Primary Times Surrey SUMMER 2018

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for parents, teachers and children

in Surrey

Summer 2018

9th July - 3rd September 2018

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

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Inspire Them to Read All Summer

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Roundabout

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Pinboard 28 ..........................................................................................

Now’s The Time For Sunshine

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Theatre 36 Who’s treading the boards? ..........................................................................................

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Seize the summer with Explore Learning Research shows 2/3 of children fall behind in their studies over summer. Miss Evans, a year 6 teacher, stated “Teachers often find that children begin the new school year having forgotten key skills. It’s important that children have opportunities over the summer break to continue to develop their abilities.”

Charlotte Gater, Head of Curriculum at Explore Learning, shared her ideas on how you can help your child seize the summer.

Read, read and read some more Pop a book in your bag so you can use this when travelling on days out. We will be uploading weekly activities that you can complete with your child to help keep them engaged with what they are reading. Visit explorelearning.co.uk/summer to find out more and download your first activity!

Start a blog Give your child a note book to jot ideas down whilst you are out and about, then write up what you’ve done. Referencing pictures is a great tool to help encourage children to describe what is happening and get their creativity flowing.

Tuition To keep your children progressing over the summer, a tuition centre is a great option. Prevent the battle ground of getting children to do work at home and get them along to a tuition centre where there are lots of other children getting involved. Explore Learning offers free taster sessions, so get in touch today by calling 033 01243802.

Send a postcard Let your friends and family know what you’ve been up to. They’re only short so are a wonderful way to get your child writing during the holidays.

Explore Learning is offering a saving of £50 to the first 65 members who join between 11th July and 11th August 2018.

Visit explorelearning.co.uk/offer.

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GUILDFORD SUMMER FESTIVAL 2018 Guildford, Surrey GU1 3AJ. Guildford Summer Festival returns celebrating the town and local area. Family favourites such as the Town Centre Cycle Races, Guildford Festival Craft Fair, Farmers’ Markets, Guildford Cricket Festival, Guildford Lions Raft Race, Drama in the Castle Grounds, classical concerts, Guilfest and Walkfest all return for summer 2018. There will be a whole host of theatre, sport, art, music, walks, heritage, tours and days out to keep you busy over the summer.

Tuesday 10th July – Saturday 1st September BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES and MAGNIFICENT MINIBEASTS Haslemere Museum, 78 High Street, Haslemere GU27 2LA. Time: 10am – 5pm. A summer of fun is planned at Haslemere Museum with an exciting array of events to entertain you and your little ones. Don’t miss the exciting family friendly

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exhibition ‘Beautiful Butterflies and Magnificent Minibeasts’, where you can find out lots of fascinating facts and discover more about these much-loved creatures. There will be plenty of interactive enjoyment too, including touchable cut out models, dressing up, puzzles, a garden trail and much more. The Museum will also be hosting lots of themed family drop in events and workshops throughout the holidays including Bugs and Butterflies on 26th July, Wonderful Wire Wood Insects on 7th August, and Build a Minibeast Lego Challenge on 30th August. Other summer delights include a Falconry Display on 8 August, where you can experience at close quarters the beauty of these magnificent birds in flight. There will be a Teddy Bears Picnic and Mini Fete on 23rd August with a tea party traditional games, face painting, fun stalls and more.

Bring your teddy for a photo with the Museum’s famous mascot, Arthur the Bear and enter the competition for ‘Best Victorian Dressed Teddy Bear’.

Enjoy the beautiful gardens which include an observation beehive where you can see the busy bees working during the summer months. Museum open

Museum’s website and social media pages, to keep up to date with everything that is going on throughout the summer, visit www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk Admission by donation.

Saturday 14th EWHURST CARNIVAL Recreation Ground, Broomers Lane, off The Street, Ewhurst, GU6 7RB. Time 12noon 4.30pm Roll up, roll up…it’s the Ewhurst Carnival. Ewhurst’s circus-inspired Carnival kicks off at 11:45am, with a colourful procession from the cricket club to the recreation ground, for the official opening at 12pm.

Enjoy the Horticultural Society Summer Show, jugglers, bungee trampolines, fairground rides, fun dog show, vintage cars, Alley Cats Dixieland jazz band and stalls, plus delicious food and drinks from local providers. Later enjoy LIVE MUSIC from Ewhurst’s favourite band, the Fabulous Nobodies. Picnics from 7pm.

Evening tickets on sale from June 1st – see www.ewhurstcarnival. co.uk for info. All proceeds are

Monday 16th July – Monday 3rd September 50 DAYS OF SUMMER Birdworld, Holt Pound, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4LD. Time: Park Open 10am – 6pm / Trail running 10am – 5pm / additional events running weekdays 11.00am – 4pm. Join Birdworld this holiday for their 50 days of Summer Fun to celebrate their 50th Anniversary year! Alongside a special trail, each weekday Birdworld will be hosting either fascinating Animal Extras hosted by the Birdworld Keepers or hilarious Entertainment Sessions with performers from Chubby’s World of Magic or special entertainer Crazee Hazee. From magic acts to arts and crafts and mind-blowing facts there will be something for everyone at Birdworld this summer! Prices: See www.birdworld.co.uk for more details.

Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th ZOO KEEPER FOR A DAY Merrist Wood College, Holly Lane, Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3PE. Time: 10am – 4pm.

donated to local organisations.

A fun activity day for children

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th

working with a huge variety of

BIG CAMP at WINKWORTH 2018 Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, GU8 4AD. Time:

aged 8 - 12 years, which includes animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, reptiles and birds… to name a few!

