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Saying farewell to the Summer Holidays is always a little sad, but I welcome the normality of a routine as we attempt to reel in the bedtime hour. Exiting times ahead as Autumn approaches and the leaves change to a kaleidoscope playground of different colour. New adventures for little ones starting In this issue... reception, and for the older ones as they grow and develop into young adults through the course of this 4 Local news academic year. 6 Clubs & Classes news Most importantly enjoy the Autumn light and new beginning. 8 Education news Tamar 10 Top tips for school open days xx If you would Editor: Tamar Pearson 12 School open day directory like to receive FREE 01923 775680 16 The benefits of after school clubs copies of Families [email protected] London Surrey Borders www.familiesonline.co.uk 17 Clubs & classes directory Magazine for your School, Nursery or Parenting Group 19 Spooky Halloween Half Term Events call us today on Next issue: November/ December 2016 01923 775680 Booking deadline: 7 October 22 What’s on at the Theatre 21,000 Copies printed 42,000 readers per issue Printed by The Manson Group, Tel: 01727 848440 www.familiesonline.co.uk Designed by Rebecca Carr, Tel: 07789882467 Inspirational ideas for fun days out near you Would you like to advertise your business to over 42,000 parents in our November issue? Book Today Call 01923 775680

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Former Barberians player kicks off as Headmaster at Cumnor House Greenacre School receive a £2000 School grant form Toyota Fund for a Better Former Saracens Captain and Barbarians Tomorrow to re-landscape their rugby player Floyd Steadman will take over existing Ecological Garden at the helm of the local prestigious Cumnor House School for Boys. This is a school which Greenacre School is thrilled to have been has already produced several national Rugby awarded a £2000 grant from the Toyota Fund stars such as Chris Robshaw and Elliott Daly for a Better Tomorrow to re-landscape our amongst its Alumni, so the future looks good existing Ecological Garden and to launch Ewell Castle School Celebrates for budding sports stars in the local area. a Sensory Garden for all our girls to use Fantastic A Level Results and When asked what his vision is for the school, Mr Steadman is of course keen that the school to coincide with National Biology Week Individual Success Stories (8-16 October 2016) the theme of which is maintains its position as the leading 13+ Boys Prep school in the area. He wants teachers Conservation and Endangered Species. It is another successful year for Ewell Castle who are passionate about their subjects and School, with over 60% of our students leaving inspire the boys, so that pupils achieve so ‘’We will provide seating, bug houses and for Higher Education gaining places at their plants to increase biodiversity, and develop a much more than they ever thought possible first choice universities at this stage, with some For more information www.cumnorhouse.com sensory corner which will allow young children universities yet to make a decision. Nearly opportunities to investigate and “touch” within 15% of exams taken gained the top grades of Explore Learning’s passion to help a safe environment. ‘’ A* - A, with almost two thirds of grades being A* - C. students achieve their potential ‘’We also plan to install a bird box in the garden with a webcam and link it to the Notable performances include Jacob Malpas We get to know each child as an individual internet and our School “Twitter” account, with who achieved an A*, two A grades and a and help them to fall in love with learning. Our a live feed for our very own “Springwatch”, B grade at AS. Other pupils who will be goal - to build confident, fearless learners who making the garden a feature that only the continuing their studies at prestigious Russell are hungry for knowledge. Our award-winning school but also our local community can enjoy. Group Universities include Sasha Vesovic approach has a proven record of supporting Birds such as swifts are in decline and helping (History) and Georgia Heggs (Political children both academically and attitudinally. them by providing suitable nesting sites will Science). For more information, please visit the website enable us to contribute to their conservation. ‘’ www.explorelearning.co.uk

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Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your child and open days are your best chance to get a first-hand view.

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1. Do your homework beforehand Read the Ofsted report and see what has been highlighted as the strengths and weaknesses of the school; this will give you an idea of what to look out for. 3. Chat with teachers too Do they seem sparky and enthused about their work? What are Ponder your priorities for your child’s schooling too: perhaps their favourite things about teaching there and what do they you favour a nurturing place with strong pastoral care, a highly think the challenges are? When they talk do they focus on the academic and competitive environment, or masses of extra- achievements of top performing children or all of them? curricular opportunities? Have they been there long? If many of the staff you speak to 2. On the day, talk to and observe pupils are new, this can suggest high turnover levels, which can be Are they the kind of kids you’d like yours hanging out with? Do unsettling for pupils. you think your child would fit in well? 4. Look at what sort of extra-curricular activities are on Many schools have pupil-led open day tours; so feel free to offer ask them questions, although be forgiving if they don’t know Do they match your child’s interests and talents? What are the the answers to aspects of the school beyond their experience, facilities like for the hobbies your child has: if they’re musical is such as the latest ‘A’ level results or details of school policies on there a dedicated music classroom or building? If they’re a dab communication with parents. hand at sport, are there decent pitches/ courts/ a pool on site? How are teams and orchestra/ drama places selected – is it fairly General questions such as ‘what do you like the most and the inclusive, or do only the very talented get to participate? least about the school?’ can be telling. 5. Head to the head’s speech There will normally be a talk from the headteacher. Listen to what they have to say about their ethos and vision – does it match what you want for your child for the next seven years?

