Families Surrey East Mar/Apr 2015

March - April 2015

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

Enrolling now! Call your local school for details

Coulsdon Dorking & Reigate Leatherhead Redhill

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Fun, confidence-building, educational classes in acting, singing and dance.

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ESTABLISHED 1988

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ISSUE 45 MAR-APR 2015

IN THIS ISSUE Mother’s Day treats and Easter Egg Hunts share the centre stage for this issue – two good excuses for a day out to remember.

See what we’ve found for you on pages 10-11 and 12-13.

With bluebells pushing up fast and spring in the air, it’s lovely putting together the Nature Notes page with its wide range of outdoors-related activities.

See the offer for ‘100 Family Adventures’ (Nature Notes, page 17), which we think is just what families need in order to take that first adventurous step!

Our ‘Out and About’ listings at the back of the magazine are being given a little more space – as that is what you say you like. I’m delighted to get so much good feedback about how you use the magazine and how much you appreciate it. Thank you!

Keep telling us what you like – and what you’d like to see more of.

Eleanor Lines, Editor Families Surrey East. Tel: 020 8948 6895 editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk

3 News, Town & Community Noticeboard 6 Babies & Toddlers 8 Soft Play 9 Club News 10 Mother’s Day Treats 12 Easter Egg Hunts 14 Education 15 Specific Language Impairment (SLI) Education News 16 Independent School Open Mornings OUT AND ABOUT 17 Nature Notes 18 Events Calendar - March 20 Events Calendar - April 22 Theatres 22 Holiday Camps & Courses

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Web mag: www. Familiessurreyeast.co.uk Families Surrey East is part of the national network of Families magazines. See www. familiesonline.co.uk for more features and competitions.

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AD BOOKING AND COPY DEADLINE FOR MAY-JUNE 2015 is 25TH MARCH 2015. Please send ad artwork by 31st March 2015. For advertising and editorial enquiries, call the Editor on 020 8948 6895 or email: editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk

Cover image courtesy of West Dean Estate and Garden nr Chichester. Easter Egg Trails at West Dean Garden, 1-6 April 2015. www.westdean.org.uk 23,000 copies of FAMILIES SURREY EAST are distributed free of charge to schools, nurseries, playgroups, clubs & classes, NCT groups, baby clinics, good children’s shops, libraries, theatres & sports centres.

Distributed to venues in Leatherhead and Dorking, Reigate and Redhill, Godstone, Oxted and Lingfield, Warlingham and Caterham and down to Horley and 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, Spire Court, Onslow Rd, Richmond, Surrey TW10 6QG Telephone: 0208 948 6895 Web: familiessurreyeast.co.uk Email: editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk Design: Andrews Design & Marketing, The Studio, 29A Bell St, Reigate, Surrey RH2 7AD Tel: 01737 224340 Email: phil.andrews1@btinternet.com Print: Warwick Printing Company Limited, Leamington Spa, Warks CV31 1QD Tel: 01926 883355 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.

NEWS

Spring into action with Busylizzy Reigate

Are you MAD enough?

Maggie Duerden has been running MAD Academy Dorking successfully for 7 years and has a highly respected reputation in the area.

As spring gets underway, thoughts turn to summer on the horizon - and the need to shed that extra winter padding!

“It really is more fun than work” said Maggie “When I’ve finished bringing laughter and joy to the children in our classes, I am able to pick my son up from school and have fun with him!”

Busylizzy Reigate offers postnatal fitness, baby and active tots classes up to school age, as well as coffee mornings and other social events for local families.

Choose from toning yoga and Pilates, uplifting aerobics, Buggy Fitness or Buggy Bootcamp. With a fitness class every weekday and the ability to book and reschedule classes on the day, it’s easy – even for mums with little ones - to get into shape with Busylizzy.

Classes are held in carefully selected venues: Reigate Hill Golf Club, the Holy Family centre on Yorke Road and Earlswood Common.

Little ones come too, so there’s no worries about childcare.

All new members get a 14-day trial, so spring into action and join online today! Contact Helen or Jude on 01737 887227 or reigate@ busylizzy.co.uk to find out more about becoming a member.

The educational sessions are fun, funky, free spirited and physical music and movement classes for babies and children up to 5 years.

The business for sale covers Dorking, Horley, Reigate, Redhill, Oxted and the surrounding areas. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, contact Maggie Duerden on 07734 15 27 13 or email maggie.duerden@madacademy.com

Get Happy

BUSYLIZZY REIGATE OFFER:

Outside in Chipstead’s new forest school parent and toddler group!

New nursery for Leatherhead

Help your little adventurers explore and have fun - in a beautiful woodland setting. Wood Chips Forest School offers Parent/Carer and Toddler sessions each Wednesday and Thursday in Chipstead, where they share woodland activities, stories, singing and lots more! The sessions are very relaxed, following the Forest School ethos of being child-led.

Busylizzy Reigate, the new family club, has an exclusive offer for Families readers: join before 30th April and quote ‘Families Spring’ to claim a FREE Mummy & Me Fitness session. www.busylizzyreigate.co.uk

Leatherhead parents will be pleased to hear about a brand new nursery opening on March 2nd close to the centre of the town, near the GP surgery at 30 Upper Fairfield Road. An enthusiastic brother and sister team has brought life back to one of the town’s most popular social hubs, the former Royal British Legion, to create Little Oaks children’s nursery. Extensive renovation has created a spacious and well-equipped nursery.

It was a family effort every step of the way, with touches of expertise from a creative brother-in-law, entrepreneurial parents and endlessly supportive partners. Throw in a birth of a first child and a 2year old toddler; there is no mountain too high. This hardworking family ethos filters through in everything they offer.

Open 51 weeks a year excluding bank/public holidays, the nursery offers all-day high quality childcare, with early opening from 7.30am through to 6pm, with flexible sessions too. Contact the Manager, Lydia Adams on 01372 877060 to book a tour. www.littleoakschildrensnursery.co.uk

Susie Timms, a fully qualified Forest School Leader, runs the group with her experienced staff, whose passion for the outdoors knows no bounds. Have fun in the natural environment, make new friends and discover the joys of getting muddy on the odd occasion!

To contact Susie or for more information email: woodchipsinfo@ btinternet.com or call 07982 19 84 51.

EARN EXTRA CASH! We need a new distributor to deliver copies of Families Surrey East Magazine to schools, nurseries and leisure centres in Tadworth and Kingswood area. It you have 2-3 hrs spare every two months and access to a car for a morning, this is a lovely way to earn a little extra! Call Eleanor on 0208 948 6895 or email editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk

Confidence Building Fun

Call 0845 400 1279 or visit perform.org.uk to find your nearest venue.

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NEWS

Portrait of a family – Reader Offer from Venture Studios Our January-February front cover proved so popular that we asked the photographers at Venture Studios to offer Families Surrey East readers a special rate to photograph your baby, your family – or just you! They have come up with a brilliant offer – a photoshoot and one complimentary framed photo – valued at £245, for just £25! But hurry, this offer applies to March and April only.

Venture Studios are leading family portrait photography experts with over 200 professional photographers and 24 studios nationwide. They create images that convey your family’s unique story, taking time to understand what makes your family who they are – so your experience begins long before you reach the studio.

Family photography experiences at Venture Studios can be a treat for yourself or a lovely gift. They include a photoshoot with a highly skilled photographer, digital work to transform the images into a stunning collection, personal viewing in their digital theatre and a beautifully framed 7” x 5” photograph.

READER OFFER!

You can buy a ‘Venture Experience’ package worth £245 for only £25 in March and April, including the photo shoot and a complimentary framed photo. The nearest Venture Studios for Families Surrey East readers are in Kingston and Wandsworth. Just call 0208 605 1212 (Kingston) or 020 8870 5877 (Wandsworth) and quote FAMILIES SURREY EAST to take advantage of this offer. www.venturephotography.com

Volunteer Cave Guides needed!

Dorking’s famous South Street Caves are about to re-open and Dorking Museum is looking for volunteers to become a Cave Tour Guide. You will be given training covering the geology, history and social myths and legends of the caves. You will also be first-aid trained.

The 40-minute tours run from May to October. Guides will be on a rota, so attendance can be on an ad hoc basis as convenient. No previous experience is necessary, just enthusiasm!

If you are interested, please email Jean Ward on admin@ dorkingmuseum.org.uk For more information on the South Street Caves go to www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk/south-street-caves/

Use your food waste caddy to turn pizza into power Did you know that using your food waste caddy helps turn fish bones into fertiliser, apple cores into energy and pizza crusts into power?

In fact, if the 83,000 tonnes of food thrown away in Surrey each year was collected from caddies, it would generate enough electricity to power 10,000 homes for a year, and fertilise enough wheat to bake 16 million loaves of bread. All cooked and uncooked food waste can be put in your caddy, which is collected from every house in the county every week. The food waste is then transformed into green energy and fertiliser by anaerobic digestion.

If food waste is thrown out with general waste it’s not only bad for the environment, it also costs Surrey taxpayers millions in waste disposal charges every year. To find out more, and for tips on how the average family could save up to £60 a month by throwing less food away, go to www.lovefoodsurrey.com

TOWN & COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD NCT – supporting the National Childbirth Trust.

NCT Events & Nearly New Sales

For children’s and maternity clothing, toys, equipment, books and anything child related.

Dunsfold Park, Nr Guildford, Surrey Opening hours 9.00am to 4.30pm

The Supercar Event, now in its ninth year, has something for Supercar rides around the famous ‘Top Gear’ track from just £30!

the whole family including passenger

For more information about all our attractions, go to

www.thesupercarevent.com Supporting

book at www.seetickets.com/tour/the-supercar-event-2015

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REIGATE, REDHILL & HORLEY See website for next sale date St Joseph’s Church, Ladbroke Road, Redhill RH1 1LF. Volunteer with Redhill, Reigate and Horley NCT! Nearly New Sale Coordinator and an Events Coordinator needed. These roles are really important to our fundraising work. If you’re a born organiser and would like to join our friendly team of local volunteers, please contact Charlotte: coordinator.413@nct.org.uk www. nct.org.uk/branches/redhill-reigate-horley DORKING Saturday, 18 April, 10.15am-12noon (10am members). £1. Coffee and cakes! North Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill RH5 4JP. Nappuvino! - an evening nappuccino session at Red Bar & Lounge, Dene St, Dorking, with the Surrey Trial Kit of real nappies. Call for next date.

Tel: 0844 243 6107.

New! Bumps & Babies. 1st & 3rd Fri each month 2-4pm, now at Dorking Halls. Call Emma: 01306 776222. www.nct.org.uk/branches/dorking CATERHAM & OXTED Saturday, 14 March 10.45am-12.15pm (10.15 for NCT members). £1.50. Warlingham School, Shaw Lane, Warlingham CR6 9AP. Contact: nns@caterhamandoxtednct.co.uk

And Saturday, 13 June at Oxted School, Bluehouse Lane, Oxted RH8 0AB. Also Post-natal coffee groups & First Aid courses.

Tel: 0844 243 6076. www.nct.org.uk/branches/caterham-oxted There is a refresher course on 14 March 2015 for parents expecting their baby in April– June. £103 (discounts available). Contact Ali: bookings4n@nct.org.uk or 020 8752 2385.

