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What’s in this issue It’s back to school or nursery for many of our children and as the new term starts, if you are thinking about extra curricular classes then have a look at our feature on pages 9-15 where we have 4-6 News and Views masses of ideas for babies to teens. 7-8 Family Life We also have our usual packed What’s on listings including October half term where there are loads of days out, children’s workshops, 9-15 Clubs & Classes theatre, holiday camps and lots more! 16-21 Schools & Education We’ll be back after half term with our Christmas issue. 22-31 What’s On

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Wear A Hat Day 2015 was woodland and common it’s situated in. booked in advance. Early booking is strongly educational and social benefit to all children in this distinctive community”, the biggest and hattiest by far and Brain Tumour Research The team at The Orchard Preschool are advised as there is a limit on numbers. said Michael Connolly, Headmaster at Cranmore since 2006. Cranmore (BTR) are greatly indebted to the hundreds of schools and training to be qualified Forest School Maisy’s Children’s Parties School passionately believes in the wide and well-researched benefits of families across the UK who took part this year. Together leaders to offer 2, 3 and 4 year olds building confidence through play If you would like to get some practice in co-education, particularly as a way to prepare pupils for the ever-evolving we are funding the fight. the opportunity to learn in an outdoor before you meet Ian in class, see Rachael’s demands and trends of the working and adult world. environment whilst complimenting the Tiny Tots, Classic, Adventure or Arty Crafts For many, Brain Tumour Research is a cause close to enviable inside space available to them. timetable of FitSteps® classes in Surrey: Cranmore School is hosting two Open Mornings on Friday 25 September and we have a variety of parties to suit http://synergydance.co.uk/timetable and your hearts and BTR continue to be humbled by your Saturday 3 October. For more information about the school, and to register Run by a highly qualified team they all ages and interests from 1-12 years! http://synergydance.co.uk/fitsteps-classes. commitment to helping find a cure for this devastating for the Open Mornings, please visit www.cranmoreprep.co.uk, call 01483 are open from 8.30am – 5pm all year For more details and to book email: disease. Indeed, your collective participation in Wear A Interactive magic 280340 or email [email protected] round. Holiday care is also available. [email protected]. Hat Day is a wonderful contribution to the overall success of the annual campaign and an inspiration to everyone! It Unlike other preschools they offer Face Painting would be #hattastic to have you join them again in 2016! flexible childcare to suit you, and you can Register now at www.wearahatday.org and they’ll get your utilize the FREE 15 hours of childcare Themed Parties Creation Station Launches in Farnham fez-tastic fundraising packs out to you by February. available for 2, 3 and 4 year olds with no The perfect opportunity for your child to discover additional charge. Hunting the Gruffalo Balloon Modelling Lots of fun & giggles their creativity and let their imagination loose. and creating imaginative dens, whilst introducing numeracy and literacy will We love to talk parties so give us a call or pop us an email. As a proud mum to a creative toddler, Rebecca knows undoubtedly prepare them for school in New Acrobatic Gymnastics 020 8123 6484/07779 096129 how tricky it can be to help your children do all the a fun and creative way! Contact them on [email protected] creative stuff they love! 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positive steps May 2015.indd 1 07/08/2015 16:03:07 News and Views Family Life New Dance Fitness Classes for Teens New children’s dress agency raising funds Enhance Your Life at In response to requests from parents, Synergy Dad’s in charge By Judy Yorke Dance® are launching more teen dance classes. for local community projects opens in New rules have completely In September, Synergy are starting a new class at Surrey Adult Learning changed the way parents can Charterhouse Club, open to all, called “Synergy Grayshott By Linda Stone, Editor of take time off after having a baby Street and Dance Fusion for teens”. The class is Over 200 parents and children attended the Families Upon Thames for 12-18 year olds and will run on Fridays from this Autumn! Shared Parental Leave regulations launch of ‘Little Sprouts’ children’s dress agency 6.30-7.30pm, starting 11th September. Book now If you are a parent looking to pursue or develop give eligible parents across the UK in Grayshott in June, bagging the first of many to take advantage of their early booking offer of an existing passion or hobby, seeking inspiration flexibility to juggle childcare between branded and designer childrens and babywear just £3 per class for the first 7 weeks. from an entirely new experience, needing your them. After a compulsory two weeks bargains on offer. The shop is the brainchild of brain cells stimulated or a range of flexible, off for the mother, parents can local business woman Lucy May, and a social Supported and endorsed by Sportivate and Active non-intimidating exercise classes, you will find share up to 50 weeks of leave in the enterprise which supports local community Surrey, the class will teach Street Dance and a mix of dance styles to tried and something that suits you at Surrey Adult Learning baby’s first year (or the first year of projects and charities which focus on families tested music which teens will enjoy. The aim is to attend the class as a “Friday this autumn. adoption). The law applies to same sex couples and those bringing up a night treat” rather than a chore to exercise. Teens can dress up for the class and children. child together, even if it’s from a previous relationship. and get into the spirit of Street and up to date dance moves and music. The Surrey Adult Learning, with centres in Guildford, The boutique store takes in pristine branded social aspect of learning dance routines with friends will generate a friendly Woking, Farnham, Camberley, Esher, Sunbury How you split the leave is up to you. It will depend on who earns more, and designer baby and childrenswear (up to atmosphere and the music will be right up to date with trends. Collect one and Molesey is the biggest single provider of who feels their career will be least affected by taking time off, and who age 12), offering a 50/50 split with clients. They free guest pass for a friend, when you book a term of classes. adult education courses in North and South West wants to be at home. Significantly, for the first time, dads can take all or also accept good quality donations of everyday Surrey, offering more than 2,500 courses a year most of the year off while mums return to work. Free taster class on Friday 11th September. Suitable for all levels, including childrenswear such as Tu and George, which Krystal Knight from Count the Kicks to around 10,000 adult learners. complete beginners. To book a place or for more info contact: are offered as ‘Little Sprout’ bundles to local The leave can be taken in blocks (up to three each) so you can alternate officially cuts the ribbon. [email protected] or call 07713 254260. domestic violence refuges or families in crisis, or Courses are breathtakingly diverse. Ranging from arts and crafts such time off if one of you has a particularly busy time at work before resuming sold as charitable donations. Each month, the store and its customers choose as creative writing, drama, dance, pottery, drawing, painting and parental leave. One big advantage is that parents can be off at the same a local charity to benefit from these sales. For further info and opening times photography, to fitness from Pilates and yoga to Tai Chi, they also include time. Many mums need their partner’s support in those first magical, Labels4kids launch Christmas collection visit the Little Sprouts FB page – www.facebook.com/littlesproutscharity extensive language, IT and cookery options. There are also many less exhausting, bewildering weeks and can dread their partner going back to obvious but thoroughly intriguing courses such as psychology, interior work after a fortnight. Labels4Kids has started a great range of design and palate-enticing chocolate making and wine appreciation! Finances will play an important part in the decision. While you can share up personalised gifts for Christmas or birthdays from to 50 weeks, only 37 are paid. You will receive £139.58 per week or 90% Disney, Hasbro, Nickelodeon and Mattel for your Win a family ticket to Hollycombe New highlights this autumn include the exciting Diverse Dance Mix, a of your average weekly earnings, whichever is lower. See more on kids! Have your child’s name and the names of dance fitness programme, created by Darcey Bussell which uses dance WIN! www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/shared-parental-leave. their friends written into a story, such as Frozen Fairground at Night steps from styles including jive, Charleston and Bollywood. Ballet for Grown Ups is an ideal class for anyone wishing to learn (or re-learn) or Spongebob. They stock everything from Ninja Enjoy a trip down memory lane with the sights, sounds, smell and Journalist Judy Yorke has written for many titles including the Daily Mirror, basic ballet steps Turtles to Disney Princess, books, clocks and atmosphere of a vintage Edwardian Fairground at night, as the Hollycombe Closer and Woman. She lives in Brighton with her family. and travelling nametags. Allow 3 weeks for delivery, as they are Working Steam Museum in Liphook stages its popular Saturday evening sequences, and custom made to your personal requirements. 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Southwest Surrey/North Hants (eg Farnham, Haslemere, relationship and stay in touch with Aldershot, Godalming, Guildford, Farnborough, Bordon, New! But, before you have a rant at the educational & unfairness of being burdened with your feelings for one another. It The Creation Station Petersfield) [email protected] FIRST www.facebook.com/organiccookeryschool SeSSIon yet another responsibility when you might seem like an eternity away, Central Farnham Fun Arts and Crafts RebeccaWootton@thecreationstation. Offering family cookery workshops and IS Free are feeling overwhelmed, pause for but your babies will soon fly the nest for age 18 months co.uk Tel. 01252 308989 courses, a number being free for target families. a minute. while your partner can still be there to 5 years for you. 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The aim is for children not Rugby classes with storytelling, only to have fun but learn too, you can attend Act One Adventures dance and drama, imaginative a FREE trial in any of their classes. Gymboree To find a rugby club visit www.rfu.com Farnham, Godalming, Guildford Horsley also offer Parties in a range of themes play, games, props to explore and click on My Rugby. 