From Friday 20th

3.30pm – 10am. Camping under

EXPLORER:SPACE

the stars here at Winkworth

Winchester Science Centre

and take part in activities with

and Planetarium, Telegraph

our wildlife expert Jonnie. Enjoy

Way, Winchester SO21 1HZ.

this unique landscape in a new

EXPLORER:SPACE is a brand

light as darkness falls and the

new interactive space zone

sun rises in the morning. This

opening at Winchester Science

is an overnight event starting

Centre this summer and the

at 3:30pm on Saturday 14th

perfect complement to the UK’s

July finishing at 10am on the

largest standalone planetarium.

following day. Cost: Adult £35,

Children and their grown-ups

Child £16. Booking essential.

are invited to enter a crashlanded spaceship for a hands-

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R on journey through the Solar System and beyond. Throughout the summer holidays (20 July – 3 September) visit the Space Marquee to see Destination Space!, a new live show celebrating the science and engineering of the James Webb Space Telescope and the Mars rover for the ExoMars mission.

Winchester Science Centre is the ultimate family day out for budding young astronauts and space engineers! Admission: advance online bookings save 10%, additional tickets required

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for the planetarium. www.winchestersciencecentre.org

Friday 20th July – Monday 3rd September Wild in Winchester Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium, Telegraph Way, Winchester SO21 1HZ. Children and their grown-ups can explore the new nectar bank at Winchester Science Centre and its neighbouring butterfly conservation reserve.

Find out about the wonderful creatures living in our gardens, hedgerows, heaths and chalk downs. Activities provided in partnership with Butterfly Conservation. Admission: advance online bookings save 10%, additional tickets required for the planetarium. www.winchestersciencecentre.org

Saturday 21st July – Sunday 2nd September SUMMER FUN Bocketts Farm, Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead KT22 9BS. Time: 10am – 5.30pm.

Enjoy a great day out at Bocketts Farm this summer with a full programme of fun activities!

The ‘Magic of Summer’ trail will lead children on an adventure around the farm finding dragons, unicorns, fairies, mermaids and more to find the fun stamps and complete their trail card. Other daily activities include pony rides, tractor rides, gold panning, animal handling, goat milking and the famous pig racing, which takes place twice daily.

In addition, the Small Animal Village and Big Animal Barn are open where you can meet all of the friendly farm animals including a miniature Shetland

pony foal, baby goat kids and litter of piglets. 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 go-karts, tree house towers and 2 giant jumping pillows, there’s plenty to keep the whole family amused. The Old Barn Tearooms and Cow Shed Coffee Bar are open daily serving a selection of homemade meals, coffee’s, cakes, snacks and ice-creams.

Visit www.bockettsfarm.co.uk for prices or call 01372 363764.

Monday 23rd Friday 27th MULTISPORTS GUILDFORD WORKSHOP St Peters School, Horseshoe Lane East, Guildford GU1 2TN. Time:

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R 9am – 4pm. The hottest Sporting week around! 23rd July - 27th July for children aged 4-16 years of age. Full days for 6-16 year olds and half days for 4-6 year olds. Ofsted registered. Childcare vouchers accepted. Cost: £170 6-16 year olds, £130 siblings £50 deposit. £105 4-6 year olds, £95 siblings £50 deposit.

Monday 23rd Friday 27th WATTS ACADEMY

seasonal craft sessions using

taster of Art School with artist

our gathered natural materials.

Becci Kenning. Explore sculpture,

As a result, your child will learn

ceramics, photography and

about nature and wildlife, as

painting in a relaxed creative

well as creating some beautiful

environment. Complete the

and unique crafts to take home

week by curating an exhibition

at the end of the day. Crafts may

of your work for your family

include, for example: woven

and friends. Bursary places

willow ornaments, pinecone

naturalist, Martin Hughes-Games,

are available for this course.

animals, dream catchers, bark

one of the presenters of the

Contact communitysupport@

rubbings, leaf collages and

BBC’s Springwatch, Autumnwatch

wattsgallery.org.uk for more

handmade ‘nature books’. Many

and Winterwatch shows. He will

information. Suitable for ages

other dates available during the

be helping with the bird of prey

13-16. Cost: £225.

2018 school holidays. Cost: £20

displays, sharing his expertise

per child.

about the stunning birds, telling

Wednesday 25th

Hawk Conservancy Trust, Weyhill, Andover SP11 8DY. Take the family to the Hawk Conservancy Trust for a very special weekend with wildlife TV presenter and

some real life adventure stories

Thursday 26th

Alice Holt Forest, Buck’s Horn

St Peter’s Recreation Ground,

and signing copies of his book

Oak, Farnham GU10 4LS. Time:

Ford Road, Old Woking, GU22

“A Wild Life”. There will also

9DQ. Time: 11am – 1pm. Bring a

be opportunities to ask him

picnic, a teddy and a blanket. All

questions and enjoy wildlife

children must be accompanied

activities, stories, facts and fun.

10am – 3pm. Join Groundwork in the magical surroundings of Alice Holt Forest for a craft club with a difference! We combine guided outdoor exploration and games

Lane, Compton, Guildford GU3

around the forest with indoor

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WiLDLIFE WEEKEND

FANTASTIC FORESTS CRAFT CLUB

Watts Summer School, Down

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Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th

1DQ. Time: 10am – 4pm. Get a

TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC

by an adult. Free event.

of his experiences working with wildlife and on wildlife television

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Sunday 29th RUSTIC SUNDAY Rural Life Museum, Reeds Road,

The museum will be bustling with many stalls demonstrating crafts, delicious home-made food, a jazz band and a working steam roller. The children will also love watching the working blacksmith in the museum’s smithy. The reconstructed iron furnace and the wood yard will both

Tuesday 31st ART & CRAFT MORNING St Peter’s Church Centre, Church Street, Old Woking, Woking

Wednesday 1st

GU22 9JF. Time: 10am – 12

ZOO KEEPER FOR A DAY

noon. Free fun craft activities for

Merrist Wood College, Holly

all the family. All children must

Lane, Worplesdon, Guildford

be accompanied by an adult. No

GU3 3PE. Time: 10am – 4pm.

charge.

