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Christmas 2017

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Primary Independent

School Choices: the

case for co-education One consideration for many parents investigating the option of independent education, is whether to choose single sex or a co-educational environment for their children.

It is in the formative Prep school years that I believe this really important decision should be made as our children’s understanding of social rules are formulated and this very much includes the building of an understanding about the similarities and differences between boys and girls. I often witness in the early years of our children’s education, boys and girls playing together happily and oblivious to their gender. This is incredibly healthy and sets the tone for later years. Our boys and girls in the senior part of the school have known each other for years, are comfortable and not fazed by each other’s presence. They fundamentally understand that they are part of each other’s lives and thus

they gain a broad appreciation of the other’s frame of reference.

Do boys hold back the progress of girls in the classroom?

Categorically not! In fact it is our experience that girls bond extremely well and are supportive of each other in all their endeavours, thus enhancing their results. The presence of boys and girls in a class is ultimately a ‘civilising’ factor for both. It creates an environment where the social issues often encountered in girl only classes are minimised. For boys it provides a sense of purpose to their studies and encourages by comparison a strong calming work ethic. Ultimately such an environment is ‘real’! It provides a bedrock for the future and reflects the world beyond our doors. In my opinion there can be no more important aspect to our children’s education. n Mr Adrian Perks, Headmaster, St. Andrew’s School, Woking.

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CRANMORE SCHOOL extra-curricular programme have an outstanding reputation. Working with a team of specialist teachers in our outstanding facilities, our pupils enjoy a diverse range of sports, music, drama and other activities.

Cranmore School, one of Surrey’s leading independent prep schools, has an impressive academic record underpinned by strong pastoral care.

Cranmore welcomes girls and boys aged from 2½ to 13.

development and values such as trust, tolerance, care and concern for others really matter in our community. Whilst we are a Catholic school, we welcome families from all religious backgrounds and none.

Cranmore’s Christian ethos is central to supporting every child’s

Whilst academic excellence is vitally important, the Sport, Music and

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Successful schools never stand still.

Recent developments at Cranmore include a new Multi Use Games Area including netball court, a Forest School for younger children, a major makeover of the 25m indoor pool, complete refurbishment of the changing facilities and a hospitality suite to entertain parents and visitors at school functions. The Bright Stars Nursery has been transformed with an exciting, imaginative £250,000 project creating a state-of-the art outdoor play and learning area.

Do visit Cranmore to see the beautiful setting, outstanding facilities and happy, stimulating and fulfilling environment. n

Edgeborough

Preparatory School Edgeborough is riding a wave of excitement after our first half term under the leadership and guidance of new Headmaster Mr Dan Thornburn.

Joining the school in September from St Petroc’s in Bude, where he was Headmaster for three years, Mr Thornburn has brought with him a wealth of experience and a unique balance of skills, including academic strength, sporting pedigree and a strong ability to communicate and inspire.

As a school we have seen all of these traits displayed in the short amount of time he and his family have been here, including a continuation of the school’s development, progression and forwardthinking. This vibrant start has ensured we continue being one of the leading schools in the area.

skills, interests and an aspiration within our pupils to do anything and everything to the best of their ability. A strong and enthusiastic team of experienced specialist teachers enrich the curriculum, while small class sizes ensure that each child’s progress is recognised and encouraged. With a strong emphasis on thinking and questioning skills, pupils are taught how to learn independently and as part of a team.

Edgeborough offers a carefully balanced, all-round education which aims to develop

When our pupils come to leave the school in Year 8 we ensure they are as

well prepared as they can be for the exciting challenges they will face at one of the many excellent day and boarding senior schools available both locally and nationally. The previous academic year saw our pupils offered 11 scholarships to prestigious senior schools, recognising excellence in academic ability, sport, music and all-round talent. This builds on similar success we have seen in previous years as Edgeborough pupils have been offered over 90 scholarships in the last eight years.

We would be delighted to welcome you to our school and to arrange a visit of our wonderful grounds. Alternatively, you can book a place at one of our 2018 Open Mornings where you will have the opportunity to tour the school, meet the Headmaster, and chat to staff and pupils.

Please contact our admissions team at admissions@edgeborough.co.uk or call us on 01252 792495 for more information. n

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A Leading IAPS Co-educational Nursery, Pre-Preparatory & Preparatory School Hoe Bridge School is set in a perfect location just on the outskirts of Woking surrounded by 22 acres of beautiful grounds and is only 25 minutes from central London.

The ethos of high expectations, individual determination, enthusiasm, respect, warmth and care lead to happy, confident and successful children. The community of parents, children, staff and governors thrive on the mutual respect and support embodied in the ethos. The wide and varied opportunities across the disciplines - academic, sporting and creative - allow all pupils to be challenged and to develop to the very best of their ability; success in one area often leads to greater confidence and further successes across the curriculum.

Expectations are high and pupils’ achievements are measured against these expectations but equally importantly against their own individual potential. Individual efforts are rewarded and recognised, no matter what the level or the subject and as a community everyone celebrate these successes. At every stage pupils are well prepared enabling them to move on happily and successfully ultimately leading to a place at the best and most appropriate senior school for them.

Throughout the years, inspiration, care and leadership come from both staff and children alike and ensure the community is vibrant and dynamic.

At the heart of Hoe Bridge stands the stunning 17th century mansion, Hoe Place. Around this mansion, the School has undertaken several major building projects to further enhance the facilities on offer. Recently, the PrePrep department has been completely rebuilt to create a fantastic space which is full of light for the younger children and the Nursery offers busy parents multiple session options up to five full days. The Creative Arts Centre in the Prep Department has taken the oldest part of the school and turned it in to a superb facility for the pupils to express themselves through various media and music and two modern IT suits complete this building. Further projects in the Prep

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department will also create more space for the older girls and boys.

In the Pre-Prep department, the creative curriculum enables children from Nursery to Year 2 to learn through play, adventure, discovery and experience.

Whether they join in Nursery or Reception staff ensure that every child has a very happy start to their school life. The children are busy from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave at the end of the day, and even beyond that if they go into the many after school clubs available. The qualified and dedicated staff work hard to create the fun, warm and vibrant atmosphere that visitors feel the minute they walk through the door. The aim is that each child will achieve his or her full potential; academically, socially, artistically or in sport; through a wellstructured and stimulating programme of work.

