Primary Times in Surrey SUMMER 2016

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for parents, teachers and children

in Surrey

Summer 2016

11th July - 12th September 2016

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Roundabout, Bookstore, Fun & Fitness, Theatre, Education, Pinboard and much more!



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Second Floor, Richardson House, 21/24 New St, Worcester. WR1 2DP. Tel: 01905 723011 Fax: 01905 780103 Publishing Editor Dawn Pardoe - 01905 727909 Design and Production Paul Blyth and Amy Thomas Events Listings Amy Thomas - amy@pw-media.co.uk Sales & PR Suzie Scott - 01905 727904 Diane Stinton - 01905 727903

Bookstore

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Roundabout

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Primary Times is independently published and distributed free through Infant and Junior Schools throughout Surrey. It is also available by subscription at £10 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 1,900,000 copies per issue throughout the counties of: Avon, Beds & Luton, Berkshire, Black Country, Bucks & Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Cardiff and S E Wales, Cornwall, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, Edinburgh, Essex, Fife, Tayside and Central Scotland, Glasgow & Central Scotland, Gloucester, Hampshire, Hereford and Worcester, Hertfordshire, Ireland (Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, South Dublin, Cork & Waterford), Kent, Leicester, Lincolnshire, East, West, South & North London, Newcastle & North Tyneside, Norfolk, Northampton, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Staffordshire, Surrey, Sussex, Tees Valley, West Midlands, Wiltshire, South & West Yorkshire. For further details contact The Primary Times Team on 01905 723011

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Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0QN. Open daily 10am – 5pm. -Brooklands Museum is on the site of the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit and houses collections of cars, motorcycles and bicycles, particular from the heyday of the track until it closed in 1939. The Museum displays a wide range of Brooklandsrelated motoring and aviation exhibits ranging from giant racing cars, motorcycles and bicycles to an unparalleled collection of Hawker and Vickers/ BAC-built aircraft, including the Second World War Wellington Bomber, Viking, Varsity, Viscount, Vanguard, VC10, BAC One-Eleven and the only Concorde with public access in South East England. Brooklands hold a wide range of special events, mainly on weekends and during school holidays. These include car club visits (often with Test Hill in action), Auto Italia Italian Car Day, The Brooklands Double Twelve Motorsport Festival, aviation events and car rides on weekdays during school holidays. Cost: £11 adult, child 5-16 £6.

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Priory Farm, Sandy Lane, South

WATTS ACADEMY WORKSHOP: PINHOLE CAMERAS

class bully, Bother Boots Bradley,

Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village, Down

wants to catch him and keep him as

Lane, Compton, Guildford, Surrey

his new pet. Justin just wants to be

GU3 1DQ. Time: 10.30am – 4.30pm.

like his giant Dad, but when he finds

Find out how photography works

out his Dad is not the Big Wow, he

and make some photographic

sets off on a journey to find who - or

experiments before creating your own

what - the Big Wow really is! Can the

photos with a hand-made pinhole

Big Wow help Justin to be tall in time,

camera. Led by Lynn Weddle. Cost:

before Bradley puts him in a cage

£15 per person. Tel: 01483 810235

ready for the school show and tell assembly? Told with huge helpings of

PAINSHILL POOCH DAY

humour, poignant poetry and original

Painshill Park Trust, Portsmouth Road,

music, this is a tall story about the

Cobham, Surrey KT11 1JE. Time:

wonders of being small. Performances

11am – 4pm. A fabulous day out for

last 45mins (no interval). Suitable for

dog lovers, families and four-legged

ages 4-8. Cost: £9 (£7 child).

friends. Prepare to be wowed with

www.riverhousebarn.co.uk

displays which show the incredible

YOU’RE GETTING WARMER by PEBBLE GORGE

bond between man and dog. Includes the famous Richard Curtis who will be performing his K9 Freestyle dog

Farnham Maltings, Farnham, Surrey

display, Southern Golden Retriever

GU9 7QR. The Three and a Half

Society’s Display Team, Agility Display

Degrees Gang are on their way, and

by Scrambles Dog Training School

you’re our only hope of slowing them

and Shambles Fly Ball Display. Special

down. Everywhere they go they are

guest ‘Bilbo Baggins’ Pets as Therapy

getting people hot and bothered.

Dog of the Year, Crufts 2016. The main

Agent Zero and Professor Helix need

arena is supported by Henderson

your help to save the Marsh Warbler

Keywood Vets, Cobham. Enter the

bird before The Gang catch up with

fun dog show (entry fees apply) and

you. Are you up to the task of taking on

enjoy the retail area selling luxury

this mission? You’re Getting Warmer is

dog products. Dogs must remain on a

an outdoor adventure for families and

short lead. Cost: Included in Painshill

small groups, that explores the effects

normal admission price (Adults £8,

of climate change in the UK. Armed

Concessions £7, Children £4.50,

£2.50. www.prioryfarm.co.uk

with a smartphone and specialist

Family 2 adults & 4 children £27.

app technology (provided by Pebble

www.painshill.co.uk

Until Sunday 4th September

Gorge), you and your family are agents

them while the kids are busy trying to spot the Police Helicopter and Air Ambulance at Redhill Aerodrome in the distance) And when you’re ready for a cuppa and a bite to eat, call in at Wendy’s cabin which sells a yummy selection of food, drinks and ices. The nature trails are designed especially for the youngsters, and they love them; a picture-based one suitable for younger children and a fact-gathering quiz for nature detectives up to around 12 years old (but secretly enjoyed by teens and grown-ups too) Cost: Discovery Trail

Superhero Science Show

interacting on your mission to stall the

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th

The Look Out Discovery Centre, Nine

Three and a Half Degrees Gang. For

BIG CAMP AT WINKWORTH

Mile Ride, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12

7-11 years and their families or groups

Winkworth Arboretum, Hascombe

7QW. Are you a superhero? Come

of young people aged 12-14 years.

Road, Godalming, Surrey GU8 4AD.

and find out in this science show

Max group size 5. Admission: £40 per

Get outside and closer to nature with

where we look at super strengths,

team (up to 5 people).

this unique opportunity to camp

invisibility, mind reading and have

www.farnhammaltings.com

overnight at Winkworth Arboretum

fun with science experiments! www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be

www.brooklandsmuseum.com

DISCOVERY WALK

school in her lunchbox. So small the

JULY

for change, hunting down clues and

amongst thousands of rare shrubs

JINGLE RING

and trees. Bring the whole family

Leith Hill Place, Leith Hill Lane,

to enjoy the quintessential camping

Holmbury St Mary, Dorking, Surrey

experience with fun filled craft

RH5 6LU. Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm.

activities, walks and a camp fire.