6. Check out the state of the buildings and facilities Not all schools can have shiny new, impressive facilities but is what’s there well-kept and reasonably clean, or marred by litter and graffiti? It sounds silly but check out the loos; they’re the most likely place to be neglected, in terms of pupil behaviour and upkeep, on the open day.

7. Look at staff/ pupil interactions Do the teachers, and especially the head, seem to know most of the pupils? Is there warmth but respect to their interactions, or do the children seem almost fearful of him or her? Are teachers having to bellow at the kids to keep order or do they have a calm but in-control air?

8. Ask about parent/ school communication Find out how much parental involvement is welcomed by the school and how regular reports and parents’ evenings are. Is there a newsletter and how active is the Parent Teacher Association?

9. Consider your general impressions Did the school feel buzzy and an engaging place to learn? Or lacking a sense of purpose and direction? Did pupils seem excited to be there and staff proud of them and the school in general?

10. Bear in mind that at open days there is something of a performance going on This is often the glossy version of a school, so some parents find it useful to make a return visit on a normal school day, where possible.

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Pupils aged 7 – 18 years. 1 Woodcote Ln, Purley, CR8 3HB 22 Nov 9.30 - Pupils 3 – 18 years www.clfs.surrey.sch.uk 020 8668 0050 11am www.ewellcastle.co.uk Open Day - Sat 24 Sep, 9.45 -12:30pm Independent day school for girls. Open Days - 6th Form - Tues 27 Sep Pupils aged 2 – 13 years. 6pm – 8 pm. Whole School - Sat 8 Oct Collingwood School www.cumnorhouse.com 10am-12 noon, Tue 13 Oct 9-10.30am 3 Springfield Road, Wallington, SM6 0BD Open Days - Sat 8 Oct, Tue 22 Nov, and Wed 9 Nov 9-10.30am 020 8647 4607 9.30am - 11am Co-educational day school. Cumnor House School consists of two single-sex Located in beautiful grounds in the picturesque Pupils aged 2 – 11 years highly successful Prep schools in the Croydon and village of Ewell, just half an hour from London, www.collingwoodschool.org.uk Purley area. The Boys’ School boasts some 75 Ewell Castle School provides a small and caring Open Day - Sat 15 Oct years-plus heritage and the Girls’ School is a more co-educational environment for children 3-18. recent addition, both are proud of an impeccable The vision of the School is to nurture and inspire record of academic excellence, as well as music pupils to achieve within a happy and family friendly and sporting achievements galore. The facilities atmosphere. A benefit of being a small school include our own indoor swimming pool, specialist is that each pupil is known and valued within a classrooms for science, art, music and computing as caring, stimulating and disciplined environment. A well as a 10 acre boys’ playing field just across the broad curriculum is offered, underpinned by EC road, which is rare in the Croydon area. Skills for the twenty first century, which focuses on nurturing and developing skills for a modern At all levels the school has enjoyed first class world and achieving each child’s potential. All inspection reports and our results at 10+, 11+ aspects of personal development are fostered, and Croydon High School Open Day Old Farleigh Rd, Croydon CR2 8YB and 13+ are second to none. Also in the School pastoral care and support which is consistently 020 8260 7508 Sat 8 family are the two Outstanding ‘Treetops’ teaching acknowledged to be outstanding (ISI Report 2012) October [email protected] nurseries, which serve as feeders to the two contributes greatly to personal development and Independent girls’ day school schools. achievement of potential. Extra-curricular activities Pupils aged 3 – 18 years broaden horizons and pupils are articulate and www.croydonhigh.gdst.net Please do come and join us at one of our Open show self-confidence. 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Downsend Pre Prep Greenacre School is successful school that Ashtead -22 Oakfield Road, Ashtead, KT21 2RE challenges, develops and nurtures every girl be Girls join Nursery aged 3, entering a warm, caring 01372 385439 the very best she can be and achieve beyond her environment focused on building confidence. Leatherhead - 13 Epsom Road, Leatherhead , expectations. We promote an environment that Surrey, KT22 8ST encourages and challenges our pupils to flourish Classrooms are light, bright and purpose-built and 01372 385437 academically and grow in confidence, and our girls in the innovative 4D room, a combination of sound, Epsom - 6 Norman Avenue, Epsom, KT17 3AB thrive in the positive, supportive atmosphere. Our light, music and touch inspires junior school pupils 01372 385438 outstanding pastoral care and small class sizes to produce wonderful written and creative work. Co – educational Pre prep school enable us to get to know every girl and work Pupils aged 2 – 6 years closely with her to achieve her goals. Thanks to a legacy from a former Music teacher, Open Days - Sat 1 Oct, 9.30 - 11.30am Academically strong girls are stretched and all Year 3 girls learn a stringed instrument with &Thurs 17 Nov, 9.30 - 11.30am challenged to the highest level, whilst all pupils free tuition for a year. Pastoral care is an absolute receive the individual attention that enables them priority; supporting girls as they develop socially Elmhurst School for Boys, and Little to reach their full potential. We inspire our pupils and ensuring success and effort are celebrated Elms Nursery to try new things, broadening their experience and equally. 44-48 S Park Hill Rd, South Croydon CR2 7DW developing the necessary skills for life. 020 8688 0661 Extended opening hours 7.30am to 6.00pm Independent day school for boys. includes free before and after school supervision. 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Homefield Preparatory Oakwood School and Nursery Royal Alexandra & Albert School Western Road, Sutton, SM1 2TE 59 Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2AN Gatton Park, Reigate, RH2 0TD 020 8642 0965 020 8668 2895 01737 649000 Independent day school for boys. Co-educational,Catholic day school. Co-educational boarding school. Pupils aged 3 – 13 years Pupils aged 3 – 11 years. Pupils aged 7 – 18 years. www.homefield.sutton.sch.uk www.oakwoodschool.org.uk www.raa-school.co.uk Open Day - Sat 1 Oct Open Day - Sat 8 Oct, 10am - 1pm Open Days - Sat 24 Sep & Sat 8 Oct – 9-10.30am. Sixth Form Open Evening - Old Palace School of John Whitgift Thurs 22, 7 - 9 pm Preparatory -2, Melville Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7YN Royal Russell Junior School Senior - Old Palace Rd, Croydon CR0 1AX Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR0 5BX 020 8688 2027 020 8651 5884 Independent day school for girls Co-educational day and boarding school. Pupils aged 4 – 18 years. Pupils aged 3 – 18 years. www.oldpalaceofjohnwhitgift.org www.royalrussell.co.uk Working Open Morning Seniors - Wed Open Day - Sat 24 Sep, 8.30am - 1pm. Kingswood House School, Epsom 14 Sep 10.30am 56 West Hill, Epsom, KT19 8LG Open Morning Prep - Sat 17 Sep, 2pm Seaton House School 01372 723590 Open Days 67 Banstead Road South, Sutton, SM2 5LH [email protected] 6 Oct & 8 Oct 020 8642 2332 Independant day school for boys. 9.30am - IndependentPrep school for girls Pupils aged 3 – 13 years 12noon Pupils aged 2 – 11 years. www.kingswoodhouse.org www.seatonhouse.sutton.sch.uk Open Days - 6 & 8 Oct, 9.30am - 12 noon Open Morning - Sat 24 Sep,10.00 - 12.30pm. Kingswood House School is one of the most Drop-in Morning - Tues 27 Sep at 9.30 – successful prep schools in Surrey. We are a thriving 11.30am. community in the heart of Epsom catering for boys through to age 16.