A fun activity day for children

be in action. Normal Museum admission charges apply.

Thursday 30th July 24th August SUMMER HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN

AUGUST

Tuesday 31st July 31st August

aged 8 - 12 years, which includes working with a huge variety of animals including rabbits, guinea

MAKE FANTASY SHIPS

pigs, ferrets, reptiles and birds…

Watts Gallery Artists Village,

to name a few!

Down Lane, Compton, Guildford GU3 1DQ. Time: 11am – 5pm.

XPLORER

Brooklands Museum, Brooklands

Visit us over the summer

Chertsey Road, Addlestone KT15

Road, Weybridge KT13 0QN.

holidays to make fantasy ships

2EW. Time: 10am-2pm. Explore

Time: 10am – 5pm. Monday to

this festival of country life has

inspired by our exhibition, James

the park, find the markers,

Thursday our popular car rides

lots to interest and entertain all

Henry Pullen: Inmate - Inventor -

complete the challenge and have

will be operating. On weekdays

Genius. Please see website

fun together. Free event.

ages. Children will love trying

Bertie the Brooklands Bear will be

for information.

their hand at traditional crafts,

making appearances and there

riding on the steam train and

will be fun-filled Kids Tours on

Wednesday 1st – Friday 31st

there’s even a dolls house big

Concorde. Cost: Normal Museum

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD

enough for little ones to go into.

Admission charges apply.

Surrey History Centre, 130

Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Time: 10am – 5pm. The biggest annual event of the year,

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R Goldsworth Road, Woking GU21 6ND. Time: 9.30am – 5pm. Join us to discover the flavours of

Adults: £11.50 - Students: £5.75

10pm. Take a twilight walk in

where they plied their grisly

- Children 16 and under: FREE.

the parkland and see how many

trade. Cost: Walks cost £5 per

bats you can spot. Bat detectors

person and places are limited to

provided. Adult £7, child £4.

25 people per walk and must be

To book call Guildford TIC on

booked.

Thursday 2nd Thursday 30th (Tuesdays & Thursdays) ARTS & ACRIVITIES for 4-7 YEAR OLDS

01483 444334 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ hatchlands-park

Thursday 16th – Saturday 18th GUILDFORD-ON-SEA 2018

Esher KT10 8AN. Time: 9am –

Monday 13th – Friday 17th

10.55am. Come along and join

MINIBEAST SAFARI WEEK

10am – 6pm. Enjoy all the fun

Sandown Sports, More Lane,

The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford GU1 4SZ. Time:

us for a session of arts, crafts and

Birdworld, Holt Pound, Farnham,

of the seaside again this August

Surrey and find out what people

activities. Sessions will include;

Surrey, GU10 4LD. Time: 11am

as Guildford transforms the

ate in Surrey in the past with

painting, drawing, beading,

- 4pm (the park is open from

banks of the River Wey into

our free arts and crafts drop in

t-shirt design, baking, water

10am - 6pm). Join Birdworld

Guildford-on- Sea, a pleasure

family activities! Free. Parents/

wars, bug collecting, outdoor

to celebrate Minibeast Safari

beach for all the family slap bang

Guardians are responsible for

sports/games and more! Cost:

Week and raise awareness of the

in the centre of town. Located

supervising their children. Closed

£20 per child, concessions apply.

importance of invertebrate life

next to The Electric Theatre,

in ecosystems and to encourage

Onslow Street, Guildford’s urban

bank holiday weekend Saturday 25th August.

Sunday 5th

positive behaviours towards

beach is free to enter. Complete

Thursday 2nd

INSPIRED BY ALICE – FAMILY FUN DAY

invertebrates! Throughout the

with bucketfuls of sand, deck

week, the Birdworld Education

chairs, balloons, Punch & Judy

BAT WALK

Guildford Castle Grounds,

team will run lots of bug-themed

shows, free face painting and

Hatchlands Park, East Clandon,

Castle Street, Guildford GU1

activities for visitors including

candyfloss, it’s the ideal place

Guildford GU4 7RT. Time: 8pm-

3SX. Time: 11am – 4pm. Come

bug classification tasks and even

to have fun with the kids after a

10pm. Take a twilight walk in

to the grounds of the historic

holding different species such as

busy day at the shops. Guildford-

the parkland and see how many

Guildford castle for a day of free

the Giant African Snail! Visitors

on-Sea promises to make waves

bats you can spot. Bat detectors

entertainment inspired by Alice

can all take part in bug-themed

throughout the town, with a

provided. Adult £7, child £4.

In Wonderland. This event for all

arts and crafts, raise money

great selection of summertime

To book call Guildford TIC on

the family will include live music

for the Birdworld Conservation

entertainment. A great day out

01483 444334 or visit www.

by artists from all over Surrey,

Fund with games and follow

for all the family, young and old,

nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands-

performances from Alice in

a specially-designed creepy

Guildford-on- Sea has become

park

Wonderland, readings from the

crawly activity trail. The keepers

one of Surrey’s favourite summer

books of Lewis Carroll, children’s

also carried out their regular

hot spots! FREE.

entertainments, stalls and

daily talks and shows such as

vendors. Free event.

penguin and pelican feeding and

Friday 17th

of course Birdworld’s famous outdoor flying display. Prices:

LOCAL HISTORY WALK: HORRIBLE EWELL

See www.birdworld.co.uk for

Meet entrance to Bourne Hall,

more details.

