Primary Times in Surrey CHRISTMAS 2018

for parents, teachers and children

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Christmas 2018 26th November 2018 - 4th February 2019

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New books for Christmas 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.

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DEVELOPING POTENTIAL FOR LIFE St. Andrew’s School was founded in 1937 and is a respected and thriving coeducational Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School, set in 11 acres of grounds near Woking town centre. The School seeks to create a nurturing and happy environment in which all pupils are encouraged and enabled to develop their potential to the full.

At St. Andrew’s children feel secure and confident and are highly motivated to perform to the best of their ability in all aspects of school life. Children are prepared for entrance and scholarship exams to a wide range of independent senior schools and there are specialist teaching facilities for all subjects including science, ICT, music and art. The curriculum is broad and the school places great emphasis on music, sport and the arts. In our latest ISI Inspection, (January 2016), we were extremely proud to be rated ‘excellent’ in all areas.

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St. Andrew’s has excellent on-site facilities including an all weather sports surface, sports pitches, tennis courts, cricket nets and a swimming pool. We are also currently in the process of an exciting new development project that will provide us with a performing arts centre, new classrooms, changing rooms and food technology room.

Children can be supervised at school from 8am and, through our extensive after-school activities programme for Year 3 and above, until 6/6.30pm most evenings. An after-school club is also available from 4.15pm to 6pm for Pre-Prep, Year 3 and Year 4 children.

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Come to our next open morning and have a guided tour by one of our senior pupils. See our advertisement for more details or visit our website: www.st-andrews.woking.sch.uk n

FENNIES Fennies is a family chain of ten gorgeous nurseries in Surrey and South East where children aged from three months to five years begin an amazing learning journey from nursery to preschool.

Our nurseries are wonderful and inspiring places where children explore, play, make new friends and discover an exciting world of multi-sensory experiences. Our Fennies team are passionate and welcoming Early Years teachers who cherish and nurture children in custom made indoor and outdoor spaces that incite wonder and curiosity and enable learning through play.

Nutritious and delicious meals are freshly prepared on site by our nursery chef and we cater for all dietary requirements including babies who are weaning. We have private,

drive-in car parks for safe and convenient drop-offs and pickups and all of our nurseries are open from 7am to 7pm daily for parents who need flexibility.

All of our nurseries are rated Good or Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. Fees are fully inclusive and include a bespoke settling in period. 30 hours childcare is available and all childcare vouchers and tax free childcare payments are accepted.

We work in partnership with parents so that every child can grow and develop in their own unique way. To book a visit at your local Fennies nursery, please go to www. fennies.com or call 0208 770 3222. To take advantage of free registration simply quote ‘PT18’ n

A LEADING IAPS CO-EDUCATIONAL NURSERY, PRE-PREPARATORY & PREPARATORY SCHOOL In the Pre-Prep department, the creative curriculum enables the children from Nursery to Year 2 to learn through play, adventure, discovery and experience. 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.

Hoe Bridge School is set in a perfect location on the outskirts of Woking surrounded by 22 acres of beautiful grounds and is only 25 minutes from London. In the latest inspection, the School achieved a grade of ‘excellent’, something that both the girls & boys and staff are extremely proud of.

At the heart of Hoe Bridge stands the stunning 17th century mansion, Hoe Place. Around this mansion, the School has recently undertaken several major building projects to further enhance the facilities. The Pre-Prep department has been completely rebuilt to create more space and light for the younger children and the Nursery offers busy parents the option of five full days. Further projects in the Prep department will also create more space for the older girls and boys.

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 national success in netball and hockey, county success in cricket, football and hockey; individual musical success in national youth orchestras and choirs and a spectacular annual art exhibition.

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

the bright are challenged and the less able supported; we endeavour to instil confidence in all our children. Visitors are amazed how happy the children are, how determined they are to succeed and how much they care about each other.

The School has an extremely good reputation and is constantly striving to preserve the family atmosphere, improve results and explore all possibilities for enriching both the School and the lives of the children. n

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.

The atmosphere of every school is unique and we consider the strength and attraction of Hoe Bridge to lie in the atmosphere here. Standards and targets are realistic, though set as high as possible,

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SANTA’S TRAIN RIDE AND CELLAR GROTTO Denbies Vineyard, London Road, Dorking 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. Tickets: £8.25 per child which 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). £3 per adult which includes the train ride and mince pies in the cellar

THE CATERHAM VALLEY CHRISTMAS ELVES TAKEOVER Caterham Valley shops, Caterham Valley Surrey CR3 6HY. For four weeks from Saturday, November 24, the 20 hand-crafted Caterham

Valley elves will be hiding in shops and businesses waiting to be discovered by children using a free trail sheet to track them down.

