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HAPPY NEW YEAR, Christmas time will have left some parents feeling refreshed, others completely exhausted after all the preparations, parties and puddings! I can think of nothing better than getting out into the fresh air for a long walk – or check the fun days out visiting local farms and parks (pages 8-9) to combine a day outdoors with some gorgeous animals – and always a cosy place to stop for a mug of hot chocolate!

To make a good new year’s resolution, read about the new local food initiative from Cherie Williams (page 10). Yours Locally offers to deliver a wonderful collection of local meat, fruit and veg, cheeses, ice cream, bread, wine and more to a 15-mile radius of Tadworth – so that’s everyone who receives this magazine!

Our nursery feature on pages 11-14 includes the new forest school on the Polesden Lacey estate, which sets a great example for others to follow.

2013 – fresh and healthy in every way!

Eleanor Lines, Editor, Families Surrey East

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ChildLine volunteers wanted NSPCC research shows that. on average, two children in every primary school classroom have suffered abuse or neglect. The majority of cases go undetected.

These young children often feel alone and desperate and many have nobody to turn to.

The NSPCC will launch a national appeal to support an ambitious new programme for national children’s charity ChildLine to visit every primary school in the UK by 2016, helping younger children’s understanding of abuse and how they can stay safe.

TV presenter and ChildLine counsellor Anna Williamson is calling for volunteers to help the charity in Surrey. She said: “I’ve been a ChildLine counsellor for six months and think this new service will really help to raise awareness of ChildLine and let children know that they are not alone.�

The service will be delivered by volunteers, with sessions approved as suitable for nine to 11-year-olds by child protection specialists.

Call ChildLine on 0800 1111 childline.org.uk the UK’s only free and confidential 24-hour helpline for children and young people.

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Local News

Redhill’s Memorial Park to get £1.4m makeover

Leatherhead Help Shop moves From Spring 2013, the Help Shop in Leatherhead will be based at the town’s library at The Mansion House. The move will reduce duplication and is part of a cost-saving exercise but should provide for a better service going forward. The library is just three minutes walk away and offers two disabled parking bays and two hours free parking for customers, so there are advantages to drivers to the HelpShop.

As a County Council service, more information about the library can be found at surreycc.gov.uk/libraries.

Sugarlumps Café opens in Merstham

Memorial Park in Redhill town centre is to get a £1.4 million facelift to improve the park and its facilities.

Plans include: · building a new café pavilion with toilets · moving the children’s play area to a more central location, next to the new café, and improving it · creating a ‘sports zone’ by updating the existing sports facilities · improving the park’s cycle route and widening paths · increasing access to the town centre · reinvigorating the sensory garden · introducing planting schemes offering greater biodiversity, such as areas of meadow Work should start in autumn 2013 and be complete by the summer of 2014.

NICE makes exercise the norm

Sugarlumps is a cosy tea shop and imaginative pre-school play-space in Nutfield Road, South Merstham newly opened at the front of the gift shop formerly known as Rocket + Fairydust.

Sugarlumps provides an escape for those who fancy a cuppa and a slice of cake, either with or without the children. Toys and books are provided and on display are gifts and treats handmade by Rocket + Fairydust.

Street parking and outside seating for sunny days make a visit relaxed and easy. Steph and Kirstin are local mums, both creative people using their talents to create a space for grown-ups and kids alike.

Open on weekdays from 9am to 3pm and on Saturday from 10am to 1pm, birthday parties can also be booked on Saturday afternoons. rocketandfairydust.co.uk

Walking and cycling should become the norm for short journeys says the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), in new guidance published this month.

Regular exercise helps achieve a healthy lifestyle; preventing up to 50% of coronary heart disease, stroke and type-2 diabetes, as well and protecting mental health.

NICE guidelines now suggest integrating walking routes with public transport for longer journeys. Signage should give details of the distance and/or walking time between transport facilities and destinations.

Schools should encourage children to walk or cycle all or part of the way to school, including children with limited mobility.

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Local News Dunnottar School in St Lucia

New aerial adventure course for Guildford A brand new aerial adventure park is coming to Guildford’s Stoke Park, subject to final approvals - and to open in Spring 2013.

Dunottar’s charity spreads to the West Indies Ruth Hyde, former student at Dunottar School and now a consultant in Data Analytics, took a career break to do voluntary work at another school with the same name in St Lucia, West Indies. Dunnottar in St Lucia is a special needs school for eighty students with disabilities such as Downs syndrome and Autism.

Ruth cooked, assisted in the classrooms, computerised student records, helped create a school website (dunnottar.lc), made booklets about the school and set up special IT software for the children. She successfully applied for a grant for playground equipment, and then project-managed the building of the playground.

“I loved my time at the school,” said Ruth, “The children were always full of smiles even when times were tough. I was humbled and learnt many life lessons.”

Junior Youth Voice Leader elected Theo Down, Year 6 pupil from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Dorking, was elected the new leader of Mole Valley’s Junior Youth Voice in November’s meeting at the Council Chamber at Pippbrook, Dorking, where they meet every two months.

With over 30 separate aerial-stations the new Wild Wood Aerial Adventure will have both a high and a lowrope course, incorporating zip-wires, towers, wobbly bridges and complemented by challenging obstacles, a 15 metre descender and other physically taxing tasks for children and adults alike.

Wild Wood Aerial Adventure will be located at Peacock Wood on the north side of Stoke Park opposite The Spectrum Leisure Centre.

Minimal impact on trees, low carbon footprint and high safety factor have been designed into the scheme.

Get crafty and support disabled children Leading children’s disability charity Newlife Foundation is calling on all crafters to help support disabled and terminally ill children around the UK. Either make something and sell it at local sales and donate the proceeds to Newlife or donate your handcrafted goods and they’ll sell it for you.

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Junior Youth Voice is made up of youth Youth Voice Theo Down councillors, aged 9 to 11, who represent primary Newlife has funded £8.2million of disability equipment for more schools across the district. Members of the than 5,400 under-19s and supports end-of-life children by prompt group have already created a community plan and implemented a provision of specialist equipment. The charity invested £1.5million safety project. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, 30 into the opening of the Newlife Birth Defects Research Centre at January, 4.30 to 5.30pm.

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Theo’s election speech promised to present other pupils’ ideas at To join Newlife and support disabled children please contact Vicky council meetings in a clear and positive way. “It’s not just the adults Jones or Anna Szymczak on 01543 468 888 or email getcrafty@ who can make a difference to the way we live in Surrey” said Theo. newlifecharity.co.uk.

Junior Youth Voice is a good opportunity for young people to Information on the charity can be found at newlifecharity.co.uk or get involved in democracy. For older children, Mole Valley Youth the trading company at newlifetrading.co.uk For further advice Voice, for 11-19 year olds, also offers an opportunity to take part. from the Newlife Nurse Services, call 0800 902 0095. mvyouthvoice.org.uk molevalley.gov.uk The Old Dairy Pottery and Craft Studios Paint your own pottery and learn new crafts.

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Local News

Rethink your rubbish In the first ten weeks of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s new recycling and refuse service, 615 tonnes of mixed recycling and 300 tonnes of food waste were diverted from landfill, saving the Surrey taxpayer money.

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New soft play in Dorking Halls Dorking Halls’Saturday Morning Cinema Club has made this a popular venue for children with their parents. Now Soft Play Drop-in Mornings have been launched on weekday mornings for the under 3s and under 5s..

Under 3s drop-ins take place on a Monday, under 5s on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9.15-12.15am (last entry 11.15am). Costing £4 for the first child and £2.50 for subsequent children, the Soft-Play Dropins provide a comfortable venue with excellent coffee for parents.

Soft-Play parties may also be booked (01306 879314).

To find out more or to pre-book a Soft-Play session, call the Box Office on 01306 881717.

Join together and switch Would you like to pay less for your electricity and gas bills? If so, why not join Surrey’s new ‘collective switching’ scheme, which offers a hassle-free helping hand to get the best energy deal.

Collective switching works by getting a group of people to buy the energy together, at a cheaper rate. It could mean you save up to £200 on your annual energy bills, particularly if you’ve not switched suppliers recently.

If you’re interested to find out what you could save, just tell us some information about yourself and your energy usage. After 26 February 2013 you’ll be contacted with the price of the deal, when you can decide whether to take it up.

Visit surreyswitchandsave.org or call 0800 0488264 to register. Full details of terms and conditions are available online.

HAT’S ON to support Brain Tumour Research

Join the fun on March 28th and help fund the fight against brain tumours!

Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to improve your child’s skills, develop their confidence and inspire a passion for learning.

'Wear a Hat Day’ is a fun way of increasing awareness and raising money for vital research into an often overlooked form of cancer. The charity, Brain Tumour Research, encourages people to make donations in order to wear a hat to school – or anywhere, even at home.

Brain tumour research receives less than 1% of national cancer research spending in the UK yet it kills more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer. So get ready and get involved on March 28th 2013!

Contact your local Instructor for a Free Assessment: Fetcham Study Centre 01372 370164 Oxted Study Centre 01883 723204 Redhill Study Centre 01737 277380 Tadworth Study Centre 020 8394 1698

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Babies and Toddlers With the news that the royal couple Kate and William are expecting their first baby this summer, the excitement level is high. Many companies, with relevant products and services, are leaping at the opportunity to tell us how they can help the royal couple – and every pregnant woman.

We’ve heard from vitamin supplement providers wanting to keep mums-to-be on top of symptoms such as leg cramps

using vitamin sprays for easy absorption, breast-pump manufacturers wanting to reach the 30% of mums who return to work while still breastfeeding, a baby-sitting agency spotting an ad that may just be a search for the future monarch’s nanny, publishers with perfect reading for new parents – and, on the other hand, the Government making a timely swipe at Child Benefits for higher earners!

Pregnancy Books fit for a future Queen The Duchess of Cambridge, and possibly the most famous motherto-be on the planet, faces an extraordinary 9 months ahead with the world's media following her every move, and so we thought it only right and proper to point her in the direction of the best pregnancy and birth self-help books out there and to help her through the avalanche of advice coming her way from every female columnist in the land.

Staying healthy If Kate gets cornered by a Mummy-bore dispensing advice she can rely on Marie Mongan’s breathing exercises to keep her calm. “Hypnobirthing: The Breakthrough to Safer, Easier, More Comfortable Childbirthâ€? by Marie Mongan (ÂŁ14.99) Keeping it real And although Kate has

an army of friends and helpers, they won’t have answers to all the questions.