LEATHERHEAD Contact Clare McGuinness, South East Regional Coordinator to volunteer, or email: NNS. Leatherhead@nct.org.uk

Other Nearly New Sales Bumps2Babies Nearly New Sales, Redhill & Caterham Saturday, 28 March, 2-4pm, St Matthews Church, 71 Station Rd, Redhill RH1 1DL. Saturday, 25 April, 10am-12pm, United Reformed Church, Harestone Hill, Caterham CR3 6SX. Contact Lisa: 07983 864202 www.bumps2babiessales.com

Other Sales Shop local at Holmwood Marketplace, North Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill RH5 4JP. Community café with crafts, local services and produce. Seed/seedling/home grown produce swap at each event. Light lunches and afternoon teas until 3.30pm.

Saturdays, 28 March & 25 April, 12.30-4pm Contact: jacqui@communityrealm.org.uk

NEWS

Help with Junior ISAs with launch of smarterinvestment.co.uk

British Wildlife Centre Pip’s Baby Animal Competition

With the 5th of April ISA deadline fast approaching, the launch of smarterinvestment.co.uk comes just in time to help with a Junior ISA for your little one.

Fallow deer

Reigate-based Ben Pollard is behind the business. He is an actuary and has spent 15 years helping big insurance companies look after their money. SmarterInvestment is based on the same technology, much of which has never been readily available to consumers before.

Most of us know that Junior ISAs are a good idea in theory, but the thought of researching 1000s of investment funds or talking to a financial adviser brings us out in a cold sweat.

SmarterInvestment provides something in the middle. Everything is online and they don’t give personal advice, which means they can charge just 0.5% per annum (just over £4 a month on a £10,000 investment). This could be much cheaper than speaking with a financial adviser that, according to a recent Which? study, costs an average of £1,600.

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Which of these baby animals is called a fawn?

Red squirrel

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN ANNUAL FAMILY MEMBERSHIP TO THE BRITISH WILDLIFE CENTRE, WORTH £130... plus Pip the squirrel DVD/book and more. One winner will be drawn at random. Just email your answer to: editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk with BWC PIP COMPETITION in the subject line. Please include your name & address in the email.

Closing Date: 30 April 2015. www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk

But SmarterInvestment doesn’t just leave you on your own either.

They’ve used their actuarial technology to create a clever website which compares projected returns for around 90 providers. This makes it easy to choose a low cost, well diversified portfolio, and give yourself the best chance of getting a good return.

If that wasn’t enough, as part of their launch they are not currently charging for Junior ISAs. This makes them the cheapest on the market and is likely to be worth about £10,000 over 18 years if you used the full Junior ISA allowance each year (ie c.£300/mth investment). www.smarterinvestment.co.uk

WHERE ACTIVE FAMILIES UNITE

The UK’s First Family Festival of Sport, Fitness, Dance And Health SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD 10 – 12 JULY 2015 Prices from just £20 for Children, £26 for Adults and £79 for Family of 5!

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50 Sports Free Professional Coaching 25 Varieties of Dance & Fitness Classes Sporting Icons & Celebrity Appearances

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Tournaments, Challenges & Competitions Friday & Saturday Night Parties Live Main Stage Entertainment

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Babies and Toddlers

Come out of your shell and learn to swim the Turtle Tots Way!

Specialist Baby and Toddler Swimming Classes and Aqua-Natal Yoga Classes

Tel: 07920 854714 www.turtletots.com Email: charlotte.hollands@turtletots.com

We’re now on Facebook:

www.facebook.com/candcdanceschool

Fun for little ones

Goula Numbers Duo 1-10 Puzzle

We don’t normally have space to review toys, but these puzzles caught our attention, as their design is bright, clear and simple and they are made of wood! Made by Goula, the company is renowned for making beautiful and educational high quality wooden puzzles and games.

Goula produces a range of wooden puzzles, for 1+, 2+ and 3+yrs. The Numbers game is for 2+yrs, costs £9.99 and was launched in February this year. Goula is part of The Royal Jumbo Group, established in 1853, one of the oldest toy companies in Europe selling games, puzzles and toys. For more information visit www.jumbo.eu

Principals: Miss C Walford CDE - AISTD (Dip) Miss C Taylor (Dip Dance Performers Course) Accredited by Council for Dance Education & Training in UK

Free Trial Class!

Tel:

01737 763391

Email:

misswalford@aol.com

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

& Adult classes.

Classes held in Nutfield, near Redhill.

www.candcdanceschool.co.uk

Business is booming for home births New guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have confirmed that homebirths and midwife-led centres are ‘best for many mothers’. The College of Midwives is calling for more midwife-led units to be set up across the country so that all mothers-to-be can have the choice of a midwife-led or home birth. Many women are turning to independent midwives to get the birth and continuity of care they want, either at hospital or at home, and hiring a fully qualified midwife who works outside of the NHS to oversee everything. For more about Independent Midwives UK go to www.imuk.org.uk

One Born Every Minute: Your Pregnancy – Week by Week ‘Your Pregnancy – Week by Week’ tells expectant mothers about their growing baby from week one to week forty with up-to-date medical advice from One Born Every Minute midwife, Vickie Hugo.

The book also offers detailed advice on routine antenatal appointments, GP visits and side effects such as morning sickness and food cravings.

Illustrated throughout and including CGI images of the growing baby, ‘Your Pregnancy’ also discusses key issues such as hospital versus home births, exercising through pregnancy and the benefits of eating healthily, using vitamin supplements, reducing sugar intake and planning mealtimes.

Also covered are: birth plans, the stages of labour, pain relief, cutting the cord, delivery of the placenta, induced labour, assisted deliveries, breech births and Caesarean sections plus the first feeds and checks that are performed to make sure the new baby and mother are doing well.

READER OFFER Published by Quadrille on March 12th 2015, readers of Families Surrey East can buy One Born Every Minute: Your Pregnancy – Week by Week by Vickie Hugo at the special price of £11.99 (normally £16.99), with free p&p.

Shared Parental

To order, please call direct on 01256 302699 quoting reference CG1 and your credit card details.

For classes of pure MADness, join MAD Academy

Birthday

Classes in Dorking, Reigate and parties too!

Redhill Call Maggie on 0773 415 2713 or email: maggie.duerden@madacademy.com

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Music And Dance and a whole lot of fun!

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Babies and Toddlers

Shared Parental Leave – starts April 5th!

Shared Parental Leave will enable eligible mothers, fathers, partners and adopters to choose how to share time off work after their child is born or placed for adoption. This could mean that the mother or adopter shares some of the leave with her partner, perhaps returning to work for part of the time and then resuming leave at a later date.

The regulations came into force on 1 December 2014. The options to use the new Shared Parental Leave rights will apply for eligible employed parents where a baby is due to be born on or after 5th April 2015, or for children who are placed for adoption on or after that date.

For more information go to www.acas.org.uk For details on eligibility go to www.gov.uk/shared-parental-leave-and-pay/eligibility

Little Oaks Nursery is coming to Leatherhead March 2015!

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Purpose built to create a ‘home from home’ environment 3 spacious rooms/2 gardens to play in and explore Opening hours: 7:30am-6pm, 51 weeks a year Fresh food prepared and cooked on-site 15 hours free entitlement available Ages 3 months-5 years welcome

T: 01372 877060 E: info@littleoakschildrensnursery.co.uk www.littleoakschildrensnursery.co.uk

If you have fewer than 5 GCSEs, we can offer you free classes to show you how to help your children with their English and Maths.

Classes are held across Surrey in a school or children’s centre near you.

For more information, please text PARENT to 88802* *costs one text at standard network rate

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Soft Play

Soft Play Soft play is booming and with good reason – little ones can enjoy throwing themselves around with a freedom it is difficult to provide at home! Soft play centres also provide a lovely space to meet up with other parents and enjoy a coffee or lunch.

Many of these venues offer birthday parties, too. More details can be found on the website familiessurreyeast.co.uk/softplay

Manic Monsters Kidsfunzone

The Arc 39 Weston Drive, Caterham CR3 5XY

Tel: 01883 330380. the-arc-caterham.co.uk Community arts centre with soft play centre offering a three storey dual frame with two slides, two ball pits, and a baby and toddler area. 0-11 yrs. Cafe, free Wifi. Open 10am-5pm daily. Cost: <18mths: £1, 18mths-3yrs: £4.50, 4-11yrs: £5.50. Members discounts. Adults £1.

Horley Leisure Centre

Anderson Way, Horley RH6 8SP Tel: 01293 784075. better.org.uk Toddlers World soft play sessions 10-11.30am. £3.45 per child.

Donyngs Leisure Centre Linkfield Lane, Redhill RH1 1DP Tel: 01737 764732. better.org.uk Adventureland with ball pools, climbing area, tunnels and soft play shapes. 1 - 6 yrs. Café and crèche. Open: 9-5pm Mon-Fri; 8.30-10.30am Sat & Sun. Cost: £3.10 per child; £1.25 per adult.

Leatherhead Leisure Centre

Guildford Road, Leatherhead, KT22 9BL Tel: 01372 377674. fusion-lifestyle.com Kids Soft Play Two-tier educational play structure with slides, junior climbing wall, push kart track with car wash, ball cannons and ball bogglers. 0 - 8 yrs. Special zone for <4s. Open: Daily 8am–7pm (4.30pm most w/ends). Cost: Adult £1.50. 1-8yrs £5 (Member discounts apply)

Leatherhead & Dorking Gym Club

A world class dance teacher, teaching locally DANCE DIVISION Tel: 01306 898759 | 07771 874619 info@dancedivision.co.uk www.dancedivision.co.uk Brockham, Betchworth and Dorking Classes

REGISTERED TEACHER

The mark of assurance for safety, quality and professionalism in dance teaching

Redhill & Reigate Artistic Roller Skating Club SKATING PARTIES / FUN SESSIONS

The Gymnasium, Guildford Rd, Leatherhead KT22 9BL Tel: 01372 377718. leatherhead-gymnastics.org.uk Fun in the foam tumble sessions <5yrs, 12noon and 1,2,3pm Mon-Fri all year.

Costs £3 per child, £1 per adult.

Bocketts Farm Park Young St, Leatherhead KT22 9BS Tel: 01372 363764. bockettsfarm.co.uk Heated indoor play. Giant 4-lane astro slide, tunnels, zig-zag maze climber, jumping pillows. Separate area with giant soft animals for <5s. Indoor trampolines and ride-on tractors. Plus Outdoor play facilities. From babies to 8 yrs – and parents!

Tea room. Open 10am-5.30pm all year (closed Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Day) Cost: Soft play included in admission to farm.

Adults £9.20; Children £9.80 (3-17yrs); 2yrs £8; <2yrs FREE. Discounts after 3pm term time.

Sundays 11.30am-1.25pm at Reigate College Sports Hall, Rushworth Road

LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH:

ROLLER DISCOS 6-8pm for all ages

at Hawthorns School, Bletchingley For more details please call Barry on

01293 776266 bbridger@lineone.net

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Little Browns Lane, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 6LH Tel: 01732 866115. manic-monsters.co.uk Slides, battle guns, the giant hamster wheel, a spooky cave, maze runs and more. Plus a huge playframe, climbing wall, pedal go-karts and ball games area. Dedicated lazerzone, too!