Free event.

FATHER CHRISTMAS Bocketts Farm Park, Young Street, Leatherhead KT22 9BS. Experience a Magical Christmas at Bocketts Farm, as Father Christmas returns.

Children will love to hop on board the Santa Express to his magical and traditional hay barn workshop.

Once inside, each child will meet Father Christmas and receive a gift! Visit bockettsfarm.co.uk for times and availability and to buy your tickets in advance. Please note that Father Christmas tickets (£9.50 per child) can only be purchased in addition to a farm entry ticket. There’s lots to explore on the farm park this December with gorgeous baby lambs to see and a full programme of fun farm activities including Animal Handling, Goat Milking, Tractor Rides, Pony Rides and Pig Racing.

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R Children can also complete the fun Christmas trail and get creative in the festive craft corner. Plus, experience a ‘white Christmas’ in the giant snow globe and enjoy endless amounts of indoor play.

Great fun for all the family! Tickets: Children 3-17 years: £17 - £21, Children 2 years: £17 - £19.20, Under 2 years to visit Santa: £9.50, Adults: £7.50 - £11.

Monday 26th Nov Saturday 6th Jan

HAMPTON COURT PALACE ICE RINK Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey KT8 9AU. The Hampton

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Court Palace Ice Rink returns this festive period for yet another splendid skating season. Put your ear muffs, gloves and skates on, grab someone’s hand and have some fun this Christmas. With the spectacular backdrop of Hampton Court Palace’s West Front, the Ice Rink is an event not to be missed.

Enjoy festive refreshments from the Frost Fayre Cafe, serving seasonal food and drink throughout the iceskating 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! See website for prices.

Monday 26th Nov 31st Jan WINTER ADVENTURES

Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone RH9 8LX. 10am – 4.45pm. The ideal place to come and play this winter, with two

cosy indoor play barns and over 500 animals. Stay snug in Animal Holding and meet new friends!

Guaranteed farmyard fun! Tickets: See website for details. Tickets can be pre-booked online or purchased on the gate on the day.

Wednesday 28th Friday 30th

CHRISTMAS STORIES AND SONGS WITH SANTA RHS Garden Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB. For a magical day out, come and meet Santa at Wisley this festive season. Join us for a classic Christmas tale, have a sing-along and a story with the man himself and receive a small gift. On selected dates you can also decorate delicious gingerbread to take home. You can book online right up to the day before, plus there are sometimes spaces on the day or cancellations - for bookings on the day, you can buy a ticket from the Plant Centre., Also taking place on Wednesday 5th - 7th and 12th – 14th December.

Wednesday 28th Nov – Sunday 23rd Dec

STORIES & SONGS WITH SANTA

RHS Garden Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB. 10am – 6.30pm. Join Santa for stories, songs and a present in his Grotto in the Plant Centre. There will be gingerbread decorating and other craft activities. See website for prices.

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R Friday 30th Nov Sunday 2nd Dec GIANT SNOW GLOBE

Staines-Upon-Thames High Street, Middlesex TW18 4QH. 10am – 5pm. Start the festive fun this winter with the Giant Snow Globe in Staines-upon-Thames! Step inside the snow globe and pose for a festive photo! Free event.

Friday 30th Nov Wednesday 3rd Jan 1930’S CHRISTMAS

Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Near Dorking RH5 6BD. 10am – 4pm.

As part of our Christmas tradition, our theme once again is the fabulous

festive parties that Mrs. Greville was renowned for during the 1930s. Step back in time and experience the glamour of a high society Christmas.

The house is blooming with seasonal flowers displays, Christmas trees twinkle gently in the salon, scents of nutmeg & cinnamon drift from the servery, and all the while 1930s tunes float through the air to set your feet dancing. Glimpse the servant’s areas where all the hard work was done to make the parties run like clockwork and it’s not just the grown-ups who are celebrating this year, Mrs. Greville’s dogs are having their very own party, follow our trail to find her furry friends.