Bring your children to a family music

Enjoy this picturesque landscape

session with Jane Newberry, using

in a new light as darkness falls and

Nutfield, Redhill, Surrey RH1 4EJ. Times:

Saturday 16th

Open Daily 9:30 - 4:30, last entry 4:15

BIG WOW, SMALL WONDER

toys, percussion and dance. Children

the sun rises in the morning. Taking

(Sunday 10:30) Priory Farm is set

Riverhouse Barn, Manor Road,

will love creating music and taking part

place on the weekend of Saturday

amidst stunning countryside... visit

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2PF.

in simple group dance and movement

16th and Sunday 17th July 2016, you

our Discovery Walk and explore it for

Time: 2pm – 2.45pm. Justin is the

activities. Booking not needed. Free

can join us from 3pm on Saturday

yourself! The family attraction appeals

smallest boy in the whole town. So

event (admission applies).

and stay with us overnight until

to visitors of all ages. There’s more

small that he can swim with goldfish.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

10am on Sunday morning. You’ll get

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Tuesday 21st Thursday 23rd THE WATER BABIES Guildford Castle Grounds, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3SY. Time: 7pm – 9pm. Join rascally Tom the chimney sweep on his underwater adventures in the Herald Players’ new and lively adaptation of Charles Kingsley’s classic fairy tale. As Tom journeys to the sea to find other water babies you’ll meet a colourful array of characters including beastly Mr Grimes, some snooty salmon, silly snappy lobsters and scary Fairy Bedonebyasyoudid. Tom’s adventures don’t end there as he has to make a voyage of discovery and help someone he doesn’t like to earn his reward. Suitable for children 5+ Cost: Adults £12.00 Seniors £10.00 Students £10.00 Children 5-16: £8.00. Tel: 01483 444334

Saturday 23rd NIGHT AT THE THEATRE Farnham Maltings, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7QR. Time: 14:30. Anything could happen. Anything is possible. Sssh! Sit quietly in your seats, wait for the curtain to rise and… dance in the aisles! When three characters become trapped in a theatre, little do they know that they will soon become the stars of their own show? Combining a mixture of dance theatre, audio-description and imaginative storytelling with Casson & Friends’ trademark interactivity, Night at the Theatre will spark the imagination

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of children and their grownups.

Designed and created by a range of

windows up and down the high

Discover the amazing things that

local community groups, these aren’t

street along with one tiger related

can happen at the theatre, the many

your typical common garden gnomes.

question ready to be discovered. No

different things that dance can be, and

From the whimsy of the maze, to the

registration is needed to take part,

even make your own performance!

Privy Garden’s formal Baroque topiary,

just head to Godalming Art Shop

Night at the Theatre is a fun, family

each will reflect a unique aspect of

at the bottom of the High Street

adventure that celebrates the creativity

the remarkable landscape around

any day of the week to collect your

in all of us. It’s accessible theatre for

the Palace, which spans centuries of

answer sheet and trail map. Find the

everyone, so come along, join in and

fascinating history. It’s a little known

tigers, fill in the answers and hand

let’s make a dance! Cost: £7.

fact, but Hampton Court Palace can

it in at Waterstones Book Store to

www.farnhammaltings.com

lay claim to be the home of the English

receive your finisher sticker and be in

gnome. The first time the word

with a chance of winning a fabulous

gnome ever appeared in English was

Augustus adoption pack which

in Alexander Pope’s epic poem – ‘The

includes: A signed and mounted open

BRITISH WILDLIFE CENTRE

Rape of the Lock.’ Set at Hampton

edition print of Augustus drawn by

British Wildlife Centre, Eastbourne

Court, the poem features a gnome

author & illustrator Catherine Rayner,

Road (A22), Newchapel, Lingfield,

named Umbriel. Given a voice by

A copy of the 10th Anniversary

Surrey RH7 6LF. With our collection

actor Stephen Mangan, Umbriel will

edition of Augustus and his Smile, A

of over forty different species of

reappear in various guises in the Palace

cuddly tiger toy, A fact sheet about

native wild animals and our team of

gardens throughout the summer,

tigers, An Augustus activity sheet, An

knowledgeable keepers, the British

recounting tales from the Palace’s

adoption certificate. Free event.

Wildlife Centre offers the ideal venue

past. Over 200 local people of all ages

tel: 01483 272323

to learn about Britain’s own wonderful

have been involved in the creation of

wildlife. We were established in 1997

these fifteen unique sculptures and

to educate visitors about native wildlife

the stories that accompany them.

Monday 25th July – Friday 26th August

in the hope that they too will want to

They worked with a range of artists

EDWARDIAN SUMMER CRAFTS

help protect and conserve it. We offer

and writers to capture the mystery

Polesdon Lacey, Great Bookham,

people the opportunity to see our

and charm of the Palace gardens,

Near Dorking RH5 6BD. Each weekday

native wildlife, help them understand

and embody this in the form of their

of the summer holidays we’ll be

more about wildlife behaviour and

very own version of Umbriel. Find

showing you how to make a different

habitats and inspire them to find

out more at www.hrp.org.uk/

Edwardian toy. So why not get

out more and contribute to its

hampton-court-palace.

creative making something you might

Saturday 23rd July Sunday 4th September

conservation. Cost: Adult 11.50 Senior

have played with back in 1908. £2 per

Family (2 adults & 2 children) £37.00

Monday 25th Friday 29th

Children under 3 FREE. www.

WILD SUMMER CAMP

britishwildlifecentre.co.uk

Painshill Park Trust, Portsmouth Road,

Tuesday 26th

Cobham, Surrey KT11 1JE. Time:

(age 65+) £10.50 Child (age 3-15),£8.50

activity and normal admission applies. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

CHILDREN’S SUMMER TRAIL

9am – 4.30pm. Have a wild time this

INTO THE WILD CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL

Winkworth Arboretum, Hascombe

summer, with den building, woodland

Leith Hill Place, Leith Hill Lane,

Road, Godalming, Surrey GU8

craft and campfires. Fantastic outdoor

Holmbury St Mary, Dorking, Surrey

4AD. Time: 10am – 4pm. Enjoy the

fun (for children aged 8 to 13 years).

RH5 6LU. Time: 11am – 4pm.

outdoors and have fun with our

Cost: £40 per day or £170 for 5 days.

