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What’s On for 0-12 year olds in March and April Covering Reigate, Redhill, Dorking, Leatherhead, Caterham Warlingham, Godstone, Horley, Oxted and Lingfield.

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Local News Issue 21 MAR-APR 2011 ®

As you can see from the Cowpie and the Blindley Heath Country Shows below, the Show season has (nearly) arrived. Before that we’ve got all the fun of Easter, with those lovely egg hunts (see page 10).

Easter school holidays take us almost to the end of April, making this a great time to take a short break (see page 11). And with the Royal Wedding on 29 April giving us another Bank Holiday and a very long weekend, April really is the ‘holiday month’. Our Holiday Camps and Courses pages are growing like Topsy (pages 22-23).

As for March? Many of the great places to visit start their seasons now and with the clocks going forward on 27 March it feels as if there is more time for having fun. Don’t let anyone forget that Mother’s Day is on Sunday, 3 April.

I’ll be making the peppermint creams recipe on page 5, courtesy of Cookies Kitchen.

Have fun this spring!

Eleanor Lines, Editor, Families Surrey East

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IN THIS ISSUE

Local News Babies and Toddlers Green Pages Easter Egg Trails Holidays – Short Breaks for Spring Club News Families Education News Education –Independent School Open Days OUT AND ABOUT Theatres Spring Days Out Holiday Camps & Courses Town & Community Events Classified Ads

Families® Surrey East is part of the Families® group, established in 1990 and headed by Families® SW London. All franchised magazines in the group are independently owned and operated under licence. We take every care preparing this magazine but the publishers and distributors cannot be held responsible for the claims of advertisers nor for the accuracy of the contents nor any consequence.

COWPIE

Country Show

SUNDAY 8th MAY 2011

Betchworth, near Dorking, Surrey. RH3 7HH

‘Destrier’

15th Century Medieval Jousting Royal Navy Free-Fall Parachute Display

• THE SHEEP SHOW • Wall Of Death • Be part of Living History Medieval Village • Countryside Ring Displays • Crocodile Encounters • Warrenby Gundogs • The Doglistener • Birds Of Prey • Terrier Racing • Casting Demos • SURREY YOUNG FARMERS IN ACTION - PLu S - • Free Circus Skills Workshop • Children’s Entertainer • ‘Have-A-Go’ Air Gun Targets, Archery, Fly Casting & Dog Agility • Pets Corner • Farm Animals • Ferrets • Bloodhounds • Fun Dog Show • Farrier • Pony Rides • Country Crafts • Steam and Vintage Vehicles • Steel Pan Band • Fair Organ • Face Painting • ONE MAN BAND • MEDIEVAL FOLK BAND • MARKET TRADERS Show opens 10am Free car park Adults £8 Children £4 Oaps £6 Family ticket on day £21.00 (2 adults + 3 children)

Tel: 01483 769 786

www.cowpie.co.uk

Registered Charity Number 305156 Surrey County Federation Of Young Farmers’ Clubs

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Distributed to venues in Leatherhead and Dorking, Reigate and Redhill, Godstone, Oxted and Lingfield, Warlingham and Caterham and down to the Surrey/Sussex border in the south. To obtain copies for your venue call 0208 948 6895 or email distribution@familiessurreyeast.co.uk Families Surrey East, PO Box 816, Richmond TW10 6TA Telephone: 0208 948 6895 www.familiessurreyeast.co.uk Email: editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk Design: Andrews Design & Marketing, The Studio, 29A Bell Street, Reigate, Surrey RH2 7AD Tel: 01737 224340 phil.andrews1@btinternet.com Print: Bishops Printers, Farlington, Portsmouth PO6 1TR Tel: 02392 334900

Local News NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK 30 MAY – 5 JUNE 2011 National Family Week is back, and 2011 is set to be bigger and better than ever!

Get involved by running a local event for families and raise awareness of your organisation or cause. Any one wanting to create an event for National Family Week can access event ideas, theme toolkits, promotional materials and more via the Partner Zone on their website.

To date, thousands of organisations from across the UK including local authorities, charities, sporting clubs, schools, community groups, children’s centres and faith groups have all taken part in National Family Week. Start planning and join in the UK’s biggest celebration of family life.

Go to www.nationalfamilyweek.co.uk

Dorking Craft Fair Launched With more people starting their own small businesses designing and creating products, craft fairs provide a place to meet the public and showcase their product.

At the same time people can source local, handmade goods not available elsewhere and often at very competitive prices.

Kirstin Wood set up the Reigate Craft and Gift Fair just over a year ago in Somers (scout) Hall near the Red Cross pub in Reigate. It runs on the first Saturday of the month, 10am-4pm, with free admission and Reigate Cakes providing a welcome stop for coffee.

Kirstin’s second fair is a new venture in Dorking, the Dorking Craft & Gift Fair, held in Dorking Halls on the third Sunday of each month, 9.30am till 4.30pm. Admission is free when you pay to visit the Dorking Antiques Fair!

For more information on unique gifts including jewellery, homeware, candles, soaps, artwork, toys and personalised gifts go to www.kwcraftfairs.moonfruit.com

DORKING CHARITY HELPS CHILDREN OF DARFUR Kids for Kids was founded 10 years ago by Patricia Parker MBE to help bring water and food to children in Darfur, Sudan. After the drought of the last 12 months every child in every village is malnourished, meaning the risk of fatal chest infections is ever-present.

Patricia, who is based in Dorking, is hoping that local schools and churches might help by adopting KIDS FOR KIDS as their charity.

SUSTAINABLE SUPPORT TO DARFUR “We began by digging handpumps,” said Patricia, “and lending families 6 goats for 2 years. This simple loan has a dramatic effect on the health of the children because they have milk every day. Our goats provide mothers with a livelihood, which enables them to take control of their own lives. After 2 years the family passes on 6 goats to another family in need, so that the whole community benefits.”

To find out more, see www.kidsforkids.org.uk email: contact@kidsforkids.org.uk or write to Kids for Kids, PO BOX 456, Dorking, Surrey RH4 2WS. Telephone : 07957 206440.

New Merebank Playground Opens The brand new play areas at Merebank Recreation Ground in Beare Green opened in February, with an official launch taking place in March.

The new facilities, which feature an aerial runway and a tower with a tube slide, are designed for local children under 14.

Breath of Life, April 2011 Every year up to 150,000 people in England and Wales die in situations where first aid could have given them a chance to live.

Learn to save a life. St John Ambulance is holding its annual Breath of Life first aid training day in Surrey for the public on April 2, 10am-3pm.

The 30-minute free drop-in training sessions will be held across Surrey – including Caterham, Dorking, Epsom, Horley, Leatherhead and Reigate.

Learn how to assess casualties; put them in the recovery position; clear their airway and administer chest compressions and the breath of life.

Bring the whole family and just turn up on the day. Children, grandparents – anyone can learn how to save a life in an emergency.

Breath of Life Venues Caterham - St John HQ, Timber Hill Road Dorking - Harpers, Dorking Sports Centre, Reigate Road Epsom - Ebbisham Centre, 6–7 Derby Square Horley - St John HQ, Massetts Road Car Park Leatherhead - Nuffield Health, Fitness & Wellbeing Centre, The Crescent Reigate - Reigate Priory School, Bell Street To check the venue details, go to www.sja.org. uk/surrey or phone 01483 450000, option 3.

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Local News Channel Surrey challenges stereotype of young people Channel Surrey is a new online television channel, launched to challenge negative stereotypes of young people. It came about as a response to research from Surrey’s youth development service, which indicated that two-thirds of adults surveyed thought young people were primarily responsible for anti-social behaviour. In fact police statistics tell a different story; the vast majority of arrests and cautions for antisocial behaviour involve adults, not children and young people.

Channel Surrey has recruited a team of volunteer reporters - both older and younger - to present community news reports online on a range of subjects, including young people teaching older people about new technology, raising funds for Cambodian orphans, exploring musical and artistic talents, caring for the environment and turning graffiti into art.

The reports can be seen at www. channelsurrey.com, hosted on YouTube. If you have a story for Channel Surrey or want to host the player on your website send a message to channelsurrey@websedge.com.

£3.4m Donyngs Leisure Centre Refurb Starts A major refurbishment of Donyngs Recreation Centre in Redhill costing £3.4 million is now underway.

The work will include an enlarged air conditioned gym, opening in the spring, a ‘Kids Gym’ for 11 to 16 year olds, a purpose built children’s play facility, an enlarged dance/ fitness studio, a range of new treatment rooms and

A new soft play area will replace the old gym to provide a safe, exciting and challenging environment for children under seven years old.

Councillor Adam De Save, Executive Member for Leisure and Wellbeing, said: “The new children’s gym and soft play facility will make Donyngs a centre the whole family can use and enjoy. We hope the new Kids Gym will encourage those young people who are less interested in traditional sports to get active.”

Arts Alive Festival Grows and Grows Figures just in from last year’s Arts Alive!

Festival in the Mole Valley show that 120 events organised by local arts groups and artists had wide appeal: over 18,000 people attended one or more events.

Arts Alive was established in 1996 and has grown to become the largest annual community arts festival in the Mole Valley District. Events take place throughout October. For more information visit www.arts-alive.co.uk.

DMAX IS GO AT DAYTONA SANDOWN PARK!

What’s on?

Spring 2011

Monday Weigh, Stay & Play 9.30–11.30am. Baby Clinic, Health Visitor.

Stay & Play 12.30pm–2.30pm Drop in to our play session. £1. <4yrs.

Time to Tell 3pm–4pm. Share ideas with our team and tell us what you need.

TueSday Baby Signing 11am–12 o’clock.

6 week course teaching the best & fastest way to communicate to each other. Incl. music CD. Stay & Play 9.30–11.30am. Sandcross Infant School - term time. £1 <5yrs.

Stay & Play for under 5’s 12.30–2.30pm.

Parent & Toddler Group. £1.

WedneSday Post natal Classes 12.30pm – 2.30pm. 4 week course. Covers weaning, baby signing, baby massage and lots more.

ThurSday Childminders Play & Learn 9.30am–11.30am Drop In Play Session for registered Childminders & their little ones.

Weaning Session drop In 12 o’clock– 2pm. Once a month, learn from professionals about weaning your baby onto solids!

Baby Massage 1.30pm–2.15pm. 3 week massage teaching course.

Parenting Puzzle Course 7.30pm– 9.30pm. 10 week course for parents/carers.

Re-discover the fun and comfort of family life. £12 incl. handbook.

FrIday under 1’s and their Mums Baby group open to mothers, expectant mothers and carers. Get advice and support.

improvements to the pool area and changing rooms.

Daytona Motorsport has recently announced that their high-performance Vodafone DMAX Karts can now be driven at Daytona Sandown Park in Esher on the 900 metre asphalt circuit inside Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher.

FrIday Teenage Parents Lunch Club (starts 14 Jan 2011) 12 o’clock–2pm. For parents & parents to be, 20 yrs and under.

Lunch, play session, baby massage.

SaTurday dads Included Stay & Play 10am–12 o’clock First Saturday in month, dads and under 5’s play session. Games and activities.

BeTChWorTh & BuCKLand Sure STarT ChILdren’S CenTre TueSday Toddler Groups 9.45am– 11.45am. Term time only. At The Reading Room, Old Rd, Buckland. £1.50 per family.

FrIday Stay & Play 1.30pm–3pm.

Betchworth Children’s Nursery, The Street, Betchworth, Fun Activities for 4’s and under. £1 per family.

The Scallywag Club at dorking rugby Club Kiln Lane, Brockham RH3 7LZ. Soft play centre for children under 5.