A strong ethos, enviable pastoral care and excellent teaching make Kingswood House the school of choice for parents who want their son to flourish Priory Preparatory both personally and academically. Our commitment Bolters Lane, Banstead, SM7 2AJ Open Days to treating every pupil as an individual, each with 01737 366920 23 Sept & their own unique set of strengths and abilities, has Independent day school for boys 15 Oct time and time again proven to lead to academic Pupils aged 2 – 13 years. success. We can now offer places for our Senior www.prioryprep.co.uk School, Year 9 opened in September 2016. Pop-In Morning - Fri 23 Sep 9.30am, 10.15am and 11am. Open Morning - Sat Come and join us to experience all that Kingswood 15 Oct 10 -12 noon House has to offer. St Christopher’s School Limited number of spaces available for September 6 Down’s Rd, Epsom, KT18 5HE Open Day Traditional core subjects plus various options at in certain year groups. 01372 721807 Friday 7 Oct GCSE Small, focussed, teaching groups Access to If you would like to discuss your situation or learn Co-educational nursery and Pre prep. great sport, art and drama Support and guidance more about the admissions process at Priory Prep Pupils aged 2 – 71/2 years for personal organisation and study skills please contact the Admissions Manager, Su Brailey www.st-christophers.surrey.sch.uk who will be happy to help. Open Day Fri 7 Oct Study Centre with specialist tutors Education outside the classroom, extra curricular Priory Preparatory School is a leading independent Set in an attractive building with beautiful, secluded opportunities and excursions Newly refurbished day school for boys aged 2-11 in Surrey. The grounds St Christopher’s is a happy and creative Senior classroom and common room school combines the warmth and community of Nursery and Pre-Preparatory school for children a small school with the resources, ambition and aged 2½ to 7. Kingswood House School was awarded achievements of a leading preparatory school. EXCELLENT in all areas by ISI at our last St Christopher’s provides irresistible learning inspection. Priory Prep’s high academic standards are achieved opportunities, which are delivered by inspirational through small classes, outstanding subject specialist and supportive staff. Laleham Lea teaching, and a firm belief that happy boys learn. The school is well known for preparing children 29 Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8 3J Small class sizes ensure that each boy’s education for academic success, independence and a love of 020 8660 3351 can be tailored to their individual needs. learning by developing children into independent Co-educational, Catholic day school. thinkers who are aware of the world around them. Pupils aged 3 – 11 years. It is recognised that boys develop and learn in St Christopher’s children enjoy rich opportunities www.lalehamlea.co.uk different ways and at a different pace from girls. in music, sport, drama and art and achieve great Open Week -26 – 30 Sep, 9.30 – 11:30 am Headmaster, Graham Malcolm, explains “A boy success in these areas. based curriculum needs to provide space for Manor House School & Nursery them to investigate and explore, to enable them St Christopher’s aim is to ensure we find an area Manor House Lane, Little Bookham, to discover and experience their learning in a or subject in which each child can excel and gain Leatherhead, KT23 4EN practical manner. We encourage boys to throw confidence and self esteem. 013 7245 7077 themselves into learning, whether that be playing Independent day school for girls an instrument, in competition on the sports field The happy atmosphere of the school promotes Pupils aged 2 – 16 years. or discovering the pleasure of being immersed in a excellent relationships with pupils, parents and www.manorhouseschool.org powerful narrative story. staff making for a warm, supportive and lively Open Day - Sat 1 Oct,10am community with lots of opportunities to be involved. Oakhyrst Grange Reedham Park School 160 Stanstead Rd, Caterham CR3 6AF 71a Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4DN St David’s School 018 8334 3344 0208 660 6357 Woodcote Valley Rd, Purley, London CR8 3AL Co-educational Prep school. Co-educational day school. 020 8660 0723 Pupils aged 4 - 11 years. Pupils aged 4 – 11 years. Co-educational day school. www.oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk www.reedhamparkschool.org.uk Pupils aged 2 – 11 years www.stdavidsschool.co.uk Open Days - Sat 24 Sep, 10 – 12 noon

