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Perform is a unique drama school that uses Kumon offer English and Maths programmes, drama, dance and singing to help all children achieve their true which help children of any age and ability to potential – even those that are shy and reserved. become confident, independent learners with a positive attitude to study. Currently they are “Perform is not a stage school” stresses Perform Producer, offering a two-week free trial from 1 September Karen. “It teaches life skills through fun drama games and end - 31 October! There are local study centres in of term shows. The real aim of the classes is to help children Farnham, Frimley, Guildford East, Guildford develop the 4Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Coordination and Save North, Haslemere and Pyrford. Communication. “Classes are small with both a Producer and a £30! Teacher. Children are offered a free trial and the Producer spends Rather than offering conventional maths and time beforehand with each parent establishing their goals. 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In addition to classes at Christ Church Hall in learners for Guildford, Perform are excited to launch new classes at Emmanuel Church Hall, Guildford! the future. By studying New Sensory Garden for Little Ed’s Nursery little and often through daily Months in the making, the team at Little Ed’s Nursery in Hindhead are delighted with their new worksheets and outside play area and the fun and exciting opportunities it provides. Karen Bailey, Nursery Manager twice weekly commented, “I was really keen to have a free-flow design where the children could choose how study centre and where to play in their garden and make independent choices on how to use the areas and visits, their equipment. It was also important to create a space to allow for physical, sensory play, role play, students steadily construction and mark making and the designers have increase ability certainly ticked all of the boxes”. and fluency, building their skills in small, manageable steps. Officially opened by Mayor Malcolm Carter, he received a Free guided tour from the eager children where he had the chance To book your child’s free two week trial to have a go on the musical instruments in the sensory area two week visit www.kumon.co.uk, call your local and see how the newly planted vegetables were doing. Next trial! centre or call 0800 854 714. stop was the Bug Hotel and then the large construction zone! For more information about Little Ed’s Nursery please see www.saintedmunds.co.uk/EYFS/littleeds.html. Bishop Richard Opens New Playground At St Cuthbert Success for Guildford Theatre School on the Mayne School Professional Stage! On Friday 13th July 2018, Bishop Richard of Students of the Guildford Theatre School have enjoyed an outstanding year! The school was thrilled Arundel & Brighton Diocese, officially opened the to once again be offered the opportunity to provide actors and dancers for the national tours of new playground at St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic La Traviata and Madame Butterfly at both the New Wimbledon Theatre and . A chance to Primary School in Cranleigh, to excited applause perform at the Theatre Royal Windsor alongside stars from the West End came next in The Musicals from the children, parents and staff at the school. in Concert, followed by an invitation to sing alongside the fabulous Barricade Boys at G Live as part of The fantastic new playground, featuring new the finale of the Guildford Fringe Festival. All this in addition to the school’s own end of year public markings, spider nets, monkey bars, bridges, showcases at The and G Live! The school is delighted to once again be providing cardio apparatus and much more is a £62,000 young dancers for the local professional pantomimes, including this year’s Cinderella at the Yvonne investment which was made possible by Diocesan Arnaud theatre. funding and the incredible fund-raising efforts of the school’s PTA - the Friends of St Cuthbert Classes resume on the 22nd September and all interested students are invited to enjoy a free trial Mayne. The climbing walls were paid for using a class with the school in the disciplines of their choosing from Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Drama, Singing and £1,000 donation from Surrey County Councillor, Musical Theatre. Classes are held each Saturday during term time in the heart of Guildford and led Andrew Povey. by fully qualified and highly experienced professional staff. Please visit If you would like to see the playground for www.guildfordtheatreschool.co.uk for more information. yourself, please come to one of their open mornings or contact the school office on 01483 274961 to make an appointment. The school Extending Facilities For St John’s Children currently has spaces available for 2018/19. St John’s C of E School in Churt, near Farnham Surrey now also offers full wrap around care, designed to support parents requiring greater flexibility and extended childcare. The school already offers an extensive choice of after school clubs and activities from; French, Spanish, sport, cookery to Lego and art clubs. The introduction of the ‘ Hedgehog Club’ means that children can now be dropped at school for breakfast from 8am, and then enjoy Hedgehog Club after school until 5pm, with a light healthy snack included. The ‘Hedgehog Club’, offers a range of activities in which children can participate, some outside and some inside. 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4 Families Surrey West familiesonline.co.uk News & Views Chobham Adventure Farm’s Magical Maisy’s Children’s Parties Christmas building confidence through play Experience the magic of Christmas and sprinkle a little extra magic with a Tiny Tots, Classic, Adventure or Arty Crafts visit to meet Santa and his elves at Chobham Adventure Farm! we have a variety of parties to suit Santa’s elves have a very special job for you but first you must become an all ages and interests from 1-12 years! official ‘Elf Helper’! Meet the North Pole’s oldest Elf, attend elf lessons, meet Mrs Claus, help the elves with their important elfie tasks, build your Interactive magic very own bear, not to mention meeting the jolly old big man himself! Face Painting Magical Christmas is running on select days between the 1st and the 24th December 2018. Tickets include your visit to Santa AND entrance to the Themed Parties Quote Farm Park to let off steam as you count down the days to Santa’s arrival. FSW for 10% A fun filled festive day full of magic and surprises, one you will not want Balloon Modelling Lots of fun & giggles off in Sept & Oct 18 to miss! We love to talk parties so give us a call or pop us an email. Full details and booking available on www.chobhamadventurefarm.co.uk. Early booking advisable to avoid disappointment. Please contact 01276 020 8123 6484/07779 096129 919 212 or [email protected] with any queries. [email protected] Guildford, Woking, Farnham & surrounds