Spring Street, Ewell KT17 1UF.

Thursday 2nd – Thursday 30th (Tuesday – Thursday & Sundays) FLORABUNDANCE

Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th

Watts Gallery Artists Village,

PETER PAN

Down Lane, Compton, Guildford

Hatchlands Park, East Clandon,

GU3 1DQ. Time: 11am – 4pm.

Guildford GU4 7RT. Time: 6pm –

Tuesday 14th

Escape to our woodland

8pm. Open-air theatre. Bring the

Ewell’s dark past and the

playground and floral gardens at

family and delight in the magical

LOCAL HISTORY WALK: HORRIBLE EWELL

Watts this summer and enjoy our

tale of the little boy who never

Meet entrance to Bourne Hall,

forget. Learn about exploding

Florabundance activities. Bring

grew up. Tickets: Adult £12,

Spring Street, Ewell KT17 1UF.

gunpowder mills and visit the

a picnic or enjoy our delicious

child £8, family £32. To book call

Time: Tuesday 2pm – 3.30pm.

graveyard where the victims rest

summer menu in the Tea Shop.

Guildford TIC on 01483 444334

Friday 7.30-9pm. Discover

in peace. Tread in the footsteps

Create sun prints, draw floral

or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/

Ewell’s dark past and the

of the body-snatchers and see

designs on acetate to hold up

hatchlands-park

tales that some would rather

where they plied their grisly

forget. Learn about exploding

trade. Cost: Walks cost £5 per

to the light and add to our

Time: Tuesday 2pm – 3.30pm.

Friday 7.30-9pm. Discover tales that some would rather

giant flower installation. Pick

Thursday 9th

gunpowder mills and visit the

person and places are limited to

up a Florabundance Trail to find

BAT WALK

graveyard where the victims rest

25 people per walk and must be

flowers in the Artists’ Village and

Hatchlands Park, East Clandon,

in peace. Tread in the footsteps

booked.

discover their meanings. Tickets:

Guildford GU4 7RT. Time: 8pm-

of the body-snatchers and see

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R Friday 17th – Sunday 19th THE GREAT BRICK ADVENTURE

tigers and meerkats; some of

and enjoy the food. Cost: Adults

in Surrey (home to BBC’s Top

which are interactive. Guests

£15, Kids £6 Includes food.

Gear) to celebrate its 14th show.

will be treated to an immersive

The diverse 5 hour air displays

experience with lighting and

Thursday 23rd

sound effects throughout the

THE PRINCESS and the GIANT

favourites the Red Arrows, Battle

venue. There will also be a Mythical Beasts display in the

Hatchlands Park, East Clandon,

Chinook Helicopter accompanied

Esher Hall, with more than

Guildford GU4 7RT. Time: 6pm

by witty and knowledgeable

20 LEGO models including

– 8.30pm. A colourful family

commentary from aviation

Mermaids, Dragons, Phoenix and

show with music, puppetry and

experts and display pilots. The

an impressive Minotaur. Tickets:

wonderful characters based on

Wheels Zone features interactive

Adult (16+) £14.95, Child (3-15)

the best-selling book by Caryl

displays from clubs, a crowd

£12.95, Family Ticket £40.00.

Hart. Tickets: Adult £12, child £8,

line parade and a Monster Zone

Under 2’s free.

family £32. To book call Guildford

offering monster truck passenger

TIC on 01483 444334 or

rides. Supercars and classic and

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/

vintage icons put on an awe-

hatchlands-park

inspiring display of power and

Sandown Park Racecourse,

have previously included show of Britain Memorial Flight and

Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10

Wednesday 22nd

9AJ. Time: 10am – 6pm. This three-day family event will bring

PRINCESS & SUPERHERO AFTERNOON TEA

its wild side to Surrey with its

Pine Ridge Golf Club, Old Bisley

interactive Great Brick Safari

Road, Frimley, Camberley GU16

Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th

and Mythical Beast displays.

9NX. Time: 12noon – 3pm. Fun

WINGS AND WHEELS

Military Zone & Parade adds

Sandown Park’s Surrey Hall will

afternoon of games, afternoon

Dunsfold Aerodrome, Cranleigh

some classic nostalgia as the

be completely unrecognisable

tea, meeting and greeting with

GU6 8HY. Time: Weekend event.

regal Military Vehicles complete

as the transforms into a jungle

a princess & superhero which

The summer event for the

a cavalcade for spectators

with more than 80 life-size

is perfect to keep the kids

whole family, Wings & Wheels,

before taking their place in the

LEGO® models, including lions,

entertained whilst parents relax

returns to Dunsfold Aerodrome

Zone’s living history with live

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speed on the Top Gear track in a 2 hour auto spectacular from Brooklands Museum. The

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Saturday 25th BAT WALK Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming GU8 4AD. Time: 7.45pm – 9.45pm. Explore the Arboretum with our bat expert as dusk falls. Booking essential.

Tickets: Adult £10, Child £5.

re-enactment battles.Wander the 32 acre arena for emergency

SEPTEMBER

and beasts - Build where they

and Lindy hop on the Saturday

go, how they get there and

night featuring music from the

what creatures they discover...