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Thames Christian College Wye St, London SW11 2HB 020 7228 3933 Co Educational, Christian secondary school. Pupils aged 11 – 16 years. www.thameschristiancollege.org.uk Open Days- Thurs 22 Sep, 11am - 1pm, Sat 1 Oct, 10am -1pm & Tues 4 Trinity School of John Whitgift Oct,11am - 1pm Shirley Park, Croydon CR9 7AT 020 8656 9541 Open Day Independent day school for boys. Warlingham Park School Sat 1 Oct Sutton High, Nursery and Juniors Chelsham Common,Warlingham, CR6 9PB 86 Grove Rd Sutton, SM1 2AL Co – Educational 6th form. 9am - 12 noon 01883 626844 Pupils aged 10 – 18 years. 020 8225 3075 Open Day Co-educational Prep school. Sat 24 Sept www.trinity-school.org Pupils aged 2 – 11 years. Sutton High Seniors 10am Open Day - Sat 1 Oct, 9am - 12 noon 55 Cheam Rd, Sutton SM1 2AX www.warlinghamparkschool.com Trinity School is part of the Whitgift Foundation, 020 8642 0594 founded in 1596 by John Whitgift, Archbishop of Independent day school for girls Whitgift School Canterbury. His legacy provides the School with Pupils aged 3 – 18 years. Haling Park, London, South Croydon, CR2 6YT outstanding facilities and an extensive range of www.suttonhigh.gdst.net 020 8688 9222 bursaries and scholarships, allowing pupils from Open Day - Sat 24 Sept Independent day and boarding school for boys. a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from an At Sutton High School our priority is to enable Pupils aged 10 – 18 years. education at Trinity. girls to be happy, confident and independent. Our www.whitgift.co.uk belief is that when girls enjoy coming to school Open Morning - Sat 24 Sep, 9 - 1pm. There are four main ages of entry into the School: they develop a love of learning and feel supported Open Evening - Tues 11 Oct, 4pm and at 10+ (Year 6), 11+ 13+ and 16+. By making to try challenges and discover their individual 8pm. Open Afternoons - Wed 12 Oct & the move to Trinity School at Year Six, boys have talents and gifts. We aim to develop your daughter Mon 17 Oct the opportunity to benefit from an extra year of both pastorally and academically, based on knowing intellectual challenge and from all the sporting, her personality and her skills set. musical and cultural activities on offer.

