guildford GU2 8XW. With Halloween decorations & music. Treat bags for all MiniHoppers. Prizes for best costume! 10am-12pm. www.airhop-guildford.com
This 5 Day event is Twice Yearly bringing you different products, for the Home, as Gifts or Personal use. Stall holders are Local & visiting Crafters ready to serve or to precure whatever item you desire. Some of the outstanding stalls are : Surrey Wood Crafters, Gold / silver & costume Jewellery , Designer-type Handbags/ purses ,Lovely handmade X Mas Cards , Luxury Chocolate + Loads More The Venue has a café , cheap parking, step free . The event is Free to Enter from 10am until 5pm.
The Horton Epsom, Haven Way, Epsom. A fantastic puppet show based on the book Pat-A-Cake-Baby by Joyce and
Polly Dunbar. “Cake mixing, baking and eating fuel this zingy, high-energy story as a restless baby sets about a night-time adventure.” Are you ready? Grab a spoon! Because it’s Pat-a-cake time! Pitter-patter – get the butter! Glitzy-glossy – whisk in sugar! Jokey-yolky – add the eggs! Long Nose Puppets offer up a marvellous moonlit show full of riotous rhyme, zany puppets and spiffy special cake; all iced with music and songs by Tom Gray. Little children will feel stuffed to the brim with magic. Ideal for 2–7-year-olds.
CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON Camberley Town Centre, Camberley. The Collectively Camberley Christmas Light Switch On is a FREE family fun day and a great way to kick start the festive season! We welcome back for the second year our Christmas lights around the town and even a ‘Bauble Chair’ for you to take a selfie in! You can find it on Princess Way. We will have a jammed packed Christmas Market on High Street and other FREE activities to get involved with at this year’s event. We’ll have FREE facepainting over on High Street and balloon modelling all day across the town!
You’ll be greeted by our festive street entertainers who will be roaming around the town! Don’t forget there will also be live local community acts and groups on our Park Street stage from 1pm until the switching on of the lights! (Happening on stage.) Be sure to look out for our posts for further details about what’s on and who will be joining us in the town for 2022! This event is brought to you by Collectively Camberley.
Camberley Town Centre, Camberley. Find all of our reindeer around the town and write down the letter on its collar. Once you’ve found all 8 reindeer work out the festive word and post in the ballot boxes in The Square & The Atrium! You can download our help sheet once the competition begins! Once you complete the form you could be in with a chance of winning one of our five Love Camberley Gift Cards we are offering! Competition ends 31st December 2022.
Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Rd, Surrey, RH9 8LX. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas at Godstone Farm without Father Christmas in his enchanted woodland Grotto. He’ll be chatting to little ones, finding out what they want for Christmas and keeping careful notes with his helpful Elves.
Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1SG. Holly & Trixie the Elves are busy decorating Santa’s workshop in the lead up to Christmas, cutting out beautiful snowflakes from white paper.
Holly reveals Lapland’s biggest secret, that once a year Santa sends a magical gift to one person who most deserves it. It is said to be the greatest gift of all but nobody knows what it is. There are original songs as well as Christmas classics such as Deck The Halls, The 12 Days of Christmas and Jingle Bells. The perfect festive treat for your little one! Estimated run time: 50 minutes (no interval). Recommended age: 3+. Children: £15.50 (includes gift), Adult: £11.50, Groups of 10 or more: £10.6014.20. 4pm - 5pm.
The Harlequin Theatre and Paul Holman Associates are delighted to present this year’s pantomime, Cinderella.
Starring everyone’s favourite Olympic ski jumper Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards, Casualty’s Rebecca Wheatley and much-loved Redhill regular Simon Bashford, this promises to be Redhill’s most magical pantomime yet!
Join us this Christmas to find out if the glass slipper fits and if Cinderella will make it to the ball and back again before midnight. Featuring breathtaking special effects, spectacular scenery and sparkling costumes along with plenty of traditional pantomime mayhem, laughter and chances for you to join in the fun… the clock
is ticking for a brilliant Christmas experience!
Alongside panto you can also enjoy The Night Before Christmas at the Harlequin. This magical family show is an unforgettable adventure full of magic, mischief and festive fun! See the wonder of Christmas unfold in this brand-new production for 3-8 year olds featuring plenty of audience interaction, classic Christmas songs and the enchanting presence of Santa Claus himself live on stage.
There are special discounts available if you book both shows.
Find out more and book your tickets – harlequintheatre.co.uk or call 01737 276500
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is thrilled to present this year’s fun-filled family pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, playing from Saturday 3 December 2022 to Sunday 8 January 2023 (following their award-winning production of Dick Whittington!).
Another festive family pantomime is sprouting from the Yvonne Arnaud’s stage! Jack makes a moo-ving sacrifice and bids farewell to his beloved cow in return for a magical beantacular investment, which has giant consequences! Can he make an egg-cellent escape back down the beanstalk or has he really cooked his goose?!