07956 182 488 from 1st Birthdays to Pirates & Princesses. and lots of active fun and Arty Adventures – Please see main listing on page 12. creative arts and crafts classes with painting and TaeKwon-Do Monkey Music Sports - various messy activities, mini makes, key skills such as Libraries classes for adults and For Byfleet, Ottershaw, Pyrford and Woking FREE TRIAL sticking, bead threading and even scissor skills! MultiSports Guildford & Woking Many libraries run free Storytime and juniors in Guildford, Sensory Baby Play, Play & Learn, call 01932 429 240 For Guildford please contact Woking and Dorking. LESSON! For Farnham, Guildford, Godalming Rhymetime sessions for under 5s. Music, Art & Parties! Boogie Babes 0844 800 9096 and Ewhurst call 01483 821 932 For Surrey library information see Contact [email protected] At Surrey Sports Park, Guildford 01483 689111 For Woking please contact www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries and For ages 6 months – 5 yrs. An exciting adventure Monkey Music was voted 0844 335 0450 or on 07818 224532 ‘Best National Pre-Schooler for Hampshire see www3.hants.gov. of movement, music and fun. Develops emerging The MultiSports Group provide uk/library. skills such as listening, balance, strength and Development Activity 2010’ 4-16 year olds with an exciting coordination. Classes include songs, dancing by parents across the UK! and educational sports program at Storytelling at The Lightbox games, toy time, parachute play and more. Monkey Music introduces weekends. Encouraging and developing Woking 01483 737800 music to very young children (3 young people to grow both as athletes Boppin months – 4 years) in a fun way and individuals. Offering an extensive Swimming Please see main listing on page 9. they can understand and enjoy, wit program of team sports tion h Ko cia nf Book your FREE o d with specialist teachers who s e s n and individual sports as a c Caterpillar Music n e Cranleigh School Sports Club I encourage social and musical skills within a fun, trial class today! Guildford well as weekly team Cranleigh 01483 542125 stimulating and friendly environment. Gymboree Horsley WINNER 01483 237119, 07852 109834 building challenges. 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Helping Your Child with Maths Been there, done that! Day, full & weekly boarding By Rob Eastaway By Liat Hughes-Joshi GSA School 900 girls 4-18 years Get ready for a maths test. Don’t worry, it doesn’t involve quadratic equations, and Founded 1885 you won’t need a slide rule or even a pencil and paper. You just need to imagine that a Mistakes parents make when they’re new to school life StCatherine’s 10 year old girl has asked you for help with her homework. 1. Complaining to the teacher based on what your child told you Bramley Which of the following would you be able to explain to her? happened…only it didn’t… your child tells you X did Y, you Partitioning, Number Bonds, Multiplication with the grid method, Arrays, Division march in demanding answers from the teacher, only to discover using chunking. that what your little one reported wasn’t actually correct. Stay open-minded until you find out the facts from all concerned. You probably found that tough. In fact, I’m prepared to bet that, however good you think you are at maths, you scored very low in that test. Most parents and 2. Sweating the small stuff - try to not get obsessed with reading grandparents score zero, which is a bit worrying given that this terminology is now levels, who got the hardest spellings and the like. It won’t go on commonplace in primary schools across the UK. their CVs after all. As long as they’re enjoying school and learning, that’s what matters most. I’ve always been confident in maths, but even I was intimidated by the new teaching methods. When my daughter started primary school, I was annoyed too because I 3. Getting embroiled in school gate competitiveness - engaging realised that when it came to explaining how to do things, I was stuck with methods with competitive parents is a lose-lose situation. that would mean nothing to her. I was reminded of a friend who sat down to help Child-Centred Education his son with long division, only for the boy to run off to mum screaming “Dad isn’t 4. Not helping at school…or doing so for the wrong reasons. helping, he’s just confusing me!” Volunteering in the classroom or for the Parent Teacher from Age 2-18 Association will help you make friends and feel part of the school So now that I have got to grips with the new methods and language, what advice can community. • Magic Tree Nursery I give you? • Full day Early Years Programme 5. Fretting about fall-outs - reception children switch friends PREP SCHOOL First of all, relax. Like all jargon, this new language is intimidating, but the methods quicker than you can ask ‘who’s your best buddy now?’. It’s • International Primary Curriculum behind it aren’t actually new at all. One mother, who was terrified about having to completely normal and bust-ups are quickly forgotten. learn ‘grid multiplication’ discovered with great relief that it was actually very similar • French & Spanish from age 3 OPEN MORNINGS to an improvised method she used herself. 6. Tackling other parents about problems between the children • Mother Tongue enrichment programme th - even if your protective instincts kick in, don’t head over to give Wednesday 16 September Secondly, remember that maths is far more than just the arithmetic children learn the other mum what for. She probably won’t agree that her child • IB offered from age 16-18 th at school. It’s the maths they learn while playing board games and helping with the is to blame and parental fall-outs can endure long after the kids Thursday 8 October cooking or shopping, which really gives children a sense of numbers and how they fit • OFSTED Outstanding forget. Speak with the teacher instead. th in the real world. One day, your kids are playing Monopoly, the next they are looking Friday 6 November for the best interest rate deals available, or working out the hidden charges on their Losing sight of the fact the teacher has lots of pupils to look 7. Old Woking Road mobile phone contract! after - at ‘big school’, you aren’t going to get the daily chat with 01483 750 409 Woking, Surrey GU22 8HY staff you might be used to at nursery or with childminders. [email protected] For those most comfortable with the traditional shorthand methods of long www.islsurrey.org Assume ‘no news is good news’. multiplication and division, the good news is that those methods ARE still taught, www.stcatherines.info usually after children have been introduced to the other more intuitive methods. In 8. Expecting your child to be chatty and delighted to see you at Bramley, Guildford, Surrey GU5 0DF t: 01483 899665 e: [email protected] fact, one of the legacies of Michael Gove’s period as Education Minister is that old- 3pm - with so much to learn, by home time many reception kids fashioned arithmetic – including knowing times tables up to twelve – is once again are exhausted. Go with lots of early nights during the first term. knowledge required by all children when they leave primary school. So children will familiessw01 July 2015.indd 1 7/10/2015 2:06:09 PM still be expected to do things like ‘borrow one and then pay it back.’ 9. Focusing on academic rather than practical skills before they start - ask reception teachers what they’d like their new charges In the end, the most important thing is that your child becomes confident in dealing to be proficient at and it probably won’t be about letters or with numbers. The more they enjoy the maths that they do, the more they will practise, numbers. What’s more important to settling in is for your child and the better they will get. By the time they are 18, few of them will be using long to be able to dress and undress for PE, use the loo independently multiplication or any other written method – they’ll be working things out in their heads and maybe recognise their name on their coat peg/belongings. or using a calculator, like you do. But they will have gained a deeper understanding of numbers and problem-solving along the way, which will be essential in their adult life. Liat Hughes Joshi is a parenting journalist and the author of four books including 'New Old-fashioned Parenting' and 'How to Unplug Your Child' (both Rob Eastaway is co-author of Maths for Mums & Dads published by Square Peg (Penguin published by Summersdale) and Raising Children: The Primary Years (Pearson). Random House) RRP £10.99. Things to Consider When Choosing an Independent School »» Firstly, try and visit the school on a normal day as well as an open »» Does the school offer any bursaries or scholarships? day, especially if the open day is on a Saturday and the children »» What extra curricular activities are offered - are they at lunchtime or aren’t in class. after school? »» Do you want a single sex or a mixed school? For both sides of the »» If you are a working parent ask about wrap around care and how flexible debate see www.familiessurreywest.co.uk/choosingaschool. this is, can you book into after school care the week or day before? Do »» Look at the facilities, but remember that the teachers are the most they run a holiday camp in the school holidays and what hours does it run? St Ives girls are going places... important part of a school so make sure you see lessons in progress »» What is the communication like with parents, it’s important you know and ask about staff turnover - some movement is healthy, bringing fresh who to talk to if you have a problem or concern. Who is responsible for ideas: too much indicates dissatisfaction and can be disrupting. pastoral care? Open Mornings ‘Best for Boys’ »» Do you want a school that goes all the way through to GCSEs and »» What are the class sizes, are children streamed and at what age and in Excellent. A-Levels/International Baccalaureate, or would you like your child to what subjects? At the top end of the school are they taught by subject ISI Inspection 2015 Friday 16th & Saturday 17th go to a prep school that doesn’t have a senior school? Which schools/ specialists? October 2015 9.30am-12pm universities do children go on to? »» How do they treat/identify special needs children on both ends of the Open Morning spectrum? Enquire about the extra help available for children who are »» Remember to do the journey in the morning rush hour to see how long • Nurturing • Encouraging above or below average in a particular subject. Come and talk to us, Saturday 17th October 10am-1pm it takes when considering a school a bit further from home. our door is always open. • Inspiring • Challenging »» Has the ‘Jamie Oliver effect’ reached the lunch menu? Look for a sample »» When you visit, look at the pupils in the final year or two, as these are Three Gates Lane, • Creative • Fun Come and meet the Headmaster, staff and the product of the school. If you are shown round by a pupil, ask them menu and ask pupils what they think of the school food. Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2ES pupils and see the school in action. lots of questions as you will often get an honest answer - such as “what Pre-prep & prep for girls 4-11 yrs. »» Listen to the Head’s address if there is one and talk to him or her 01428 643734 Co-ed nursery from 2 yrs. one thing could the school improve?”. too. A good school will have an inspiring, enthusiastic and committed www.stiveshaslemere.com St Ives School for Girls Charity Registration Number: 312080 www.haslemereprep.co.uk tel: 01428 642350 »» Does the school have an active PTA, and what sort of social activities headteacher, supported by a loyal and united management team. does it organise? »» Remember to visit schools early, as some can get booked up.