New Headmistress for St Nicholas’ School, Fleet Special Offer from The staff and governors are delighted to announce that Dr Olwen Wright has taken up the role of Headmistress of St Nicholas’ School. Pennypot Day Nursery “I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to lead such a Pennypot Day Nursery is offering £50 fantastic school in the next stage of its development. St Nicholas’ Love2Shop vouchers upon registration this School has, at its heart, the nurturing of every individual and its Autumn, for children starting before 31st philosophy of child-centred education is one that I share. I am very October 2018. much looking forward to getting to know the staff, the pupils and their The Day Nursery is welcoming families to visit parents and am excited about how much we will achieve together.” the nursery and to come and see the fantastic Dr Wright was a founding member of Sherfield School when it opened facilities and activities first hand. This includes in 2004 and she held various management positions at the school, most their wonderful garden as they fully recognise recently Head of Seniors and Head of Boarding. Dr Wright has been a the impact that being outdoors has on a child’s Team Inspector for the Independent Schools Inspectorate since 2010 social, emotional and physical development. and has inspected a variety of day, boarding, single sex and co-educational establishments. For more The children enjoy planting vegetables and information about St Nicholas’ School please visit www.st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk. tasting their produce as well as all-weather activities designed to nurture their young imaginations. New Stagecoach Theatre Schools To book a visit please contact the nursery on Stagecoach provide quality part-time training in the performing arts for 01276 855886 or visit their website at http:// children aged 4-18 years old. Their aim is to nurture and develop young www.childbasepartnership.com/pennypot- potential through singing, acting and dance classes, stretching young day-nursery. imaginations and helping to develop confidence, physical awareness, communication and articulation - as well as being educational and fun. Emma Beet has successfully been running Stagecoach Farnham for many years, and she is now launching new classes in Frimley as well as taking ownership of Stagecoach Farnborough. The new Frimley classes will take place at Lakeside Primary School. Classes will be on Fridays and for 4-6 years olds will be at 4.15-5.45pm and for 6-18 years old will be from 4.30-7.30pm. Please contact Emma on 01252 216277 or farnham@ stagecoach.co.uk to book your two week trial. Stagecoach Guildford, run by Daniela Thoms, is launching classes on Saturdays from 1.30-4.30pm at Bushy Hill Junior School for 6-16 year olds. To book a two week trial please contact Daniela on 01243 585766 or [email protected]. Stagecoach Godalming are also launching new classes at Busbridge Infant School, Godalming. Classes start on Friday 28th September and Early Stages (4-6 years old) will be at 4.15-5.45pm and the Main School (6-18 years old) will be from 4.30-7.30pm. Contact the Waterbabies Launch in Principal of Stagecoach Godalming, Holly King on 01252 319133 or [email protected] to book Guildford your one week free trial! Stagecoach also run classes in Woking, Camberley and Liphook. Waterbabies are very excited to announce that they are starting classes in September Anyone for TOTS Tennis? at The Holiday Inn Guildford. Conveniently located just off the A3, classes run on Fridays A new class is launching in September 2018 that specialises in tennis for pre-schoolers (2-4 year olds). and Saturdays. Melissa Holt, who runs the local Surrey Little Rackets uses modified equipment; smaller courts, rackets, nets and softer balls (as well as Waterbabies classes says “at Water Babies your lots of other toys). All equipment is provided. little one will be able to journey seamlessly through our programme, which they can join Classes are taught by Katie Rayment, an LTA Level 3 Accredited + from birth. Little ones have a natural affinity coach. Katie has worked in tennis for 13 years and has experience with water, and they possess amazing natural coaching all ages. Since having her second child, Katie has decided to reflexes in water; we work with these to focus on pre-school tennis to introduce the sport at a younger age. develop your child’s confidence and skills in As well as learning a new skill, Katie stresses the importance of the pool.” Classes also run in Cranleigh, West listening, watching and encourages the children to work together; Horsley, Woking, Farnham, Addlestone and all invaluable life skills we want our children to learn. Please contact Chertsey. For more information please call 07884 394003 or [email protected] for more information. 01932 227428 or visit waterbabies.co.uk. familiesonline.co.uk Families Surrey West 5 Schools and Education Independent Schools Round Up

St Catherine’s Prep, Bramley St Hilary’s School St Catherine’s is situated in the village of Bramley, 3 miles south of St Hilary’s School in Godalming is a non-selective, independent preparatory Guildford, which has fast train connections to London. Prep School girls day school and nursery for boys and girls. The school aims to develop pupils’ benefit immeasurably from the world-class facilities of the Senior School, talents and allow children to achieve their best in a dynamic and vibrant including the extensive grounds, 25m indoor pool, Sports Hall, dance studio, environment. Specialist teaching is introduced at an early age along with magnificent auditorium and 19th century chapel. Girls from age 4 engage in a music, drama, competitive sport, full and varied curriculum which includes music, IT, ballet, and sport delivered Forest School and educational by dedicated specialist trips; all provided in small class teachers. Their Patron, HRH sizes. Outside of lessons, there The Duchess of Cornwall, is a rich programme of extra- said on a recent visit, ‘You are curricular activities and wrap all extremely lucky to be at around care for those who such a wonderful school.’ require it. The school is proud of the range of scholarships The school provides it secures annually and the outstanding pastoral care. competitive senior schools pupils Naomi Bartholomew, go on to. Come and see for Headmistress, comments that yourself why the school was rated ‘the relationships which are built between the girls and their teachers are key `Excellent’ in its inspection result to the success, both academic and personal, of the girls’. In the words of The at their next open days on Friday Good Schools Guide, ‘Everyone walks out feeling valued for who they are.’ ‘This is 5th October (10.30am – 12pm) and Saturday 6th October (10am – 12.30pm) as good as it gets.’ Open Mornings: Wednesday 13th September, Thursday 12th or visit www.sthilarysschool.com for more information. October and Friday 3rd November. www.stcatherines.info 01483 899665.

St. Edmund’s School ISL Surrey Situated in Hindhead close to the A3 tunnel, St. Edmund’s is an independent ISL Surrey is an independent co-ed school in Woking for children aged 2 – 11, co-educational day school with a unique flexi-boarding provision for boys catering to both local and international families. and girls from 2 to 16 years. Made up of four parts, Little Ed’s Nursery and Reception, Lower Prep & Prep, Senior Prep and Senior School, St. Edmund’s The school provides an outstanding educational prides itself on a reputation of achieving high academic results whilst seeking programme tailored to each individual, based to provide an excellent all round education for its pupils. on the principles of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), they also offer specialist At Little Ed’s Nursery, multi- language provision. sensory learning is an important part of the child-led learning There is extensive wrap-around care and pupil ethos and the brand new Early well-being is at the heart of all school activity. Years Garden, opened recently “We would be delighted to welcome prospective by the Mayor of Haslemere parents to visit our award-winning school” says has been an instant hit with Richard Parker, Principal. “Come and join us at the children with its free-flow our open mornings on 27th September and 15th design providing a space for November 2018.” physical, sensory play, role play, construction and mark-making To reserve your place, telephone: 01483 750409 not to mention the fully equipped mud kitchen and fully rented out Bug Hotel. or contact [email protected]. St. Edmund’s School, Portsmouth Road, Hindhead, Surrey GU26 6BH. ISL Surrey, Woking, Surrey, GU22 8HY www.saintedmunds.co.uk 01428 604 808. www.islsurrey.org.