Hendrix the Horrible will be played by Guildford’s favourite villain, Kit Hesketh Harvey, following his roles in nine previous Arnaud pantos.
Peter Gordon will take the role of the loveable Dame, Mary from the Dairy, in what will be his 16th Yvonne Arnaud panto appearance (oh yes it will!). Peter said: ‘It’s a real privilege to be coming back for what will be my sixteenth panto at the Arnaud! Pantomime is always a real joy,
and at the Arnaud - our very special theatre - it’s just magic. I’m looking forward to getting the makeup on and getting back into those outfits! Jack and the Beanstalk will be another triumph for Guildford, Surrey and beyond!’
After joining the cast of Dick Whittington last year, Guildford resident and Guildford School of Acting alumnus James Merry will return as Simon. James is best known for his role as Simon Brooklyn Bell in CBeebies’ popular BAFTA-nominated series Waffle The Wonder Dog.
Jack and the Beanstalk follows the success of last year’s panto, Dick Whittington, winning Best Ensemble in the UK Pantomime Awards. With stunning sets, dazzling costumes and a thrilling live band, join the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre for a tantalising adventure with all the sparkles, songs and side-splitting silliness you could ask for!
Tickets for Jack and the Beanstalk are available now at: www.Yvonne-Arnaud.co.uk. Alternatively, contact the Box Office on 01483 44 00 00 (Mon-Fri, 10am to 5pm)
A t every house Father Christmas eats and drinks the tasty treats that have been left for him. But when he reaches number ten he realises that he’s forgotten to do something rather important and he really, really, really needs a WEE! TaleGate Theatre Productions hit the perfect combination of witty humour, fantastic music and the extra sparkle for which they have become known in this fabulously funny and brilliantly
bouncy musical adaptation of Nicholas Allan’s much loved book.
This is a forty-five minute production followed by a meet and greet with the big man himself where the children will receive a Christmas present.
Father Christmas Needs a Wee is at G Live, Guildford from Sat 17 – Sat 24 December 2022. Book online at GLive.co.uk or 0343 310 0055. Family tickets available.
The biggest yawn, the cosiest bed, The softest blanket, the sleepiest head, Winter’s approaching, prepare for a rest, With some help from the animals who hibernate best. Come and be transported to a magical forest full of mirth, live music, and marvellous creatures. As the nights drawn in and temperatures drop, staying wrapped up warm in our beds seems like a great idea. But have you ever imagined what it would be like to stay asleep for the whole of winter?
Some creatures are experts and they’re here to show you how.Join awardwinning Little Bulb Theatre (house band in CBEEBIES The Nutcracker) as together we prepare to take a very long nap! £8. Age guidance 3-7 years & their families duration. 45 mins (no interval)
Who knows what lurks in the curious corridors and bizarre boudoirs of this ancient manor house? You do! What you say goes in this hour of anarchic entertainment that is fun for literally everyone. A little bit spooky, a little bit stupid and a whole lot of funny. The Noise Next Door are thirteen time sell-out
veterans of The Edinburgh Fringe and have appeared on ‘The One Show’ (BBC One) and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ (ITV1). They have also appeared alongside the likes of Michael McIntyre, Katherine Ryan, Romesh Ranganathan and Harry Hill. £10 (family discount available) age guidance 5+ duration. 60 mins
The guinea pigs of Dandeville love munching dandelion leaves so much that slowly but surely dandelions are disappearing from all over town. Christopher Nibble knows that crunch time has come when there is just one dandelion left – but will this plucky little guinea pig have the flower power to save the day? Written especially for children aged 2-7 (and their big people too) and told with Topsy Turvy Theatre’s own blend of energetic storytelling, handmade puppets, original music and stunning scenery, Christopher Nibble is an uplifting story of one guinea pig’s selfless undertaking to help halt the disappearance of the delicious dandelion forever! £8
MishMash Productions’ Strange Creatures, uses magical, theatrical chamber music to
gently explore childhood and belonging. Featuring fabulous music for violin, viola and cello as well as singing, drumming and lots of fun and games, Strange Creatures is a musical adventure to delight children and families alike. Inspired by the book Beegu written and illustrated by Alexis Deacon. £8 (family discount available). Age guidance. 4-7 years duration. 40 mins (no interval)
In Rise and Fall you’ll meet all manner of balloons, from small floating moons to vast bouncing orbs. Forever expanding and contracting, balloons are free to float, fly and sway. Hold your breath and go sailing away.Rise and Fall is a poetic and intriguing performance for young audiences about holding on and letting go. £8. Age guidance. 2+ & their families duration. 35 mins (plus, optional 15-minute stay and play session)
New Victoria Theatre 020 7206 1174
Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! They’ll take an anarchic approach
to science communication whilst looking at the scientists, engineers and inventors who have shaped the modern world that we live in whilst proving that each and everyone of you have the ability to change our world for the better! Expect 20ft LIQUID NITROGEN clouds, exploding
OXYGEN & HYDROGEN balloons, FIRE TORNADOS, HYDROGEN bottle rockets, ignited METHANE and even a self-built Hovercraft! Tickets available from £13.00
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA
A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood, based on the book by Judith Kerr direct from a smash-hit West End season. Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised! Tickets available from £14.50
Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre 01483 44 00 00
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW FOUR TIMELESS STORIES BROUGHT TO LIFE IN ONE DELIGHTFUL SHOW. Dive into Eric
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hour of anarchic entertainment that is fun for literally everyone. A little bit spooky, a little bit stupid and a whole lot of funny. Britain’s Got Talent stars The Noise Next Door bring their show Mysterious Mansion of Mystery on Sun 23 October at 2pm. Tickets £10.