Celebrate books and stories, with

children’s trails throughout the

Advance booking required.

fantastic author events, craft activities,

summer holiday. Normal admission

Tel: 01932 868113 or book

storytelling, face painting, treasure

applies. No booking necessary.

online www.painshill.co.uk

hunts, fun competitions and much,

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Saturday 23rd July Sunday 2nd October

Monday 25th Sunday 31st GODALMING TIGER TRAIL

much more. Come dressed as your favourite book character. Ages 3 – 10. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Gnomes Unearthed

Godalming High Street, High Street,

Wednesday 27th

Look out for some unusual additions

Godalming, Surrey GU7 1AF. Time:

Shire Horse & Cart Rides

in the grounds of Hampton Court

9am – 5pm. Bring the kids to

Wellington Country Park, Odiham Road,

Palace this summer. As part of the

Godalming High Street during the

Riseley, Berkshire, RG7 1SP. Tommy

year-long celebration of its world

week starting 25th July to take part

& Major are back in the Park every

famous gardens, fifteen very special

in the Godalming Tiger Trail, find

Wednesday throughout the summer

gnomes will be popping up around

the hidden tigers in shop windows

taking your on trips to and from the

the Hampton Court estate from

and learn more about wild tigers.

Animal Farm. www.wellington-

July, revealing hidden secrets to the

Beginning on Monday the 25th July,

country-park.co.uk

intrepid explorers who can find them.

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wave of a wand you are invited to

Graburn Way, East Molesey, Surrey

crafts! Plus: Face Painting on the Safari

a magical afternoon at Wellington

KT8 9AH. Time: 11am – 4pm. Spend

Lawn and Miles Amusements in the

country Park. www.wellington-

a free family fun play day by the river

Events Field (separate charges apply).

country-park.co.uk

celebrating Play Day 2016! The annual

Tickets: Child 3-6 £11.95 Child 7-15

national celebration of children and

£12.95 Adult £14.95.

young people’s right to play is back.

www.birdworld.co.uk

august

Why not bring your whole family down to Hurst Park for a day of play

WILD SUMMER CAMP

with our Play Team. Bring a picnic,

Painshill Park Trust, Portsmouth Road,

POLESDENOPOLY

some friends and enjoy a huge range

Cobham, Surrey KT11 1JE. Time:

Polesdon Lacey, Great Bookham, Near

of play based activities. This event is

9am – 4.30pm. Have a wild time this

Dorking RH5 6BD. We’ve paid homage

supported by local community groups

summer, with den building, woodland

to everyone’s favourite board game

and businesses. Check out what will

craft and campfires. Fantastic outdoor

by creating our own life-sized version

be available on the day: Cool activities

fun (for children aged 8 to 13 years).

that you can play throughout the

for children with Little Crickets and

Cost: £40 per day or £170 for 5 days.

High Street, Haslemere, Surrey GU27

grounds at Polesden Lacey. To get rich

Sapphires Nurseries. Amazing arts

www.painshill.co.uk

2LA. Time: 10.30am – 1.30pm. It is the

and buy up your favourite parts of

and crafts with The Creation Station,

150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter

Polesden, you must compete to win

Shout! Holiday Activities and the

and to mark this very special event, the

Wednesday 10th

ridiculous tasks by being the silliest of

Countryside Team (including face

Museum is celebrating with a fun-filled

your group. £5 per group of 5 people

painting, badge, mask and jewellery

CREATION STATION WORKSHOPS

morning of activities from storytelling

and normal admission applies.

making, building cardboard cities, den

Denbies Wine Estate, London Road,

by the Haslemere Bookshop and lots

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

building, cooling water and messy

Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA. Time:

play). Exciting historical arts and crafts

11am and 2pm. Fabulously Fun

and object handling with Elmbridge

Activities for All Ages! Let your

Thursday 28th CELEBRATE THE WONDERFUL WORLD of BEATRIX POTTER Haslemere Educational Museum, 78

Every day in August

of arts and crafts too. Take part in our garden trail to find some of Miss

Fridays in August

Potter’s favourite characters hidden

FUN DAY FRIDAYS

Museum, Surrey Police and Fire Service,

imagination run wild. Cost: £7.50 per

throughout the grounds. Afterwards

Hatchlands Park, East Clandon,

Refreshments available. Cost: Free.

child / Accompanying adults free of

why not stay and enjoy a picnic in the

Guildford GU4 7RT. Spend Fridays in

www.elmbridge.gov.uk

charge. www.denbies.co.uk

beautiful gardens of the Museum.

August during the summer holidays at

Members £2 / Non Members £4 -

Hatchlands Park. There are children’s trails, arts & crafts and giant garden

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th

Thursday 11th

Family drop-in event, no booking needed. For more information

games to keep kids entertained. Time:

please contact Haslemere

10am – 4pm. Cost: Normal admission

Wellington’s Pirate Adventure Weekend

Museum on 01428 642112 or visit

applies plus £2 per child.

Wellington Country Park, Odiham

Surrey GU4 7RT. Time: 5.30 – 7.30pm.

www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Road, Riseley, Berkshire, RG7 1SP. Avast

Brought to life by the acclaimed

me hearties the pirates be comin’ to

Blunderbus Theatre, this big-hearted

Wellington Country Park! So haul up

tale of friendship is told with magical

your main sail and set course. Grab ye

songs, enchanting music and exquisite

DOTTY THE DRAGON – OUTDOOR THEATRE Hatchlands, East Clandon, Guildford,

Rural Life Museum, Reeds Road,

Monday 1st Friday 5th

Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. A

WILD SUMMER CAMP

sword and join us for an afternoon of

puppetry. An outdoor production on

truly brilliant day out for children. Our

Painshill Park Trust, Portsmouth Road,

fun! www.wellington-country-

the lawns of Hatchlands Park, a National

museum volunteers bring history to

Cobham, Surrey KT11 1JE. Time:

park.co.uk

Trust property in Surrey. Prices: Adults:

life with demonstrations, crafts and

9am – 4.30pm. Have a wild time this

fun activities. There are also the usual

summer, with den building, woodland

Sunday 7th

Step Back Together family activities

craft and campfires. Fantastic outdoor

TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC

around the museum. Try your hand as

fun (for children aged 8 to 13 years).

Loseley Park, Guildford, Surrey GU3

a farm worker, help with the washing

Cost: £40 per day or £170 for 5 days.