St. Andrew’s - Developing Potential For Life Edgeborough School St. Andrew’s School, Woking, situated in the village of Horsell, is a thriving Edgeborough School is riding a wave of excitement following an excellent co-educational independent day school for children aged 3 - 13 years. With start to life under the guidance of Mr Dan Thornburn, who became the individual attention and specialist teachers in all areas of the curriculum, Headmaster in September 2017. Mr Thornburn has brought with him a wealth the children are able to reach their of experience and a unique balance of skills, including academic strength, full potential in a happy, caring and sporting pedigree and a strong ability to communicate and inspire. All of these supportive environment. traits have been displayed in the short amount of time he and his family have been there, including a continuation of the school’s development, progression Educating the whole child is central and forward-thinking. Edgeborough offers a carefully balanced, all-round to their ethos and, whilst academic education which aims to develop skills, interests and an aspiration within pupils standards are high, there are also to do anything and everything real opportunities to develop skills to the best of their ability. in art, music and sport together A strong and enthusiastic with a fantastic programme of after team of experienced school activities. In their latest ISI specialist teachers enrich Inspection (Jan 2016), the school was the curriculum, while small rated ‘excellent’ in all areas. class sizes ensure that each To find out more, hear it from the St. Andrew’s pupils themselves on a child’s progress is recognised personal guided tour of the school at their next open morning. See their and encouraged. Contact advertisement on page 11 for details or visit: www.st-andrews.woking.sch.uk. the admissions team at admissions@edgeborough. St. Andrew’s (Woking) School Trust, Church Hill House, Wilson Way, Horsell co.uk or call on 01252 792495 GU21 4QW Email: [email protected]. for more information.

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St Nicholas’ • Small class sizes Open Senior • Inspirational teachers School Entrance • A caring, family ethos • Purpose-built facilities F L E E T • H A M P S H I R E Morning • ‘Excellent’ ISI Inspection An independent day school Saturday 6th Oct 2018 Exams for boys aged 3-7 and girls aged 3-16 10am-1pm Friday 11th Jan 2019 • Extensive bus routes A NewCHAPTER

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Tel: 01483 416551 • @StHilarysSchool • Email: [email protected] www.sthilarysschool.com familiesonline.co.uk Families Surrey West 7 Schools and Education Independent Schools Round Up Ripley Court School Highfield & Brookham Schools Ripley Court is a fully Highfield & Brookham Schools are charming country Prep and Pre Prep co-educational school for boarding and day schools set in sumptuous 175 acre grounds on the children aged 3 -13 set in Hampshire/Surrey/Sussex borders. 20 beautiful acres and easily accessed from the The facilities are enviable, A3, Cobham, Weybridge, including extensive Woking and Guildford. It sports pitches, an benefits from small classes indoor swimming pool, and specialist teachers. Its new science labs, a secret for success is to music school and an art combine strong academic school. Highfield enjoys rigor with important but less- outstanding academic measurable values in life, such success and has been as kindness, respect and fun. preparing pupils for the top education The school produces excellent results in exams, senior school entries and establishments in England scholarships as well as success in sports, music and art. Such achievements for more than a century. are important but each child’s happiness and well-being is valued even more. They have a flawless track record for securing every child’s place at their first To visit the school, please contact the Registrar on 01483 225217 or email choice senior school, and an excellent Scholarship success rate. [email protected]. www.highfieldschool.org.uk.

Rydes Hill Preparatory School and Nursery Rydes Hill is a non-selective one form entry Catholic School in Guildford St. Edmund’s School, educating girls from 3-11 and boys from 3-7. Consistently awarded the top rated ‘excellent’ in all recent ISI Reports, they embrace the individual Hindhead strengths and talents of each child and nurture their confidence and self- belief. Rydes Hill warmly welcome families of all faiths LITTLE ED’S NURSERY and beliefs and recognise that happiness and well-being are the cornerstone of academic success. They have recently announced that their outstanding Nursery will be open all year round from January 2019 and they remain eligible for the Early Years Funding. The Nursery children enjoy a wealth of experience in the Nursery, tapping into specialist teachers to experience outdoor forest adventures, music classes, drama, dance and a number of sporting activities. Call Jacqui O’Neill on 01483 563160 or via [email protected] to arrange a private tour or to attend the next Open Day on Friday 5th October.

St Nicholas’ School St Nicholas’ School in Church Crookham, Fleet is a highly regarded “All experts were independent day school, educating girls from 3-16 years and boys from 3-7 years. The school is delighted to announce that Dr Olwen Wright has taken once beginners” up the role of Headmistress. Dr Wright was a founding member of Sherfield School and has also been a Team Inspector for the Independent Schools Inspectorate since 2010. St Nicholas’ School operates an extended day from 8am-6pm and has dedicated buses covering routes from Alton, Camberley, Basingstoke, Farnham, Fleet and Odiham. St Nicholas’ is set in St. Edmund’S beautiful surroundings and has Nursery to GCSE superb facilities, including a full- size sports hall, multi use games facility, a large art and textiles centre, four dedicated science laboratories and For more information please contact specialist facilities for music, ICT, food-technology and drama. Karen Bailey, Nursery Manager The school maintains its excellent track record for GCSE results and in 2015 01428 604808 it achieved the highest rating “Excellent” in its ISI Inspection. The next Open [email protected] Event is on Sat 6 October 10am-1pm. To receive a prospectus or arrange a personal tour of St. Nicholas’ School, please call 01252 850121 (option 2) or www.saintedmunds.co.uk email: [email protected].

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Open Mornings Wednesday 12th September Thursday 11th October NEXT OPEN MORNING Friday 16th November Friday 5th October, 10am Taster Afternoons Rydes Hill is a non-selective, one form entry Catholic Friday 5th October (Reception entry) School for girls aged 3-11 and boys aged 3-7 welcoming nd families of all faiths and beliefs. Thursday 22 November (Years 1 - 6) To arrange a private tour or attend our next Open Day, please contact our Registrar, Mrs Jacqui O’Neill, on St Catherine’s Prep, Bramley 01483 563 160 or at [email protected]. GSA Day & Boarding School since 1885 | 4 - 18 years Guildford GU5 0DF | www.stcatherines.info Aldershot Road, Guildford GU2 8BP www.rydeshill.com

