Primary Times in Surrey - Summer 2019

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for parents, teachers and children

in Surrey

Summer 2019

8th July - 2nd September 2019

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Education, Roundabout, Pinboard, Theatre, Inspire Them to Explore Science and more!

Education

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Bookstore In Surrey

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 Sales & PR: Jo Williams - 01905 727903 Primary Times is independently published and distributed free through Infant and Junior Schools throughout Surrey. It is also available by subscription at £50 per year. Its aims are to inform families and children of current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses and attractions and to give teachers, pupils and parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its contents or joining in the competitions which we run. It is not our intention to publish any racist, sexist or politically based material whatsoever. We also undertake not to carry any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children. Primary Times would like to thank all the schools for their assistance in distributing the magazine and for their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where you can. The copyright on all written material, logos and advertising artwork produced by our studio remains with Primary Times or the relevant contributor. Primary Times is currently publishing over 2,672,883 copies per issue throughout the counties of: Avon, Bedfordshire & Luton, Berkshire, Birmingham & Black Country, Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire, Cardiff & The Vale, South West Wales, Newport & Monmouthshire, Cheshire & The Wirral, Cornwall, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, Edinburgh & The Lothians, Fife, Tayside & Central Scotland, Glasgow & West of Scotland, Essex (North & Mid, South & West), Gloucestershire, Greater Manchester, Hampshire, Hereford & Worcester, Hertfordshire, Ireland (Dublin, Leinster, South and West), Kent (East, North & West), Lancashire, Leicestershire & Rutland, Lincolnshire, London (East, North, South East, South West, South, West), Merseyside, Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland, Newport & Monmouthshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Plymouth, Somerset, Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent, Sunderland & Durham, Surrey, Sussex (East & West), Tees Valley, Warwickshire and Solihull, Wiltshire, Yorkshire (North & East, South and West). For further details contact The Primary Times Team on 01905 723011

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Pinboard

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Inspire Us To...

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Become a Wildlife Filmmaker ..........................................................................................

Roundabout

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Inspire Them to Explore Science

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Theatre 28 Who’s Treading the Boards?

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MERCEDES-BENZ WORLD There’s so much for the whole family to see and do at Mercedes-Benz World. Entry and parking is absolutely free making Mercedes-Benz World the ideal destination for an adrenaline-fuelled day out with the whole family.

Step inside and explore three floors of interactive exhibits and attractions that give you an amazing insight into the heritage, innovation and engineering behind MercedesBenz. You can get up close to legendary Mercedes-Benz vehicles, guaranteed to keep everyone entertained!

Learn all about Mercedes-Benz’s first fully electric powered car in our interactive EQ Zone. Watch the film and then have a go on our quiz to test your knowledge.

Get hands-on and challenge your friends and family in our NEW Simulator Zone, or try our exciting racing game Accelerate.

With our Driving Experiences, we have something for everyone.

If you are taller than 1.5m you can get behind the wheel, on the historic Brooklands racing circuit.

Alternatively, experience the thrill of driving off-road with a 4×4 driving adventure on the challenging 10-acre course.

Back on the track there’s a huge variety of experiences to suit the most daring of thrill-seekers.

Why not let the professionals show you how it’s done with an exhilarating passenger ride, AMG Hot Lap or 4×4 Mud Lap. Even guests between three and five years old can get in on the action, on the indoor Little Learners driving circuit and receive their own Little Learners’ Driving Licence to take home with them!

Complete the day with a bite to eat at Café 1886 or the EQ Restaurant, which offers a range of food and drinks, from light bites and sandwiches to three-course dining with trackside views.

For further information visit www.mercedes-benzworld or call 0370 400 4000 Open 10am-6pm, 7 days a week, 363 days per year (closed Christmas & Boxing Day)

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BARFIELD SCHOOL Situated in 12 acres of beautiful grounds, just outside of Farnham, Barfield School is a co-educational Independent Preparatory School.

Our central belief is that our children should be happy and positively challenged and that this leads to high achievement. We pride ourselves on finding the right balance between excellent academic teaching, exceptional pastoral care and outstanding outdoor learning and sporting facilities.

This has been formally recognised by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which awarded us ‘Excellent’ in all categories.

With small class sizes, our teachers know our children extremely well and are motivated to support each child to succeed, not only academically, but also in personal areas of excellence. Our unbroken record for achieving annual scholarships, to chosen senior schools, for Academia, Music, Sport and Art, is testament to this.

From Nursery onwards, we fully embrace a creative curriculum, with the understanding that instilling a love of learning through

interactive, hands-on experience, is at the heart of creating motivated learners and bringing out the passion, energy and commitment in each child. From Pirates’ Day, a Castle Workshop, French Day, German Day, Portuguese Day, World Book Day, Easter Hats, trips to the aquarium, Marwell Zoo, Windsor Castle and the local church - to name but a few examples - our Pre-Prep experience an exciting learning environment. The introduction of our Mighty Writer Scheme has been a huge success, allowing story writing skills and vocabulary to develop far earlier. All this fun and interactive learning has paid dividends, with results far exceeding predicted levels, across the Year Groups.

Rugby and Swimming to Triathalons and Aquathons.

Pupils at Barfield make good use of our glorious grounds. Our award-winning Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits Centre provides our children with unique opportunities to develop essential life skills such as teamwork, collaboration, resilience and self-esteem. Our children have the chance to take part in sport every day; training and participating in a huge variety from Football, Netball, Hockey, Cricket, Rounders, Tag

There is no doubt that Barfield has a special magic; a family atmosphere and a caring and friendly community. We would love to welcome you so that you can experience it for yourself.

The Annual Arts Week not only fosters children’s technical skills, but also continues to build confidence in their unique talents and individuality, with every child creating a wonderful range of artwork, using different media and materials, to develop sculptures, masks, figurines and paintings, under the theme of ‘Only One You’. Unlocking of creative talent continues through a plethora of drama and music activities which span our Annual Senior Production, a festival of Rhythm and Rhyme, workshops in global music genres and concerts.

2019 Open Morning: Friday 13 September or please contact us Victoria Dale on Victoria.dale@barfieldschool.com or 01252 782271.

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Join us at the Museum of Farnham this summer for a range of activities, drop in sessions and events! There is something for everyone; all materials provided.