"If The Cap Fits: A Pregnancy Tale" by Vikki Rimmer, Published to Kindle (ÂŁ0.77) is an irreverent guide to the 9 months ahead. Does not contain bootie knitting patterns or smug-pregnancy tales, just honest bouts of vomiting, fear, mad midwives and bumpy sex.

Expectation management Heidi Murkoff and

Sharon Mazel’s "What To Expect When You’re Expecting" (4th Edition £16.99) will give Kate the heads up before the head shows.

Choices "Egbert - a fine name for a future king!" “How to Choose the Best Name for your Babyâ€? by Holly Ivins (ÂŁ5.99).

Due Date When sleep deprivation sets in

and it’s hard to decipher the royal behind from the royal elbow; “Your Baby Week by Week: the Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your New Babyâ€? by Simone Cave (ÂŁ12.99)

And finally... When the dust has settled

and half the press pack are off chasing Cheryl again, Kate and Wills will need the “Parental Advisory Manualâ€? by Natasha Desborough (ÂŁ9.99) which draws on the experiences and confessions of real life mums and dads and uncovers the truth about life with children.

High Income Child Benefit charge - what you need to know A High Income Child Benefit charge will be introduced from 7 January 2013. You may be liable to this new tax charge if you, or your partner, have an individual income of more than ÂŁ50,000 and one of you gets Child Benefit or contributions towards the upkeep of a child.

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This affects married and unmarried couples and it affects partners living together even if they are not both the biological parents of a child.

For those earning more than ÂŁ50,000 p.a. you are expected to fill in a self-assessment tax return form each year. Child Benefit has to be declared as income.

Ask your employer to sign up to a childcare voucher scheme – see page 7 - which helps them by reducing their National Insurance bill and helps you to reduce your taxable income by sacrificing some of your salary then using it to pay for childcare for children up to the age of 15yrs (nurseries, nannies, holiday camps – check first that they accept them).

Making payments to charities through GiftAid may also help reduce your net adjusted income to under the ÂŁ50,000 threshold.

For every ÂŁ100 of income you or your partner have between ÂŁ50,000 and ÂŁ60,000, there is a tax charge of 1% of your total Child Benefit.

Where to get more information

The higher earner’s salary is the one that is taken into account.

Your income is based on your adjusted net income. Even if you or your partner have an income of £50,000 a year or more, you may find that the tax charge doesn’t apply. Adjusted net income is your income less any payments you make to a pension scheme, donations to charity through Gift Aid and reductions due to membership of salary sacrifice schemes such as childcare vouchers and the 'Cycle to Work' scheme.

You could consider increasing payments to your pension, for example, to bring your annual adjusted net income down.

For those receiving more than £60,000 net adjusted income p.a. you can opt to stop receiving Child Benefit as the tax charge would wipe out any financial gain. If you surrender your Child Benefit you won’t have to complete a tax return.

Higher earners (>ÂŁ50,000 p.a.) in receipt of Child Benefit should register for self-assessment with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) by 6 Oct 2013.

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Increase your pension payments as these payments are deducted from your total income.

* See the government’s website hmrc.gov.uk/childbenefitcharge * moneyvista.com/families - a personal finance website owned and funded by Royal London mutual life and pensions company but offering independent information at no cost. MoneyVista will be free to use for the next few months, though this may change.

STOP PRESS: We hope to bring you news of potential extra funding to pay for nursery places for 20% of 2yr olds from September 2013 and 40% of 2yr olds from September 2014.

The information is available on education.gov.uk/childrenandyoungpeople/earlylearningandchildcare/delivery Click on 'Free entitlement to early education' in the left-hand column.

Thanks to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and MoneyVista for help with this article.

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Helen Delaney understands how it feels to exercise whilst pregnant and the importance of exercise once you've had your baby. As mum to two children, Helen found it challenging to find the right time and place to exercise while she was pregnant.

After she had given birth Helen wanted the option to keep her baby in view while she exercised.

So Helen’s idea for The Fitness Room was born. She is now fully qualified, registered and insured with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REP's) with an added certificate in the design of pre- and post-natal exercise prescriptions as well as in nutrition and weight management.

Helen’s Personal Training studio in Reigate invites mums to bring their baby whilst they work out with Helen. Clients turn up with their baby in their car seat and they usually sleep whilst mum works out. If they do wake up, Helen has a supply of toys to keep them amused or she’s happy to give them a cuddle. Clients can work with Helen individually, or in groups of two or three.

Helen is passionate about keeping fit both during and after pregnancy and makes it her aim to help mums reach their goals, be it weight loss, getting fitter, toning up or simply to start feeling good about themselves again.

Call Helen if you need motivating to get fit, are pregnant or have recently had a baby, find gyms a bit daunting or maybe just want to fit into your skinny jeans.

Helen also offers a Boot Camp Circuits class (where babies in car seats are welcome) and a ‘6 week body blitz’ programme which mums can join 12 weeks after giving birth.

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Classes for babies & children aged 3 months to 5 years For details on classes in Limpsfield Chart, Redhill, Merstham, Godstone, Caterham, Lingfield, East Grinstead, Horley, Reigate & Dorking Call Nick or Carol on 01883 712881 / 724800 nickjojo80@hotmail.com www.jojingles.com/esurrey-egrinstead Children’s Parties & Nursery Sessions also available!

You can contact Helen on 07961 335881 or visit thefitnessroomreigate.co.uk

My Lovely Parent (Time for Older Mums!)

Here’s a good New Year’s Resolution! It's an online dating site where adult children encourage their 'older' parents (broadly the over 50s) to meet new people. Launched on October 2012 by Matt Connolly and inspired by his mum’s request for him to find her a ‘knight in shining armour’, Matt has used his expertise in digital agencies to create something safe and specially for ‘older single mums’.

This means that readers can put forward the names of our single parents who are looking for a partner. myLovelyParent then makes contact to authenticate the application. Matt Connolly, founder of myLovelyParent says “People want their parents to be happy and, if possible, to have someone special to share that happiness�. You can find out more at mylovelyparent.com

What are childcare vouchers?

A special government scheme operated through employers that allows you to pay for childcare from your pre-tax salary and National Insurance income. Several childcare voucher companies offer this scheme.

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Animal Days Out

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It is all about getting back to nature, in a very childfriendly way. Put your boots on, stand in the mud, smell the animals. Don’t forget, too, that this is a chance for some real development for your child, from baby to big one.

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A young baby will particularly enjoy the impressions of the farm. A baby who is a bit older will like the different sounds of all the creatures. A young toddler loves to pet the guinea pigs and walk from one cage to another, "visiting" each and every animal. An older toddler will benevolently help the farmer with his/her tasks, picking up eggs and helping with the animals.

In short: There is fun for every age!

We’ve rounded up the best local animal visits to help you choose your days out. Most are wheelchair accessible and all have free parking. They are in alphabetical order! Note: Opening times are given for winter – so they may be longer in summer. Check prices and times before you go.

Wych Cross, Forest Row RH18 5JN Tel: 01825 712040. llamapark.co.uk -MBNBT BMQBDBT BOE B IFSE PG SFJOEFFS See Santa’s reindeer relaxing in their frosty fields; llamas and alpacas in their covered pens. Watch the Information Barn video. Visit the shop full of knitwear, accessories, cards, gifts, and toys. Cosy coffee shop with woodburning stove; warm yourself up with a bowl of homemade soup. Winter admission prices: Adults £ 4.50; children £3.50 (2-16 yrs).

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Beaver Zoological Gardens & Reptile Rescue, Waylands Farm, Approach Rd , Tatsfield, nr Westerham, Kent TN16 2JT Tel: 01959 577747. beaverwaterworld.com A beaver at Beaver Water World Animal rescue centre for beavers; birds including macaws, parrots and chickens; crocodiles and lizards, snakes and many other reptiles; tortoises; deer, lemur, meerkats and small primates.

Some supervised handling sessions with volunteer staff, parties, educational trips. Future plans for an educational centre and animal hospital. Picnic facilities and refreshments. Admission: £4; child £3. Open daily 10am-5pm.

#*3%803-% + Jenny Wren Farm and Underwater World Within Alice Holt Forest, Holt Pound, Farnham GU10 4LD Tel:01420 22140. birdworld.co.uk From massive Maribou Stork to owls and tiny Sunbirds – amazing birds from around the world. Three attractions in one. Animal handling at Jenny Wren farm and feeding time, flying displays. Underwater World in a tropical mountain stream, through jungle swamps to the colourful world of marine reefs. Café, picnic space and play and adventure areas. Gift shop and pet shop. Open weekends, then daily from February half term. Admission: Adult £12.50- £14.50; Child £9.50-£12.50. <3s free.

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Friendly farm animals in the new Big Animal Barn and Small Animal Village, including goats, sheep, cows, llamas, ponies, donkeys, chickens and more.

Goat milking, animal handling, pig racing, tractor rides and pony rides.

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For playtime: Two large playbarns offer a giant astroslide, six trampolines and young drivers tractor zone. Homemade food in the Old Barn Tearooms all day. Gift Shop. Parties. Admission: £9.20 (317yrs) £7.60 (2yrs) <2s free. 30% discount on winter weekdays. See also voucher on page 9! Check website for discounts.

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40 different native species, from tiny harvest mice to magnificent red deer and everything in between! Fox families, Nocturnal House, Walk-through red squirrel enclosure, owl flying displays, deer park, observation badger sett, otter ponds, wildcats, animals in the indoor barn and hedgerow displays. Learn about the animals at regular Keeper Talks.

Wildlife Gift Shop, Coffee Shop Open February half term: Saturday, 16 February to Sunday, 24 February 2013, 10am to dusk. Admission: Adults: £10.50, Seniors: £9.50, Children age 3-15: £7.60. See voucher on this page!

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A Winter Mini Break package at the hotel including tickets to the Zoo and SEA LIFE centre costs from £109 for a family of four, January to early March.

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Humboldt penguins, fennec foxes, meerkats, rainbow lorikeets, bintuongs, ring-tailed lemurs, servals, black and white colobus monkeys, black lemurs, two-toed sloths, capuchin monkeys, golden lion tamarins, otters, racoons, alpacas, cows and chickens and more.