1HS. Time: 11am – 5pm. Storytelling,

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th

‘Victorian style’, play with vintage toys

Advance booking required.

face painting, garden treasure hunt,

Summer Picnic

or have a terrifying lesson in the school

www.painshill.co.uk

the “most original teddy bear”

Wellington Country Park, Odiham Road,

competition. In aid of Shooting Star

Riseley, Berkshire, RG7 1SP. If you go

Chase. Refreshments available. Cost:

down to the woods today… join us

ACTIVITY THURSDAYS

room. With so many hands-on activities

£12, Child £8, Family £32. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

children will be kept amused all day.

Wednesday 3rd

Normal entry charges apply. This event

PERCY PENGUIN’S DAY

Adults £5.00 (Gardens entry only).

for our annual summer picnic! Don’t

also takes place on August 4th, 18th and

Birdworld, Holt Pound, Farnham, Surrey,

Children FOC. Tel: 01483 405112

forget to bring your teddy! www.

25th. www.rural-life.org.uk

GU10 4LD. Time: 10am – 6pm. Join Percy

Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st Wellington’s Magical Enchanted Weekend

wellington-country-park.co.uk

themed arts and crafts a trail and lots

Monday 8th Friday 12th

more. Please visit our website for more

MINI BEAST SAFARI WEEK

Friday 19th Sunday 21st

details. Usual daily admission prices

Birdworld, Holt Pound, Farnham, Surrey,

WEYFEST 2016

apply. www.birdworld.co.uk

GU10 4LD. Time: 11am – 4pm on the

Rural Life Museum, Reeds Road,

the Penguin to and take part in some

Wellington Country Park, Odiham

Safari Lawn. Bug Tent – Meet some of

Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL.

Road, Riseley, Berkshire, RG7 1SP.

PLAY DAY 2016

our slithering and crawling critters! Craft

This internationally renowned music

With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a

Hurst Park, Hurst Meadows Car Park,

Tent – Make some bug related arts and

festival returns for a family-friendly

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Monday 22nd Friday 26th VINTAGE TOY EXHIBITION

as we mark the centenary of the Military Services Motorcycle Races that took part on the Brooklands

september

1915. With many vehicles and re-

Woking Food and Drink Festival

9.30am -5.30pm. This Exhibition

enactors from the period, this will

In it’s fourth year, the award-winning

includes a daily charity LEGO builds

be an authentic commemoration of

free event will feature over 80

(pre-booking essential!) so bring your

Brooklands’ involvement in the Great

food and drink exhibitor stalls and

imagination and use your building skills

War of 1914 – 1918. Automobiles,

demonstrations from some of the

to create something amazing!

motorcycles, bicycles, commercial

UK’s most popular culinary talents

www.denbies.co.uk

vehicles, buses and aircraft from the

including Nadiya Hussain, Great

period up to 1919 will be on display

Tuesday 23rd

British Bake Off winner 2015, Jane

and demonstration. Cost: Normal

Devonshire, MasterChef Champion

and real ale plus, of course, superb

WIZARD OF OZ

Admission Prices Apply.

2016, Tom and Henry Herbert, aka

music from a wide variety of bands.

Hatchlands, East Clandon, Guildford,

www.brooklandsmuseum.com

‘The Baker Brothers’ and Georgina

Please note that Weyfest charges apply

Surrey GU4 7RT. Time: 6pm – 8pm.

to museum entry this weekend.

You’re invited to click your heels,

www.rural-life.org.uk

journey over the rainbow and follow

weekend. There will be something for everyone with music and craft stalls, The KidZone, Sci-Fi zone, excellent food

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st Wellington’s Big Bonanza Wellington Country Park, Odiham

Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA. Time:

Hayden, food stylist and author, plus a stellar line up of local chefs and restaurant owners. Also on the

Big Inflatable Takeover

festival’s menu will be free interactive

Theatre proudly present the Wizard of

Wellington Country Park, Odiham

activities for all the family, including

Oz. Prices: Adults: £12, Child £8, Family

Road, Riseley, Berkshire, RG7 1SP.

demonstrations and tastings at Tante

£32. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Bounce away the bank holiday

Marie Culinary Academy, children’s

weekend with a host of inflatables

cookery workshops, Broil King BBQ

in the Park. www.wellington-

cook-alongs, celebrity book signings,

country-park.co.uk

Woking Shopping bake off competition,

Saturday 27th

Join us for an action packed day

BROOKLANDS GREAT WAR 100

with clowning around, magic and

Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands

much more! www.wellington-

Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13

country-park.co.uk

0SL. Time: 10am – 5pm. Join us

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the yellow brick road as Immersion

Road, Riseley, Berkshire, RG7 1SP.

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track in August and September

Friday 2nd Sunday 4th

live entertainment and more! www. wokingfoodanddrinkfestival. co.uk


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Mavericks Martial Arts Academy

Mavericks Martial Arts Academy is a full time, professional Academy in the centre of Guildford. We provide some of the most popular Martial Arts classes for kids, covering the essential needs of each age group. Lil Dragons (4-7 years) is one of the most popular children’s programmes in the world, thanks to its ideal blend of basic Martial Arts, life and safety skills. The Kids Kickboxing Class

provides 8-12 year olds with a more challenging program, teaching Martial Arts, discipline, fitness and essential life skills while still incorporating games and activities. With the added benefits of self defence and sports Martial Arts competitions, there is so much they can achieve! We also have Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Adults Kickboxing and Kung Fu classes. n

angela’s swim school

swim to win at life Are you looking for swimming lessons for your family? At Angela’s Swim School your child and their swimming lesson experience is our number one priority. We want children to enjoy the water and have fun in their lessons, and at the same time learn water confidence and technique. We teach all ages and abilities, with babies being able to join in on the fun from four months old. Swimming is a skill that children can enjoy for a lifetime. Swimming lessons teach children self-confidence, encourage physical fitness and cut the risk of drowning, one of the leading causes of death for young children. Swimming can also bring about new and exciting opportunities in water based sports and activities. Whether your goal is to have your children playing safely in the water, provide them

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with regular fitness or to fulfil their desire to participate in more water based activities, at Angela’s Swim School we ensure all of our swimmers reach their full potential. We do this by keeping our lessons small, teaching from within the water and having a team of instructors who really understand technique, the majority of which are current or ex-competitive swimmers. Our lesson approach enables our team to provide each child with individual attention during the lesson tailoring their instructions to the ability and development stage of your child and not to the average ability of the group. The Swim School was set up by a former Team GB swimmer who is passionate about getting all children swimming and having this valuable life skill. n


barracudas activity day camps “Giving every child such an amazing experience they can’t wait to come back!”