Roosters. There will also be a

build whatever your imagination

display of classic cars. All visitors

invents! Limited numbers -

are welcome to dress up for the

booking essential. For more

occasion, a prize will be given to

information and to book visit:

the best dressed and stallholders

www.brilliantbricks.co.uk

will sell vintage wares from the

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd

1940s, 50s and 60s. Normal Museum admission charges apply.

RURAL LIFE VINTAGE REVIVAL

Saturday 1st

Sunday 2nd

Rural Life Museum, Reeds

AMERICAN DAY

BIRDS & BEASTS SUMMER LEGO CLUB

Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey,

Brooklands Museum,

GU10 2DL. Promising a wealth

Brooklands Road, Weybridge

Birdworld, Holt Pound, Farnham,

of entertainment for all ages

KT13 0QN. Time: 10am – 5pm.

Surrey, GU10 4LD. Time:

from vintage makeovers to

Join us for a feast of Pick-ups,

10.30am – 12.00pm. An exciting

photography, stalls and live

Convertibles, Chevys, Hard

LEGO Summer Holiday Special

music by Dust Bowl Sinners,

Tops, Soft Tops and Roadsters

at Birdworld with Brilliant

the Boot Heel Playboys, Steve

representing the best American

evening entertainment. There’s

Bricks - combining a LEGO

Conway and Amanda Jane. The

cars around. Normal Museum

something for all the family the

Club session and entrance into

Wield Glenn Miller Tribute Band

Admission charges apply: Adults

whole weekend! Tickets: Adult

Birdworld. Betty Brickley and

will also be performing. A Rock

£13.50, Seniors & Students

- £24, Family 2A, 3C - £55, Child

Brad Brickston are off exploring

n’ Roll dance will offer visitors

£11.50, Children (5-16) £7.

(5-15) - £8, Under 5’s - Free.

to discover new species of birds

the chance to show off their Jive

services demonstrations, laser quest, paintballing, kit-plane demonstrations, aviation and motoring simulators, fairground and over 80 retail outlets selling a wide variety of products and gifts. As the last plane touches down the party starts across the arena with a mix of musical

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BARRACUDAS ACTIVITY DAY CAMPS

Barracudas Activity Day Camps offers fun holiday childcare for working parents • UK’s No.1 activity day camp provider with 40+ locations • Fantastic range of 80+

activities for 4½ to 14 year olds • Extended hours to suit working parents

holiday childcare. All Barracudas camps are Ofsted registered, with more ‘Outstanding’ ratings than any other comparable provider. Each venue is easily accessible and they offer added flexibility for busy parents with their Early & Late Clubs to ease the pressure of the commute.

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

• Rated ‘OUTSTANDING’ by Ofsted more times than any other comparable provider • Qualified and experienced staff with high staff to child ratios • Money Back Guarantee for first time bookers • All childcare vouchers accepted Barracudas has been entertaining kids between the ages of 4½ to 14 years for over 25 years. This family-run company is a leader in the field, offering an amazing experience for children in fantastic settings.

With a choice of varied activities

Where will your child play?

Notre Dame School, Cobham SUMMER: 23rd July – 24th August 2018 Edgeborough School, Farnham SUMMER: 23rd July – 17th August 2018 Barrow Hills, Godalming SUMMER: 23rd July – 17th August 2018 Ripley Court, Ripley SUMMER: 23rd July – 17th August 2018 Gordon’s School, Woking SUMMER: 23rd July – 17th August 2018

for every session including archery, fencing, arts & crafts, motor sports and dance & drama it’s no wonder Barracudas is the UK’s No.1 choice.

Peace of mind is priceless for parents looking for school

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If you’re interested in booking Barracudas then don’t wait around, they sell out fast, so to secure your child’s place for summer 2018 call now on 0845 123 5299 or visit www.barracudas.co.uk. n

CB SWIMMING

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

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

AIRHOP

trampoline park, guildford Here at AirHop Trampoline Park we have something for everyone and we pride ourselves on the fact that both families and thrill seekers will enjoy themselves.

You can use our park to work on your flips and tricks or spending quality time with the family.

AirHop Guildford offers you a wide range of awesome activities! Explore our indoor arena filled wall to wall with trampolines.

We have lots of different areas for you to bounce in and enjoy. There’s our main court which has over 50 interconnected trampolines that go across the floor and then up the walls! We have a huge foam pit where you can practice your tricks and flips. Then there is our six a

side dodgeball arena. The same rules of dodgeball apply, but you’re playing on trampolines! In the dodgeball arena you can take on your friends, family and other bouncers in the park. Here at AirHop we have plenty of free parking and an onsite café where you can have a drink and a snack and enjoy the free Wi-Fi. At AirHop Guildford we know how to host the best birthday parties, our parties are suitable for all ages, young and old. You’ll have a party host to take control of the event from the moment you arrive. Our parties include an hours bounce where you will have access to all areas of the park and during your bounce you’ll also have your own private dodgeball game!

Once you’ve finished bouncing you’ll have half an hour in your own private party area with Pizza, Drinks & Chocolate!

We also caterer for your little bouncers.

We run Mini AirHopper sessions which are exclusively for children under the age of 5. For just £6.50 per toddler you can come and enjoy the park.

To book your bounce or a birthday party go to www.airhoppark-guildford.com or call our UK based call centre on 0330 22 33 333.

AirHop House 12 Midleton Industrial Estate Surrey GU2 8XW n

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SPLASHING FUN

for everyone

LOCAL, FRIENDLY GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINE CLUBS WITH CLASSES FOR EVERYONE FROM PRESCHOOLERS TO ADULTS!!!

at liquid leisure

The home of the World’s Largest Aqua Park and the first official Ninja Warrior UK Aqua Park, Liquid Leisure is the set on one of the most beautiful private freshwater lakes amongst stunning parkland in the heart of Berkshire. With exciting opportunities to clamber

across the main floating obstacle course, race on the only Ninja Warrior UK Aqua Park, wakeboard on a world leading cable wake park, enjoy boat activities or just to just relax on the beach, there’s something for all the family to enjoy this summer!