Booking not needed. Free event (normal admission applies). Not open Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

DECEMBER Saturday 1st

REIGATE CHRISTMAS FAYRE AND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON

Pre-school classes with Woking Gymnastics Club From 3 months to 4 years, our pre-school classes at Woking Gymnastics Club have something to offer for everyone! Our classes are aimed to help with your child’s development in their early years through structured activity and fun. The classes focus on learning through play and having fun in a safe environment.

For more information and to view our full timetable, please visit our website.

Free trial for all new members, call us today to book your space! (excluding drop-in classes)

Kingfield Road, Woking, Surrey GU22 9AA T: 01483 771426

E: join@wokinggymnastics.co.uk

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Church Street, Reigate RH2 0AA. 12 noon – 5pm. With over fifty market stalls there will be something for everyone to pick up some fantastic Christmas presents or something to treat themselves. Street food stalls will be there to keep everyone warm & fed and of course it wouldn’t be Christmas without a mug or two of Glühwein. Throughout the day, there will be entertainment & music with local bands and performers and carol singing. As in previous years, the highlight will be the light switch-on performed by a star of the Christmas panto at the Harlequin and the Mayor of Reigate & Banstead: so this year Ann Widdecombe and Cllr Dorothy Ross-Tomlin, at 4.30pm. Free event.

WEYBRIDGE CHRISTMAS MARKET 23 Baker Street, Weybridge KT13 8AE. From 1pm. It’s never too early to celebrate Christmas so put the 1st December in your diary and come Christmas shopping in

Weybridge! Visit our Artisan food and craft market from 1pm and join in the children’s lantern parade at 4pm. Our Christmas tree lights will be switched on at 4.45 by the lovely Miss Surrey. Free event.

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd

CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFT FAIR The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking GU21 4AA. 10.30 – 4pm.

Enjoy your Christmas shopping with a difference and find that extra special gift you won’t find anywhere else. Expect an array of products from local designers, crafters, painters and producers alongside food, live music and a wonderfully festive atmosphere. Free Entry but suggested donation is £3.

SLEEPING BEAUTY WEEKEND The Square, 5-6 The Square, Camberley GU15 3SL. 10am – 5pm.

The Square Camberley is hosting a Sleeping Beauty weekend to

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R coincide with Camberley Theatre’s Christmas pantomime, Sleeping Beauty. Little shoppers can dress like a Prince and Princess, pose for pictures on The Square’s very own royal throne and enjoy free face painting! Free event.

A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS The Savill Garden, Wick Lane, Englefield Green, Egham TW20 0UU. 9.30am – 3pm. Follow the Winter Sprite Trail. Starting at The Savill Building, search for the magical Winter Sprites in the Great Park. Look for Jingle, Tinsel and Spruce and other Sprites hidden around Obelisk pond and discover

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fascinating winter facts about the animals and plants that make the Great Park their home. This hour-long trail which is buggy and wheelchair friendly is a great way to get out and burn off some energy as well as earn a treat at the end.

Don’t forget your outdoor footwear!

You can also enjoy the variety of beautiful and fragrant plants that thrive in the winter months. Discover the flaming dogwoods and willows in the Winter Garden as well as the golden grasses from New Zealand.

MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS Hatchlands Park, Guildford GU4 7RT. Father Christmas is visiting Hatchlands Park again this year.

You can come along and meet him in his cosy sitting room in the courtyard, have a quick chat and receive a small present. Please note that normal National Trust entrance fees (£7.50 for adults and £3.75 for children 5-18 years old) will apply Father Christmas will see eight children within each half an hour time slot. Tickets: Children

£5 (includes gift). Also taking place on December 22nd & 23rd.

SWINGBRIDGE SANTA CRUISE ON THE RIVER WEY Millmead Island, Guildford GU1 9SB. Fun, festive and all proceeds go to The Surrey Care Trust! Join Santa aboard our Swingbridge 1 broad beam boat this Christmas for a gentle family cruise along the River Wey. The boat will depart from Millmead Island in search of Santa we’ll be looking for 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 join us in the Christmas cabin for the return journey. Tickets: Child aged 1 - 16 years £10, Adult (with child) £10, Family 2 adults + 2 children £35. Also taking place on December 8th & 9th.