The transition to the Prep Department is seamless and as children mature they become increasingly independent learners in preparation for the move to some of the country’s leading senior schools. The Prep Department is a vibrant and happy place where the intentions are to prepare confident and independent pupils when they leave.

The process of developing the children is carefully and progressively managed and individuals are well supported through this journey. It is during this journey that pupils realise their academic, social, creative and sporting potential - expectation is both high and driven, which ensures that each child achieves their best. In lessons, pupils are pushed hard and inspired by dedicated staff. Lessons are rigorous and interactive and achievement is excellent.

The school was last inspected by Independent Schools Inspectorate in October 2014. It achieved a grade of ‘excellent’ which is something that both the girls & boys, staff and parents are extremely proud of.

Alongside the academics sport, music, art and drama play a major part

throughout the school and the girls and boys excel in many areas; end of year productions; sporting excellence achieving both national and county success in netball, hockey, cricket and football; individual musical success in national youth orchestras and choirs.

Scholarships in all these areas are won every year to a variety of senior schools across the country.

Senior pupils in Years 7 and 8 take part in regular extra-curricular activities and it is at this stage of their time at Hoe Bridge that they take on extra responsibility becoming prefects and role models to the younger children. This period is an exciting time for both the boys and girls as they mature and ready themselves for the future in a safe and nurturing setting.

The atmosphere of every school is unique and the strength and attraction of Hoe Bridge lies in the atmosphere generated by the staff and pupils.

Standards and targets are realistic, though set as high as possible, the bright are challenged and the less able supported; the staff endeavour to instil confidence in all the children and visitors are amazed to see just how happy the children are, how determined they are to succeed and how much they care about each other. “A busy and fun action packed adventure” is one way life at Hoe Bridge has been described.... what a great and accurate description!

Life at Hoe Bridge is a fantastic experience every day from Nursery right the way through to Year 8 and the children thoroughly enjoy their time at school and embrace everything that is on offer. There is never a dull moment or time to be bored and the children are proud to call Hoe Bridge their school.

The School has an extremely good reputation not just in the local area but county wide as well. There is a real energy throughout to preserve the family atmosphere, to constantly strive to improve results and explore all the possibilities available to enrich both the School and the lives of the children. n

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Tormead Junior School

Where learning is fun

Tormead is an academically selective independent day school for girls aged 4 to 11.

It values individuality, celebrates diversity and encourages girls to be themselves. It is proud of its ethos of encouraging each pupil to develop her talents to the full.

The academic pace offers stimulus and challenge, but is combined with an excellent range of extracurricular activities enabling Tormead to offer a broad but balanced, stimulating and progressive education,

all underpinned by an emphasis on the pastoral care of the pupils allowing them to carefully monitor the progress and welfare of every girl.

The most recent ISI report (May 2017) reported that “the quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent” and that “the quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent”.

Tormead welcomes you to the next Open Day or call the Registrar, Melanie Hobdey on 01483 796040. www.tormeadschool.org.uk

JUNIOR SCHOOL OPEN MORNINGS 9.15 -11.00am Friday 2 March 2018 Friday 27 April 2018 Tuesday 12 June 2018

REGISTER FOR AN OPEN DAY CALL 01483 796040 OR EMAIL registrar@tormeadschool.org.uk

Independent Day School for Girls 4-18 years www.tormeadschool.org.uk @Tormead_JS Tormead School, Cranley Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD Bursaries and Scholarships are available at 11+ and 16+ Registered Charity No: 312057

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stagecoach

epsom turns 30!

We have a lot to celebrate at Stagecoach Epsom this year as we are 30 years old!

Stagecoach Epsom is one of the longest running school in the UK stagecoach network and now has an amazing 6 main schools, 9 Early Stages a post 15 class for professional preparation and wonderful themed parties on offer.

We run outstanding classes weekly at Rosebery Girls School, Bourne Hall Ewell and

The Beacon School in Banstead.

Our ethos is always creative courage for life and we aim to nurture and inspire all 540 students who join us weekly.

We offer Easter holiday workshops and private vocal and acting coaching.

If you would like to join us in the January term please get in touch at Epsom@stagecoach.co.uk www.stagecoach.co.uk/Epsom Tel: 01737 669 504 n

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Young Epilepsy Christmas Concert

Join us for an evening of festive music with an all-star line-up including Soprano Dame Felicity Lott followed by a ticketed reception in the Marquee.

Young Epilepsy Vice President and MezzoSoprano star, Jean Rigby has brought together an all-star line-up that includes some of the most talented singers in opera to Guildford Cathedral in aid of Young Epilepsy.

Following the concert there is a reception at the marquee where mulled wine and mince pies will be served for all, alongside a generous helping of festive spirit.

Performing on the night are: Dame Felicity Lott, Sue Bickley, Mark Padmore, Sally Matthews, Alan Opie,

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Brindley Sherratt, Finnur Bjarnason, Viva Voce, Gareth Hancock and Nancy Cooley.

Celebrity readers are: Dame Penelope Keith and Nathaniel Parker

The evening will be presented by BBC broadcaster Nicholas Owen Ticket prices range from £12 to £40 and tickets for the marquee are £10.

Festivities start at 7.30pm.

If you are unable to attend the concert, Young Epilepsy has many events and opportunities to fundraise in 2018.

Go on our website, www.youngepilepsy.org.uk for more information.

Ewell Castle School Ewell Castle is a happy school that offers outstanding pastoral care to children in its nursery, pre-preparatory, preparatory, senior school and sixth form. Parents may be surprised to discover that Ewell Castle offers the convenience of a successful co-educational day school that will meet the needs of their children from aged three right through to eighteen, all within the picturesque Ewell village.

The vision of the school is to inspire and nurture its pupils to achieve within a

happy, family friendly atmosphere. The needs of the pupils come first, staff have high expectations and strive for excellence in everything, so as to achieve every pupil’s potential or beyond.