We would be delighted to welcome you to visit For older students, the Sixth Form years at Trinity us to learn how we value the whole girl, from our are an opportunity for boys and girls to strengthen academic focus, through a connected curriculum, their personal, social and professional development, to their enrichment in our extracurricular giving real opportunities to exercise leadership and programme. Girls can join our Nursery in the responsibility and to equip them with the skills to half- term before their third birthday, and we also succeed at university and beyond. Please click here provide wrap-around-care during term time. to see the Sixth Form section of the website. For a comprehensive guide to our school Trinity is a dynamic, forward-looking school at We are ideally situated on a green and leafy site directory visit our website the forefront of independent education. Our with our Junior School and Senior School on the website can only offer a flavour of the School and same campus so transition into Senior School life is we warmly welcome prospective pupils and their the natural next step. www.familiesonline.co.uk parents to visit us on a normal working day.

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Sat 8 – Sun 31 Oct maze where peril awaits you at Sat 22 Oct – 30 Oct Sat 22 & Sat 29 Oct Chessington Garden every turn. Filled with a host of Ghastly Goblins & Ightham Mote Centre spooktacular surprises and thrills Ghouls TN15 0NT KT9 2NG around every corner, can you Hever Castle, TN8 7NG 01732 811314 escape the maze of trickery and 01372 725638 01732 865224 Ghost and Gourmet avoid the ‘un-dead’ ends before chessingtongardencentre.co.uk www.hevercastle.co.uk They’re creepy and they’re kooky, it’s too late.... Spooky Zoo Come dressed in your scariest mysterious and spooky, they’re all together spooky, the ghosts of Back by popular demand for Spooky Tea costume this Halloween half term Ightham Mote. £37.50. 7.30pm – Halloween, Spooky Zoo offers Plus, why not join us for a for Ghastly Goblins & Ghouls 9.30pm. each visitor a unique and seriously scary ‘Spooky Tea’ - a taking place from October 22 fascinating chance to encounter, terrifyingly good, fun filled teatime – 30. Meet the resident goblin handle and have their photo treat. Served in a special and in his shack telling Tudor Tales 22 & 29 Oct taken with a variety of exotic fantastically themed section of our and Medieval Myths, suitable for Ghost & Gourmet Evening reptiles. Held within our specially award winning Sedum restaurant, families with children of all ages. Don’t miss this hugely popular prepared and themed ‘Spooky kids can be treated to a true Prizes are also on offer for the and terrifying tour of Ightham Zoo’ enclosure, each fantastic Halloween feast, full of ghoulish best Halloween costume in each Mote at night. With only the interactive experience lasts delights and a host of trick or treat session. flickering of candlelight to guide approximately 45 minutes during surprises. you, walk through the house and which time visitors will not only Enter the Castle to take the listen to the stories of its past Medieval Mysteries quiz and learn learn from the experts on hand Fri 21 Oct - Sun 30 Oct inhabitants, but watch out...they about the reptiles on display, about some of the mystifying are closer than you. £37.50. 7pm including lizards, snakes and Witches and Wizards myths around Halloween. – 10.30pm. crocodiles, but braver guests can Week at Bocketts Discover how this scary day has get up close and personal, with Bocketts Farm, KT22 9BS, evolved over the past 800 years Sat 22 – Sat 29 Oct a chance to handle the reptiles 01372 363 764 since Hever Castle was built. themselves, for that perfectly www.bockettsfarm.co.uk Kids can take part in creepy Halloween Half Term spooky photo opportunity. Enjoy a packed craft workshops daily and enjoy Activities Honeywood Museum, SM5 programme of following the Halloween trail Save £1 through the gardens looking for 3NX Halloween Circus fun and freaky on entry with the Back by popular demand, Cirque activities during hidden clues to earn a terrible 020 8770 4297 voucher on treat! They can even decorate friendsofhoneywood.co.uk Normandie’s horrifyingly good Witches & page 21 Halloween Circus! Hosted in Wizards Week. a devilishly delicious Halloween Spooky themed drop in crafts and a Halloween themed, cobweb Includes a Quiz Trail, cupcake* (*£1.50 in addition to trail throughout opening hours covered, pumpkin filled big top Creepy Craft Corner and Reptile admission) All children must be accompanied this all new show for 2016 follows Roadshow. There will also be by a responsible adult. Activities the story of the wicked witch and hundreds of pumpkins on sale Sat 22 – Fri 28 Oct are free. Donations welcome. her quest to hold a Halloween and amazing magic shows from Halloween at Leeds party in the big top. Look out the Wizard magician. Castle Sat 22 – Sun 30 Oct for Mummies, Count Dracula, Leeds Castle, ME17 1PL Stars of the Night Witches, Ghosts and more in this The indoor play barn, trampolines, 01622 765400 RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 fun filled family show, full of all the pedal go karts and jumping pillow www.leeds-castle.com 6QB thrills and skills of the circus. mean there’s plenty to keep the Join Leeds Castle for Halloween 020 3176 5840 kids busy, whatever the weather! www.rhs.org.uk Creepy Maze fun this October half term with a We’ve teamed up with the Animal handling, pony grooming fancy dress competition at 2pm Dare you enter Chessington’s Wildlife Trust to create a ‘batty’ and all the usual farm activities each day with prizes to be won. Creepy Maze...? A spine-tingling neighbourhood that encourages are also running as usual.10am- attraction for those who like to bats all year round. Join us for fun 5.30pm. Adult £9.50; kids £9.95; put the ‘scream’ in Halloween! family activities to learn all about Journey through our creepy Under 2s free.