Saturday 1st Dec Wednesday 2nd Jan GLOW 2018

RHS Garden Wisley, Woking

GU23 6QB. 4pm – 8pm. Come on a magical adventure here at Wisley during Glow 2018, with fantastical flowers to light your way. Wander the enchanting trail to see spectacular light installations, a selection of Wisley’s iconic trees illuminated and floating lights creating rippling reflections. Along the way, venture into the Woodland Realm inside The Glasshouse and don’t miss the spectacular view of the Laboratory and Jellicoe Canal as you near the end of the illuminated trail. Christmas display in The Glasshouse: Step into the Woodland Realm that has transformed The Glasshouse.

This is where the Wood Elves live who care for all creatures of the forest and Santa’s reindeer when they aren’t flying through the skies on Christmas Eve. Spot the elves in their green and brown garb watching over the reindeer and see their homes high in the trees, hung with plants growing in glass balls and sparkling with crystals like raindrops. Look out for other

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R woodland creatures and toadstools along the stream where some reindeers are drinking. Marvel at the tall tree built from poinsettias.

Booking Glow 2018 - Due to popular demand it is essential that all visitors, including members, book a time slot for the event.

Please note a £1 fee is applied to all tickets to guarantee your time slot.

Sunday 2nd

FESTIVE ANIMAL FUN DAY Merrist Wood College, Holly Lane, Worplesdon Guildford GU3 3PE. 12noon – 4pm. Join us for a festive fun day for the whole family. There is a visit from Santa and his reindeer, crafts, face painting, Twinkle the

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pony, warming refreshments and stalls. Tickets: Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £30, Adult ticket £9, Child ticket (2-16yrs) £8, Concession (student & over 65s) £8, Under 2 years are free.

Sunday 2nd Monday 24th

CHRISTMAS AT HASLEMERE Haslemere Museum, 78 High Street, Haslemere GU27 2LA. 10am – 5pm. Haslemere Museum has a host of festive events planned this Christmas. On Sunday 2nd December, the Museum opens for the Haslemere Christmas market where there will be an abundance of stalls and activities, including face painting and even Santa will be making an appearance.

The Museum tea room will also be open for seasonal treats too.

During the week leading up to Christmas, Santa’s Victorian Parlour will open from Thursday 20th December where children can visit Santa as he takes time out before Christmas to relax in his charming Victorian parlour.

Your little ones can tell him all their special Christmas wishes and each child will receive a gift to take home. The Haslemere Mummers return on Saturday 22nd December when they will give a special 50th anniversary performance of this traditional local Christmas folk play, full of colourful characters and comic drama. Throughout December, there will be lots of festive workshops for children taking place including Early Years for under 5s and Museum Explorers for children aged 5-11 years.

Younger visitors can also enjoy the ‘12 Days of Christmas’ trail whilst exploring the galleries.

The Museum shop will also be open and stocked with a fabulous selection of festive decorations and greetings cards, stylish ladies’ accessories, gifts for men, delicious homemade jam and honey, beautiful stationery, traditional children’s toys, stocking fillers and books for all ages - so get Christmas all wrapped up and find presents for your friends and

family. Why not treat them to a Museum gift membership - the perfect present that lasts all year!

Friday 7th

THREE WISE MEN: A CHRISTMAS PLAY The Back Room of The Star Inn, 2 Quarry Street, Guildford GU1 3TY. 8pm. Returning by popular demand after debuting at Guildford Fringe Festival this year, this astonishing untold true story of the making of modern Christmas is from the co-writer of BBC’s Miranda, Not Going Out and Top Gear. 1843: An Englishman, a German and an American walk into a cabin – and come out with the blueprint for today’s Christmas. Charles Dickens, Prince Albert and Washington Irving are Queen Victoria’s three wise men – but as they bring trees, turkey, snow and Santa in from the cold, there are ghosts to be dealt with first…Presented as a radio play, this hilarious historical new play is from the award-winning Guildford-based writer behind TV’s Buble at the BBC, The Royal Variety

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R Performance and TFI Friday – and is sure to put you in the festive spirit (or at least make your cheeks red).

Tickets: £15 (£13 concessions).

Saturday 8th Dec Sunday 6th Jan KING HENRY’S CHRISTMAS TRAIL

Runnymede and Ankerwycke, Windsor Road, Old Windsor SL4 2JL. 10.30am – 3.30pm. Bring the family to Runnymede for a festive walk and discover how King Henry VIII would have celebrated Christmas in Tudor Times. Cost: 50p per trail sheet, available from the Magna Carta tea-room.