• Superb Summer Camps at 38 Locations! • Fantastic Range of Activities for 4.5-16 years • Excellent Camp Facilities • ‘OUTSTANDING’ Ofsted Results • Qualified & Experienced Staff • Extended Hours from 8am-6pm • A Brilliant Childcare Option for Working Parents! Barracudas, the UK’s No1 ultimate children’s activity camp, offering peace of mind for working parents during the Easter & summer holidays. We offer FUN at a FAIR price and the great option to use childcare vouchers as payment. You can book either individual days or full weeks at the camps, which are open Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm. After a very successful 2015, with 9 OUTSTANDING ratings from Ofsted, we are extremely excited to kick off 2016 with 38 locations operating this year. With action packed programmes and choice of varied activities including

archery, swimming, fencing, motor sports, arts & crafts, dance & drama we have plenty to keep your children entertained! As well as all the above activities we have fantastic roaming equipment that visits camps including our bungee run and giant inflatable assault course. Where’s your nearest camp? Strode’s College, Egham (NEW FOR 2016!) 25th July- 19th August 2016 Notre Dame School, Cobham 25th July- 19th August 2016 Edgeborough, Farnham 25th July- 19th August 2016

Barrow Hills School, Godalming 25th July- 19th August 2016 Ripley Court School, Ripley 25th July- 26th August 2016 Gordons School, Woking 25th July- 19th August 2016 Our popular camps sell out fast, to secure your child’s place call us on 0845 123 5299 or visit www.barracudas.co.uk n

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CB SWIMMING New Location, Sutton Green Garden Centre. Rugged Earth Adventures

We run lessons at Downsend School Leatherhead and Epsom College, from 2 years for all abilities. All our staff are ASA and/or STA qualified and CRB checked. We have helpers in the water to assist with the less able swimmers. All equipment is supplied, all you need to bring is swimwear. We follow the ASA and STA badge schemes. We also do Master classes

which are suitable if you’re looking for triathlon training. All lessons are 30mins and run with the school terms. It’s very important that the parents get involved during the lesson, that’s why we like to see parents watching and encouraging the children from the side of the pool. We are friendly and approachable with over 30 years of experience. n

Rugged Earth have now moved to occupy 4 acres of woodland to the rear of Sutton Green Garden Centre near Woking. The mixed woodland and meadow provide an ideal and safe setting for children to play and learn new skills. An all new Nerf battlefield, archery range, commando lane, bushcraft zone, woodland arts and crafts teepee, soon to be added Hunger Games battlefield and air rifle range offer

COME & TRY A CLASS FOR FREE

Swimming Lessons Quality classes in small groups

Lessons for:

• Adults and Children from 2 yrs • Non Swimmers • Improvers • Advanced • SUPER Advanced Classes held at Downsend School Leatherhead and Epsom College

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

a variety of fun activities to suit all tastes. They offer Nerf Adventure Parties all year round and Activity Days during all school holidays. If that doesn’t suit your needs then custom made team building and adult activities are also available. Although activities take place outside, there are marquee tents providing cover for most and a fully covered campfire area where guests cook a sausage on a stick. Summer Camp runs from 26 Jul - 2 Sept, a full days fun is £28 and includes a campfire lunch. Activities are aimed at children aged between 5 and 12 +. Information and bookings: www.ruggedearthadventures.com Tel: 07460 333050, Email: info@ruggedearthadventures.co.uk

horse riding this summer Ever thought your child would like to learn to ride and look after a pony but don’t seem to have time after school or at the weekend?

Why not try a weekly summer course; each week includes lectures and demonstrations on pony care, riding lessons and a gymkhana (games on ponies!). They may be a complete beginner or already have some riding knowledge, there is a

course to suit them.

They are guaranteed to make lots of new friends and have a great time learning to ride and caring for the ponies.

NERF ADVENTURE PARTIES ACTION PACKED ACTIVITY DAYS

Please see our advert and contact them for more details.

• Two Nerf Battlefields • Bushcraft •

Orchard Cottage Riding Stables Tel: 01737 241311 www.ocrs.co.uk n

• Archery • Sniper Jackets • • Shelter Building • Commando Range • • Woodland Arts and Crafts •

Set in 4 acres of Woodland and Meadow Sutton Green Garden Centre, Whitmore Lane, Woking GU4 7QB

Summer Camp 26th July - 2nd September

t: 07460 333050 e: info@tuggedearthadventures.co.uk www.ruggedearthadventures.com

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GUILDFORD SPECTRUM From the moment you enter Spectrum get set for a day of fun, thrills and excitement.... Finding activities that everyone can enjoy over the school holidays can be a challenge, but with ice skating, ten pin bowling, four pools including a leisure pool, a soft play area, indoor climbing wall, scalextric track, gym, sports arena and aerobics studio all under one roof, Guildford Spectrum, managed by Freedom Leisure, is the perfect solution. Its great value family tickets, with the option to book activity tickets up to 2 weeks in advance and free parking means it’s affordable too! For thrill seekers take on the water rides and wave machine in the leisure pool or for a gentle pace relax in the pool spas. For the coolest action in Spectrum enjoy ice skating on our Olympic sized ice rink or if you’re more competitive, bowl your mates over during an action- packed

bowling session in our 32 lane bowling centre. All activities are subject to availability so it’s advisable to take up that advance booking option! Family, adult and junior tickets are available and if all that activity makes you hungry enjoy one of the four family friendly catering outlets on site. Of course, Spectrum is still a great place to visit during term-time too. It’s Toddler Splash sessions run in the Leisure Pool every Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday morning. These friendly, safe sessions are perfect for the under 5’s who need to build confidence in water. For more information about all of Spectrum’s activities call 01483 443322 or visit the website www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk for more information and to book tickets online. We look forward to being part of your fun days out. n

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Clowning around at Claremont Think you’d be good at spinning plates? Find out for yourself on Children’s Carnival Week, 8th-12th August at Claremont Landscape Garden. Every day will be packed as full as a clown car with carnival-themed fun for kids. Hourly circus skills workshops give you the chance to stalk around on stilts, try your hand at juggling, and get your wiggle on with hula-hoops and twirling ribbon.

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Don’t miss the themed children’s trail that takes you exploring through the garden – or if you’re feeling creative, join an outdoor craft workshop, and head into the Thatched Cottage for dressup and games. No need to book. Normal admission fee applies (free entry for National Trust members), plus £1.50 for workshops and 50p for trail.


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Remember to use your

food waste caddy You can now line your food waste caddy with plastic bags or liners, which makes it easier, cheaper and cleaner to recycle your food. Plastic bags or liners are less likely to rip or tear than compostable liners. You can use anything from old shopping bags and pedal bin liners to salad and bread bags, but not black bin bags. Food should be removed from any packaging first.