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The excellent on site facilities include an all-weather sports surface ISL Surrey offers an extensive, integrated languages and swimming pool. To find out more hear it Because your child deserves to be Education” Pastoral Care” Beautiful Grounds” programme, with 17 languages currently taught from ISI Report 2014 Good Schools Guide Tatler Schools Guide from the St. Andrew’s pupils themselves on a age 3, including French and Spanish for beginners. personal guided tour of the school at their next open morning. See their advertisement for The school is situated on a 10.3-acre campus, with Stay & details or visit: www.st-andrews.woking.sch.uk. excellent facilities. Means-tested bursaries are Brookham Open Day Friday 18th September 9.30am–11.30am Play! 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The ethos of the School is Surrey GU21 4QW schools set in sumptuous 175 acre grounds Telephone: 01483 760943 on the Hampshire/Surrey/Sussex borders. ISI inspection confirms this. The words centred on the individual. Your daughter’s talents, www.st-andrews.woking.sch.uk “excellent” and “outstanding” crop up her rate of development, her strengths and her Reg. Charity No. 297580 ~ Established to promote The facilities are enviable, including extensive frequently to summarise their performance weaknesses are all unique to her and their team and provide for the advancement of education For more information call sports pitches, an indoor swimming pool, as a school. Throughout the report, pupils’ of experienced staff will ensure that she reaches new science labs, a music school and an achievement, strength of learning, their her full potential in all areas of school life. INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS & BOYS AGED 3-13 Mrs Caroline Lukic Tel: 01428 728000 art school. Highfield enjoys outstanding progress made, pastoral and extra-curricular You can be assured that your daughter will be academic success and has been preparing support are praised for their effectiveness. ~ Developing potential for life ~ www.high eldschool.org.uk | Liphook, Hampshire GU30 7LQ pupils for the top education establishments in the very best learning environment for girls in for more than a century. They St Ives truly believes in the benefits of single at Farlington Pre-Prep Department which is have a flawless track record for securing sex education and children are taught in small situated just outside Horsham, on the West every child’s place at their first choice senior classes by specialist teachers in subjects such Sussex/Surrey border. as PE, Art, French, Spanish and Music. The school, and an excellent Scholarship If you would like a personal tour of the wonderful Families Surrey West.indd 1 06/07/2015 14:09:56 school also offers wrap-around care from success rate. facilities which are housed in purpose-built Cranmore School St Catherine’s Guildford High Junior School 7.45am-5.45pm. www.highfieldschool.org.uk. accommodation for infants within their beautiful Cranmore School enjoys a remarkable Situated in the village of Bramley just 3 miles Guildford High Junior School is a happy, 33 acres of parkland, please telephone 01403 reputation as one of Surrey’s leading schools south of Guildford, St Catherine’s enjoys purposeful place where learning is always fun 282566 to arrange an appointment. for boys. It has announced that it will extensive grounds, with views over the and creative. Specialist teaching in subjects such become fully co-educational, welcoming girls surrounding Surrey Hills. as music, languages, art and science delivers a and boys from aged 2½ to 13. Cranmore diverse and rich curriculum. Girls aged 4 to 11 was awarded the top grade in every category Girls in the Prep School benefit immeasurably benefit from superb dedicated facilities in the for its most recent inspection. from being an integral part of the St Catherine’s purpose built junior school and have natural School which has a large day and boarding progression to the senior school, which is Headmaster, Michael Connolly, commented community from 11. At the heart of the school’s located on the same site. Last year’s highlights “We are implementing this change from a pastoral life is the historic 19th century chapel included the U11 netball team becoming national position of strength. Increasingly parents where regular services are held, led by the champions, the choir winning the Godalming want their sons and daughters to be school’s Chaplain. Music Festival and numerous plays and concerts educated together and we feel sure that St Catherine’s has always prided itself on in which the girls performed for parents and Cranmore is well placed to deliver an friends. outstanding education for both boys and its outstanding pastoral care which informs St. Hilary’s School Haslemere Preparatory School girls.” The school has been commended for every interaction within the Prep School. The Ofsted inspectors described how “children’s its academic reputation, excellent facilities relationships which are built between the girls imaginations soar as they remain engrossed and Situated in the heart of Godalming, St Hilary’s prides itself in providing an This is an exciting year for Haslemere Preparatory School as it is celebrating and their teachers are key to the success, both outstanding all round education for boys and girls up to the ages of seven its’ 60th Anniversary. Set within a caring, family atmosphere, boys are and high quality music and sport. focussed in exciting and purposeful play” in a academic and personal, of the girls. The school Reception class lesson. Come along to a visitors’ and eleven respectively. Pupils are equipped not only with strong academic encouraged to embrace every learning opportunity. The school anticipates a strong demand for encourages girls to develop a love of learning and standards but also the essential qualities and skills required beyond their Modern values and small class sizes support the delivery morning to see these exciting, stimulating places in the next academic year. Interested to cultivate their creativity through dance, music lessons taking place and find out more about this time at the school. Indeed, each pupil’s individual talents and strengths are of its’ dynamic and creative curriculum which provides an families should look at the website (www. and art. The wealth of sporting opportunities recognised and utilised ensuring all reach their full potential, in a vibrant, all-round education ensuring that the boys develop the outstanding junior school. Guildford High School, cranmoreprep.co.uk) and contact the school available, including the use of the school’s own London Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1SJ busy yet nurturing environment. Specialist teaching is introduced at an early skills required to prepare them for life as well as their to arrange a personal visit so that they can swimming pool, allows girls to achieve at the age and the school is proud of the range of scholarships it secures annually next stage of education. learn more about this exciting development. highest level. ‘Everyone walks out feeling valued T: 01483 543 853 and the competitive and prestigious senior schools pupils go on to. As part of the Anniversary, the school has recently Email: [email protected] or for who they are.’ ‘This is as good as it gets.’ E: [email protected] Extensive grounds and facilities provide undertaken several renovations including a brand new call: 01483 280340. Good Schools Guide. W: www.guildfordhigh.surrey.sch.uk infinite opportunities for learning and astro turf pitch which will enable the boys to develop classrooms are well resourced and many skills. welcoming. Small class sizes encourage independent learning and informed risk There is also a lovely nursery which takes both boys and taking whilst breakfast and after school girls from the term that they turn 3 where children get to clubs provide additional care and extra- benefit from the school resources as well as experience curricular activities. Please visit Forest School, Specialist PE and ICT amongst other www.sthilarysschool.com. exciting activities. Telephone: 01428 642350 www.haslemereprep.co.uk

20 ® Surrey West We took every care preparing these entries but sometimes events are DonkeyDonkey DayDay cancelled or times changed. Please double check event with organiser to What’s On Diary avoid disappointment. Out What’s On Diary Until 1 November Monday 7 September The Richmond Dog Show Heritage Open Day Out Loseley Park See 11 September. Polesden Lacey Fairground at Night! Dino Explorer Arty Pop Up & Play Adventure - Gt Bookham, RH5 6BD 01372 372427 Sunday Sept 13 Aldershot Military Museum Transport Theme, Simply Play Heritage Days Enjoy the special sights & sounds of a Traditional The Surrey Game and Free entry to the house and grounds Steam Fair in the dark with all the lights10am on! to 5pm Queens Avenue, Aldershot GU11 2LG 248 Shawfield Road, Come The Living Planet Centre 10am-5pm. Open: Wed-Fri 10am–5pm, Sat and and get creative with paint and lots Brewery Rd, Woking 01483 426444 Many unique rides from the golden age of steam! Come and meet Country Fair Sun 11am–4pm. Closed on Monday and of crafty bits and then enjoy play in Design and make a model of your Sunday 13 September members of the Donkey SaTurday EvEningS: 19 & 26 Sept; 3, 10, 17* & 31* Oct. Sunday 27th September 2015 Tuesday. There are dinosaurs hiding the role play area. For ages 1-4 years own sustainable building. 30 minute Breed Society (the in the gardens... can you follow their (younger children will need more workshops at 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm Donkey Day Out gates open at 6pm; rides from 7-10pm tracks, find their eggs and avoid the help from their grown up). Please and 3.30pm. Please pre-book on The Rural Life Centre national charity working for all donkeys) who, along Loseley Park, Guildford Under 5’s go roar of the T Rex? See dinofest2015. book on www.simply-play.org.uk or www.wwf.org.uk/livingplanetcentre. Reeds Road, , Farnham also open during thewith day their on Sundays donkeys, until will11 October be enjoying free! 01252 795571 The Donkey Breed co.uk or call 01252 314598. call 01252 448045. 1.30-3.15pm. £8. gates open at 11am; rides from 12.30pm Heritage Open Day Society returns with their gentle a relaxed day out. Charity A fantastic family day out! Tuesday 8 September Dapdune Wharf beasts of burden demonstrating Enjoy talking to them Friday 4 September * Halloween theme – come in fancy dress! Stalls Wharf Rd, Guildford, GU1 4RR 01483 how they have served mankind and learning about Woking Food & Drink Festival 2015 Toddler Day 561389 Free admission. 11am-5pm. throughout history. Also Farnham Midhurst road, Liphook,Raffle The Look Out Discovery Centre these delightfulHampshire gu30 7LP Woking Town Centre Beekeepers show – learn about Top class entertainment Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell RG12 7QW Heritage Open Day 01428 724 900 Donkey The sizzling free three-day festival (4-6 bees and their lives. 10am-5pm. animals, then seewww.hollycombe.co.uk them Sept) will be held in Jubilee Square, 01344 354400 Extra activities for Claremont Landscape Garden History Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 in the Grand Parade. Gulliver’s Carnival, Commercial Way, Mercia Walk, toddlers from 10am-4pm include art Heritage Open Days, Watts Display Market Walk and Gloucester Walk. and craft activities, storytelling and 10am-6pm. Free entry. Gallery See 12 September. Donkey rides, face or hand painting. Teddy Bear Tudor Day Rural Reeds Road (off A287), Saturday 5 September theme. £6.80 per parent and toddler, The Richmond Dog Show, Model railway, Basing House Visitor Centre Tilford, Farnham, Surrey and £1.55 for each additional toddler Loseley Park See 11 September. Life 15 Minutes of Fun Barton’s Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke 01252 795571 Punch & Judy, (up to a max of 3). Chertsey Museum RG24 8AE 01256 463965 11am- 4pm. Family Tree Picnic Centre [email protected] Have-a-go shooting and fishing, 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Tudor related activities including a Heatherside Recreation Ground The Old Kiln Museum Trust is a registered charity www.rural-life.org.uk Cumberland Road, Heatherside, Gundogs, hounds and birds of Free family craft activities. Drop-in falconry display, archery, storytelling SpecialSpecial EventsEventsOld Kiln HolidayFamily Café ActivitiesActivities prey, anytime from 1.30-3.30 pm. and more. Included in admission. Camberley, GU15 1AY This picnic The is open to all serving lunches and teas features family instrument — to reserve a table please telephone 01252 790831 Dog show and terrier racing, Brooklands Family Fun Day Heritage Open Days making workshop, performance Countryside Museum The Rural Life Centre Brooklands Community Park of folk tales and song, musical Shopping and rural crafts, The Look Out Discovery Centre is supported by Sopwith Drive, Weybridge 11am-5pm. Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, performances plus a talk by Paul Picnic Areas • Café Food and drink, A variety of sports, food stalls, music Storytelling for Under 5s 01483 810235 Free admission. Watts, Tree Conservation Officer and lots of other entertainment. Free. The Lightbox Enjoy free tours and activities and and demonstration of tree surgery. Open Wed - Sun & BH • 10am - 5pm Plus much, much more! Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 discover the unique 19th century 12-3pm. Free. Timely Transport Tilford • Farnham • Surrey Stories and hands-on creative fun. heritage of the architecturally Haslemere Educational Museum For under 5s with an adult. Spaces important buildings, collections and Gala Day 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 www.rural-life.org.uk allocated on a first-come, first-served people who worked and lived there. The Great Cockcrow Railway For early bird tickets visit For ages 5-11. 10.30am-12pm. Mem basis at Reception from 10.30am. Children’s Tours at 12pm, 2pm Hardwick Lane, Lyne, Chertsey 01932 www.surreycountyshow.co.uk £5, non-mem £7. Booking advisable. 01252 795571 Registered charity no. 293515 11-11.40am. Suggested donation £2. and 4pm - meet George and Mary 565474 Miniature train rides for ages 2+. There will be visiting engines Sunday 6 September Watts and be their apprentices. Toddler Tuesdays - Teddy Bears Activities from 11am-5pm include today. 1.30-5pm. Single ride Adult Live Local Love Winkworth 6 Picnic, Surrey Heath Museum horse drawn cart rides and £4, child £3.50, family (of 4) £12. Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 demonstrations in art, craft, and Running Day, Mizens Railway Road, Godalming GU8 4AD Fun craft session for the under 5s conservation plus make pottery Barrs Lane, Knaphill, Woking 2-5pm. 01483 208477 Free. The 6th annual (50p suggested donation). Drop in plant tags and birdhouses. Miniature train rides for ages 1+. community day is packed full of anytime from 10.30am-12pm. events. Live music, falconry displays, Heritage Open Days and Love Friday 18 September archery, wood carving, face painting, Tue 8 - Sun 13 September Architecture 2015, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 crafts, family activities and much RHS Flower Show Painting for Under 5s Self-guided family trail linking The more. 11am−4pm. RHS Garden Wisley The Lightbox Lightbox and the WWF Living Planet Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Mrs. Greville’s Donkey Derby & Centre. Pick up a trail at either venue’s RHS Ambassador Mary Berry opens this 11-11.45am. Dress for mess and have Family Fun Day, Polesden Lacey Reception. For ages 4+ with an adult. spectacular 6-day floral extravaganza. fun painting. Please pre-book. For Bookham, RH5 6BD 01372 372 427 10am-4pm. Suggested donation £2. under 5s with an adult. £3 per child, 11am-5pm. Donkey derby, donkey Wednesday 9 September accompanying adult free. rides, stalls and games, children’s Reggae Drumming Workshop rides, fun dog show, drinks and Toddler Day, The Look Out Camberley Library Saturday 19 September refreshments. Free entry including Discovery Centre See 8 Sept. Knoll Rd, Camberley 2-3pm. For ages Haslemere Food Festival house and gardens and free parking. 6+. Please pre-book. Tickets £4 Friday 11 September available from any Surrey Library or Lion Green Running Day www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries. Lion Lane, Haslemere 10am-4pm. Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway The Richmond Dog Show A celebration of all things food and Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Rd, Frimley Loseley Park Reggae Drumming Workshop drink. Demonstrations, children’s Green Miniature trains will be Stakescorner Road, Guildford From Frimley Green Library entertainment, music, sausage running. 11am-5pm. Single ride £1. 7.30am. Free entry. Car park £10. Beech Rd, Frimley Green 11am-12pm. competition, Haslemere’s first ever For ages 6+. Please book. Tickets Spin a Web ‘Bake-Off’ and much more. Running Day £4 available from any Surrey Library Haslemere Educational Museum The Great Cockcrow Railway or www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries. Market Mall Hardwick Lane, Lyne, Chertsey 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Arena Leisure Centre KT16 0AD 01932 565474 Miniature Listen to the story of The Very Busy St Andrew’s Annual Parish Fayre Grand Avenue, Camberley, October half term family fun Spider and help make a giant spider’s St Andrew’s Parish Church train rides for ages 2+. Two routes, GU15 3QH www.marketmall.co.uk RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey. Near junction 10 of the M25. Enjoy free* family each route is approx. 15-20 mins. web. For under 5s with an adult. Upper Church Lane, Farnham Enjoy 30 stalls of gorgeous crafts and 1.30-5pm (booking office closes 10.30-11.30am. Adult £1, child £2, no free entertainment with Mr Giant. creative products plus lots of activities every day. 4.45pm). Single ride Adult £4, child need to book. Bring your teddy to parachute family fun including from the Church tower. Stalls, £3.50, family (of 4) £12. Saturday 12 September Meet and Greet with Spiderman, Buy garden tickets online at rhs.org.uk/wisley games, refreshments, music and kids treasure trail – with prizes, War on the Rails, Mizens Railway Heritage Open Day, Painshill Park much more. Fun for all ages. For chill out area, Goodie bag Barrs Lane, Knaphill 2-5pm. Miniature more information contact: office@ *Free once in the garden, normal garden admission applies. Charge applies to pumpkin carving. Activities vary daily, please check the website for details. Portsmouth Rd, Cobham 01932 868113 giveaways with exciting gifts & RHS Registered Charity No: 222879/SC038262 train rides for ages 1+. Free entry today. StAndrewsFarnham.org 12-4pm. offers. Free entry. 2-4.30pm.