Feeding times. Adventure play, Jungle soft play and golf. Winter Admission: £29.99 family of 2, £59.99 family of 4. <2s free.(cheaper January weekdays, slightly more at Feb half term). Cafes and gift shop. Winter opening: 10am – 5pm

(0%450/& '"3. Tilburstow Hill Rd, Godstone RH9 8LX. Tel: 01883 742546 A variety of large and small animals from guinea pigs to goats and ponies and pigs; children can help to feed the pigs and ducks.

Animal handling. Animal viewing platform.

Tractor and trailer rides (£1), Adventure playground. Sand play. Den building area.

Swings, slides, zip slides, mazes and more.

Toy and gift shop. Pet Shop. Picnic barns.

Tearoom and playbarn refreshments. Winter Poney grooming opening: Daily, 10am-4.30pm. Admission: Adult £6; child 2-16yrs £6; 2yrs £2.20; <1s free.

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Furners Green, Uckfield, E Sussex TN22 3RG. Tel: 01825 790226. heavenfarm.co.uk 100 acres of parkland and 600 years of farming history. Chickens, wallabies and deer. Some are rescue animals. Cattle in summer. Farm Museum. Nature trail, 1.5mls (from 1 March, tickets from craft shop or kiosk).

Organic farm shop. Stable Tea Rooms (closed January). Craft Shop (Winter closing until Easter). Camping on the farm: caravans all year, tents May-October. Check opening hours in winter.

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Days Out 56--&:4 '"3. Turners Hill, Animal Nr. Crawley, West Sussex. RH10 4PE. Close J10 M23. Tel: 01342 718472. tulleysfarm.com A small collection of friendly furry animals, goats and small birds.

Spring Hatch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; chicks, lambs, baby animals, bunny hunt.

Free entry to farm shop and butchers, deli counter, Farmhouse Kitchen Tea Room, Hay Rack Espresso Bar, Animal Patch and Children's Play Area. Inflatables, trampolines, giant slide, barrel train, duck racing. Special events at Easter, Summer, Halloween and Christmas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; see website. Winter opening: 9am-5pm

Farm park adventure aimed at 2-13yr olds.

Visit the meerkats, otters, tortoises, parrots, Hobbledown Lovebirds and other birds, geese and ducks, play area guinea pigs, chinchillas, degus, porcupines, chipmunks, mara, rabbits, wallabies, pigs, llamas, alpaca, reindeer, deer, ponies and donkeys, cows, goats and sheep. Supervised feeding sessions.

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Find Hobbledown Village with low ropes and walkways, Hobbledown Barn with indoor maze and the Hoblings Play Village with sand play zone. Aerial adventure course and Crystalline Mine. Read about all the characters in Hobbledown the book! Available in the gift shop.

Indoor play barn. Hobnosh restaurant and drinks at The Cabin. Parties. Open all year. Winter admission: Adults: ÂŁ5; Child ÂŁ7. <2yrs free. (After-school discounts, annual pass)

Climbing Frames 3 Swings 3 Slides 3 Trampolines Table Tennis 3 Playhouses 3 Ride-on Cars Tractors 3 Go-Karts 3 Sandpits Paddling Pools 3 Sledges 3 Goals Basketball 3 Netball

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Supervised small animal handling area. Under cover in day time: Shetland pony, cart horse, woolly pigs, goats, miniature donkeys. In spring, lambs, kids, chicks, piglets and foals appear! Seasonal demonstrations: milking Buttercup the cow and the goats. Sheep shearing. Feeding the lambs. Goat racing, tractor rides (80p) and play areas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bouncing pillows and sand pits.

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Horses, reindeer, goats, llamas, sheep, ferrets, peacocks, cows and more. Animal encounters.

Family park attraction featuring outdoor and indoor play areas, outdoor entertainment from inflatable jumping pillows, crazy golf, pirate cove, Victorian carousel, dray rides and more. CafĂŠs and farmer birthday parties. Camping. Re-opens February half term 2013 Admission: prices to be announced, see website.

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Tilgate Park has its very own Nature Centre which houses a huge variety of animals from endangered species to farmyard favourites. It is home to over 500 animals of 95 species, ranging from cows and cranes to frogs and pheasants, making it a fantastic and affordable day for all the family. Walled Garden CafĂŠ. Admission: Adults ÂŁ2; 12-16yrs ÂŁ1; 2-11yrs 50p. Free in winter months.

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LOCAL FOOD

WKH O FDO ) G UHY OXWL Q Families Surrey East supports local GPPE JOJUJBUJWFT JO 4VSSFZ -BTU ZFBS JO .BZ 5SBDZ $BSSPMM MBVODIFE LocalFoodSurrey.com to help people find local food and drink in the county and provide producers with a way of reaching new markets. Many farmers or small businesses donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the resources to deliver their products direct to peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homes. :PVST -PDBMMZ JT B OFX MPDBM CVTJOFTT helping to bridge the gap between producer and consumer.

On visiting some friends with a farm shop down a nearby lane, Cherie found that they had never visited it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; because supermarkets are a one-stop shop, the prices are good and there is never enough time for anything else.

of our carrots from South Africa.

Example Exporter; South Africa / Food Miles; 6,000

put healthy food into her son, not over-processed foods full of preservatives to prolong shelf life and ones that have travelled many miles.

For the economy

As a source of education â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cherieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

For the community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to re-introduce to local people our producers, farmers and suppliers, such Consumers drive as Caroline and approximately her cows just a 12 BILLION MILES few miles away who make real every year to shop dairy ice cream for food. that goes from cow to freezer in under an hour; and Roy the bee man, 300 yards from Cherieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, who also has chickens for eggs, pigs for bacon, hams, joints and sausages

Cherie knows that prices have to be competitive whilst keeping it local and healthy. Some Yours Locally products are cheaper than in the supermarket â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and yet are the fresher, healthier option. The more local people support this local economy, the better the prices will be for all. Not everything can be cheaper, but Cherie hopes that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;healthier and fresherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will win people over. Cherie has developed the Yours Locally website where you can buy local online. Deliveries are available in a 15-mile radius.

As inspiration for the future â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in

In a difficult economic time, Yours Locally aims to help create new local jobs and boost local communities whilst supplying healthier foods for our families!

For her childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to keep â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;food

You can contact Yours Locally by telephone on 01737 223704 or text 07956 55 22 91.

For more information or to shop online visit the website at yours-locally.co.uk

which Cherie wants to work with schools to support â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;local produceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; days, showing how foods are produced and how to cook them.

So Cherie put a plan together â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to bring together the wonderful local produce she has found within a 40-mile radius and get it out to local people in a convenient way, whilst trying to keep it affordable.

TOMATOES - The British Tomato Growers Association says two thirds of the tomotoes eaten in the UK are imported. Example Exporter; Saudi Arabia / Food Miles; 3,100

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if we help our local farmers, we put money back into our local economy.

Yours Locally website offers many reasons why supporting local food makes sense.

Inspired by the local food in an episode of Masterchef early in 2012, Cherie Williams was curious to know what foods are produced locally to her home near Tadworth, Surrey.

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Promote your local food events LocalFoodSurrey.com is expanding the websiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events area so promoters can upload their own events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;LocalFoodSurrey.com is becoming the hub of food and drink in the county,â&#x20AC;? says founder Tracy Carroll. â&#x20AC;&#x153;and the new facility will make it very easy for people to promote everything from school fĂŞtes to charity lunches and food festivals.â&#x20AC;? As long as local food is involved â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if the cakes are homemade or the catering is being provided by a local restaurant, you can add your events details free to the website.

The new facility goes live in January.

To find out more visit LocalFoodSurrey.com or email info@localfoodsurrey.com

Nursery Education

Is a nursery the right choice for you?

Studies show that attending nursery can increase a child's confidence, because it involves mixing with adults and children from outside the family group. It gives children social skills and experience from an early age of an environment outside the home. The nursery 'key worker' scheme, under which each child is allocated a special member of staff with whom they can bond, helps provide security.

Healthy food and menus are another big plus of nursery provision. Staff are trained in what young children can do and when, so play and learning opportunities will be targetted appropriately.

Nurseries work best for parents who have regular working hours: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not easy for staff to deal with erratic patterns of collection and drop-off. Nurseries offer long working days but are not as flexible as, say, a nanny or a childminder. On the other hand, they will only very rarely be closed at short notice - so they're more reliable than one carer who may be ill or have to cope with a sudden family emergency.

But if you can fit around its opening hours, if your budget stretches to the fees, and if you like the idea of a social environment and a place with plenty of activities and trained carers, a nursery could be the place for your child and for you.

Staff-to-child ratio The government is currently considering cutting staff-to-child ratios in nurseries as a way of reducing what many see as unsustainable prices - but the move is controversial, and organisations such as the Preschool Learning Alliance are warning such a change could risk children's safety and well-being. Under current regulations, there must be one staff member for every three under-twos, and one for every four children aged two and three.

How to reduce nursery costs Most nurseries provide funded places for three-to-four year olds under the government free nursery education scheme.

If your child is younger, check whether your employer can offer help towards your nursery costs through the childcare voucher scheme. See page 6-7 for more information.

How to choose the right nursery Start your nursery search well ahead of the time to give you confidence about your choice. Ask other parents' views and shortlist the nurseries that might work for you. Take geography into account, eg is it on

MUSICAL THEATRE COURSE MODERN THEATRE DANCE TAP, STREET JAZZ your way to work? Don't hesitate to ask to visit a second time.

Read the most recent Ofsted inspection report and ask whether they have any awards for excellence. Be guided by your instincts; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a clichĂŠ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but see if the children look happy. Look at the indoor and outdoor play areas: are they pleasant, bright, welcoming, and do they seem safe? Ask about meals, how the food is prepared, and what time meals are served. What kinds of snacks are provided and how often are they available?

Watch the children while they're playing, and pay attention to how much they're interacting with the staff. Do staff seem relaxed, fun to be around? Do they seem interested in your child and his/her likes/dislikes and interests?

Ask about organised play sessions - weekly music groups, perhaps, or storytelling. Are there trips to the library, and to the park? How are these organised, and how often do they take place?

Make sure you understand what the nursery charges and exactly what the fees include (for example, do they cover meals, nappies, outings). How many weeks a year is the nursery open? How are parents involved in the nursery, and are there opportunities for parents to meet up?

Webcams Some nurseries have webcams, which allow parents to see live images of their child at play from their desk at work. Some parents welcome this idea, others say they want their child's nursery to know they trust its workers, and worry that they'll be seen as a way of spying on care workers. For parents who are nervous about leaving their child a webcam provides reassurance, so they can soon resist the temptation to watch their child at play so much that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get their work done!