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St John’s C of E Infant School St Cuthbert Mayne School St John’s is an OFSTED ‘Outstanding’ popular Church of England Infant “Recognising the value and worth of each individual”. school. The school provides an excellent education, delivered through a broad and balanced curriculum, designed to engage, challenge and excite St Cuthbert Mayne is a Catholic Primary School in the diocese of Arundel each child. It offers a wide range of experiences, from Forest School, to an and Brighton. As a catholic school the ethos is based on the Gospel values of extensive choice of after school clubs and activities. Respect for Life, Love, Solidarity, Truth and Justice. Staff are committed and enthusiastic, with a wealth of experience. The Their aim is to ensure that their pupils are well prepared for their next school is extremely proud of its long-standing record of high academic stages through an excellent primary education which sets strong foundations achievement, and is a feeder school to both Waverley Abbey and South for their future. They do this by Farnham. It’s facilities include providing a stimulating learning a new purpose built library, environment and a broad and outside trim trail, and light and balanced curriculum. airy classrooms – designed to They are ambitious for their pupils encourage a love of learning, in and challenge them to be the best a warm, happy and stimulating that they can be in all that they do. environment. Resilience, creativity, tolerance, From the moment you walk independence and collaboration through the doors of St John’s are some of the many qualities you will be greeted by a friendly the pupils develop during their smile, and you can appreciate time at St Cuthbert Mayne. They why this happy, and thriving concluded 2017/18 with their best SATs results for 3 years since the new school is recognised as one of National Curriculum Tests were introduced and are above the National the leading schools in the area. Standard in all areas. Please contact them for further information. Should You Help with Homework? hen your children settle down to do “One possible explanation is that when a parent homework, do you keep close tabs on gives a child the opportunity to do homework Wthem and routinely offer to help? Or is autonomously, this sends out a message that your approach more hands off? they believe in their child’s skills and capabilities. This, in turn, makes the child believe in him or Researchers from Finland have found that herself, and in his or her skills and capabilities,” although most homework assistance aims at Associate Professor, Jaana Viljaranta from the helping the child, one approach is much better at University of Eastern Finland explained. instilling persistence. The study looked at children aged from 8 Similarly, concrete homework assistance - to 11 years and found that when parents especially if not requested by a child - may send offered opportunities for their child to work out a message that a parent doesn’t believe in independently that the child demonstrated an their child’s ability to do their homework. increased ability to work persistently on his or It is important for parents to take their child’s her school assignments when tested 12 When a parent offers the child an opportunity needs into consideration when offering months later. for autonomous working, the child will work homework assistance. Of course, parents should persistently, which leads to better development offer concrete help when their child clearly needs However, when parents provided concrete of skills. If, however, a parent’s homework it. However, concrete help is not something that assistance to their child, the less task-persistent assistance involves plenty of concrete help, should be made automatically available in every the child’s behaviour later became. This in turn, the child will work less persistently, leading to situation – only when needed,” Viljaranta said. made parents offer more and more help. poorer development of skills. More info can be found at www.sciencedaily.com.

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School Open Day Date School Open Day Date Aldro School. Boys 7-13 yrs. Sat 29 Sept. Brookwood Primary School, Woking Thurs 11 Oct 9-10am and 11am-12pm. Amesbury School. Mixed 2-13 yrs. Thurs 11 Oct 10am-12pm. Hammond School, Lightwater Open Evenings at 7pm: Tues 30 Oct & 01276 473972 Thurs 22 Nov. Parent & Child Tours: Barfield School. Mixed 2-13 yrs. Fri 14 Sept 9.30am. [email protected] Thurs 8 Nov 9.30-10.30am, Tues 13 Nov Barrow Hills School. Mixed 2-13 yrs. Please contact the school. 9.30-10.30am, Wed 14 Nov 1.30-2.30pm, Tues 27 Nov 9.30-10.30am. Fun Taster Belmont Preparatory School Fri 21 Sept. Afternoons (3.30-4.45pm): Thurs 15 Nov Mixed 2-13 yrs. & Tues 27 Nov. Coworth Flexlands School Please contact the school. Lightwater Village School Open Mornings (all 9.30-10.30am): Boys 3-7 yrs, girls 3-11 yrs. 01276 473346 Wed 7 Nov, Thurs 15 Nov, Tues 20 Nov, [email protected] Thurs 22 Nov. Cranleigh Prep School. Mixed 7-13 yrs. Please contact the school. 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From Liphook 01425 470 934 printmaking Haslemere Performing Arts Woking 01483 235 216 to painting Haslemere and the surrounding area Each school runs and sewing to [email protected] 01428 652360 (answerphone) three hours of classes sculpture, families Haslemere Performing Arts provides structured per week for 6-18 can discover classes of a high standard in all aspects of dance year olds, split into a new activity and theatre at affordable fees. Pupils continually one hour classes of every week. Free achieve outstanding results in dance exams, dance, drama and Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village with admission. shows and competitions with a number of singing. The classes Stagecoach Wharf Wheenies past and present pupils attending The Royal help children to grow Dapdune Wharf, Guildford 01483561389 Ballet School, Theatre Schools and appearing in confidence, speak more clearly and become An hour long session including story time, fun in professional productions. 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Friday 21 September Storytelling, The Lightbox Sunday 30 September Fun Palace, Camberley Library See listing on 11 September. Knoll Rd, Camberley 10am-12pm. Watts Tots: In the Frame Birds of Prey, See 29 Sept. Free events for all ages, ranging Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Doodle Fun, Surrey Heath Farnham Food and Drink Festival from arts and craft, to science, tech, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, Museum See listing on 22 Sept. digital, and heritage activities. 10-11am. Recommended for Castle Street 10am-4pm. Sunday 23 September under 5s. Collect, sort, select and Friday 5 October Haslemere Educational Museum display found objects to create a The Surrey Game and Country 78 High St, Haslemere masterpiece. Pre-booking required. Fair, Loseley Park Lovely Leaves Magical Elephants And Dragons Stakescorner Rd, Guildford GU3 Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-12pm. Look at the Three Little Pigs 78 High St, Haslemere 10.30-11.30am. mythology surrounding elephants Haslemere Educational Museum 1HY 9am-5pm. A fantastic action packed day out for the whole family, Create colourful autumnal pictures. and dragons and make related 78 High St, Haslemere 1.30-2.30pm. For under 5s with an adult. Child £2, masks. For ages 5-11. Mem £5, non Make puppets and/or houses to act combining top class entertainment, have-a-go activities, shopping and adult £1. No booking needed. mem £7. Booking advised. out this popular children’s story. For Family Event - Big Arts rural crafts and local food and drink. Woodfest, RHS Garden Wisley under 5s with an adult. Child £2, 12.30-4.30pm. A chance for the This year they are welcoming Woking GU23 6QB Chainsaw adult £1. No booking needed. whole family to explore their artistic the famous Shetland Pony Grand carving demonstrations, children’s nature and add to the collaborative Saturday 22 September National. This high-speed dash trail for children, horse-logging giant collage. Donations welcome, will be a blur of coloured silks and demonstration and more. Included Nower Wood Autumn Open Day flying manes and tails as these fast no need to book. Nower Wood, Leatherhead in admission. 9am - 6pm. and furious ponies and their brave Sunday 7 October 10am-12.30pm young jockeys tackle their very Saturday 6 October or 1.30-4pm. own steeplechase course. There’ll Surrey Hills Wood Fair Woodfest, RHS Wisley See 5 Oct. Go wild with be ferret racing and sheepdogs, See listing on 6 October. your family and the amazing Warrenby gun dogs, Hollycombe Fairground at Night take part in Woodfest, RHS Wisley See 5 Oct. majestic birds of prey, fly fishing See listing on 15 September. free activities lessons and demonstrations, a fun Running Day including pond Surrey Hills Wood Fair dog show and dog agility. Enjoy dray Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway dipping, fire Fish Pond Copse rides, have-a-go archery, donkey Frimley Lodge Park Miniature train lighting and Bookhurst Road, Cranleigh, Surrey rides, Sheep Show, Punch & Judy rides will be running. 11am-5pm. other nature and model railway. There will be GU6 7DW A great family day inspired expert food demonstrations and out with lots to see and do in Harvest Home activities. beautiful woodland and meadows. Nower Wood Open Day tastings. The Fair is the ideal place Dapdune Wharf Booking for some early Christmas shopping! Children can enjoy zip wires, tree Guildford GU1 4RR Celebrate the essential on 01483 795471 or A family ticket (2 adults and 2 climbing, horse & cart rides, crafts, harvest with autumnal crafts, morris [email protected]. £5 per children) is just £26 if bought in storytelling, games and animal dancing and apple pressing, with a car. Run by Surrey Wildlife Trust. advance (up to midday Fri 21 Sept), attractions. Full of traditional rural bonfire from 12pm - pick your baked charm, there are woodland walks, Make Festival and under 5s are free. Book online potatoes and toast marshmallows. demonstrations, beautiful crafted Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village www.surreygamecountryfair.co.uk - (£2 for baked potatoes). 11am-4pm. woodland products and delicious Down Lane, Compton GU3 1DQ tickets also available on the gate. Admission + £2. local food and drink, all within the 11am-4pm. See demonstrations The Surrey Game and Country Fair stunning landscape of the Surrey Friday 12 October by professional makers and Hills. Friendly dogs welcome craftspeople, get creative yourself Watts Tots: Sculpture on leads. Book ahead - £7.50 in (ages 4+ can throw a pot, sign up Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village advance, £10 on the day. Children for timed slots on the day) and lots Down Lane, Compton, Guildford under 12 go free. Free Parking. more - see www.wattsgallery.org. 10 -11am. www.surreyhillsenterprises.co.uk uk. Bring the whole family to join in Recommended Tickets also available from Guildford the fun. Free with admission. for under 5s. Tourist Information Centre 01483 Experience Hollycombe Fairground at Night 444334 or visit https://tickets. the tactile joy See listing on 15 September. visitguildford.com. Discover the of salt dough best of the Surrey Hills at www. Wey River Festival and create a surreyhillsenterprises.co.uk - find Dapdune Wharf sculpture. £5 per out more about events, local Guildford GU1 4RR From 11am. Make Festival child, adults free. produce, wine tasting, crafts, There’ll be willow weaving, archery, See listing on 22 September. Please book. Watts Tots courses and activities. You can Surrey Wood Turners and plenty Saturday 29 September visit the directory, sign up for their of crafts, children’s activities and Saturday 13 October e-newsletter and book on-line for foodie stalls. The highlight of the day Hollycombe Fairground at Night Surrey Hills events. Hollycombe Fairground at Night is the illuminated pageant at dusk, See listing on 15 September. See listing on 15 September. with boats travelling from the centre of Guildford to Dapdune Wharf, Watts Academy: Sound & Light Sunday 14 October brilliantly lit up. And while you Interactive Drawings wait for their arrival at Dapdune, Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Oktoberfest, Mizens Railway experience the night sky with Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 Barrs Lane, Knaphill GU21 2JW Guildford Astronomical Society 1DQ For ages 13-16. £25. Design and 12-5pm. Fairground organs, stalls, through their magnificent telescopes. create a picture that lights up, makes vintage children’s funfair and more. sound and changes colour with the Saturday 20 October Doodle Fun weather. Please book. 11am-4pm. Surrey Heath Museum Hollycombe Halloween 33 Obelisk Way, The Square, Birds of Prey Weekend Fairground at Night Camberley 11am-1pm. For children RHS Garden Wisley Iron Hill, Liphook GU30 7LP Enjoy the with an adult. No booking required. Woking Flying displays at 11am & 2pm. fairground at night with a spooky Haslemere Food Festival Leaf Rubbing Crown theme as you experience the magical Lion Green Cranleigh Arts Centre nature of Hollycombe’s Edwardian Haslemere GU27 1LL 10am-4pm. 1 High St, Cranleigh 01483 278000 fairground. Come dressed to scare! Free. Demonstrations, children’s 2-3pm. Create a beautiful crown out Gates open at 6pm. Rides operate 7-10pm. Free return shuttle bus entertainment (including an activity of colourful leaf-rubbings. For ages Surrey Hills Wood Fair tent), music and much more. 5+. £5. Please pre-book. from Liphook Station.