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rural life march 2010.indd 1 10/02/2010 18:45:00 The Surrey Game and Country Fair, We took every care preparing these entries but sometimes events are Loseley Park cancelled or times changed. Please double check event with organiser to What’s On Diary avoid disappointment. What’s On Diary Saturday 19 Sept CONT. Sunday 20 September Sea Shells on the Seashore Surrey Hills Wood Fair The Big Draw Haslemere Educational Museum Birtley House Estate Haslemere Educational Museum Family Bushcraft Canine Capers, 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Bramley, Guildford GU5 0LE 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Alice Holt Forest , Guildford GU4 7RT Marvel at the beauty of the shells in www.surreyhillswoodfair.co.uk A chance for the whole family to Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham GU10 4LS 01483 222482 11am-4pm. Enjoy fun the handling collection and make a Surrey Hills Wood explore their artistic talent. No need 01420 23666 www.fieldfarmproject. and games with your four-legged shell picture. For under 5s with an Fair at Birtley House, to book. 12.15-3.30pm. com 10am-4pm. For all ages, min friend in this friendly dog show. adult. 1.30-2.30pm. Adult £1, child The Surrey Game and Country 5 miles south of one adult per group. As a family, Normal admission + £2 per class. £2, no need to book. Guildford, is a fantastic Hollycombe Fairground at Night discover the secrets of the forest Fair, Loseley Park Please see listing on 19 September. Running Day, Mizens Railway Stakescorner Road, Guildford GU3 1HS day out for all the around the camp fire. From ancient Fri 25 - Sun 27 Sept family, in a stunning fire lighting, to building a hunting See listing on 13 September. Enjoy an action packed family day 15 Minutes of Fun, Chertsey Haslemere Walking Festival Surrey Hills woodland shelter, seasonal crafts and a spot out at the Surrey Game and Country Museum See listing on 5 September Birds of Prey Day www.haslemere.com/vic A collection setting. The Wood Fair of open fire cooking. You will learn Fair, with top class entertainment, Claremont Landscape Garden of varied and rewarding walks for all is FREE for children Sunday 4 October some of the skills you need to feel have-a-go activities, shopping and Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 tastes, ages and abilities! rural crafts. The main arena will host under 12 years. we autumn... at home in the wildest woods. 10.30am-4.30pm. Included in There are a variety Harvest Home, Dapdune Wharf Booking essential by calling Mollie exciting entertainment throughout Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 Exciting forest activities for all ages! admission. See a wide variety of Saturday 26 September the day including ‘Gulliver’s Carnival’ of activities including: on 07979 321369 or email info@ birds of prey, get up close and learn coppice crafts and Autumn crafts, morris dancing and Family Bushcraft, Fungal Forays, Birds of Prey, RHS Garden Wisley – a family extravaganza with stunt fieldfarmproject.com. Adult £25, more about these birds plus two wood products, local apple pressing. 11am-4pm, bonfire under 16yrs £15, under 3 free. Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 horses and riders, music and a larger from 12pm. Admission + £2.50 for Woodland Walks, Tall Tails flying displays, subject to weather. than life ring master. Joining them will produce, horse & wagon rides, bug and much more! Discover all about birds of prey. See hunts, wide range of catering and beer activities. £1 for baked potatoes. Forever Young Family Crafts: Aviation Day these magnificent birds up close, be gundogs, birds of prey, a sheep tent, children’s activities including Surrey Hills Wood Fair, Birtley Booking essential Watercolour Wonders Brooklands Museum with agility displays at 11am and dog display with ducks as well as tree climbing and zip wire and animal House Estate See 3 October. The West End Centre Brooklands Road, Weybridge 01932 2pm. Included in admission. sheep, hilarious terrier racing and a call 0300 067 4448 Queens Road, Aldershot 01252 parade of hounds. Plus donkey rides, attractions. The Man in the Moon 857381 The Museum’s aircraft and Running Day, Frimley Lodge forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt 330040 Experiment with bright and a Punch & Judy and a model railway Theatre Company are providing a cockpits will be open for visitors to Miniature Railway Alice Holt Forest beautiful watercolours, exploring a for the children to ride on. And make theatre tent with a programme of explore, and there will be a chance See listing on 6 September. variety of amazing techniques using sure you bring your four legged specially commissioned performances. to see and hear some of the early Dogs on leads welcome and parking cling film, rock salt and more! £3 per aircraft in action. Plus trade stalls friend for the family dog show. If Running Day person. For ages 3+ with an adult. you want to have a go at shooting is free. 10am-5pm. Adult £7.50, under The Great Cockcrow Railway and exhibitors and activities for the 12s free. Beat the queues and book The Sayers Croft Trust Please pre-book. 10.30am-12.30pm. youngsters and family workshops. you can try clays, black powder and See listing on 6 September. FC_AH_87x85mm autumn ad_2015.indd 1 10/08/2015 15:42 air rifles – perfect for youngsters online - it’s just £7 per adult! Wey River Festival Birds of Prey, RHS Garden Wisley Running Day, The Great new to the sport. For adults there is Sing-a-Long-a Frozen Follow us @SCTrust ‘Like’ us on Facebook Dapdune Wharf Surrey Heritage Showcase Cockcrow Railway See 6 Sept. Farnham Food Festival shopping galore, a food theatre and The New Victoria Theatre Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 Village Hall Peacocks Centre, Woking A full Castle St, Farnham food hall, plus much, much more. Lane, Shere, GU5 9HF The Sayers Croft Trust is a registered The illuminated pageant at dusk will Fungi Foray Free entry. Cookery demonstrations screening of Disney’s Frozen with Buy early bird reduced rate tickets Free! 12-4pm. Surrey Heritage outdoor education and environmental light up the river from Dapdune to Winkworth Arboretum stallholders; live entertainment at www.surreycountyshow.co.uk. lyrics on screen. For ages 5+. 11am, Millmead. Lots to do during the Hascombe Road, Godalming GU8 will have real artefacts to explore, 3pm & 6.30pm. Booking advised. charity based in Ewhurst. We run a including jazz music and face-painting. A child ticket costs just £4.50 in clean and discover for children of all day, children’s craft activities, willow 4AD 01483 208477 Join expert Sara advance, adult £7.50, and family £22. variety of activities throughout the year Sports Festival and Fun Event ages. There’ll be arts and crafts and Autumn Woodfest, RHS Garden weaving, the Surrey Wood Turners Shepley and learn how to identify Under 5’s go free. 9am-5pm. for all ages and abilities including.... and many other stands. From 11am. the many different types of fungi Samuel Cody Specialist Sports historical costumes to play dress up. Wisley See listing on 3 October. growing around the Arboretum. College Community Hall and Field Running Day, Mizens Railway Youth Clubs Hollycombe Fairground at Night Please pre-book. 10.30am-12.30pm. Ballantyne Road, Farnborough See listing on 13 September. Hollycombe Steam Museum Forest Schools Admission + Adult £10, child £5. 12-4pm. A community cohesion Iron Hill, Liphook GU30 7LP 01428 event, encouraging families to have a Running Day, The Great Birthday Parties 724900 7-10pm (gates open at Public Open Afternoon - go at a range of sports and crafts. Cockcrow Railway See 6 Sept. Holiday Activities 6pm). Enjoy a trip down memory Charity Day, Guildford Model Community Events lane with the sights, sounds, smell Food, Glorious Food Saturday 3 October Engineering Society Conservation Volunteers and atmosphere of a vintage London Road, Guildford Train rides Surrey Heath Museum Autumn Woodfest Edwardian Fairground at night, as the are available on both the ground Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 RHS Garden Wisley School and Youth Group Visits Hollycombe Working Steam Museum level and raised tracks. 2-5pm. Fun craft session for the under Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Activities for Children with Special Needs stages its popular Saturday evening Tickets are £1 each or £3 for four. 5s, older children welcome too A weekend to celebrate all that openings in September and October (50p suggested donation). Drop in the woodlands have to offer in the www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk (19 Sept, 26 Sept, 3 and 10 Oct, 17 Monday 21 September anytime from 10.30am-12pm. autumn. Don’t miss out on the GB Registered charity No 1055946 and 31 Oct). With steam-driven Pop Up Adventure - Owls Hollycombe Fairground at Night team of Stihl Timbersports rip- rides such as the Razzle Dazzle Enchanted Wood Toys Please see listing on 19 September. roaring axe and chainsaw action. (considered to be the world’s first 1-3 East St, Farnham GU9 7SX A free There’ll be traditional crafts, artisan ‘white knuckle ride’); the Gallopers Bocketts Farm Park 24th Oct - 1st Nov 2015 session incorporating storytelling, Sunday 27 September demonstrations and specialised and Swingboats plus the magnificent dance, drama and a craft for under exhibitors. 101 year old Big Wheel offering Harvest Home WIZARDS & WITCHES WEEK 5’s with an adult. Free but places evening views over the twinkling The Rural Life Centre The Big Draw, Watts Gallery must be booked in advance on ENJOY A SPOOKTACULAR DAY OUT! lights of the South Downs it offers Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham GU10 Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 actoneadventures.co.uk, email both nostalgia and excitement! You 2DL 01252 795571 A special day to 810235 11am-5pm. Be a Victorian [email protected] or can enjoy the Bioscope – a pre- mark the end of the farming year Artists’ Apprentice at Watts Gallery. Hundreds of pumpkins! call 07956 182 488. 