Special toddlerfunzone for the under 5’s and baby play area.

Children 3mths to 5 yrs in the adjoining nursery, Monty’s Daycare, have privileged access to the soft play in the morning before it opens to the public. Café and wi-fi. Open: 10am to 6.30pm daily 0 - 12yrs. Graded costs: Mon-Fri 2-hr sessions - £5.95(4-12yrs), £4.95 up to 3yrs, adults £1.50. W/ends and school hols: £6.45/£5.45. Babies FREE.

Godstone Farm Tilburstow Hill Rd, Godstone RH9 8LX

Tel: 01883 742546. godstonefarm.co.uk Heated indoor Playbarn full of soft play. Separate areas for tiny ones and toddlers. Plus outdoor play equipment. From babies to 4ft 6ins. Free parking.

Playbarn Café area. 10-6pm summer; 10-5pm winter.

Soft play 10am-5pm (4pm winter).

Cost: £8 2+yrs; 1+yrs £3; <1s FREE. Adults £8. Incl farm animals & pets, tractor rides (£1), den building, woodland maze, pig feeding and more.

Little Oaks Play Cafe North Holmwood Sports Club, Inholms Lane, North Holmwood, RH5 4JH Tel: 07879 40 69 36. littleoaksplaycafe.co.uk Soft play for <5s and café. Mon-Thurs 10am-2pm

The Scallywag Club Dorking Rugby Club, Kiln Lane, Brockham, RH3 7LZ thescallywagclub.co.uk Soft play centre for 0–4 yr olds with café. Free parking. Open Wed-Fri 10am to 3pm.

Cost: 6mths-4yrs £3.50. Sibling £2.50.

Henry’s Play Café 60 Croydon Rd, Caterham CR3 6QB Tel: 01883 344 577. Indoor soft play café.

Separate area for < 18months; climbing area for walkers. 0-5 yrs (up to 7 yrs siblings). Café.

Open: Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm; Sat 10am-5pm Cost: <6mths free; 6-12mths £1; 13-18 mths £3.95; 19mths+ £4.45.

Wacky Warehouse at The Air Balloon, 60 Brighton Rd, Horley, RH6 7HE Tel: 01293 820188. wackywarehouse.co.uk Aerial runs, cargo nets and astro slides. Balls and chutes, tunnel, bridge ladder and wacky mirrors. Areas for <5s and >5s (to 11yrs). From crawling to 4ft 9ins.

Café and pub menu. Open: Mon-Thurs 9.30am-7pm; Fri-Sun 11am-7pm. Longer in the school holidays.

Term time: Tot Club 9.30am-3pm. Cost: £3.75 per child; Tot Club £2 per child. Under 1’s and Adults FREE.

Club News Antics Warlingham Sports Ground, Trenham

Drive, Warlingham, CR6 9RU anticsplay.co.uk Antics is a small, fun, play area for 0-5 year olds and meeting place for parents and carers. Plus outdoor play space. CafĂŠ. Mon - Fri 9am-3pm. Cost: ÂŁ3.50 1+yrs; <1yr ÂŁ2 or free with siblings. Adults FREE.

Hobbledown Horton Lane, Epsom KT19 8PT.

Tel: 0843 289 4979. hobbledown.com Huge indoor Hobblings Play Barn with two large play frames, one soft, one wooden. 10-6pm term time, longer in school holidays and w/ends. For tots to 12yrs. CafĂŠ, free Wi-Fi. Costs: <2s go free; 2+yrs from ÂŁ4 - ÂŁ12.50. Adults from ÂŁ3.50.

Entrance includes full access to Hobbledown.

SOFT PLAY TO HIRE Giggles and Wriggles

Bouncy castle, ball pit, animal rockers, roller coaster, giant soft lego. Tel: 07784 06 23 59. gigglesandwriggles.co.uk Reigate based.

SOFT PLAY IN NEIGHBOURING AREAS Kidspace Croydon

The Colonnades, 619 Purley Way, Croydon CR0 4PQ Tel: 020 8686 0040. kidspaceadventures.com

CLUB NEWS

Not long to GoFest!

Whether you are a seasoned sports player, want to try some new activities, burn some calories or learn the benefits of a healthier lifestyle, GoFest is for you and your family and friends. At GoFest in July you can take part in a multitude of sports, classes, tournaments and activities, watch some fabulous displays and enter some challenging tournaments and competitions.

With just months to go, anticipation for GoFest 2015 continues to grow across the nation, as the family festival of sport, fitness, dance and health promises to deliver even more activities and entertainment than initially expected!

Launching at Surrey Sports Park near the University of Surrey on 10-12 July, GoFest presents a weekend of Having a Go in various specialist activity zones plus music and entertainment throughout the day and into the night with performances from tribute bands Abba Revival and Take That 2. With recently added GoSpike (volleyball), GoBat (cricket) and GoTumble (trampolining, gymnastics and cheerleading), one day at the festival may simply not be enough!

Ever thought about taking part in a 1-mile family fun run or the family fun day? Or the scenic cycle route around the roads of Guildford for a choice of 20 or 40 miles? All tickets include access to all areas of the park and as many free coaching sessions/classes as you want.

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Tickets are on sale now with prices starting at just ÂŁ20 per child, ÂŁ26 per adult and ÂŁ79 for a family of five. So visit www.gofest.co.uk and get your family excited to join Kevin Keegan, Sharron Davies, Roger Black and the stars of Harlequins, Surrey Storm, Surrey Smashers and Surrey United at GoFest this summer! Surrey Sports Park, Guildford GU2 7AD gofest.co.uk

Gymnastics and Trampoline Clubs Caterham and Coulsdon www.ag-tc.co.uk james@ag-tc.co.uk

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Mother’s Day Treats Education

SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH

Top Surrey National Trust spots A family walk can be a real treat, especially when spring has sprung! Try exploring Hatchlands Park (East Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7RT), Box Hill, Leith Hill, Polesden Lacey, Morden Hall Park (Morden Hall Road, Morden nr Mitcham, SM4 5JD), Hindhead Commons or Winkworth Aboretum nr Godalming. Stop off for lunch in the National Trust café or treat Mum to a delicious cream tea!

Special Mother’s Day Events are taking place on Sunday, 15 March at Clandon Park’s Arts and Crafts afternoon, Claremont Landscape Garden, Ham House nr Richmond and Winkworth – with free entry for mum when accompanied by hr children at these properties! nationaltrust.org.uk

Nearby Kent celebrations with the National Trust Chartwell – Mother’s Day afternoon tea

Mother’s Day at West Dean Gardens

Sheffield Park & Garden – Mother’s Day afternoon tea Saturday, 14 March and Sunday, 15 March, 2pm-4pm. Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a special afternoon tea. Make a day of it and visit the beautiful Grade I Listed gardens as an extra treat. £15 per adult; £7 per child.

Booking essential on 01825 791705. Normal admission charges apply to the gardens.

Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QX

Standen – Arts & Crafts day out Sunday, 15 March, 10am-5pm (house open 11am, last admission 4pm). Enjoy a day of Arts & Crafts inspiration and William Morris interiors at Standen, before exploring the 12-acre hillside garden overlooking the Ashdown Forest and one of the region’s largest kitchen gardens. There’s also a special tea and cake offer for mums in the Barn Café – enjoy a pot of tea and a slice of Victoria sponge cake for just £3 per person. Normal admission applies. W Hoathly Rd East Grinstead, Sussex RH19 4NE. Tel: 01342 323029. nationaltrust.org.uk

Sunday, 15 March, 3.30-5pm. Bring mum along for a special afternoon tea in the Mulberry Room, choose from a traditional or sparkling afternoon tea.

Denbies Wine Estate

Afternoon tea priced £12.95 per person or £19.95 pp for sparkling afternoon tea. Booking essential on 01732 861161.

Mapleton Rd, Westerham, Kent TN16 1PS.

RH5 4DR Tel: 01306 876616. denbies.co.uk

Three ways to celebrate on Mother’s Day! London Road, Dorking

Sissinghurst Castle Mother’s Day Roast Sunday, 15 March, 12 noon-3pm. Treat mum to a tasty roast in the granary restaurant and, as a special treat, there’ll be free truffles for all the mums. Afterwards, take a wander in the garden and see the start of the spring bloom. Normal admission charges apply. £20 pp. Biddenden Rd, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 2AB Tel: 01580 710701.

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Mother’s Day Brunch & Outdoor Vineyard Train Tour 9.30am brunch, 11am tour. Brunch in the panoramic third floor Gallery Restaurant followed by Denbies Outdoor Vineyard Train Tour Climbing to the highest point of the vineyard, offering breathtaking views over the 265 acres of vines. £29.50 pp. (<12yrs £10).

Wine & Chocolate Tasting Tour Sparkling wine & fine chocolate tasting in the Denbies Cellar. £16 pp. (<18yrs £4).

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides 12 noon-3pm. Enjoy a leisurely 25 minute ride through the vineyard. £7.50 pp.

West Dean Estate

Nr Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZ Tel: 01243 818 301. westdean.org.uk If you’ve ever been curious to see the beautiful West Dean Estate, now would be the perfect time to go, with half price entry and spring flowers galore!

Mother’s Day, 15 March 2015. Treat mum to lunch or a cream tea, pick up a free bunch of daffodils and enjoy the Gardens in Spring. Half price entry £4!

Children free.

Education Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex RH14 0EG Tel: 01403 700063. fishersfarmpark.co.uk A special day for Mums and Grandmas! Treat your Mum to a lovely family day out. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the award-winning Saddle Rooms Restaurant, relax on the leisurely tractor-ride or enjoy afternoon tea in the coffee loungeâ&#x20AC;Śthereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for all ages at Fishers!

Leeds Castle

Maidstone, Kent ME17 1PL (just off M20 at J8). Tel: 01622 765400. leeds-castle.com

Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Lunch in the Maidenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tower The 16th Century Maidenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tower on Castle Island is open to Leeds Castle visitors for the first time this year for special dining events.

Enjoy a welcome drink and a delicious spring two- or three-course menu for ÂŁ19.95 or ÂŁ24.95 pp.

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Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Afternoon Tea in the Maidenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tower Delicate finger sandwiches, home-made scones with clotted cream and jam, mini cakes and freshly made pots of tea await you. ÂŁ15 pp.

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Kent & East Sussex Railway Mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day Treat Tenterden, Kent TN30 6HE kesr.org.uk The special Mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day treat includes a two-hour return steam train journey, a reserved table for your family with a choice of Ploughmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lunch or a cream tea and a surprise gift for every Mum. The Kent & East Sussex Railway stretches over 10 ½ miles between Tenterden and Bodiam stations. Families can extend their day and explore Tenterden village and the medieval castle in Bodiam, a short walk from the train. K&ESR Tickets: Child 3-15 ÂŁ11.50, Adult ÂŁ17, Family ÂŁ49.50. Mumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ticket: ÂŁ26. Booking essential â&#x20AC;&#x201C; call 01580 765155. Tenterden is on the A28 between Ashford and Hastings, with free all day parking.