irst up, Hibernation is a wonderful theatre performance for young audiences aged 3-7 by Olivier award-winning Little Bulb Theatre. Come and be transported to a magical forest full of mirth, live music and marvellous creatures. Discover what it’s like to stay asleep for the whole of winter as you let Little Bulb Theatre prepare you for a very long nap! Hibernation, Sat 22 October at 11.30am & 2pm. Tickets £8.
Take a tour of the world’s most bewildering building with comedy heavyweights The Noise Next Door. What you say goes in this
Written especially for children aged 2-7 (and their big people too) and told with Topsy Turvy Theatre’s own blend of energetic storytelling, handmade puppets, original music and stunning scenery, Christopher Nibble is an uplifting story of one guinea pig’s selfless undertaking to help halt the disappearance of the delicious dandelion forever! Christopher Nibble, Mon 24 October at 2pm. Tickets £8.
MishMash Productions’ Strange Creatures, uses magical, theatrical chamber music to gently explore childhood and belonging. Featuring fabulous music for violin, viola and cello as well as singing, drumming and lots of fun
adventure to delight children and families alike.
Fri 28 October at 11.30am & 2pm. Tickets £8.
Book tickets and find out much more about the family programme at Farnham Maltings website farnhammaltings.com or call box office 01252 745444.
Spark your child’s imagination and creativity with our packed programme of music, comedy, family theatre, drama and craft workshops. There’s something to keep all ages entertained, read on!
Carle’s bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music. Featuring your favourite titles: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show, The Very Hungry Caterpillar which celebrated its 50th Birthday in 2019. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre. Adult: £18 Child: £15.50 Family Ticket of 4*: £62.
Multi award winning floral designer Mig Kimpton returns with a brand new unique floral show this winter. Mig combines his theatrical past with his extensive experience of working with flowers, to provide an evening of flowers, fun and wintery thrills! Watch him create from scratch, stunning floral designs fit for any and every home. This year’s tall tale involves beans, a phone call and some help from his audience. As always you might win one of his exquisite designs to take home, so come and enjoy this evening of fun, flowers and so much more. Full Price: £18
An original tale, written and told by Hannah Summers, illustrations by Sorcha Healy. Nana Hannah has a house, a house on a hill. A windy hill where you could see the sea. Wild and free was the sea and so was the house. Nana’s house has magic inside and inside her hats, is a story. Come and visit Hannah’s Nana Hannah, on an epic imaginative adventure to a land far away. A voyage to an isle of pirates, maps and treasure. Hannah guides interactive family play through this magical story with energetic storytelling, drama and music with immersive illustrations throughout.
Adult + Child: £10.50
In Rise And Fall you’ll meet all manner of balloons from small floating moons to vast bouncing orbs. Forever expanding and contracting, balloons are free to float, fly and sway. Hold your breath and go sailing away. Rise and Fall is a poetic and intriguing performance for young audiences about holding on and letting go. Unreserved seating. Post Show Stay and Play Full £11, Under 16s £6.50
26 October
A brand new original comedy by Terry Deary (author of Horrible Histories). Just three actors perform over 100 roles in as many minutes of fact-based, fast-paced fun! Mr Pimm, a victorian school teacher, battles
against all odds to teach his pesky pupils a thing or two with hilarious consequences in the quest to discover, ‘can the past really tell the future?’ Full of unexpected highs and lows, quick costume changes and sharp wit, enjoy these twisted tales of times gone by in one wild whirlwind that will leave you rolling around with laughter! Fun for all the family Tickets: Full £19, Under 16s £17, Family of 4 £58
Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun for all the family science extravaganza! Expect explosive thrills, chemical spills and a risk assessment that gives their stage manager chills. Leave your lab coats at the door it’s time for Unbelievable Science! Tickets: Full £12, Under 16s £10, Family of 4 £40.