W: www.liquidleisure.com. n

Summer FUN ON THE FARM

Enjoy a great day out at Bocketts Farm this summer with a full programme of fun activities from 21st July until 2nd September! The ‘Magic of Summer’ trail will lead children on an adventure around the farm finding dragons, unicorns, fairies, mermaids and more to find the fun stamps and complete their trail card.

Other daily activities include pony rides, tractor rides, gold panning, animal handling, goat milking and the famous pig racing, which takes place twice daily. In addition, the Small Animal Village and Big Animal Barn are open where you can meet all of the friendly

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farm animals including a miniature Shetland pony foal, baby goat kids and litter of piglets. 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 go-karts, treehouse towers and 2 giant jumping pillows, there’s plenty to keep the whole family amused. The Old Barn Tearooms and Cow Shed Coffee Bar are open daily serving a selection of homemade meals, coffee’s, cakes, snacks and icecreams. n

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SESSIONS & ALL DAY GYM CAMPS THIS SUMMER! QUOTE: PT2018 FOR A FREE TRIAL CLASS CONTACT US NOW! Tel: 0203 478 0203 • Email: info@springfit.org

www.springfit.org

Summer Holiday Clubs with SCL

School holidays are all about FUN for children, and that’s exactly what SCL’s highly qualified team provide!

SCL understand that different children have different interests, so they offer a range of exciting activities for your 4-12 year olds to get stuck into.

This Summer our theme is ‘Around the world’ and your

child will be able to choose from SCL’s multi-activity Ofsted registered Club Energy programme, or their FA Charter Standard Soccer School – both affordable, age appropriate and full of fun.

BOOK NOW to secure your child’s place for an action packed Summer! wearescl.co.uk/summerholiday-clubs n

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Staines-upon-Thames

Farmers Market Staines-upon-Thames Farmers Market Launches on Sunday 12th August from 9:30am on the High Street!

watering selection of the very best fresh local produce, seasonal, artisan and street foodsand fine crafts.

We are delighted to announce that the first Staines-upon-Thames Farmers Market will take place in the High Street from 9:30am on Sunday 12th August.

This will be a monthly event which will take place every second Sunday of the month.

Some people believe that many Farmers Markets are “nice but expensive”. The Staines-upon-Thames Farmers Market can offer extremely good value for money and more often than not you will actually pay less than you would at a major supermarket for a similar item. Come and see for yourself!

Each month Staines-upon-Thames Farmers Market will bring you a mouth-

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There is lots of affordable and easily

accessible car parking within Stainesupon-Thames located at both Two Rivers and the Elmsleigh Centre and it’s just £2 to park all day on Sundays.

The Staines-upon-Thames Farmers Market is supported by the Staines-uponThames Business Improvement District.

For further information regarding the Staines-upon-Thames Farmers Market please see www.visitstaines.co.uk, follow Visit Staines on Facebook or contact Sharon@stainesuponthamesbid.co.uk

CALLING ALL

CHILDREN!

ANIMAL

BARN COMING SOON

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Fun For All The Family As Shetland Ponies Take to the Track

Lingfield Park’s Family Fun Day is an annual highlight of our Summer calendar. Held this year on Wednesday 29th August, this midweek event is a fitting end to the finishing of the Summer holidays. With a special focus on families, the day is centred around entertaining, surprising and delighting our guests, with a fun-filled schedule of events and entertainment throughout the day.

Our Family Fun Day of 2018 is set to be a real scorcher. Aside from the thrilling 7-race card, guests can expect to be entertained in our Bouncy Castle Kingdom, take selfies with any of our four animal characters (who will be chaperoned by a Safari Ranger no less!), and marvel at our Shetland Pony race.

All entertainment is complimentary to all guests, and includes a further arts and crafts

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station, face-painters, all-day chocolate giveaways (yum!) and a live entrance band to welcome you to our resort.

There are dozens of bars, restaurants and foodto-go stands in our resort, and you are more than welcome to bring a picnic if you’d prefer. We just ask that no drinks other than sealed bottles of water are brought on site. We have over 20 free drinking water locations available to our guests too, ensuring all guests can enjoy the day no matter what the weather!

We also ensure that the day is accessible to all, by offering all guests under the age of 18 free admittance to the resort! We only request that all minors are accompanied by at least one adult on the day.

Let us help make wrapping up the seemingly never-ending Summer holidays effortless and fun, affordable and special. Enjoy the end of the Summer with your family at our unique Family Fun Day, only at Lingfield Park Resort.

Nestled in 450 acres of Surrey countryside, Lingfield Park Resorts is home to one of the busiest racecourses in Europe, an 18 hole Golf Course, Marriott Hotel and a luxurious Spa. With a flat turf and jumps track and an all-weather track, Lingfield Park Racecourse hosts 84 racedays a year, including the prestigious All Weather Championships on Good Friday. Our venue is suitable for events, corporate or leisure, and can host groups of up to 450 guests. From a massage to afternoon tea, a day of golf to a day at the races, Lingfield Park Resort is your one-stop shop no matter what you desire! n

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FAST ACTION AT THIS YEAR’S EDENBRIDGE AND OXTED AGRICULTURAL SHOW

THE LOXWOOD JOUST and educational day out for all the family!

give advice and children from 2 years old can borrow bikes and helmets and have a go over their own obstacle course.