Care, consideration, honesty, integrity, fairness and tolerance are valued. Selfesteem is enhanced and all aspects of personal development are fostered throughout the school. With an ethos in which each child’s achievements are acknowledged, valued and celebrated,

the school is not an academic “hot house” however, its pupils thrive academically as a result of the small class sizes, a varied and stimulating curriculum, an extensive extra-curricular programme and strong support systems which nurture their confidence and self-esteem.

The School offers open mornings throughout the year, for dates and further details see the school website www.ewellcastle.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS AT BIRDWORLD Birdworld, Holt Pound, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4LD. Visit Birdworld this Christmas to meet Santa’s reindeer and some of their friendly farm animals before you enter a magical world full of animated characters in winter wonderland settings. As you walk through the different

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elves before the children meet Santa to receive their present. For those of you who are too old for a present, a mince pie and a hot fruit punch awaits! Visitors can also shop online via the Birdworld website for great Christmas gifts, from animal adoptions to exciting penguin feeding and owl encounters. To check dates contact: 0142022992 or visit: www.birdworld.co.uk/christmas

ICE RINK 2017/18 Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey,

able to tell you how they created the

inside, each child will meet Father

items and often give demonstrations

Christmas and receive a gift! Visit

during the day. Their work is of a high

bockettsfarm.co.uk for dates, prices

quality and original so you can purchase

and availability. Please note that

a unique gift. Excellent products at

Father Christmas tickets can only

affordable prices. Refreshments are

be purchased in addition to a farm

available all day. Free entry.

entry ticket. There’s lots to explore on the farm park this December

GUILDFORD CRAFTACULAR

with a full programme of fun farm

St Mary’s Church, Quarry Street,

activities including Animal Handling,

Guildford, Surrey GU1 3TY. A

Goat Milking, Tractor Rides, Pony

fantastic craft fair featuring over 25

Rides and Pig Racing. Also, over 25

local crafts makers and a Scandi pop

gorgeous new born lambs are due

up cafe. There will also be a craft

throughout the month, along with a

event as well as face painting for the

festive craft area and children’s trail.

children. Entry is free!

Don’t forget the giant heated indoor

REIGATE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON

this Christmas. With the spectacular

Tickets: Visiting Father Christmas is

Church Street, Reigate, Surrey RH2

backdrop of Hampton Court Palace’s

£8.50 plus normal farm entry. Special

0SH. 11.30am - 5pm. The Reigate

West Front, the Ice Rink is an event

joint ticket for Father Christmas and

Christmas Winter Fayre will be held

not to be missed. Enjoy festive

the farm, £19.45 per child. Adult

in the town. The annual market

refreshments from the Frost Fayre

entry to the farm £10.50

run by Reigate Business Guild will

soft play too – perfect fun for all the

be a really enjoyable Family Day

Cafe, serving seasonal food and drink throughout the ice skating season - perfect for when you’ve worked up an appetite on the outdoor ice rink at Hampton Court. Beautifully illuminated after dark, it makes a stunning night-time destination.

Enjoy the fairy-tale scenery as you glide around the ice under the evening stars! Booking essential.

Wednesday 29th November – Saturday 23rd December

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS Stories and Songs with Santa RHS Garden Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB. Time: 10am – 6pm. Visit Santa and Mrs Claus for stories, songs and a present. For a more magical experience, join us to decorate gingerbread and make your own horticultural Christmas decoration.

Sunday 26th November – Sunday 7th January

crafted by our members and they are

traditional hay barn workshop. Once

family, even when it’s chilly outside!

scenes, you can enjoy festive sights and friendly banter with the impish

the Santa Express to his magical and

Tickets: From £12.

Wednesday 29th November – Sunday 24th December

Thursday 30th November – Wednesday 3rd January

with rides, stalls, competitions and street entertainers. Supported by the Mayor, events include donkey rides to Santa’s Grotto, and street entertainment. Free event

CHRISTMAS GLOW RHS Garden Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB. 10am – 8pm. Enjoy the atmosphere of the festive season

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd

with the breath-taking Jigantics

SANTA ON THE VC10

installation of giant illuminated

Brooklands Museum, Brooklands

flowers around the garden. The

Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0QN.

Shop, Plant Centre and cafes will stay

10am-4pm. Once again Santa will be

open late too. This event is free with

giving his reindeer a rest for a while

Garden admission.

and borrowing our VC10 aircraft so that he can meet his young fans. For children aged 5-7, normal museum

DECEMBER Saturday 2nd

admission is payable + £5 for a visit to Santa (includes a small present).

Accompanying adults and seniors pay normal Museum admission. For

HORLEY CHRISTMAS FAIR

Children under 5, admission to the

Horley High Street, Horley, Surrey

Museum is FREE and they can also visit

RH67BB. 10am – 4.30pm. Horley’s

Santa for £5. Santa must be booked

annual Christmas fair attracts

in advance, Museum admission is

crowds of people. Stalls line the

purchased separately, either in advance

High Street. Children can visit Father

or at the Museum Entrance on the day.

Christmas in his grotto. Live music all day. Free event.

SANTA’S CELLAR GROTTO Denbies Wine Estate, London Road,

Surrey KT8 9AU. The Hampton

FATHER CHRISTMAS

CRAFT FAIR

Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA. Enjoy a

Court Palace Ice Rink returns this

Bockett’s Farm Park, Young Street,

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warm welcome from Santa`s elves!

festive period for yet another

Leatherhead KT22 9BS. Experience

Martindale Ave, Camberley, Surrey

Outdoor train ride followed by a visit

splendid skating season. Put your

a Magical Christmas at Bocketts

GU15 1BB. 10am – 4pm. Buy unusual

to see Father Christmas in his Cellar

ear muffs, gloves and skates on, grab

Farm, as Father Christmas returns.

gifts for your friends and family. All the

Grotto and tell him your Christmas

someone’s hand and have some fun

Children will love to hop on board

items for sale are designed and hand

wishes. £8.00 per child which

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R includes a gift from Santa, train ride, Santa`s sticker book and Christmas crafts in Santa`s cellar (please note that the gifts are suitable from birth and up, therefore all children are required to have a ticket) £2.50 per adult which includes the train ride and mince pies in the cellar.

Please see website for full details & reservation times.