Friday morning 10am – 1pm . Subsidised admission prices - a member of our Sure Start team will be on hand to offer any information and advice.

Co-ordinator: Anna Durbridge Tel: 01737 223621

childrenscentre@dovers-green.surrey.sch.uk Rushetts Rd, Reigate RH2 7RF

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The Vodafone DMAX Karts create a unique fleet of 125cc 2-stroke race karts, each kart providing 50% more horsepower than a regular prokart and producing speeds of up to 85mph. These karts are designed for experienced drivers only and provide race enthusiasts with an even wider choice of karting classes to choose from.

The first Vodafone DMAX karts racing Championships will be at Sandown Park on 17th April but Daytona will be offering Open Races and exclusive DMAX events alongside the circuit’s existing fleet of twinengine pro-karts throughout the year. The track at Sandown offers firstclass racing at all levels, starting as young as 5 years old. www.daytona. co.uk or Tel: 0845 644 5502

UPDATE FROM HILLCROFT CHILDRENS CENTRE Baby Club ‘Kickers and Crawlers’ at Hillcroft Surestart Children’s Centre, Chaldon Road, Caterham, now Thursdays 9.30-11.30am.

Baby Club is available to all parents with non-walking babies and new parents are welcomed. You don’t have to book, just come along and enjoy a cup of tea and meet other parents. Alongside the activities is advice on weaning, nutrition, returning to work, housing and benefits etc. We offer a small baby friendly room with soft play and sensory toys and when your baby is walking the ‘Stay & Play’ on Tuesday mornings is available from 9.15-11.15am.

Hillcroft Surestart Children’s Centre Tel: 01883 343987

Local News Children’s Book Festival until 12 March 2011

Surrey libraries Children’s Book Festival

19 February and runs until 12 March. Events for children from 0-14 years will be taking place in libraries across Epsom and Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead and Tandridge. Children will be able to make pop-up books, write ghost stories, create their own monsters, join a Roald Dahl workshop, meet Elmer the Elephant and the Gruffalo and much, much more. To see the full programme and to book tickets, visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/childrens bookfestival

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Leatherhead Library Tuesday, 1 March. Ghost Story-Writing Workshop with Cliff McNish 5-6.30pm. £3 per child. Age 10+. Saturday, 12 March Zoolab Animal Handling Workshops 2-3pm. £4 per child. Age 5+. Reigate Library Friday, 4 March. Gruffalo Party £2 per child. Age 3+. Ewell Library Saturday, 5 March Comics Jam with Sarah McIntyre 10.30-11.30am. £3 per child. Age 8+. Banstead Library Saturday, 5 March.

Gruffalo Party 10.30am – 11.30am. £2 per child. Age 3+. Redhill Library Saturday, 5 March. Amazing Animals 10.30am-12.30pm. £2 per child. Age 3+. Bookham Library Saturday 12 March. Zoolab Animal Handling Workshops 10.30-11.30am. £4 per child. Age 5+. Bookstart Bear appearances at Rhymetimes! Caterham Valley Library Friday, 4 March, 10.30-11am. Epsom Library Tuesday, 8 March, 2-2.30pm (at Storytime). Leatherhead Library Thursday, 10 March, 10-10.30am and 11-11.30am.

Dorking Library Friday 11 March, 11-11.30am.

A TREAT FOR MOTHER’S DAY! SUNDAY APRIL 3RD Cookies’ Mother’s Day Surprise Peppermint Sweeties Makes about 20. Takes about 20 minutes plus setting time. No cooking required.

Ingredients: 225g sifted icing sugar, ½ egg white, mixed from dried egg white, ¼ -½ tsp peppermint flavouring (depending on brand/strength), 1½ tsp lemon juice, a few drops of water, food colouring – red or green if you want really traditional peppermints , small heart shaped cutters

Method: Place the sifted icing into a large bowl and make a hole in the centre with a spoon. Mix the egg white, peppermint and lemon juice together and pour into the large bowl. Mix together with a blunt knife and then use your hands to make a smooth dough. Add a few very small drops (try one drop and check colour then add more for deeper colour) of the food colouring to the dough, using your fingers to combine it. Add a little more sifted icing sugar if it is a little sticky. Sprinkle icing sugar on to a clean surface and use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to about ½ cm thickness. Use the heart cutters to cut out hearts and transfer them to a baking sheet with a pallet/blunt knife. Leave the peppermints in a cool place to set.

They make a lovely present, placed inside a gift box with a bed of tissue paper. Don’t forget the card too!

Thanks to Maxine Pancaldi of Cookies Kitchen for this simple Mother’s Day idea. We thought it was a lovely way to work on a Mother’s Day gift with the kids – even if it isn’t a surprise! Editor.

School events: Local schools will be invited to visit libraries to meet authors, illustrators, poets and storytellers. Tickets for these events are available for homeschooled children – please call 01932 565431 or email libraries.cyp@surreycc. gov.uk if you would like to book. Tickets can also be bought at participating libraries or by calling 01483 543599.

Live Life Your Way! www.surreyinformationpoint.org.uk is a free directory of information, services, organisations and activities to support adults in Surrey to live independently. Whether you can afford to pay for your own care or look after elderly or disabled family members, the website and telephone helpline will provide information and advice for you, or those you care for.

Many people aren’t aware of just how much help and support Surrey County Council and other organisations can offer. But from financial or benefits advice, information on health conditions, through to support for those in a caring role, help is available!

Go to www.surreyinformationpoint.org.uk for reliable care, community and health information or call the Adult Social Care Helpline on 0300 200 1005.

Understand all your options when making important decisions about your health and wellbeing. It’s your life - choose to Live Life Your Way!

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Post natal advice at the end of the phone Are you completely exhausted?

Does your baby need settling at night?

Do you need help with sleep training?

Get yourself a good night’s sleep!

Call on our experienced team of Night Nannies.

Tel: 07800 843618 www.nightnannies.com louise@nightnannies.com

The NCT now offers a Postnatal Line, staffed by qualified NCT Postnatal Leaders who offer support and information to new parents.

They are skilled in providing a listening ear as well as support and information on concerns from baby routines to body image after birth. The helpline number is 0300 330 0773, open 9am – 1pm Monday – Friday. Calls are charged at local rates.

Ante-natal education – Fair deal or raw deal for future parents?

In spite of new Government vision for maternity services, many primary care trusts have reduced the number and length of NHS ante-natal classes, ignoring significant international research regarding the benefits of teaching emotional support techniques to parents-to-be. This has created a postcode lottery in antenatal education which looks set to continue.

The good news is that Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS trust (www.surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/) still offers a day’s session for each expectant mum, often based in local children’s centres. All expectant mums are invited to these classes. The classes provide lots of very practical advice about the process of birth and about the hospital experience.

NCT classes are also available to mums and local classes can easily be found either via the website (www.nct.org.uk) or by calling the Parent Services Advisors for our local area: Alison Tierney for Caterham and Oxted, on 0844 243 6915 and Claire Brooke-Wilson for Leatherhead, Dorking, Reigate, Redhill and Horley on 0844 243 6916.

Other ante-natal classes are available, too, offering simple tools and techniques that can be self taught to help prepare parents-to-be emotionally as well as physically for the birth ahead. A technique that is growing in popularity is hypnotherapy, reported to help in a number of ways including decreasing pain during labour, overcoming fears, relaxing during pregnancy and generally helping parents-to-be to prepare fully for the forthcoming birth. Research indicates that this preparation can lead to fewer epidurals and Caesarian births. Natal Hypnotherapy was founded in 2001 by Clinical Hypnotherapist and doula, Maggie Howell (d. Hyp. C. Hyp, LHA,UK HypReg).

The nearest Natal Hypnotherapy practitioner is based in Ewell, Surrey. If it is not possible to attend classes, there are helpful CDs from the NCT www.nct.org.uk and from the hypnotherapy teaching organization, Natal Hypnotherapy www.natalhypnotherapy.co.uk

Ar vigo A bdominal Massage Treating infertility, painful menstruation, endometriosis, digestive orders, prolapse and menopause. Also massage pre and post natal.

For more info please call Fiona on 01306 730495 Mobile: 07813-658554 fiona@sulistherapies.co.uk

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Baby Signing Classes Redhill, Merstham Nutfield & Dorking Learn simple British Sign Language to communicate with your little one in a fun, informative 6 week signing & singing course.

For dates of the next course contact Diane Eagle

01737 643566 07752 660 140

diane@sunnysigners.co.uk

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FIVE FLEXI BATHS TO GIVE AWAY! The ultimate fold-away bath – for home and for holidays. The award-winning FlexiBath

is the first ever foldable baby bath tub. It folds flat and fits just about anywhere; against the wall, in a cabinet, under the bed. Designed by two Danish engineers using hard plastic with soft folding lines made of rubber, it is both stable and flexible.

Filled with water it expands - accommodating two babies aged 0-4 years!

KEY FEATURES • Retail price £29.95 • BPA / PVC free • Drain plug for easy emptying • Non-slip base for safety & stability • Wide range of colours STOCKIST INFORMATION The FlexiBath is available to purchase from www.flexibath.co.uk and www.johnlewis.co.uk

FAMILIES SURREY EAST HAS 5 FLEXIBATHS TO GIVE AWAY! JUST EMAIL YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL

20th to editor@familiessurreyeast writing FLEXIBATH in the subject line. Winners will be drawn at random and flexibaths sent to the winners! We can’t guarantee the colour – but if you have a preference, please state it and we’ll do our best.

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Babies and Toddlers Periods and pregnancy matters - with Maya abdominal massage Abdominal massage is a traditional treatment developed

by Rosita Arvigo from the ancient Maya massage techniques of Central America. The massage helps eliminate a wide range of digestive problems and medical conditions. It has been used with particular success for problems associated with women’s reproductive organs.

This abdominal massage treats the reproductive and digestive systems by applying external pressure to internal organs, using only the practitioner’s hands. This guides and helps reposition the organs, improving blood flow to the lower and upper abdomen.

The muscles of the stomach and diaphragm can become overly tight due to anxiety, worry and fear. This affects breathing and constricts the blood vessels and nerves that give the digestive organs their vitality. When these areas are tight and blocked not only is blood restricted to the digestive organs but it limits our capacity to let go of tension.

The massage will alleviate this discomfort, with positive effects on the digestion. And by working on the upper abdomen and solar plexus we also facilitate emotional release.

Helping the fertility process using Arvigo techniques To have painless and positive healthy cycles the uterus needs to be in its normal position, with a good flow of blood and our hormones in balance.

The uterus is held in place by ligaments that allow it to double in size during menstruation and expand much more during pregnancy. These ligaments can become over-stretched for a variety of reasons, allowing the uterus to twist, fold, tilt or become badly positioned.

When a uterus is out of position the blood and lymph flow to the pelvic area is affected. For example if the uterus is folded, the blood and uterine lining are unable to expel completely during menstruation so causing discomfort. This may also lead to symptoms that can have an impact on fertility.

Symptoms of a misplaced uterus • Dysmenorrhoea ( painful periods) • Failure to ovulate • Uterine Polyps • Difficult pregnancy e.g. heaviness in pelvis, spotting, indigestion, low back ache, constipation and swollen ankles

By Fiona Wilkinson

Self Care An important part of this work is taught as self care. The practitioner will teach the client a simple massage to be carried out each day taking about 10 minutes. Through the regular repetition of the massage ligaments are able to heal and support the uterus. Through the massage the client is taking responsibility for her own health and nurturing herself at a fundamental level to complete the healing process.