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Sat 20 October CONT. Happy Hallowe’en Trail people from the woodland’s history, Winkworth Arboretum learn ancient crafts and discover The Great Surrey Heritage Show Hascombe Rd, Godalming GU8 4AD medieval medicines. Booking Surrey History Centre Become a woodland wizard and essential on 01483 795471 or 130 Goldsworth Rd, Woking 10.30am- create your own magical wand. Free [email protected]. 3.30pm. Free. Go behind the entry for children in Hallowe’en scenes of Surrey History Centre costume. 10.30am-12.30pm. Mon 22 - Fri 26 October plus there’ll be mini archaeological Admission + £1 per trail. Also, on Halloween Activity Week digs and arts and crafts for children. 24 Oct from 11am-1pm create your Plus tours of the building (booking Birdworld Godstone Farm own spooky pumpkin (please bring Holt Pound, Farnham GU10 4LD required for tours at www.surreycc. your own pumpkin - admission + £2 or get messy while creating slime in 11am-4pm (park open between gov.uk/heritageevents). for pumpkin carving). the creepy cave slime station. With 10am-6pm). Feel your hair stand on Sat 20 – Sun 28 October over 500 animals to see and huge October Half Term Fun end and a shiver down your spine play areas too you won’t want to Elm Nursery as you walk through the creepy Wizards and Witches Week corridors of Birdworld’s unique Bocketts Farm leave, come on Sat 27 Oct and stay Sutton Green Rd, Guildford GU4 7QD later for an extra treat – Low Bangs Enjoy a spooky treasure hunt on the Halloween Grotto. Make specially Young Street, Fetcham, KT22 9BS themed arts and crafts, take part Enjoy a full packed programme of Firework Fun (Limited availability - farm! See the animals and find the book early to avoid disappointment scary clues, complete the challenge in face painting, follow a spooky fun and freaky activities including activity trail and take a ride on the a Quiz Trail, Creepy Craft Corner www.godstonefarm.co.uk). Best and claim your prize. Will you price when booking online @ £8.40 encounter the Elm Witch who lives park’s Halloween Train Ride to and Reptile Roadshow, where you’ll learn about some of the gruesome get the chance to meet awesome per adult or child. on the farm? Adult £1, child £2.50 (includes farm and treasure hunt habits of the larger birds! See www. creepy crawlies up close! Plus, Hallowe’en Half Term entry and prize), under 2s are free. birdworld.co.uk for admission they’ll be hundreds of pumpkins Hatchlands Park prices. Contact info@birdworld. on sale and amazing magic shows East Clandon, nr Guildford GU4 7RT Saturday 20 October co.uk or call 0142022992 for more Bocketts Farm from the Wizard Enjoy spooky fun and pumpkin information. magician. Daily Big Draw 2018 carving in the courtyard. Normal Birdworld activities include admission + £3 per pumpkin. Yvonne Arnauld Theatre pony rides, Guildford Join Enjoy some lively tractor rides, ‘Room on the Broom’, Half Term artmaking for your hands and feet. animal handling Family Fun, RHS Garden Wisley 10am-1pm. Free. and pig racing, Woking GU23 6QB 10.30am-3.30pm. Super Saturday, Rural Life and you can meet Spooky trails, creepy crafts and a Centre See listing on 15 September. and feed all of variety of fun activities. Pumpkin the friendly farm Carving will also be available for 3 Sunday 21 October animals too. With days on a pre-booked workshop, £5 a large heated per pumpkin. Everything else is free Songs Across the Pond indoor play barn, with normal Garden entry. Farnham Maltings 10am-10.50am. £5 for one child trampolines, Half Term Halloween Trail and adult. Work with professional pedal go karts, young driver’s area Polesden Lacey songwriters and performers and and a jumping pillow, there’s plenty Great Bookham, nr Dorking RH5 6BD Half Term Activity Week write a brand new song. Please book. to keep the whole family amused, 10am-3pm. Follow the spooky trail Enchanted Wood Toys whatever the weather! Open daily down Nun’s Walk, guided by Mrs Public Open Afternoon 1-3 East St, Farnham GU9 7SX 10am – 5.30pm. Greville’s ghostly dogs. £3 per child Guildford Model Engineering Pokemon - play, swap www.bockettsfarm.co.uk + normal admission. Society See listing on 16 Sept. and design your own Pokemon. Enter Halloween Half Term Half Term Hansel and Gretel Trail Autumn Tree Festival the Sylvanian Godstone Farm Claremont Landscape Garden Painshill Park Families Colouring Tilburstow Hill Rd, Godstone Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG Portsmouth Rd, Cobham 10am-6pm. Competition with RH9 8LX 01883 742546 Follow in the footsteps of Hansel and Outdoor demonstrations, carriage a prize awarded www.godstonefarm.co.uk With lots Gretel and help them to escape from rides, and special children’s trails. for the best of Halloween themed activities the clutches of the wicked witch. Included in admission. entry. Colouring throughout the week, it promises 10am-4pm. Admission + £1 for competition to be a shocktacular half term, from trail. Also, on 22-24 Oct, enjoy fairy Monday 22 October and Pokemon pumpkin carving to tricks ‘n’ treats tale crafts inspired by traditional activities are on all and spooky tales and tails! Come for Ancient Adventures gruesome storytelling (admission + Nower Wood week during opening hours and a a day of eerie fun on the farm, dress £1.50 per craft). On 26 Oct there up and take part in the fancy dress Leatherhead 11am-2.30pm. Embark Sylvanian Character visit is planned is a horrifying Hallowe’en walk on a journey through time - meet for Friday 26 October. parade, mix a potion in the cauldron (admission + £1 per child).