Saturday 2nd – Sunday 24th December

MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone, Surrey RH9 8LX. This December Father Christmas is returning to his special festive Christmas Cabin along with his team of brilliant Elves and a sleigh load of pressies to create memories to last a life time. Tel: 01883 742546

KT12 2PF. 12noon – 4pm. Stalls by local businesses and artisans.

Decorations, cards, digital artwork, toiletries, sewn crafts! Keep it local!

Free entry

FESTIVE ANIMAL FUN DAY Merrist Wood College, Holly Lane, Worplesdon, Surrey GU3 3PE. 12noon – 4pm. Meet our festive animals. Festive crafts and face painting, Floral decorations, Twinkle the pony, Special visit by ‘Santa’ to the farm, Warming refreshments, and more…….Tickets: Family £28, Adult £8.50, Child £7.50, Child under 2 – FREE. Limited tickets available – online only. There will be no tickets available on the day. www.merristwoodevents.co.uk

Wednesday 6th – Sunday 10th

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL St Andrews Parish Church, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PW. 10-5pm Mon-Sat and 12-5pm Sunday. Festival of more than 100 decorated trees from a variety of local people, businesses and charities.

Refreshments available and guest musicians performing throughout.

Everyone is welcome and entry is free.

Thursday 7th

FATHER CHRISTMAS IN THE CRYSTAL GROTTO

DORKING CHRISTMAS GALA NIGHT

Painshill Park Trust, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1JE. Various timed slots available from 10am – 7pm each day. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Father Christmas is back in town! Bring your children to Painshill this winter and meet Father Christmas and his magical Elves in our very own Crystal Grotto. An annual sell-out, children will not only be able to enjoy our enchanting 18th century landscape but also receive a special gift from Santa himself! Please make the most of your ticket and spend your day at Painshill morning through evening.

Tickets: Children: £12, Adults: £8, Concession: £7

Dorking, Surrey RH4 1BE. 6pm – 9pm. For the whole evening, the town’s restaurants, cafes and shops will be celebrating Christmas with entertainment, activities and food & drink. Along the High Street from Pump Corner to Oxfam Books plus all of West Street, the roads will be closed allowing activities to spill out onto the streets with a carnival feeling. Visitors can roam freely without the cars, allowing lots of live music from local bands, dancing, street food and lots of other entertainment. There will be a nativity scene at St Martin’s Church and reindeers on South Street. It’s free to attend and from 3pm the town car parks will be free of charge too.

Sunday 3rd

Friday 8th

Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Manor Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey

School children across the country are being asked to kick off their

CHRISTMAS FAIR

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SLIPPERS FOR SHELTER

school shoes and snuggle into their slippers on 8th December to raise money in support of homeless children. With over 125,000 children currently homeless in Britain, Shelter is calling on schools to take part in this fun and easy fundraiser and support the charity’s work helping families with nowhere to call home. As well as wearing your slippers for a small donation, schools are encouraged to take part in other fundraising activities on the day, such as bake sales, raffles and slipper catwalks. Shelter has also created a range of learning resources to get children thinking about homelessness, such as creative writing worksheets and home themed colouring sheets. “The support and generosity from the students and staff of every school that takes part is hugely appreciated.

Every penny raised will go towards helping us provide expert advice and support for any family facing homelessness this Christmas.” To find out more about how to sign-up for Slippers for Shelter, and give your support to Shelter’s emergency Christmas appeal visit www.shelter. org.uk/slippers

Friday 8th – Sunday 10th CHRISTMAS AT LEITH HILL PLACE Leith Hill Place, Leith Hill Lane, nr Coldharbour village, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6LY. Enjoy the carol singers around the cosy fire, family activities and festive refreshments. Get into the Christmas mood early at Leith Hill Place. Tickets: Normal admission prices apply: £5 adult, £2.50 child.

Friday 8th – Sunday 17th

WOKING’S CHRISTMAS MARKET! Market Walk, Off Jubilee Square, Woking, Surrey GU21 6GA. Jingle all the way to Woking’s Christmas Market this December. This year the centre of Woking will be transformed into a magical Christmas shopper’s paradise, as 24 stalls packed full of the finest food and gorgeous Christmas gifts line the streets surrounding the glorious Christmas tree in Jubilee Square. Santa Claus

will also stop here on 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd and 23rd between 10am and 3pm. Late night opening on 14th, 1pm to 6pm. The Christmas Market is free to attend. £8.50 per child for the Christmas Grotto. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ticket also includes gift.

Friday 8th December Sunday 7th January

DICK WHITTINGTON

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3UT. Attempting to thwart her fairy magic, definitive Panto baddie Kit Hesketh-Harvey returns to Guildford to lord it over us as the rebellious King Rat. Sure to rise to the occasion, Surrey and Hampshire’s favourite breakfast show host, Eagle Radio’s Peter Gordon is cooking up a storm as Sarah the Cook. Watch out!

Causing mischief and mayhem, Panto favourite Jamie Brook plays Idle Jack – play being the operative word! From Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, Nick Barclay is the best man to deal with a rodent mystery as Alderman Fitzwarren. Kane Verrall (The Sound of Music) plays the title role of Dick Whittington, George Leatherhead (Cats) is the purrfect choice for Tommy the Cat and Performance Preparation Academy’s Natalie Turner is sure to delight as adorable Alice Fitzwarren.

Tickets: Peak performances.....

Stalls £28.50 Circle £27.00, Bargain performances... Stalls £22.00 Circle £20.00. Children under 16 get £5 off all performances.

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th

SANTA ON THE VC10 Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0QN. 10am-4pm. Once again Santa will be giving his reindeer a rest for a while and borrowing our VC10 aircraft so that he can meet his young fans. For children aged 5-7, normal museum admission is payable + £5 for a visit to Santa (includes a small present).

Accompanying adults and seniors pay normal Museum admission.

For Children under 5, admission to the Museum is FREE and they can also visit Santa for £5. Santa must

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biggest pantomime producer, Robin

9.30pm. Epworth Choir are holding

Hood features all of the ingredients of

their Family Christmas Concert on

a perfect pantomime; a fabulous cast

December 11th. The programme

and orchestra, laugh out loud comedy,

will feature carols old and new with

oodles of audience participation,

plenty of opportunity for audience

stunning scenery and special effects,

participation. Epworth will be joined

beautiful costumes and plenty of boos

again by St Andrew’s School Choir.

and hisses for all the family to enjoy.