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Nursery Education

Nursery care for very young babies Many nurseries can take babies from 0-4months and this requires parents to be especially confident in the provision. No parent takes it lightly to entrust their tiny one to the care of another.

Emotional bonding A third of mums of under-threes say that they look predominantly for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;social and educational opportunitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the care that they choose.

However, a recent report by WATCh (What About The Children?) is calling on Ofsted to reflect the vital role a loving attachment plays in the mental, emotional and physical health of the under-threes.

Advances in neuroscience have demonstrated the importance of key relationships in early life and the impact they have on future health and happiness. As Dr Pat Spungin, Director of WATCh, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;An infant needs the person looking after them to care about them - not just for them.â&#x20AC;? This means that the importance of emotional bonding is every bit as great as the social and educational opportunities provided by the care setting. WATCh promotes the importance of secure

attachment in the early years and the vital role that loving care plays in brain development. Carers (and parents) who pick up cues from the baby, care for their feelings as well as their physical needs, reflect to the baby their understanding of the babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feelings and help â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;containâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overwhelming feelings to make them more manageable all help make the attachment secure.

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ActivTots 10am - 10.45am Post Natal Course 12.30pm - 2.30pm Little Explorers 1.30pm - 3pm

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10 week courses available during evenings and mornings.

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Need some help and support?

Open Monday to Friday 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm for advice and information.

We do ask for a donation for some of our activities, but all Sure Start services are free for families on Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance and Disability Allowance.

Under 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Baby Group 10am - 11.30am Baby Basics Ante-Natal 12.30pm - 2.30pm

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Nursery Education youngest babies demonstrates that a key person is given special responsibilities for working with a small number of children, to give them reassurance to feel safe and cared for â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as well as building a relationship with the babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents. This is the expectation in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Every Child Mattersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; document. Ofsted inspection is expected to look into this aspect of care.

Miranda Walker of Woodlands Daycare Nursery in Oxted (Ofsted Outstanding, October 2012), said â&#x20AC;&#x153;We aim to provide loving care to all children starting from birth by forming positive relationships and partnership with parents while they settle in, and maintaining this throughout. We establish this by means of our key person approach and with a 3:1 care ratio irrespective of age. With all members of staff looking after at least one baby, we can build up continuity of care in order for the children to form strong emotional attachmentsâ&#x20AC;?

Jackie, at Huggetts Day Nursery, in Blindley Heath added â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, after a child has started at the setting should they and their family

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having a ball!

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For  class  availabilty  and  information  for  Dorking  Sports  Centre  on  Saturday  and  Tuesday  call  Helen  at   Little  Kickers  Dorking   on  020  8286  6038 or  email  hkelly@littlekickers.co.uk.

build a stronger bond with another adult we will, after discussion with the parents, more than likely change the Key Person.â&#x20AC;?

Parents can ask about the nursery manager about the key person approach to the care of young babies and should check how the consistency of their babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care will be achieved.

For Ofsted reports on local nurseries, go to ofsted.gov.uk For more information about WATCh and its recommendations, go to whataboutthechildren.org.uk

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From Nursery to Forest School by Kate Rice Bus Stop in Bookham â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bringing kids into nature and nature into kids

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The forest school course has made an amazing difference to our group; it has opened our eyes to a fantastic way of teaching children about the world around them using natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resources.â&#x20AC;?

As a pre-school we have always been an outdoor group and made regular woodland walks throughout the year in all weathers. When Surrey Early Years offered the opportunity for practitioners to train for the level 3 Forest Schools leaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award, I applied and was accepted after writing a short piece on how forest schools training would benefit our group.

The training consists of a two-day forest first aid course followed by a week of hands-on learning in the woods.

Participants learn how to light fires safely and how to teach children to use adult tools like bow saws and hand drills, as well as den building. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fantastic week; so much to learn! There is then a year profile building as you learn and practise new skills with the children and your team. Lots of help is available from the tutors. The highlight of the training is a two-night residential in the woods, where you sleep outdoors under a den built by yourself.

An extract from my forest school diary November 2012: "Children arrive at Bus Stop for the morning session, within 30 minutes 18 children are dressed warmly, been to the toilet, safety jackets on and going out bag packed. Children choose their own walking partners and compete for the honour of walking with the leader. Walking line assembled, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re off to the woods, stopping at the Polesden Lacey site map to plot

our route. We walk together in pairs through the public areas remembering to keep our partners safe and voices low. Off across the lawn to Admiralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Walk and through the trees to Nursery Field.

They race to reach the bottom gate first, only stopping to help each other up with whoops of delight. Through the gate, then kicking the leaves, squelching in the mud, stopping to climb trees and collect sticks for the fire .

Our forest school site is in the heart of Free Hold woods where the trees have been coppiced and sticks and logs are plenty.

Everyone arrives at the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fire squareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for our woodland welcome and then off to build wigwams and investigate rabbit holes. Kettle boiled on the open fire, hot chocolate ready, hungry den builders sit down for a snack. Then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to wander back taking the long path over the stone bridge, up to Theatre lawn and back through visitor reception. There is just enough time to stop and check our route on the map to see where we have been.

No tears, no moans - just wet, muddy, happy children and adults walking back for lunch. All this in just one morning. Autumn is so beautiful when you have the opportunity to walk on a carpet of golden brown beech leaves that lay stretched out before you with tall leafless tree trunks reaching up to the sky."

Rugbytots classes are now running in your area.

To find your nearest, please visit www.rugbytots.co.uk or call us on 0845 313 3242

enquiries@rugbytots.co.uk www.rugbytots.co.uk Association of Gymnastic and Trampolining Clubs Caterham - The Rebound Hall: 01883 620971 anti-gravity@saturnv.co.uk t Trampolining (Monday through to Saturday) t Adult Trampolining (Mondays & Thursdays) t Kindergym QSF TDIPPM HZNOBTUJDT USBNQPMJOJOH t Funfit (4-7yrs gymnastics & trampolining) t Special Needs Trampolining (for siblings as well) Caterham - De Stafford: 07737 306316 pointers@saturnv.co.uk t 5SBNQPMJOJOH BOE (ZNOBTUJDT (Mondays & Wednesdays) Warlingham School t 5SBNQPMJOF (Thursdays) Horley - Oakwood & Redhill - St Bedes: 07932 752081 springfit@saturnv.co.uk t 5SBNQPMJOJOH (ZNOBTUJDT including boys squad & adults (Wednesday through to Sunday) t 'VOĂśU (Combined gymnastics & trampolining) Oriel, Crawley t 5SBNQPMJOJOH (ZNOBTUJDT (Fridays) Manorfield Infant school, Horley t ,JOEFSHZN (Pre-school gymnastics for toddlers, Mondays 1.45pm) Saturn V are approved & accredited to Gold Standard by Surrey Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Active Surreyâ&#x20AC;? Sports Development Unit

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Club News

More Monkeys!

Husband and wife team, Carl and Janine Carew have recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary, the first birthday of Monkey Music classes in Leatherhead and Dorking and the birth of their third child!

Principal Janine and Main Teacher, husband Carl’s classes have proved overwhelmingly popular, breaking Monkey Music’s own national records.

To celebrate they are offering a special Group Membership discount for the Rock ‘n’ Roll classes for babies from 3 months. To book your first FREE class call Janine on 01483 841 303, or book online at monkeymusic.co.uk/area/leatherhead-dorking

Five years in developing kids’ confidence!

TOP HAT DRAMA MOVES AND PARTIES! Top Hat Stage School is now offering birthday parties for 4-11yr olds. Trained professionals offer two hours of party games, dancing, drama, music and entertainment in a venue of your choice. Let your child choose their favourite book and make their characters come to life – or learn and perform dance routines to their favourite tracks!

Top Hat Stage & Screen School offers Friday evening classes for 4 & 5yr olds and 5-17yr olds. Launched at Reigate College, Top Hat is moving to Kingswood Primary School in Buckland Road, Lower Kingswood KT20 7EA from January 11th with Friday classes from 4.30 until 6.30pm for Tinies and until 7.30pm for Top Hatters.

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In 2013, Peak Performance Choi Kwang Do (PPCKD) celebrates 5 years of local martial arts classes in Oakwood Sports Centre, Horley, where Juniors from 5yrs train in a self defence system adapted from Tae Kwon Do that promotes health and avoids injury.

MUSICAL THEATRE, DANCE & SINGING

Musical Theatre Classes, Ballet & Tap Freestyle Modern Jazz Adult Tap Classes Private Singing Tuition Ages 3 - Adult

As with all martial arts, the training is much wider than just self defence and help students develop confidence, self-esteem and social skills.

PPCKD is taught locally by Paul Truman, a pupil of Grandmaster Kwang Jo Cho, on Wednesday and Friday evenings for Juniors (5+yrs), also in Maidenbower, Crawley. There are over 300 CKD schools internationally.

Contact PPCKD on 0800 612 2742 or go to ppckd.com

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Due to popular demand, teacher Jo Swidzinska has set up a new JLM Academy ballet class at Netherne on Wednesdays in term time for 2-6yr olds. The JLM Academy follows the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. The Pre-School Dance Curriculum develops basic movement skills, musical awareness, expression and creativity. Weekly classes are also held in Bletchingley and Charlwood, Surrey. Contact Jo on 07873 63 42 92 for more information or to book a FREE trial.

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Star Steppers Caterham launch Star Steppers street dance, musical theatre and pop dance styles are coming to Caterham from 10th January! With all the latest music and choreography this class is a fun, energetic and creative environment to develop your skills, build your confidence and keep fit. Suitable for 3-16yrs.

Come along for a FREE TRIAL class on Thursdays, 5-6.30pm, at Centenary Hall, Caterham-on-the-Hill. Star Steppers also provide Dance Parties and Dance and Performing Arts training in schools. Contact Star Steppers on 07445 03 05 00 or visit star-steppers.com

Redhill & Reigate Artistic Roller Skating Club SKATING PARTIES / FUN SESSIONS and lessons with qualified coaches

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Sutton Saturdays 10am -­ 1pm (10am -­ 12pm for 4-­5 years)

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Sundays 11.30am – 1.30pm at the YMCA, Princes Rd, Earlswood

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

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Education

School choice for separated parents If you have children, you may already know how stressful it can be ensuring they win a place at the school you think suits them best.