Each day from 10am to 6pm.

The Loxwood Joust’s unrivalled programme of mediaeval revelry guarantees a day out like no other. 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.

New this year is the twice daily Pony Club Mounted Games. Teams will compete in an event first devised

by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh 60 years ago to encourage any child to have fun while demonstrating courage, determination and allround riding ability.

Amazing adrenaline-fuelled bike displays and animals large and small feature around the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Showground on August 26th and Bank Holiday 27th. There’s double bike action this year. The Tigers Motorcycle Display Team with riders aged just 5 – 16 years old will perform twice daily stunts in the main arena involving formation riding, jumping over bikes and through fire and thrilling the crowds. A second bikefest involves the Ultimate Battle between world champion BMXers and Trial riders together with top free runners, all performing at the same time to become the crowd’s favourite. The mix of three extreme sports is an unforgettable stunt show master class. These world class athletes

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Children visit the Bank Holiday weekend Show off the A22 at Lingfield RH7 6LL for free with an adult ticket holder in the party.

Admission prices have been held for the third year running and reduced price advance tickets are available at www.edenbridge-show. co.uk. There is plenty to keep children busy including crafts, rides and tunnel racing between children and ferrets. The Show has one of the biggest collections of animals on display this bank holiday weekend and is a rare chance to get up close to farm, pet and exotic animals. Meet the Meerkats, hold a giant snake or spider, learn about keeping rabbits, stroke a baby animal at Surrey Docks City Farmyard or bring your dog to take part in fun races. n

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

THE LOXWOOD JOUST – is the UK’s premiere MEDIAEVAL FUN DAY OUT taking place at the enchanted Loxwood Meadow. The Loxwood Joust is the most spectacular mediaeval festival in the Realm with an unrivalled programme 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 this unique, fun

Try your hand at archery, sup fine ales and dine on local organic fayre while the little ones can enjoy their very own Children’s Kingdom – a festival within a festival where the Mediaeval Groat is the currency! This “Mini Mediaeval Mayhem” includes Have a go Archery, Face and Wound Painting, Pelt the Peasant and “Sword School” where you can learn to be an apprentice Knight.

NEW for 2018 Mediaeval Luncheon Banquets, Jousting for children, The Faerie Woodland and Handfasting. n

CHERTSEY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION’S

175th Annual Show This year Chertsey Agricultural Association will be holding their 175th Agricultural Show on the Meads down Mead Lane in Chertsey. Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th August.

The only remaining traditional Agricultural Show within the M25!! The Chertsey Show is a fantastic trip out for the whole family with arena events all day, a whole range of different farm and domestic animals, horticultural and floral tents, traditional crafts and many stalls to browse. And that’s not all!

Attached to the main show is the Chertsey Horse Show and companion Dog Show, both with their own rings holding competitions and displays all day.

Why not join in?

Don’t just come and watch. The show is open to amateur and professional alike. There are over 200 different classes of competition judged over the two days of the show: everything from home-

made wine to home grown potatoes, artwork and photographs to household pets and pot plants.

Just take the time to browse through the various ‘sections’ on this website and you’ll be bound to find something for you to enter.

And children go free!!

The purpose of the Chertsey Agricultural Association is to raise awareness of farming and growing. The show is great fun with lots of animals to look at and rides to enjoy. At the same time it is a great education for children who perhaps spend more time inside on the computer than outside on the farm. With this in mind the Agricultural Association allow all children 14 and under to visit the show free of charge. n www.ChertseyShow.co.uk Facebook: TheChertseyShow Twitter: TheChertseyShow

Special Offer to Primary Times readers BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Just enter the Promo code

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and receive two tickets for the price of one!

Cannot to be used in conjunction with any other offer

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Theatre owS Family & Children’S Sh

Camberley theatre Tel: 01276 707600 CAMB THE BIG TOP Sunday 15th July, 3pm. The Creative Minds Academy end of year production for all students in the Saturday Academy and PAG Aldershot classes. This year we present our greatest showmen and women in our circus themed show The Big Top. Cost: £10 Adult, £6 Child, £30 Family of 4.

PANTO IN THE PARK: RED RIDING HOOD Saturday 28th July, 1pm. Red

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Riding Hood may be little but she’s about to embark on a big adventure!

Deep in the Enchanted Forest, the Big Bad Wolf roams with one thing on his mind... his dinner! Granny is in danger of being gobbled up and with only a foolish fairy and wacky woodcutter on hand to help, our hooded heroine must step in and save the day! Bursting with brilliant songs, jam-packed with jokes and crammed full of colourful characters, Red Riding Hood is a panto so funny you’ll be howling with laughter! This event takes place at London Road Recreation Ground.

Seating is unreserved. Please bring blankets and low backed chairs. Cost: £13, Child £11, £40 Family of 4

ROMEO AND JULIET (THEATRE IN THE PARK) Saturday 28th July, 6pm. The HandleBards are the world’s first cycling Theatre Company. Before touring their “seriously silly” production of Romeo and Juliet around the world, they pedalled it 1500 miles around the UK by bicycle, with all the necessary set, props and costume in tow. Now, the show is back by popular demand - and, in usual HandleBards style, you can expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter. Join the HandleBards’ all-female troupe in the beautiful London Road Recreation Ground for Romeo and Juliet as you’ve never seen it before! And what’s the play about? Well - Romeo and Juliet fall in love, despite the fact that both their families hate each other. Hilarity ensues… Well, sort of.

Please note: This event takes place outside at London Road Recreation Ground. Seating is unreserved.