Meet the Anglo Saxons

Wednesday 24 July, 10:30am-12pm. Join us for an engaging session exploring Anglo-Saxon life. £6 per child (Ages 5-11)

Crafternoons

Thursday 25 July, 1, 8 & 22 August. 2pm-4pm. Summer Fun inspired art and craft. All children must be accompanied by an adult. £1 per child. (Ages 3-8)

Finding Farnham

Saturday 3 August, 11am-4pm. A fun-filled day for all the family: try your hand at excavation and immerse yourself in living history. Free event for everyone!

Bug Hunt

Wednesday 7 August, 2pm-3:30pm & Wednesday 21 August, 10:30am-12pm. Explore our beautiful garden, investigating the amazing world of insects, take part in a mini-beast safari and build a bug hotel! £6 per child (Ages 5 -11)

Meet the Tudors

Wednesday 28 August, 10:30am-12pm. Join us for an engaging session exploring everyday life during the Tudor reign. £6 per child (Ages 5-11).

We can’t wait for you to visit!

The Museum of Farnham, Willmer House, 38 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DX. t: 01252 715094

www.museumoffarnham.com

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NEW MEGA CAMPS KIDS ACTIVITY CAMP

LAUNCHES IN EPSOM Have you arranged your childcare for the summer holidays? If not, then look no further as Mega Camps is the place for your child. Mega Camps understands that every child is unique and has different interests. Therefore each day there’s an endless range of sports, arts & crafts plus Mega Activities for all the girls & boys aged 4-14 to enjoy. The Mega Activities include everything from Nerf Wars, Wet n’ Wild, Animal Petting Zoo, Go Karting, Mad Science, Magic Workshop, Inflatable Fun, Dance Workshops and so much more...

There’s a brand-new Mega Camps location launching this summer in Epsom! The Epsom camp and all other Mega Camps locations accept childcare vouchers and are Ofsted registered to give you, as a parent, peace of mind. Book your child’s place today and save on your childcare. For more information visit: www.megacamps.net They look forward to seeing you at Mega Camps this summer! n

WILD SURREY ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Surrey Wildlife Trust announces the winners of its Wild Surrey Art & Photography Competition, which are being exhibited at Guildford House Gallery until 16 June 2019.

The over 18 winner of the art category is Charlotte Baker from Woking, artist and art tutor with a fine art degree from the University of Creative Arts, with Midnight Prince. “Foxes are really mischievous creatures but I think they are so majestic. I wanted to capture that royalty in this piece. I’m really overwhelmed to win.”

The over 18 winner of the photography category is Matthew Nunn, Farnham, with Swan, Frensham Pond. “I went for a walk around Frensham Ponds and grabbed my camera as I wanted to capture the drip shot.

I set the shutter to freeze the drip and was absolutely thrilled that I got exactly what I wanted. Winning the competition has inspired me to go forward with my photography - all thanks to Surrey Wildlife Trust.”

The under 18 winner of the art category is Isabelle Saunders, age 13, a pupil from Manor House School with Bluebell Badger. “I love bluebells and badgers and I painted them from my imagination. I used acrylic paints because I like the way the colours

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A MAGICAL SUMMER

merge together. But I was suprised to win because I didn’t even realise there would be winners. But I’m so pleased because I’ve loved art since I was little.”

The under 18 winner of the photography category is Caitlin Ruddock with Butterfly Crossing.

Tawny Owl, Shannon Van Lier (highly commended, art, over 18) Inquisitive Brock, Alan Seymour (highly commended, photography, over 18) Bee Aware, Alicia Manrique (highly commended, art, under 18)

The exhibition of 80 works is beautiful and evocative and will inspire an appreciation for the amazing beauty of Surrey’s wildlife, whilst also stirring a deep concern for its vulnerability and future.

Located near the top of the High Street, the exhibition is free entry and open to all to come and celebrate Surrey’s amazing nature inspired artworks between 10am and 4.45pm every day until June 16th. This year Wild Surrey is sponsored by Chessington World of Adventures Resort’s Chessington Conservation Fund.

For more information about the exhibition and Surrey Wildlife Trust visit www.surreywildlifetrust.org.uk n

Enjoy a magical summer at Bocketts Farm Park! Children will love the enchanted trail filled with mythical magic. Get creative in craft corner and make your own magical wand before having a boogie in the fairies and dragons bubble disco. Cool off in the brilliant Water Wars Splash Zone, and enjoy launching water filled balloons at your opponent’s – great fun for all ages! Pan for gold in the last chance goldmine before digging and building in the giant sandpit. Other daily activities include pony rides, tractor rides, animal handling, goat milking and

the famous pig racing. In addition, meet and feed all of the friendly farm animals in Little Hoppington and the new Animal Discovery Barn. With 2 large indoor play barns, trampolines, young driver’s area, pedal go-karts, treehouse towers and 2 giant jumping pillows, there’s plenty to keep the whole family amused. n

ADVENTURE AND

EXPLORATION

AT SAYERS CROFT TRUST The Sayers Croft Trust is a registered charity established in 1996 with the aim of involving the local community, especially young people, in the enjoyment and care of the environment. Based at a former WWII evacuee site (with original buildings and air raid shelters) we have 56 acres of fields, meadows, ponds, ancient woodland, rivers and a replica Iron Age roundhouse. We also have over 100 adventure and exploration activities to challenge people of all ages. We run holiday clubs, community events, school day visits, birthday parties, camping trips, expeditions and more. By working in partnership with the Sayers Croft field centre, the Trust aims to make all the facilities of Sayers Croft available to

the local community, and those who may otherwise be unable to access them due to physical, financial or social disadvantage. We work closely with young carers and children with disabilities to provide challenging and rewarding outdoor experiences. The Trust exists to serve and support the local community and takes an active role in education and conservation.

We welcome volunteers and partnerships with groups who could make use of our facilities and time in the outdoors. By providing fun, adventurous and challenging activities for young people we hope to create good relationships, increase self esteem, and foster a sense of responsibility and community spirit. n

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PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE SET TO ARRIVE THIS SUMMER AT THE SQUARE CAMBERLEY

To coincide with International Dinosaur Day (1st June), Camberley based shopping Centre - The Square has today announced a real size animatronic dinosaur trail will be arriving at the centre for the summer holidays.

Dino Live will be coming to Camberley from Thursday 25th July right through to Sunday 1st September, inviting families to go in search and discover 6 life size dinosaurs hiding inside The Square.