Abdominal massage is a soothing experience. During the massage the position of the uterus can be felt and massage strokes used to correct the position. Many of the symptoms that arise from your uterus being out of position can be helped through abdominal massage and self care.

Hilary and Fiona offer Maya abdominal massage treatments developed specially to support and help you with every stage from conception, throughout pregnancy and to aid post-natal recuperation. Their practices are in Dorking and Guildford. Fiona Wilkinson runs the Dorking practice; you can contact her on 01306 730495. Talks and workshops in your home or workplace are also available. To find out more about the range of conditions Maya abdominal massage can fam-se-ad_Layout 1 14/07/2010 12:52 Page 1 help, go to www.sulistherapies.co.uk

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• Amenorrhoea ( no periods) • Endometriosis • Uterine fibroids • Failure to conceive

Fertility depends on several biological processes working together in harmony. Oestrogen and progesterone must fluctuate throughout the cycle in correct amounts. The uterine membrane must be sufficiently healthy to nourish a healthy baby. The uterus must be strong and flushed with a healthy blood supply to enable conception and a successful pregnancy.

HELPING YOUR BABY NATURALLY Reflexology for babies Learn to treat your own baby using reflexology. Boosts immune system, eases colic, wind, reflux, constipation, tummy upsets, teething pain and ear congestion.

In three 1-2-1 hands-on sessions you can learn how to treat your baby using reflexology Anne % 01737 833685 www.babyreflex.co.uk • Qualified Baby Reflex practitioner • Member of the Association of Reflexology

• Full-time nannies • Part-time nannies • Mothers’ helps • Temporary care • All staff and families interviewed • CRB checks • References checked

0207 277 4277 www.mulberrynannies.co.uk

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GREEN Pages Give your house an affordable makeover When you’re buying new furniture and products for your home, have you ever thought about visiting a reuse organisation?

Buying reusable furniture and kitchen appliances is great value, good for the environment and you might just find a hidden treasure.

The Surrey Reuse Network offers a wide range of good quality items at affordable prices. Made up of a group of six charities, the network aims to find new homes for donated furniture and kitchen appliances as well as offering training and employment opportunities and helping local families in need.

Why buy from a local reuse showroom?

You’ll find everything you need to make a house a home: • Fantastic savings – furniture at bargain prices.

• Excellent choice – new items come into the showrooms all the time.

• Great quality – everything is checked for quality and safety.

• Hidden treasures - antique and modern.

• Good cause – helping families in need.

Did you know there’s an estimated 3,000 tonnes of reusable furniture and white goods that end up in Surrey landfill?

Why donate my unwanted furniture?

Find a new home for those items you no longer want or need: • It’s easy – a simple phone call is all it takes to donate. A member of the team will arrange for collection or you can drop it off if easier.

• Convenient – 2 hour collection slots to fit in with you.

• Help on hand – staff from the reuse charities will help take the items

out of your home, particularly helpful if you’re elderly or disabled.

• Low cost – almost always cheaper to have the items taken away by a reuse charity than any alternative.

• Community benefit – your donation will help raise funds for the community work the charities carry out, helping families in need and enabling people to get back into work.

• Green savings – buying reusable items saves them from going to landfill, which is both financially and environmentally costly.

Did you know? You could pick up antique armchairs for £60, a 4-piece table and chairs for £70, a sideboard for £25 and a tall lamp for just £5.

RECYCLING CENTRES The Vine Project , Unit 3, 24 Wandle Way, Willow Lane Industrial Estate, Mitcham CR4 4NB Tel: 020 8685 6640 or 020 8648 6427 Email: enquiries@thevineproject.org Kingston Community Furniture, Adams House, Dickerage Lane, New Malden, KT3 3SF Tel: 020 8942 5500 / 5522 Email: info@kcfurniture.org.uk Furnistore, Holmethorpe Industrial Est. 46 Holmethorpe Ave, Redhill RH1 2NL Tel: 08450-544089 Email: Enquiry@Furnistore.co.uk Or call 0800 082 0180 or visit www.surreyreusenetwork.org.uk.

Looking for quality and quantity?

Buying reusable furniture and kitchen appliances is a great way to give your house an affordable makeover.

The Surrey Reuse Network is a group of local charities. For more information call 0800 082 0180 or visit www.surreyreusenetwork.org.uk.

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GREEN Pages

The sun can pay your electricity bills!

Since April 2010 a government scheme to encourage

solar panel installation means that families can actually make money from producing electricity from solar panels!

Solar panels have been popping up on UK roofs for the last 30 years.

Environmentally conscious people, aware of the need to stop using fossil fuels (ie coal), have been keen to use this free, alternative source of electricity. There have even been grants to cover a portion of the installation costs.

The phrase ‘microgeneration of electricity’ refers to electricity produced on your own roof top. The good news is that for every unit of electricity you make from your solar panels, the government will currently pay you 41.3p. What’s more, this is paid to you even when you use the electricity at home! The introduction of the ‘feed-in tariff’ in April 2010 has made this green technology a profitable investment.

This unit rate of 41.3p will be paid for a guaranteed period of twenty-five years from installation and is index-linked to inflation. But these rates won’t last for ever: they are due to fall for installations completed after March 2012.

COSTS AND BENEFITS An average household typically uses about 3,300 kWh (units) a year. At 13p per unit this costs £429. A typical installation for a family house costs around £9,000 and will provide approximately 2,000 units (or kWh) of electricity each year, giving you an income of over £800 plus about £200 savings on your electricity bill. Larger systems provide even greater returns due to the efficiencies of scale.

The feed-in tariff is a tax-free payment. Furthermore the value of the property is likely to increase because of the built-in income stream.

How do I find a good supplier? The best way to find a reliable company to install your panels is by visiting the website of the organisation that certifies microgeneration suppliers at www. microgenerationcertifcation.org and click on the ‘Consumer’ button.

Put in your postcode to find your local companies. All these certified companies can use the initials MCS after their name.

What happens next? An initial meeting normally takes about one hour to discuss all the homeowner’s queries and to measure and assess the intended location for the panels. From the quotation to the installation can be as little as three weeks. The installation process is relatively simple, with the majority of the work being done on the roof and in the loft space. A team of specialist engineers can complete a typical installation in one day. One cable is run from the ‘inverter’ (which converts the electricity to the normal domestic supply of 230v) in the loft to the main consumer unit (fuse box) work within the property.

Thanks to Kieran Pye of Fusion Green Energy in Croydon, CR2 8EL for contributing this article to Families Surrey East. Fusion Green Energy has been trading for five years and is a NICEIC MCS and REAL accredited installer of photovoltaic systems for domestic and commercial properties. The company only uses MCS accredited products and can provide information and advice on the suitability of your property for solar power. They also provide insurance-backed warranties for all installations. Visit their website at www.solar-panels4u.co.uk or call 0800 158 8181.

If you are considering the installation of solar panels, it would be wise to look for a company that is registered on the MCS scheme and with REAL (for added customer support). These registers have been set up to maintain consistency and quality in this growing industry.

SOLAR MYTH BUSTERS • Solar panels do not require a due south facing roof to generate power. A west-facing roof can generate 80% of the power of a due south-facing roof.

• The panels will generate power all year-round, including overcast winter days. Obviously the system will be most productive during periods of bright sunshine.

• The installation of a roof-mounted photovoltaic system does not normally require planning permission for domestic properties. The exceptions to this are for listed properties, national parks, etc.

• Landlords can receive the feed-in tariff from installations on rental properties.

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Easter Egg Hunts Bocketts Farm

Chiddingstone Castle

Easter Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt trail 9-25 April with a yummy chocolate treat for everyone! Plus over 300 newborn lambs due, cute chicks and cuddly bunnies in the animal handling sessions. Indoor and outdoor play plus pony rides, tractor rides, pig racing, gold panning and more. Suitable for: Under 10s. Admission £8.50 for adults and children (3-17yrs), 2yrs £6.95, under 2s FREE

Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7AD Tel: 01892 870347 www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, 17 April 11am-5pm Spring Garden Fair and Easter Egg Hunt held in the Castle’s 35 acres of grounds, renowned for their beautiful spring colour throughout April and May. Plants and other goodies for the garden available at the Fair. The castle will also be open, with its fascinating collections on display. Small charge for the Easter egg hunt. Admission: £7 adults, child 5–13yrs £4, under 5’s free except on activity days when £2 per child applies, Family £19.50 (2+2). Parking £2.50. Open Sunday, 27 March - Sunday, 30 October on Sundays to Wednesdays and Bank Holidays, 11am-5pm.

Easter Egg Rolling Sunday & Monday, 24-25 April 2-4pm

Tulleys Farm Fun Park Turners Hill, Nr. Crawley, West Sussex. RH10 4PE

The British Wildlife Centre

Search for the pictures of eggs and bunnies and complete your score chart to receive a prize. Meet the Easter Bunny... As he takes up residence in his secret burrow, waiting to greet children and hand out small Easter gifts. Last entry 4pm. Easter Family Fun Prices £4 Adult, £3 Child, £12 Family Ticket - £8, incl Meet the Easter Bunny in his Secret Burrow • Egg & Bunny Hunt • Unlimited games and activities

Young Street, Leatherhead KT22 9BS Tel: 01372 363764 www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

Priory Farm Sandy Lane, Nutfield RH1 Tel: 07754 188 824

Extra fun on the Discovery Walk with free Easter Egg rolling. Bring the whole family to watch the children having fun trying to roll the eggs through the targets. Discovery Walk £2pp

Newchapel, nr Lingfield RH7 6LF Tel: 01342 834658 www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk

Children’s Easter Egg Trail Easter Sunday, 24 April 10am–5pm Eggstract the locations of all the Easter eggs hidden throughout the Centre and win a small chocolate treat - eggscellent! See 40 different native species from tiny harvest mice through to magnificent red deer. Open every weekend and Bank holidays from March to the end of October and daily during school holidays all year. Open 10am-5pm (last admissions 4 pm).

time to hunt for easter eggs

Easter Egg & Bunny Hunt. Saturday, 9 April to Monday, 25 April

Fishers Farm Park

Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green W. Sussex RH14 0EG \Tel: 01403 700063 www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk Easter Eggstravaganza 9-25 April Famous Easter Egg Hunt! Plus bottle feeding the baby lambs, collecting your own real eggs, ‘Name the chick’ competition, Baby bunny cuddling, Magic Shows, Shetland Derby. We’ve also got a Mums go FREE weekend on 2-3 April to celebrate Mothers Day! All Mums come in free with a voucher (downloadable from our website). Animals, Pony Rides, Tractor Rides, Climbing Wall, Crazy Golf, Barrel Bugs, Bumper Boats, Barn Theatre, Giant Pillows, Indoor Play Areas, Restaurant, Gift Shop, Pets

Family Fun at Easter with Cadbury and National Trust Egg Trails

Easter Egg trails, free face painting, storytellers and play area. More details below.

Trails also at Claremont, Chartwell, Hatchlands, Clandon and Dapdune Wharf (River Wey) This year Cadbury puts a Spots v Stripes twist on the event, providing mums, dads and even grandparents with a great way of getting involved, promising a fun-filled day for the whole family.

Surrey Hills Estate Office, nr Dorking. Tel: 01372 220644 Easter egg trail: Headley Heath Friday, 22 April, 10am-3pm Hunt for clues around Headley Heath. Self guided trail with a chocolate prize for everyone who takes part. £2.

Easter egg trail: Box Hill Sun-Mon, 24-25 April, 10am-3pm

Follow a self guided trail, answer clues and win a prize. £2 (no booking needed).