Friday 14th Sunday 16th

SNOW WHITE ON ICE Spectrum, Parkway, Guildford GU1 1UP. 2pm & 6pm, A Magic Mirror, a sleeping Princess and a handsome Prince come to Guildford this December with our annual ice pantomime! Spectrum Ice will be transported like never before to a magical fairy-tale wonderland this Christmas as the popular pantomime ‘Snow White’ takes to the ice. The three-day festive ice show will run from 14th to 16th December and will feature performances by some of the region’s rising skating stars, along with some special guests! Snow White’s father, the powerful King remarries the beautiful, but wicked Queen! She is jealous when the powerful magic mirror says that ‘Snow White’ is fairer then she!

And orders the huntsman to kill her! The huntsman can’t kill her as he is best friends with Snow White, so leaves her to hide in the woods.

Snow White then meets 7 dwarfs

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who kindly invite her to stay with them. The wicked Queen finds out where Snow White is hiding and goes to find her. Disguised as an old lady she gives Snow White an apple which then poisons her. The spirit of the forest casts a spell on her which saves her but sending her into a deep sleep which can only be broken by ‘true loves kiss’.

Prince Charming enters to lift the spell from Snow White, which awakens her and they all, except the evil Wicked Queen, live happily ever after. Tickets from £9.

Saturday 15th

FESTIVE FOREST CRAFT CLUB Alice Holt Forest, Buck’s Horn Oak, Farnham GU10 4LS. 10am – 3pm.

Full day’s session for children aged 5-12. Festive crafts from natural materials combined with outdoor forest games & exploration. Booking essential. Tickets: £20 per child.

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th

MEET MRS CHRISTMAS Hatchlands Park, East Clandon,

Guildford GU4 7RT. Mrs Christmas is visiting Hatchlands Park again this year. You can come along and meet her in her cosy sitting room in the courtyard, have a quick chat and receive a small present. Please note that normal National Trust entrance fees (£7.50 for adults and £3.75 for children 5-18 years old) will apply. Mrs Christmas will see eight children within each half an hour time slot. Tickets: Children £5 (includes gift).

Wednesday 26th

BOXING DAY RANGER WALK

Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Near Dorking RH5 6BD. 11am – 1pm. Come with all the family to walk off that Christmas pudding on our Boxing Day walk. Take in the seasonal highlights of our 1400acre estate, on a guided walk led by one of our expert rangers. This is a two-hour walking event on uneven ground. This is a two-hour walking event on uneven ground.

Tickets: Adult £5, Child £3. Booking essential.

There’s no better place for the ultimate sports birthday party!

Come and celebrate at Sandown Sports with a range of activities to choose from.

Sandown Sports Club, More Lane, Esher, Surrey. KT10 8AN Tel: 01372 467132 ski@sandownsports.co.uk www.sandownsports.co.uk

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drawn sleigh in the grounds.

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AT NEWDIGATE FARM We are a family run farm who take pride in growing our Christmas trees to the best they can be, with the aim of giving families the chance to pick and dig their perfect tree together.

Not only do we have a choice of pre-cut, dig or cut your own trees, we also have a selection of wreaths, accessories and Christmas tree stands available on a first come, first served basis.

We have acres of trees so bring your family along to Dean House Farm, Church Road, Newdigate, RH5 5DL this December and begin your Christmas celebrations in the most festive way!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Newdigate Farms! n

PHYLISS TUCKWELL HOSPICE CARE’S

SANTA & RUDOLPH FUN RUNS Join Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care for their Santa and Rudolph Fun Runs. They are festive events for the whole family. They are not timed so you can run, jog, or walk the route. The entry fee includes a Santa Suit for the adults and reindeer antlers and red noses for the children. Everyone who participates will receive a medal and goody bag at the end.

The Godalming run is on Saturday 8th December, with a new route starting and ending at The Pepperpot at 10.00am.

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Wrap up Christmas in style at Tunsgate Quarter ‘Tis the season at Tunsgate Quarter, the most stylish place to shop, eat and meet in Guildford.

There’s plenty of time to find that fabulous gift with later shopping every Thursday until Christmas. Pick up charming treats and delightful gifts until 8pm. That gives you more time to explore your favourite stores including Penhaligon’s, The White Company, Bobbi Brown, Lululemon and Cath Kidston.

To keep you merry and bright, we’ll have a programme of live music to get those festive spirits soaring under the twinkle of our decorations.