The concert will raise funds for

Tickets: from £14 per person.

the important local charity Your Sanctuary. Tickets: £15 for adults and £5 for under 12s

be booked in advance, Museum

Saturday 9th

admission is purchased separately, either in advance or at the Museum

SWINGBRIDGE SANTA CRUISE ON THE RIVER WEY

Entrance on the day.

Millmead Island, behind the Yvonne

DENBIES LATE NIGHT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING & CRAFT FAIR

Arnaud Theatre, Guildford GU1 9SB.

Denbies Wine Estate, London Road,

Times: 10am, 11.30, 13.00, 14.30.

Dorking, Surrey RH56AA. 5pm –

Fun, festive and all proceeds go to The

8pm. Original gifts, music, carolling,

Ashtead Park Garden Centre,

Surrey Care Trust! Join Santa aboard

free mulled wine and mince pies

Pleasure Pit Road, Ashtead, Surrey

our Swingbridge 1 broadbeam boat

and a special visit from Santa! Free

KT21 1HU. 10am – 4pm. Visit Santa

this Christmas for a gentle family

admission and car parking

in his traditional grotto and raise

cruise along the River Wey. The boat

money for The Royal Marsden Cancer

will depart from Millmead Island in

Charity. Meet a miniature donkey

search of Santa - we’ll be looking for

and friends, 11am-3pm, Christmas

clues along the towpath as we pass

craft, face painting, bouncy castle, elf

by. Where is he hiding...? Enjoy mine

hunt…Grotto tickets: £6 in advance,

pies and a glass of mulled wine as the

£7 on the day (while stocks last)

hunt goes on! Once we find Santa, he’ll

FESTIVE FAMILY FUN WEEKEND

hop on board with his sack of gifts to

Saturday 9th December – Friday 5th January 2018

join us in the Christmas cabin for the return journey. Tickets include mince pies and mulled wine or soft drinks, plus a present for the children. Tickets:

ICE SKATE CAMBERLEY 2017

Child aged 1 - 16 years £10, Adult (with

Park Street, Camberley, Surrey GU15

child) £5, Family 2 adults + 2 children

3PQ. 10am – 7pm. A magical real ice

£25, Family 1 adult + 3 children £30.

Friday 15th – Sunday 17th

Rural Life Centre, Reeds, Road

Saturday 9th December – Sunday 7th January 2018 ROBIN HOOD The New Victoria Theatre, Peacocks Centre, Woking, Surrey GU21 6GQ. Starring one of the nation’s favourite soap actors Shane Richie as Robin Hood, who will be swapping EastEnders’ Albert Square for Sherwood Forest. Join the most heroic outlaw of them all as the arrowshooting hero Robin Hood strives to win the hand of the beautiful Maid

Tilford, Farnham GU10 2DL. 10am – 5pm. Mums and dads, grannies and granddads will find the place as enchanting as the children, with a ride through the woods on the Old Kiln Light Railway, a visit to the elves’ workshop and depending on the day, a chance to see sheep and donkeys at close hand. Twinkling lights, Christmas music and seasonal refreshments are included and of course, in their magical grotto, Father and Mother Christmas will give a present to each child. See website for pricing details and to book your tickets online.

1UF. 1pm – 2.30pm. Bully beef, plum jam and mud. Was this really all the British Tommy had to celebrate Christmas in the trenches during WW1? Tickets: £5 per child.

SWINGBRIDGE SANTA CRUISE ON THE RIVER WEY Millmead Island, behind the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford GU1 9SB. Times: 10am, 11.30, 13.00, 14.30.

Fun, festive and all proceeds go to The Surrey Care Trust! Join Santa aboard our Swingbridge 1 broadbeam boat this Christmas for a gentle family cruise along the River Wey. The boat will depart from Millmead Island in clues along the towpath as we pass by. Where is he hiding...? Enjoy mine pies and a glass of mulled wine as the hunt goes on! Once we find Santa, he’ll hop on board with his sack of gifts to

1UP. Times: 12:45 and 6pm on

join us in the Christmas cabin for the

Friday, 2pm and 6pm on Saturday

return journey. Tickets include mince

and Sunday. Aladdin is one of the

pies and mulled wine or soft drinks,

oldest classic Arabian stories ever

plus a present for the children. Tickets:

told and has long been one of the

Child aged 1 - 16 years £10, Adult (with

most popular of pantomime themes.

child) £5, Family 2 adults + 2 children

The story is set in the Far East which

£25, Family 1 adult + 3 children £30.

provides a stunning visual backdrop for the adventures that unfurl. Our an old oil lamp and, along with the

SANTA SPECIAL

Spring Street, Ewell, Surrey KT17

Spectrum, Parkway, Guildford GU1

hero, Aladdin, discovers the secret of

Sunday 10th

Bourne Hall Museum Kids Club,

ALADDIN ON ICE

Centre this Christmas. Tickets: Adults Family of 4 £30 (minimum of 2 children)

CHRISTMAS IN THE TRENCHES

search of Santa - we’ll be looking for

rink is coming to Camberley Town £9.50, Children and Concessions £7.50,

Saturday 16th

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th

charismatic genie inside, tries to win

SANTA ON THE VC10

the heart of the Princess. However,

Brooklands Museum, Brooklands

the path of true love is never easy

Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0QN.

and he needs to battle the evil

10am-4pm. Once again Santa will be

Abanazar to achieve his goal. Add the

giving his reindeer a rest for a while

comic characters of Widow Twankey,

and borrowing our VC10 aircraft so

Wishy and Washy to the drama

that he can meet his young fans. For

and there promises to be plenty of

children aged 5-7, normal museum

action all around. But what makes

admission is payable + £5 for a visit

our annual pantomime so special is

to Santa (includes a small present).

all those who take part in it! It is a

Accompanying adults and seniors

real community event, performed

pay normal Museum admission. For

entirely by a cast of talented young

Children under 5, admission to the

skaters drawn from Spectrum’s

Museum is FREE and they can also visit

acclaimed skating programme who

Santa for £5. Santa must be booked

will re-create all the magic of the

in advance, Museum admission is

orient with flying jumps, dizzying

purchased separately, either in advance

spins and energetic dance routines.

or at the Museum Entrance on the day.