Please bring blankets and low backed chairs. Cost: £15, £8 Under 16s, £40 Family of 4

cranleigh arts Tel: 01483 2780000 MEASURE FOR MEASURE: Outdoor theatre Friday 3rd August, 7.30pm.

Some rise by sin and some by virtue fall. Vienna is rife with brothels, loose morality and ludicrous characters. The weak Duke goes undercover, leaving his strict deputy Angelo in charge to clean the city up. But when Angelo sentences young Claudio to death for sleeping with his wife to be, Claudio’s sister Isobel, a nun, pleads for his life. Angelo agrees to spare him, but the stakes are high. Isobel faces an impossible choice. Changeling Theatre’s, Measure for Measure is inspired by the Moulin Rouge with more than a hint of the Burlesque. This bawdy and witty Shakespeare comedy has a storyline full of twists and turns as sin meets virtue and good battles against evil.

This production will be hosted in the rectory garden, next to St Nicolas Church, Cranleigh. Bring along chairs and a picnic for a memorable night out.

Tickets: £16 Adult, £13 Under 16s

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dorking halls Tel: 01306 881717 DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE Wednesday 25th July, 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Thursday 26th July, 11am & 1.30pm. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Tickets: £14

epsom playhouse Tel: 01372 742555 EDUSTAGE MUSICAL SUMMER SCHOOL Monday 30th July - Friday 3rd August, 10am – 4pm daily.

Designed for children who enjoy singing, acting and dancing, Edustage is delighted to return to Epsom for the seventh year to offer a 5 day nonresidential summer school. Suitable both for children who have had no experience at working in musical theatre and those who would like to learn more. Working with professional directors participants will do drama games and sing songs from West End shows and give a staged performance of an original musical at the end of the week with costumes provided. All participants will be assigned roles where they will be encouraged to demonstrate any individual skills they have. Cost: £150, siblings £135

G-Live Tel: 0844 7701 797 PIRATE FAMILY RAVE Saturday 14th July, 2pm. Set sail with the award winning, world famous Big Fish Little Fish family ravers and their shipmates as they bring family raving to G Live for

Theatre In The Park

brought to you by Camberley Theatre We have two performances on Saturday 28th July at the London Road Recreation Ground (just behind The Arena). Seating is unreserved. Please bring blankets and low backed chairs At 1pm, it’s Panto In The Park with Little Red Riding Hood performed

by Pumpkin Pantos Red Riding Hood may be little but she’s about to embark on a big adventure!

Deep in the Enchanted Forest, the Big Bad Wolf roams with one thing on his mind... his dinner! Granny is in danger of being gobbled up and with only a foolish fairy and wacky woodcutter on hand to help, our hooded heroine must step in and save the day!

Bursting with brilliant songs, jampacked with jokes and crammed full of colourful characters, Red Riding Hood is a panto so funny you’ll be howling with laughter!

Full Price: £13 Under 16: £11 Family of 4: £40 Followed at 6pm with Romeo and Juliet performed by The Handlebards The HandleBards are the world’s first cycling theatre company.

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Before touring their “seriously silly” production of Romeo and Juliet around the world, they pedaled it 1500 miles around the UK by bicycle, with all the necessary set, props and costume in tow. Now, the show is back by popular demand - and, in usual HandleBards style, you can expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter.

Join the HandleBards’ all-female troupe in the beautiful London Road Recreation Ground for Romeo and Juliet as you’ve never seen it before!

And what’s the play about? Well - Romeo and Juliet fall in love, despite the fact that both their families hate each other. Hilarity ensues… Well, sort of.

H H H H H - “An unexpected delight and a must-see!” EdFringe Review HHHH

- “Gloriously eccentric and very, very funny.” - The Stage

Full Price: £15 Under 16s: £8 Family of 4: £40 www.camberleytheatre.co.uk

families with 0-8 year olds. Avast ye land lubbers and dance together on a dance floor filled with bubbles, balloons, and glitter all topped by the parachute dance! Get nautically crafty on the craft tables, and enjoy a bit of sea leave in the baby chill out or play areas. Shiver me timbers – these parties sell out fast! With licensed bars there is something for everyone. Theme/Fancy dress: “Sail the Seven Seas”. Nautical dressing up is encouraged! Tickets: Adults: £11.50, Child: £8.50, Babes in arms: Free of Charge

harlequin theatre Tel: 01737 276 500 PIRATE PEARL and the BIG BLUE MONSTER Saturday 22nd July, 1pm & 3.30pm. Spend the afternoon in Priory Park, Reigate, with some exciting children’s theatre. Why not bring along a picnic and enjoy a relaxing family event? Ahoy there, land lubbers - hop aboard the good ship Mirabel and join our rollicking adventures on the

high seas. Pirate Pearl lives with her crusty old crew, Barnacle the dog and Mr Puskins the cat. One day, Pearl finds a stowaway onboard ship. It’s a baby monster, but, if you feed a baby monster, it grows into a BIG, CLUMSY MONSTER! Will baby monster ever find his mummy or will Pearl be stuck with smelly bums and stinky nappies FOREVER?! With songs, puppets and live music, this fantastic family show will have you singing along, dancing in the aisles and laughing till your sides split. Held outside in Priory Park, Reigate, RH2 7RL Tickets are £11.50 per person with a family of four for £42.00.

leatherhead theatre Tel: 01372 365141 THE WIZARD OF OZ Thursday 12th July 12:30pm and 7:30pm, Friday 13th July 12:30pm and 7:30pm, Saturday 14th July 2pm and 7:30pm.

Blenheim Productions present their version of the Wizard of Oz. Tickets: £12.50

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