If you’ve got food like fish bones or onions you don’t want hanging around in your kitchen, you can tie it up in a plastic bag and put it straight into your outside food waste bin.

All cooked and uncooked food waste can go in your caddy, including tea bags, eggshells, mouldy bread, vegetable peelings, meat bones and food that’s past its use by date. The food waste is collected from your outside food waste bin every week on the same day as your rubbish or recycling. It is taken to an anaerobic digester where microorganisms break it down to create electricity to power our homes. This process also creates a liquid fertiliser which is used in farming. If everyone in Surrey put all their food

wellington country park

Join us for an action packed summer holiday here at Wellington Country Park, THE biggest outdoor play in Berkshire… so grab your hats, sun lotion and don’t forget your buckets and spades. With Wellington’s Enchanted Weekend, Pirate Adventure and Summer Picnic and much much more, Wellington Country Park

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really is an exciting day out! Set in 350 acres of beautiful parkland between Reading and Basingstoke and only 10 minutes from the M3 and M4, spend your days in this safe, open air, fun filled venue for all the family!

For further details on all our events, please visit our website www. wellington-country-park.co.uk n

waste in their caddies, it would save Surrey taxpayers more than £3 million in waste disposal costs. In 2015, Surrey residents put more food waste in their caddies than the year before, but there’s still a lot that ends up in our rubbish bins, so it would be great if 2016 was a record breaking year. To find out more about your weekly food waste collection visit recycleforsurrey. org.uk or to get a replacement caddy contact your local district or borough council. n


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artspiration Artspiration will be offering a 4 day workshop- Art Scout Juniors for ages 5- 12yrs packed with Art and Craft this summer in Surrey. Children will get to work with Mosaics, Print Making, Mod roc, Plaster Casting, Water colours, Soft pastels etc. and create their own works inspired by the Masters- Henri Matisse and Georgia O’ Keeffe. They are also starting their regular Drawing and Painting- term time lessons from September in Guildford, Godalming, Woking and Haslemere. Register your interest now as seats are limited. They are also offering a 10% off for each friend who joins along .For more details please visit their website www.artspiration.co.uk or contactinfo@artspiration.co.uk

Summer Holiday Workshop Art Scout Junior (Ages 5 - 12 yrs) This Summer be inspired by the Masters - Henri Matisse and Georgia O Keeffe! Guildford: Venue: George Abbot School, Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU11XX

July 25th to 28th-(Create 7 projects inspired by Georgia O Keeffe Aug 1st to 4th- (Create 7 projects inspired by Henri Matisse) Aug 8th- 11th-(Create 7 projects inspired by Georgia O Keeffe. n

Summer Fun on the Farm!

23rd July – 4th September 2016

Enjoy a great day out at Bocketts Farm this summer with a full programme of fun activities! Children will enjoy the Animal Passport Trail as they collect stamps from around the farm. Other daily activities include pony rides, tractor rides, gold panning, animal handling, goat milking and the famous pig racing. In addition, the Small Animal Village and Big Animal Barn are open where you

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can meet and feed all of the friendly farm animals. Plus, don’t miss the brilliant Water Wars Splash Zone, which involves launching water filled balloons at your opponent’s station – great fun for all ages! With 2 large indoor play barns, trampolines, young driver’s area, sandpits, pedal gokarts, treehouse towers and 2 giant jumping pillows, there’s plenty to keep the whole family amused. n

The Superhero Science Show 14th May – 4th September 2016 Are you a superhero? Come and find out in this science show where we look at super strengths, invisibility, mind reading and have fun with science experiments! The Look Out Discovery Centre is all about having fun! There are over 90 hands-on science and discovery activities. Be prepared to have lots of questions bombarded at you “What does this do?, “Wow, look at this” or “I don’t want to go home!”. Recent new exhibits include Turntable, 5 puzzle, Kapla Bricks, 5 puzzle and Blown Up. Over the summer holidays is The Superhero

Science Show, see the website for more details. The Look Out is set in 1,000 hectares of Swinley Forest with a fantastic adventure play area. Plus gift and coffee shop. Open daily 10am – 5pm. Please click like our page: www. facebook.com/thelookoutdiscovery www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be 01344 354400 The Look Out Discovery Centre Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, Berkshire. RG12 7QW. n


two weekends of

mediaeval mayhem Step back in time and experience the verve and vigour of a world where lives were harsh and hearts were passionate at a unique, fun and educational day out for all the family. Loxwood Joust returns to Loxwood Meadow on Saturday 6, Sunday 7, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August. Each day from 10am to 6pm Loxwood Joust’s unrivalled programme of mediaeval revelry guarantees a day out like no other. Try your hand at archery, sip fine ales and dine on local organic fayre while the little ones enjoy their very own Children’s Kingdom – a festival within a festival where the Mediaeval Groat is the currency. A fast-paced, all action jousting tournament will amaze and

astound whilst daring displays of weaponry, archery and cannon fire will enthral as fully armoured knights prepare to meet in a thunderous battle.

Wander the massive Living History Village in the ‘Mediaeval Meadow’ – a totally authentic recreation of a mediaeval battle camp and browse the Mediaeval Market Place where traders and hawkers vie for your attention as companies of actors, wandering minstrels, the Court Jester and dance troupes entertain and delight throughout the day.

summer theatre

at hatchlands park near guildford For a real summer’s evening treat, why not pack a picnic and come along to the openair theatre on the lawn at Hatchlands Park. Families will love the story of Dotty the Dragon on Thursday 11th August. This big-hearted tale of true friendship is told with magical songs and exquisite puppetry. And for the Wizard of Oz fans out there – you are invited to click your heels and

ease on down the yellow brick road as Immersion Theatre proudly presents a brand new, open-air adaptation of The Wizard of Oz on Tuesday 23rd August. With songs, music and audience participation it promises to be a fun evening for all the family. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ hatchlands-park. n

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Theatre owS Family & Children’S Sh

Camberley theatre Tel: 01276 707600 THEATRE IN THE PARK – ROMEO & JULIET

CREATIVE MINDS SUMMER SCHOOL - ‘CINDERELLA’ WORKSHOP Monday 1st – Friday 5th August. Time: 9am – 12.30pm. Do you

Saturday 16th July. Time: 6pm.

love singing and dancing? Do you

This event will be held at: Frimley

enjoy performing arts? Would you

Lodge Park, Sturt Road, Frimley, Surrey

like to put on a show in a week?