Together with colourful costumes

Marion while he and his trusty band

and the creative choreography of

MEET MRS CHRISTMAS

show co-ordinator Melissa Galvin,

Hatchlands Park, Guildford GU4

FAMILY CAROL CONCERT

this will be a visual extravaganza for

7RT. Meet Mrs Christmas in her cosy

of glitz and glamour! Brought to you

Christ Church, Jubilee Square,

all ages. Tickets: From £13 adult,

sitting room and receive a small

by Qdos Entertainment, the world’s

Woking, Surrey GU21 6YG. 7.30pm –

£8.50 child/concession

present. Please note that normal

of Merry Men outwit the evil Sheriff of Nottingham in a show packed full of

Monday 11th

comedy, action, adventure and plenty

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R National Trust entrance fees (£7 for adults and £3.50 for children 5-18 years old) will apply. Mrs Christmas will see six children within each half an hour time slot. Tickets: Children £5 (includes gift)

FESTIVE FOREST CHILDREN’S CRAFT CLUB

Monday 16th – Sunday 24th

mouse, is going to be 5 years old!

This will be the first Christmas that

Her family has planned a birthday

the Cathedral will open since the

surprise, with friends, songs and a

recent renovations. The event will

Denbies Wine Estate, London Road,

grasshopper band. But who is that

be a mix of traditional Christmas

with his twitchy tail and shining eyes

carols and readings. The Guildford

watching them closely? It’s the Bright

Cathedral Singers, the Surrey Cantata

SANTA’S CELLAR GROTTO Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA. Enjoy a warm welcome from Santa`s elves!

Outdoor train ride followed by a visit to see Father Christmas in his Cellar Grotto and tell him your Christmas wishes. £8.00 per child which

– 3pm. A full day of fun, combining indoor festive crafts & active games out in the forest, for children aged

make some new friends and share some birthday cake, or does he have something else in mind? A delightful

includes a gift from Santa, train ride,

interactive story, with puppetry, by

Santa`s sticker book and Christmas

award winning storyteller, Danyah

crafts in Santa`s cellar (please note

Miller, for children aged 3+ and their

that the gifts are suitable from birth

families. Come and help this family

and up, therefore all children are

of mice bake a special birthday cake

required to have a ticket) £2.50

for Kika and maybe you can even

per adult which includes the train

share a tiny piece of it with them all.

ride and mince pies in the cellar.

Tickets: £13

Please see website for full details & reservation times.

Alice Holt Forest, Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LS. 10am

Orange Cat. Will he join the party,

Wednesday 20th December – Saturday 6th January

singers and Organist Matthew Kelley will perform and dignitaries from across Surrey will be attending.

Please join us for a festive morning of Christmas music and readings in this beautiful setting. Free entry to all, donations welcome. Car parking is available on site. Call Age UK Surrey on 01483 503414 or email enquiries@ageuksurrey.org.uk

AFTERNOON TEA WITH SANTA

Thursday 21st

Farleigh Golf Club, Old Farleigh Road,

AGE UK SURREY & GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL CAROL CONCERT 2017

Warlingham, Surrey CR6 9PE. 3pm – 5pm. Are you on Santa’s ‘nice’ list

Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill,

in red and his elves visit Farleigh.

this year? Find out when the man

5-12. Booking required. Tickets: £20/

KIKA’S BIRTHDAY

Guildford, Surrey GU2 7UP. 10.15am

Afternoon Tea with Santa includes

day per child. Booking required.

Orange Tree Theatre, 1 Clarence

– 12.15pm. Refreshments and

sandwiches and a selection of cakes

Street, Richmond, Surrey TW9

mince pies will be served before the

as well as a small gift from Santa for

2SA. 11am. Kika, a little French

concert from 10:15am – 11:00am.

each child. Tickets: £10 per person.

African Penguin Chicks are born at Birdworld

competition for food with local fisheries.

The Zoo Keepers at Birdworld, Farnham are delighted to announce that African Penguin Chick season has arrived at the 26-acre park!

Birdworld’s Penguin Beach exhibit is a currently very busy with lots of activity as the team have reported a fantastic six chicks from four penguin pairs already hatched and potentially more to arrive this year.

The Endangered African Penguin can also be found on Robben Island of the coast of South Africa. However, around 60% of the penguin population has gone from Robben Island in the past 10 years due to the risk of oil spills, predation by seals and

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The hatching of these chicks is great news for the penguin species and the award-winning exhibit, Penguin Beach continues to educate visitors about the fascinating African Penguin and conservation projects from around the world.

Birdworld is open 10am until 4.30pm (GMT), last admissions are an hour before closing. To book a space for Birdworld’s Winter Wonderland, www. birdworld.co.uk/christmas or call 01420 22992

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LOVE TO DANCE!!

At Ashtead Ballet School we aim to instil a love of dancing in everyone we welcome through our doors! From tiny tots taking their first dance steps to seniors working en pointe, we pride ourselves on delivering high quality teaching as we believe all children, regardless of ability, have dance potential.

Our classes, in RAD ballet and ISTD Tap & Modern, are held at various

locations throughout Ashtead. We take children from 3 years upwards and offer the opportunity to progress through the grade system, with exams for those who want to take them.

We also put on a biennial allschool show, fully costumed and with original choreography, which offers great stage experience for all ages and develops students’ confidence.

Since our foundation in 2009 the school has expanded considerably - why not come along and give us a try?

The first class is free - great exercise, posture and most importantly fun!

Contact Maxine on 01372 272177 for a chat about what Ashtead Ballet School can offer your child. n

Experience Guildford

Little Book of Offers Back by popular demand, the Guildford Little Book of Offers returns this year, bursting with money-saving incentives to help you get the most out of Christmas in Guildford.

The book contains vouchers from over 100 of the town’s favourite retailers, restaurants and leisure venues. From percentage discounts on yummy

meals to buy one get one free offers on winter accessories, it’s your passport to the perfect Christmas in Guildford.

Pick up yours from the Tourist Information Centre or from any of the participating businesses.