Painshill Park Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1JE

Tel: 01932 868113. painshill.co.uk

Free entry for Mothers Day, Sunday, 15 March 10.30am - 6pm. Free entry to Painshill Park for mothers when accompanied by their children, normal entry fees apply to other visitors. Spend the day with your mother in the beautiful landscape!

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The Wey & Arun Canal Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Canal Boat Trips High St, Loxwood, Billingshurst, W Sussex, RH14 0RD â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Coffee & Danish Pastryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cruise departs at 11am and Cream Tea Cruises at 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Adults ÂŁ13; children ÂŁ9 Booking essential. weyandarun.co.uk

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Education

Easter Egg Hunts

Children’s Trust Tadworth Court KT20 5RU Saturday, 4 April 12noon-4pm. Easter Egg Hunt at the Easter Fair Also go karts, fairground rides and more. Reserve places at thechildrenstrust.org.uk/easterfair

Hever Castle & Gardens

Hever Castle

nr Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG Tel: 01732 865224. hevercastle.co.uk

28 March-19 April Easter Family Fun at Hever Castle

‘Find the magic’ surrounding the Lindt Gold Bunny. Families can follow the Easter trail and hunt for the Golden Bunnies in the gardens to receive a chocolaty treat at the end.

Dorking Museum

The Easter trail is part of a bigger programme of Easter events. See page 18-22 for more. Admission Prices – Castle & Gardens: Adults £16; Seniors £14; Children (5-15) £9; Family ticket £42.50.

62 West Street Dorking RH4 1BS Tel: 01306 876591

Saturday, 21 March, 2-4pm

Follow clues around the museum in this exciting Easter Egg hunt.

Suitable for 2-10yrs. £2 adults; £1 5-18 yrs; <5s free dorkingmuseum.org.uk

Denbies Wine Estate

London Rd, Dorking RH5 4DR Tel: 01306 876616 denbies.co.uk

Tuesday, 31 March to Monday, 6 April Easter Buzzy Bee Trail in the vineyard.

Learn lots of bee facts with a ‘chocolate bee’ at the end. £2.50 Bus Stop

Bocketts Farm Park Young Street, Fetcham,

Leatherhead KT22 9BS. Tel: 01372 363764. bockettsfarm.co.uk

28 March-12 April Easter Eggstravaganza

There’s Eggstra fun to be had at Bocketts Farm this Spring with plenty to see and do. With lambing in full swing and lots of other animals to meet and handle, plus warm indoor playbarns and outdoor activities too, the egg hunt trail, with its yummy chocolate treat for each child really is an eggstra bonus to your Easter visit to Bocketts farm! 0-10yrs. £9.30 adults; £9.95 children 3-17 years; £8.20 children 2 years.

Wisley

RHS Wisley

Woking GU23 6QB rhs.org.uk/wisleywhatson

28 March-12 April Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt

Hop through the garden on the trail of the Lindt Gold Bunny.

Follow the clues to lead you to a delicious Lindt treat for the hoppiest Easter ever! Bring your family along for a full day of Easter fun every day of the Easter holidays and make an Easter bunny bonnet inspired by Lindt on Easter Sunday. See birds of prey soaring above the garden as well (11 – 12 April).

Activities every day. Normal garden entry applies.

Kempton Park Racecourse

Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex TW16 5AQ kempton.thejockeyclub.co.uk

Saturday, 4 April, 12.30pm. Easter Family Eggstravaganza. Fun day with complimentary events, an Easter Bocketts Farm Park 28th Mar - 12th Apr 2015

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA FANTASTIC FAMILY FUN THIS SPRING!

Priory Farm

Priory Farm, Sandy Lane, South Nutfield, Redhill RH1 4EJ prioryfarm.co.uk

WE’RE LAMBING! Hundreds of baby lambs due Meet the Shepherd

Easter Egg Hunt Trail

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Egg hunt for the children, face painting, glitter tattooist, funky hair styler, Easter craft workshop. £9. <18s go free when accompanied by an adult.

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entertainment from gift-bearing Easter Bunnies along the way. 11am, 12noon & 2pm. £9. Bookings: weyandarun.co.uk

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West Dean Estate

West Dean Estate

nr Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZ Tel: 01243 818 301. westdean.org.uk

1-6 April Easter Egg Trail Follow the Easter

Bunny Trail through the award-winning gardens to win a chocolate prize.

National Trust

There are 14 Cadbury Easter Egg Trails to choose from across Surrey, guaranteeing a fun-filled Easter for everyone. Normal admission applies. Trails cost ÂŁ3 (at Morden Hall ÂŁ4) Here are some of them:-

Polesden Lacey Estate

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

Saturday, 28 March â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday, 12 April Cadburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eggsplorer Trail. 11am-3.30pm.

Eggsplorers follow a trail to discover eggs laid by exotic animals from all over the world to win a delicious Cadburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chocolate Egg Head.

OTHER NT EGG TRAILS Swan Barn Farm

Collards Lane, Haslemere GU27 2HU. Tel: 01428 652359.

Saturday, 4 April

10.30am-3pm. Free entry.

Each trail costs ÂŁ3.

Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Road, Godalming GU8 4AD Tel: 01483 208 936.

Sunday, 5 and Monday, 6 April 10.30am-4pm.

River Wey Navigations Wharf Road, Guildford GU1 4RR. Tel: 01483 561389.

Friday, 3 April to Monday, 6 April 11am-5pm Ham House and Garden

Richmond TW10 7RS. Tel: 0208 940 1950.

Friday, 3 April to Monday 6 April 10am-4.30pm nationaltrust.org.uk

Holmwood Common

St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Inholms Lane RH5 4JU. Tel: 01306 712711.

Saturday, 4 April

1-4pm. The ancient common, once owned by King Harold and William the Conqueror, is fairly flat and ideal for families to explore, but it can be wet underfoot. Follow the trail and answer the questions to claim your Cadbury chocolate Egghead prize.

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Friday, 3 April to Monday, 6 April 11am-4:30pm A special musical-themed Cadbury Easter Egg Trail in honour of composer Vaughan Williams. Hunt for clues, listen out for the chorus of birdsong, and feel free to tinkle the ivories as you explore the house and garden. Complete the trail and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive a delicious Cadbury Chocolate Easter egg.

Box Hill Old Fort, Box Hill Rd, Tadworth KT20 7LB. Tel: 01306 878554.

Friday, 3 April to Monday, 6 April 10am-2pm

Lurking in the woods are Cadbury chocolate Eggheads! Come and join in the fun with our Cadbury Easter Egg Trails and bring your decorated eggs for rolling at 12 noon every day.

Clandon Park West Clandon, nr Guildford GU4 7RQ. Tel: 01483 222482.

Friday-Saturday 3 & 4 April 11am-4pm. Go on an eggsploration through our gardens, full of wildlife, hidden treats and a very special little house. Complete the challenge and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be rewarded with a Cadbury chocolate Egghead.

Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG. Tel: 01372 467806.

Friday-Saturday 3 & 4 April 11am-4pm. Eggsplore the royal pleasure gardens, look out for a refuge filled with toys, thatched cottage and serpentine lake. Complete the trail and hunt out a prize fit for any king or queen: a Cadbury chocolate Egghead.

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Education

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Education

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Since taking over the reins last September as Head of Downsend School Pre-Prep Epsom, Sarah Bradley has created a woodland and nature school and is developing a woodland garden.

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Shakespeare inspiration for schools, 16-19 March The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum is inviting KS2 and KS3 schools groups to be inspired

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Education Independent School OPEN MORNINGS for prospective parents SPRING/SUMMER TERM 2015 Call the school for details of start time.

Some open events require advance booking. Senior School Open Days are now available on the website. Go to Familiessurreyeast.co.uk/seniorschoolopendays ABERDOUR SCHOOL Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs.

Tel: 01737 354119 aberdourschool.co.uk Friday, 20 March BELMONT SCHOOL Holmbury St Mary RH5 6LQ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01306 730852 belmont-school.org Friday, 13 March BRAMLEY SCHOOL Walton on the Hill KT20 7ST Girls, 3-11 yrs.

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Tel: 01483 280340 cranmoreprep.co.uk Friday, 13 March and Saturday, 14 March; Friday, 8 May DOWNSEND SCHOOL PRE-PREPS Leatherhead, Ashtead & Epsom.

Boys and girls, 2-6 yrs. Tel: 01372 372311 downsend.co.uk Saturday, 9 May DOWNSEND PREP SCHOOL Leatherhead KT22 8TJ Boys and girls, 6-13 yrs. Tel: 01372 372311 downsend.co.uk Friday, 8 May. Taster days + assessment: Thursdays, 12 March & 23 April

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ESSENDENE LODGE SCHOOL Caterham CR3 5PB Girls & boys, 2.5-11 yrs.

Tel: 01883 348349 essendenelodge.co.uk Thursday, 7 May FARLINGTON SCHOOL Strood Park, Horsham, W Sussex RH12 3PN Girls 3-18yrs.Day & boarding. Tel: 01403 254967 farlingtonschool.net â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Farlington in Actionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Thursday, 19 March GLENESK SCHOOL East Horsley KT24 6NS Girls & boys, 2-7yrs.

Tel: 01483 282329 gleneskschool.co.uk Call for next open day

GREENACRE SCHOOL Banstead SM7 3RA Girls, 3-18 yrs. Tel: 01737 352114 greenacre.surrey.sch.uk Friday, 13 March; Thursday, 14 May; Friday, 12 June THE HAWTHORNS SCHOOL Bletchingley RH1 4QJ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs.

Tel: 01883 743048 hawthorns.com Thursday, 30 April HAZELWOOD SCHOOL Limpsfield, Oxted RH8 OQH Boys and girls, 4-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 712194 hazelwoodschool.co.uk (also Hazelwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nursery, The Larks, Oxted) Friday, 6 March LINGFIELD NOTRE DAME SCHOOL Lingfield RH7 6PH. Co-educational Inter-denominational, 2½ -18 years. Tel: 01342 838153 lingfieldnd.co.uk Junior School: 14 March Nursery School: 29 March MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL & NURSERY Bookham KT23 4EN Girls 2-16 yrs.

Tel: Mrs Fowell 01372 457077 manorhouseschool.org Wednesday, 6 May MICKLEFIELD SCHOOL Reigate RH2 9DU Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01737 224212 micklefieldschool.co.uk Saturday, 14 March MOON HALL COLLEGE & BURYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COURT Leigh, Reigate RH2 8RE Boys & girls, 2.5-16 yrs.

Tel: 01306 611372 moonhallcollege.co.uk Call for next open day OAKHYRST GRANGE SCHOOL Caterham CR3 6AF Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 343344 oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk Call for next open day PENNTHORPE SCHOOL Rudgwick , W. Sussex RH12 3HJ Co-ed, 2-13 yrs. Tel: Fiona Long: 01403 822391 pennthorpe.com Saturday, 7 March and Wednesday, 11 March; Saturday, 9 May and Tuesday, 12 May PRIORY PREP SCHOOL Banstead SM7 2AJ Boys 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01737 366942 prioryprep.co.uk Pop In Mornings: Fridays, 6 March, 24 April & 19 June. Open Mornings: Saturdays, 21 March & 9 May. REDEHALL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Smallfield, Horley RH6 9QA Boys and girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01342 842987 redehall.surrey.sch.uk Saturday, 25 April REIGATE ST MARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Chart Lane, Reigate RH2 7RN Girls and boys, 3-11 yrs.