10-10.45am. cursor to the modern cinema or walk plus family fun. Children bring a Meet G F Watts and have fun trying Wizards and Witches Quiz Trail! through an original Hall of Mirrors. Tuesday 22 September scarecrow and come in for half traditional drawing techniques using Adult £15, child £10 with family saver price. 10am-5pm. Adult £9.50, child charcoal, chalk, silverpoint and Creepy crafts! Reptile Roadshow! tickets available, offering unlimited Storytelling for Under 5s (5-16) £7, family £29. pencil. Head to the Pottery Studios rides on the Fairground. Tickets The Lightbox See 8 September. to meet Mary Watts and help her Don’t Miss… Animal Handling, Goat Milking, Tractor Rides, Pony Rides, entitle free return visits on most Birds of Prey, RHS Garden Wisley to design and make terracotta birds PLUS: A HEATED INDOOR Go-Karting and Pig racing EVERYDAY! open days during a calendar year. Friday 25 September See listing on 26 September. and take the Drawing Geocaching PLAYBARN! PLENTY OF FUN, Treasure Trail. Activities included in WHATEVER THE WEATHER! Hollycombe is also open on Sundays Watts at Dusk Late Night Fungi Foray (rides from 12.30pm) until 11 Oct. adult admission, 16s and under free. Openings, Watts Gallery Claremont Landscape Garden AWARD WINNING! Hollycombe Fairground at Night Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 Hands Up! www.bockettsfarm.co.uk 810235 5pm-9pm. Enjoy an evening 10.30am-12.30pm. Join expert Sara Haslemere Educational Museum 30th - 31st OCTOBER Situated in Leatherhead, Surrey. 5 minutes from J9 M25. of art, entertainment, and the chance Shepley for a seasonal Fungi Foray 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 IT’S TIME TO BOARD THE WIZARD EXPRESS! # to escape from it all after hours at Walk and learn how to identify the Make some wonderful pictures using £1 OFF full price farm entry per person* Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village. A many different fungi in the garden. SPECIAL the shape of your hands. For ages Valid from 1st Sept – 23rd Oct 2015. family event suitable for all ages. Kids Admission + £9 per adult and £4.50 5-11. Booking advisable. 10.30am- www.watercressline.co.uk OFFER Only with this voucher (*maximum 5 people). FM go free, 2 for 1 Adult entry. per child. 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sayers croft sept 2015.indd 1 05/08/2015 13:25:05 We took every care preparing these entries but sometimes events are Bocketts Farm Park cancelled or times changed. Please double check event with organiser to What’s On Diary avoid disappointment. What’s On Diary Monday 5 October The Big Draw Running Day, The Great Cockcrow Railway See 6 Sept. Wild Learning Arty Pop Up & Play Adventure - Millbrook, Guildford 01483 440000 GO WILD holiday clubs Autumn Theme, Simply Play In the Mill Studio. A fabulous Oktoberfest, Mizens Railway ● Fire lighting 248 Shawfield Rd, Ash Vale GU12 5DJ workshop where you can recreate Barrs Lane, Knaphill 12-5pm. Vintage this AUTUMN Get creative with paint and lots of your story in 3D by making your mechanical fairground organs, a Wizards and Witches Week ● Den building crafty bits and then enjoy play in the story into a hat - suitable for all the children’s vintage fun fair, model Bocketts Farm Park ● Nature walks role play area. For ages 1-4 years family. 10am-2pm. Free. traction engine rides, fairground Young St, Fetcham, Leatherhead 01372 ● Tracking (younger children will need more models show, stalls, refreshments 363764 10am-5.30pm. Enjoy a full ● Games help from their grown up). Please Sat 17 Oct - sun 1 Nov and miniature train rides (ages 1+). packed programme of fun and freaky ● Bushcraft book on www.simply-play.org.uk or Adult £2; child £1; family (2A + 3C) activities including a Quiz Trail, Halloween ● call 01252 448045. 1.30-3.15pm. £8. £5 (additional charge for train rides). Creepy Craft Corner and Reptile Wild adventures Chessington Garden Centre Roadshow, where you’ll get the Ages 5-12 Leatherhead Road, Chessington 01372 Transportfest Tuesday 6 October chance to meet awesome creepy 10.15–4.00 725638 Back by popular demand Brooklands Museum crawlies up close! There will be Storytelling for Under 5s for Halloween, Spooky Zoo offers Brooklands Rd, Weybridge 01932 hundreds of pumpkins on sale too! Farnham, FEsher,arnham Godalming,, Esher, GuildfordGuildford, Dorking, See listing on 8 September. each visitor a unique and fascinating 857381 Bus displays, heritage bus Daily activities include pony rides, Dorking,Sheen, Wimbledon, Crawley andSheen Wimbledon and Godalming chance to encounter, handle and trips, horse bus rides (extra charges Wednesday 7 October tractor rides, animal handling and www.wild-learning.net or call 01483 424 400 have their photo taken with a variety apply), live music and children’s www.wild-learning.net or call 01483 424 400 pig racing, plus you can meet and Toddler Day of exotic reptiles. Held within the attractions. Normal admission. feed all of the friendly farm animals. Monday 26 October Half-term Fun at Box Hill The Look Out Discovery Centre specially prepared and themed With a large heated indoor play 11am-4pm. Please see www. Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell 01344 ‘Spooky Zoo’ enclosure, each Monday 19 October AUT HTThe ad.indd BIG 1 Draw 6/8/14 09:31:24 barn, trampolines, pedal go karts nationaltrust.org.uk/box-hill. 354400 Extra activities for toddlers fantastic interactive experience lasts The West End Centre Pop Up Adventure - Incy Wincy and a jumping pillow, there’s plenty from 10am-4pm include art and craft approx 45 minutes during which time Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Mon 26 Oct - Sun 1 Nov Spider, Enchanted Wood Toys to keep the whole family amused, activities, storytelling and face or visitors will not only learn from the 1-3 East St, Farnham 10-10.45am. A free day of drawing activities! whatever the weather! Half-term Dino Fun hand painting. Autumn Fun theme. experts on hand about the reptiles on A free session with storytelling, Create magical characters and make Dapdune Wharf display, including lizards, snakes and dance, drama and a craft for under Happy Hallowe’en trail a thaumatrope or try out free hand Thursday 8 October Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 crocodiles, but braver guests can get 5’s with an adult. Free but places Winkworth Arboretum drawing using a sewing machine. A week of dinosaur activities, crafts Toddler Day, The Look Out up close and personal, with a chance must be booked in advance on Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 Drop in anytime from 10.30am-4pm. and a trail for all ages. Dressing up © National Trust Images . Registered Charity Number 205846. to handle the reptiles themselves, actoneadventures.co.uk or email 208477 Enjoy the spooky trail, Children must be with an adult. Discovery Centre See 7 October. encouraged! On Saturday spooky for that perfectly spooky photo [email protected] (admission + 50p for trail). On Fri Crafty Firework Fun Hallowe’en dinos are out to get you! Friday 9 October opportunity. There will also be a 30 Oct 11am-1pm there is pumpkin 11am-4pm. Admission + £2.50 for Halloween Circus, for details please Tuesday 20 October carving. Please bring your own Splatter and Sponge Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 activities. £1 for baked potatoes. Enjoy hallowe'en fun see the Theatre listings on page 30. pumpkin (admission + £1.50 per Haslemere Educational Museum Storytelling for Under 5s 1.30-3pm. Use materials to make and fresh air this Also on offer is the seriously scary craft). 10am-4pm. Free entry for 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 The Lightbox See 8 September. glittery rockets, Catherine wheels Tuesday 27 October ‘Spooky Tea’ - a terrifyingly good, children in Hallowe’en costume. half-term at a and fountains! Please book. For ages Make colourful pictures using sponge fun filled teatime treat. Served in The Big Draw Drop In! National Trust Friday 23 October 3-8yrs with an adult. £7.50 per child. and splatter techniques. For under a special and fantastically themed Spooky Woodlands The 5s with an adult. 10.30-11.30am. RHS Garden Wisley property near you section of the award winning Sedum Fancy Footwork Hallowe’en Hats, Farnham Maltings Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Adult £1, child £2, no need to book. Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 restaurant, kids can be treated to a Haslemere Educational Museum Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Working with a team of awesome Families can discover the spooky true Halloween feast, full of ghoulish 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Create a hat to complete your artists, come along and help create a Hatchlands Park, Claremont Saturday 10 October woodlands at RHS Garden delights and a host of trick or treat How does your footprint differ from costume. Advance booking essential. collaborative GIANT story book (or a Landscape Garden, Winkworth Wisley this Halloween with a Arboretum, Surrey Hills, River Wey Forever Young Family Crafts: surprises. Book today to avoid other animals? Find out and make For ages 3-8 yrs with an adult. mini book of your own to take home Halloween Lanterns your own footprints to take home. fun-filled week of family activities - you choose!) featuring the return of half-term Navigations, Ham House, Morden disappointment! £4.45 per child. 10.30am–12pm. £7.50 per child. Hall Park, Polesden Lacey The West End Centre They’ll also be Halloween related fun Please bring wellies/old shoes or get and workshops. Learn all about the well-loved Dragon & The Princess.

Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 and games, provided by the DEBRA paint covered feet! For under 5s hedgehogs through storytelling, Spooky Science Workshop Expect brilliant stories, fun for all the in Surrey Make your own spooOOOoooky charity, taking place throughout with an adult. 1.30-2.30pm. Adult plant some seeds, carve a pumpkin, G Live family and lots of shrinky plastic! pumpkin lantern from clay – it’ll be the event. For more information £1, child £2, no need to book. make a spooky woodland hat and London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/events/ Meet the Illustrator glazed and fired and you’ll have it and booking details see www. build a den. Activities vary daily, £30. A Spooky Science hands-on Sat 24 Oct - Sun 1 Nov Haslemere Educational Museum ready in time for Hallowe’en! £3 per chessingtongardencentre.co.uk. check website for details. Some workshop with slime, gunk and 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 person. For ages 3+ with an adult. Hallowe’en Half-term Activities activities require advance booking. other spooky stuff! Children will be For ages 5-11yrs. 10.30am-12pm. Please pre-book. 10.30am-12.30pm. Spooky Tea, Chessington Claremont Landscape Garden On 24 and 25 October is The encouraged to explore equipment Meet Leon Hills, artist and author, and Garden Centre Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 Wisley Harvest Weekend - visit the and real world science materials that Hollycombe Fairground at Night make your own piece of art. Booking 10am-5pm. Children’s trail exhibitors from the Surrey Bees to they would not usually see. For ages Please see listing on 19 September. The Chilli Group with its displays, 7 - 12. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. advisable. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Draw Explore, The Lightbox Princes Hall (admission + 50p). On Mon 26-Wed Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 Fungi Foray, Claremont 28 and Fri 30 there are children’s workshops and tasting of a wide Every Picture Tells a Story variety of chillies. Bouncy Castle Fun Follow the clues between The Craft Workshop, For ages 4-7. Landscape Garden See 27 Sept. crafts from 10.30am-12.30pm - Guildford Spectrum The Living Planet Centre Lightbox and The Living Planet Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £19. admission + £1.50. On Thurs 29 Halloween Festival, Marwell Zoo Brewery Rd, Woking 01483 426444 Sunday 11 October Parkway, Guildford 01483 443322 Centre to complete the fun quiz. Dance in a Day For ages 6-10. 10.30am–12.30pm there is Pumpkin Thompsons Lane, Winchester SO21 9-10am, from walking - 4 yrs, £3. 10.30- 12.30pm. What do polar Through drawing, you’ll create Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £19. Running Day, The Great Carving (please bring your own 1JH 01962 777407 Design a pumpkin Please pre-book. bears and penguins have in common? your own amazing story! There are Cockcrow Railway See 6 Sept. pumpkin) admission + £1.50 and on for carving and watch the animals Come to this workshop and watch a also Big Draw workshops at both Film: PADDINGTON (PG) Fri 30 Oct 4-6pm there’s Hallowe’en explore and eat their pumpkin Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct short animation film to find out. Your venues. 10.30am - 5pm. Suggested The Electric Theatre Tuesday 13 October storytelling and spooky walks around artwork will create a chilly stained Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Sunday 18 October treats. Spooky storytelling with the Half Term Activities donation £2. the lake - admission + 50p. glass freeze which will come to life in £5. The story of the comic Toddler Tuesdays - Big Drawing resident witch. Brooklands Museum Fungi Walk 3D! Suggested donation £2. Future Imperfect, G Live misadventures of a young Peruvian Brooklands Rd, Weybridge 01932 Surrey Heath Museum Winkworth Arboretum Halloween Happy Hauntings Hallowe’en – Through the London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 bear who travels to the city in 857381 Vintage style car rides Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Hascombe Road, Godalming GU8 4AD Fishers Farm Park Looking Glass, Polesden Lacey Clayosaurus, The West End Centre £30. Creative writing workshop for search of a home. Finding himself 11am-1pm and 2-3.30pm (subject to Fun craft session for the under 5s 01483 208477 Learn how to identify Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, Gt Bookham, Dorking 01372 452048 Queens Road, Aldershot 01252 330040 12-17s. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. lost and alone, he begins to realize weather). Plus bus rides, look out for (50p suggested donation). Drop in the many different types of fungi W Sussex RH14 0EG 01403 700063 10am–3.30pm. Follow Alice on her Make your favourite dinosaur from that city life is not all he had Bertie the Brooklands Bear, pick up Spooky Halloween Themed Fun anytime from 10.30am-12pm. growing around the Arboretum. Enjoy this fangtastic week! There’s scary journey through the looking clay! For ages 3+ with an adult. £6 imagined - until he meets the kindly a trail for children up to 12 years old 40 Degreez Centre Please pre-book. 10.30am-12.30pm. ‘Pumpkin Carving’ and the ‘Gory-ent glass into the weird and wonderful per child, parents free. Please pre- Brown family. 11am and Relaxed Friday 16 October or join in the Big Draw with the Half Dogflud Way, Farnham 10 -11.30 am. Admission + Adult £10, child £5. Express’... join the creepy creative backwards world of Polesden, book. 10.30am-12.30pm. Screening 3pm (to suit the needs of Help your kids create ghoulish Painting for Under 5s crew in the amazing ‘Pumpkin meeting well-loved characters. Term family workshop. families with children with autism or Public Open Afternoon Patch’, with biscuit decorating, glitter Children’s Sweet Tree Workshop ghosts and magical mobiles. For The Lightbox See 18 September. Admission + £2 per child. Halloween Activity Week learning disabilities), Guildford Model Engineering tattoos and face paints! A coven of Farnham Maltings ages 2-11 (younger siblings are Birdworld Saturday 17 October Society wicked witches and a kindly Vampire Sunday 25 October Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 welcome!). Please pre-book by Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 22992 London Rd, Guildford Train rides are perform the spell-binding ‘Spook Create your own Sweet Tree. For contacting Rebecca on 01252 Running Day, The Great Halloween Grotto, spooky trail plus Hollycombe Fairground at Night available on both the ground level Show’ daily in the Barn Theatre! ages 4+. Please pre-book. 10-11am 308989 or RebeccaWootton@ Cockcrow Railway See 6 Sept. some fun but creepy arts and crafts. Please see listing on 31 October. and raised tracks. 2-5pm. Ideally suited for ages 2-11 yrs. or 12-1pm. £15. thecreationstation.co.uk.

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wild learning may 2015.indd 1 06/07/2015 12:43:18 We took every care preparing these entries but sometimes events are All holiday camps and sports courses need to be pre-booked. cancelled or times changed. Please double check event with organiser to What’s On Diary avoid disappointment. What’s On Tuesday 27 Oct CONT. Hallowe’en Horrors Creepy Crafts Play in a Day, Princes Hall Horrific Halloween Night in the Museum Creating Futures/The Gaming Shalford Mill Surrey Heath Museum Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329 155 Haslemere Educational Museum Haslemere Educational Museum Zone Holiday Club Illustration, The Lightbox Shalford, Guildford GU4 8BS 01483 Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 For ages 7-11. Please pre-book. 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Sports, arts and creative play, den Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 561389 Find your way to the roof Drop-in and make a halloween 10am-4pm. £19. Family drop-in event from A special Halloween opening of the building, treasure hunts, cooking Please book. Under 8s must be with and gasp at the horrible and nasty decoration. Free. 11am-5pm. 1-4.30pm. Make Halloween crafts. Museum. Doors open at 6pm so you and much more for ages 4-12 Roald Dahl Character Costumes an adult (adult free). Professional things there… 11am-4pm. £1 for Bring a pumpkin to carve and take can explore the dark galleries (bring from 26-30 Oct at The Grange The Lightbox illustrator, Jessica Jane Charleston childrens’ activities. Thursday 29 October part in the Halloween procession a torch) and get a drink & popcorn Infant School, Farnborough. Prices Surrey Sports Park Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 invites you to come and illustrate through Haslemere, which starts at before watching the 3rd Night in the start at £10. Email: clairedixon@ Never Ending Story Activity Thursday Turn yourself into your favourite Swimming your very own story and make your the Museum at 4.30pm. No need to Museum film ‘Secret of the Tomb’ at creatingfuturesrushmoor.org. The Lightbox The Rural Life Centre Roald Dahl character. Please pre- 1:1 Intensive Swim Camps (Stage own book. 1-2.30pm (4-7 yr olds) book. Adult £1, child £3. No charge 7pm. Please pre-book. £5. Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Reeds Rd, Tilford 01252 795571 Activity book. Under 8s must be with an 1+) Mon 26 - Fri 30 Oct. 30-minute 3-4.30pm (8-11 yr olds) £6.50. for the procession. Surrey Sports Park Add to the Never Ending Story - Thursdays are aimed at keeping adult (adult free). 1-2.30pm (4-7 yrs), Monday 2 November Book on 01483 689111 or online at timeslots available between 9-11am Make a Hallowe’en Photo Card draw a character or write the next children entertained - the family 3-4.30pm (8-11 yr olds). £6.50. Spooky Family Fun Afternoon www.surreysportspark.co.uk (last slot 10.30am) and 1.30-3pm Farnham Maltings part of the adventure! Then make friendly museum volunteers bring The Lightbox Arty Pop Up & Play Adventure - Surrey Summit Climbing Camps (last slot 2.30pm). £90 per course. Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 a simple puppet of your character history to life with demonstrations, Friday 30 October Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Firework Theme, Simply Play Suitable for all abilities. Group Holiday Swim Courses £15. Make fun photograms in the crafts and fun activities. Lots of 248 Shawfield Rd, Ash Vale, GU12 5DJ (Stage 4+). £35 per course. to take home. For ages 4+ with an Wizard Weekend Halloween-inspired afternoon of 4-5 years £7.50 per camp: darkroom then you can colour and seasonal fun! Undercover if it’s wet. For ages 1-4 (younger children will Intensive swim instruction in a group adult. Drop in anytime from 1.30pm- Watercress Line family fun. Make some big bats and Mon 26 Oct 11.50am-12.30pm decorate your favourite. Please book. Included in admission. need more help from their grown setting with a ratio of 8 swimmers to 4pm. Suggested donation £2. www.watercressline.co.uk Watch giant ghosts in the drop-in workshop, Tues 27 Oct 10.20-11am For age 7-11. 10-12pm or 2-4pm. have your face transformed into up). 1.30-3.15pm. £8. Please book on Wed 28 Oct 1-1.40pm or 1.50-2.30pm 1 teacher. Mon 26 – Fri 30 Oct. Princess & Wizard Adventure Draw Explore, The Lightbox the Watercress Line transform into a scary skeleton or wicked witch. www.simply-play.org.uk or call Thurs 29 Oct 10.20-11am Starts and Turns (Stage 6+) Roller Skating Fun Morning, Guide Headquarters See listing on 27 October. a place of magic and mischief on 1-5pm (drop-in workshop 1.30-4pm, 01252 448045. Fri 30 Oct 1-1.40pm 9-9.45am. £52.50 per course. Guildford Spectrum Nightingale Rd, Guildford GU1 1ER Halloween! Walk in Harry Potter’s Creepy Crafts, Surrey Heath face painting 2-4pm). 