Easter egg trail: Holmwood Common Sunday, 24 April, 1pm-4pm

Hunt for clues around Holmwood Common. Self guided trail with a chocolate prize for everyone who takes part. £2 (no booking needed).

Polesden Lacey Great Bookham, nr Dorking. Tel: 01372 452048

Easter Weekend Family Fun Fri-Mon 22-25 April, 11am-4pm

Special activities for children plus egg-cellent Easter egg trail. £2 Normal admission charges apply (no booking needed) Find out more at www.eastereggtrail.com

Our eggs-tremely popular Easter Egg trails are back!

Here's what's happening this April.

Claremont Landscape Garden 22nd & 23rd Clandon Park 22nd & 23rd Dapdune Wharf 22nd - 25th Hatchlands Park 24th & 25th Polesden Lacey 22nd - 25th Shalford Mill 22nd - 25th Winkworth Arboretum 22nd - 25th Trails from 11am. Normal admission applies + £2.00.

Check the website or call for more information, as there are lots more Easter activites happening near you.

01372 453401 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events

Registered charity No. 205846.

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Holidays SHORT BREAK HOLIDAYS

Feeding the deer in the Cairngorms

March and April are great months for getting away for a short break, making the most of the lengthening days. With this year’s Easter school holidays being so late in 2011 (typically 8-26 April) and the Royal Wedding plus Bank Holiday Monday on the weekend after that, this is going to feel like a real holiday month!

“Many holiday cottages in England and Wales start their weekly bookings on a Friday so will take short breaks most of the year because they offer Friday to Monday and Monday to Friday holidays – normally at the same price, so it is better value to go mid-week if you can” said Lucilla Paul of Recommended Family Holidays.

Holidays outside the school holiday dates are much cheaper, availability is better and hence more properties will offer short breaks.

Many of the much larger properties make short breaks available throughout the year: focussing on large family get-togethers, special birthdays and so on. One good tip from Lucilla: you get more house for your money in Norfolk! See a selection of large homes, including the 10-bedroom Bruisyard Hall in Suffolk at www. recommendedfamilyholidays.com/large-holiday-homes.shtml Last minute holidays for March and April are always good value and can usually be found outside school holidays on the Recommended Holidays website at www.recommendedfamilyholidays.com/ specialoffers.shtml This is also the time of year to think about Scotland, with guaranteed long days and no midges this side of summer!! The Cairngorms are the oldest mountains in the British Isles and offer dramatic beauty and loads to do for families and kids. Made up of 7 award winning attractions – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Rothiemurchus, Highland Wildlife Park, CairnGorm Mountain, Highland Folk Museum, Strathspey Steam Railway and The Fun House – the Cairngorms Attractions are situated around the village of Aviemore. Make a visit to the UK’s only resident polar bears, ride on the UK’s highest railway, take a ride in the Runway Timber Train Rollercoaster, see the sights and sounds of the area on the steam railway, have a round of mini golf, and enjoy the fresh air, amazing views and range of activities at Rothiemurchus.

If it’s difficult for the whole family to get away together or if the kids want a break from the parents during the Easter Holidays, there are 1- and 2-night introductory breaks and 3- and 4-night mini breaks

ACT NOW TO WIN 3 FREE BREAKS IN THE CAIRNGORMS! On the 21st March the Cairngorms Attractions Group, made up of seven top family attractions in the UK’s largest National Park, is asking families throughout the UK to enter the “Find A Family Competition“ and have the chance to win some Aviemore time in 2011.

The winning family will win three all-expenses-paid long weekend breaks in Aviemore in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.

The prize includes train travel to and from Aviemore courtesy of ScotRail, bed, breakfast and dinner for all the family at the 4 star Hilton Coylumbridge, family passes into each of the 7 outstanding attractions, a £500 Trespass clothing voucher to spend on a host of outdoor clothing, transport to and from the Park as well as a hire car on arrival and a number of additional goodies.

To enter, all families need to do is to explain why they deserve to win the prize. “We are looking for families to enter the competition in the most creative way possible – perhaps writing a poem, compiling a photo montage, creating a film or writing and singing us a song - we want everyone to be as creative as possible.” Said Catriona Strivens, spokesperson for Cairngorms Attractions Group.

The winning family will be given a camera and camcorder to record their time in Aviemore and at the 7 attractions. The coverage will be posted on the Daysoutcairngorms website. To enter and read the competition terms and conditions please visit www. daysoutcairngorms.co.uk The competition opens on Monday, 21st March and closes on Friday, 29th April. Winners will be notified by Friday, 6th May 2011.

9th – 25th April

300 lambs due!

as well as week-long adventure holidays for 7-16 yr olds at many of the PGL centres. On their Multi-Activity holidays you can try out everything from Archery and Abseiling to Raft Building and Kayaking.

The closest PGL centre is at Hindhead in Surrey. Prices start from just £99 for a 1 night/2 day introductory adventure. Call 0844 371 2424 or visit the website at www.pgl.co.uk/individuals

Lambing Easter Hunt Trail with chocolate treats!

Cute Chicks & Bunnies Panning for Gold

Young Street, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9BS

01372 363764 www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

SPECIAL OFFER: £1 off farm entry per person (max 5 people) any day in March 2011, only with this voucher!

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Club News Redhill & Reigate Artistic Roller Skating Club SKATING PARTIES / FUN SESSIONS and lessons with qualified coaches Sundays 11.30am – 1.30pm at the YMCA, Princes Rd, Earlswood

Last Saturday of the month:

ROLLER DISCOS 6-8pm for all ages at Hawthorns School, Bletchingley For more details call Barry on 01293 776266 bbridger@lineone.net

E S TA B L I S H E D F O R 3 0 Y E A R S

Principals:

Miss C Walford

CDE - AISTD (Dip)

Miss C Taylor

(Dip Dance Performers Course) Accredited by Council for Dance Education & Training in UK

Telephone:

01737 763391 misswalford@aol.com

Ballet, Modern, Street & Funky Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Mother & Toddler, Tread the Boards (Drama, Singing and Dancing)

& Adult classes.

Classes held in Nutfield, near Redhill.

www.candcdanceschool.co.uk

Tennis-4-kids Rally round for a smashing time!

Tennis-4-kids

A fun filled introduction to tennis for 2-8 year olds.

Played indoors with small rackets, sponge balls and scaled-down court.

Local Badger and Cadets groups learn first aid and more St John Ambulance (SJA) is well known for supplying highly qualified first aiders to events such as fireworks nights. SJA offers schools and youth organisations Young First Aider training for 7-16 year olds. Fewer people know about the young ‘Badger’ (510yrs) and ‘Cadet’ (10-17yrs) groups of SJA, where young people learn a very wide range of skills – not only first aid – as well as enjoying summer camps.

In East Surrey the following St John Ambulance groups meet: CATERHAM CADETS St. John HQ, Timber

Hill Rd, Caterham CR3 6LD Tel: 01883 342351 supt-cadets-caterham@surrey.sja.org.uk Tuesday, 7pm–8.45pm

CATERHAM BADGERS As above. badgers-caterham@surrey.sja.org.uk Thursday, 6pm-7pm

DORKING CADETS St John Hall, rear of

Dorking Halls, Dorking RH4 1SG Tel: 01306 887333 supt-cadets-dorking@surrey.sja.org.uk Wednesday, 7.15pm-8.45pm

FELBRIDGE and EAST GRINSTEAD CADETS St John HQ, 39 Crawley Down

Road, Felbridge, East Grinstead RH19 2PP Tel: 01342 300065 supt-cadets-felbridge@ surrey.sja.org.uk Tuesday, 7pm–8.30pm

BRAMBLETYE (REDHILL) BADGERS As for Redhill Cadets badgers-brambletye@surrey.sja.org.uk Monday, 5.30pm–7pm

Tennis-4-kids

Aids agility, co-ordination and balance.

A positive introduction to tennis with lots of fun. Now coaching mornings and afternoons in Redhill.

Weekday sessions available

Bletchingley Golf CluB Junior Golf Coaching

• EGu National Skills Centre • EGu ‘Golf Mark’ Registered • All ages and standards welcome including beginners For more information please contact Tom Vassen at vassy_1@hotmail.co.uk or call 01883 744 848

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Joseph Sanders with Jo Turpin and Jo Garratt of St John Ambulance

HORLEY AND GATWICK CADETS

St. John HQ, Massetts Road Car Park, Horley RH6 7DE Tel: 01293 822473 supt-cadets-horley@surrey.sja.org.uk Thursday, 6.15pm–7.45pm

LEATHERHEAD CADETS

St John HQ, Emlyn Lane, Leatherhead KT22 7EP Tel: 01372 377671 supt-cadets-leatherhead@surrey.sja.org.uk Tuesday, 6.30pm-8pm

MERSTHAM BADGERS

Epiphany Hall, Mansfield Drive, Merstham RH1 3JP badgers-merstham@surrey.sja.org.uk Tuesday, 5.15pm-6.30pm

REDHILL CADETS

St. John HQ, Kingsfield Business Centre, Philanthropic Rd, Redhill RH1 4DP Tel: 01737 778627 supt-redhill@surrey.sja.org.uk Monday, Cadets 7pm–8.30pm.

New indoor tennis sessions in Redhill

Tennis-4-kids has a new Wednesday afternoon indoor venue for 2-8 yr olds at the United Reformed Church in Redhill. Classes for Tiny Tots, Little Aces, Junior Champs, and Grand Slammers will run throughout the afternoon.

Sessions begin on Wednesday, 2 March. To book a free trial call 07877 39 10 05, or e-mail gordon@tennis-4-kids.com

Babies Signers Grow!

Babies can sign before they can talk. “Baby signing” encourages babies and toddlers to communicate through fun and memorable songs, stories and activities. New classes in Nutfield and Dorking will help you learn 60 signs to use with your baby.

Classes start at Heaven, 19 High Street, Nutfield, Thursdays at 2pm, and at the Christian Centre in Dorking, Fridays at 10am (from 4th March). Four-week ‘home’ courses are also available for small groups. Trial sessions available. For more information contact Diane Eagle, Tel: 01737 643566, Mob: 07752 66 01 40, or email: diane@sunnysigners. co.uk www.sunnysigners.co.uk

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Association of Gymnastic and Trampolining Clubs Caterham - The Rebound Hall: 07764 760408 (anti-gravity@saturnv.co.uk) Trampolining (Monday through to Saturday) Adult Trampolining (Mondays and Thursdays) Kindergym (pre-school gymnastics and trampolining) Funfit (4-7yrs gymnastics and trampolining) Special Needs Trampolining (for siblings as well)

Caterham - De Stafford: 07737 306316 (pointers@saturnv.co.uk) Trampolining and Gymnastics (Mondays and Wednesdays)

Horley - Oakwood & Redhill - St Bedes: 07932 752081 (springfit@saturnv.co.uk)

Trampolining and Gymnastics including boys squad and adults (Wednesday through to Sunday). Funfit (combined gymnastics and trampolining)

Saturn V are approved and accredited to Gold Standard by Surrey Council’s “Active Surrey” Sports Development Unit

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Families 2011 Census to count babies and preschool children Babies born this March will hold the honour of being among the youngest people added to the 2011 Census. These census statistics help calculate future needs for services - from schools and hospitals to supplies such as having enough nappies in your local supermarket! It’s important to make sure all babies and preschool children are included on your questionnaire, so the services the need are built to help them.

The census is a once-a-decade event, run by the Office for National Statistics. It affects everyone in England and Wales. In March 2011 a white envelope with a purple C emblazoned on it will drop through your letterbox. Inside will be a questionnaire which can be completed online (through the census website www. census.gov.uk), or on paper. Census statistics are used as the cornerstone for planning our communities.