But what if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve recently separated and your partner does not agree with your choice? Having spoken to friends, scoured the league tables and visited several schools, you may be convinced School A is best. But then your former partner announces theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re equally convinced School B is a better choice.

Specialist family lawyer Angela Moores confirms that, in the eyes of the law, all parents have a responsibility for their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welfare. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still married or not,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parental responsibility remains and that means major decisions in a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including which school they attend â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have to be made jointly.â&#x20AC;?

If parents are unable to agree upon a school, mediation can be a costeffective option because only one or two meetings may be needed to help them find a solution. A solicitor may be trained in mediation or work with a mediator, or you can find your local mediation service via NFM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; National Family Mediation.

If that is unsuccessful or unsuitable, one of the parents can apply for a Specific Issue Order under the Children Act 1989, for a court to resolve the dispute.

A Specific Issue Order can address many disagreements between parents, such as whether their children should be christened or if they should undergo a certain medical procedure. The court makes a decision in the best interests of the child and, although both parents give their views, neither is given rights over the other.

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Angela Moores is a partner with JARVIS Family Law (jarvisfamilylaw. co.uk). She can be contacted for further advice by email at angelamoores@jarvisfamilylaw.co.uk

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NATIONAL MEDIATION SERVICE Many more lawyers now work in collaboration with mediators in the interests of achieving the best outcomes for the family as a whole. Mediation looks for practical solutions to the problems of separation, which may be achievable without recourse to the courts. A mediator can be approached before you consult a solicitor.

Mediation is strongly encouraged by the Government and the Courts system and if a client is eligible for legal aid, mediation will be provided free of charge.

Go to the National Family Mediation (NFM) website nfm.org.uk or to familymediationcouncil.org.uk to read more about the benefits of mediation and find a local provider.

The Ministry of Justice also provides local information about solicitors and mediators at familymediationhelpline.co.uk/ find-service.php

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Independent School Open Mornings INDEPENDENT SCHOOL Theatre and Jo Jingles is 15 0QFO .PSOJOHT 4QSJOH years young Call the school for details of start time.%BODF DPNCJOF Senior School Open Days are now available at Familiessurreyeast.co.uk/seniorschoolopendays From September 2012 Reigate

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A celebration birthday party will take place in December â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with a very special guest! Proceeds to Children in Need 2013.

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01737 812011 chinthurst.surrey.sch.uk CallStarlight for details Theatre Dance) and Performing Arts united to offer $JUZ PG -POEPO 'SFFNFO T 4DIPPM dance, drama and singing Ashtead, KT21 1ET Tel: 01372 822423 classes in central clfs.surrey.sch.uk Co-ed,Reigate. day and boarding, 7-18 yrs. 4BUVSEBZ .BSDI Call for Weekday classes in tap and 4QSJOH UFSN DPòFF NPSOJOH FWFOU modern theatre dance for Copthorne Prep School, children aged 5+yrsCopthorne, offer West Sussex RH10 3HR Tel: term.

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'SJEBZ BOE 4BUVSEBZ .BSDI The popular Summer School offers hip-hop, contemporary, ballet, musical theatre, body combat as well as drama and craft-making classes.

For more information on Jo For a free trial session, contact Jingles contact Carol or Nick on Nikki Owen on 01737 773727 or 01883 712881 or email: email parronik@aol.com nickjojo80@hotmail.com PreparatorZ School for boys and girls aged 4-11 years

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Outstanding residential school with specialist care St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Specialist School and College in Cranleigh has been named amongst the most â&#x20AC;&#x153;outstandingâ&#x20AC;? places in the country for a fifth consecutive year following an inspection by OFSTED of their residential learning environment.

St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Specialist School and College in Cranleigh is a non-maintained special school catering for children aged 5-19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), moderate to severe learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties and other complex needs.

The 71 children currently on roll come from a large number of Local Authorities including Surrey, West Sussex, Merton, Hampshire, Kingston Upon Thames and others.

Alan Day, Head of Residential Learning commented, â&#x20AC;&#x153;To achieve 5 outstanding Ofsted inspections in a row is a remarkable achievement and testament to the hard work and dedication across the whole school team to ensure learners lives are enriched and developed in order to sustain optimum chances going into adulthood.â&#x20AC;? Applications for places are welcomed from children and young people of all faiths or none.

For further information on the work of St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Specialist School and College please visit st-josephscranleigh.surrey.sch.uk

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Mongolian yurt at Cwm Tawel

What sort of holiday do you want? It’s always worth giving some thought to how you’d like to spend two weeks with your family. The children’s ages are likely to shape your plans: toddler heaven may not be the same as for the pre-teenage!

It’s important to do your research into the wider area, too, so you know the scope for days out, rainy days and sunnier ones. But don’t over-plan. Have ideas, but leave yourselves open to what you find when you get there. Be ready to explore, discover, to be surprised, to make friends – and all these things will only happen if you allow your holiday to unfold.

The Alps - not just for Christmas…

New life in the South Wales Valleys

The Alps are much too good to save for your skiing holidays – in fact, those who’ve tried the area summer and winter often say summer is the best time to be there. For a wonderful family Alpine holiday, you’ll be hard-pressed to improve on the Chilly Powder formula – choose from a luxurious hotel or a villa, all set in a picture-perfect location, complete with in-chalet childcare and – for the foodies – an in-chalet chef.

Easily accessible, tourism is stepping up in the area just off the M4, south of the Brecon Beacons. There is lots to explore with beautiful natural scenery, old crafts to relearn, good local food and now some new uses for the old coal mines, adding up to a stunning holiday.

Summer sports on offer include white water rafting, rock-climbing, trekking, tennis and summer tobogganing (one of the most fun summer sports - kids adore it).

Prices vary depending on what sort of package you’re after, but as a for-instance, Chalet des Amis (three bedrooms; sleeps up to eight) is £1,200 in the midsummer.

More information at chillypowder.com

Try some of these ideas…

Stay in a Mongolian yurt at Cwm Tawel.

These large structures are lined with thick felt and have a waterproof canvas plus an extra cover – and sleep up to 5 people. Each yurt has a log burner and beds, its own private deck with a BBQ and seating.

At Cwm Tawel there is lots to learn, too, with courses on wood working, wild food foraging and coral making. With plenty of woodland, meadows and hills of the secluded Llynfi Valley to explore, every day is different – and with the stars to relax under and fluffy sheepskins to snuggle into, glamping rises to a whole new level!

If you like waterfalls – the Waterfall Country beckons between the villages of

Pontneddfechan and Ystradfellte –possibly the best in the UK! Walk behind the waterfall where a a footpath runs behind the graceful, if thunderous, Sgwd yr Eira (Fall of Snow).

Nearby is a candlemaking workshop, where individuals or small groups (up to 5 or 6) can learn all the techniques for making and decorating candles at the workshop that has a Royal Warrant to make candles for the Prince of Wales!

Courses take place at 17th century Gelligroes Mill, Blackwood.

For a super-active day, try canyoning with Adventure Britain in the rivers and waterfalls around Ystradfellte on the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons!

Slide down rapids, float down fastflowing chutes and waves, jump off 20ft waterfalls… Buoyancy aids, wet suit and helmet are provided.

And treat yourself to a stop-off at Blaenarvon’s Big Pit: National Mining Museum, its heritage railway and the relics of its industrial past. As well as the countryside activities, the Heritage Centre will give you a glimpse of the industrial history that Blaenarvon owes to the Iron and Coal industries.

MORE INFORMATION t cwmtawel.org.uk/camping t visitnpt.co.uk t candlemakers.co.uk - click candle making classes t adventurebritain.com/canyoning-in-wales-uk t visitblaenavon.co.uk

Where to go... North Devon Devon is one of the UK’s most popular holiday destinations, and for good reason: wonderful beaches, plenty to do (even in the rain), beautiful scenery and a wide choice of where to stay.

-JCCFBS #BSUPO a country estate on the north side of the county, hits just the right note of luxury (beamed cottages that are beautifully laid out and furnished) and has everything on hand, from stairgates to babysitters, for the hard-pressed family. There’s an indoor pool, games room, play areas inside and out, fishing lake and woods – all on a rolling, 40-acre estate, and with the sea a half hour’s drive away. Perfect for big families or families holidaying together – the farmhouse sleeps up to 14. Prices vary, but for example Moley’s Place, sleeping eight in four bedrooms, costs around £1,700 a week in high summer.

More information at libbearbarton.co.uk

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Out & About

5 ) &"53 & 4 Shows for families and children. Please check ticket prices & times with the theatres.

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Surrey, RH1 1NN Tel: 01737 276 500 harlequintheatre.co.uk 4BUVSEBZ .PSOJOH $JOFNB $MVC 11.30am. ÂŁ3.50 child + adult ticket. Call for details.

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7JMF 7JDUPSJBOT Thursday 10.30am, Friday 7pm, Saturday 10.30am, Sunday 2.30pm.

Travel back in time! Adapted from Terry Dearyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Horrible Histories books, two very different performances use actors and amazing Bogglevision 3D special effects; the audience feels what it was like to live in Tudor times or in the 1900s. Funny and informative. See a trailer at birminghamstage.com ÂŁ14.50; Children ÂŁ11; Family of 4 - ÂŁ48; Schools ÂŁ9 )JHI 4DIPPM 3PDLT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; music from High School Musicals, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock and Glee. Wednesday, 20 February, 3pm. ÂŁ12.50; Family ÂŁ25-ÂŁ30 The Selfish Crocodile 3-7yrs Sunday, 24 February, 2.30pm ÂŁ8.50, Family of 4 ÂŁ32

Epsom KT18 5AL Tel: 01372 742555 epsomplayhouse.co.uk .BTI 6Q â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Protogem Dance School and Youth Dance Company. Ballet, Tap, Street, Contemporary and Musical Theatre.

Sundays, 27 January & 3 February, 1.30 & 5.30pm. ÂŁ15; Children ÂŁ12.

The Boyfriend â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Phoenix Creative Arts. Thurs- Sat, 14-16 February, 7.30pm. ÂŁ12.50; Children ÂŁ10 5IFP UIF .PVTF 2+yrs. Jokes, song and magic. Wednesday, 20 February, 2.30pm. ÂŁ10; Children ÂŁ8 All Shook Up â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Epsom Players Musical comedy. Wed-Sat, 27 February â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 March, 7.30pm and Sat Mat 2.30pm. ÂŁ16.