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bats; plant flowers to encourage Brocketts Farm Kids can collect a Pillaging bag bats; and get busy carving after dropping off a donation at pumpkins! the food bank, and do the rounds to collect their trick or treat gifts. Sat 22 – Sun 30 Oct Also street food in Tunnel Road, Happy Halloween Trail stocks, ghost walks, pumpkin Winkworth Arboretum, GU8 carving and halloween ‘pug meet’. 4AD 11am - 4pm 01483 208936 Explore the hidden and Sat 29 – Sun 30 Oct mysterious corners of the Wizard Weekend Arboretum with our spooky trail. Mid Hants Railway, SO24 9JG Don’t miss our pumpkin carving 01962 733810 on Friday. Please bring your own www.watercressline.co.uk pumpkin. £0.50 per trail. 10am – Watch the Watercress Line 4pm. transform in to a place of magic and mischief on Halloween! Take Wed 26 Oct The outdoor learning team Mon 24 – Fri 28 Oct promise you a scarily good time unlimited rides on the Wizard Hallowe’en Half-term Pumpkin Carving for complete with spooky activities, Express steam train and walk in Hatchlands Park, GU4 7RT the Family crafts and games, den building Harry Potter’s footsteps over the 01483 222482 Sutton College, SM1 1EA and of course eyeball - sorry, famous railway footbridge where he received his Hogwarts Express Enjoy a spooky trail and activities 020 8776 5566 we mean marshmallow roasting! ticket in the film and take a selfie! throughout the park. www.suttoncollege.ac.uk Children in fancy dress are Come dressed as a witch, wizard £2 for child. 11am – 4pm Work together to carve a pumpkin. slightly less likely to be eaten by or Halloween spook and find out Sutton College family learning witches and werewolves. Booking about all things magical! Hold courses are being held throughout essential. £15 per child.10am- Mon 23 - Wed 25 Oct an owl or falcon on your arm, half term. Spooky Hallowe’en fun. 3.30pm Halloween Events at be brave and touch some hairy, Join together as a family to create scary, creepy crawlies, marvel at Denbies a scary pumpkin. Sutton College Fri 28 Oct 2016 a haunting magic show, make and Denbies Wine Estate, RH5 family learning courses are for 6AA Cheam Scream fly on a witch’s broomstick plus mums, dads, grandparents and Cheam Cross Roads, SM3 01306 867616 scary facepainting. carers and their children. 10am 8SW www.denbies.co.uk - 12pm Hallowe’en Event in Cheam Take a Spooky Train ride around Sun 30 Oct Village. 2pm - 5pm Denbies Wine Estate, with fancy For children over the age of 6. Spooky Spiders dress and chocolate treats on Children go free (maximum two Wizards and Witches 24th. Fancy dress disco and children per adult). Adults £10 / Sat 29 Oct Gatton Hall, RH2 0TW children’s theatre. Children go free (maximum two Pillage the Village 01737649210 children per adult) Cafe Rouge, RH2 0AA www.gattonpark.com 01737223700 Take a Spooky Train ride around Drop in for Halloween activities www.pillagethevillage.co.uk Denbies Wine Estate, with fancy Wed 26 Oct and enjoy a trail around the dress and chocolate treats on Frightful Fun at Halloween fun throughout Reigate grounds. Ideal for younger 24th. There is also a Halloween town centre to raise money for children. £4 per child. 1-4pm fancy dress disco on 25th at 11am Furzefield Wood Love Works and donations for Furzefield Wood, RH1 3NL and 2pm, and the Hobgoblin local food banks. Fancy dress and www.surreywildlifetrust.org Children & Theatre returns to thrill ghoulish goings on galore! For a comprehensive guide to kids with The Spookiest Fairy Tale Join SWT for some frightful fun in Most high street businesses are what’s on, don’t forget to visit us Ever Told on 26th. £7.50 per child. Furzefield Wood. Suitable for 7-11 getting involved with the event, online! yr olds. Fancy dress welcome. displaying orange and black www.familiesonline.co.uk Booking essential. balloons to show their support. The Imagine Festival of the Arts, 15th - 30th October