6-7 years £10 per camp: Improvement to Butterfly (Stage Parkway, Guildford 01483 443322 A morning of games, dance, drama footsteps over the railway footbridge Museum See listing on 28 October. Mon 26 Oct 11.30am-12.30pm 5+) 10.15-10.45am. 1.15-3.15pm or 3.30-5.30pm, all ages, and arts and crafts. Make your where he received his Hogwarts Half Term Holiday Vocal Workshop, Princes Hall Tues 27 Oct 1-2pm Improvement to Breaststroke £10.30 per session. Please book. own wizard hat and wand ready Every Picture Tells a Story, The Express ticket; the famous film Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329 155 Camps & Sports Fri 30 Oct 2-3pm (Stage 4+) 10.45-11.15am. for halloween. For under 5s with Living Planet Centre See 27 Oct. location from Kings Cross station Tues 27 - Sat 31 October For children aged 7-11 years. Please 7-11 years £15 per camp: 1:1 High Performance Club an adult but siblings welcome. that is now at the Watercress Line! Circus Masterclass, G Live pre-book. 10am-4pm. £19. Courses Mon 26 Oct 11.30am-1pm Swimmers Mon 26 – Fri 30 Oct. Alice In Wonderland 9.45 -11.30am. £10 and £5 siblings. Come dressed as a witch, wizard or London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 Tues 27 Oct 2-3.30pm 30-minute timeslots from Surrey History Centre Places must be pre booked on Halloween spook and find out about Saturday 31 October Wild Learning Learn a range of circus skills. For Thurs 29 Oct 12-1.30pm 9.45-11.15am (last slot 10.45am) and 130 Goldsworth Rd, Woking 01483 actoneadventures.co.uk or email bats, owls and all things magical! Have fun in ages 7-12 - all abilities welcome. Wizard Weekend, Watercress 11-17 years £15 per camp: 1.30-3pm (last slot 2.30pm). 518737 Free drop in family activities. [email protected]. With craft activities, face painting the woods this Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £30. Line See listing on 30 October. Wed 28 Oct 11.30am-1pm Enjoy weird and wonderful craft (for over 2yrs on hand/arm, 3yrs+ October half term Guildford Spectrum Wild Tots with Wild Learning Fri 30 Oct 1-2.30pm activities fit for a Mad Hatters Tea Cretaceous Critters on face, extra fee), Mr Wizard magic Creepy Crafts, Surrey Heath Parkway, Guildford 01483 443322 Visitor Centre Holiday Clubs! Junior Storm Netball Camps party! Children must be with an The West End Centre shows, witches Besom brooms Museum See listing on 28 October. Xtreme Activate holiday camp for Shere Rd, Guildford GU4 8SE Play Adventures run in School years 3 & 4: adult. See website for opening times. Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 (extra fee) and daily shows from the ages 5-12 yrs runs from Mon 26-Fri games, hunt mini-beasts and be Adventures in Disco - Esher, Farnham, Mon 26 Oct, Tues 27 Oct 10am-4pm An interactive talk where you will FalconHigh display team. Adult £17, 30 Oct from 10am-4pm, £24 per day creative with wood. For ages 2-6 Halloween Special, Licked Bar Godalming, Mem £37.80, non-mem £42 per camp. Wednesday 28 October learn all about Cretaceous animals child (aged 2-16) £9, Under 2s free, and Xtreme Activate Xtra is from with an adult. Booking essential on 11-12 The Woolmead, Farnham 2-4pm Guildford, School years 5 & 6: and see their fossils up-close. Ages family (2 A + 2 C) £43. 8.30am-6pm and is £33 per day. Draw Explore, The Lightbox 07968 832509. 10am-12pm or 1.30- A very special family event. Come Dorking, Sheen, Crawley and Mon 26 Oct, Tues 27 Oct 10am-4pm 5+ with an adult. £2 per child, Roller Skating Fun See listing on 27 October. 3.30pm. £10 per child. down to Licked Bar (a proper grown Wimbledon on various dates in half Mem £37.80, non-mem £42 per camp. parents free. Please pre-book. Tues 27 Oct 1.15-3.15pm or 3.30- up nightclub!) and enjoy a Halloween term. For ages 5-12. 10.15am-4pm. Junior Storm Masterclass Show Time, The Electric Theatre Wonderful, Weird and Wacky 10.30am-11.15am. 5.30pm, all ages, £10.30 per session. Disco with the family. Suitable for Loads of fun activities including School years 7-9: Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Walking Staffs, Alice Holt Forest Badminton Sing-a-Long-a-Frozen all children aged up to 6 and their den building, fire making, tracking Mon 26 Oct, Tues 27 Oct 10am-4pm On 28 & 29 Oct. Hayley and Hannah Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham 01420 Mon 26 Oct 2-4pm for 8-14 yrs, The Leatherhead Theatre parents. Children will enjoy mini and stalking, rope bridges, mud Mem £37.80, non-mem £42 per camp. of AllStar Choir & Boogie Pumps 23666 Make your own personalised £10 per day. 7 Church St, Leatherhead 01372 365141 disco classics and craft activity while sculptures, environmental art, pond Storm Experience Camp team up to deliver an action packed staff from the trees of Alice Holt. Archery 11am & 3pm. parents can enjoy grown up tunes dipping, stealth games, exploring plus School years 7 – 12. Places allocated two-day workshop of singing and They’ll show you the whole process Tues 27 Oct 9.30-11.30am for 8-14 and a licensed bar. Discounted much more. For more details or to on selection: please contact netball@ dancing, culminating in a show in the from beginning to end! All materials Spooky Halloween Themed Fun yrs, £15.20. family tickets available. To book visit book see www.wild-learning.net. surreysportspark.co.uk. main auditorium. Sing, dance, and 40 Degreez Centre Junior Fast Track Fitness Course and tools provided. For ages 10+. actoneadventures.co.uk or email Fri 30 Oct 10am-4pm Mem £45.90, perform the biggest chart hits! For Booking essential. 10am-12pm. £10. See listing on Tues 27 October. Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits Mon 26 - Fri 30 Oct 10-11am for ages 5-12. 10am - 4pm (performance [email protected]. Non-mem £51. 12-15 yrs. £33.50. “Frozen” Dance Workshop At Barfield School, Farnham. Holiday Thurs 4pm). £60, siblings £50. Woodland Walk and Tall Tales Every Picture Tells a Story For netball camp descriptions and to Star Track Athletics Guildford Spectrum Dahl Day, The Electric Theatre Club for ages 4-13 open to both Alice Holt Forest Haslemere Educational Museum book, visit www.surreystormnetball. Wed 28, Thurs 29 Oct and Fri 30 Parkway, Guildford 01483 443322 Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 pupils and non-pupils runs from 26 Ceramosaurus Rex Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham 01420 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 co.uk or call 01483 689111. Oct 10am-3.30pm for 8-14 yrs, 1 £6.20. 1.15pm - 2.15pm for ages 3-5 A packed festival finale day to - 30 Oct. For more details call 0700 The West End Centre 23666 Gathering at dusk by the Have a go at telling a story through Multi-Sports Camp (8 yrs+) celebrate all things Roald Dahl! 393 2610 or see www.3pks.co.uk. day £30, 2 days £40, 3 days £50. Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 pictures using storyboard sheets. years and 2.30pm-3.30pm for ages Try a variety of sports including classroom, you’ll wind your way From arts & crafts to cinema Soccer Skills (in association with Make your own clay model of your For ages 5-11. Mem £5, non-mem 5+years. Please pre-book. basketball, fencing, rugby, lacrosse, through the trees experiencing the showings, pay one ticket price and Cranleigh School Sports Centre Chelsea F.C.); favourite dinosaur; it will then be £7. Booking advised. 10.30am-12pm. climbing, racket sports and circuits: forest at night - bring your torch Draw Explore, The Lightbox drop in for as long as you like. There Multi Activity days run from 26-30 3 day soccer school - outdoors (6 - fired and glazed for you. Ages 8-14 or lantern! Followed by a campfire Wed 28 Oct, Fri 30 Oct 9am-5pm Farnham Maltings See listing on 27 October. will be something for all the family! Oct 8.30am-5pm for ages 5-12. Set 14 yrs) Mon 26, Tues 27 & Wed 28 (no parents necessary!). £6 per for spooky tales and sweet snacks. Mem £32, non-mem £36 per camp. Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 11am-3pm. £6. in the School’s stunning grounds, the Oct, 9.30am-3pm, £51. child. Please pre-book. 2-4pm. Limited numbers so book early. For Creepy Crafts, Surrey Heath Tennis Hallowe’en Biscuits camps offer a variety of traditional 3 half day Mini Kickers course – ages 6yrs+. 5-6pm. £2 per person. Museum See listing on 28 October. Hollycombe Fairground at Night Tots - for ages 3-5. Learn the basics Halloween Stage Make Up Class £12. Decorate Hallowe’en biscuits. sports, arts & crafts and more specialist indoors (6 - 14 yrs), Mon 26, Tues 27 Halloween activities. Please contact 01483 and how to enjoy the game. & Wed 28, 9.30am-12pm, £30. G Live Thriller: Dance In A Day, G Live For 6+. Please book. 3.30-5.30pm. Animal Visit Iron Hill, Liphook GU30 7LP 7-10pm. 542125 or [email protected]. Mon 26 - Wed 28 Oct 9-10am. Mem Ice Skating 5 Day Courses London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701797 Hallowe’en Photo Fun Secretts Farm Shop Experience the magical nature of the £17.55, non-mem £19.50. For ages 5-10 years, £50. Join expert makeup artist Rose Learn to dance in the style of the Photographer Angela Walker gives Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford Super Camps Edwardian fairground as the sights, Red & Orange Drills, skills and lots Mon 26 - Fri 30 Oct 10.30-11am, Perry to create some horrifyingly famous Michael Jackson Thriller tips and techniques to help you take Mill Cottage Farm animals are Multi Activity Camps run at Christ’s sounds and smells all come alive as of fun. Mon 26 - Wed 28 Oct 10am- 11-11.30 am or 11.30 am-12pm. brilliant stage makeup effects video, just in time for Halloween! better pictures with a Hallowe’en visiting from 11am-4pm. College Guildford from 26-30 Oct. darkness falls - with a halloween 12pm. Mem £35.10, Non-mem £39. Learn to Dive courses this Halloween! After practising Bring along some old clothes to theme. For ages 11-16. Please pre- There’ll be well-organised games, Children’s Spooky Fun theme! Weather permitting, the Junior Camp Mon 26 - Tues 27 Oct Mon 26 - Fri 30 Oct: techniques in the morning you will make into a costume, get your face book. 10am-12pm. £10. sports and creative activities. See Witley Common railway may run. Come in fancy dress! 1-3pm. Mem £25.20, non-mem £28. Flip n Fun, 9-9.45am, 5yrs+, £36.75. have the opportunity to apply your painted and show off your new www.supercamps.co.uk or call Little Art in the Autumn Join the torchlight walk and dress up Badminton - Surrey Smashers Flip n Fun, 9.45-10.30am, 5yrs+, skills on real life dancers from the moves in an informal sharing for Halloween Spookerama 01235 467300. Woodland!, Alice Holt Forest in your scariest outfit. For ages 5+. Master Class Camp £36.75. Thriller Dance workshop during the friends and family. Ages 8-14. Please Wey and Arun Canal Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham 01420 Please pre-book on 01372 220644. Sporty Kidz For club players aged 10-16 years. Learn to Swim Courses afternoon. Involves latex products. pre-book. 10am-4pm. £30. www.weyandarun.co.uk At 4.30pm 23666 For ages up to 8yrs with an 6-8pm. £10 per child. Sporty Kidz are running holiday camps Thurs 29 Oct 10am-4pm. Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct: Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £30. there’s a scary trip for younger brave adult. Join the fun with lots of arty at St Johns Village Hall, St Johns, Woking Mem £43.20, non-mem £48. 9.30am, 10am or 10.30am, Stage 1 & Thriller: Dance In A Day, G Live Screen Printing Workshop souls - come suitably dressed for a Film Screening: Matilda activities from Mud painting and from 26-30 Oct from 9-3pm. Book Junior Squash Camp 2 and 3A, 4 yrs+, £49.75. Farnham Maltings Halloween treat! £9 per person. The Lightbox Clay figures, Seed art and Leaf and before 5 Oct and pay £20 per day! For 8-16 year olds of all levels, with One to One lessons (1 hour Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 At 7pm this later Halloween trip is Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Stick mobiles to Charcoal and Bark For more info see www.SportyKidz. an emphasis on skills and gameplay intensive sessions) also available – Learn how to screen print. For ages much more scary! Adult £14, child Advance booking is required. 11am. rubbings! Please pre-book. 10am- co.uk, e-mail: [email protected] development. Thurs 29 Oct 1-4pm. please enquire 01483 443322 (select 7-12. Please book. 2.30-4.30pm. £15. £10. Booking essential. Adult £6, under 16s £4. 12noon. £6 per child. or call 07751 228196. Mem £20.25, Non-mem £22.50. option 4).