Mothers and babies in hospital on census day, March 27th, should be included on the questionnaire where they usually live (or will usually live in the baby’s case), not at the hospital. So, Dad will have to remember to include them!

Pony Magic party number correction Gemma Sardet, who runs Pony Magic and offers Shetland pony rides at parties and school fairs and village fetes, contacted us recently tell us she wanted to update the telephone number given in the Parties Guide. To contact Gemma at Pony Magic, call 07762 640 703. Her web address is still www.ponymagic.co.uk and readers will spot that she now offers starter riding lessons on the Shetlands! We’ll being you more news soon.

Looking for additional income?

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Childcare Vouchers Childcare Vouchers are a great employee benefit yet many businesses haven’t found the time to get a scheme in place.

With the Government planning to reduce the level of tax relief on Childcare Vouchers for higher and additional rate tax-payers who sign up after 6th April 2011, now is the perfect time for employers to register with one of the schemes. By doing this they can beat the April deadline and be eligible for this year’s savings of £1,196 into the next tax year and beyond. If you sign up to a scheme on or after 6 April you will see your potential tax and NI savings drop to just over £600 a year.

For parents, check if your employer runs the scheme. A higher (40%) or additional (50%) rate tax-payer joining a Childcare Voucher scheme would only receive income tax relief at the same rate as a basic (20%) rate tax-payer if joining after April 6th.

More information is available on the website of one of the providers of childcare vouchers at www.computersharevoucherservices.com

Online learning for single parents on One Space UK. One Space, www.onespace.org.uk , the popular social networking site for single parents from Single Parent Action Network (SPAN), has recently launched a series of free online learning and self-development courses to help single parents build self esteem and move forward in their lives.

Self Development is unavailable to most single parents owing to lack of time and money. One Space is taking free interactive online learning and self-development courses directly into the homes of single parents across the country. Available 24 hours a day, the courses are fun and easy to follow and tailored to allow parents to fit self-development around family commitments, working at their own pace.

The free online courses build self-esteem and improve the key skills necessary for success in today’s challenging labour market. Modules include: ‘Life Coaching’, to build self-esteem, ‘Dealing with Stress’ and ‘Assertiveness’ Another module,‘Ways to Work’ shows single parents how to improve their employability and create a compelling CV. SPAN Chief Executive Officer Sue Cohen says: “We launched the One Space website to deal with the loneliness and isolation experienced when parenting alone and to support single parents in all aspects of their challenging lives. By helping them to identify goals and providing the tools to do so, we can support them in creating a better life for themselves and their children.”

Single Parent Action Network (SPAN). www.onespace.org.uk

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Local News

Are you and your family getting the most out of life?

Understand all your options when making important decisions about your health and wellbeing.

Go to www.surreyinformationpoint.org.uk or call the Adult Social Care helpline on 0300 200 1005 for reliable care, community and health information.

live life r u o y way helping you make the right choices

www.surreycc.gov.uk

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Making Surrey a better place

Education NEWS & VIEWS AND SERVICES TO SCHOOLS

Step Into Education Star Steppers Performing Arts Ltd. now provides educational dance workshops in schools. Their ‘Step Into Education’ programme covers key topics on the National Curriculum. From Street Dance to Traditional & Cultural Dances, these tailor-made sessions are an exciting and energetic approach to learning! Star Steppers teachers are professionally trained dancers, singers, actors and performers each with over 6 years teaching experience.

Schools can contact Star-Steppers on 07810 80 82 28 or email: info@star-steppers.com www.star-steppers.com

Introducing Futsal coaching to schools Futsal is indoor 5-a-side football and it is now available to primary and junior schools, courtesy of Football Focus.

This local sports organisation is also starting an elite academy in March and are inviting talented players from the age of 5-11 yrs to a trial with ex-professional Millwall player Stuart in charge of training. The base for the Football Focus Elite Academy will be the old Battlebridge football ground in Merstham.

Contact: The Football Focus & Sports Focus Partnership Tel: 01737 213 281 Email: info@football-focus.co.uk www.football-focus.co.uk

Specialist speech and language school in Oxted opens to day students

Mini-meditation sessions for tinies at St Teresa’s

Moor House School is a specialist, co-educational school for students aged 7-16 yrs with speech and language impairments. It delivers a mainstream curriculum with integrated, intensive speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and dyslexia interventions. Places at the school are funded by the student’s local education authority.

Originally offering only residential places, Moor House School opened its doors to day students at the beginning of 2011. Local parents can now find out more about Moor House School for their sons’ and daughters’ specialist language education by attending their next Open Morning.

The next Open Morning is on 4th March, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Parents can look around the school, meet some of the speech and language therapists (SLTs), occupational therapists (OTs) and the Principal and discuss the specialist teaching and therapy techniques on offer.

If you would like to attend, please book a place by emailing info@moorhouseschool.co.uk or call 01883 712271. www.moorhouseschool.co.uk

Girls at St Teresa’s Prep School in Effingham are now enjoying tranquillity and wellbeing lessons as part of their curriculum!

“St Teresa’s is already an extremely happy school” says Headmistress, Mary Arnal, “but even after just a few weeks, my staff are noticing a significant difference in the girls’ attention spans after a short session of reflection and deep breathing before each lesson.

Focussing minds increases confidence and confident children learn better. The idea dates back thousands of years to ancient philosophies - but the girls just think it is fun! They are really enjoying learning these interesting techniques”!

New game inspires creative imagination

Surrey schools get into the Olympic spirit School children from across the county are gearing up to get a taste of Olympic victory with the P&G Surrey School Games.

You name it We label it!

Lunchboxes • Water Bottles Books • Uniforms • Footwear

T: 01635 298326 www.easy2name.com

Activity and playcentre for children 0-4 yrs • Parents’ meeting place and cafe • Party packages available Cost: no more than £3.50 per child No pre-booking - just turn up and play!

Open Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm Dorking Rugby Club, Brockham RH3 7LZ Plenty of parking Tel: 07770 921 009

There’s nothing more powerful than a child’s imagination: it helps children to learn, tell stories, and explore their potential. Create-A-World is a new game that lets your little ones take a break from their hi-tech games and the television and give them the opportunity to create their very own imaginary world ...

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Organised by Surrey County Council and partners, the School Games will be starting on 15 March and involve up to 4,000 children competing in over 30 events, providing an opportunity for young people from across the county to compete in a range of Olympic and nonOlympic sports.

While most of the events are at secondary level, Year 5 & 6 will compete in finals such as Athletics, Netball and Cricket. The School Games will bring together all the Surrey County finals into one programme that is set to raise the quality and profile of sporting competitions in Surrey. This will also ensure that Surrey school kids are well placed to compete for national titles in 2012 at the National School Games.

The other big event to encourage participation in sport is the P&G Surrey Youth Games, taking place in Guilford 18-19 June. The games give young people aged 7 - 15 the opportunity to take part in free coaching sessions led by the best coaches in the borough.

For more information visit www.surrey2012.info

Education Carbon Detectives save waste in schools Over 6000 primary and secondary schools are currently registered with the Carbon Detectives programme, a Europe-wide project operated in the UK by the Building Research Establishment (BRE).

The programme is designed for 8-14 yr olds and aims to engage pupils and teachers in activities that can not only help schools become more sustainable and lower their carbon footprint, but also assist with the delivery of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) within the curriculum.

If you think your pupils have what it takes to be Carbon Detectives then simply register at www.carbondetectiveseurope.org. From there you will be provided with an initial carbon footprint of your school, and gain access to a range of new teaching materials, planning tools and carbon calculators to help reduce it. www.bre.co.uk

Singing and spelling fun at the Hawthorns The first ever Hawthorns Spelling Bee took place recently at The Hawthorns School, Bletchingley.

Entrants were in the Junior (Years 5 & 6) or Senior (Years 7 & 8) sections. The finalists had to spell aloud a range of words selected from a prescribed list given to them a few days in advance of the final. Guy Appleby won a close battle in the Junior section just pipping Aaron Gilchrist to the title by spelling ‘hieroglyphic’ correctly. In the Senior section, Jonathan Pollard defeated Oscar McNab in ‘sudden death’by spelling ‘psychology’correctly.

Congratulations also to Opal Weaver, Beth Challis and Olivia Chesser, all aged 12 years, of The Hawthorns School. They have been selected for the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain after preparing their aural and sight singing and a piece for performance at the London audition.

Another ‘Outstanding’ OFSTED report at Downsend School Ashtead Lodge, one of Downsend School’s three Nursery and Pre-Preparatory Departments has just received ‘Outstanding’ in every single category following an Ofsted inspection at the end of last term. This latest inspection noted that the Lodge had ‘maintained its high quality provision since the last inspection’ (2007), also rated ‘Outstanding’, and focused principally on the quality of education provided by the school; its provision for the pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development; the arrangements for safeguarding pupils and the improvements the school has made since its last inspection. Full details of the report can be found at www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Aberdour School Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs. www.aberdourschool.co.uk Tel: 01737 354119 Friday, 25 March Belmont School, Holmbury St Mary RH5 6LQ Boys and girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01306 730852 www.belmont-school.org Monday, 7 March Bramley School, Walton on the Hill KT20 7ST Girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01737 812004 www.bramleyschool.co.uk Friday, 6 and Saturday, 7 May

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OPEN MORNINGS Sat 19th March & Sat 14th May 9.00 -10.30 am

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Leigh, Reigate, Surrey RH2 8RE A happy school in a country setting for boys and girls aged 3-16 A CReSTeD registered school with expert dyslexia tuition specialising in support for dyslexic children up to GCSE. Little Berries Early Years nursery In beautiful rural setting with bluebell wood.

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Caterham Preparatory School, Harestone Valley Rd, CR3 6YB Boys & girls, 3 - 11 yrs. www.caterhamprepschool.co.uk Tel: 01883 342097 Visits by appointment throughout the school year Chinthurst School, Tadworth KT20 5AP Boys 2½-13 yrs.

Tel: 01737 812011 www.chinthurst.surrey.sch.uk Drop-in morning 17 March, Friday, 6 and Saturday, 7 May City of London Freemen’s School, Ashtead KT21 1ET Tel: 01372 822418 www.clfs.surrey.sch.uk Co-ed, day and boarding, 7-18 yrs.

Saturday, 5 March; Open Evening Wednesday,15 June Copthorne Prep School, Copthorne, West Sussex RH10 3HR Tel: 01342 712311 www.copthorneprep.co.uk Co-ed, day and boarding (from year 3) , 2½-13yrs. Saturday, 7 May Cranmore School, Epsom Road, West Horsley, KT24 6AT Boys 3 -13 yrs. Tel: 01483 280340 www.cranmoreschool.co.uk Friday, 11 March and Saturday, 12 March 2011, Friday 6 May; Nursery and Reception - Friday, 18 March Downsend School, Nursery & Pre-prep Lodges Leatherhead, Ashtead and Epsom Boys & girls, 2-6 yrs. Tel: 01372 372311 www.downsend.co.uk Saturday, 12 March; Open Afternoon, Saturday 14 May Downsend School, Leatherhead KT22 8TJ Boys & girls, 6-13 yrs.

Tel: 01372 372311 www.downsend.co.uk Main School - Friday, 13 May Dunottar School, Reigate RH2 7EL Girls, 2½-18 yrs.