Once you’ve finished shopping, it’s time to toast the season and feast on all things merry and bright in one of our restaurants. Cosy Club, The Ivy Castle View and Pho are ready to sparkle with Christmas menus and treats.

If you’re joining us at the weekend, we’ll have a programme of activity every Saturday and Sunday afternoon until Christmas.

Strike the harp and join us for a host of live entertainment including choirs, musicians and singers. Rock Choir and So Sinatra are just a few of the names you can expect to see.

Since its successful opening in March, Tunsgate Quarter is home to a wide range of lifestyle shops and restaurants, including The Ivy Castle View, Nespresso, Loaf, Oka, Penhaglion’s, T.M. Lewin, Clarks, The White Company, Cath Kidston, Seasalt, David Clulow, and Pho. Find out more about Christmas at Tunsgate Quarter at TunsgateQuarter.com

e r t a e Th S W O H S ’S N E R D L I H FAMILY & C

Camberley theatre

cranleigh arts

dorking halls

Tel: 01276 707600

Tel: 01483 2780000

Tel: 01306 881717

this Christmas for a show filled with spectacular pantomime magic, dazzling production numbers and of course jokes galore for all the family!

SLEEPING BEAUTY

A DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS

Tickets: £19.50, Seniors &

Saturday 8th December,

REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL CONCERT

Monday 10th – Monday 31st December. Join Camberley Theatre

10.30am - 12.30pm. The Arts

Wednesday 28th November,

(2 Adults, 2 Children) £69.00

for a brand-new adaptation of the

Society Cranleigh, invites you to

7pm. Instrumental ensembles from

classic fairy-tale; Sleeping Beauty!

an amazing opportunity to have

Reigate Grammar School present

This spell-binding production

a Dickensian experience with

an entertaining and ambitious

features singalong songs, high energy

conjuring, magic and illusion from

programme, ranging from Swing

electric theatre

choreography, beautiful scenery

Bertie Pearce, a member of the Inner

Band to full Symphony Orchestra.

Tel: 01483 444789

and a host of side-splitting jokes!

Magic Circle, with Gold Star. You

They are also joined on the Dorking

Sleeping Beauty is a tale never told

will be highly amused, entertained

Halls stage by the massed First

before in Camberley and with lots

and bewitched, a great start to

form voices, who will contribute a

LETS ALL DANCE – SLEEPING BEAUTY

of audience participation, lovable

the festive season. Refreshments

rousing and energetic performance,

Sunday 23rd December, 11am

characters and special effects,

will be available. Note: Booking for

in what promises to be a memorable

& 2pm. Let’s All Dance is delighted

this promises to be Camberley

this event is through a third party.

showcase of music at the school.

to present this much-loved ballet for

Theatre’s funniest and most magical

Reserve a place by calling Liz Trickett

Tickets: £12, Seniors, Children,

the whole family. Dazzling dancers,

pantomime ever!

on 01483 274527.

Students £6

Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score

SANTA’S NEW SLEIGH

SLEEPING BEAUTY

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

glittering classical ballet to life. A

Friday 14th – Sunday 16th

Saturday 8th December, 7pm

Saturday 15th- Saturday 29th

good fairy turned evil by jealousy

December. A magical & Musical

& Sunday 9th 2.30pm. Join us

December. Don’t miss another fun-

casts a bad spell on a young princess.

Festive Show by Brad Fitt. Christmas

this Christmas for the pantomime of

filled Christmas pantomime from the

But an act of pure love will undo

is fast approaching, and Santa’s

your dreams! Help Prince Valentine

same team behind last year’s record-

her magic, restoring her heart and

sleigh is nowhere to be found. Will

defeat the evil fairy, Malevola and

breaking production of Sleeping

bringing peace and harmony to the

Sprocket and Dibs be able to create a

wake Sleeping Beauty with true loves

Beauty. With a star cast, impressive

entire kingdom. By the company

new sleigh in time or will Christmas

kiss. ‘Sleeping Beauty’ promises to

music, energetic dance routines as

who brought you The Princess & the

be cancelled? Can you help them

be our funniest and most spectacular

well as plenty of jokes, slapstick and

Frog, The Owl & the Pussycat, Teddy

save the day? Only time will tell

pantomime ever! Packed with

heaps of audience participation!