DAVID HARPER’S STAND-UP HISTORY
TOUR: A ROMP WITH THE GEORGIANS
David Harper is a well known BBC TV antiques presenter. He’s been presenting on shows like Bargain Hunt, Flog It and Antiques Road Trip for 20 years. He’s also an artist, a public / after dinner speaker / auctioneer and a writer. His recently published book ‘A Romp With The Georgians’ is a humorous, light hearted look at life in Britain during the Georgian period 1714 - 1830. The book is packed with funny, outrageous and dastardly historical stories our history teaches didn’t tell us!… and it’s now been turned into 1.5 hour stand up comedy, family friendly history show (45 minutes x 2) Stories range from strange Georgian pets, binge drinking, Georgian cosmetic surgery, electrified beds, smugglers, money launderers, fashion disasters, dodgy politicians and how to sell your spouse in auction…amongst many other very unusual, but true tales! Lots of audience participation in the form of questions. No two shows are the same, as it’s unscripted and reactive (depending on the questions) Book sales, book signings and meet and greet on the evening. 7:30pm. £19.50
Join award-winning local storyteller Danyah Miller (I Believe in Unicorns, Meet Pippi Longstocking, Perfectly Imperfect Women) for another interactive, fun and educational Storytelling Session. Each session is fresh and new, with no script or set story, only a connection between you, the story games and Danyah. This is theatre happening in the moment! Watch or join in with a range of spontaneous storytelling games which will make you laugh out loud! “We left full of ideas and inspiration for games and stories to share.”– Mum of two boys aged 8 & 10
years. A superb way to spark your child’s imagination, you’ll take away ideas which you can use at home togethe for years to come. Recommended for families with children aged 6-10 years old.
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24 October
DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE
65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the adventure? Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs! Stomp, Roar and Swish your tail as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on planet Earth. An unforgettable jurassic experience for all the family to enjoy. Learn their history with our amazing dino facts, meet our beautiful baby dinosaurs and even feed them, but watch out... You could be on the menu. Tickets: £14.50 | Groups of 10 or more: £13.30
Electric Theatre
01483 444789
11 & 12 November
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG JR. – THE BRITISH THEATRE ACADEMY
The British Theatre Academy present The famous high-flying car is ready to land at The Electric Theatre Filled with amazing stage spectacle and unforgettable songs, including the Academy Award-nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR. is a high-flying fun-filled adventure that will dazzle audiences. £21.00 (inc. £1.00 cmsn)
Epsom Playhouse
742555
29 October
FIREMAN SAM SAVES THE CIRCUS!
When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman Sam come to the rescue and save the circus?
Join Sam, Penny, Elvis, Station Officer Steele and Norman in an all singing, dancing, action-packed show. You can become a fire-fighter cadet and then watch the magic of the circus. So, come along to Pontypandy and watch the adventures unfold!
9 - 12 November
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
They’re creepy and they’re cooky! STC is back with The Addams Family, a comical musical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family.
g-live 08447701797
Come on down for another of G Live’s FREE family events. With face painting, crafts, participatory workshops, games and much more, there’s something for little kids and
big kids alike! No need to book in advance just turn up on the day! 10AM - 3PM
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26 October
No trick, this is a treat not to be missed!
The multi-award winning live and interactive rock and pop band for kids present their Haunted Halloween Party. Dress your little monsters in their best fancy dress and enjoy chart hits, action songs, singing, dancing and crazy confetti!
11.30am & 2pm
Standard £10, Groups of 4+ £8, Under 18 months go free!
A fantastical ballet for the whole family!
Let’s All Dance Ballet Company is delighted to present this fabulous family favourite. Stunning dancing, much loved characters and superb music brings the famous tale to life in this magical ballet production. Don’t be late for this very important date! Come and join Alice as she enters the curiouser and curiouser world of the White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts and Mad Hatter. Suitable for all, especially 2 – 14 year olds, including children with special needs. Photo opportunity with dancers after every show! 1:00 pm Adult: £12.00 Concession: £10.00
This on stage experience will see the use of fantastic puppetry and special effects, bringing incredible life-like animals and dinosaurs to the stage right before your eyes and all presented by one of the leading animal presenting teams The Animal Guyz. Dinosaurs from the past, Elephants from Africa, saltwater crocodiles from Australia, and the incredible Orangutans from Indonesia to name but a few all making their way out onto the stage as part of some incredibly moving moments. This show is more than just a stage full of animals and learning facts. This show is packed from start to finish with comedy for ALL ages, music, and some off the wall routines. If your family and friends are fans of animals and dinosaurs then this show is a must see as we promise you will all have the most roarsome time. 2:00 pm Single: £14.50
Chantry Dance Company will be holidng a workshop for Dandelion Theatre Arts teaching you the skills they used within their performance of Beauty and The Beast @ Leatherhead Theatre. 9.30am- 12.30pm £20 per child.