%03,*/( %PSLJOH )BMMT

Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1SG Tel: 01306 881717 dorkinghalls.co.uk 4BUVSEBZ .PSOJOH $JOFNB at 11am. ÂŁ3.50 per child, adults go free. Call to check dates and films.

4BUVSEBZ /JHIU BU UIF .PWJFT Applause Youth Theatre Company: Saturday, 26 January, 7.30pm. ÂŁ10.50 .PMF 7BMMFZ :PVUI 4IPXDBTF "XBSET Friday, 8 February, 7.30pm. Free

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Families Surrey East January-February 2013

%JDL 8IJUUJOHUPO - Youtheatre 16-19 January. 7.30pm + Sat Matinee 2.30pm. Bookings: 01372 700071. ÂŁ10.50

,*/(450/ 3PTF 5IFBUSF 24-26 High St, Kingston

KT1 1HL Bookings: 08444 821 556. rosetheatrekingston.org 5FTT PG UIF % 6SCFSWJMMFT Fri-Sat, 11-12 January, 7.30+ Sat Mat 2.30pm. ÂŁ5-ÂŁ10 .BHJD BU 5IF 3PTF Sunday, 20 January, 7.30pm. ÂŁ8-10 3BJOZ %BZ #FBS T "EWFOUVSF 2-6yrs.

Adventure, songs and dancing.

Saturday, 26 January, 11am & 1pm. ÂŁ7 5IF %SFBNJOH - National Youth Music Theatre. Fri-Sat, 1-2February 7.30pm +Sat Mat 2.30pm. ÂŁ8-ÂŁ20

8*.#-&%0/ Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway,

Wimbledon, SW19 1SB Tel: 020 8543 4888 polkatheatre.com 5PP .BOZ 1FOHVJOT 1-4yrs. Some toddler (1-2yrs) performances.

Until 16 February 2013. 2-3x daily incl some Sundays. ÂŁ8-ÂŁ10 5IF 8JOE JO UIF 8JMMPXT (Main Theatre) 5-11yrs. Tues-Sats, until 16 February 2013. Twice daily. ÂŁ11-ÂŁ16 5IF 8JMMJBN 4UPSJFT 4-7yrs. Tues-Sat, 19-23 Feb, 11.05am & 2.35pm ÂŁ8-ÂŁ10

(6*-%'03% :WPOOF "SOBVE 5IFBUSF

Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3UX Tel: 01483 440000 yvonne-arnaud.co.uk "OEZ .JLF T 5JDL 5PDL 5JNF .BDIJOF 3+yrs Friday 22 February 11am & 2pm. ÂŁ11; U18â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ÂŁ9.50 $IJMESFO T 4IPXT JO UIF .JMM at The Mill Studio, all ÂŁ8. Daytime performances â&#x20AC;&#x201C; call for times.

-JUUMF 3FE 3JEJOH )PPE BOE Friends 4-7yrs. Sat, 2 February 3BQVO[FM 3+yrs. Saturday 16 February

$3"8-&: 5IF )BXUI 5IFBUSF

Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ Tel: Mon-Sat 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8.15pm Tel: 01293 553636 hawth.co.uk (VJOOFTT 8PSME 3FDPSET 0ĂłDJBMMZ "NB[JOH 4DJFODF -JWF Wednesday, 30 January, 7pm. Theatre ÂŁ17; Child ÂŁ15; Family of 4 - ÂŁ60 -JUUMF 3FE 3JEJOH )PPE. 7-10 Feb. Eves and matinees. Theatre. ÂŁ12-15.

The Sagas of Noggin the Nog Suitable for all ages. Sat & Sun 16-17 February, Studio. Sat 6pm, Sun 11am & 3pm. Silly Vikings, puppets, projection, live music. ÂŁ7. Family of 4 - ÂŁ25 The Chuckle Brothers Friday, 22 February, 5.30pm. Theatre. New comedy adventure. ÂŁ14; Family of 4 - ÂŁ52 The Gardener 5-7yrs. Saturday, 23 February 11am.

Studio. ÂŁ7; Family of 4 - ÂŁ25

&"45 (3*/45&"% $IFRVFS .FBE $PNNVOJUZ Arts Centre De la Warr Road, East

Grinstead RH19 3BS Tel: 01342 302000 chequermead.org.uk :PVUI QSPEVDUJPOT $ISJTUNBT 5BMFT - Chequer Mead Youth Theatre. Wednesday, 23 January 7.30pm. ÂŁ10; Children ÂŁ5 4USFFUCFBU[ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; X-treme Beatz Dance Academy. Saturday, 2 February, 7pm. ÂŁ8.50; Child ÂŁ6.50 #VHTZ .BMPOF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ardingly Prep School Fri & Sat, 8-9 February, ÂŁ7.50 A Cautionary Tale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sussex Youth Ballet. Sunday, 10 February, 4pm & 7.30pm. ÂŁ12.50; Child ÂŁ10 4FVTTJDBM UIF .VTJDBM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bullfrog Productions. Saturday, 16 February, 2pm & 6pm. ÂŁ12; Child ÂŁ10; Family ÂŁ38 .BHJD 4IPX GVOESBJTFS GPS 8FTMFZ High School, Sri Lanka. Saturday, 23 February, 11am. ÂŁ5; Child ÂŁ2

Out & About

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Saturday & Sunday, 26-27 January This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Garden Birdwatch - the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest wildlife survey - takes place on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 January 2013 and needs you!

It requires one hour of your time, watching from indoors (so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disturb the birds).

To find out more and to submit your results visit rspb.org.uk/birdwatch or call 0300 456 8330 for an entry form.

-*/('*&-% /"563& 3&4&37&4 2013 Work Parties

"-*$& )0-5 '03&45 Wrecclesham, near Farnham GU10 4LF. Tel: 01420 520212. forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt Booking is essential; parking charges apply. Children <8yrs to be accompanied.

Tuesday, 19 February - Winter Wellies 3-5 yrs. 10.30-11.30am.

Action-packed session for <5s with carers. Wild games to keep you warm.

Welly boots essential. ÂŁ4 per child 'FCSVBSZ %FO #VJMEJOH 8+yrs 1-3 pm. Book early and wrap up warm! ÂŁ8 child 8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 'BNJMZ Orienteering 10-12 noon. Use our fixed course around the forest to test your map reading skills. Rangers will give you tips and a small prize as an incentive to keep going. ÂŁ5 group.

5IVSTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 8JMMPX Bird Feeders Family activity 5+yrs 10-11am, 11.15-12.15pm,1-2pm & 2.15-3.15pm. ÂŁ5 per feeder (0 "1& ;JQ 8JSF GVO Go Ape! is adding some Tree Top Junior Courses for the <10s - at Alice Holt Forest, Leeds Castle and Bedgebury Forest in time for Easter. There will also be Forest Segways at Alice Holt nr Farnham for Easter 2013. More details in the next issue! /&8 :&"3 "$5*7*5*&4 'SPN the Sanderstead to Whyteleafe Countryside Warden.

4VOEBZT +BOVBSZ 'FCSVBSZ 10 am to 1pm. Meet in the Butterfly Garden, via Vicarage Lane or Saxbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road, RH7 6EZ Join the volunteers at work. Please bring your own tools - forks, spades, long loppers, pruners, brooms & plastic sacks. Wear old clothes, gloves & boots.

Tasks to suit all abilities - including young people. For information contact - Anne Richards 01342 870200 or Julie Hearn 01342 835313. lingfieldreserves.org.uk

Call 07771 715812 for more information Sunday, 27 January - Winter Work %BZ BU UIF %PCCJO. Come and help continue our work in Whyteleafe Rec Ground at the Dobbin, clearing Ash and scrub to allow the flora and fauna to thrive. 10am to 3.30pm.

Tools, equipment and refreshments supplied. Come for an hour or all day.

Saturday, 17 February - Bird Box Building For Adults and Children.

Build a warm home for winter and a safe nest for breeding in spring.

Equipment and tools provided. Small charge of ÂŁ2.50 per bird box.

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Leatherhead KT22 8TJ. Activities for 2-13 yr olds. 9am-4pm or 8am-5.30pm. Tel: 07899 011275 (2-5yrs). Tel: 01372 385403 / 07909 861280 (6-13yrs). downsend.co.uk

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Pendell Court, Pendell Rd, Bletchingley RH1 4QJ. 4-12 yrs. Tel: Phil Jones 01883 743377. hawthorns.com/sports-centre â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fit For Sportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Dorking Sports Centre, Reigate Rd, Dorking, RH4 1SW. Activity Camps. 5-12 yrs. 18-22 February. Extended Day 8.30am5.30pm. ÂŁ31 /day ÂŁ145 /week.

0845 456 3233. fitforsport.co.uk

3FJHBUF 3FEIJMM :.$" 1MBZTDIFNF Princes Rd, Redhill RH1

6JJ. Tel: 01737 779979. 18-22 February 10am-4pm or 8.45am-6pm. 5-12yrs. ÂŁ15.30/ ÂŁ22.95. Rhea Stephenson Tel: 01737 784977 ymcaredhill.com :.$" :JQQFF 1MBZTDIFNF, Sovereign Centre, Woodhatch, Reigate.

For children with disability. 18-22 February 10am-4pm. 5-12 yrs. ÂŁ16 per day. Emily Griffiths, Tel: 01737 222859. ymcaredhill.com

$SBOCSPPL "EWFOUVSFST 4DIPPM Holiday Club, Coppingham Cottage,

261 Balcombe Rd, Horley RH6 9EF. ÂŁ35 per day; ÂŁ145 per week. 4-11 yrs. 8am-6pm. Tel: 01293 823163. cranbrooknursery.co.uk

065%0034 "$5*7& 8JME -JGF )PMJEBZ $BNQT Stoke Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Abernon Cricket Pavillion, Stoke Rd, Cobham, KT11 3PS. 4-12yrs. 18 -22 February. 9am-4pm. Tara Burn: 014783 238267. wild-lifecamps.co.uk 1SJPSZ &WFOUT Sandy Lane, Nutfield RH1 4EJ. 8-15 yrs. Regular Multi Activity Days (MAD). 1hr each - Obstacle Course, Archery & Quad Bike Challenge.

11am-3pm. Tel: 01737 822484. prioryevents.com

Wild Learning Forest School

Winkworth Arboretum and Claremont Park, Esher Mon-Fri, 18-22 February.

8.30am or 10.15am-4pm. 5-12yrs.

Have fun and explore the woods. ÂŁ35 standard day. Tel: 01483 424 400. wild-learning.net

8JME 8PPEMBOE $BNQ at Painshill Park, Cobham KT11 1JE. 8 to 13yrs.