Bears’ Picnic, The Nutcracker and

but with audience participation,

songs, slapstick, silliness, audience

Our spellbinding pantomime for

Alice in Wonderland, this brand-new

sing-alongs and a present from Santa

participation and all the fairy-tale

Christmas 2018 tells the story of

production is the perfect festive

for every child it promises to be the

magic of traditional pantomime! This

Beauty who longs for romance and

treat. Tickets: £9, Conc. £8

perfect festive treat. Perfect for Ages

fun-filled extravaganza is guaranteed

adventure, a bad-mannered Prince

2+ Every Child will receive a gift from

to delight the whole family. Tickets:

who is transformed into a Beast

Santa and get the opportunity to

£14.50 Adult; £12 Child; £48

to teach him a lesson and a good

take a photo with Santa on his new

Family of 4

Fairy who makes both their dreams

Children £17.50, Family Ticket

and gorgeous costumes bring this

Sleigh. Tickets: £12

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come true. Join us at Dorking Halls

WHY STAGECOACH EPSOM WILL

GIVE YOUR CHILD CREATIVE

COURAGE FOR LIFE at school academically but also in their focus and confidence. This makes our job so rewarding!” Says principal Rachel Crouch who personally oversees all 7 main stages, 9 early stages classes and a professional advanced class called Further Stages for 15-18 years.

At Stagecoach Epsom they must be doing something right! Now training nearly 600 students from ages 4 to 18 each week from their three locations around Epsom.

Children are gaining life skills that will see them gain success on the stage of life!

“Parents often tell us how much children have improved

Our students shine in all areas of life as well as on stage in the west end, on television and in the movies.

We couldn’t be prouder of all our students and look forward to welcoming more to our classes for the spring term. Call now to book your two week trial. n www.stagecoach.co.uk/Epsom 01737669504

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of glitter, giant balloons, a spectacular

Theatre OWS FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SH

epsom playhouse

the exciting, fun-packed storyline for family-friendly pantomimes. Book

laser-light display and a licensed bar for the big kids, this family-friendly party afternoon will make Christmas

leatherhead theatre Tel: 01372 365141

2018 truly unforgettable for everyone.

ALADDIN

Come party with Santa, Rudolph

Thursday 20th - Sunday 30th

and friends. Tickets: Adults £10,

December. Can the urban urchin

Children £7.50

Aladdin win the heart of the beautiful Princess Jasmine? Can the ‘chosen one’ fulfil his destiny with the help of

harlequin theatre Tel: 01737 276 500

his friends the ‘Spirit of the Ring’ and of course – the all-powerful ‘Genie of the laaaamp’!? Can Aladdin learn how to...and be the...and become a…

Tickets: Adult £22.50,

SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS

child £19.50

Friday 7th December to Monday

magic and the dastardly wizard

Friday 14th December 2018 -

31st December. Huge helpings

Abanazar...! Add the world-famous

Sunday 6th January 2019. Epsom

of laughter with a generous serving

Widow Twankey and an hilarious

Playhouse is delighted to announce

of traditional pantomime audience

Wishy Washy and this is the best

participation, mixed with stunning

pantomime you could ever wish

scenery, spectacular costumes, a

for! With plenty of sparkle - and a

dashing prince and the fairest Snow

truly amazing set with plenty of jaw

White of all. Add in seven dwarfs full

dropping illusions - this marvellous

Tel: 01372 742555 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

Jack and the Beanstalk will be our 2018 Pantomime. A last-minute change to the previously billed Snow White &

today to experience this giant of show!

G-Live Tel: 0844 7701 797

well…you’ll just have to wait and see!

Standing in his way are adventure,

the Seven Dwarfs. The legend of Jack

RUDOLPH RAVE!

and the Beanstalk can be traced back

Sunday 16th December, 2pm.

of mischief and merriment, sprinkle

mix of magic, comedy, puppets, music

through many centuries. It’s a thrilling

There’s fun for all the family this

with Woodland Fairy magic dust and

and adventure lead the way to some

tale of adventure... magic beans...

Christmas at our Rudolph Rave! With

its all the winning ingredients for a

good traditional panto family fun this

a mysterious land way up in the

a DJ on the decks playing classic dance

pantomime that’s simply wicked,

Christmas!! Come and see what all the

clouds... a hidden treasure... and the

tunes, a sprinkling of Christmas songs

simply wonderful and simply must be

fuss is about at the best value show in

terrifying Giant - which today provides

and chart tunes, glow sticks, gallons

seen! Tickets: £17 - £23.50

the area! Tickets: From £12.50

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