Tel: 01737 244880 reigatestmarys.org Wednesdays, 11 March, 29 April & 10 June ROYAL ALEXANDRA & ALBERT SCHOOL Reigate RH2 0TD Boys & girls, 7-18 yrs.

Tel: 01737 649000 raa-school.co.uk Saturdays, 14 March & 16 May ST TERESAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NURSERY & PREP SCHOOL Effingham RH5 6ST. Girls, 2-18 yrs.

Call Annabel Charles on 01372 750 204 st-teresas.com Friday, 1 May WARLINGHAM PARK SCHOOL, NURSERY, PRE-SCHOOL & PREP Chelsham Common, Warlingham CR6 9PB Boys and girls, 2-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 626844 warlinghamparkschool.com Visits by appointment

Nature Notes Christmas Nature Notes Theatre productions

Club News

Getting outdoors in March and April

Bluebell Walks Look out for the delicate heads of English bluebells emerging in copses, clearings and under the canopies of trees in April. More than half the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bluebells are here, in the UK. Found especially in ancient and natural woodland, The National Trust has a wide range of bluebell woods. You will find carpets of bluebells at: Standen and Sheffield Park in Sussex; Emmetts Garden and Sissinghurst in Kent.

In Surrey, the best known bluebell walks are at Hatchlands Park and Winkworth Arboretum, also at Limpsfield Common and Gatton Park. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen the bluebells coming up already on Ranmore Common next to Polesden Lacey â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but you may have to explore the woods to find them!

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plantastic!

Ever wondered how a bee sees the world? How can a plant move when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rooted in the ground? And why is dung so important? Horniman Museum and Gardensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new family-friendly exhibition, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Plantasticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, brings the miniatureOutwood world of plants to life on a massive scale.Common 14 February until 1 November. Child ÂŁ3.85; Adult ÂŁ7.15; Family ÂŁ18.15. Horniman Museum & Gardens, 100 London Rd, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ www.horniman.ac.uk

Pip the Squirrel DVD From BWC Otters are one of the most popular of the forty native species that live at the British Wildlife Centre. They are just one of the animals featured in the Pip the Squirrel DVD and in the brand new book that complements the programmes, introducing the wonders of British wildlife to younger children through adventures and songs.

Introductory offer: buy the book and the DVD together for ÂŁ10.99 online at www. britishwildlifecentre.co.uk/bwc-onlineshop.html The Centre is open every weekend and public holiday of the year, and daily during the state school holidays. British Wildlife Centre Newchapel, Lingfield RH7 6LF Tel: 01342 834658. www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk

The Little Book of Garden Bird Songs Can you recognize birds by their song?

A delightful new interactive book featuring British bird songs is published in March 2015. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Little Book Of Garden Bird Songsâ&#x20AC;? features 12 of our most common garden birds and their calls.

The solid board book is chunky enough for even the smallest hands to manage.

Suitable for 3+yrs, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Little Book Of Garden Bird Songsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is available online for ÂŁ12.99 from www.finefeatherpress.com or good book stores.

100 Family Adventures

FAMILIES READER OFFER

100 Family Adventures offers 100 tried and tested outdoor activities to enjoy with your children â&#x20AC;&#x201C; swapping screen time for green time! The book is packed with photos, instructions and helpful hints from the Meek family, whose mission was to spend more quality time outdoors, simply doing things together as a family.

Activities range from having a birthday party outdoors to scrambling up a stream; from exploring a rock pool to finding a waterfall and are grouped into themes: Woodland, Water, Close to Home, Hills and Mountains, Exploring, By the Sea, Extreme Weather.

The publisher has a special offer for Families Surrey East readers: order a copy of 100 Family Adventures for the special price of ÂŁ11.99 (with free UK P&P)! Call 01903 828503 or email mailorders@lbsltd.co.uk and quote offer code APG284 with your name and address.

100 Family Adventures is published in March 2015 by Frances Lincoln, RRP ÂŁ14.99.

Have a forest adventure with Superworm in 2015 From the creators of The Gruffalo, the hugely popular childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story, Superworm arrives in Forestry Commission Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s woods in 2015.

From 13 March until the end of October, families can enjoy Superworm activity trails at around 20 selected sites including Bedgebury Pinetum and Forest, Kent. The trails are aimed at 3-6yr olds, with elements to appeal to 6-8 yr olds.

Sign up at www.forestry.gov.uk/ superworm

Whyteleafe Walks The Sanderstead to Whyteleafe Countryside Area is 200 acres of Chalk Grassland, Ancient Woodland, Grassy Meadows and hedgerows. You can contact Sarah Clifford, Sanderstead to Whyteleafe Countryside Warden, on 07771 71 58 12 for more information.

Sunday, 15 March - Tracks and Trails Come and see what animal tracks and trails we can find on the downs.

Sunday, 12 April - Treasure Trail We will be exploring the downs following a Treasure Trail to see what goodies we can find! For adults with children, the trail is a 1 to 1.5 hour walk. www.accs-croydon.co.uk

Blackland Farm Activity Centre, West Sussex

Kayaking

Rock climbing

Archery

Zip wire ...and much more.

Come and join us for fun-filled activity days.

01342 810493 blackland@girlguiding.org.uk www.blacklandfarm.org.uk

We do birthday parties too!

Blacklan d Farm

Registered charity number 306016.

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EVENTS CALENDAR - MARCH 2015

Ends 8 March: Butterflies in the Glasshouse RHS Wisley Woking GU23 6QB. Tropical display of exotic butterflies & plants. 10.30am-3.30pm (9.30am w/ends) Normal garden entry applies. rhs.org.uk/wisley

DAILY IN MARCH Discovery Walk and Nature Trail and Tractor Rides - Priory Farm Sandy Lane, Nutfield, Redhill RH1 4EJ Tel: 01737 823304. prioryfarm.co.uk Kids love the Discovery Walk and the Nature Trail. Tractor rides, fun and fresh air. ÂŁ2.50, includes Nature Trail.

Fish/duck food ÂŁ1 per bag Baby Animals Galore - Bocketts Park Farm Young St, Fetcham, Leatherhead KT22 9BS Tel: 01372 363764. Enjoy a great day out on the farm with lots of gorgeous baby animals to meet including newborn lambs, baby chicks and ducklings.

10am-5.30pm. ÂŁ9.30 adults, ÂŁ9.95 children. bockettsfarm.co.uk

Sunday, 1 March Gatton Park Open Day - with geocaching trail. Rocky Lane, Reigate RH2 0TD Tel: 01737 649065.

Open all afternoon plus bird hide, free guided tours and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities including the Wild Things play trail. Tea and cakes available. Free geo-caching trail for families. 1-5pm. Adult:ÂŁ4, children free. gattonpark.com Saturday, 7 March - Bourne Hall Museum Club Spring St, Ewell KT17 1UF Tel: 020 8394 1734.

Club for young people 8+yrs who love history. 2nd Saturday of each month.

March 7th theme is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Vile Victoriansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

1-2.30pm. ÂŁ5 per child, incl 1 adult free. epsomandewellhistoryexplorer.org.uk Starts 13 March - Forest Adventure with Superworm - Bedgebury Forest Pinetum nr Cranbrook, Goudhurst, Kent TN17 2SL Tel: 01580 879820. See p.17. bedgeburypinetum.org.uk Surrey Wildlife Trust

Saturday, 14 March Surrey Wildlife Trust March Madness - Norbury Park Crabtree Lane car park, Crabtree Lane, Westhumble RH5 6BQ 10am-12noon. Bring a picnic and join in a host of activities designed for your whole family. New games, crafts and exciting activities designed to engage your children with nature. Activity pack to take home. Booking essential. Call 07968 83 25 09. surreywildlifetrust.org Saturday, 14 March Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Daffodil Pot Decorating - RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB Tel: 0845 260 9000.

Come and see the early spring flowers and decorate a daffodil pot to take away before Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. 10.30am12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm. rhs.org.uk/wisley Sunday, 15 March Mothering Sunday See the Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Treats feature on pages 10-11 RHS Garden Wisley Woking, GU23 6QB Tel: 0845 260 9000.

See the early spring flowers by taking a relaxing stroll in the garden. For a treat enjoy a two-course lunch or a Wisley Rhubarb afternoon tea (ÂŁ25pp) in the Restaurant. Garden open 9am6pm. rhs.org.uk/wisley

Sunday, 15 March Guildford Model Engineering Society Open Afternoon London Road, Guildford, GU1 1TU Train rides on ground level and raised tracks. 2-5pm. Tickets ÂŁ1 each or ÂŁ3 for four. gmes.org.uk Wednesday, 18 March Chessington World of Adventures Theme Park re-opens for 2015.

Saturday, 21 March Easter Egg Hunt at Dorking Museum see page 12 Sunday, 22 March Water Power Challenge - Morden Hall Park Morden Hall Road, Morden SM4 5JD Tel: 020 8545 6850. Design a waterwheel to generate electricity on World Water Day. 11am-3pm. nationaltrust.org.uk Thursday, 26 March Wild Family Fun Time! Egg Hunt and Nocturnal Animals Entrance to Furzefield Wood, opposite 154 Radstock Way, Merstham RH1 3NT 6.30-9pm. Epic Easter egg hunt with a twist! Come and learn about some of the nocturnal animals that live in the wood and play some games. Bring a torch. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking: 07967 575255. surreywildlifetrust.org

FOLLOW THE TRAIL TO FIND THE LINDT GOLD BUNNY AND RECEIVE A MAGICAL REWARD RUNNING FROM 28 MARCH - 19 APRIL 2015 For more details go to www.goldbunny.co.uk & www.hevercastle.co.uk #FindGoldBunny # ("") ("' % + &' % #"" ' % ' #% & #$ ) #!$ ' ' #" * ' #" %

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Out and about Bocketts Park Farm

NEW SEASON STARTING

21 March to 22 March Grand Spring Opening Weekend at Bewl Water Country Park 27 – 29 March Spring Plant Fair at RHS Wisley Woking GU23 6QB Choose quality plants from specialist nurseries. Rare and heritage plants.

Normal garden entry applies. rhs.org.uk Sunday, 29 March - Lingfield Nature Reserve Work Party also 26 April.

Meet us in the Butterfly Garden 10 am12 noon. Call Anne Richards on 01342 870200. lingfieldreserves.org.uk

FOR EASTER EGG HUNTS

28 MARCH-12 APRIL see p.12-13 Saturday 28 March Earth Hour 2015 - The Living Planet Centre Brewery Rd, Woking GU21 4LL Tel: 01483 426444.

At 8.30pm millions of people all over the world switch off their lights for one hour, to show that our planet is important and that together we have the power to make change happen.

To celebrate and prepare for Earth Hour, WWF’s Living Planet Centre in Woking is open on 28 March, 12-5pm for some inspiring family activities.

Free admission. wwf.org.uk

Bewlbridge Lane, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8JH Tel: 01892 890000.