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Autumn at Nower Wood FREE OpEn Day 22nD SEpt Plus Ancient Adventures, Creatures of the Night, Day of the Dinosaurs and more! Booking essential: surreywildlifetrust.org Find us on the B2033 nr Leatherhead Don’t miss Wild Tots at Newlands Corner!

Birdworld Half-term halloween fun Enjoy spooky trails and gooey pumpkin carving at Dapdune Wharf, Claremont Landscape Garden, Winkworth Arboretum, Polesden Lacey and Hatchlands Make memories Park this October half-term. that last a lifetime... Call 0344 800 1895 for details •Gruffalo sculptures •NEW large cafe nationaltrust.org.uk/surrey •Highway Rat activity trail •Children’s holiday clubs •Go Ape •BBQ and cycle hire When you visit, donate, volunteer or join the National Trust, your support #nationaltrust helps us to look after special places in Surrey such as Claremont Landscape Find out more: Call 0300 067 4448 Garden, Hatchlands Park and Dapdune Wharf for ever, for everyone. forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt Alice Holt Forest © National Trust 2018. The National Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846. Photography © National Trust Images\John Millar.

Bocketts Farm Park 20th - 28th October 2018 WITCHES & WIZARDS WEEK Halloween Half ENJOY A SPOOKTACULAR DAY OUT!

Wizards and Witches Term Hundreds of pumpkins! Quiz Trail!