Tel: 01737 761945 www.dunottar.surrey.sch.uk Friday, 11 March, Thursday 28 April Essendene Lodge School, Caterham CR3 5PB Boys & girls, 2½-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 348349 www.essendenelodge.surrey.sch.uk Call for details Glenesk School, East Horsley, KT24 6NS Boys & girls, 2-7yrs Tel: 01483 282329 for open day date www.gleneskschool.co.uk Thursday, 26 May Greenacre School, Banstead SM7 3RA Girls, 3-18 yrs.

Tel: 01737 352114 www.greenacre.surrey.sch.uk By appointment only - Monday, 7 March and Tuesday, 10 May The Hawthorns School, Bletchingley RH1 4QJ Boys and girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 743048 www.hawthorns.com Thursday, 3 March. Call for later dates Hazelwood School, Limpsfield, Oxted RH8 OQH Boys and girls, 4-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 712194 www.hazelwoodschool.co.uk Call for details of May Open Morning Lingfield Notre Dame Junior School, Lingfield RH7 6PH Boys & girls, 2½-11 yrs. Tel: 01342 833176 www.lingfield notredame.co.uk Saturday, 2 April Manor House School & Nursery, Bookham KT23 4EN Girls 2-16 yrs. Tel: 01372 457077 www.manorhouseschool.org Tuesday, 10 May Micklefield School, Reigate RH2 9DU Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs.

Tel: 01737 224212 www.micklefieldschool.co.uk Saturday, 19 March; Drop-in Morning Wednesday, 18 May Moon Hall College & Bury’s Court, Leigh, Reigate RH2 8RE Boys and girls, 3-16 yrs. www.buryscourtschool.co.uk and www.moonhallcollege.co.uk Tel: 01306 611372 Saturday, 5 March and Saturday, 14 May Oakhyrst Grange School, Caterham CR3 6AF Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 343344 www.oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk Friday, 20 May Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick , West Sussex RH12 3HJ Co-ed, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01403 822391 www.pennthorpe.com Tuesday, 8 March & Saturday, 12 March. Call for dates in May. Priory Prep School, Banstead SM7 2AJ Boys 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01737 366920 www.priory-banstead.surrey.sch.uk Saturday, 21 May; Pop-in mornings Wednesdays, 23 March and 6 April Redehall Preparatory School, Smallfield, Horley RH6 9QA Boys and girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01342 842987 www.redehall.surrey.sch.uk Sarturday, 26 March

Education Reigate St Mary’s, Chart Lane, Reigate RH2 7RN Girls and boys, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01737 244880 www.reigatestmarys.org Tuesday, 8 March. Call for date in May

St Teresa’s Nursery & Prep School, Effingham RH5 6ST Girls, 2-11 yrs.

Tel: 01372 453456 www.stteresasschool.com Tuesday, 17 May

The Hawthorns School

Royal Alexandra and Albert School, Reigate RH2 0TD Boys & girls, 7-18 yrs.

Tel: 01737 649000 www.raa-school.co.uk Saturdays, 19 March and 14 May

Warlingham Park School, Chelsham Common CR6 9PB Boys & girls, 2-11 yrs.

01883 626844 www.warlingham parkschool.com Visit by appointment , Call for details

IAPS, Girls and Boys, Day, 2 –13 years

Bletchingley

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MICKLEFIELD SCHOOL REIGATE Co-Educational Preparatory School, rising 3’s – 11 years OPEN MORNING Saturday 19th March 2011, 10.00am – 12 noon • Small class sizes with excellent academic results • Successful record of academic, music and sports scholarships • Before & after-school clubs available • Stimulating and caring Early Years programme with an excellent Preparatory Department • Thriving Parent and Toddler group held Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday afternoons • Five Acre Sports Field

WORKING OPEN MORNINGS HELD REGULARLY We are always happy to make individual appointments.

Quote from a Preparatory Parent “I like the structure and balance between formal and informal learning. The approach to reading and writing development has been fantastic”.

“Happy children learn” Please ring Gail Johnson on 01883 743048 to book a place or for an alternative appointment.

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Out and About

Theatres March-April 2011

Please check ticket prices and times with the theatres.

Leatherhead The Leatherhead Theatre

7, Church Street, Leatherhead KT22 8DN Tel: 01372 365141 www.the-theatre.org Seussical the Musical! Howard of Effingham School. Thursday-Friday, 31 March-1 April 7.30pm Saturday, 2 April 2pm & 7.30pm. Thurs Eve & Sat Mat, £7.50. Fri & Sat Eve £9.50 Cinderella – Vienna Festival Ballet Tuesday, 19 April 7.30pm. £18.50; < 16s - £12.50.

Dorking Dorking Halls

Reigate Road, Dorking, RH4 1SG Tel: 01306 881717 www.dorkinghalls.co.uk PEPPA PIG’S PARTY WednesdayThursday, 16-17 March, daytime. From £12.50; Children from £10.50; Family £50

Sunday, 16-17 April 1.30pm /4pm / 11.30am. £13; Family £46 COPPELIA –European Ballet Thursday, 5 May 7.30pm. From £17.50

Chipstead

The Courtyard Theatre

Oxted

The Barn Theatre

25 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted RH8 0AA Tel: 01959 561811 www.barntheatreoxted.co.uk TROUBADOUR – Glow Theatre Group 7+yrs. A mediaeval romp. ThursdayFriday, 17-18 March 7.30pm £6.50 from website or call 01883 720167

THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD 3+yrs SaturdaySunday, 16-17 April 1.30pm & 4.30pm + 10.30am Sun ANNIE – family musical. Tuesday-Saturday, 19-23 April 7.30pm + matinees Wed, Thurs and Sat at 2.30pm. From £10.50

Epsom Playhouse

The Hawth Theatre

Epsom

Ashley Ave, Epsom KT18 5AL Tel: 01372 742555 www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk BIG BOX OF BANANAS! 3-11yrs. With Andy Day from CBeebies. Friday, 15 April 1.30pm. £10.50

The Rose Theatre

Redhill

The Harlequin Theatre

Warwick Quadrant, Redhill RH1 1NN Tel: 01737 276 500 www.harlequintheatre.co.uk ROARY THE RACING CAR Saturday-

24-26 High Street, Kingston KT1 1HL Tel: 0871 230 1552 www.rosetheatrekingston.org THE FABULOUS FLUTTERBYS 3+yrs Tuesday-Sunday, 19-24 April, daytime shows. Puppetry with ecological tale and metamorphosis! £11, Groups £8.50

Croydon Fairfield Halls

Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG Tel: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk PEPPA PIG 3+yrs Sat, 5 March 10am, 1pm & 4pm & Sun, 6 Mar 10am, 1pm.

From £12.50 GMANIA 7+yrs Tuesday-Saturday, 8-12 Mar 7.30pm + Sat Matinee 2.30pm. £20

Crawley

Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ Tel: 01293 553636 Mon-Sat 10am–8.15pm www.hawth.co.uk Free parking.

THE SELKIE BRIDE 4+yrs Saturday, 12 March 11am & 2pm. £6.50; Family £24 FLAWLESS: CHASE THE DREAM Dance Act Monday, 14 March 7.30pm. £19.50 PRIVATE PEACEFUL 8+yrs ThursdaySaturday, 17-19 March, daytime performances. £10; Family £34 WHO’S BEEN SITTING IN MY CHAIR? 3-7yrs, Saturday, 19 March 11am & 2pm. £6.50; Family £24 SCIENCE MUSEUM LIVE ON TOUR 7+yrs Friday, 25 March 7pm. £12.50.

GMANIA 7+yrs Tuesday, 29 March 7.30pm. £23.50 ROALD DAHL’S FANTASTIC MR FOX A new family opera by Tobais Picker.

English Touring Opera Thursday, 31 March 7pm. From £16.50 – you can win tickets! See our competition.

Guildford

Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3UX Tel: 01483 440000 www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT 3+yrs Wednesday-Friday, 2-4 March, daytime performances £9.50; Children £8.50 GMANIA 8+yrs Thursday-Saturday, 14-16 April 7.30pm + Sat Mat 2.30pm From £18.50 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA 6+yrs Tuesday-Saturday, 30 April 7.30pm +Thurs & Sat Matinees 2.30pm MILLSTUDIO–Youth Theatre Productions ROMEO AND JULIET 8+yrs WednesdaySaturday 9-12 March 7.30pm+ matinees Fri (1pm) and Sat (2.30pm). £9; 18s £7 ALICE - THE MUSICAL Thurs, 17- Sat, 19 March Thur & Fri 5pm & 8pm; Sat 4pm & 7.30pm £9,<18s £7 CHILDREN’S SHOWS IN THE MILL Saturdays at The Mill Studio, all £7.

Daytime performances – call for times, usually 11am & 2pm.

The Very Noisy Night 3-7 yrs 5 March Attic Tales 4-8yrs 2 April The Dragon’s Daughter 4-7yrs 9 April Teddy’s Seaside Holiday 2-6yrs 16 April The Pied Piper of Hamelin 3-8yrs 30 April

East Grinstead

Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre De la Warr Road, East Grinstead

RH19 3LT Tel: 01342 302000 www.chequermead.org.uk MUSIC HIGH – CLASS OF 2011 Tribute to the hit shows. Saturday, 12 March 2.30pm. £12.50; Family £40 JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Ariel Young Actors. Thursday, 21 April 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £10

COMPETITION Fantastic Mr Fox, based on the Roald Dahl classic, offers a unique opportunity to introduce young people to music theatre and opera.

Fantastic Mr Fox will be at The Hawth Theatre in Crawley for one night only on 31 March.

Performed by English Touring Opera’s professional cast of singers and orchestra, it also stars some local school children. More information at www.englishtouringopera. org.uk or call 020 7833 2555.

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FOUR SIX EIGHT! 4-7 yrs Friday-Saturday, 1-2 April daytime performances. £6.50; Family £24 FROM HERE TO THERE 1-4yrs Sat, 9 April 11am, 2pm & 4pm. £6.50; Family £24

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Hazelwood Lane CR5 3QU Tel: 01737 555680 (10am-12noon Saturdays) or buy online at www.chipsteadplayers.org ARABIAN NIGHTS performed by The Chipstead Youth Theatre. MondaySaturday, 11-16 April 8pm + Sat Mat 2.15pm. Full of eastern promise! From £8

Kingston ROYAL MARINES BAND CONCERT Supported by choirs from local schools.

In aid of Seafarers UK, maritime charity.

Friday, 1 April 7.30pm. From £14.50; Children from £13.50 SHOW ME – Chris and Pui Wednesday, 13 April 11am & 2pm £12; Children £10 SHAOLIN WARRIORS – Kung Fu Saturday, 30 April 7.30pm. £22.50; Children £16.50

SCIENCE MUSEUM LIVE ON TOUR! 7+yrs Monday, 14 Mar 7pm & Tuesday, 15 March 1.30pm & 7pm. £12.50; Family £45 CINDERELLA – European Ballet Wednesday, 13 April 8pm. From £18.50; Children £12.50

Exclusive offer to Families Surrey East readers: 2 Family tickets to be won for The

Fantastic Mr Fox! Answer a simple question on our website and be the guests of the Hawth on 31 March! Go on the Families Surrey East page of Families online to enter. www.familiesonline. co.uk/Locations/Surrey-East/Articles/Wintickets-to-see-Fantastic-Mr-Fox

Take a steam train to Bodiam Castle

Spring

Days Out Sunday, 3 April POINT TO POINT RACING Court Farm, Tandridge Lane (off

M25) Godstone, RH8 9NJ - close to A25 & Tandridge Lane. www. sehpointtopoint. org.uk or call 01435 866871. Point to Point Racing and Pony Racing with Trade Stands, Fairground, Bar, Champagne Tent, Bookies. Suitable for whole family and the dog! Under 16’s admission free when accompanied by an adult. £10 per person

Wednesday, 20 April Epsom Downs racecourse – free entry if

your name is Kate, Catherine or William!