Children will have the chance to come face to face with these impressive dinosaurs, including the Tyrannosaurus which stands 4 metres tall, the Pteranodon –a type of flying reptile and ‘meat eating bull’ the Carnotaurus whilst learning some interesting facts along the way!

Families are set to be amazed with the exhibition bringing the animatronic dinosaurs

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back to life, seeing the creatures move parts of their body, roar and even blink their eyes!

Children will also be able to see the natural environment each dinosaur would have lived in with scenes including rocks, trees, pools, plants and creative use of lighting.

Adventure seekers can pick up their trail-guide from The Square’s Customer Service Desk, located in the main square, with members from The Square’s Kids Club also receiving an exclusive offer. The Square will also be automatically entering those who have completed their trail guide in a free prize draw.

If that wasn’t enough fun, families can pose for a selfie next to two giant dinosaur eggs at The Square’s designated selfie point, located in the main square. The Square is then inviting families to upload their selfie onto the centre’s social media channels using the hashtag -

#dinolivecamberley with the top three most ‘liked’ pictures winning some fantastic prizes!

Joana Santos, Marketing Manager at The Square Camberley, said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming Dino Live here to The Square during the summer holidays. This is the first time we’ve hosted a Dino themed trail here at the centre, offering families the chance to come face to face with these prehistoric creatures, whilst giving children the chance to learn some educational and interesting facts along the way.”

Joana continued: “Alongside running competitions, we’ll also be hosting free dinosaur themed events for all the family to enjoy whilst taking part in the Dino Live trail.”

With fantastic food and beverage choices plus great shopping, there’s something for everyone at The Square this summer. n

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SPACE CHASE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 2019 even borrow audio books and listen if they prefer. Taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge helps children to become more fluent, confident and happy readers.

Children will need to be a library member to take part. It’s free to join but we do ask for proof of address and an adult guarantor. Most Surrey Libraries will also be running special children’s events over the Summer Reading Challenge so please check in your local branch for further details.

We’re looking forward to seeing you soon.

The Summer Reading Challenge is produced by The Reading Agency and delivered by libraries. n If you are looking for something to keep your children busy during the long summer holidays then hurry down to your nearest Surrey library and sign them up to this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

The theme is Space Chase and is an outof-this-world adventure inspired by the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. The Summer Reading Challenge is aimed at all 4–11 year olds, regardless of their reading ability and launches in your library on Saturday 13th July, finishing on Saturday 14th September.

This summer children will help our super space family, the Rockets, track down books nabbed by mischievous aliens! As they read library books, they will solve clues and collect special stickers to complete their mission folder. Can they find the aliens in time to save the day?

Come in and sign up, visit the library over the summer and read (or listen to) at least six library books. Children will collect special stickers and other rewards along the way – all for FREE at any Surrey library. They can read whatever they like – fact, fiction, joke books or poetry – from our excellent range. They can

GET KIDS READY FOR A FUN-FILLED EASTER HOLIDAY! If you are looking for something to keep your children active and engaged during the Easter break, look no further than SCL’s Easter Extravaganza holiday club!

An activity-packed programme with six themes means there is something for every child aged 4

to 12. SCL’s 18 years’ experience is clear to see, with engaging coaches and happy kids at all 35 of their venues! n Tel: 0345 644 5747 www.wearescl.co.uk/easterholiday-clubs

AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY AT

EPSOM DOWNS RACECOURSE This August Bank Holiday head to Epsom Downs Racecourse for an adventure themed Family Fun Day. A great day for the whole family to enjoy with thrilling horseracing alongside free family entertainment. There will be facepainters, petting zoos, a high rope assault course, pony rides and much, much more!

It’s not just the horses that will be racing on the track too, there will be kids races, with fantastic prizes on offer for the fastest 2-legged sprinters. Split into three age categories; under 5’s, under 8’s and under 11’s it makes for an extremely exciting final furlong!

What’s more is you can make a whole day it by visiting some of the yards of the local trainers, training their horses on Epsom Downs. The Epsom Trainers Open Morning starts from 8am with the horses working out on the Gallops, followed by a tour of the yards where you can meet all the stars from the racing industry; the horses, trainers and stable staff.

To get tickets search Epsom Downs Racecourse online and find Adventure Family Fun Day on the 26th August. Adult tickets are on sale from £10 until the end of July, and U18’s go free! n

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Hot, sunny days are often hard to come by, so when we are treated to good weather, we want to make the most of it. As one of the country’s few remaining original 1930s pools, Guildford Lido attracts around 50,000 people every season and is home for a variety of community galas, competitions and other community clubs and societies.

The outdoor pool near Stoke Park, Guildford will be open for the summer season with lane swimming, slides and family fun. Heated to 24C, the Olympic sized pool is a great place to chill out, meet friends, picnic and of course, swim. So let’s slap on that sun cream and get down there to cool off. The outdoor pool will be open for the 2019 summer season from 10.30am6.30pm every day.

40 YEAR OF FUN AT GODSTONE FARM It’s back and bulging with excitement, this summer is the ultimate stay-cation at Godstone Farm! Around each corner is something new to see and do, from crafting and messy play to our noisy music zone, then junk modelling and build it bricks, it’s all designed for free-range children. Show time runs daily with a mix and mash-up of performances, suitable for all the family. It’s a real bonanza of fun

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REIGATE SCHOOL OF ART SUMMER WORKSHOPS East Surrey College. Gatton Point, London Road,, Surrey, RH1 2JX. Get painting, sewing, singing or cooking this summer with one-day workshops at the Reigate School of Art. The workshops include arts, crafts, languages, cuisine and culture, and media. Book onto one or more - pick up new skills, make friends and get your creative juices flowing. www.esc.ac.uk/ summerworkshops

Saturday 6th

MEET THE RANGERS AT POLESDEN LACEY Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BD. Our rangers are the superheroes of the woodland.

Meet one up close and have fun exploring some of the tools and machinery they use. Climb on board their tractor or help with some fun, child-friendly jobs.

Usual admission applies (entry is free for National Trust Members).

OPEN AIR THEATRE: LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST AT POLESDEN LACEY Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BD. 2.30pm. What could be better than a love story?

Well, how about 5 love stories?

Bring your deckchairs and join us for an afternoon of Edwardian fun with this Shakespeare favourite.

01306 881717, Adults £12, under 16s free.

Thursday 11th

TEDDY BEARS’ PICNICS AT POLESDEN LACEY Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BD. 10.30-11.30am.