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familiesonline.co.uk Families Surrey West 25 Please double check event with What’s On Diary organiser to avoid disappointment Mon 22 - Fri 26 Oct cont. Find out where in the world they Creatures of the Night are and try crafts from each of the Nower Wood Halloween Half Term Kids Camp countries. For ages 3-7 with an adult. Leatherhead 5.30pm-7.30pm. A wild The Square Camberley night out for all the family! Carve a Paper Pumpkins, The Lightbox Join the free activities at The Square! pumpkin then find out what really Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Mon 22 Oct 11am-4pm: Dance and lurks in the woods at this time of Drop in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Theatre Sessions with The Secret year– you will be small mammal For all ages with an adult. Stage School. trapping, searching the pond with Tues 23 Oct 11am-4pm: Animal Farm Spooky Science, G Live torches for newts and using bat with Jakes Playworld. Guildford 01483 369350 Spooky detectors. Run by Surrey Wildlife Watts Late: Imaginarium Wed 24 Oct 11am-1pm: Rhyme Time Science workshop. 10am-3.30pm Trust. Booking essential: events@ and Storytelling with Camberley for ages 7-11 yrs. £35. Please book. surreywt.org.uk or call 01483 795471. Library, 2-4pm: Arts & Crafts with Tue 23 - Sun 28 October Surrey Heath Children’s Centres. Saturday 27 October October Half Term: Thurs 25 - Sat 27 Oct Thurs 25 Oct 11am-4pm: Arts and Puppets and Masks Crafts - make your own wand with Pumpkin Carving! Halloween Craft Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Mrs Potts’ Place. Morden Hall Park Surrey Heath Museum Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 Fri 26 Oct 2-4pm: Wiggle and Jiggle Morden SM4 5JD Drop in to the 33 Obelisk Way, The Square, 1DQ Inspired by the exhibition, with Arena Leisure Centre. Stableyard to make Camberley Children need to be James Henry Pullen: Inmate - The Kids Camp will close from 1-2pm your spooky accompanied by an adult. 11am- Inventor - Genius, discover a world each day and is for children aged 4-10 Halloween 1pm. Free drop-in event. of inventiveness from giant puppets pumpkin! Small years old with an adult. Spooktacular Family Fun to model ships and use an array of pumpkin £4, Dapdune Wharf The Square Camberley materials to create your own. medium pumpkin Guildford 01483 561389 As darkness Fantasy Ships 23-28 Oct 10am- £5. 11am- 4pm. 4pm. Free with admission. For all falls, test your fitness and your ages. Drop-in and make a fantasy THURSDAY 25 OCTOBER fears in the night time run around ship using weird and wonderful the haunted Wharf and island. Round the World, Museum of Look out for a string of spooky materials, inspired by the curious Farnham See listing on 24 October. ships carved by 19th century artist surprises on the way! 2k run. Bowl Kids Club James Henry Pullen. Half Term Craft Activities of soup available from 4.30pm, Amazing Inventors 23-26 Oct Surrey Heath Museum warm up from 5.45pm. Dressing up Coming in March Mad Scientist Half Term 10am-4pm. Free with admission. 33 Obelisk Way, The Square, encouraged. Admission + £2.50. SpookyDapdune Wharf Events Drop-in event for all ages. Cut and Camberley Make your own bat clip Halloween Evening Guildford GU1 4RR Play with gloop, fire stick illustrations of 19th century and peekaboo ghost. Children need thisballoon Halloween! rockets, trick your eyes with Great Cockcrow Railway machinery to create bizarre to be accompanied by an adult. Hardwick Ln, Chertsey Approx illusionsnd andth make a foaming monster! 22 - 26 October machines of your own invention. 11am-4.30pm. Free drop-in event. 4.30-8pm. No booking needed. 11am-4pm. Admission + £2.50. Mini Cyborgs 23-28 Oct 10.30am- Check thesqcamberley.co.uk for full programme. Play in a Day, Princes Hall Dressing up is encouraged! 12.30pm or 2-4pm. Pre-booking Tuesday 23 October Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 required. £9.50 per child. For ages The Museum At Night Surrey Families.indd 1 19/07/2018 09:12:55 For ages 7-11yrs. 10am-5pm. £19. Halloween Fantastic Forest Craft 8-12. Use a range of interesting Haslemere Educational Museum Please pre-book. Club, Alice Holt Forest everyday materials to create a 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Farnham GU10 4LS For ages 5-12. mechanical figure that moves and G Live 6pm-8pm. Family event. Explore £20. 10am-3pm. All of the crafts lights up. Explore mechanics, making Guildford 01483 369350 the dark galleries (bring a torch), will have a scary theme! There’ll and electricity. Theatrical Make-Up 10am-4pm. follow the special trail, do a magical be guided outdoor exploration and Watts Late: Imaginarium For ages 11-16. £35. Please book. colouring and listen to magical tales. games around the forest with indoor Sat 27 Oct 10am-8pm. Free Dance in a Day 10am-4pm. For Mem £4, non mem £6, please book. craft sessions using gathered natural with admission. Stay all day for ages 7-11 yrs. £35. Please pre-book. All Hallows Eve, Rural Life Centre materials. Your child will learn about family events and imaginative Farnham 3-6.30pm (museum exhibits nature and wildlife, as well as create performances. Make a puppet, Activity Thursday close at 5pm). Come in costume! some beautiful crafts to take home. transform a clear plastic umbrella Rural Life Centre Activities include storytelling, make Crafts may include; woven spider into a colourful creature using tiny Farnham Museum volunteers bring a witches’ hat, ride the ghost train, webs, hanging leaf ghosts, pinecone LED battery lights and coloured history to life with demonstrations, make a witch’s broomstick, play spiders, clay tree monsters or 3D tissue, and then join in the dusk crafts and fun activities. games and more. Bring a torch! haunted forest collages. Booking procession, see artist Jason Lane’s Friday 26 October essential: enquiries.aliceholt@ incredible drawing machine in action Saturday 28 October groundwork.org.uk or 07736 132692. (Jason created moving sculptures Haunted Halloween for the 2012 Olympics), see the Haslemere Educational Museum Low Bangs Fireworks Party Magical Museum recreation of Pullen’s 14ft wooden 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Guildford Rugby Club Haslemere Educational Museum animatronic puppet brought to 1.30-4.30pm. Family event. Dress Run by the NCT, the fun starts at 78 High St, Haslemere 10.30am-12pm. life and enjoy several theatrical up in your scariest costume and 4pm with entertainment, crafts, Discover some of the more magical performances. enjoy creepy crafts and pumpkin lucky dip, temporary tattoos, hot objects and the stories that go with carving (bring your own pumpkin). food and licensed bar. them. For ages 5-11. Mem £5, non Wednesday 24 October Join the Halloween procession mem £7. Booking advised. Tuesday 30 October Family Event - Early Birds through the town, leaving from the Dance in a Day, Princes Hall Haslemere Educational Museum museum at 4.30pm. Mem £2, non Halloween Craft Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 mem £4. No need to book. Surrey Heath Museum For ages 6-10yrs. 10am-5pm. £19. See listing on 27 October. 9-10am. Special opening for families Halloween Cork Bats Learn new dance moves, meet new with children who have an Autism The Lightbox friends, build confidence and work Spectrum Condition. Booking Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 on a number of short choreographed essential, entry by donation. Drop in anytime from 1.30-4pm for pieces that will be peformed to crafty fun. For all ages with an adult. parents at the end of the day. Please Drop-in-Day: Round the World Suggested donation £3. pre-book. Museum of Farnham 38 West St, Farnham 01252 715094 Creepy Computers, G Live 10.30am-12.30am or 1.30-3.30pm. Guildford 01483 369350 Make some £3 per child. Did you know that there spooky animations, 10am-4pm for are Farnham’s all around the world? 7-11 yrs. £35. Please book.