All events are free to the public. Build a STIXX time Wed 26 Oct machine Make a WALL E robot from Family Fun Events Teams of up to six will be part recycled materials and of a fun workshop to design and scrap Tues 18 Oct then construct a Time Machine. 9.30am - 1pm All ages. War of the Words with Drop in workshop, just bring your imagination! Francesca Beard Mon 24 Oct Pop Up Time Machine Family workshop 6.30pm - 7.30pm Sutton’s Marvellous Magical Multiple Dates An opportunity to test your H G Learn how to create 3D cards Time Machine! Wellsian knowledge with quiz Design and make an and books with popular author, 1pm to 4pm master and ‘Queen of British up-cycled Space Invader illustrator and paper engineer Mysterious machinery has Performance Poetry’ Francesca brooch John O’Leary. recently been unearthed from the Beard. 10 and up. Sewing workshop inspired by depths of the basement. All ages H.G. Wells War of the Worlds. Sat 29 Oct Multiple Dates The Time Travelling Disco! Multiple Dates Free Budding Artist taster Workshop 5.30pm - 6.45pm, 2pm - 5pm Magic Lanterns Family Art session Performance 7pm-8pm (7-12 years old) Join The Brick Box as we take Workshop Write now, Sutton needs you! Learn about the great first world you on a time travelling dance-a- An easy, colourful and fun Join us to explore the life of local war artists and photographers. thon. All ages workshop and you take your work resident and science fiction writer Create your own contemporary of art home! For ages 6 and over. HG Wells and commemorate the 1st world war scene, photograph it For more information and to Battle of the Somme. All ages. and add special effects. confirm venues please visit www.sutton.gov.uk/imagine

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Trick or Treat Etiquette Bocketts Farm Park 22nd - 30th Oct 2016 WIZARDS & WITCHES WEEK If you and your children are going trick or treating for the first time, here are a few ENJOY A SPOOKTACULAR DAY OUT! guidelines. Hundreds of pumpkins! What Age Can Children Start? Wizards and Witches Quiz Trail! There’s no minimum age! Many parents enjoy dressing up and venturing out with their toddlers, whilst others take babies along Creepy crafts! Reptile Roadshow! in prams with older siblings. Don’t Miss… Animal Handling, Goat Milking, Tractor Rides, Pony Rides, PLUS: A HEATED INDOOR Go-Karting and Pig racing EVERYDAY! What Are the Rules? PLAYBARN! PLENTY OF FUN, Only approach homes that have a visible “invitation” – whether WHATEVER THE WEATHER! it’s a pumpkin, lantern or other Halloween decorations displayed. AWARD Don’t knock if the lights are off and don’t knock more than once. WINNING! Alternatively, you may decide to knock only on doors of friends www.bockettsfarm.co.uk and neighbours that you have pre-warned of the visit! Situated in Leatherhead, Surrey. 5 minutes from J9 M25. # What if my Children Don’t Like the Treat? SPECIAL £1 OFF full price farm entry per person* Make sure your children are briefed to say “please” and “thank Valid from 1st September - 21st October 2016. Only with this voucher (*maximum 5 people). you” in addition to “trick or treat,” plus they should try to be OFFER FM appreciative of any treat they are given.

What’s the Trick All About? The word “trick” refers to the “threat” to perform mischief on the homeowners or their property if no treat is given. These days it is uncommon to have raw egg splattered over your driveway by pranksters, but it’s safest not to answer the door to raucous groups of older teenagers, or if you suspect your visitors are not well-intentioned. If you are asked for a “trick,” what should you do? One harmless but funny idea is to get the homeowner to close their eyes and put their hand in a witch’s hat or toy cauldron filled with a gooey mess or plastic spiders, rubbery worms and insects. By Justina Gapper

Claremont Landscape Garden Dapdune Wharf Hatchlands Park Polesden Lacey Morden Hall Park Winkworth Arboretum Come rain or shine, pull on your wellies and get some fresh air at one of our fun-inspired half-term events. Check our website for individual property details.

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As theFirework Diwali Festival of Light and Bonfire Night fast approachesSafety and with all the excitement of rockets and Catherine wheels among adults and kids alike, it can be easy to overlook the potential dangers of bonfire and firework celebrations. Tips for choosing your fireworks Did you know: Fireworks can travel at speeds of 150 mph, the cruising speed of some biplanes.

Make sure the fireworks you buy are meant for home use, are suitable for the size of your garden and are marked with British Standard number (BS 7114).

You should also: Store fireworks in a metal box with a lid during the display

Use a taper for lighting fireworks

Have a bucket of water close to hand and a bucket or other container of soft earth to stick fireworks in

Use a board or other non-flammable rigid surface for flat-bottomed fireworks

Use supports or launches for Catherine wheels or rockets

Firework Displays 2016

Sat 5 Nov Kingsmeadow Stadium with a Round Table Carshalton family-friendly firework display. Fireworks at Carshalton Park Ruskin Road Sat 5 Nov Gates open at 5pm. Display starts Morden Fireworks at Morden at 7pm Park Enjoy Bonfire Night celebrations Sat 5 Nov with friends and family at Morden Beckenham Fireworks at Park. As well as the fireworks, you Croydon Road Recreation can also enjoy a funfair and food Ground and drink stalls open until 10pm. The funfair opens at 5.30pm, and Fireworks, alcohol and dogs are fireworks display starts at 8pm. not permitted at the venue.