Mon-Fri, 18-22 February. 9am4.30pm. Tracking, wild art, bushcraft and den building. ÂŁ35 a day or ÂŁ150 for 5 days. Book online or call 01932 868113. painshill.co.uk

$-*.#*/( )JHI 4QPSUT *OEPPS $MJNCJOH Centre, 6 Orchard Centre, Salfords,

Redhill RH1 5EL Taster sessions (4+yrs), Climbing Club (7-16yrs).

Tel: 0845 363 1177. high-sports.co.uk

$00,&3: $3"'5 $SBGUZ $IFG DMBTT )FBWFO High

Street Nutfield RH1 4HH. Saturday, 9 February, 11-11.45am and Wednesday, 20 February 11.45-12.30. ÂŁ9 per child.

Tel: Jennifer 01737 420102. heaven-nutfield.com

%"/$& %3"." "/% .64*$"- 5)&"53& %BODF HZN DPVSTFT Sports Focus, Reigate Half term Tel: 0844 318 1700. sportsfocusuk.moonfruit.com

%BOEFMJPO 5IFBUSF "SUT EBZ ESBNB XPSLTIPQT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Toy Story and

Shrek. in Langley Vale, Epsom. 18-19 and 20-21 February. 4-7 and 7-11yrs. ÂŁ50. Jennai Alberts: 01306 886243. dandeliontheatrearts.co.uk

-JUUMF "DU ESBNB DMBTT )FBWFO

High Street Nutfield RH1 4HH. Tuesday, 19 February 10am-12. 4-8yrs. ÂŁ12.

FOOTBALL Sports Focus, Reigate. Half

term courses. Tel: 0844 318 1700. sportsfocusuk.moonfruit.com

,"35*/( +VOJPS ,BSUJOH Daytona Sandown Park, Esher KT10 8AN. Tel: 0845 644 5502. 18,19,20 February. 8-15yrs.

Booking essential. daytona.co.uk

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Out & About -"4&3 (".&4 LaserHub, Spindle Way, Crawley,

W Sussex RH10 1TG. Laser Morning Specials, Mon-Fri 10am-1pm. Laser games & pizza. 7-11yrs. ÂŁ14pp, ÂŁ25 for 2. Tel: 01293 548000. laserhub.co.uk

.06/5"*/ #0"3%*/( 3JEF UIF )JMM - Learn to

Mountainboard! Under new management, taking bookings for 2013, incl February half term 8+yrs.

Booking required. Tel: Alison 0845 0944 360. ridethehill.com

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53".10-*/*/( "/% (:./"45*$4 4QSJOHĂśU (ZNOBTUJDT 5SBNQPMJOF $MVC Freestyle

Gymnastics (parkour) at St Bede's School, Redhill RH1 2LQ. 4+yrs. Wed, 20 February 4.30-6.30pm. ÂŁ7.50. Drop-in General Gymnastics "Gym Jam" class at Oakwood Sports Centre, Horley RH6 9AB. 4+yrs.

All levels. Thurs, 21 February 6-7.30pm. ÂŁ7.50. Adam Reynolds. Tel: 07932 752081. springfit.org

5SBNQPMJOJOH .FHB 4FTTJPO

Caterham on the Hill. 2-hr trampoline mega session. 4+yrs. ÂŁ9.50. Tel: Marie Clark 01883 620971. ag-tc.co.uk

.*9&% 410354 #PSPVHI PG 3FJHBUF #BOTUFBE "DUJWJUJFT Monday to Friday, 18-22 0SDIBSE $PUUBHF 3JEJOH 4UBCMFT

0SDIBSE $PUUBHF 3JEJOH 4UBCMFT Babylon Lane, Lower Kingswood KT20 6XA. Pony Days: lesson, pony care lectures, gymkhana & games. ÂŁ50 per day. 5+yrs. Beginners welcome.

Tel: 01737 241311. ocrs.co.uk

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YMCA Princes Rd, Earlswood nr Redhill.

Tel: 01293 776266. Sundays, 11.3012.30pm fun skating. 12.30-1.30pm Lessons, Grades 1-9, 3+yrs. Skate hire, Fun skate & Lesson ÂŁ8. rrarsc.co.uk

4,**/( 4/08#0"3%*/( #PXMFT 0VUEPPS $FOUSF Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9LW Skiing & Snowboarding. 8-14yrs.

Courses for skier beginners. Equipment included. Tel: 01892 665665. bowles.ac/skiing

48*..*/( Aquababies, Tadworth, Leatherhead and Dorking. Birth to 4 years. 10% off introductory courses. Tel: Rachel 07807 06 75 27 aquababies-guildford.co.uk

5&//*4 3"$,&5 410354 5FOOJT $BNQT BU 3FEIJMM -BXO Tennis Club, Linkfield Lane,

Redhill RH1 1JW. 9.30am-12.30pm.

5-14yrs. Contact Tim: 07956 38 35 35. redhilltennisclub.co.uk

+VOJPS .VMUJ 4QPSU $BNQ

at Limpsfield LTC, Detillens Lane Limpsfield, RH8 0DH. ÂŁ11/morning Non-Members; ÂŁ9 /morning Members Tel: Derek 07947 14 54 75. limpsfieldtennis.co.uk

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February 7-15yrs. Call Sue Sergeant, 01737 276700 reigate-banstead.gov.uk

-&*463& "354 $&/53&4 The Arc Arts Centre, Caterham CR3

5XY. Softplay, cafĂŠ, classes, theatre, events. Tel: 01883 759418. the-arc-caterham.co.uk

%POZOHT -FJTVSF $FOUSF

Linkfield Lane, Redhill RH1 1DP Tel: 01737 764 732. better.org.uk

%F 4UBòPSE 4QPSUT $FOUSF

Burntwood Lane, Caterham CR3 5YX %BODF XPSLTIPQT Tues, 19 Feb Circus School (4+yrs) Wed, 20 Feb Circus Skills (10-16yrs) Wed, 20 Feb 5SBNQPMJOJOH (3-4yrs & 5-9yrs) Tues, 19 Feb. Tel: 01883 344 355. tandridgetrust.co.uk

Tandridge Leisure Centre,

Hoskins Road, Oxted RH8 9HT Bake & Bounce 4-7yrs. Mon,18 Feb $SFBUJWF NPWFNFOU 3-6 yrs. Fri, 22 Feb, $SBGU ESBNB XPSLTIPQ 6-11 yrs.

Thurs, 21 Feb. %JWJOH TXJN DPVSTFT Tel: 01883 716 717. tandridgetrust.co.uk

%PSLJOH 4QPSUT $FOUSF Reigate Road, Dorking RH4 1SG. Tel: 01306 870180. harpersfitness.co.uk

(VJMEGPSE 4QFDUSVN Parkway, Guildford GU11UP Tel: 01483 443322. guildfordspectrum.co.uk 9USFNF "DUJWBUF 9USB 5-12yrs.

8.30am to 6pm. 18-24 February Daily. ÂŁ30.90 per day. Archery 8 -14 yrs.

Mon, 18 Feb, 12.30-2.30pm, ÂŁ14.10 Little Golfers 5-11 yrs. Fri, 22 February, 12.30-3.30pm, ÂŁ15.80 )FBU #BTLFUCBMM $BNQ 8-16yrs.

Thurs, 21 February, 10am-4pm, ÂŁ28.10 Ice Skating 5-Day Courses 5-10yrs.

18-22 Feb, ÂŁ47.50. Public Ice 4LBUJOH sessions daily, #PXMJOH

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$"-&/%"3 JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2013 See page 21 for more outdoor activities and walks

+"/6"3: )BQQZ /FX :FBS Saturdays & Sundays in January - Sneak Peek House Tours

#PEJBN $BTUMF

'&#36"3: 2-3 February and Saturdays & Sundays in February - Sneak Peek House Tours at Polesden Lacey

Estate. See 5-6 January for details.

Sunday, 3 February â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Winter 3PBTU BOE 3PBN BU #PEJBN Castle (see 20 Jan)

at Polesden Lacey Estate, Bookham nr Dorking RH5 6BD .

11am-3.30pm. Family tours at 11.40am, 12.40 and 2.20pm. Discover the house in winter. Book on arrival.

Normal admission, NT members free.

at Heaven, 19 High St, Nutfield RH1 4HH. ÂŁ9 per child. 11-11.45am 2+yrs.

5VFTEBZ 8FEOFTEBZ January - Star Gazing at Clandon Park West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7RQ.

Sunday, 10 February â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Winter 3PBTU BOE 3PBN BU #PEJBN Castle (see 20 Jan)

Tel: 01483 222482. nationaltrust.org uk/clandon-park 5-7.30pm. Indoor and outdoor activities for all the family.

Shop and restaurant. In association with BBC Stargazing Live. ÂŁ2; Child ÂŁ1

Wednesday, 9 January - Free Entry to Painshill Park Portsmouth

Rd, Cobham KT11 1JE. Tel: 01932 868113. painshill.co.uk. Free entry every Wednesday in January, 10.30am-4pm!

Friday & Saturday, 11-12 January - Star Gazing at The 0CTFSWBUPSZ 4DJFODF $FOUSF

Wartling Rd, Herstmonceux, Hailsham BN27 1RN. the-observatory.org Open Evenings for BBC Stargazing LIVE, 6.30-11pm. Normal admission.

4BUVSEBZ +BOVBSZ .BLF B Calendar at Gatton Park Rocky

Lane, Reigate, RH2 0TW. Tel: 01737 649066. gattonpark.com Bookings: education@gatton-park. org.uk 4-7 yrs. Enjoy a gluey, painty session. 10am-12noon or 1.30-3.30pm. ÂŁ6 per child. <8s accompanied.

Sunday, 20 January â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Winter 3PBTU BOE 3PBN BU #PEJBN Castle Bodiam, near Robertsbridge,

East Sussex TN32 5UA. national.trust.org.uk/bodiamcastle Arrive at 11am. Tour of the castle and roast lunch. ÂŁ25; <10s ÂŁ10. Includes parking, entry, tour and lunch.