Pre-school toddlers: Bring your favourite teddy to enjoy a story and (pretend) picnic. Booking essential, please call 01372 452048. Usual admission applies (entry is free for National Trust Members).

Saturday 13th

HAWLEY FAYRE 2019 Hawley Green, Fernhill Road, Blackwater, Camberley GU17 9BW. Come along and join us for an afternoon of entertainment including Elvis!, live music, dancers and more. Plenty of hot and cold food and refreshments, cakes, plant & book stalls, tombolas, bric-a-brac, face painting, raffle plus much, much more! We even have a Cake Baking competition – judged by the W.I.

BLACKCHERRY FAIR Chertsey Museum The town’s annual fair. There will be a fun fair, live bands, BBQ, a procession, stalls, arena events and more. Starts at 10:30 am admin@blackcherryfair.com.

Sunday 14th

RSPCA SOUTH GODSTONE CAR BOOT SALE SUPPORTING RSPCA SOUTH GODSTONE ANIMAL CENTRE Eastbourne Road/A22, South Godstone RH9 8JB. Join in and help us support RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre. Light refreshments. Cake stall and hot and cold drinks. Donations to the

centre are always welcome. All funds go to help the animals in our care. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead. No Food Sellers or Traders. Adult buyers: 50p admission charge. Free parking with disabled parking area.

Sellers: All vehicles £10.00. Trailers additional £3.00. Pay on entry.

NO NEED TO BOOK YOUR PITCH! Open for set up from 8.30am.

Gates open to buyers at 9.30am.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST PANTOMIME AUDITIONS St. John’s Church Community Centre, 222 Epsom Road, Guildford GU4 7AA. Come along to our open auditions for our next community based pantomime, Beauty and the Beast! Sunday 14th July , 2-4pm for Juniors, 4-6pm for Adults Tuesday 16th July 6.30-8pm for Juniors, 8-10pm for Adults.

All abilities welcome!

Thursday 18th SCONE MAKING WORKSHOP

Leith Hill Place, Leith Hill Lane, Dorking. RH5 6LY. Have you ever wondered how our bakers’ scones are so delicious? Book onto a workshop to learn the secrets for yourself. Booking essential. To book, please call 0344 249 1895 or book via our website. 10am – 12.30pm. £20

Friday 19th

MUSEUM MONKEYS AT CHERTSEY MUSEUM Join Charlie the Chimp for singing, stories and crafts Under 5s (must be booked in advance).

Cost: £5 per child, additional sibling £2.50 (1-5 year olds) 50p discount for Friends of Chertsey Museum. Siblings under 18 months are free. 9:30am-11am enquiries@chertseymuseum.org.uk Tel: 01932 565764

Saturday 20th

CRAZY CREATURES WITH POLKA! (ARTS & CRAFTS FOR 4-6YRS) Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road. Greater London. SM4 5JD. Join Polka experienced workshop leaders that will be on hand to

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ALBURY PRODUCE SHOW Albury Cricket Ground, New Road, GUILDFORD GU5 9DB. The Albury Produce show is traditional village show and a great family day out.

All the show entries will be on view in the marquee (do enter) and outside the showground stalls include teas, tombola, band, Punch and Judy, terrier racing, gifts etc. and much more. Entry Fee: £2. www.alburyproduce.org.uk

STEPS UNDER THE STARS SUPPORTING PHYLLIS TUCKWELL HOSPICE CARE The University of Law, Portsmouth Road, Guildford GU3 1HA. Supporting: Join in and help us support Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care. To celebrate Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care’s 40th anniversary we are bringing back Steps Under the Stars for one year only! This fabulous ladies only night walk will see hundreds of our supporters uniting together to remember their loved ones by walking either a 4 or 10 mile route under a star-lit sky along the North Downs Way. The walk will start at The University of Law in Guildford, with the four mile route finishing in Puttenham, and the 10 mile route finishing at Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham. Entry Fee: £22.

OPEN WEEKEND AT FRIMLEY LODGE MINIATURE RAILWAY Visiting locomotives with limited

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running, standard fares apply.

12pm-4pm. www.flmr.org

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st

CHEESE & CHILLI FESTIVAL Shalford Park, Guildford, GU1 8BL. The Cheese & Chilli Festival is a family show offering something for everyone. Traders selling cheese and chilli associated products as well as craft and retail stands. There is plenty to eat and drink with authentic food stalls and dedicated bars available. Come and enjoy!

10am-5pm. Tel: 01483 444334

FAMILY FUN GARDEN ADVENTURES WITH THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR RHS Garden Wisley Wisley Lane, Woking, GU23 6QB. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Very Hungry Caterpillar, we will be exploring lifecycles as well as helping children understand where their food comes from and how it grows. Included in Garden entry, pre-book entry for 10% discount.

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FAIRGROUND WEEKEND & MECHANICAL ORGAN GATHERING AT HOLLYCOMBE STEAM MUSEUM

Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BD. Enjoy giant games on the orchard and craft activities throughout the summer holidays. Usual admission applies (entry is free for National Trust Members). £2.50 per craft.

Roll up! Roll up! It’s all the fun of the fair! Enjoy Hollycombe’s traditional steam fairground and visiting attractions including fairground models, transport, living vans and historic photographs. The Mechanical Organ Gathering complements the event with a range of visiting

SUMMER CRAFTS AND GAMES AT POLESDEN LACEY

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R organs which will be playing throughout the weekend.

These will date from late-1800s organettes, to hand-turned street organs, and various sizes of fairground, street and dance organs! 11am-4pm.

Wednesday 24th

MADNESS AT SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE Esher. KT10 9AJ. Combining the genres of ska, reggae, Motown, rock’n’roll, and classic pop, MADNESS have become one of the music industry’s best loved British bands. Fronted by the charismatic Suggs, Madness’ ability to write songs that sparkle with the stuff of British life, that find poetry in everyday reality, has lead them to have many hits including ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘It Must Be Love’, ‘Driving In My Car’, ‘Our House’ and the 1982 #1 ‘House of Fun’. They are songs that have left their mark on British pop culture; their spirit endures in the music of Blur, the Streets, Kaiser Chiefs, Arctic Monkeys and many more.

Adult: £45.00, £22.50.