Exact dates to be Sat 5 Nov Battersea Park Fireworks 29th - 30th OCTOBER confirmed Kingston upon Thames Enjoy a night of fireworks and IT’S TIME TO BOARD THE WIZARD EXPRESS! Round Table and Rotary Club music at the annual Battersea Park Fireworks display. Gates open Fireworks at Kingsmeadow at 6pm and the bonfire will be lit, www.watercressline.co.uk Stadium followed by the fireworks display at Celebrate Bonfire Night at 8.10pm.

22 September/ October 2016 www.familiesonline.co.uk Families theatre What’s on at the Theatre All details are correct at the time pocket watch, a bag full of we went to press. Please don’t money, and a wager to win, Fogg forget to check wiht the venue embarks on the most celebrated before you set off incase of any literary journey of all time. changes. Recommended for ages 6 - 11. £13.50 | Concessions £10 The Colour House The Harlequin Theatre & Theatre Merton Abbey Mills, London, S Cinema Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, Surrey, W19 2RD RH1 1NN 0208 542 5511 01737276500 www. colourhousetheatre. www.harlequintheatre.co.uk co.uk Surrey Youth Ballet Sat 24 Sep Every Sat & Sun of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Sat 7 Oct Singalong Frozen 2 Sep - 6 Nov £15 Comedy Club 4 Kids at Polka Peter Pan at Colour House 3pm Theatre Theatre Screening of the Disney favourite, Tues 11 Oct Comedy Club 4 Kids get the best with live host, props and dancing! 2pm and 4pm Snow White by Vienna Festival stand-ups and sketch acts from Lyrics on screen to help you An innovative musical production Ballet the comedy circuit to do their during the performance. £11-15 for all the family. 7.30pm thing for an audience of children A dazzling production based and their families… Sat 22 Oct A young girl from Colliers Wood, on the traditional Grimm The show is 100% family friendly, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice London dreams of a faraway land brothers story. A beautiful girl, but without any patronising idiocy. where children fight pirates and 2pm an enchanted mirror,a poisoned £12.50 | Concessions £9 Puppetry, music and storytelling fairies misbehave. One evening apple and hip-hopping dwarves she is visited by a young boy make this performance a magical who help Snow White find her Every Mon, Tues, Wed, experience for kids aged 3-7yrs. called Peter Pan, who takes her Prince Charming. Spellbinding to such a place! £12 Adults £10 Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun Charlie wants to be a magician, entertainment. Tickets from £16 and get more than he bargained Children. Wed 12 Oct – Sat 29 Oct Around the World in 80 Days for when he visits Mr Zacoor’s toy Tues 25 Oct at Polka Theatre shop to buy the Big Book of Magic Epsom Playhouse Jackson Live in Concert for Trainee Magicians! £10.50 42 Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, Join Phileas Fogg in his 7pm each; family ticket £38. KT18 5AL audacious plan to navigate the Moonwalk your way to Epsom 01372742555 globe in just 80 days. With a Playhouse for this amazing tribute www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk to Michael Jackson. Sensational renditions of Sat 10 Sep Thriller, Beat It and Billie Jean Little Mix Experience accompanied by an amazing 2.30pm band and fabulous dancers. Little Mix fans will love the Little Tickets start at £15 Mix Experience. Singing and dancing Little Mix style at the Wed 26 Oct Epsom Playhouse. Suitable for all The Chris and Pui Show at ages. £14 Epsom Playhouse 11.00am and 2.00pm Sun 18 Sep Cbeebies favourites Chris and Journey’s End World War 1 Pui bring the best family show 2.30pm to town. Wonderful fun for all the Recommended for children over family and be prepared to join in! twelve years. Journey’s End is an Tickets from £10. award-winning play, based on the playwright’s own experiences of Polka Theatre trench warfare during world war 1. 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB Tensions build in the 020 8543 4888 claustrophobic atmosphere of www.polkatheatre.com Captain Stanhope’s dugout on the eve of an imminent German Tues 20 Sep - Sat 15 Oct attack. Prices from £10 Shake, Rattle and Roll Sat 24 Sep & Sun 25 Sep Babies are funny, but what makes Surrey Youth Ballet them giggle? Toddlers love to dance, but what music gets them 2pm and 7pm Sat, 2pm Sun grooving? Young performers from around the county gather for a brilliant Exploring how babies interact with ballet performance. 62 dancers, and respond to their surroundings, aged 7 to 18, make up the cast of scientists from Birkbeck University the Surrey Youth Ballet. world-renowned Baby Lab. Includes a short dance and They will be performing a mix of play session at the end of the jazz and contemporary dances performance. Recommended for and will follow with an adaptation babies and toddlers 6-18 months. London Surrey Borders 23 BE ASK ABOUT OUR GOOD TWO WEEK AT TRIAL BEING YOURSELF

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