GU16 6HY. GB Theatre Company was

Working with a highly experienced

formed in 2010 by Barrie Palmer

and professional team, The Creative

who has performed with The Royal

Minds Academy offers you the chance

Shakespeare Company in Stratford

to perform in a professional theatre

upon Avon and the West End. Over

environment to stage a show in

these 7 years, GB has proved itself to

just a week. You will participate in

become the foremost Outdoor Touring

singing, dancing and acting. The Minis

Theatre Co. Producing Excellent

‘Cinderella’ Workshop is for children

Shakespeare in traditional costume,

aged 4 - 8 years and will run daily

using only the best classically trained

from 9am - 12.30pm in the Studio.

actors. They produce two plays each

There will be a performance on Friday

year, 2016, those plays will be Romeo

5th August at 12.30pm. Make sure

and Juliet and As You Like. At Frimley

that you wear comfortable clothing

Lodge Park the Company will be

that you can move around in (no

performing Romeo and Juliet. The 10

jeans or skirts please) and suitable

actors, lifting Shakespeare’s words off

footwear. You will need to keep your

the page and bringing it to life, making

energy up so please bring a drink and

it entertaining, fun and understandable

snack to have at break. Please make

to all. You can be assured of some

sure that there are no nut products

amazing fight sequences, contrasting

brought to the workshops. Cost:

against the tender and loving scenes

£100 (£80 sibling discount).

from Romeo and Juliet themselves. Comedy and tragedy come to form this ever popular play, enhanced by live music. Full £15, Theatre Club £12.

cranleigh arts Tel: 01483 2780000

CAMBERLEY YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS: OUR HOUSE

MAGICAL FUNTIME WITH JONATHAN CANN

Sunday 17th July. Time:

Local magician Jonathan Cann, will

7.30pm. Combining a witty and

present his Family Funtime Magic

romantic tale with the legendary

Show for an afternoon of magic and

songs of Madness! Our House is

surprises. With magic, puppets and

the story of Joe Casey who, on the

possibly a few balloons Jonathan will

night of his sixteenth birthday, takes

conjure up laughs galore for all the

Sarah, the girl of his dreams, out on

family. During the show Jonathan will

their first date. OUR HOUSE by Tim

need some magical assistants, so come

Firth. Music and lyrics by Madness.

along and you may end up being a part

Cost: £8.

of the show! A funny, mystifying and

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magical start to the school holidays.

made up of the most talented young

No homework guaranteed!!! Please

musicians from the area: St Bede’s

phone the box office to book children

School senior jazz band: Slide and

and family tickets. Tickets: £8.80

SESAW (South East Surrey Area

Adults; £5.50 Under 12s; £24.20

Wind Band) will perform alongside

Family ticket (two adults & two

younger singers from local primaries:

children)

Sandcross, Wray Common and St

FLAG and BUNTING MAKING

John’s Schools in performances that will showcase the amazing music being produced by children and young

Saturday 6th August, Time:

people in our local area. Tickets:

10am. This is a taster session for

£7.00 Concessions: £3.00.

our flag making workshop we will summer period. Come and make

SUMMER THEATRE SCHOOL

bunting and flags in our Gallery. All

Monday 29th August to Saturday

materials provided. Tickets: £1

3rd September. Time: 9am. This

payable on the day.

summer, why not take part in a week-

be running during our Staycation

MODERN DANCE MIX WORKSHOP (ages 7-11yrs)

long series of workshops aimed at improving your musical theatre skills. The workshops (9am-5pm daily) are being run by Enchanted Entertainment

Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th

and will centre on singing, acting and

August. Time: 9am - 3pm. Love

dancing performance techniques as

dance? Enjoy pop music? Then come

well as general stage craft. At the end

along to a two day dance workshop

of the week, children put all of their

where you have the chance to learn

hard work into two performances on

a modern dance style in a fun and

the stage in front of a live audience on

exciting environment. With a variety

Saturday 3rd September! The Summer

of different pop songs by your

School is about getting young people

favourite singers! A different dance

(aged 8-16) involved in performing,

style will be taught each day. The

whatever their experience or ability. It

workshop is led by Amber Eggins

is also a chance for them to spend time

(BA Hons Dance Studies). Amber

with others who love singing, dancing

has been dancing for 15 years and

and acting. Enchanted Entertainment

has experience of teaching a wide

will give children an energetic,

variety of dance including modern

fun-filled week, learning songs and

and contemporary. Lunch break 1

routines from a variety of well-known

hour - lunch not provided, but you

West End and Broadway musicals and

are welcome to bring your own

then performing in the show itself on

sandwiches to eat in the Arts Centre.

the final Saturday. Ages: 8-16 Tickets:

Make sure you wear comfy clothes,

Places cost just £142.00 for the

trainers and bring a bottle of water.

whole week!

Everyone is welcome! Parents are welcome to watch the last 15 minutes of the class on Wednesday 10th August at 2:45pm. Workshop Fee: £22 per day.

Friday 22nd July. Time: 4.30pm.

dorking halls Tel: 01306 881717 REDHILL SCHOOLS BAND FEST

electric theatre Tel: 01483 444789 GSYP: DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS Monday 25th – Friday 29th July Time: 9am - 12:30pm each day. The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz in this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and

Wednesday 13th July. Time:

the gang as they swing their way

7pm. Surrey Music Hub presents a

through madcap adventures and

night of inspiring music performed

thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere

by a cast made up of schools from

Khan. Specially adapted from the

the Redhill and Reigate area. Bands

beloved film, this musical includes


stagecoach epsom

Stagecoach Epsom have had a lot to celebrate this year. From students in movies such as Alice Through the Looking Glass, The Huntsman, The Kingsman and more to come in 2017, to west end contracts in Kinky Boots and Bugsy Malone. Stagecoach Epsom students have also been seen this year at the Royal Albert Hall, Her Majesty’s Theatre and Disneyland Paris!! Stagecoach Epsom were also finalists in the Epsom and Ewell Best Business Awards for customer service.

to get the best out of all our children. We also run outstanding parties for 4-16 years and amazing Easter, Summer and one day holiday workshops throughout the year. This September sees an exciting new re brand and an fantastic year ahead for all the students. For more information visit our website www.stagecoach.co.uk/Epsom

We train up to 480 students weekly from the ages of 4-18 years in locations across Epsom. Our focus is always confidence building, creative courage, with a professional environment and top class teachers

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all your favourite Disney tunes, like

offers a creative week of rehearsals

summer. We are collaborating with The

10am. We are looking for talented

‘The Bare Necessities’ and ‘I Wanna

and performance for young people.