Huge lake with walks, refreshments, activities and entertainment. Children’s playgrounds, children’s games with entertainers, FREE puppet shows, coffee shop, Swallow Boat Rides, Colouring and Make and Take, face painting, stunning views and walks. All day admission just £8 per car (up to 5 people). bewlwater.co.uk

NEW FOR MARCH-APRIL The brand new Jurassic Seas feature

at Brighton Sea Life Centre opened in February, with its digital dinosaurs, ancient fossils and stunning sea creatures.

Focal point at Sea Life Brighton, Jurassic Seas brings three of the deep’s most terrifying dinosaurs back to life with astounding motion-sensor technology.

Visitors to the attraction can be among the first in the world to feed the digital Plesiosaurus, marvel at the giant teeth of the Megalodon and test their bravery in the face of an angry Liopleurodon. Sea Life Brighton opens at 10am daily. Tickets cost from £9.95pp online. visitsealife.com/brighton 28-30 March and 2 April Folklore Spring Trail - Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford GU1 4RR Tel: 01483 561389.

Discover the myths and legends of spring. 11am-5pm. Normal admission applies. nationaltrust.org.uk

30 March Get Growing!

Gatton Park Rocky Lane, Reigate, RH2 0TD Tel: 01737 649065.

Fun gardening projects for youngsters.

4-7yrs 10am-12noon or 1.30-3.30pm. £7 per child. gattonpark.com

30 March - 1 April Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher, KT10 9JG Tel: 01372 467806.

Children’s craft-making in the Thatched Cottage. 10.30am-12.30pm. £1.50 plus normal admission nationaltrust.org.uk Tuesdays, 31 March & 7 April Family Ranger Club: Survival Skills at Morden Hall Park Morden Hall Rd, Morden SM4 5JD Tel: 020 8545 6850.

Learn how to track wild animals, build a den, cook on a campfire and toast marshmallows. 1pm-3pm. £4 per child. 8+yrs. Booking essential. nationaltrust.org.uk

Easter holiday family fun RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey. Near junction 10 of the M25 Buy tickets online at rhs.org.uk/wisley

#FindGoldBunny

RHS Registered Charity Number: 222879/SC038262

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EVENTS CALENDAR - APRIL 2015 EASTER ATTRACTIONS

Easter Family Fun at Hever Castle Hever, Nr Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG Tel: 01732 865224.

28 March to 19 April Family entertainment throughout the Easter holidays. Visitors are invited to find the magic surrounding the Lindt Gold Bunny. Admission to Castle & Gardens: Adults £16; Seniors £14; Children (5-15) £9; Family ticket £42.50. hevercastle.co.uk Easter Fun at Bocketts farm Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead KT22 9BS Tel: 01372 363764.

28 March to 12 April There’s Eggstra fun to be had at Bocketts Farm this Spring with plenty to see and do! The lambing season will be in full swing, with over 300 newborn lambs due in the Big Animal Barn and lambing marquee. 0-10 yrs. £9.30 adults, £9.95 children 3 -17 years, £8.20 children 2yrs. bockettsfarm.co.uk Easter Fun at Godstone Farm Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone RH9 8LX Tel: 01883 742546.

28 March to 12 April Baby animals and free crafts. Chick hunt (with chocolate egg prize) and face painting for small additional charge. Open 10am - 6pm. Main season entry £4.75; <1s £3.75. godstonefarm.co.uk

Easter Family Fun at Leeds Castle Maidstone, Kent ME17 1PL Tel: 01622 765400. leeds-castle.com Thursday, 2 April to Sunday, 19 April Easter Trail: 2-19 April. Extra activities for Easter Weekend: from circus skills to juggling jester shows, have a go archery and mad-cap fun with courtly jesters. Explore the adventure playgrounds and beautiful gardens, get lost in the Yew Maze and see the daily Falconry demonstration.

Easter Holiday Family Activities at Brooklands Museum Brooklands Road, Weybridge KT13 0QN Tel: 01932 857381.

Weekdays, 30 March to 10 April Activities include popular car rides, trails and family workshops.

10am-5pm. Normal admission. brooklandsmuseum.com

Easter at Denbies Wine Estate London Road, Dorking RH5 6AA Tel: 01306 876616.

31 March Birds of Prey Flying Display Display at 12noon (weather permitting) 11am-3pm.

Tuesday, 31 March to 6 April Easter Buzzy Bee Trail The trail takes place in the vineyard. Learn lots of bee facts with a chocolate bee at the end. £2.50 Tuesday, 31 March to Thursday, 9 April Crafty fun Daily, 11am-3pm. From £2 per activity Wednesday, 1 April Tropical Rainforest Road Show Shows twice daily, 11am and 2pm. £7.25 per child Thursday, 2 April Easter Bunny Disco ‘Bop until you Hop’. Fancy dress welcome. £7.25 per child Monday, 6 April Horse & Carriage Rides 11am-3pm £7.50 adults, £5 child Tuesday, 7 April Punch & Judy Traditional Family Fun. Free entertainment at Denbies! 11.30am, 12noon & 1.30pm.

Wednesday, 8 April Mobile Planetarium ‘Life of Trees’ New for 2015! Huge state-of-the-art 6m digital mobile planetarium with its 360° experience, presents ‘Life of Trees’. £7.50 per child.

Thursday, 9 April Birds of Prey 11am - 3pm With a flying display at 12noon (weather permitting) denbies.co.uk Easter Fun at The Hop Farm Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6PY Tel: 01622 872068.

Thursday, 2 April to Sunday, 19 April Open from 10am every day and with FREE ENTRY and fabulous children’s indoor & outdoor attractions & rides including bumper boats, bouncy castles, Hopper’s Animal World. thehopfarm.co.uk

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Thursday, 2 April Wild Play West Hanger Car Park, Staple Lane, Shere GU5 9TE. 10am-3.30pm.

Downsend School pupils

Fun in the forest with the Surrey Wildlife Trust Outdoor Learning Team, making dens, cooking marshmallows and playing games. Bring a packed lunch. £15 per child. Booking: 07968 83 25 09. surreywildlifetrust.org Friday, 3 April Model Railway Open Day – Leatherhead Surrey Society of Model Engineers, Mill Lane, Leatherhead Ride on steam and electric trains.

Tickets £1.50 per ride or 4 rides for £5, 9 rides for £10. No advance booking. ssme.co.uk Friday, 3 April Sussex Wildlife Trust - Wildlife Rangers 10am-3pm Gatwick Greenspace Youth Group Become a Wildlife Ranger and join 12-16yr olds. Fridays, school holidays, Tilgate Park, Crawley RH10 5PQ. £10 per session. Contact Tom Forward, Project Officer, on 07771 37 52 54. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Friday, 3 April Easter Family Fun Day at Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford, GU1 4RR Tel: 01483 561389.

A day of family fun, with sports day races for children, mums and dads and craft activities. 11am-5pm. Normal admission + £3 craft. nationaltrust.org.uk Saturday, 4 April Peppa Pig at the Children’s Trust Easter Fair!

Tadworth Court, Tadworth KT20 5RU 12noon-4pm. An afternoon of entertainment, including go karts, fairground rides, a shopping market and much more! £3 adults; FREE for children. thechildrenstrust.org.uk/easterfair Saturday, 4 April Easter Bonnet Parade - Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9JG 01372 467806 3-3.15pm. Make or dust off your Easter Bonnets for the Easter Bonnet parade.

Normal admission. nationaltrust.org.uk

Surrey Wildlife Trust Hedghog Talk

Saturday, 4 April Godalming Spring Festival High Street, Godalming GU7 1AQ 10am-5pm.Street fair with stalls & entertainment. Morris Dancers, a lamb and hog roast plus other street food, craft and gift stalls for all the family and a traditional Easter Egg Hunt. godalming-tc.gov.uk/ 4 – 26 April Scent of Wisley in the Glasshouse RHS Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB Heavily scented sweet williams, daffodils, tender rhododendrons and camellias. Plus sweet peas in full flower! Normal garden entry applies. rhs.org.uk

SEE PAGES 12-13 FOR MORE EASTER EGG HUNTS! Sunday, 5 April Children’s Easter Trail at the British Wildlife Centre Newchapel, Lingfield RH7 6LF Tel: 01342 834658.

Search for eggs hidden amongst the animals! Suitable for 3-12yrs Open 10am-5pm. Normal admission applies. britishwildlifecentre.co.uk Sunday, 5 April Open Day at Gatton Park Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate RH2 0TD Tel: 01737 649065. 1 to 5 pm.

Free guided tours and activities for children including the Wild Things play trail. The bird hide is open. Tea and cakes are available. Adults £4; children free. gattonpark.com Sunday & Monday, 5-6 April Thames Ditton Minature Railway - Open Day Claygate Lane, Thames Ditton KT7 0LE Tel: 0208 398 3985.

2-5pm. Train rides Sunday and Monday, then the first Sunday of each month and every Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday until October. Single ride: £2 All Afternoon ticket: £6 Family ticket: £24. malden-dsme.co.uk Monday, 6 April Easter Egg Hunt at Gatton Park Rocky Lane, Reigate RH2 0TD Tel: 01737 649065.

1-5 pm. Explore the gardens looking for clues to find the eggs. Adults £4; children free entry, £1 per child to join the egg hunt. No booking required. gattonpark.com/afcaf.html

Out and About Wednesday, 8 April Fire! Fire! Drama Workshop at Gatton Park Rocky Lane, Reigate RH2 0TD Tel: 01737 649065.

Fun drama activities to find out about the fire at Gatton Hall. 8+yrs 10am2pm. £10 per child (bring a packed lunch). gattonpark.com Wednesday, 8 April Quacky Races at Morden Hall Park Morden Hall Road, Morden SM4 5JD Tel: 020 8545 6850.

10am-1pm. Challenge your friends and family to a rubber duck race down the River Wandle. £1.50 per duck. nationaltrust.org.uk Wednesday, 8 April Dens, Campfire and Food at Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham GU10 4LS Tel: 01420 23666.

2-5pm. Learn essential camp skills, den building, fire lighting and tasty cooking. Sizzling sausages and marshmallow heaven for 8+yrs.

Pre-book. £12 per child. forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt Friday, 10 April Toddler Trails & Tales at Gatton Park Rocky Lane, Reigate RH2 0TD Tel: 01737 649065.

10-11.30am or 1.30-3pm. Enjoy the story of Maisy Goes Camping then a walk around the park to bring it to life.

2-4yrs. £7 per child. gattonpark.com/afcaf.html Saturday, 11 April Ancient Hunting Skills at Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham GU10 4LS Tel: 01420 23666. forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt 10am-3.30pm. Discover how our ancestors would have tracked and hunted animals. Hot chocolate and biscuits around the fire at break times. 10+yrs. Booking: Mollie on 07979 32 13 69. £30 per child. fieldfarmproject.com Sunday, 12 April Open Day at Bay Pond Educational Nature Reserve Little Place Farm, High St, Godstone 2-5pm. Family fun including pond dipping, bug hunting, manned bird hide, woodland play activities & refreshments.

Donations welcome. Call 07883 345020. surreywildlifetrust.org From 15 April to 5 May Bluebell Walks Depending on the warmth of April, bluebells should emerge during the month – See page 17 for more!