Tel: 0344 579 3012

THE GREAT BIG TREE CLIMB AT MORDEN HALL PARK! Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road. Greater London. SM4 5JD. This summer, for the first time, you can join instructors from the Big Tree Company for an exciting tree top adventure at Morden Hall Park. £25. Tel: 020 8545 6850

MARVELLOUS MOSAICS CRAFTS FOR KIDS WORKSHOP Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking. GU21 6ND. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of mosaic making! Using Roman designs for inspiration,

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make your very own mosaic to take home. All equipment provided.

Suitable for age 6-16. 2pm – 3.30pm £30 per child. Booking is essential. Please book in person at Surrey History Centre or any Surrey Library, phone 01483 518373, or book online: www.surreycc.gov.uk/ heritageevents

Friday 26th

THE GARDEN SHOW AT LOSELEY PARK The Garden Show at Loseley Park returns for the 7th year and is set to take place right in front of beautiful Loseley House and Gardens. There will be a wide range of exhibitors with a variety of wares and products to enhance your home, garden and life. There is something for everyone! So take some time out and treat yourself and the family and join us at the show. Plenty of children’s entertainment and lots of fun for all 9am-4pm enquiries@loseleypark.co.uk Tel: 01483 304440

Saturday 27th

TOP OF THE TUDOR POPS Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking GU21 6ND. Join us at 10am for an interactive introduction to Tudor music. Musicians from Passamezzo will demonstrate a variety of Tudor instruments and popular music from the time, with the chance to join in with songs and even have a go playing the instruments. Suitable for all ages, family friendly, children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Booking is essential. Entry Fee: £10

Sunday 28th

Child ticket: £9, Family (2 adults, 2 children): £38, Family (1 adult, 3 children): £35 Please book via the website. 5pm-7:30pm.

Sunday 28th July Friday 2nd August HEATH WEEK

Surrey Wildlife Trust is offering a range of 60th anniversary events, walks and talks. For more information on the history of the Trust, 60th anniversary events and how to get involved visit www.surreywildlifetrust.org

AUGUST Friday 2nd

CHILDREN’S NIGHT SAFARI’S WWT London Wetland Centre.

When night falls and all the visitors have gone, WWT London Wetland Centre becomes a truly magical place. Experience the wild and wonderful side of our centre. We will take you on an exciting night adventure, building dens in our little camp for the evening, exploring the centre with all our senses, listening to wildlife and looking for bats and other nocturnal animals. If it’s a clear night we’ll even show you how to recognise stars in the night sky. And we’ll finish the evening with stories around a roaring campfire toasting marshmallows. Suitable for children age 7+ . 7pm - 10pm (gates open at 6.30pm). £25.50 per child. Each family group must be accompanied by one adult (max. 2 adults per child/family group). Price includes admission to the Centre after 6.30pm.

WISLEY LIVE! WIND IN THE WILLOWS

Friday 2nd Sunday 4th

RHS Garden Wisley Wisley Lane, Woking, GU23 6QB. Toad speeding along in his car with friends.

Boating with Ratty, a feast with Badger and high jinx on the open road with that reckless ruffian, Mr Toad. Join Mole, Ratty and Badger on their mad-cap adventures in Quantum Theatre’s brand new adaptation of the Kenneth Grahame classic – a treat for all the family! Adult ticket: £12,

Phillips Memorial Park, Borough Road, Godalming. GU7 2AE. Now into its 9th year Godalming’s community music, food and arts festival Staycation Live is back and will be held over the weekend of 2nd 3rd and 4th of August. Stay tuned for more details and visit www. staycationlivefestival.co.uk or find us on Facebook. 10.30 –

STAYCATION LIVE 2019

10pm Festival has a £5 suggested donation. Tel: 07944 158 055

TIME OFF East Byshe Showground, near Lingfield. Time Off presents oneday events so you get all the fun of a festival without pitching a tent. Friday is live music day with bands such as Nine Below Zero, Blind River and the Paul Cook Blues Band. Saturday is for those who love the club scene so expect tunes from the likes of K-Klass, Paul Vleasdale and Kiss FM’s Justin Manners. Sunday is the family day and Capital radio’s Dave Goodings and others will be on the stage. www.timeofffestivals.co.uk

Friday 2nd Monday 5th

OUTDOOR ACROBATIC THEATRE: STAR FLOWER WHISPERING WOODS Morden Hall Park. New for 2019, Star Flower will amaze you with a magical performance of acrobatics, dance and physical theatre able to bringing to life one of our trees in the Rose Garden. Enjoy for the first time at Morden Hall Park this magical and immersive performance created by award winning company Whispering Woods. The show will be created by a two person cast, pushing the limits of their physicality through aerial and ground based acrobatics, dance and physical theatre. Light and a musical soundscape will set the mood of the piece. This play is suitable for children over 5, accompanied by an adult. £12 Adult £9 Child Call 0344 249 1895 or book on-line Limited tickets available on the door, so please book ahead to avoid disappointment.The play will go on what ever the weather so please dress appropriately. This is a promenade performance so best to eat beforehand and if bringing seating please make sure you can carry it.

Saturday 3rd

INSPIRED BY ALICE Guildford Castle, Castle Street, Guildford. GU1 3SX. Join us in the grounds of historic Guildford Castle for a day of entertainment

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R inspired by Lewis Carroll’s famous story book character Alice. Entry to the grounds and many of the activities, including a range of children’s events will be free 11am – 4pm. Tel: 01483 444751.

MEET THE RANGERS AT POLESDEN LACEY Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BD. Our rangers are the superheroes of the woodland.

Meet one up close and have fun exploring some of the tools and machinery they use. Climb on board their tractor or help with some fun, child-friendly jobs.

Usual admission applies (entry is free for National Trust Members).

Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th MIDDLESEX FOOD FESTIVAL 2019

Hazelwood Centre home to London Irish, Sunbury. TW16 6QU. There will be over 60 different food stalls showcasing their products, marketplace traders selling their goods for the consumer to purchase that day to take home with them and a Kids Zone full of entertainment for the children to enjoy. On the main stage there will be a number of acts performing to the public throughout the day while you sit and relax in our seating area enjoying the vast array of different cuisines on offer. There will also be a number of different bars offering various beverages ranging from Champagne to branded larger for everyone to sit and enjoy. We can only allow guide dogs into this event and must be kept on a lead at all times. You will not be allowed to bring your own picnics and drink into the festival. 10am – 7pm. Starts from £2. Tel: 07739 176 419

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THE LOXWOOD JOUST The Loxwood Meadow, Billingshurst, West Sussex. RH14 0AL. The Loxwood Joust is a family day of mediaeval revelry and mayhem, with knights in battle, jousting displays, a mediaeval market place, entertainers, children’s games area and living history village. Each day from 10am to 6pm. Adult: £16 / Child (4-14): £8 / Under 4: Free / Seniors: £14 / Family (2 Adults & 2 Children): £44. Tel: 07866 468632

Sunday 4th Sunday 11th

SUN AND MOON WELLBEING FESTIVAL

TEDDY BEAR EVENT AT FRIMLEY LODGE MINIATURE RAILWAY Children with a teddy bear are given a free ride when accompanied by a fare paying adult (maximum of 3 children per adult). 11am - 4pm.