In honour of The Royal Wedding. All accompanied children <18yrs go free and there is plenty of entertainment for the family To book tickets visit www. epsomdowns.co.uk or call 0844 848 0197

Sunday, 23 April 12noon-4pm The Children’s Trust Spring Fair at

Tadworth Court, Tadworth KT20 5RU Tel: 01737 365019 Tickets for adults will be £2.50 and can be booked on-line at www. thechildrenstrust.org.uk/springfair where places can also be reserved for the Easter egg hunt. Attractions include fairground rides, a ‘pets corner’, an Easter egg hunt, face-painting, a bouncy castle and lots of stalls and, for the first time – a mascot egg and spoon race! Children are invited to enter the Easter Bonnet Competition by either taking along their home-made creations, or making hats at the Fair with materials provided.

BOWER HILL FARM

Bower Hill Lane, South Nutfield RH1 4EH

Easter Sunday Open Day, 24 April 10am-4pm Follow the route around the

farm and meet the farm animals while looking for your favourite bunny characters!

Refreshments. £1.50 per child inc. chocolate egg, adults free. Book tickets by April 22nd

THE HOP FARM Beltring,Paddock Wood,

Kent TN12 6PY Tel: 01622 872068. www. thehopfarm.co.uk

9-25 April Easter Holiday Fun and Easter Weekend activities

30 April-2 May 10am-6pm Kent County Fair – celebrating Kentish activities and ‘Village Fete’ area plus Green Zone, live music and other new entertainment such as The Pirate’s Cove.

Outdoor and under-cover attractions for children up to 11yrs. Over 30 rides and attractions plus Xtreme zone for older children. Advance booking discount. Eg Family ticket £47.50 (£40 advance) Camp at the farm for the weekend! Fri-Mon: Family £99 (advance) includes entry to the fair!

Camping enquiries 01622 870838.

REIGATE PRIORY PARK

CLAREMONT LANDSCAPE GARDEN

Tel: 01737 242179 PrioryPark@reigatebanstead.gov.uk

Sunday, 1 May 11am-4pm Sports Festival – local sports clubs offering

taster sessions, plus face painting and a Spider Web climbing tower - a fun day out for all the family. Info: 01737 276 700 YMCA Fun Run – 15 miles and 1 mile (for 5-15yrsolds). To book your place on the run, call YMCA on 01737 779 979

PAINSHILL PARK Portsmouth Road,

Cobham Tel: 01932 868113 www.painshill. co.uk Adults £6.60, Children (5-16) £3.85, <5s Free. Daily 10.30am–6pm Sunday, 20 March Fix the Waterwheel Exciting Experiments for Science & Engineering Week. All the family can celebrate Science and Engineering Week with an action packed trip to Surrey’s largest waterwheel. 12noon-4pm.

Sunday, 3 April 10.30am – 4.30pm Mothers’ Day Free Entry Celebrate Mothers’ Day with us - free entry for Mums.

11-21 April (Weekdays) 12-4pm Easter Holiday Fun: Easter Egg & Spoon Obstacle Course. Come along with the family and take the egg & spoon obstacle course challenge set within the springtime woods.

DENBIES VINEYARD London Road,

Dorking RH5 4DR Tel: 01306 876616. www.denbies.co.uk 11-24 April 11am-3pm daily Easter Break “Trail” and Children’s Activities in the Kitchen Garden Farm Shop £1.50 £3.50 per activity Tuesday, 19 April 11am and 2pm Tropical Rainforest Roadshow Learn about a selection of exotic creatures. £6.50 per child. Booking essential.

Wednesday, 20 April, 11am Teddy Bear’s Picnic Bring along your favourite teddy for a special picnic. £6.per child+bear.

Includes train ride, packed lunch and storytelling. Early booking advised.

Thursday, 21 April, 11am. Cat’s Grin Theatre presents “Wind in the Willows” £5 per child/£2.50 accompanying adults.

Booking essential.

The Blindley Heath Country Show 1 & 2 May 10am-5pm Osney Lodge Farm, Byers Lane, South Godstone RH9 8JH Tel: 01342 892216. Adult £6.50; Child £2.50; Family £15

Out and About

BODIAM CASTLE (NT) Bodiam, East

Sussex TN32 5UA 16-25 April Dragon’s Quest secret trail with chocolate prize! £2 per child + normal entry 22-25 April 11.15am-4pm Plays performed in castle courtyard – no additional charge.

18-21 April 11am-4pm Dress to Impress Try on replica armour! 18mths+. £2pp plus normal entry.

30 April–2 May 11am-4pm Meet members of the Bodiam household in costume. Each character has a fascinating story to tell.

Arrrive at Bodiam from Tenterden on the Kent and E Sussex Railway. 9-10 April is grandparents weekend - when every child rover ticket purchased (costing £8.50) entitles a grandparent to travel for free. For more information on events, train times or how to purchase tickets or order lunch or perhaps a cream tea please visit www.kesr.org.uk or call 01580 765155.

NATIONAL TRUST (NT) Normal

admission charges apply, booking essential for activities. Admission is free to all NT properties and estates for NT members. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events

POLESDEN LACEY Great Bookham, nr Dorking RH5 6BD Tel: 01372 452048

Sunday, 3 April 12-2pm Mother’s Day Lunches – treat mum!

9-21 April 10am-5pm Discover Polesden’s Secret Garden £1 per trail 17 April Dog Agility Course and displays 22-25 April Easter Trail and Family Fun £2 per trail

Esher, Tel: 01372 467806 9-21 April 10am-4pm Children’s Easter Quiz 11-14 April 11am-1pm Easter Holiday Children’s Craft Activities in the thatched cottage £1.50 22-23 April 11am-4pm Easter Egg Trail £2 23 April 3.30pm Easter Bonnet parade – arrive with your bonnet!

CHILDREN’S EVENTS - GATTON PARK Gatton Park, Reigate,

RH2 0TD. Tel: 01737 649066 www.gattonpark.com Gardens & Grounds Open Days – Sundays, 6 March, 3 April and 1 May. Free activities for families. 11am4pm. Adults £4, children free.

Thurs, 14 April Green Fingers 4-7 yrs Fun and games about growing plants. Plant your own “smelly welly” herb container to take home. 10-12noon or 1.30-3.30pm. £5 per child.

Fri, 15 April Toddler Trails and Tales 2-4yrs. Follow the story of a tadpole who can’t go Boing! Activities and art for tiny tots. 10-11.30am. £5 per child.

Fri , 15 April Camp-building 8-12 yrs Build a camp in the woods with your friends. 1.30 – 4pm. £5 Wed, 20 April Stormy Weather 4-7 yrs Make some equipment to measure the weather. Games and art inspired by our climate. 10- 12noon. £5 per child Thurs, 21 April Toddler Trails and Tales 2-4 yrs. Jasper’s Beanstalk. Enjoy the story and then enjoy some activities about growing seeds. 10am – 11.30am. £5 per child.

Mon, 25 April Percy the Park Keeper treasure hunt and Parterre Picnic. Follow the story of Percy and find the park keepers working in the gardens as Spring comes to Gatton. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the newly-restored parterre lawns. 12 – 4pm Adults Free Children £5.

British Wildlife Centre Over 40 different native species from tiny harvest mice to magnificent red deer!

keeper talks coffee shop gift shop � picnic areas � � �

Open weekends March to October & daily during school holidays -

HEVER CASTLE Edenbridge, Kent TN8

Easter Sat 9 Apr - Mon 25 Apr Half Term Sat 28 May - Sun 5 Jun

30 April–2 May Dancing Round the Maypole plus Morris Men.

Valid until Monday 2nd May 2011, with one full paying adult - No cash alternative One voucher per party - No photocopies - Not to be used with other offers (FSE 03-11)

7NG Tel: 01732 865224 www.hevercastle.co.uk

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Out and About

Holiday Camps and Courses Easter Holidays

ALL-DAY CAMPS & PLAYSCHEMES Downsend Lodges + & Downsend +

at Downsend School, Leatherhead KT22 8TJ. Tel: 01372 385437 & 07899 011275 (2-5yrs). Tel: 01372 385403 (6-13yrs). www.downsend.co.uk Daily holiday activities for 2-13 yr olds. 7-21 April, 8am-5.30pm

Dorking Kids Camp with ‘Fit For Sport’

at Dorking Sports Centre, Reigate Rd, Dorking, RH4 1SW. Tel: 0845 456 3233. www.fitforsport.co.uk 5-12 yrs Monday-Friday, 11-15 April and Mon-Thurs 18-21 April.

Standard day 9.30am-4.30pm or extended day 8.30am5.30pm. Multi-sport sessions, 5-12yrs. £23 per day (standard) or £110 per week.

Shere Fun Holiday Playscheme

Scout Hut, Goose Green, Gomshall GU5 9LL. Tel: Emma Alexander 07765 154962. www.sherefun.org Monday-Friday, 11-15 April & Mon-Thurs 18-21 April.

8.30am–4pm, 4-12yrs. Easter art & crafts; Best of British - traditional foods, games, traditions, St Georges Day make swords & shields - slay the dragon and more. £3.50 per hour, £2.75 per hour siblings (under review). Whole week £112.50! Ofsted registered.

Adventure and Computer Holidays

Belmont School, Holmbury St Mary nr Dorking RH5 6LQ Tel: 01306 711005. www.holiday-adventure.com Day and Residential camps 4-14 yrs.

Monday-Friday, 4-8 April, Monday-Friday 11-15 April and Monday-Thursday 18-21 April. Horse Riding, Adventure, Animal Lovers & Junior Naturalist, Computing, Art, Craft, Cookery, Dance & Theatre, Sport, Fun & Games (4 - 6 years), Junior Teen Camp & Teen Camp £46-£50 per day 9.30am – 4.30pm or Residential £230-£250 (5 days).

Mega Days at The Hawthorns

Pendell Court, Pendell Rd, Bletchingley, RH1 4QJ. Tel Clair: 01883 743377. www.hawthorns.com/sports-centre Activity Camp for 4-7 and 8-12 yrs. Monday-Friday, 4-8 April and 18-22 April. Go-Karting, Roller skating, Indoor wet’n’ wild, Arts & Crafts, Woodland Adventures. £26 per day or ‘Extended Day’ option (+£7.50) 8am-5pm.

Borough of Reigate and Banstead

Easter holidays. Activities for 8-15yrs such as indoor rock climbing, trampolining, a film animation workshop and non-contact boxing. Tel: Leisure Services 01737 276700

Reigate & Redhill YMCA Playschemes

Princes Road, Redhill, RH1 6JJ. Tel: 01737 779979. www.ymcaredhill.com YMCA Playscheme 10am-4pm or 8.45am-6pm.

5-12yrs. From £17 per day.

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Sandy Lane, Nutfield RH1 4EJ. Tel: 01737 822484. www.prioryevents.co.uk School Holiday Fun - weekday activities including Quad Bike Challenges, Obstacle Course and Archery. 11am-3pm.

8-15 yrs.

Bowles Outdoor Centre

Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9LW Tel: 01892 665665. www.bowles.ac Day Courses 11-22 April. 8-15yrs. £45 per day. 9.30am-4.30pm. Low ropes, zipwire, snowboard, beginners & improvers ski, climbing & abseiling, canoeing.