Coinciding with late night shopping on Thursdays, Experience Guildford are also running their festive free parking after 4pm promotion at selected town centre pay & display car parks* on the following dates: 23rd, 30th November, 7th, 14th, 21st December.

It’s the perfect excuse to pop in and make a dent in that Christmas shopping or treat

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yourself to some tasty eats!

Don’t forget to download The Official Guildford App for live parking data on the go!

For full information about both of these initiatives plus events and offers in Guildford in the lead up to Christmas, visit www.experienceguildford.com. *check the website for full list of participating car parks

Mavericks Martial Arts Mavericks Martial Arts is a full time Academy in Guildford and we run some amazing Kids programmes!

there is still time for fun and they even enjoy a game or two after their hard work!

Our Mini-Mavericks program is aimed at children between 4-7 years and gives them an introduction to the principles of Martial Arts. We teach basic Kickboxing and fundamental disciplines such as respect along with a few games and talking topics.

The Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program is a new program for 2018! Our Adult BJJ has been incredibly popular since introduced and we wanted to give the opportunity to kids between 10-14 years to learn the basic principles of this unique style of Martial Art.

The Kids Kickboxing program is aimed at children between 8-12 years and although a higher level of Martial Arts than Mini-Mavericks,

For a free trial class call 01483568455 or email mavericksacademies@outlook.com.

BEGINNER & ADVANCED

KIDS KICKBOXING 8-12 MINI MAVERICKS 4-7 NEW! KIDS BJJ 10-14

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Get festive with BRICKLIVE this Christmas

A first ever festive special, BRICKLIVE Christmas offers the ultimate LEGO® experience for the entire family from 25th November – 7th January 2018.

From brick-built Christmas decorations to a dedicated Star Wars Zone, the show is a must-visit for fans of all ages and the perfect way to celebrate the festive season. Visitors can expect an interactive brick filled experience, stretching across the entire top floor of the famous Saatchi gallery – a place renowned for its creativity and imagination.

Visitors will be able to explore four themed zones and build their way through a unique seasonal journey.

From Christmas and Creative zones, through to Minecraft and Galactic adventures, each zone will provide a different brick-based, interactive activity for fans to build their dream creations.

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help build a giant three-metre LEGO® mosaic, before stocking up on some bespoke Christmas gifts including bespoke baubles and exclusive brickbuilt winter roses.

Endless bricks in the Creative zone will inspire visitors to get building including a 24-metre graffiti wall before racing on the adrenaline fuelled, race ramps.

Visitors can explore a historical display of official LEGO® Star Wars sets, a never before seen a six-foot long super star destroyer fleet and other amazing fan creations. The Minecraft zone allows visitors to create their own models and of course, play the game itself on Minecraft consoles from this popular franchise.

Ticket prices start at £15 for standard admission. To purchase tickets or to receive all the latest news and updates from BRICKLIVE Christmas, visit: www.bricklivechristmas.com

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e r t a e Th S w o h S ’S n e r d l i h C Family & ICE SKATE

Camberley theatre CAMBERLEY Tel: 01276 707600

PETER PAN Tuesday 12th – Sunday 31st December. Take the second star to the right and join Peter Pan as he takes Wendy and her brothers on an action packed adventure in Neverland. Meet Pan’s best friend Tink and the Lost Boys as they help Pan take on his arch enemy Captain Hook!

With all those sword fights, it will be all hands on deck for Mr and Mrs Smee as they do their best to keep everything shipshape. Camberley Theatre gives J.M Barrie’s timeless tale of the boy who never grows up a modern makeover. It is an unforgettable panto complete with flying, laugh out loud gags, singalong songs, breath-taking choreography and bucket loads of audience interaction. Will Peter Pan defeat Captain Hook?

Will Wendy and her brothers make it home? Will Peter Pan ever grow up? Come along and fly to Neverland with us but be sure to bring happy thoughts and a little pixie dust! It’s going to be an awfully big adventure! See website for ticket prices.

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Saturday 9th December – Friday 5th January 2018.

A child is defined by age and must be under the age of 16.

Skaters must be 3 or over. Skate aids are available at the rink free of charge on a first come first served basis and are not pre-bookable. Skate aids are for children under the height 1.2m or under the age of 8. Our skating sessions run on the hour and are 45 minutes long (on the ice). Our skates go from a child size 4 (double bladed skate) up to an adult size 16. You can wear your own hockey or figure skates. Tickets: Adults £9.50, Children and Concession £7.50

cranleigh arts Tel: 01483 2780000

CHILDREN’S THEATRE: SANTA IN LOVE Saturday 9th December.

Times: 11:30am & 2.30pm.

Have you ever wanted to know where the fairy on the Christmas tree comes from, or why you never see a Christmas elf, or what happened to Frosty the Snowman? Or the greatest secret of all... about Santa

Claus and the thing he loves best. A family musical complete with games, giggles and your favourite Christmas songs.

Please note, fake snow will be used during this production.

Suitable for ages 2+. Santa will be available after the show to meet you and give a present.

Tickets: £9.50

DICK WHITTINGTON PANTO Thursday 14th December – Saturday 16th. Times vary, see website. Join our hero ‘Dick Whittington’ on an adventure to London, where the streets are paved with gold, to seek your fortune. ‘Dick Whittington’ is our funniest and most spectacular pantomime ever! Packed with songs, slapstick, silliness, breath-taking special effects, audience participation and all the fairy tale magic of traditional pantomime! Family tickets cannot be purchased on line, please call box office 01483 278000 or drop in. Tickets: £12 Child; £14.50 Adult; £48 Family of 4

A CHRISTMAS CAROL – A FOLK OPERA Wednesday 20th December, 7.30pm. A brand-new retelling of the best-loved Yuletide adventure of them all – Charles

Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”.

Using new lyrics and traditional English folk tunes, Green Matthews (with special guest Jude Rees of Pilgrims’ Way) use a bewitching blend of voices and instruments to create a musical retelling of this seasonal favourite. The first half of the show is a blend of Victorian carols and midwinter folk songs which paint a vivid and colourful picture of the festive season in Dickens’ time. The second half is an hourlong ‘folk opera’ of his most iconic novella - the tale of how flintyhearted miser Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes several ghostly visitations over the course of a cold and bitter Christmas Eve and awakes the following morning transformed into the epitome of the Christmas spirit - warmhearted, generous and loving.