TORTOISES, TURTLES AND TERRAPINS Haslemere Museum. Join Dr June Chatfield to learn all about these amazing creatures through visits to the galleries and meeting her tortoise. This is a family drop-in event, no need to book. 2pm - 4pm.

Merrist Wood College, Guildford.

GU3 3PE. A wonderful week of wellbeing for all the family! Sun and Moon packs around 300 workshops and activities into 7 days of fun for adults and children alike! Guide Prices: Adults (17+ years) - £140; Children (4-16 years) - £70; Children (0-3 years) FREE! Tel: 07463 959 933

BAT WALKS

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Matterley Estate near Winchester. This is over the border in Winchester but as it is one of the largest independent festivals in the country and looks really spectacular with amazing stage sets, we thought you might want to make the trip. The festival city is split into four areas across which are 11 districts, each with its own character - they have names like Town Centre, Lion’s Den, Paradise Heights, Kidztown and Diss-Order Alley. Your can immerse yourself in a colourful world and community of music, theatre, escapism and creativity here. BBC Radio 1Xtra will be opening the Poco Loco stage on the Thursday and takes over for the day with the radio station’s top DJs and discovered talents.

See www.boomtownfair.co.uk

BUG HUNT AT FARNHAM MUSEUM

A family friendly, fun and informative session in the museum garden. Explore the amazing world of insects, take part in a minibeast safari and build a bug hotel. Booking essential. All material included. £6 per child. Suitable for ages 5-11. 10:30am - 12:01pm

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS AT WEALD & DOWNLAND MUSEUM Wonderful Wednesdays are funpacked activity days for families, which take place at the Museum every Wednesday in August!

Please note that some activities have a small charge or request a donation. There are lots of opportunities to get hands-on and activities will vary every week, so come back and try something new! Activities run from 11am4pm each Wednesday in August and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please wear clothes and shoes suitable for playing outdoors.

Polesden Lacey. 8.30pm. Explore the gardens and estate with our rangers and use bat detectors to try and find some of our nocturnal residents. To book, call: 01372 452048 Adult £8, Child £5.

Wednesday 7th Sunday 11th BOOMTOWN FAIR

Thursday 8th

CRAFTERNOONS AT WINKWORTH Gluesticks at the ready, it’s time to join in with an afternoon of colours and creativity. Pay a visit to the craft tent for children’s

craft activities throughout July and August. 1:30pm-3pm

Saturday 10th BIG CAMP AT WINKWORTH

See Winkworth beneath the stars, come face-to-face with night time nature, and spend an enchanting evening among the trees. Pack your tent for this special opportunity to camp out beneath the stars at Winkworth. Join in with some nighttime nature activities with wildlife expert Jonnie, or simply enjoy an enchanting evening in the peaceful woodland. This is an overnight activity. Book in advance. Starts at 4pm.

BAT WALKS Polesden Lacey. 8.30pm. Explore the gardens and estate with our rangers and use bat detectors to try and find some of our nocturnal residents. To book, call: 01372 452048 Adult £8, Child £5. Also taking place on Wednesday 14th.

Sunday 11th

BROOKLANDS RELIVED Capturing the atmosphere of a Brooklands race day, the new style Brooklands Relived takes a step back in time to the heyday of the track. The site will be filled with the actual cars, motorcycles and bicycles that raced from 1907-1939. There will also be pre-War vehicles and plenty of action on site as well, including Test Hill ascents, “Race Starts” on the restored Finishing Straight, Aircraft Fly-ins and demonstration laps around the Mercedes Benz World circuit. 10am-5pm.

Friday 16th Sunday 18th WEYFEST

The Rural Life Centre, Tilford.

The Brand New Heavies headline on the Friday, Lightning Seeds headline on the Saturday and Gabrielle headlines on the Sunday, with Reef, The Selecter and Scouting for Girls also on the bill for Weyfest this year. The boutique-style festival has been held in Tilford in August each year since 2007. There are four stages

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R 8.30pm. Explore the gardens and estate with our rangers and use bat detectors to try and find some of our nocturnal residents.

To book, call: 01372 452048 Adult £8, Child £5.

Pub, this is roughly a mile walk from Woodmansterne Train Station. The course starts there with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers. Drinks are available from the pub. Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the area, teaching you how to identify the different edible and poisonous plants, flowers, fruits and mushrooms that we find. We will stop along the way for some homemade refreshments such as our lovely wild food soup or elderflower champagne. After the walk we will head back to the Woodman for a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. This will include some treats made from our recent finds and a wild salad that we will pick on the day. admin@wildfooduk.com

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in 10 acres of stunning woodland.

You can camp or just stay for the day. Early bird tickets are on sale now. www.weyfest.co.uk

Saturday 17th BAT WALKS AT POLESDEN LACEY

THE GREAT BIG TREE CLIMB AT MORDEN HALL PARK! Morden Hall Road, SM4 5JD. This summer, for the first time, you can join instructors from the Big Tree Company for an exciting tree top adventure at Morden Hall Park. £25. Tel: 020 8545 6850

BAT WALKS Polesden Lacey. 8pm. Explore the gardens and estate with our rangers and use bat detectors to try and find some of our nocturnal residents. To book, call: 01372 452048 Adult £8, Child £5.

Friday 23rd

BANSTEAD SUMMER FORAGING COURSES The Woodman Woodmansterne Street Banstead, Surrey, SM7 3NL. There is a huge variety of edible plants in the South East, most of which can be found in the areas around our vast capital and Banstead has to be one of our favourite places under that umbrella. There is much more green space than tarmac but it’s still well within the M25, making it easy to get to from Croydon, Sutton, Reigate, Epsom and Leatherhead. We will meet in Woodmansterne at the Woodman

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HAMPTON COURT PALACE FOOD FESTIVAL Visitors can tuck into an array of mouth-watering street food from artisan producers, enjoy cookery demonstrations from expert chefs as well as a whole host of live music, all set in the palace’s stunning East Front Gardens.