AQUASPORTS Aqua Sports

Mercers Park Nutfield Marsh Rd, Merstham, Nr Redhill RH1 4EU. Tel: 01737 644 288. www.aquasports.co.uk Easter Holiday Junior courses - Windsurfing, Dinghy Sailing and Paddlesports. 8-13yrs.

Mon-Thurs, 11-14 April & Mon-Thurs 18-21 April. Course times: 9.30-11.30am /12-2pm / 2-4pm. £114 per course

ART Artybobs Easter Session

St Joseph’s Church Hall, 2 Falkland Grove, Dorking.

Tel: Becky 01306 880694. www.artybobs.co.uk Tuesday, 12 April 10-11.30am. Themed art and craft. 1-8yrs.

Spring Time Art Club

Limpsfield LTC, Detillens Lane, Oxted RH8 0DH. Tel: Derek Broom: 07947 14 54 75. Mon-Thurs, 18-21 April.

Badminton Coaching and Play. 8 to 12yrs. 10am-12.30pm. £8 per day, £30 for all 4 days.

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Priory Events

BADMINTON Badminton Holiday Course

Dorking and Lingfield

Cranmore School, Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey KT24 6AT

Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead RH19 4HP. Tel: 01342 810493 www.blacklandfarm.org.uk Day adventure activities for groups of six or more.120 acres of woods and fields. Opens 9am daily.

Bower Hill Farm, South Nutfield RH1 4EH Tel: 01737 822639 www.bowerhillfarm.co.uk 7+yrs. 18-21 April, 2-4pm

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ADVENTURE Blackland Farm

Out and About COOKERY Cookies Kitchen

Call: Maxine 07748 71 56 44 www.cookieskitchen.co.uk Easter Cookery Workshops – Easter recipes and treats, 5-11 yrs. Lingfield – Monday, 11 April; Leigh – Wednesday 13 April; Abinger nr Dorking Thursday, 14 April. 10.30am12.30pm. £25 (Members £22.50) All inclusive - ingredients, equipment, aprons etc.

DANCE, DRAMA & MUSICAL THEATRE ‘Perform’ - Easter Holiday course

for 4-8yr olds. All Saints Western Village Hall 1, Chestnut Ave, Esher, , KT10 8JL. Wind in the Willows - Live original music, inspirational dance and quick-witted improvisation and mini performance on the final day. 4-8 yrs. Monday– Wednesday, 18-20 April, 2.30–4.30pm.

Tel:: Hanneke Rauch : 0845 400 4000 / 0207 255 9138. www.perform.org.uk

Encore Arts

Lower Kingswood Church Hall. Tel Sarah Locke: 07941 368860. www.encorearts.co.uk 6-18yrs. MonFri, 11-15 April. Easter holiday creative workshops 9am-3pm and 10am-2pm (£30 per day); Musical theatre workshop 10am-3pm (£30 per day); Stage make-up workshop 10am-1pm (£20 per day).

Stagecoach Easter Workshops Stagecoach Coulsdon & Caterham

‘Gold Rush’ at Woodcote High School, Coulsdon CR5 2EH. Tel: 0845 078 0805. www.stagecoach.co.uk/caterham 4-6yrs and 6-18yrs. Sing! Dance! Act! A Show in just five days. Mon-Fri, 1115 April. Mon-Thurs, 9.30am-3.30pm, Fri 11am-6.30pm. £130 (£95 siblings).

Junior Workshop (4-6yrs): 10am-1pm £75 (£50 siblings)

Stagecoach Leatherhead

‘Disco Fever’ at Leatherhead Trinity School, Woodvill Rd KT22 7BP. Tel: 0208 394 2244. www.stagecoach. co.uk/leatherhead 8-16yrs.

Mon-Thurs, 18-21 April. 10am-4pm and performance 6-7pm Thursday. £135 (£95 siblings).

Stagecoach Redhill & Reigate

‘They Had A Dream’ (ABBA Musical) at Reigate School, Pendleton Rd RH2 7NT. Tel: 0208 686 0141. www.stagecoach. co.uk/reigate 7-18yrs.

A week of drama, singing and dance with a performance at the end of the week. Mon-Fri, 11-15 April. 10am4pm. £135 (siblings £90) For 4-6yr olds, ‘Cinderella’, 11-15 April 9.30am-12.30pm £90 (£65 siblings)

Easter Holiday Dance Camps

St.Bede’s School, Carlton Rd, Redhill RH1 2LQ and Sandcross Junior School, Sandcross Lane, Reigate RH2 8HH. Tel: 01737 213 281. www.football-focus. co.uk 4-11yrs. Mon-Fri, 11-15 April and Mon-Thurs, 18-21 April. 9am-3.30pm or 9am-12noon. From £15 (half-day).

Sibling discount. Join for 1-5 days.

FOOTBALL Easter Holiday Football Camps See details in entry above.

GOLF Bletchingley Golf Club

Church Lane, Bletchingley RH1 4LP Tel: 01883 744666.

Junior Golf Easter Camp

at Steve Blacklee Golf Academy, Downs Golf Club, Outwood Lane, Kingswood KT20 6JS. Tel: 01737 839155. www.steveblacklee.com Mon-Wed, 11-13 April, 3-day course £75.

HORSE RIDING Children’s Fun Day Courses

6+yrs, Orchard Cottage Riding Stables, Babylon Lane, Lower Kingswood,Tadworth KT20 6XA. Tel: Mrs Claire Brugger: 01737 241311. www.ocrs.co.uk Mondays and Wednesdays, 10.30am– 3.30pm. £48

KARTING Bambinos and Junior Karting

Daytona Sandown Park, Esher KT10 8AN. Tel: 0845 6445502. www.daytona.co.uk Most days in the school holidays, 5-7yrs and 8+yrs. Booking essential. £55 per module. 8-15yrs.

For what’s on at your local leisure centre go to www.familiesonline.co.uk/ Locations/Surrey-East

LASER GAMES LaserHub

Spindle Way, Crawley, W Sussex RH10 1TG Tel: 01293 548000. www.laserhub.co.uk Daily - Mornings 10am-1pm – 7-11yrs £12; all day 10am-5pm for 7-16 yrs £20.

Includes games and food.

MOUNTAINBOARDING Ride The Hill Mountain Boarding

Priory Farm, Nutfield, RH1 4EJ. Tel: 0845 0944 360. www.ridethehill.com Open daily in holidays for lessons. 8+yrs.

MULTI-ACTIVITIES - Sport + EK Sports

Easter camp in Football, Drama and Music, Arts and Crafts E.K. Sports, Greenacres School, Sutton Lane, Banstead SM7 3RA. Tel: 01372 210807 www.eksports.co.uk 4-15yrs Monday-Friday, 11-15 April £120-£125.

TENNIS Easter Holiday Tennis Camps

Redhill Lawn Tennis Club, Linkfield Lane, Redhill RH1 1JW. 5-14yrs. Mon-Fri, 4-8 & 11-15 April and Mon-Thurs, 18-21 April. 9.30am -12.30pm daily £9. Contact Tim Wilkinson: 07956 38 35 35

Matchpoint Tennis Easter Camps

Holland Road, Hurst Green, Oxted RH8 9BQ. Tel: 07958 572745 www.matchpointtennis.co.uk Tuesday-Thursday, 12-14 April, 5-10yrs and 11+yrs. £54 for 3 x half days

TRAMPOLINING Trampolining Mega Session

Caterham on the Hill CR3 5NN Tel Marie: 07764 76 04 08 www.ag-tc.co.uk 4+yrs.

Wednesday, 13 April 12.45-2.45pm. £9.

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Out and About

Town and Community Events

LEATHERHEAD

Saturday 30 April between 11am-4pm - Town Centre. A Right Royal Occasion in Leatherhead and the Swan Shopping Centre. Celebrate The Royal Wedding and St George’s Day with entertainment, gift fair. Live band, face painting, Morris Dancing, exotic animal display and more.

Dress as your favourite hero! www.visitleatherhead.com

HORLEY

Friday-Monday, 29 April - 2 May John Lawson’s Circus, Recreation Ground, Brighton Road, Horley. Show times: Friday 7pm; Sat and Sun 2pm and 5pm; Mon at 2pm. All seats £8. Special offer - £6 on Fri 29th. Box Office open on site from Fri 29th or call the Ticket Hotline on 07860 498833. www.horleysurrey-tc.gov.uk

CATERHAM

Saturday, 23 April 10am-4pm Easter Bonnet Fun Day and Competition in Church Walk Shopping Centre. Cordelia Scarecrow will be providing the music and hosting the Easter Bonnet Competition at 2.30pm. St George will be entertaining children.

THE ARC, 39 Weston Drive, CR3 5XY Tel: 0845 0556457 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk Bursting with activity almost every day of the school holidays, here are just a few of the events – for all age groups. Call to check times.

Monday, 11 April Make Easter Bunny Ears and an Easter basket Wednesday, 13 April Creative Movement and Dance Thursday, 14 April – Drama Friday, 15 April Teddy Bears’ Picnic Tuesday, 19 April Parent and baby dance and Chill Out

NCT SALES DORKING Saturday, 5 March, 1012noon North Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill RH5 4HH Tel: 0844 243 6107

REDHILL, REIGATE AND HORLEY

Saturday, 12 March NCT Nearly New Sale St Josephs, Ladbroke Road, Redhill 10-12 noon www.nct.org.uk nearlynewsales@redhillnct.org.uk

CATERHAM & OXTED Saturday, 12 March 10.30am-12.30pm (10.15 for NCT members). De Stafford College, Caterham on the Hill OTHER SALES Brockham Baby & Toddler Group NNS Sat, 26 March 10am-12noon

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Brockham village hall opposite the village green.Great bargains on nearly new clothing, toys and equipment for babies and children. Entry £1 adult. Tel Polly: 01737 845575 polly@soundeating.co.uk

USBORNE BOOKS - GET PAID TO PARTY Be your own boss with flexible hours. Tel: Sharon 07725 164660 or email: sharon_millroy@hotmail.com www.usborneonline.org/SharonM

TWINS CLUB SALE - NEW VENUE

INTERIOR DESIGN AND DECORATION Rocket + Fairydust - funky interiors for children's rooms www.rocketandfairydust.co.uk

Saturday, 19 March 10.30am-12pm, at St Bedes School, Carlton Rd, Redhill RH1 2LQ.Bargain baby and toddler toys, clothes, equipment and much more.

Entrance £1. Tel: Mandy: 07711 712032 mandy.haysom@btinternet.com www. eastsurreytwinsclub.co.uk

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Cheeky Monkey nearly new baby and children sales

Saturday, 5 March & Saturday, 2 April, 9-11am at St Mary’s Parish Hall (opp church), Chart Lane, Reigate, RH2 7RN. Saturday, 7 May 9-11am at St Francis Church (opp Oakwood School) 84 Balcombe Road, Horley RH6 8AY Selling bargain baby equipment, clothes, toys, maternity wear, cots and buggies . £1 Tel: Rachel: 07949 44 26 27 rachel.dungate@ntlworld.com Slipshoe St. Saturdays, 5th March 2nd April and 7 May from 10am-4pm

LANGUAGE TUITION El Club Español Spanish for children (4+)Interactive club with songs, games, stories, drama and craft.

Tel: Jo Barker 01372 750452 jobarker@lcfclubs.com

Dorking Craft & Gift Fair Dorking Halls Sundays, 20 March, 17 April and 15 May from 9.30am-4.30pm. www.kwcraftfairs.moonfruit.com

MOBILE BEAUTY Simply Nails Manicures & Pedicures in the comfort of your home.

Call Sally 07789 766781

Reigate Craft Fair Scout Hall,

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