Saturday-Sunday, 26-27 January o #JH #JSEXBUDI 8FFLFOE Join RSPB at Wisley rhs.org.uk/ gardens/wisley and at Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher KT10 9JG. 10am-3pm. nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont

Saturday, 9 February - Crafty DIFGT 7BMFOUJOF T DPPLJOH DMBTT

'SPN 'FCSVBSZ 1JDBTTP Exhibition - The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House, The Strand, London WC2R 0RN. Tel: 020 7848 2526. courtauld.ac.uk/gallery

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14 February - 26 May, Daily 10 am - 6 pm

'&#36"3: )"-' 5&3. $SBGUT BOE 4IPXT BU %FOCJFT Wine Estate London Rd, Dorking RH5

6AA. Tel: 01306 876616 denbies.co.uk .POEBZ o 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ $SBGU BDUJWJUJFT o GSPN b -FHP &YIJCJUJPO %BJMZ 11am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm daily Lego Contest. Exhibit your Lego model and you could win a Star Wars Naboo Fighter. See denbies.co.uk to enter. #JSET PG 1SFZ .POEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 10am-2pm. 12noon display. By popular demand! Free admission.

5SPQJDBM 3BJOGPSFTU 3PBE 4IPX Tuesday, 19 February, 11am & 2pm.

See, handle and learn about creatures from all over the globe! ÂŁ6.50 5IFBUSF 1FSGPSNBODF GSPN $BU T Grin - Wednesday, 20 February 11am & 2pm. ÂŁ6.50 Children.

-FHP #VJME 5IVSTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Various times; pre-on-line booking required. Free admission.

Punch & Judy - Friday, 22 February 10.30am, 12 noon & 2pm. Free admission.

Reservations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; book on-line: denbies.co.uk

)BMG UFSN GBNJMZ USBJM BU Polesden Lacey Estate Bookham,

nr Dorking RH5 6BD. nationaltrust. org.uk/polesdenlacey 4BU o 4VO 'FC 11am-3.30pm.

Normal NT admission, plus ÂŁ1 per trail.

Out & About )BMG UFSN USBJM BU $MBSFNPOU Landscape Garden Esher KT10 9JG.

Tel: 01372 467806. nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont 'FCSVBSZ daily 10am-4pm.

Normal admission + 50p.

Clandon Park West Clandon,

Guildford, GU4 7RQ. Tel: 01483 222482. nationaltrust.org.uk/clandon-park Tues-Thurs, 19-21 February â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3F FOBDUNFOU PG 7JDUPSJBO MJGF BU $MBOEPO NT members free. Nonmembers ÂŁ9; Child ÂŁ4.40.

)BMG UFSN USBJM BU 8JOLXPSUI "SCPSFUVN Hascombe Rd, Godalming, GU8 4AD Tel: 01483 208477. nationaltrust.org.uk/ winkwortharboretum o 'FCSVBSZ 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm.

Normal Admission + 50p

#VJME B #JSE #PY BU 1SJPSZ 'BSN

Sandy Lane, Nutfield, Redhill RH1 4EJ. Tel: 01737 823304. prioryfarm.co.uk Tuesday-Thursday, 19-21 February ÂŁ5.50 per box. Plus Discovery Walk daily in half term. #PDLFUUT 1BSL 'BSN

Gatton Park

4OPXESPQ %BZ 4VOEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 12noon-4pm. Park and gardens open to view the snowdrops. Light refreshments. ÂŁ4; Children free.

%SBNB BOE DPPLJOH BU )FBWFO 19 High St, Nutfield RH1 4HH. heaven-nutfield.com/events -JUUMF "DU ESBNB DMBTT 5VFTEBZ 19 Feb 10am-12noon. 4-8yrs. A mini performance in two hours! ÂŁ12 Crafty Chefs Wednesday, 20 February 11.45am-12.30pm. 2+yrs. ÂŁ9 per child. More events coming.

(P "QF 5SFF 5PQ "EWFOUVSF BU Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Nr Farnham GU10 4LS (Also at Leeds Castle and Bedgebury Forest) goape.co.uk/days-out/alice-holt Tel: 0845 643 92 15.

'FCSVBSZ Fly down zip-wires, leap off a Tarzan Swing and tackle the crossings in breathtaking scenery. Also weekends in February. 10-17yrs - ÂŁ24

%SPQ JO DSBGUT BU 4VSSFZ )JTUPSZ Centre 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking,

GU21 6ND. Tel: 01483 518737. surreycc.gov.uk/surreyhistorycentre Georgian-themed craft activities.

2-13yrs. Tuesday-Saturday, check website for times and details.

'JTIFST 'BSN 1BSL

'FCSVBSZ - Hug a bug, cradle a corn-snake, giggle with a gecko or tickle a tarantula. Plus â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wiggly Piggly Racingâ&#x20AC;?. New high-wires attraction â&#x20AC;&#x153;Squirrel Scrambleâ&#x20AC;? and Barn Theatre â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wiggly Week Showâ&#x20AC;?.

8JME 5SBJM IBMG UFSN GVO BU Painshill Park Portsmouth Road,

Cobham KT11 1JE. Tel: 01932 868113 painshill.co.uk 'FCSVBSZ 10.30am-4pm. Normal admission applies.

5IF 4MJNF 4IPX BU 5IF -PPL 0VU %JTDPWFSZ $FOUSF Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 7QW. Tel: 01344 354400. bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be Find out why slugs and snails are so slimy and if slime can be cut, bounced or stretched! Four shows daily in holidays. 3+yrs. Show entry ÂŁ1.85 + normal admission to the hands-on science and nature exhibition.

"GSJDBO "EWFOUVSFT BU Chessington World of "EWFOUVSFT 3FTPSU Leatherhead

Road, Chessington KT9 2NE. Tel: 0871 663 4477. chessington.com 16-24 February 10am-3pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; activities, shows and animals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a taste of Africa!

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Kent TN30 6HE kesr.org.uk 'FCSVBSZ from 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at Tenterden Station. Family ticket ÂŁ44 - 1hr ride to Northiam Station and childrensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities.

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Wartling Rd, Herstmonceux, Hailsham BN27 1RN. the-observatory.org *NEW* Thursday, 21 February h3PDLFU UP UIF .PPOh Twilight special.

1-7pm. 9+yrs. Make a water-powered rocket and float it back to Earth by parachute. Make and race simple rocket powered cars. Look through the historic telescopes at the Moon! (weather permitting). Workshop ÂŁ20.95 per child.

Booking Essential.

Fat Controller & Captain #BSOBDMFT BU %SVTJMMBT 1BSL

Alfriston, East Sussex BN26 5QS. Tel: 01323 874100. drusillas.co.uk Sunday, 17 February - The Fat Controller, Wednesday, 20 February Captain Barnacles from the Octonauts.

Arts & Crafts at The Lightbox (BMMFSZ BOE .VTFVN, Chobham Rd, -BNCJOH BOE #JSET PG 1SFZ BU #PDLFUUT 1BSL 'BSN Young Street,

Fetcham, Leatherhead KT22 9BS. Open every day 10am-5.30pm (or dusk) Tel: 01372 363764 bockettsfarm.co.uk )BMG 5FSN 'VO 'FCSVBSZ Up to 90 lambs are due from 14 Feb. Birds of Prey flying demonstrations twice daily. Pony grooming sessions.

Plus pony rides, tractor rides, animal handling and pig racing. Indoors there are giant playbarns, trampolines and ride-ons.

Exploration & Crafts at Gatton Park Rocky Lane, Reigate RH2

0TW. Advance booking. <8s to be accompanied. Bookings: 01737 649066. gattonpark.com Tracks and Signs - Wednesday, 20 February 10am-12noon or 1.303.30pm. 4-7yr olds. ÂŁ6 per child. ,JUF NBLJOH 5IVSTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 11am-2pm. 8-12yr olds. ÂŁ8 per child.

Toddler Trails and Tales - Friday, 22 February 10-11.30am or 1.30-3pm.

2-4yr olds. Enjoy the story of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Monkey Puzzleâ&#x20AC;? and walk around the Park to bring it to life. ÂŁ6 per child.

Woking GU20 6PJ Tel: 01483 737800 thelightbox.org.uk Tuesday-Friday: Sculpture, drawing, model and mask-making sessions during half term, see website for details.

#VUUFSøZ )BMG 5FSN 8FFL BU 3)4 Garden Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB.

Tel: 0845 260 9000. rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley 'FCSVBSZ - Sow and grow your own plant, Gaura lindheimeri, with butterfly-like white flowers, 19-20 February - Make antenna crowns 21-22 February - Make a butterfly mask 'FCSVBSZ - Make butterfly wings.

In the Clore Learning Centre 10.30am12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm. Plus denbuilding and bird-watching. Activities free with normal admission; booking not required. 1MVT Exotic butterflies in the Glasshouse +BOVBSZ 'FCSVBSZ And - 'SJEBZ .BSDI 10-6pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FREE entry to Wisley!

i8JHHMZ 8FFLw BU 'JTIFST 'BSN Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough

Green, nr Billingshurst, W. Sussex RH14 0EG. Tel: 01403 700063. fishersfarmpark.co.uk 10am-5pm daily. 2-10yrs. Play area, animals & rides, restaurant, gifts, pets.

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and Horley NCT is hosting an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Introducing Solidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; course in Redhill on Saturday, 12th January, 10.30am-12.30, aimed at parents of 3-6mth olds. ÂŁ26. Tel: Angie Grundy 0844 243 6916.

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$"5&3)". 095&% Saturday, 16 February 10.45am-12.30pm (10.15 12:07 for NCT members). ÂŁ1.50. Oxted School, Saturday, 26 January 10am-12noon Bluehouse Lane, Oxted RH8 0AB. (9.45am members) ÂŁ1. Reigate Park info@caterhamandoxtednct.co.uk Church, Park Lane East, Reigate nct.org. uk/branches/redhill-reigate-horley 05)&3 /&"3-: /&8 4"-&4 #SPDLIBN #BCZ BOE 5PEEMFS (SPVQ %03,*/( Saturday, 9 February /FBSMZ /FX 4BMF 4BUVSEBZ .BSDI 10.15am-12noon (10am members). ÂŁ1.

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N Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill RH5 Baby and children's clothes & equipment.

4HH. Tel: 0844 243 6107. ÂŁ1. Tel: Penny Meadows 07879 498249 nct.org.uk/branches/dorking/ NCT SALES 3&*("5& 3&%)*-- )03-&: 14/12/2012

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#3*/( :063 #"#: 5FM In Redhill and Reigate. Regular zumba classes also running. www.zumbafit-uk.co.uk $)&&,: .0/,&: 4"-&4 Admission ÂŁ1. Baby equipment, toys and clothes.

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