Sunday, 19 April Bluebell Walk Outside the Bull Pub on Chelsham Green, Chelsham Common, Warlingham CR6 9PB 2-4pm. Join SWT Ranger Rachael Thornley to find out about woodland management and natural history while enjoying a flower show that puts Chelsea to shame. 2-3 miles. £3; child £1. surreywildlifetrust.org Friday, 17 April Free Entry to RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB Tel: 0845 260 9000.

10am-6pm. Gardens Open Day, part of National Gardening Week (13-19 April). rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley Saturday, 18 April Explore Dorking Museum - Family Saturday The Old Foundry, 62 West Street, Dorking RH4 1BS Tel: 01306 876591.

What does the museum do? Handle some of the museum’s objects. Can you work out what they are? How does the museum prepare and protect exhibits from bugs? Make a bug. 2-4pm. £2 adults, 5-18 yrs. £1, under 5s free. dorkingmuseum.org.uk 18 – 19 April Spring Gardening and Wildlife Weekend at RHS Wisley Woking GU23 6QB Find out more about how to grow different plants and encourage wildlife in your garden from RHS gardeners, with talks, expert advice and tips to take home. James Wong, RHS Ambassador, ethnobotanist and television presenter, is at RHS Wisley on Saturday, 18 April. Normal garden entry applies. rhs.org.uk Sunday 19 April Bird Song Walk at Painshill Park Portsmouth Road, Cobham, KT11 1JE Tel: 01932 868113.

8am-10.30am. Learn to identify birds by song and by sight. 12+years.

1 adult required for every 2 children.

Booking required. Adults: £15; Child: £10, incl refreshments. painshill.co.uk/whats-on

Sundays, 19 & 26 April Geo-caching at Shalford Mill Shalford, Guildford GU4 8BS Tel: 01483 561389.

11am-4.15pm. An introduction to this world-wide craze to find hidden caches. Borrow a GPS and follow a trail. Normal admission + £1.50 for trail. nationaltrust.org.uk/ shalford-mill Sunday 19 April Train rides with Guildford Model Engineering Society London Road, Guildford, GU1 1TU 2-5pm. Ground level and raised tracks. Tickets £1 each or £3 for four. gmes.org.uk

Shalford Mill

Sunday, 26 April Springtime walk around Norbury Park Norbury Park’s Fetcham CP (off roundabout on A246, entrance to Bockett’s Farm), Leatherhead KT22 9BS 2-4.30pm. Spring flowers, their habitat and management. 2.5 miles. £3; child £1. surreywildlifetrust.org

Easter Holiday Events Craft activities daily 11am-3pm

Tuesday 31st March - Thursday 9th April Easter Buzzy Bee Trail Tuesday 31st March - Monday 6th April £2.50.

Birds of Prey Tuesday 31st March 11am - 3pm. With flying display

at 12noon (weather permitting). FREE ADMISSION.

Tropical Rainforest Road Show Wednesday 1st April 11am & 2pm, £7.25 per child.

Easter Bunny Disco Thursday 2nd April ‘Bop until you Hop’. Fancy dress welcome, £7.25 per child.

Morris Dancing 11am & 12.30pm and Horse & Carriage Rides 11am - 3pm. Monday 6th April £7.50 per adult,

£5 per child.

Punch & Judy Tuesday 7th April

Traditional family fun 10.30am/12.00 noon/2.00pm.

FREE ADMISSION. NEW FOR 2015!

Mobile Planetarium Wednesday 8th April State-of-the-art 6m, digital, 360° mobile planetarium presents ‘Life of Trees’ . 5-11yrs. £7.50 per child. See website for details and show times.

Birds of Prey Thursday 9th April

11am - 3pm, with a flying display at 12noon (weather permitting). FREE ADMISSION.

Denbies Wine Estate . London Rd Dorking . Surrey RH5 6AA T: 01306 876616 I Reservations online at: www.denbies.co.uk

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THEATRES

Shows for families and children. Please check ticket prices and times with the theatres.

LEATHERHEAD The Leatherhead Theatre

7, Church Street, Leatherhead KT22 8DN Tel: 01372 365141. Cinema screenings for mums and babes occasional Friday mornings – check the website for films and dates.theleatherheadtheatre.org Lost Adventures Gordon Buchanan, wildlife cameraman Friday, 13 March, 7.30pm. £17.50; Child £13.50.

Swan Lake screened from ROH. Monday, 23 March, 7.15pm. £16.50; Child £10.50.

Shaun the Sheep – film from the Wallace & Gromit team. 28 & 31 March, 1-4 & 7-9 Apriil, 2pm. £8.70/£7.50.

DORKING Dorking Halls Reigate Rd, Dorking RH4 1SG Tel: 01306 881717. dorkinghalls.co.uk Check website for Saturday morning family cinema and Nappy Mondays.

Easter Panto: Beauty and the Beast 28 March, 11am. £13 Milkshake! Party Party Live Saturday, 4 April, 1pm. £14; Child £12; Family £46.

EAST GRINSTEAD Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre De la Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS Tel: 01342 302000. chequermead.org.uk iMagician Jamie Allen presents... Saturday, 28 March, 7.30pm. £17.50; Child £15; Family £55.

East Grinstead Music & Arts Festival – Youth Production 18 April-10 May. See website for details.

REDHILL

The Harlequin Theatre Warwick Quadrant,

Redhill, RH1 1NN Tel: 01737 276 500. harlequintheatre.co.uk Saturday morning cinema for children, starts 11.30am. Baby Club screenings for parents/carers with baby (up to 12 mths).

Take Ten – Community Gala from Orbit Shed, inclusive theatre. Saturday, 28 March, 7.30pm. Free.

Merlin: The Sword in the Stone Wednesday, 1 April, 2.30pm. 8.50.

HOLIDAY CAMPS & COURSES

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The Barn Theatre 25 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted

RH8 0AA Tel: 01959 561811. barntheatreoxted.co.uk Oxted Operatic Society – My Fair Lady 10+yrs.

Tues-Sat, 14-18 April, 7.45pm & Sat Mat 2.30pm. £12- £15 via web or call 07530 52 80 94.

CRAWLEY The Hawth Theatre Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ Tel: 01293 553636.

Mon-Sat 10am–8.15pm hawth.co.uk The Tiger Who Came to Tea 3+yrs. Thurs-Sat, 26-28 March am & pm. £11.

The Sooty Show Sunday, 12 April, 11am & 2.30pm. £14, Child £12; Family £42.

The Chuckle Brothers: Chuckles of Oz Sunday, 19 April, 2pm. £15.50; Family £58.

Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Wed & Thurs, 29- 30 April, 1&4pm. £18; Child £16.50 or £11.50 12-24mths; Family £60.

KINGSTON The Rose Theatre 24-26 High Sreet,

Kingston KT1 1HL Box Office: 08444 821 556 rosetheatrekingston.org Goldilocks and the Three Bears – Featherstone Puppets. Sunday, 29 March, 10,11.30am & 1pm. £3; Child £5.

The Amazing Bubble Man 8-9 April, am/pm. £11.50- £13.50; Family £40.

GUILDFORD The Electric Theatre, Onslow St, Guildford GU1 4SZ Box office: 01483 444789. guildford.gov.uk/electrictheatre The Hundred and One Dalmatians 4+yrs. 9-1 April, 3.30 & 7.30pm. From £8.50.

G LIVE London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AA

Box Office: 0844 7701 797. glive.co.uk Tiger Who Came to Tea 30-31 March, am/pm. £12.

Chris & Pui Roadshow 10 April, 2pm. £13; Child £11; Family £44.

Comedy Club 4 Kids 25 April, 3pm. £10; Family £31.

Reigate Holiday Club at Holmesdale School, Alma Rd, Reigate RH2 0BY. 4-11yrs. Mon-Thurs, 30 March-2 April & Tues-Fri, 7-10 April, 8am-6pm / 9am-5pm or half day 8am- 1pm. From £15 to £30 per day. Contact: Lorna on 07789 83 14 06. facebook.com/reigateholidayclub.co.uk reigateholidayclub.co.uk

Cranbrook Adventurers School Holiday Club,

Coppingham Cottage, Horley RH6 9EF. 4-11 yrs. Easter Holidays, 8am-6pm. (Option to extend to 7.30am-6.30pm) £38.25 per day, £161 per full week. Tel: 01293 823163. cranbrooknursery.co.uk

Dash Holiday Day Camps at de Stafford Sports Centre, Caterham. Mon-Thurs, 30 Mar-2 Apr & Tues-Fri, 7-10 April. 8.30am–5pm: £24.50/£22 per day. Half Day: 8.30am1pm or 1-5pm. £12.50 / £11. Tel: 01883 344355. tandridgetrust.co.uk Supercamps Multi Activities Homefield Prep School, Sutton, Whitgift School S. Croydon 4-14yrs. 120 mins of exercise per day guaranteed! Mon-Thurs, 30 March-2 April & Tues-Fri, 7-10 April, 9am-5pm. £45 per day. £144/4 days. Extended day 8am-6pm +£6/day. Tel: 01235 467300. supercamps.co.uk Downsend Pre-Prep+ and Downsend+ at Downsend School, Leatherhead KT22 8TJ. Activities for 2-13 yr olds. 8am-5.30pm. Tel: 07899 01 12 75 (Pre-Prep, 2-5yrs).

Tel: 07909 861 280 (6-13yrs). downsend.co.uk Mega Days at The Hawthorns Sports Centre, Pendell Court, Bletchingley RH1 4QJ. 4-12 yrs. Easter Holidays, 8am6pm, £43. Flexihours. Tel: 01883 743377 (ext 2087). hawthorns.com/sports-centre ‘Fit For Sport’ at Dorking Sports Centre, Reigate Rd,

Dorking RH4 1SW. Activity Camps – sports, games, arts & crafts. 5-12 yrs. Easter Holidays, 8.30am-5.30pm. £38/day £182 full week. Tel: 0845 456 3233. fitforsport.co.uk

Oakwood Sports Centre Holiday Club Balcombe Rd, Horley RH6 9AB. 5-12yrs. Sports, arts and crafts. MonThurs, 30 March-2 April & Tues-Fri, 7-10 April: 8.30am5.30pm extended day, £23 (booked online). blueleisure.com Camp Beaumont Day Camps at Claremont Fan

Court School, Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9LY. 4-16yrs.

Mon-Thurs, 30 March-2 April & Tues-Fri, 7-10 April, 8.30am to 5.30pm. From £47 per day. Tel: 01263 823000. campbeaumont.co.uk/daycamps

TADWORTH The Children’s Trust Tadworth Court,

Breakfast, After School and Holidays Flexible sessions Hot meals Big garden Full week and sibling discount From 4 years Tel: 01293 823163

Tadworth, KT20 5RU thechildrenstrust.org.uk Toad on the Road - Head2Head MultiSensory Theatre for All. Tues & Thurs, 7 & 9 April am/pm. £3.

Bookings: 01372 278021.

CHIPSTEAD Chipstead Players at The Courtyard Theatre Hazelwood Lane, Chipstead CR5 3QU.

Box Office: 01737 555680 on Saturday, 10-11.30am. chipsteadplayers.org Say Goodbye to Satchwell Road 8+yrs and adults. Wed-Sat, 8-11 April, 7.30 pm. Sat matinee 2.15 pm. £10.