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Half Term Holiday CLASSIFIEDS Camps & Sports Children’s costume hire CHILDCARE Courses Theatre and parties Coerver Half-Term Camberley Theatre Georgia’s Party Football Course There Was an Old Lady Who Costume Hire Nannies, Maternity Nannies, Night Nannies At Surrey Sports Park, Guildford. Swallowed A Fly Fabulous and fun adult and children Surrey, Hampshire, W.Sussex Coerver® Coaching is “The World’s Sat 29 Sept. Perfect for ages 2-102! costumes to hire for your child’s party! 01483 415406 www.hattiesnannies.co.uk Number 1 Soccer Skills Teaching Flawless Over 60 favourite characters Method” and endorsed by some of Fri 12 Oct. A high energy, acrobat- to choose from! Larah Au Pairs the games leading clubs, coaches fused, feel-good family show. 20-50% of all proceeds goes to Est. since 1992. Au Pairs, Mother’s helps and and players. Coerver® Coaching Beauty & The Beast (Ballet) Georgia’s Fund, Children’s ICU couples with references and Police checks. West London is delighted to Sat 13 Oct. @ King’s College Hospital To help with childcare and housework. announce a 1-day holiday course for Wind in the Willows Call 01483 894583 or 07977 036180 Personal, friendly service. All areas covered. U7-U13 players. The session will be Sun 21 Oct. www.georgiaspartycostumehire.com www.larahaupairs.co.uk 01932 341704 based on the individual 1v1 skills of Dorking Halls players such as Lionel Messi, Gareth The Tiger Who Came To Tea Bale & Paul Pogba. Participants will Mon 22 - Tues 23 Oct. also have the opportunity to use the SayersAdven tCrofture Trust latest football equipment and win The Electric Theatre adidas® prizes in Coerver® skill Guildford OutdoorP aadventurertie ands! explora� on ac� vi� es! competitions. For ages 7-13, £25 per Let’s All Dance - The Magic day. Please book by contacting: Word (Ballet) Fun-filledYouth and Clubs unusual activities 10% 020 3544 2284 or email: Wed 24 Oct 11am & 2pm. Magical From Holiday£80 for 12 Clubs children [email protected] dancers, stunning costumes and discount! www.coerver.co.uk/westlondon. crystal clear story-telling. Birthday Par� Raft esbuilding Quote ‘FSW17’ Valid until Wild Learning Farnham Maltings SEN Programme High Ropes Dec 2017 Have fun in the woods this October Bring Your Own Baby Caving half term! Adventures run in Esher, School and Youth Comedy Club Farnham, Godalming, Guildford, ...plus many, many more! Thurs 20 Sept. 11.30am-12.45pm. Group Visits Sheen, Reigate, Putney and Kaleidoscope Wimbledon on various dates. For www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk Sun 23 Sept 11am, 12pm & 1.30pm. Ra� building, high ropes, caving and lots more! ages 5-12. 10am-4pm. Loads of fun For 6-18 months. Performance plus activities including den building, interactive stay & play. Sayerscro� trust.org.uk fire making, tracking and stalking, David Gibb and Brady Rymer: rope bridges, mud sculptures, Songs Across the Pond maternity clothes as well as environmental art, pond dipping, Sun 21 Oct 11.30am. For ages 3+. larger equipment. Contact NNS. stealth games, exploring plus much Snow Queen Nearly New knaphillbrookwoodandchobham@ more. For more details or to book Mon 22 & Tue 23 Oct 11.30am & nct.org.uk for more information. please see 2.30pm. For children aged 3+. www.wild-learning.net. Sales Woking NCT Nearly New Sale film maltings: The Incredibles 2 Godalming & Cranleigh NCT On Sat 27 Oct at the Salvation Army Sayers Croft Trust Thurs 25 Oct 11am, 2pm & 6pm. Nearly New Sale Hall in Woking. From 10.30am (early The Sayers Croft Trust Holiday Club G Live On Sun 30 Sept 11am-12.30pm admission for NCT Members from will be running on various dates Little Baby Bum at Borough Hall, Godalming. 10.15am with proof of membership). in October half term. Each day Fri 5 - Sat 6 Oct. Bargains galore on high-quality, Entrance is by donation and the sale will be jam packed with outdoor Awful Auntie pre-loved baby, toddler and includes children’s clothes, shoes, adventure and exploration activities Wed 17 Oct - Sat 20 Oct. young children’s clothing, toys toys, games, books, maternity for 8-12 year olds. Try high ropes, and equipment, such as prams, clothes and larger equipment. For archery, climbing, caving, shelter Guildford Shakespeare highchairs and baby carriers – with more details email NNS.woking@ building, firelighting, raft building, Company up to 75% off the original selling nct.org.uk. streamwalking, pond dipping, Alice in Wonderland price of most items. Email nns. catapult building, compass trails, Box office: 01483 304384 Baby and Children’s Market godalmingandcranleighdistrict@nct. clay model making and so much 13 Oct - 3 Nov. A multi-venue, On Saturday 22nd September org.uk for more information. more! Each day is 8.30am-4pm. immersive production for ages 5+. 2pm-3.30pm at Alfold Village Hall, To book or for more information Haslemere and Midhurst NCT near Cranleigh, GU6 8JB. Lots of New Victoria Theatre email [email protected]. Nearly New Sale stalls selling top quality preloved Fame The Musical Sayers Croft Trust, Cranleigh Road, On Sun 16 Sept at The Royal School maternity, baby and children’s items. Mon 1 - Sat 6 Oct. Ewhurst GU6 7SS. (Hindhead site), Portsmouth Road, Plus a small selection of businesses Dinosaur World Live GU26 6BW from 10.30am-12pm in baby and Fit For Sport Activity Camp Thurs 4- Sat 6 Oct. (10.15am entry for members children’s The Camp will run at Arena Leisure Private Peaceful and bumps). Adults £1. Two sale industry Centre, Camberley for children Mon 8 - Tues 9 Oct. rooms of goodies, free parking showcasing aged 4-12 from 22-26 Oct. The Peppa Pig’s Adventure and goody bags for at least the and selling experienced and fully qualified team Wed 7 & Thurs 8 Nov. first 50 buyers. Email NNS. their will be delivering a wide range of products Princes Hall [email protected] activities to keep your children and services. Aldershot for more information. happy and healthy. To book visit All under All Star Super Slam Wrestling www.fitforsport.co.uk. Knaphill, Brookwood and one roof! Tues 23 Oct 7.30pm. Rubba Duckies Swim School Chobham NCT Nearly New Sale £1 entry, kids are free. Come Milkshake! Live Rubba Duckies is offering three or On Sat 15 Sept at St John’s Memorial and grab a bargain or book a Fri 26 Oct 12pm & 3.30pm. five day intensive swimming camps Hall, GU21 7SQ. 10.30am- stall and be a seller. Contact Ellie in Guildford from 22-26 Oct. They St Catherine’s School 12pm with early entry for NCT for more information: ellie@ teach in a lovely, clean, private Bramley. Box office: 01483 415847 members at 10.15am. The sale babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk or pool with small class sizes. www. Animal Magic Family Concert includes children’s clothes, shoes, visit their website: facebook.com/RubbaDuckiesZA/. Sun 7 Oct 3.30pm. toys, puzzles, games, books, www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk familiesonline.co.uk Families Surrey West 27

Experience the magic of Christmas this Festive Season with a visit to meet Santa & his elves at Chobham Adventure Farm! Sprinkle a little extra magic this Christmas with a visit to see Santa!

Santa’s elves have a very special job for you but first you must become an official ‘Elf Helper’!

Meet the North Poles oldest Elf, attend elf lessons, meet Mrs Claus, help the elves with their important elfie tasks, build your very own bear, not to mention meeting the jolly old big man himself!

A magical experience you will not want to miss! Select days throughout December Tickets include visit to Santa and entrance to the Farm Park Full details on the website Book early to avoid disappointment www.chobhamadventurefarm .co.uk

Bagshot Road. Chobham. Surrey. GU24 8DB T: 01276 919 212 I E: [email protected] *See website for selected dates, details and Terms & Conditions.