There will also be an array of entertainment available for the little ones to enjoy throughout the weekend. Included in palace admission. Free for Historic Royal Palaces members. 10am-5pm.

BAT WALKS AT POLESDEN LACEY 8pm. Explore the gardens and estate with our rangers and use bat detectors to try and find some of our nocturnal residents.

To book, call: 01372 452048 Adult £8, Child £5.

Sunday 25th & Monday 26th

with much flora and fauna is the background for one of the largest collections of waterbirds in the country. There are over 80 species of swans, geese and ducks, many endangered, as well as cranes and other exotic birds.

10.30am - 5.30pm

Monday 26th

PEASLAKE VILLAGE FAIR Walking Bottom, Peaslake. GU5 9RR. Enjoy a slice of village life and all the fun of the fair at this year’s Peaslake Village Fair.

Taking place in the picturesque village of Peaslake at the heart of the Surrey Hills on Bank Holiday Monday 26 August, the event is free to attend and runs from 1pm to 4.30pm. Car Park £3 includes Raffle Ticket

Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th

ALICE IN WONDERLAND AT HATCHLANDS PARK East Clandon. GU4 7RT. 6pm 8.00pm. Bring the family, a picnic as Immersion theatre invite you to a world where imagination runs wild and logic is abandoned, in this fantastical, larger-thanlife- musical brimming with nonsensical fun and excitement for the entire family. Please bring your own seats or a rug.

You are welcome to bring your own picnic. Refreshments will be served in the interval. Gates open at 5.30pm. Cost: Adults: £12.00; Children 3-17: £8.00 Family £32.00 (2 + 2) or (1 adult + 3 children). Tel: 01483 444334

Wednesday 28th BAT WALKS

Polesden Lacey. 8pm. Explore the gardens and estate with our rangers and use bat detectors to try and find some of our nocturnal residents. To book, call: 01372 452048 Adult £8, Child £5.

AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY AT BUSBRIDGE LAKES WATERBIRDS & GARDENS

Saturday 31st

Busbridge Lakes is a grade 2A Heritage garden renowned for its follies, grottoes and magnificent specimen trees. The parkland of 40 acres with 3 lakes, nature trails and wooded hillsides

7.30pm. Explore the gardens and estate with our rangers and use bat detectors to try and find some of our nocturnal residents.

To book, call: 01372 452048 Adult £8, Child £5.

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SEPTEMBER Wednesday 4th BAT WALKS AT POLESDEN LACEY

7.30pm. Explore the gardens and estate with our rangers and use bat detectors to try and find some of our nocturnal residents.

To book, call: 01372 452048 Adult £8, Child £5. Also taking place on Saturday 7th.

Saturday 7th

MEET THE RANGERS AT POLESDEN LACEY Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BD. Our rangers are the superheroes of the woodland. Meet one up close and have fun exploring some of the tools and machinery they use. Climb on board their tractor or help with some fun, childfriendly jobs. Usual admission applies (entry is free for National Trust Members).

Saturday 21st HASLEMERE FOOD FESTIVAL

Lion Green, Haslemere Lion Green, Surrey, GU27 1LD. Celebrating all that is great about local produce, a feast of culinary delights will be tantalising the taste buds at the fourteenth annual Haslemere Food Festival.

The festival highlights the variety of high quality produce that is available locally and the range of products currently available from award winning suppliers in the town and surrounding area. Expect to find a great mixture of homemade /local produce on offer including bakery delights, cheeses, olives, chutneys and preserves, pies, oils, organic meat, locally brewed beer, ales, local wine, gin and much more. There will also be a packed programme of foodie demonstrations and hands on activities for children, alongside the usual programme of live music and children’s entertainment. 10am-4pm.

Tel: 01428 645 425 haslemerevisitor@haslemere.com

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Camberley theatre Tel: 01276 707600

BOWS AND BUNNY EARS - A TRIBUTE TO ARIANA GRANDE & JOJO SIWA 30th August. You’ve heard the names. You know the music.

Now experience the UK’s tributes to Ariana Grande and Jojo Siwa together in one fantastic new show! With replica costumes, amazing dance routines and sensational vocals, this show will have the kids singing and dancing from start to finish! Jojo Siwa- With 9.5 million YouTube subscribers and over 8 million Instagram followers, Jojo Siwa is THE biggest teen star of her generation. A role model to millions of young girls around the world; there’s just no stopping her! With hit singles to her name including ‘Kid In A Candy Store’, ‘Boomerang’ and ‘Hold The Drama’, JoJo was always bound to be a star... and she’s still only 16! She loves to sing and dance and wear her signature bows! Bows that are not known globally and represent her fans called the “Siwanatorz”. Ariana Grande- Ariana’s music videos have been viewed a total of more than 9 billion times online. Her accolades include three American Music Awards, three MTV Europe

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Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award and four Grammy Award nominations. All three of her albums have been certified platinum. Her signature bunny ears are a symbol worldwide of her brand. With 134 million Instagram followers and huge hits such as ‘Dangerous Women’, ‘One Last Time’, ‘No Tears Left to Cry, ‘Into You’ and ‘Side by Side’, she is arguably one of the most influential female artist of the decade! Tickets: Full £16, Under 16s £14, Family of 4 £54

dorking halls Tel: 01306 881717

SUTTON MUSIC SERVICE - EVENING 14th July. Sutton Music Service return to Dorking Halls once again for their summer celebration.

All ensembles and choirs will be taking part over two concerts. Our Matinee concert includes our very youngest string players in String Group, up to our most senior wind band, Sutton Youth Wind Orchestra, as well as performances from Young Musicians Orchestra and Young Musicians Training Orchestra. Our Evening concert includes performances from Sutton Young Singers, Sutton Youth Training Band, Sutton Youth Symphonic Band and our most senior orchestra, Sutton Youth

Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: £8 | £12 if you book for both concerts 2pm & 7pm.

electric theatre Tel: 01483 444789

TARA NEWTONWORDSWORTH: MOTHERHOOD 17th July. Tara has two children under two (yes they were both planned, thank you for asking...) and is exploiting them for as much comedy material as possible.

Having grown up on a biodynamic farm in Western Australia, she muses on marriage and raising children in the modern UK, versus growing up in the outback and being home schooled by hippies.