Boileroom, The Yvonne Arnaud and

dancers and performers, girls and

Be Like You’. The Jungle Book Kids is

Working with professional directors

Guildford Shakespeare Company to

boys aged 7 - 15 (must not be older

a treat for all ages. Suitable for ages

participants will do drama games and

choose the best practitioners from all

than 15 on 1 September 2016), to

4 – 8 years. Price: £120 per child

sing songs from West End shows. They

our art forms, making our most exciting

come and be a part of our Juvenile

– siblings £100. Tickets to the

will also be given the opportunity

programme yet! This action-packed

Dance Chorus in this year’s amazing

final performance are included

to act, sing and dance in an original

week may include activities such as

pantomime, BEAUTY AND THE

in the price, so please call the

musical to be performed on the main

drama, comedy, stage combat, special

BEAST. This year we are working with

Box Office on 01483 444789 to

stage with sound, costumes and lights

effects make-up, creative crafts and

brand new producers LP Creatives

reserve your seats.

on the final afternoon of the summer

many more…The 5 day course runs

who are experienced in putting

school. No experience necessary!

from 10am-4pm each day, with a

on brilliant family shows all over

The summer school runs from 10am

chance to show parents a range of skills

the country. Successful candidates

to 4pm each day. All participants will

learned on the Friday afternoon. Please

will be working with professional

Monday 8th – Friday 12th

be assigned roles where they will

contact our Creative Learning Manager,

dancers, directors, producers and

August. Time: 9am - 12:30pm

be encouraged to demonstrate any

Jo Wright, at jwright@glive.co.uk for

cast. Our budding superstars must

each day. Madame’s jealous butler

individual skills they have. The total

more information. Suitable for: Ages

have reasonable dance ability with

Edgar cat-naps Duchess and her

cost for the week is £150.00

7-11 years. Course Fee: £150 - for

outstanding stage presence and a

Aristokittens and abandons them in

including tickets for family and

the whole week. Sibling Offer:

glowing smile! Singing and drama

the Parisian countryside. What’s a

friends to the performance

£120 - when one full price child is

experience is desirable but not

cat to do? Luckily, Thomas O’Malley

(subject to availability). *Sibling

booked. www.glive.co.uk

essential. Rehearsals will begin in

and his rag-tag bunch of Alley Cats

rate available £135.00. When

come to their rescue! This feline

purchasing tickets please ensure

adventure is sure to get you tapping

that you download and return

your feet to the jazzy beat, which

the completed Summer School

includes the Disney favourites ‘The

Enrolment form to the Epsom

Aristocats’, ‘Scales and Arpeggios’

GSYP: DISNEY’S THE ARISTOCATS KIDS

December and once the production

harlequin theatre

has opened, each team of dancers will alternate days. Arrive from 10am

Tel: 01737 276 500

for registration. Audition to start at

Playhouse within 7 days for

ROBINSON CRUSOE (PG)

attending the audition please email

and ‘Everybody Wants to Be a Cat’.

each participant (see Download

Saturday 25th June 9.30am &

info@lp-creatives.com and include

Suitable for ages 4-8. Cost: £120

Enrolment form) or request a

11.30am. On a tiny exotic island,

your child’s name and date of birth

or siblings £100. Tickets to the

form from the box office. For

Tuesday, an outgoing parrot lives with

by 12pm on 15 July.

final performance are included

further details contact the box

his quirky animal friends in paradise.

in the price, so please call the

office or EduStage on 020 8673

However, Tuesday can’t stop dreaming

Box Office on 01483 444789 to

1864 or edustage@talktalk.net

about discovering the world. After a violent storm, Tuesday and his friends

reserve your place.

epsom playhouse Tel: 01372 742555 THE RAILWAY CHILDREN

G-Live

wake up to find a strange creature on

11am - 1pm. If you are interested in

new victoria Tel: 0844 871 7645

the beach: Robinson Crusoe. Tuesday

PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE

immediately views Crusoe as his ticket

Saturday 13th August at 1pm.

off the island to explore new lands.

Oink oink - it’s Peppa Pig! Peppa is a

Likewise, Crusoe soon realizes that

playful little piggy who lives with her

Saturday 23rd July at 3pm. Do

the key to surviving on the island is

younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday

Tel: 0844 7701 797 COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS you love comedy at G Live? Then

through the help of Tuesday and the

Saturday 16th July at 2.30pm.

bring the family! The Comedy Club 4

other animals. It isn’t always easy

adventures she plays games, makes

Based on the original novel by E

Kids give you cracking entertainment

at first, as the animals don’t speak

new friends and enjoys her absolute

Nesbit, The Railway Children tells

for everyone over six years old and

“human.” Slowly but surely, they all

favourite activity - jumping up and

the story of three children, Roberta,

under 400 years old. We have the best

start living together in harmony, until

down in muddy puddles! It’s a lovely

Phyllis and Peter, who with their

comedians from the UK and world

one day, when their comfortable life

day and Peppa is playing outside

mother move to a house near a railway

circuit doing what they do best… but

is overturned by two savage cats, who

with her friends. Mummy Pig and

after their father is falsely accused of

without the rude bits! Suitable for

wish to take control of the island. A

Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her

spying and imprisoned. They learn

ages 6-11 years and their grown-ups.

battle ensues between the cats and the

and her younger brother George but

to love the railway and have many

This show is presented in the G Live

group of friends but Crusoe and the

no matter how hard they try, they

adventures and help to solve their

Bellerby Studio. Tickets: £10.00

animals soon discover the true power

cannot guess what it is. In Peppa

father’s disappearance. The show

Family Offer: £31.00 (2 adults, 2

of friendship up against all odds (even

Pig’s Surprise audiences will enjoy

requires the participation of the whole

children) www.glive.co.uk

savage cats). Tickets from £2.50

interactive fun, games and, of course,

audience and ten children to play small parts. Tickets from £10.50. www.

CREATIVE ARTS WEEK

epsomplayhouse.co.uk

Monday 1st – Friday 5th August

EDUSTAGE SUMMER SCHOOL

Time: 10am – 4pm. Perfect for anyone who likes to be creative, our

surprises. This charming, colourful

leatherhead theatre Tel: 01372 365141

From 22nd August – Friday 26th

skills, improve existing ones, and make

AUDITIONS FOR ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’

August. London based EduStage

some new like-minded friends this

Saturday 16th July. Time: From

30

Primary Times Summer 2016

hands-on arts week is back! Gain new

new show features new songs and new life-size puppets. Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers. Age Advisory: 3+. Tickets from £15.25 - £21.25


For great days out listings, visit www.primarytimes.net

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