28 ® Surrey West ® Surrey West 29 What’s On What’s On Rosie’s Magic Horse Children’s Theatre Mon 26 Oct 2.30pm. £6.50. A heartwarming tale of aspiration, CHESSINGTON GARDEN friendship and a little mischief. For CENTRE ages 3+. From 1-2pm there is a HOLLYWOOD Leatherhead Road, Chessington Magical Boxes Workshop. In Rosie’s 01372 725638 Magic Horse, Rosie keeps her lolly SPECIAL Halloween Circus sticks in a special magical box. Sat 17 Oct 11am & 2pm, Sun 18 Oct Decorate your very own box to take EFFECTS 1pm & 3.30pm, Sat 24 Oct 11am with you into the performance. For & 2pm, Sun 25 Oct - Fri 30 Oct ages 3+ with an adult. £2.50 per SHOW 1pm & 3.30pm, Sat 31 Oct 11am & child, parents free. Please book. 2pm, Sun 1 Dinosaur Detectives Nov 1pm & FRI 2 OCT Thurs 29 Oct 2.30pm. £6.50. The 3.30pm. Roll ‘Dinosaur Detectives’ use Rod up, roll up, friends to help her make bread, but Peppa Pig’s Surprise Puppets, shadow play and children’s introducing no one wants to play! Mixed into this Wed 4 - Thurs 5 Nov. On Wed 1pm & toys to show the fascination, fun and for the first recipe of food, puppets and music is 4pm, on Thurs 10am & 1pm. Peppa the conflict that surrounds the first time at the story of Little Red Hen and the Pig, George and their friends are back finds of Ancient Bones. For ages 5+. Chessington sly Foxy Loxy. For ages 2 years+. in Guildford with a brand new live 2.30pm. Dino Hats Workshop from Garden stage show! It’s a lovely day and Peppa G LIVE 1-2pm - decorate a baseball cap to Centre, is playing outside with her friends. London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701797 transform into a dinosaur to wear to Cirque Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got Dick Vs Dom the show. For ages 5+ with an adult. Normandie’s horrifyingly good a surprise for her and George – they Sat 5 Sept 2.30pm. £16, Family can’t guess what it is, can you? Enjoy £3 per child, parents free. Please book. Halloween Circus. Hosted in a Offer: £50 (2A+2C or 1A+3C)+ £2 striking Halloween themed, cobweb fun, games and of course, surprises YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE per ticket booking fee, capped at six in this charming, colourful new show covered, pumpkin filled Big Top per order. Guildford 01483 440000 which has been taken over by a with new songs and new life size Rosie’s Magic Horse Comedy Club 4 Kids puppets. The perfect theatre show group of scary ghosts, this unique Sat 19 Sept and Sat 24 Oct 3pm. For Sat 3 Oct 11am & 2pm. A heart- WED 4 & WED 25 – show will follow the enchanting story for all pre-schoolers! Adult £15/£17, warming tale based on the book ages 6-11 years and their grown ups. Under 16s £13/£15, Family (4 top THU 5 NOV SAT 28 NOV of the ‘Sweet & Sour’ Fairy while In the G Live Studio. £10 or family by Russell Hoban and illustrated by providing all the thrills and skills of priced tickets): £60 + £2 per ticket Quentin Blake. For ages 3-8. In the (2+2) £31 + booking fee. booking fee (capped at 6 per order). the circus. £7 or £25 for four. The Hollywood Special Effects Mill Studio. CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE Show Guildford Shakespeare 01483 369350 High St, 01483 278000 Fri 2 Oct 7pm. Get closer to the Company Nearly New Sales My Pet Monster and Me action than ever before as this www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk Dorking NCT Nearly New Sale Sat 24 Oct 11.30am & 2.30pm. A interactive and explosive family Alice in Wonderland Sat 19 Sep 10.15am-12pm (10am for show takes you behind the scenes 19 Oct - 7 Nov at 6.30pm, 7.30pm, GLive.co.uk big-hearted tale of true friendship; NCT members). North Holmwood told with magical songs, enchanting of your favourite films to discover 8.30pm and a relaxed performance Village Hall, Spook Hill, North music and exquisite puppetry. For the science and secrets of creating 2 Nov 6.30pm. This is a promenade Holmwood, Dorking RH5 4JP. ages 3 - 7 and their grown-ups. £8. movie magic. £16.50, Under 16s save performance, visiting different venues, £2, Family (of 4) £54 + £2 per ticket starting at St Mary’s Church, Quarry Farnham, Aldershot & District DORKING HALLS booking fee, capped at 6 per order. Street, Guildford. Adult £25, under NCT Nearly New Sale Road, Dorking 01306 881717 Steve Backshall Wild World Show 16s £16.50, family (2A+2C) £80. Sat 19 Sept 1.30-3pm (1.15pm The Basil Brush Show Fri 30 Oct 7.30pm. Wildlife TV with valid NCT membership card) Sat 17 Oct 11am & 2.30pm. Adult Presenter, Adventurer, naturalist THE LEATHERHEAD THEATRE at Connaught Leisure Centre £15.50, child £13.50, Family (2A + and writer Steve Backshall takes us 7 Church St, Leatherhead 01372 365141 (Connaught School Sports Hall), 2C) £48. on a tour of the real life expeditions The Chris and Pui Show Tongham Rd, Aldershot GU12 4AS. that have inspired his novels The Sat 19 Sept 11am & 2pm. Adult £12, THE ELECTRIC THEATRE Godalming & Cranleigh NCT Falcon Chronicles. Suitable for child £10, family (2A+2C) £40 + a Guildford 01483 444789 Nearly New Sale wildlife enthusiasts of all ages website transaction fee of £1. Sid’s Show Sat 17 Oct at Rodborough College, from 8+. The content might be Mon 26 Oct 11am & 3pm. Join Sid THE NEW VICTORIA THEATRE Rake Lane, Milford 11am-1pm. challenging for very young children. from CBeebies live on stage in a Woking 0844 871 7645 [email protected] £19.50 + £2 per ticket booking fee fantastic fun-filled adventure that’ll Milkshake! Live ‘Party Party’ (under 16s save £3). Guildford NCT Nearly New Sale knock your socks off! Sid is setting Sun 6 Sept 1pm. This new show The Elves and the Shoemaker A Clothes and Equipment Sale at out on a heroic quest to find out features lots of Milkshake! friends and Sat 31 Oct 11am & 2.30pm. With a St Joseph’s Church, 12 Eastgate where in the world his favourite two Milkshake! presenters. £15.90 + beautifully crafted set and puppets, Gardens, Guildford GU1 4AZ on 3 socks and shoes have got to - share £2.85 transaction fee. the sublime music, kaleidoscope of Oct 11am-12.30pm (NCT members in the adventure at the bottom of Hello Kitty miniature shoes and a comic mouse admitted at the head of the queue). the sea, deep in the jungle or floating Thurs 22 Oct 4.30pm. Dance, sing make this show a magical must-see. [email protected]. in outer space, you’ll meet some and join in the fun with Kitty and her For ages 4-7. In the Bellerby Studio. funny characters along the way. An friends in this live show! £20.90 - Haslemere & Midhurst NCT Adult £10, child £8 + 50p per ticket interactive experience crammed £27.90 + £2.85 transaction fee. Nearly New Sale booking fee. Sun 20 Sept 10.30am-12pm with games, songs, poems and PRINCES HALL magic. Perfect for families with at Haslemere Hall, Bridge Rd, Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329 155 Haslemere. children aged 3+. £8.50. Moscow Ballet - Sleeping Beauty Chicken Licken Sun 18 Oct 3pm. £24.50, concs. £23.50. Hants North East NCT Nearly Fri 30 Oct. Summerhall has a treat All Star Super Slam Wrestling New Sale in store for family audiences with a Thurs 29 Oct 7.30pm. Adult £15, Table top sale on Sat 17 Oct lively and witty adaptation of classic concs £10, family (4) £45. 10.15am-11.30am (10am for NCT barnyard tales. A baby chick is born members) at Court Moor School, and thinks the sky is falling down. THE WEST END CENTRE Spring Woods, Fleet, GU52 7RY. On the way to tell the King, she Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Woking NCT Nearly New Sale meets Henny Penny, Ducky Lucky & Indefinite Articles: Pinocchio Sat 31 Oct 10.30am-12pm at Turkey Lurkey, but there’s a shocking Sat 5 Sept 2.30pm. £6.50. With , Sythwood, surprise! Chicken Licken grows up to puppetry, shadows, illusion and Goldsworth Park, Woking, GU21 be the Little Red Hen and asks her original music, Pinocchio is carved on stage. For ages 4+. 3BE. [email protected].

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