From group pelvic floor exercises to googling how to change a nappy, Tara’s debut hour delves into the hilarious (often sanity threatening) world of parenthood.

Tickets £9.50

THE SPLASH TEST DUMMIES 28th July, 3.30pm. Rub-a-dubdub, The Dummies are back with some splish splashing circus set to drown you in tears of laughter.

From the makers of hit show Trash Test Dummies comes a new production of oceanic proportions!

Splash Test Dummies are here, ready to roll out their beach

towels and spring into a brand new hour of circus-filled hilarity for the whole family. See a brilliant array of catch-your-breath stunt work, acrobatics, juggling and the side-splitting, slapstick comedy for which the dummies are famous.

Join the Dummies and come diving from bathtubs to beaches in this new aquatic adventure! ‘Circus and acrobatic show perfect for families’ ***** (EdinburghFestivalFor Kids. com). Tickets £10

PUT ON A MUSICAL IN A WEEK! 29th July to 2nd August Free performance Friday 2nd August at 12.30pm. Disney’s Jungle Book KIDS (Suitable for 4 to 7 years. Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman And Terry Gilkyson £141

PUT ON A MUSICAL IN A WEEK! 5th Aug to 9th August Free performance Friday 9th August at 6pm. Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. Suitable for Age 8 to 16 years. 10am to 5pm. £191

epsom playhouse Tel: 01372 742555

ROCK BOTTOM Wednesday 17th July. Meet The Cobblestones, just an ordinary

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Theatre OWS FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SH

Stone Age family of Cave folk living on Stoney Street, Rock Bottom!

But when cave boy inventor Bobby Cobblestone hatches his first good idea, he’ whisked off to work for none other than the beautiful celebrity Lady Lava! Unfortunately BC is soon up to his Neanderthal neck in trouble when he discovers his new boss hides a dark secret that will rock Rock bottom to its foundations. From £6

Separated and alone, Tabby finds shelter and a new life with all the home comforts that any cat could dream of. However, memories of his life with Fred haunt him, and he sets off to search the streets for his long-lost friend.

Interwoven with original songs, Tabby McTat is the heart-warming tale of friendship and loyalty from the team behind Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales. Suitable for children and families of all ages.

Tickets: £16.

G-Live

CREATIVE ARTS WEEK: IMAGINATION STATION!

Tel: 0844 7701 797

GUILDFORD THEATRE SCHOOL: THE GREATEST SHOW Saturday 13th July. The talented students from the Guildford Theatre School return to G Live for a fifth year! Join them as they come alive and fulfill a million dreams celebrating the wonderful world of show business through song and dance, in an unmissable evening of joyful entertainment suitable for the whole family. The Guildford Theatre School provide fun filled classes each Saturday during term time in Ballet, Drama, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Singing and Tap from the heart of Guildford. www. guildfordtheatreschool.co.uk Tickets: £19.50. Concessions: £17.50

Monday 5th – Friday 9th August. Join illustrator Aaron Blecha and storyteller Fiona Moon for a week of fantastic creativity!

Explore your most outlandish ideas through drama, games, poetry and stories, creating unique and original monsters, unicorns, mermaids and more! All you need to bring is your imagination and sense of adventure. Finish the week by compiling all your work into our very own G Live Imagination Anthology. Suitable for ages 8-14 Tickets: £165, £150 sibling discount

harlequin theatre Tel: 01737 276 500

TABBY MCTAT

LYNGO THEATRE: EGG AND SPOON

Thursday 1st - Saturday 3rd August. Me, you and the old guitar, How perfectly, perfectly happy we are. MEEE-EW and the old guitar. How PURRR-fectly happy we are!” Tabby McTat is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend with a guitar.

Together they sing their favourite songs delighting the crowds, until one day Fred disappears.

Sunday 1st September. The very young won’t sit still to watch a show and we don’t expect them to. Egg and Spoon is an interactive romp through the seasons where you come in and out of our magic circle and get to open all the gifts of nature. Percy and April get you settled on our comfortable cushions and introduce you to Birdy, still hiding in his glowing

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egg. We have to wait till Spring if we want to see him so it’s time to begin our hands-on journey through the year. We’ll run through the rain and the falling leaves and sleep under the snow till the sun wakes us up for the butterfly party. Egg and Spoon is a perfect gentle introduction to the magic of theatre. 12pm & 2pm £10

Leatherhead Theatre tel: 01372 365141

needs to watch that waistline, the shy & insecure ballet dancer Iris and the talented dancer Tyrone who struggles desperately with dyslexia. The show does not shy away from complex issues, such as racial prejudice, drug abuse, and sexual exploitation, as the young performers explore the realities of striving for a career in show business. This is a smash hit show that has wow-ed audiences worldwide for years on tour and in the West End. Come along and find out why, as the saying goes - Fame lives forever! Tickets £18.00.

FAME THE MUSICAL Wednesday 14th - Saturday 17th August. This August LondonDanceCo Productions present Fame - The Musical in celebration of their 30th anniversary of the show. With a over 100 cast members a full profesional production team this summer The Leatherhead Theatre will light up the stage like a flame for 5 performances of pure theatrical magic. Based on the 1980 phenomenal pop culture film. Fame the Musical follows the highs and lows of the final class of New York City’s illustrious High School for the Performing Arts from their first year in 1980 to their graduation in 1984. It tells the story of several of the students, depicting their struggles, triumphs and tempestuous relationships with sincerity and dramatic effect. We see their struggles with ambition, fame, and self-confidence through the eyes of students such as Carmen, the ambitious dancer obsessed with fame, serious actor Nick, Mabel a dancer who loves to eat but

yvonne arnaud Tel: 01483 44 00 00

HERACLES: THEATRICAL STORYTELLING BY JASON BUCK Saturday 20th July, 2:30pm.

It’s story time at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre for you and your little ones. Zeus knows the giants will one day rise up and fight the Gods. He needs a hero to fight for him, and so he makes one - Heracles! Talented Sussex based storyteller Jason Buck brings the ancient Greek superhero to life in stories from the epic of the twelve labours of Heracles. This magical and poetic retelling is perfect for children aged 8+. The event will take place in our Riverview Café which is completely wheelchair and pushchair accessible. Part of this year’s Guildford Fringe Festival.ALL TICKETS £9.50 (Ticket prices include £1.50 Restoration Levy and £1 Booking Fee)

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