Ticket: £11

dorking halls Tel: 01306 881717

WEST END CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR – SHOW CHOIR Thursday 7th December.

Time: 7.30pm. Show Choir are thrilled to be returning to Dorking Halls at Christmas for the third year with another sparkling evening of

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entertainment for all the family!

There’ll be singing, dancing and laughter, with a fabulous mix of West End songs from shows including 42nd Street, Les Mis, Hairspray, and The Lion King, and of course some festive favourites too!!! Founded by former Opera Singer, Angela Mackenzie in 2014, Show Choir now has choirs based in Dorking, Banstead, Cobham and West Byfleet, and are known throughout Surrey for their fabulous, fun performances! As well as numerous local events, Show Choir have sung on the Royal Castle Stage at Disneyland Paris, Flash Mobbed Guildford town Centre, performed on stage with Tenors Un Limited on their US/UK Tour, and were invited to sing with the acclaimed quartet, Beyond the Barricade. Show Choir - not just a choir, a Theatrical Experience!!

Tickets: £16.00, £19.00, Concessions £13.00, £16.00

SLEEPING BEAUTY Saturday 16th – Thursday 28th December. Times vary, see website. Set your alarm clocks early for Christmas 2017 as Enchanted Entertainment return to Dorking Halls with their magical pantomime Sleeping Beauty in December. The pantomime will include heaps of fun and laughter as well as plenty of audience participation... oh yes it will!

Come and join in the festive fun as Dorking Halls and Enchanted Entertainment bring one of the world’s best loved pantomimes to life. Packed with sensational songs, dazzling dance routines, spectacular sets and fabulous costumes; this is a tremendous treat for all the family you won’t want to miss! Tickets: from £19, Concs £17

electric theatre Tel: 01483 444789

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Thursday 14th – Saturday 16th December. Time: 4.30 & 7.30pm. The Man in the Moon present Charles Dickens’

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classic, adapted for the stage

by Sheila Laughton. Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas. But one Christmas Eve, he is visited by the late Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Will the things that they show Scrooge be enough to make him change his miserly ways forever? A magical youth theatre production for all the family brought to the stage by a large, talented cast, aged 5 to 18 years old. A wonderful Christmas treat for the whole family. Tickets £12.50 Concessions £10

SANTA’S CHRISTMAS WISH Friday 22nd December.

Times: 11am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm. Honalee Media return with their fabulous show - Santa’s Christmas Wish! Join a fun, festive, musical adventure to give Santa the very best Christmas, then meet him at his home in the North Pole! There every child will receive a special present from Father Christmas in our popular meet, greet and treat, after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever! Santa’s Christmas Wish is a festive, song-filled, interactive family show particularly suitable for 2-7 year olds. It lasts 40 minutes followed by a special meet, greet and treat with Father Christmas himself! Family ticket for two adults and two children £36.00

epsom playhouse Tel: 01372 742555

SANTA CLAUS AND THE MAGICAL CHRISTMAS JOURNEY Friday 8th December Sunday 24th December.

Times vary, see website. A Brand New Christmas Adventure with songs, stories, a meet and greet with Santa and a free gift!

Tickets: Adult £14.50, child £12.50.

- Sunday 7th January 2018.

Times vary, see website. Are you ready for a gigantic sprinkle of Epsom Playhouse magic this Christmas? Then get set to join Cinderella on a pumpkin coach ride through pantoland! There’s only one problem, Cinders’ ugly sisters and wicked step-mum make her clean all day and it’s really not fair. She needs you!

Plus some support from her best friend Buttons and maybe a bit of help from a certain fairy Godmother! Tickets: Adult £18.50, child £16.50.

G-Live Tel: 0844 7701 797

SANTA CLAUS AND THE MAGICAL CHRISTMAS JOURNEY Friday 8th – Sunday 24th December. Times vary, see website. It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa Claus is flying high above the clouds delivering presents to all the very good boys and girls around the world. Hiding in the back are two naughty elves Charlie and Kara who have snuck on-board for the ride…! All is well until suddenly, just as Santa Claus flies high above Guildford, the Sat Nav goes haywire and breaks leaving him stranded without his list of postcodes to deliver presents to! With the clock ticking and morning fast approaching it’s down to Charlie, Kara and Muffin the bear to come up with a clever plan to save Christmas.

As an added Christmas treat, all of the good boys and girls in the audience will meet Santa after the show and receive a special present of their own. Best for children 2+ Tickets: Peak shows: Adult: £16.50, Child: £15.50. Offpeak shows: Adult: £14.50, Child: £13.50

harlequin theatre Tel: 01737 276 500

CINDERELLA

PETER PAN

Friday 15th December 2017

Friday 8th – Sunday 31st

December. Times vary, see website. Hoist the mainsail!

Ship loads of pantomime style nautical naughtiness are setting sail this Christmas as we hook up with the boy who never grew up in the Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan. Defying gravity, Wendy, Michael and John Darling take the second star to the right and straight on till morning as they fly from the rooftops of Victorian London to join Peter, the Lost Boys and the fairy Tinkerbell in Never Land where the Jolly Roger is anchored and Captain Hook is on a mission to outwit and out manoeuvre our hero. Dame Able Mabel is on course to deliver a titanic treasure chest of sea faring couture and ship’s mate Smee will add to the chock-ablock comedy capers and high sea shenanigans! You don’t have to believe in fairies but an awfully big adventure awaits audiences of all ages in a magical and spectacular pantomime!

Tickets: Adults from £22, Child & conc. from £21

leatherhead theatre Tel: 01372 365141

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS Friday 15th December.

Time: 7:30pm. A Fundraising Concert for The Leatherhead Theatre Presented by the University of Chichester. We are delighted that the University has agreed to return with a heart-warming Christmas Concert to raise funds for the theatre’s charitable trust. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas features some of the festive season’s best-loved songs and music. Joining the vocalists on stage will be the University orchestra and choir.

The concert promises to be the perfect way to start off the season’s festivities as well as an opportunity to see the stars of the future! Tickets: £12.50

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