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See our website for further information and our current holiday programme and exciting day trips.

Out and About Princes Rd, Redhill RH1 6JJ. 4-12yrs.

Mon-Thurs, 30 March-2 April & Tues-Fri, 7-10 April, 10am-4pm or 8.30am-6pm. £18 / £27 per day. Easter Egg hunts, outside play, multi-sports hall, Easter crafts, bouncy castle. Also in Banstead. Tel: 01737 779979. ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

CRICKET

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Mini Crickets at Reigate St Marys and

Girls Attack!

YMCA Yippee Playscheme Sovereign

Inspire Academy of Dance Easter School. North Downs Primary

YMCA East Surrey Playscheme

Centre, Woodhatch, Reigate. For children with disability. 10am-4pm. 4-12 yrs. £18 per day. Tel: 01737 222859. ymcaredhill.com

Kestrels Children’s Centre

Croydon Rd, Caterham CR3 6QH. 7.30am6pm. 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 348641. kestrelschildrenscentre.co.uk

CAMPS - OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE Wild Learning Holiday Camp

Have fun in the woods! 5-12yrs. Easter holidays at Polesden Lacey Estate, Great Bookham nr Dorking 31 March-9 April. Also now in Buchan Park Crawley, Esher, Guildford, Farnham, Sheen & Wimbledon. 10.15am-4pm. Den building, fire making, tracking and stalking, rope bridges, mud sculptures, environmental art, pond dipping, stealth games, exploring. £38/ day. Tel: 01483 424 400. wild-learning.net

Wild Easter Camp at Painshill Park,

Cobham KT11 1JE. Mon-Fri, 27-31 October, 9am-4.30pm. 8-13yrs. £35 per day, £120 / 4 days. A wild adventure with bushwhacking, bivouac building & mud sculptures.

Tel: 01932 868113 or painshill.co.uk

Priory Events Sandy Lane, Nutfield

RH1 4EJ. Multi-Activity Days (MAD) Weds, 1 & 8 April. Obstacle Course, Archery and Quad Bike Challenge. Also Junior Paintball days. 8-15yrs. 10.45am-3pm. £55.

Tel: 01737 822484. prioryevents.co.uk

The Adventure Zone and TAZ

Families at High Ashurst, Mickleham, Dorking RH5 6DQ. Adventure Days for 8-13 yr olds and Family days. Tel: 01372 378901. surreycc.gov.uk/theadventurezone

ARTS AND CRAFTS Bake and Bounce - Baking and soft play for 4-7 yrs. Wednesday 8 April, 2-4pm, £10.50/£9. Tandridge Leisure Centre, Oxted Tel: 01883 716717.

Puppets arts & crafts at Tandridge

Leisure Centre, Oxted. 3-6yrs 31 March, 10.30am-12noon & 7-11yrs 31 March, 1-3pm. £10.50/£9. Tel: 01883 716717.

CLIMBING High Sports Indoor Climbing Centre K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley RH11

9BQ. Holiday Tasters (4+yrs) £12.50 and Half-day fun days £24. Tel: 0845 363 1177. high-sports.co.uk/crawley

Be Climbing Stone Farm, Admiral’s

Bridge Lane, East Grinstead 6-18yrs.

Outdoor rock climbing if weather permits!

Indoors if not. 3-hr courses £40. Belinda Fuller Tel: 07846 08 99 22. beclimbing.co.uk

Downsend School, Leatherhead.

3-8 yrs. Reigate: 7-10 April; Leatherhead: 30 March-2 April. Tel: 01737 814399. minicrickets.com

Krafts Epsom. 4-6yrs and 7-11yrs. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical theatre and craft workshop. 7-10 April, 9.30am-3pm. £120 / 4dys; £60 /2days (4-6yrs) Tel Jennai: 01306 886243. dandeliontheatrearts. co.uk and kidskrafts.co.uk

Reigate College Sports Hall, Rushworth Rd RH2 0QF. Sundays, 11.30-12.30pm fun skating. 12.30-1.25pm Lessons, Grades 1-9, 3+yrs. Skate hire, Fun skate & Lesson £8.

Tel: 01293 776266. rrarsc.co.uk

SKIING

RIDING Orchard Cottage Riding Stables

School, Betchworth. 3-10yrs. Dancing, singing, acting and craft. Wed-Thurs, 1 & 2 April 10am-3pm. £25/ day or £40 /2days.

Call Miss Jo: 07783 13 83 48. inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

Dandelion Theatre Arts and Kids

Sunday family roller skating

Sports Camps at Hazelwood School, Limpsfield, Oxted. Mini & Junior Girls 6-14yrs. 30 & 31 March, 1 April, 10am-3pm. Netball plus rounders and ball skills. Call Lynn & Maggie: 07896 90 23 71. pitchero.com/clubs/girlsattack

DANCE and DRAMA

Drama & Dance workshops at Tandridge Leisure Centre, Oxted. Escape to Earth (Drama) 7-11yrs. Tues, 7 April 10am-3pm £17/£15. Feelgood Fever (Dance) 5-8yrs. Wed, 1 April 2-3.30pm £9/£8. Creative Storytelling for 2-4yrs. Fri, 10 April 1.30- 2.15pm £5/£4.

Creative Movement for 4-7yrs. Fri, 10 April 2.30-3.30pm £9/£8. Tel: 01883 716717. tandridgetrust.co.uk

ROLLER SKATING

Bowles Outdoor Centre

Sandhill Lane, Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9LW. Babylon Lane, Lower Kingswood KT20 Day & half-day courses in skiing, 6XA. 5+yrs incl total beginners. Pony Day snowboarding, climbing, canoeing. £50 / Courses: Learn about ponies, a riding lesson £30. 8-15yrs. Tel: 01892 665665. plus games. 9am-3.30pm. £60/day.

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FOOTBALL Crystal Palace Football Camps

6-14 yrs. At de Stafford Sports Centre, Caterham 01883 344355. Tues & Wed, 7 & 8 April, 10am – 3pm. £17/£15 per session.

GOLF Reigate Heath Golf Club Reigate

3-day golf camps, flexible times. 4+yrs.

Clifford Gough Tel: 01737 242610 option 1. reigateheathgc.com

Betchworth Park Golf Club Holiday

Camps Dorking, 10am-3pm. 5+yrs. £25 per day or £40 for both. Tel: Tom Bridger, 07535 55 81 19. tombridger.co.uk

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Springfit Freestyle Gymnastics & Trampolining – see Trampolining.

DK Gymnastics at Aberdour School, Brighton Rd, Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ. Boys & girls 4-16yrs. Tel: 07709 413854. dkgymnastics.co.uk

GO WILD

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KARTING

Junior Karting Arrive & Drive, Daytona Sandown Park, Esher KT10 8AN. 7-15yrs and Bambinos 5-7yrs. Booking essential.

Tel: 0845 644 5502. daytona.co.uk

MOUNTAIN BOARDING Ride the Hill Learn to Mountainboard!

Group & private sessions. 8+yrs. Priory Farm, Nutfield RH1 4EJ. Tel: 01737 8224458. ridethehill.com

Wild Learning holiday clubs O Fire

lighting building O Nature walks O Tracking O Games O Bushcraft O Wild adventures Ages 5-12 10.15–4.00 O Den

Farnham,Farnham, Esher, Godalming, Guildford, Dorking, Esher, Guildford Crawley and Wimbledon Dorking, Sheen, Wimbledon, Sheen and Godalming www.wild-learning.net call 01483 01483424 424400 400 www.wild-learning.net or call Easter ad.indd 1

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Out Local and News About SPORTS – MIXED Reigate & Banstead taster sessions

7-15yrs. £6-£10 per session. Call Sue Sergeant Tel: 01737 276700. reigate-banstead.gov.uk

SWIMMING Pool Schools Reigate Grammar School,

Dunottar School, Reigate & Hazelwood School, Oxted. Ask about FREE non-swimmer places! Easter Holiday course: 31 March -2 April Reigate & Oxted, £50.

Tel: 0845 604 2476. poolschools.co.uk

Tandridge Leisure Centre Oxted & de Stafford, Caterham. Beginners & Improvers. 4+yrs. 30 March - 2 April & 7-10 April. Tel Oxted: 01883 716717. tandridgetrust.co.uk

Donyngs Leisure Centre Redhill RH1 1DP. 3+ yrs. 30 March-1 April, 3-day swimming and diving courses. £14.25. Tel: 01737 764732. betterlessons.org.uk/holiday

Dorking Sports Centre Swim School

‘crash courses’ Reigate Rd, Dorking RH4 1SN. Tel: 01306 870185. dorkingsportscentre.co.uk

J.G. Swimming Chinthurst School,

Tadworth. 4+yrs. Crash Courses 30 March-3 April and 6-10 April. Non-swimmers to stroke improvers. £35/week. Jane Gandey: 07768 43 27 72. jgswimming.co.uk

TECH CAMPS Fire Tech Camps Day & week courses

in video game or mobile app design & web development. 9-17yrs. Day workshop: £100.

Imperial College London & Brighton bases. firetechcamp.com

TENNIS & RACKET SPORTS Tennis Camps at Redhill Lawn Tennis Club,

Linkfield Lane, Redhill RH1 1JW. 4+yrs. 9.30am12.30pm. £12/£11. Contact Tim: 07956 38 35 35. redhilltennisclub.co.uk

Junior Tennis Camp at The Limpsfield Club RH8 0DH. Tel: Derek 01883 714079. limpsfieldtennis.co.uk

Matchpoint Tennis Courses at Hurst Green RH8 9BQ. 5+yrs. Call: 01883 717161. matchpointtennis.co.uk

TRAMPOLINING & GYMNASTICS Springfit Gymnastics & Trampoline Club, St Bede’s School, Carlton Rd, Redhill RH1

2LQ. Freestyle gymnastics (Parkour) and drop-in trampoline classes Wednesdays, 1 & 8 April, 4.30-6pm. 5+yrs. £9.50. Trampolines, air track, vaults, trampette, beam, ropes.

Tel: Adam 07932 752081. springfit.org

Trampolining Mega Session Caterham on the Hill. Anti-Gravity trampolining, fun and games.

4+yrs. Tel: James 01883 620971. ag-tc.co.uk

Acrobounce with Pointers Gymnastics and Trampoline Club at Warlingham School 4+yrs.

Tel: 07737 30 63 16. pointersclub.co.uk

WATERSPORTS Watersports Course at Aqua Sports

Mercers Park, Nutfield Marsh Rd, Merstham, nr Redhill RH1 4EU. Learn to Dinghy Sail, or Windsurf, or Paddlesports. 8-14yrs. Mornings or afternoons. From £99 for 2 or 4-day course.

Tel: 01737 644 288. aquasports.co.uk

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FREE Swimming lessons in Oxted and Reigate for 4- 6 yrs Reigate: Easter Holidays 31 March - 2 April.

May half term 27 - 29 May Oxted: 5 week short course Hazelwood school Sat afternoons from 9 May Reigate: We offer term time lessons for all ages and abilities.

Oxted: We offer parent and child for children age 2 to level 5 at Hazelwood school.

To apply and for more information tel: 0845 604 2476 email: info@poolschools.co.uk

www.poolschools.co.uk